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Home / Miley Cyrus / Miley Cyrus - Slide Away Lyrics
Miley Cyrus - Slide Away Lyrics
"Slide Away" is a song by American singer Known By this name Miley Cyrus her full name is Destiny Hope Cyrus.She is a singer,Songwriter and Actress She's Born Nov 23 1992 It was released as a single on August 16, 2019, by RCA Records Miley Cyrus Slide Away lyrics.It was co-written by Cyrus with Alma, Andrew Wyatt and Mike Will Made It, the latter two of whom produced the song Slide Away.Slide Away lyrics discuss the deterioration of a relationship, and are often compared to Cyrus' separation from husband Liam Hemsworth.This song Lyrics is release now and It is becoming very popular and it is being liked very much, this song Miley Cyrus Slide Away lyrics, is going to be a big hit.
Released On: August 16, 2019
Label: RCA
Songwriter: Miley Cyrus,Alma Miettinen,Andrew Wyatt,Michael Len Williams II
Producer: Andrew Wyatt,Mike Will Made It
Woo-ooh, woo-ooh, woo-ooh
Once upon a time it was paradise
Once upon a time I was paralyzed
Think I'm gonna miss these harbour lights
But it's time to let it go
Once upon a time, it was made for us
Woke up one day, it had turned to dust
Baby we were found but now we're lost
So it's time to let it go
I want my house in the hills
Don't want the whiskey and pills
I don't give up easily
But I don't think I'm down
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean
I'll go back to the city lights
Nahh nah nah you'll slide away
Nahh nah nah you’ll slide away
Once upon a time it was made for us
Woke up one day it had turned to dust
Move on, we're not seventeen
I'm not who I used to be
You say that everything's changed
You're right, we're grown now
Move on we're not seventeen
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You Can SUE Anti-Vaxxer Parents In M’sia If Their Un-Vaccinated Kids Infect Your Own
Chee Kin
Source: The Straits Times & KP Kesihatan
Polio is back in Malaysia, and that’s a problem that carries incredibly heavy consequences for the population at large. Many parents may fear for the safety of their children, and are worried about the potential of them contracting diseases that are easily avoidable as a result of this sudden trend of anti-vaccination among certain parental organisations.
Source: Malay Mail
Well, in a report by Malay Mail, you can apparently sue anti-vaxxing parents if their unvaccinated kids wind up getting your own kids sick.
As worries continue to mount over the potential spreading of diseases as a result of parents not vaccinating their kids when they should be doing (especially polio, after three decades of it being eradicated), local lawyers now have suggested that parents may sue anti-vaxxers under the tort of negligence.
“Pursuant to the general principles of the tort of negligence, an individual has a duty of care not to put others in harm’s way, or in this case put other people’s children in harm’s way,” said lawyer Sachpreetraj Singh to the English daily.
In Malaysian courts, as vaccinations are concerned, Sachpreetraj says that it is important to determine whether parents have the duty of care to ensure that their children are actually vaccinated in the first place.
Source: Straits Times
So once the court has come to the agreement that the anti-vaxxer parent does have the responsibility to vaccinate their children but have failed to do so, thus endangering other children, then a case can be made for a breach of duty of care.
Source: FMT
Once all of these elements have been properly fulfilled, a parent whose child contracted a disease from an unvaccinated child can indeed sue the anti-vaxxer parent for damages, under the tort of negligence.
Another lawyer, Ramesh Sivakumar, also added that “If a parent fails to disclose that their child is unvaccinated and at risk of contracting or transmitting a vaccine-preventable disease, and also fails to take steps to avoid putting others at risk of infection, they ought to be held to have breached a duty to those who are infected by the unvaccinated child,”
Source: Al-Jazeera
But of course, it isn’t that straightforward or easy. In order to sue the parent of an unvaccinated child for causing your own child to contract a disease, you must first be able to prove without a shred of doubt, that your child contracted the disease from the unvaccinated child.
“The causation element, for example. You must definitively prove it was a specific unvaccinated child who caused your child to get sick. If there is a possibility that many kids are unvaccinated in this case, then it becomes difficult to prove.
“This may then result in the damage that you have suffered being considered to be too remote — meaning that the damage was not a foreseeable one arising from that specific parents’ decision to not vaccinate,” said Advance Tertiary College’s academic director and senior lecturer Daniel Abishegam.
Source: KP Kesihatan
So, technically, yes you can actually sue an anti-vaxxer if their unvaccinated kids wind up infecting yours. You just need to prove that they did, in a really long-winded case of ‘who dunnit’.
But to avoid all of this legal trouble to begin with, please do keep your children properly vaccinated, for their own well-being as well as that of other children around them. Health is wealth.
Also read: Warning: First Polio Case Confirmed in Malaysia After Nearly 30 Years
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Festival - Tulum
28th December 2019 - 8th January 2020
Can you imagine being part of the beginning of something unique? music can achieve incredible things...
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XXWinterbeach Festival returns to Cenote Zamna to give farewell to the year with the best artists Worldwide. Paul Kalbrenner will present his latest and incredible album ‘Parts Of Life’, being the main claim. The Italian trio Agents Of Time, one of the key artists in Afterlife label, and the iconic Iñigo Vontier, frontman of Salón Acapulco, are also joining the line up. This party takes place on 31th of December 2019 at Zamna Tulum 10:00 pm. Say goodbye to 2019 dancing.
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Afterlife returns to Zamna for the fourth year in a row after the great success that its three previous visits had. The brand created by the duo Tale of Us is living one of the best moments of its vast trajectory as its presence in the main international festivals and clubs proves. They’re back this year on 8th of January 2020 at Zamna Tulum 10:00 pm
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LIVE returns to Zamna to celebrate its second edition! It will be on December 28 within the program of Zamna Winter Season with other showcases of the likes of Afterlife. The jungle of Tulum will receive Bob Moses, Eagles & Butterflies, among other confirmed artists. We will wait for you!
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The New Year 2020 starts in Tulum on January 2 with the b2b between Damian Lazarus and Guy Gerber that promises to be a real musical journey. In addition to the expected performance of Diplo in club format, Grammy-nominated American artist and Major Lazer frontman. The poster is closed by the Korean artist who is turning around electronic music: Shubostar. A party that will take place on January 2, 2020 from 10 pm at the Cenote Zamna.
Zamna Presents ARTBAT
ARTBAT have become one of the most important duos in the international electronic music scene. Diynamic, Afterlife and Watergate are just some of the labels that have released their productions, being already a usual presence in the top sales’ first positions. ARTBAT’s Mexican debut will take place on Wednesday, 1st of January in Mia Beach Club on daytime. Mia is one of the best Beach Clubs in Tulum’s hotel area.
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Adam Beyer, Charlotte de Witte, Dubfire, Danny Tenaglia, Ida Engberg, WhoMadeWho, Robag Wruhme or HVOB are some of the members of this amazing lineup never seen before in Mexico. Renaissance is one of the most iconic clubs in the English electronic scene. Founded in the early 1990s, it was under its protection that artists such as Sasha and John Digweed made themselves known internationally, a party that will take place on January 4, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. More headliners TBA soon.
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Rated R is a series of events in which Rebolledo (half of the Pachanga Boys duo and founder of the Hippie Dance label with Superpitcher), presents a series of guests under a very careful musical line that so characterizes the Mexican producer. This time it will feature GusGus (dj set), WhoMadeWho trio and Kawas.
We're looking forward to receive again this year to Luca & Anthony from Audiofly and their totally FLYING CIRCUS team. Mixing a lifestyle, a mindset, a dream, a moment, an encounter, a memorable dance. An experience. More info soon. Event at MIA Beach Club in Tulum’s beach from 2pm to 10pm.
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During the last years, Zamna Tulum has become one of the meeting points of a huge variety of music events among which are included some of the most prestigious electronic music parties the world. A tendency that this venue is willing to keep during the next months of December and January defining itself as the true epicenter of the growing electronic music scene of Tulum..
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Report: IoT to dominate connected device landscape by 2021
Machine-to-machine devices will hit a milestone by 2021, accounting for more than half of connected devices, according to Cisco's 2017 Visual Networking Index.
By Stephanie Condon for Between the Lines | June 8, 2017 -- 12:00 GMT (05:00 PDT) | Topic: Internet of Things
Cisco study: More than half connected devices on IoT by 2021 Machine-to-machine devices will hit a milestone by 2021, accounting for more than half of connected devices, according to Cisco's 2017 Visual Networking Index.
The so-called Internet of Things will hit a major milestone in 2021, according to a new report on global mobile and fixed IP traffic growth. By then, according to Cisco's annual Visual Networking Index, machine-to-machine (M2M) connections that support IoT applications will account for more than half of the world's 27.1 billion devices and connections.
"While there is and has been a lot of hype around the internet of things, it is definitely real," Thomas Barnett, Jr., director of thought leadership in Cisco Systems' SP marketing group, told ZDNet. "We're seeing that in our own lives every day."
M2M growth rates are in the double digits for just about every vertical, from smart home devices and smart workplace tools to connected cars and connected health tools. Meanwhile, the Cisco VNI looks only at devices that touch IP networks, excluding devices connected via bluetooth or near field communications.
By 2021, Cisco projects, the connected home vertical will account for 46 percent of total M2M connections. Connected health will show the fastest growth, with a 30 percent CAGR. Connected car and connected cities are close behind at 29 percent.
In North America, the average household will have an average of 23 devices, including 13 machine-to-machine connections. In the APAC region, the fastest M2M growth will come in the connected car segment, while in Latin America and the Middle East the fastest growth will come in the connected cities segment.
The projections "speak to the fact this is not only a developed region phenomenon, it is a global phenomenon," Cisco analyst Shruti Jain said to ZDNet.
While just about all segments are expected to grow quickly, the dominance of connected home devices makes sense, given the already-established connections built into the home, Barnett said.
"It's almost a tailor-made environment to begin to extend connectivity," he said. "When we look at connected cities, the potential there is huge, but regulatory issues need to be met," along with higher technical standards in terms of reliance.
As M2M devices -- machines that interact with each other rather than a human -- proliferate, the use of PCs is diminishing. While PCs accounted for nearly half of IP traffic in 2016, they should account for a quarter of IP traffic by 2021. M2M devices will still account for a small fraction of IP traffic but will more than double its share from 2 percent in 2016 to 5 percent in 2021. The greatest share of IP traffic in 2021 will come from smartphones, at 33 percent.
Meanwhile, the VNI finds there will be 1.3 billion internet users by 2021, totaling nearly 60 percent of the population. In North America, that figure rises to 88 percent. Global IP traffic will increase 3-fold from 2016 to 2021, from 96 exabytes a month to 278 exabytes a month. Middle East and Africa will show the highest growth rate at 42 percent, while APAC will generate 39 percent of all IP traffic by 2021.
By 2021, nearly half (48 percent) of total devices and connections will be video capable. As many as 11 percent of M2M connections are expected to have video capability. Video viewing will make up 82 percent of all IP traffic, and live video will increase 15-fold, accounting for 13 percent of all internet video traffic. VR/AR traffic will increase 20-fold but will only account for 1 percent of all entertainment traffic.
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Deutsche Bank Tells Investors Not To Worry About Its €46 Trillion In Derivatives
Having first flagged Deutsche Bank enormous derivative book for the first time back in 2013, it wasn't until last week that JPMorgan admitted just what the biggest risk facing Deutsche Bank was. In a note by JPMorgan's Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, the strategist warned that, "in our opinion it is not so much funding issues but rather derivatives exposures that more likely to trouble markets going forward if Deutsche Bank concerns continue. This is especially true if these concerns propagate into a confidence crisis inducing more rapid unwinding of derivative contracts."
For those new to the story, Deutsche has one of the world’s largest notional derivatives books — its portfolio of financial contracts based on the value of other assets. As we first noted in 2013, It peaked at over $75 trillion, about 20 times German GDP, but had shrunk to around $46 trillion by the end of last year. That’s around 12% of the total notional value of derivatives outstanding worldwide ($384 trillion), according to the Bank for International Settlements. It was €46 trillion as of Q2 measured by notional outstanding.
JPMorgan bank analysts confirmed the size of DB's book, and note that BIS data provide an alternative but indirect way to gauge the size of derivatives exposures. According to BIS data the exposure of foreign banks to German counterparties via derivatives contracts stood at $312bn as of Q1 2016.
Source: BIS
While the topic of DB's derivative book size emerges any time the bank's stock slides, it tends to be swept under the rug whenever due to fake rumors or otherwise, the stock rebounds.
And in light of yesterday's latest news, in which Germany's Bild reported that Deutsche bank CEO John Cryan "failed to reach an agreement with the US Justice Department", it is possible that on Monday the stock will have an adverse reaction, which also means that attention will once again turn to what JPM believes is the biggest concern for investors for the world's most systematically risky bank.
So what is the embattled German lender, the same one which two weeks ago at the depth of its stock plunge blamed its woes on market "speculators", to do?
As the Chief Risk Officer Stuart Lewis told Welt am Sonntag in an interview published on Sunday, it was to take a preemptive stance on market concerns about Deutsche Bank's staggering derivative position.
Speaking to the German publication, Lewis said that Deutsche Bank continues to cut back the size of its derivatives book, "which is not as risky as investors may believe." Well, not just investors: it also includes that "other" bank with some $53.3 trillion in derivatives, JPMorgan.
"The risks in our derivatives book are massively overestimated," Lewis told the paper cited by Reuters. He said 46 trillion euros in derivatives exposure at Deutsche appeared large but reflected only the notional value of the contracts, while the bank's net exposure to derivatives was far lower, at around €41 billion.
"The 46 trillion euros figure sounds gigantic, but it is completely misleading. The real risk is far lower," Lewis said, adding that the level of risk on Deutsche Bank's books was in line with that seen at other investment banking peers. While he is largely correct about gross notional netting down to a vastly smaller number in a functioning, stable derivatives market in which there is no contagion and all counterparties continue to function during a Deutsche Bank "stress event", that assumption falls out of the window the moment a counterparty fails, and becomes even worse whould any of the underlying derivative collateral be found to have been rehypothecated more than once, something not just we, but the BIS itself warned about in 2013.
But back to Deutsche Bank, whose Chief Risk Officer tried to further belay concerns of a derivative fiasco when he said that "we are trying to make our business less complex and are paring back our derivatives book. Parts of it were transferred into a non-core unit some years ago." While that is true, most of its exposure remains in the core unit (where the deposits are to be found), and what's worse, one wonders why DB hasn't had more success with derisking its gross notional derivative holdings, which still remain a substantial outlier within the European banking system.
More to the point, it is worth recalling that only two short months ago, on July 31, the same Stuart Lewis, when interviewed by Frankfurter Allgemeine said exactly the same thing, in an article titled "We are not dangerous"...
... and promising that concern for the bank in the aftermath of the IMF report labeling it the most systematically risky bank in the world, was unfounded.
When asked if Deutsche Bank is indeed the most important net contributor to systemic risks, he replied:
“No, not at all. Only one IMF report has recently muddled up the situation: We are not dangerous. We are very relevant. Deutsche Bank is interwoven with the entire financial sector. We are one of the largest universal banks in the world. But to make it clear: Our house is stable. The balance sheet is healthy.”
When further asked if he can make this claim in good conscience, he said:
“Absolutely. Look at how we have capitalized the bank since the Financial Crisis. We have taken €115 billion in risks off the balance sheet and have €220 billion of liquidity. Concern for us is unfounded.”
Two months later it turned out that concern for us was, in fact, "founded."
Amusingly, when Wolf Richter pointed out Lewis' comments, he noted that "wisely, Deutsche Bank’s elephantine exposure to derivatives didn’t even come up. It’s better to silence the topic to death than to cause a panic with it."
Now, just over two months later, the topic has come up, and this time Stuart Lewis is scrambling to preempt concerns about the dozens of trillions in derivatives, using the same exact rhetoric: please ignore the elephant in the room; Deutsche Bank is fine.
But the biggest irony from Lewis' August appeal to investors was the following: “The good news is: the taxpayer does not have to step in; according to the new regulations for banks, bondholders will get hit first.” If anything, events over the past two weeks confirmed that this will not happen.
Still, perhaps an even more important story ahead of Monday's open is not Deutsche Bank's latest attempt to ease investor concerns about its balance sheet and trillions in derivatives, but Friday's report that global banking regulators are sticking to their guns on capital standards in the face of intense European pressure to soften planned rule-changes.
As Bloomberg reported on Friday, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision will wrap up work on the post-crisis capital framework, known as Basel III, on schedule by the end of the year, William Coen, the regulator’s secretary general, said on Friday. Key elements criticized by European Union policy makers will be retained, according to the text of Coen’s remarks in Washington.
One flashpoint is a proposed new capital floor that caps the benefit banks can gain by measuring asset risk using their own models compared with a formula set by regulators. Coen said “discussions are still under way” on the floor, though Valdis Dombrovskis, the EU’s financial-services chief, called last month for it to be scrapped.
What this means is that as it wraps up Basel III, the regulator is under instructions not to increase overall capital requirements significantly in the process. That promise, first made in January, left open the possibility that individual countries or banks could face a marked increase.
“This is not an exercise in increasing regulatory capital requirements,” Coen said. “However, this does not mean that the minimum capital requirement for all banks will remain the same; variability in risk-weighted assets can only be reduced if there is some impact on the outlier banks. So some banks which are genuinely outliers may face a significant increase in requirements as a result.”
Banks such as Deutsche Bank, which while not named can be inferred: among the most vocal opponents to a boost in overall capital levels is German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble who has insisted that the Basel Committee not only keep any overall increase in capital requirements to a minimum, but also ensure the rules have no “particularly negative consequences for specific regions,” such as Europe. Or rather, Germany.
In the current round of talks, Europe and Japan are keen to retain risk-sensitivity in the capital rules, including the use of models where appropriate. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, doesn’t believe capital floors are an “essential part of the framework,” Dombrovskis said. Europe also opposes the Basel Committee’s proposal to bar some asset classes from modeling entirely, and objects to the calibration of risk-weights in the standardized approach to credit risk.
Why is Europe, and its biggest bank, "keen" on retaining the existing model-based framework which would not require substantial capital increases for risky banks, of which Deutsche Bank is at the very top? Simple: the largest German lender is already notably undercapitalized, and any further capital needs would only lead to further pressure on its stock, forcing it to seel even more equity when the inevitable capital raising moment arrives; it also means that the models used by DB's risk managers are likely to materially misrepresent the bank's true value at risk, not only when it comes to its loan book, and especially Level II and III assets, but more importantly, its derivative book, where while we appreciate Mr. Lewis' assertion that the bank's €46 trillion in gross notional derivatives collapse to just €41 billion, we would be far more interested in seeing the math and assumptions behind this calculation.
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https://www.kelowna.ca/sites/files/1/docs/community/corporate_energy_and_ghg_emissions_plan_2018.pdf
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is committed to the protection of the environment and to continually improving our environmental performance, which allows YLW to sustainably grow and serve the region.
As outlined in our Energy Policy, we’re working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 12 per cent below 2007 levels by the year 2022.
In 2018, YLW became carbon accredited through Airports Council International (ACI) and its Carbon Accreditation program. As part of the program, YLW received Level 1 Carbon Accreditation from ACI, recognizing our efforts to measure our carbon emissions to plan how to limit them. We are currently working toward achieving Level 2 Accreditation to further reduce energy consumption and our impact on the environment.
YLW environmental initiatives
YLW is always working on new plans to help reach our environmental goals. Read about the latest initiatives below:
LED light conversion
In June 2016, YLW completed the groundside incandescent light project. The project, which was a collaboration between YLW and Bouygues Energies and Services, involved changing 241 parking lot and road lights from High Pressure Sodium to LED. In 2019, more lighting conversion will take place as we replace lights in parking areas, on walkways and in the airfield.
The old incandescent fixtures drew approx. 11 amps. per unit, while the new units draw a mere 0.5 amps each, reducing YLW’s overall energy consumption by 141,000 k.W.h. per year! It will also potentially save 104 metric tonnes of CO2 annually.
The project also brings with it hefty monetary savings, helping keep YLW a low-cost airport. In total, YLW’s annual energy costs will be reduced by approximately $12,000, in addition to receiving a nearly $20,000 rebate from FortisBC over the next two years. The LED lights come with a standard 10-year warranty, which will also save YLW maintenance and replacement charges when compared to the 5-10 year lifespan of the old High Pressure Sodium lights.
The new lighting fixtures provide better lighting by providing a higher, uniform lighting output to increase safety and security of people and vehicles.
In 2019, four new electric vehicle charging stations were installed at the Cell Phone Waiting Area, located off Airport Way.
Two fast charging stations can charge a compact electric vehicle in about a half an hour, as compared to a Level-2 stations that requires about three to four hours.
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YLW has developed into one of the fastest growing airports in the Country. The airport is a key transportation hub for the general aviation industry including flight schools, private aircrafts, helicopters, as well as charter and medical flights.
Currently aircraft flying into YLW use a primary public navigation approach procedure based using radio signals. Technology and regulations are changing. In order to maintain the current accessibility into YLW, NAVCANADA is incorporating new satellite technology into our navigation system (RNAV). Following this will be the development of a public Required Navigation Performance (RNP) procedure which will be a benefit to this airport and the aircraft flying into YLW due to our mountainous terrain.
Putting new RNP procedures in place provide many benefits including safety, environmental and noise reduction. Implementing RNP in Canada is part of Canada’s Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Aviation. WestJet invested in this technology for their aircraft and they have been using RNP approaches for several years with great success. In 2013 they found their YLW RNP operations saved 310,000 L of fuel and 396,000 m3 CO2. By late fall 2015 new RNP procedures will be in place that will enable other operators to use the RNP as they upgrade their aircraft capabilities and technologies.
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The Chinese zodiac, explained
Posted on July 12, 2016 by jazzy800
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[5][Agriculture year]
Agriculture year
Agricultural astrology
Agricultural astrology is a type of electional astrology that advises the planting, cultivating and harvesting of crops based on moon phases andastrological signs. Agricultural astrology is often referred to as “planting by the signs” because of its reliance on astrological signs for planting, cultivating and harvesting.[1]
The Old Farmer’s Almanac regularly features a “planting by the signs” section.[2]
Agricultural astrology is one of the oldest forms of astrology. It was probably the first use humans made of lunar cycles Evidence of its practice dates back thousands of years to the ancient peoples of the Nile and Euphrates River valleys. Farmers of these civilizations planted by the Moon’s phase and its sign in the zodiac There is a lack of scientific evidence proving the beneficial effects of astrological gardening. A few studies have been conducted, but “none of this has been conclusively proven or disproved by modern science”.
Although agricultural astrology is primarily used as a guide for growing crops, it also has been applied to the practice of animal husbandry. For example, agricultural astrology encourages poultry farmers to set up their chicken’s eggs to hatch when it is a new moon and in a “fruitful” sign. It claims that chicks hatched during this time grow faster and produce more offspring.
Moon gardeners maintain that not only is science on their side, but also that the results are plain to see. According to the theory, plants that are sown in the few days before a full moon become stronger and more productive. The moon gardeners claim that the gravitational force of the full moon affects the level of groundwater in the soil, just as it does the level of the oceans. With more water being drawn up into the soil during a full moon, any newly-sown seeds are boosted by the increased hydration.
One of the more notable sources to rely upon this methodology is the annual Farmers’ Almanac, which bases its Gardening by the Moon Calendar on the concept of agricultural astronomy.
1 earth dragon 42 31 earth dragon 12
2 Metal gold snake 43 32 Metal gold snake 13
3 horse 44 33 horse 14
4 Water wood ram 45 34 Water wood ram 15
5 monkey 46 35 monkey 16
6 Wood water rooster 47 36 Wood water rooster 17
7 dog 48 37 dog 18
8 E fi pig 49 38 Earth fire pig 19
9 G fi rat 50 39 rat 20
10 Fire earth ox 51 40 Fire earth ox 21
11 tiger 52 41 tiger 22
12 Wood metal rabbit 53 42 Metal water rabbit 23
13 dragon 54 43 dragon 24
14 water snake 55 44 water snake 25
15 horse 56 45 horse 26
16 Gold wood ram 57 46 Wood gold ram 27
17 monkey 58 47 monkey 28
18 fire rooster 59 48 fire rooster 29
19 dog 60 49 dog 30
20 wood pig 1 50 Earth wood pig 31
21 rat 2 51 rat 32
22 Metal earth ox 3 52 Metal earth ox 33
23 tiger 4 53 tiger 34
24 water rabbit 5 54 water rabbit 35
25 gold dragon 6 55 gold dragon 36
26 Wood fire snake 7 56 Wood fire snake 37
27 horse 8 57 horse 38
28 Fire water ram 9 58 Fire water ram 39
30 rooster 11 60 rooster 41
Agriculture month
1 1 st
sun E re spring 15 F 4 fl aqu Spr wo 91
2 Rest clean rain 15 19 le pis
3 aprocot Insect 15 M 5 fs
4 Big wing vernal 16 21 ro ari
5 peach clean 15 A 5 fl
6 Bud tree grain 15 20 le tau
7 plum summer 16 M 6 fs Sum fire 94
8 Frog return full 15 21 ro gem
9 Guava
dry In air 16 J 6 fl
10 Corn plant Su sol 16 22 le can
11 Lotus
hay sligth 15 J 7 fs
12 Strong sun great 16 23 ro leo
13 Orchard weed Aut beg 16 A8 fl Aut met 91
14 Ripe bong limit 15 23 le vir
15 Asthan
Barley b Wh de 15 S 8 fs
16 harvest Aut eq 15 23 ro lib
17 Chrysan
winter Col de 15 O 8 fl
18 duck decend 15 23 le sco
blood fly Win be 15 N 7 fs Win wat 89
20 Freeze up Lit sno 15 22 ro sag
21 hicmal
Mid win Gre sno 15 D 7 fl
22 Long snow Win sol 15 22 le cap
23 Last little 15 J 6 fs
24 E re great 14 20 ro aqu
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The civil year
This civil year multi calendric attempt to understand the different culture and how they arrive on how they created their system to keep track of day for market, work important and religious event in a short space of time .it like a mina zodiac I focous on five different culture or calendar the Georgian calendar tificaly use in the western hemispare ,the Chinese ,maya , card not realy a calendric system but I find it intresting and cool.so have a look and find simerally and different and I will pult what I find below
Tenspade 1
2 Wayab 7
3 elevenspade 8
4 Pop 12
5 Twelve spade 17
6 Sulten 19
7 January 1 20
8 Thirteen spade 24
9 Joker 31
ace heart 1
11 Mulk 7
12 Two heart 8
13 Three heart 15
14 zip 21
Four heart 22
16 joker 24/25
fiveheart 1
19 ala 2
20 Izzat
Six heart 8
21 molk 9
22 zotz 13
23 Seven heart 15
24 baha 21
25 March 1`
Eight heart 22
26 Nine heart 29
27 April 1
28 set 2
29 Ten heart 5
30 jalal 9
31 Eleven heart 12
32 Twelve heart 19
34 Kul 23
35 Thirteen heart 26
36 Jamal 28
38 Laxkin 2
39 Ace club 3
40 Two club 10
41 Azamat
Three club 17
43 Four club 24
44 Fine club 31
Mol 1
46 Nor 5
47 Six club 7
48 Seven club 14
49 Chen
Eight club 21
50 June 1 22
51 Nine club 28
53 Ten club 5
54 Yak 11
55 Eleven club 12
56 Sax 13
57 Twelve club 19
58 Rahmat 20
60 Thirteen club 26
61 August kermal 1
62 Ace diamond 2
63 Two diamand 9
64 Three diamond 16
65 ken 20
67 Four diamand 23
68 Five diamand 30
70 Six diamond 6
71 izzat 8
72 Mok 9
73 Seven diamond 13
74 Eight diamond 20
75 masihyyat 21
76 September 1 23
77 Nine diamond 27
78 kayab 29
80 Ten diamond 4
81 Eleven diamond 11
82 ilm 16
83 Twelve diamond 18
84 munkun 19
85 October 1 23
Thirteen diamond 25
Ace spade 1
87 Qudrat 4
Two spade 8
88 Three spade 15
89 Four spade 21
90 Quwlal 23
92 Kayab
Five spade 28
93 December 1
94 Six spade 5
95 Mul
Seven spade 12
96 Kamku 18
97 Eight spade 19
99 Nine spade 26
100 Sheraf 31
The Thirteen-Moon/28-day calendar is the chief instrument for implementing the Law of Time in the most universal manner possible. A calendar is a programming device. The Thirteen moon/28-day calendar is a perfection of harmony. Its effect upon the human mind and social organization can only be of immeasurable benefit to the future generations.
To make the Thirteen-Moon/28-day calendar the universal world standard by 2012 requires a comprehensive and far-reaching vision. This vision is known as the World Thirteen Moon Calendar Change Peace Plan. The initial stage of implementing this Peace Plan was called the Great Calendar Change of 2004. The purpose of the Great Calendar Change of 2004 was to announce to the world that the new calendar has been established and that a new world community is now forming around it. The purpose of this new world community – the Planet Art Network – is to establish a time of peace to replace the time of war. To promote and support every detail of this vast and far-reaching plan for peace and social reorganization is at the very heart of the Foundation’s activities worldwide.
Traditionally, calendars have long served as the centerpoint of culture.
The 13-Moon Calendar has been followed for over 5000 years.
“We find evidence of its use as a prehistoric synchronic measure in the remote past
of China, Polynesia, and scattered across late Neolithic Europe and the Middle East.”
– Dr. José Argüelles, PhD
Around the globe we find breath-taking reminders of the monumental role that calendars have played throughout human history.
Why are calendars so important?
What function do they serve in our lives?
The current world calendar:
upholds a framework of standardized church, state, and global marketplace activities
defines the schedule of holidays and traditional cultural practices
coordinates the worldwide socio-economic program
In essence, a calendar produces the faculty by which we operate, and the lens through which we see…
What’s wrong with the calendar we have?
The 12-month calendar is arbitrary and irregular, lacking any correspondence to actual cycles of nature.
Put simply by physicist Mark Comings: “The 12 month calendar has a cycle that is contrary to and out of phase with the natural annual 13 fold gravitational wave created by the Moon’s orbit around the Earth.”
This lack of harmony, though generally un-examined, has a profound effect on the way we relate to the Universe we live within.
Movements of the Stars, Moons and Planets have eternally served mankind as reference points for relating to the Nature of Time.
The current world calendar divides the year as if it were a 2-D circle. 360 degrees of a flat circle are portioned into 12 subsections of 30 degrees each, giving us “30” day months. This method of calendrics dates back to ancient Babylon and provides the template for the current 12-month calendar and 12-hour clock (doubling the calculation, we get 24 hours and60 minutes). The 12-month model for measuring time fails for the 365-day year divided arbitrarily into 30-day months leaves 5 extra days!
How does it resolve this discrepancy?
Some of the months are 31 days, some 30, yet February gets 28 days, except for an extra day once every four years (but not on centuries, except those divisible by the number four).
“30 days has Septober. April, June, and no wonder. All the rest have peanut butter, except my grandmother, who has a little red tricycle.” –Mad Magazine, circa 1958
Wonder why the months named September through December, which literally mean 7-10, are actually months 9-12? What’s in a name?
The system of 12 months and a corresponding 12 hour : 60-minute clock, is known as the 12:60 timing frequency, and has yet to be proven as a viable measure of time. This flat perception of time does not correlate to any actual cycles of time! It is an artificial model of reality. It is encoding humanity with a comprehension of the natural world as disharmonious and non-coherent!
For example, today on the Gregorian Calendar is Tues, December 3rd. What day of the week will January 3rd be? What day of the week will February 3rd be?
The 13 moon calendar
is an obvious and ancient way to structure the year.
13 cycles of 28 days describe the year perfectly,
with one day of renewal before the new year.
Perfect Periodicity
For every one time we go around the Sun,
the Moon goes around Earth 13 times.
The year has already been divided by Nature-
13 ‘moon’ths of perpetual harmony.
The 12-month calendar hides the 13th moon. The number 13 is now surrounded by superstition and is considered taboo; unlucky; evil. This fear is reinforced by cultural antiquities like “Friday the thirteenth.” Often buildings have no 13th floor, or avoid constructing a # 13 apt unit. Why? In the culture we have from Europe, there was a mass murder of many Templars in France on Friday the 13th.
The ancient Maya had an entirely different relationship to the number 13, actually revering it at as the Key to Time itself. 13 is the Mayan galactic prime number; the Force of The Universal Movement of Creation.
Associated with the powers of endurance and longevity, the ancient vertebrate Turtle has13 scales on its shell. “The first calendar that North American Indians ever had was Turtle’s shell…The Earth Mother, who was represented by the most fertile creature of our planet, the Turtle, showed our Ancestors how to mark the passing of each moon cycle. Turtle’s shell bore the 13 moons of the year inside of a frame that formed the circle we call the Sacred Hoop, or Medicine Wheel – representing the relationship of all life to all life.” -Author Jamie Sams
The name of “Turtle Island” to refer to Earth can represent our planet swimming in waves of radiant solar and cosmic energies.
“Without the Thirteenth Moon; without placing the Thirteenth Moon back into our consciousness, we remain absolutely trapped in the complexification of form. With the 13th we have the transcendence and also the circulation of time.” -Valum Votan
The pattern of women’s fertility cycles averages the 28-day, 13 moon ratio! Nature’s rhythms live within us!
Why has the 13th moon been hidden from us? What is to be gained by suppressing the creational principle of Mother Nature?
As prominent theoretical physicist Gerard J. Milburn reveals, “The aim of modern science is to reach an understanding of the world, not merely for purely aesthetic reasons, but that it may be ordered to our purpose.”
Living under the guise of the 12-month calendar, we have come to view nature as irrelevant – wilderness without intelligence, sentience, or order. It is from this fundamentally flawed perception that humanity attempts to progress ‘beyond the limitations of nature.’ In fact, it is our model of nature that is flawed, not nature itself.
As a comprehensive reflection of nature, the 13-Moon Calendar is an organization of creational elements that serves as a holistic tool for ongoing participation in life’s cyclic processes. If humanity wish to produce harmony, we must use harmonic tools!
The Shēngxiào (Chinese: 生肖), also known in English as the Chinese zodiac, is a scheme, and a systematic plan of future action, that relates each year to an animal and its reputed attributes, according to a 12-year mathematical cycle. It remains popular in several East Asian countries, such as China, Vietnam, Korea and Japan.
Identifying this scheme using the term “zodiac” reflects several similarities to the Western zodiac: both have time cycles divided into 12 parts, each labels at least the majority of those parts with names of animals, and each is widely associated with a culture of attributing influence of a person’s relationship to the cycle upon their personality and/or events in their life. Nevertheless, there are major differences: the “Chinese” 12-part cycle corresponds to years rather than months. The Chinese zodiac is represented by 12 animals, whereas some of the signs in the Western zodiac are not animals, despite the implication of the Greek etymology of “zodiac”. The animals of the Chinese zodiac are not associated with constellations, let alone those spanned by the ecliptic plane.
Another folk story tells that Cat and Rat were the worst swimmers in the animal kingdom. Although they were poor swimmers, they were both quite intelligent. To get to the meeting called by theJade Emperor, they had to cross a river to reach the meeting place. The Jade Emperor had also decreed that the years on the calendar would be named for each animal in the order they arrived to the meeting. Cat and Rat decided that the best and fastest way to cross the river was to hop on the back of Ox. Ox, being naïve and good-natured, agreed to carry them both across. Midway across the river, Rat pushed Cat into the water. Then as Ox neared the other side of the river, Rat jumped ahead and reached the shore first. So he claimed first place in the competition and the zodiac.
Following closely behind was strong Ox who was named the 2nd animal in the zodiac. After Ox, came Tiger, panting, while explaining to the Jade Emperor how difficult it was to cross the river with the heavy currents pushing it downstream all the time. But with its powerful strength, Tiger made to shore and was named the 3rd animal in the cycle.
Suddenly, from a distance came a thumping sound, and the Rabbit arrived. It explained how it crossed the river: by jumping from one stone to another in a nimble fashion. Halfway through, it almost lost the race, but the Rabbit was lucky enough to grab hold of a floating log that later washed him to shore. For that, it became the 4th animal in the Zodiac cycle. In 5th place was the Flying Dragon. Of course, the Jade Emperor was deeply curious as to why a swift flying creature such as the Dragon should fail to reach first place. The mighty Dragon explained that he had to stop and make rain to help all the people and creatures of the earth, and therefore he was held back. Then, on his way to the finish, he saw a little helpless Rabbit clinging onto a log so he did a good deed and gave a puff of breath to the poor creature so that it could land on the shore. The Jade Emperor was very pleased with the actions of the Dragon, and he was added into the zodiac cycle. As soon as he had done so, a galloping sound was heard, and the Horse appeared. Hidden on the Horse’s hoof was the Snake, whose sudden appearance gave the Horse a fright, thus making it fall back and giving the Snake the 6th spot, while the Horse placed 7th.
Not long after that, a little distance away, the Goat, Monkey, and Rooster came to the shore. These three creatures helped each other to get to where they are. The Rooster spotted a raft, and took the other two animals with it. Together, the Goat and the Monkey cleared the weeds, tugged and pulled and finally got the raft to the shore. Because of their combined efforts, the Emperor was very pleased and promptly named the Goat as the 8th creature, the Monkey as the 9th, and the Rooster the 10th.
The 11th animal was the Dog. Although he was supposed to be the best swimmer, he could not resist the temptation to play a little longer in the river. Though his explanation for being late was because he needed a good bath after a long spell. For that, he almost didn’t make it to the finish line. Just as the Jade Emperor was about to call it a day, an oink and squeal was heard from a little Pig. The Pig got hungry during the race, promptly stopped for a feast and then fell asleep. After the nap, the Pig continued the race and was named the 12th animal of the zodiac cycle. The Cat drowned in 13th place and did not make it in the zodiac. It is said that that is the reason why Cats always chase Rats; to get back at them for what they have done.
Another folk story tells that on registration day, the Rat met up with the Ox. He thought to himself “Ox is the fastest, strongest animal!” So the little Rat played a trick on the Ox. He asked theOx if he would like to listen to him sing. The Rat opened his mouth but said nothing. “How was that?” he asked the Ox and of course he replied “Sorry little Rat, I didn’t hear you.” The Rat told the Ox to let him jump onto his back so that he could sing it more clearly, and the Ox agreed. Soon without knowing, the Ox was walking to the signing post, forgetting the Rat on his back. When they reached there, the Rat jumped off and claimed first place. The Ox following and the rest.
In Buddhism, legend has it that Buddha summoned all of the animals of the earth to come before him before his departure from this earth, but only 13 animals actually came to bid him farewell. To reward the animals who came to him, he named a year after each of them. The years were given to them in the order they had arrived.
The 12 animals for the Chinese zodiac must have been developed in the early stage of Chinese civilization for hundreds of years until it become the current edition; and it’s very hard to investigate the real origin. Most historians agree that Cat is not in the list since the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac were formed before Cats were introduced to China from India with Buddhism.
Another story tells that God called the animals to a banquet that night. The Rat, who loved to play tricks on his neighbour, told the cat that the banquet was on the day after tomorrow. The Cat believed his neighbour the Rat and slept whilst dreaming of the banquet. The next day, the Rat arrived first followed by the Ox, the Tiger and the rest of the animals. The order of the animals was decided by the order that they arrived. The Cat was devastated and vowed that he would always hate the Rat. This is why cats chase Rats in folklore.
Zodiac of the year
1 85 wood rat fire gate bl 5
2 86 ox bambo v ye 6
3 87 Fire tiger coal eternity re 7
4 88 Rabbit light generous wh 8
5 89 Earth dragon hill spender bl 9
6 90 snake plane love ye 10
7 91 metal Horse Weapon Delightful re 11
8 92 Ram kettle ane wh 12
9 93 Water monkey Wave single bl 13
10 94 rooster Brook bountiful ye 1
11 95 wood dog Fire affection re 2
12 96 pig bambo beginning wh 3
13 97 fire rat Coal luminous bl 4
14 98 ox Light most ye 5
15 99 earth Tiger Hill unity re 6
16 00 rabbit Plane a wh 7
17 01 Metal dragon Weapon b bl 8
18 02 Snake Kettle father ye 9
19 03 water Horse Wave d re 10
20 04 ram Brook gate wh 11
21 05 wood Monkey Fire v bl 12
22 06 rooster bambo eternity ye 13
23 07 Fire Dog Coal generous re 1
24 08 pig Light splender wh 2
25 09 earth Rat Hill love bl 3
26 10 Ox Plane delighful ye seed 4
27 11 Metal tiger Weapon ane re moon 5
28 12 Rabbit Kettle Single wh 6
29 13 water dragon wave bountiful bl 7
30 14 snake brook affection ye 8
31 15 Wood Horse fire beginning re 9
32 16 Ram bambo luminous wh 10
33 17 fire Monkey coal Most bl 11
34 18 rooster light unity ye 12
35 19 Earth Dog hill a re 13
36 20 Pig plane b wh 1
37 21 Metal rat weapon father bl 2
38 22 ox kettle d ye 3
39 23 water tiger wave Gate re 4
40 24 Rabbit brook v wh 5
41 25 wood Dragon fire eternity bl 6
42 26 Snake bambo generous ye 7
43 27 Fire Horse coal splender re 8
44 28 Ram Light love wh 9
45 29 Earth Monkey hill delighful bl 10
46 30 rooster plane ane ye 11
47 31 Metal Dog weapon single re 12
48 32 Pig Kettle bountiful wh 13
49 33 water rat Wave affection bl 1
50 34 ox Brook beginning ye 2
51 35 Wood Tiger Fire luminous re 3
51 36 Rabbit bambo Most wh 4
53 37 Fire dragon Coal unity bl 5
54 38 Snake Light a ye 6
55 39 Earth Horse Hill b re 7
56 40 Ram Plane Father wh 8
57 41 metal monkey Weapon d bl 9
58 42 rooster Kettle gate ye 10
59 43 water dog Wave v re 11
60 44 Pig Brook eternity wh 12
The zodiac traditionally begins with the sign of the Rat. The following are the twelve zodiac signs (each with its associated Earthly Branch) in order and their characteristics.[1]
Rat– 鼠 (子) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Water)
Ox– 牛 (丑) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Water)
Tiger– 虎 (寅) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Wood)
Rabbit– 兔 or 兎 (卯) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Wood)
Dragon– 龍 / 龙 (辰) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Earth)
Snake– 蛇 (巳) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Fire)
Horse– 馬 / 马 (午) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Fire)
Goat– 羊 (未) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Fire)
Monkey– 猴 (申) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Metal)
Rooster–雞 / 鸡 (酉) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Metal)
Dog–狗 / 犬 (戌) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Metal)
Pig–豬 / 猪 (亥) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Water)
In Chinese astrology the animal signs assigned by year represent what others perceive you as being or how you present yourself. It is a common misconception that the animals assigned by year are the only signs and many western descriptions of Chinese astrology draw solely on this system. In fact, there are also animal signs assigned by month (called inner animals), by day(called true animals) and hours (called secret animals).
While a person might appear to be a Dragon because they were born in the year of the Dragon, they might also be a Snake internally, an Ox truly, and a Goat secretively.
Chinese calendar
Main article: Sexagenary cycle
Within the Four Pillars, the year is the pillar representing information about the person’s family background and society or relationship with their grandparents. The person’s age can also be easily deduced from the sign of the person, the current sign of the year and the person’s perceived age (teens,mid 20’s, 40’s and so on). For example, a person who is a Tiger is either 12, 24, 36 or 48 years old in 2010, the year of the Tiger. In 2011, the year of the Rabbit, that person is one year older.
The following table shows the 60-year cycle matched up to the Western calendar for the years 1924–2043 (see Sexagenary cycle article for years 1804–2043). The sexagenary cycle begins atlichun ‘about February 4’ according to some astrological sources.
Within the Four Pillars, the month is the pillar representing information about the person’s parents or childhood. Many Chinese astrologers consider the month pillar to be the most important one in determining the circumstances of one’s adult life.
The 12 animals are also linked to traditional Chinese agricultural calendar, which runs alongside the better known lunar calendar. Instead of months, this calendar is divided into 24 two week segments known as Solar Terms. Each animal is linked to two of these solar terms for a period similar to the Western month. Unlike the 60 year lunar calendar, which can vary by as much as a month in relation to the Western calendar, the agricultural calendar varies by only one day, beginning on the Western February 3 or 4 every year. Again unlike the cycle of the lunar years, which begins with the Rat, the agricultural calendar begins with the Tiger as it is the first animal of spring.
As each sign is linked to a month of the solar year, it is thereby also linked to a season. Each of the elements is also linked to a season (see above), and the element that shares a season with a sign is known as that sign’s fixed element. In other words, that element is believed to impart some of its characteristics to the sign concerned. The fixed element of each sign applies also to the year and hour signs, and not just the monthly sign. It is important to note that the fixed element is separate from the cycle of elements which interact with the signs in the 60 year cycle.
A different animal rules each day. Within the Four Pillars, the day is the pillar representing information about the person him/herself—his/her adult and married life.
The Chinese zodiac is also used to label times of day, with each sign corresponding to a “large-hour” or shichen (時辰), which is a two-hour period (24 divided by 12 animals). It is therefore important to know the exact time of birth to determine it. The secret animal is thought to be a person’s truest representation, since this animal is determined by the smallest denominator: a person’s birth hour. As this sign is based on the position of the sun in the sky and not the time of your local clock, it is important to compensate for daylight saving time. However, some online systems already compensate for daylight saving time, and astrologers may compensate your time for you oblivious to the fact that you’ve compensated it yourself, leading to an inaccurate reading.
Within the Four Pillars, the hour is the pillar representing information about one’s children and contributions to the world or later life. Ancient myth (source – Chinese book found in 1786, Hoh Kan Chi, 丑辰未亥巳) indicates that female names beginning with I and belong to Dog will be rewarded with super things.
23:00 – 00:59: 子Rat
01:00 – 02:59: 丑Ox
03:00 – 04:59: 寅Tiger
05:00 – 06:59: 卯Rabbit
07:00 – 08:59: 辰Dragon
09:00 – 10:59: 巳Snake
11:00 – 12:59: 午Horse
13:00 – 14:59: 未Goat
15:00 – 16:59: 申Monkey
17:00 – 18:59: 酉Rooster
19:00 – 20:59: 戌Dog
21:00 – 22:59: 亥Pig
The times above are based on Beijing CST.
The Chinese zodiac is derived according to the ancient Five Elements Theory. Every Chinese Sign is composed of five elements. The relations between those elements are interpolation, interaction, over action, and counter-action, which are believed to be the common law of the motions and changes of the creatures in the universe. Different people born under each animal sign have different personalities. It is possible to check details and compatibilities to gain guidance in life, for love or for marriage.
Chinese Zodiac Compatibility Grid
Sign Best Match Match No Match
Rat Ox, Dragon, Monkey Dog, Rat, Snake, Pig, Tiger, Goat Horse, Rabbit, Rooster
Ox Rooster, Pig, Snake, Rat Ox, Tiger, Monkey, Dragon, Rabbit Goat, Horse, Dog
Tiger Dog, Rabbit, Horse Rooster, Goat, Ox, Pig, Tiger, Rat, Dragon, Snake Monkey
Rabbit Pig, Tiger, Goat, Dog Snake, Monkey, Ox, Dragon, Horse, Rabbit Rat, Rooster
Dragon Rooster, Monkey, Rat, Snake Pig, Tiger, Ox, Rabbit, Goat, Horse, Dragon Dog
Snake Monkey, Rooster, Dragon, Ox Horse, Rabbit, Tiger, Goat, Snake, Dog, Rat Pig
Horse Dog, Goat, Tiger Dragon, Snake, Monkey, Rooster, Pig, Rabbit, Horse Rat, Ox
Goat Pig, Rabbit, Horse Monkey, Goat, Dragon, Snake, Rooster, Tiger, Dog, Rat Ox
Monkey Rat, Dragon, Snake Goat, Horse, Ox, Pig, Rooster, Monkey, Rabbit, Dog Tiger
Rooster Ox, Pig, Dragon, Snake Tiger, Rooster, Dog, Goat, Monkey, Horse Rabbit, Rat
Dog Tiger, Rabbit, Horse, Pig Rat, Snake, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Goat Dragon, Ox
Pig Rabbit, Goat, Rooster, Ox, Dog Pig, Monkey, Dragon, Rat, Tiger, Horse Snake
Four Pillars
Main article: Four Pillars of Destiny
The Four Pillars method can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220), and is still much used in Feng Shui astrology and general analysis today. The Four Pillars or Columns chart is called such as the Chinese writing causes it to fall into columns. Each pillar or column contains a stem and a branch—and each column relates to the year, month, day and hour of birth. The first column refers to the year animal and element, the second to the month animal and element, the third to the day animal and element, and the last to the hour animal and element. Within the ‘Four Pillars’, the Year column is the information about your ancestor or early age. The Month column is the information about your parents or growing age. The Day column is the information about you (upper character) and your spouse (lower character) or adult age. The Hour column is the information about kids or late age.[4]
Four Animal Trines
See: Astrological aspect#Trine
First Trine
The first trine consists of the Rat, Dragon and Monkey. These three signs are intense and powerful individuals, capable of great good or great evil. They make great leaders, but the three may have different approaches. Frustrated when hampered, these signs are ruled by highly potent energy and unpredictability. At their worst, Rats are ruthlessly power-hungry, vindictive, andMachiavellian; Dragons are malignant narcissists and violent; and Monkeys are destructive manipulators and hedonists. They are intelligent, magnanimous, charismatic, charming, authoritative, confident, eloquent, and artistic. They can be prone to profound and/or pathological narcissism, and a deep sense of entitlement; they are also manipulative, intensely jealous, exploitative, shameless, selfish, aggressive, envious, domineering, cunning, quarrelsome, defensive, vindictive, deceptive, angry, rageful, and ruthless, and tend toward splitting (or black and white thinking),distortion (including exaggeration, minimization and lies), and projection (i.e. blameful).
Second Trine
The second trine consists of the Ox, Snake and Rooster. These three souls conquer life through endurance, application, and slow accumulation of energy. Although each sign is fixed and rigid in opinions and views, they are geniuses in the art of meticulous planning. They are hardworking, discreet, modest, industrious, charitable, loyal, punctual, philosophical, patient, and good-hearted individuals with high moral standards. They can also be self-righteous, vain, critical, judgmental, myopic, narrow minded, and petty. They are also natural leaders, but are better natured than the first trine.
Third Trine
The third trine consists of the Tiger, Horse and Dog. These three signs seek a true lover, and are like-minded in their pursuit of humanitarian causes. Idealistic and impulsive, the Tiger, Horseand Dog follow the beat of their own drum. Defiant against injustice, these three signs wilt without large amounts of physical affection and loyal support for causes. They are productive, enthusiastic, independent, engaging, dynamic and honorable. They can also be rash, rebellious, quarrelsome, hot-headed, reckless, anxious, moody, disagreeable, and stubborn. Although these three signs are loyal, they can be very protective when lied to.
Fourth Trine
The fourth trine consists of the Rabbit, Goat and Pig. The quest for these three signs is the aesthetic, beauty, and a more philosophical, and intellectual approach in life. Their calm nature gives them great leadership abilities. They are artistic, refined, intuitive, intelligent and well-mannered. These souls love the preliminaries in love, and are fine artists in their lovemaking. The Rabbit,Goat and Pig have been bestowed with calmer natures than the other 9 signs. These three are compassionately aware, yet detached and resigned to their condition. They seek beauty and a sensitive love. They are caring, unique, self-sacrificing, obliging, sensible, creative, empathetic, tactful, and prudent. They can also be naive, pedantic, insecure, cunning, indecisive, and pessimistic.
Zodiac origin stories
There are many stories and fables to explain the beginning of the zodiac. Since the Han Dynasty, the 12 Earthly Branches have been used to record the time of day. However, for the sake of entertainment and convenience, they have been replaced by the 12 animals. The 24 hours are divided into 12 periods, and a mnemonic refers to the behaviour of the animals:
A Branch may refer to a double-hour period. In the latter case it is the center of the period; for instance, 马 (the Horse) means noon or a period from 11am to 1pm.
Rat(Zishi): 23:00 to 00:59. This is the time when Rats are most active in seeking food. Rats also have a different number of digits on front and hind legs, thus earning Rats the symbol of “turn over” or “new start”.
Ox(Choushi): 01:00 to 02:59. This is the time when Oxen begin to chew the cud slowly and comfortably.
Tiger(Yinshi): 03:00 to 04:59. This is the time when Tigers hunt their prey more and show their ferocity.
Rabbit(Maoshi): 05:00 to 06:59. This is the time when the Jade Rabbit is busy pounding herbal medicine on the Moon according to the tale.
Dragon(Chenshi): 07:00 to 08:59. This is the time when Dragons are hovering in the sky to give rain.
Snake(Sishi): 09:00 to 10:59. This is the time when Snakes are leaving their caves.
Horse(Wushi): 11:00 to 12:59. This is the time when the sun is high overhead and while other animals are lying down for a rest, Horses are still standing.
Goat(Weishi): 13:00 to 14:59. This is the time when Goats eat grass and urinate frequently.
Monkey(Shenshi): 15:00 to 16:59. This is the time when Monkeys are lively.
Rooster(Youshi): 17:00 to 18:59. This is the time when Roosters begin to get back to their coops.
Dog(Xushi): 19:00 to 20:59. This is the time when Dogs carry out their duty of guarding the houses.
Pig(Haishi): 21:00 to 22:59. This is the time when Pigs are sleeping sweetly.
Chinese zodiac in other countries
The Chinese zodiac signs are also used by cultures other than Chinese. For one example, they usually appear on Korean New Year and Japanese New Year‘s cards and stamps. The United States Postal Service and those of several other countries issue a “Year of the ____” postage stamp each year to honor this Chinese heritage.
The Chinese lunar coins, depicting the zodiac animals, inspired the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf coins, as well as varieties from Australia, Korea, and Mongolia. The Chinese zodiac is an internationally popular theme, available from many of the world’s government and private mints.
The Chinese zodiac is also used in some other Asian countries that have been under the cultural influence of China. However, some of the animals in the zodiac may differ by country.
The Korean zodiac is identical to the Chinese one. The Vietnamese zodiac is almost identical to Chinese zodiac except the second animal is the Water Buffalo instead of the Ox, and the fourth animal is the Cat instead of the Rabbit. The Japanese zodiac includes the boar instead of the Pig,[citation needed] and the Japanese have since 1873 celebrated the beginning of the new year on the 1st of January as per the Gregorian Calendar. The Thai zodiac includes a naga in place of the Dragon] and begins, not at Chinese New Year, but either on the first day of fifth month in Thai lunar calendar, or during the Songkran festival (now celebrated every 13–15 April), depending on the purpose of the use.
Bulgars, Huns and Turkic people
The European Huns used the Chinese zodiac complete with “Dragon” “Pig“. This common Chinese-Turkic Zodiac was in use in Balkan Bulgaria well into the Bulgars‘ adoption of Slavic languageand Orthodox Christianity. Following is the Hunnish or Turkic Bulgarian Pagan zodiac calendar, distinctive from the Greek zodiac but much in conformity with the Chinese one:
Torè calendar
Names of years
Kuzgé – [Year of] Saravana –Rat
Shiger (Syger) –Ox
Kuman (Imén)
Ügur –Tiger, Myachè Ügur – Tiger
Taushan –Rabbit
Samar –Dragon Birgün (Bergen, Birig, Baradj) – Dragon
Dilan –Snake
Tykha –Horse
Téké –Goat
Bichin, Michin –Monkey
Tavuk –Rooster(also written tağuk—ğ is pronounced as v in Turk. verbs döğmek and öğmek)
It –Dog
Shushma –Pig(many[who?] mistake it as boar though)(Turk., Russ. “Kaban”—Translator’s[who?] Note, also cognate of Turkish şişman, “fat”)
In Kazakhstan, an animal cycle similar to the Chinese is used, but the Dragon is substituted by a snail (Kazakh: улу), and Tiger appears as a leopard (Kazakh: барыс).
In Mongolia 12 year beasts are called “Арван хоёр жил” meaning “12 years”
Hulgana – Хулгана –Rat
Ukher – Үхэр –Ox
Bar – Бар –Tiger
Tuulai – Туулай –Rabbit
Luu – Луу –Dragon
Mogoi – Могой –Snake
Mori – Морь –Horse
Honi – Хонь –Goat
Bichin, Michin, Mechin – Бич/Мич, Бичин, Мичин, Мэчин –Monkey
Tahiya – Тахиа –Rooster
Nohoi – Нохой –Dog
Gahai – Гахай –Pig
Astrology comprises several systems of divination based on the premise that there is a relationship between astronomical phenomena and events in the human world. In the West, astrology most often consists of a system of horoscopes that claim to explain aspects of a person’spersonality and predict future events in their life based on the positions of the sun, moon, and other planetary objects at the time of their birth. Many cultures have attached importance to astronomical events, and the Indians, Chinese, and Mayans developed elaborate systems for predicting terrestrial events from celestial observations.
Among Indo-European peoples, astrology has been dated to the 3rd millennium BCE, with roots in calendrical systems used to predict seasonal shifts and to interpret celestial cycles as signs of divine communications.A form of astrology was practised in the first dynasty ofMesopotamia (1950–1651 BCE). Chinese astrology was elaborated in the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BCE). Hellenistic astrology after 332 BCE mixed Babylonian astrology with Egyptian Decanic astrology in Alexandria, creating Horoscopic astrology. Alexander the Great‘s conquest ofAsia allowed astrology to spread to Ancient Greece and Rome. In Rome, astrology was associated with ‘Chaldean wisdom’. After the collapse of Alexandria in the 7th century, astrology was taken up by Islamic scholars, and Hellenistic texts were translated into Arabic and Persian. In the 12th century, Arabic texts were imported to Europe and translated into Latin, helping to initiate the European Renaissance, when major astronomers including Tycho Brahe, Johannes Kepler and Galileo practised as court astrologers. Astrological references appear in literature in the works of poets such as Dante Alighieri and Geoffrey Chaucer, and of playwrights such as Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare.
Through most of its history, astrology was considered a scholarly tradition. It was accepted in political and academic contexts, and was connected with other studies, such as astronomy, alchemy, meteorology, and medicine.[3] At the end of the 17th century, new scientific concepts in astronomy and physics (such as heliocentrism and Newtonian mechanics) called astrology into question. Astrology thus lost its academic and theoretical standing, and common belief in astrology has largely declined.[4]
Astrology has been rejected by the scientific community as having no explanatory power for describing the universe (see pseudoscience).Scientific testing of astrology found no evidence to support any of the premises or purported effects outlined in astrological traditions. Where astrology has made falsifiable predictions, it has been proven wrong.[5]:424 There is no proposed mechanism of action by which the positions and motions of stars and planets could affect people and events on Earth that does not contradict well understood, basic aspects of biology and physics.[6]:249[7]
The word astrology comes from the early Latin word astrologia,[8] deriving from the Greek noun ἀστρολογία, ‘account of the stars’. Astrologia later passed into meaning ‘star-divination’ with astronomia used for the scientific term.[9]
Advocates have defined astrology as a symbolic language, an art form, a science, and a method of divination.[10][11]
Although most cultural systems of astrology share common roots in ancient philosophies that influenced each other, many have unique methodologies which differ from those developed in the West. These include Hindu astrology (also known as “Indian astrology” and in modern times referred to as “Vedic astrology”) and Chinese astrology, both of which have influenced the world’s cultural history.
Western astrology is a form of divination based on the construction of a horoscope for an exact moment, such as a person’s birth.It uses the tropical zodiac, which is aligned to the equinoctial points.
Western astrology is founded on the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies such as the Sun, Moon, planets, which are analyzed by their movement through signs of the zodiac (twelve spatial divisions of the ecliptic) and by their aspects (based on geometric angles) relative to one another. They are also considered by their placement in houses (twelve spatial divisions of the sky). Astrology’s modern representation in western popular media is usually reduced to sun sign astrology, which considers only the zodiac sign of the Sun at an individual’s date of birth, and represents only 1/12 of the total chart.
The horoscope visually expresses the set of relationships for the time and place of the chosen event. These relationships are between the seven ‘planets’, signifying tendencies such as war and love; the twelve signs of the zodiac; and the twelve houses. Each planet is in a particular sign and a particular house at the chosen time, when observed from the chosen place, creating two kinds of relationship. A third kind is the aspect of each planet to every other planet, where for example two planets 120° apart (in ‘trine’) are in a harmonious relationship, but two planets 90° apart (‘square’) are in a conflicted relationship. Together these relationships and their interpretations supposedly form “the language of the heavens speaking to learned men”.
Along with tarot divination, astrology is one of the core studies of Western esotericism, and as such has influenced systems of magical belief not only among Western esotericists andHermeticists, but also belief systems such as Wicca that have borrowed from or been influenced by the Western esoteric tradition. Tanya Luhrmann has said that “all magicians know something about astrology,” and refers to a table of correspondences in Starhawk‘s The Spiral Dance, organized by planet, as an example of the astrological lore studied by magicians.
Indian and South Asia
Hindu astrology originated with western astrology in ancient times. In the earliest Indian astronomy texts, the year was believed to be 360 days long, similar to that of Babylonian astrology, but the rest of the early astrological system bears little resemblance.Later, the Indian techniques were augmented with some of the Babylonian techniques.
Chinese and East-Asian
Chinese astrology has a close relation with Chinese philosophy (theory of the three harmonies: heaven, earth and man) and uses concepts such as yin and yang, the Five phases, the 10 Celestial stems, the 12 Earthly Branches, and shichen (時辰 a form of timekeeping used for religious purposes). The early use of Chinese astrology was mainly confined to political astrology, the observation of unusual phenomena, identification of portents and the selection of auspicious days for events and decisions.
The constellations of the Zodiac of western Asia and Europe were not used; instead the sky is divided into Three Enclosures (三垣 sān yuán), and Twenty-eight Mansions (二十八宿 èrshíbā xiù) in twelve Ci (十二次).[24] The Chinese zodiac of twelve animal signs is said to represent twelve different types of personality. It is based on cycles of years, lunar months, and two-hour periods of the day (the shichen). The zodiac traditionally begins with the sign of the Rat, and the cycle proceeds through 11 other animals signs: the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.Complex systems of predicting fate and destiny based on one’s birthday, birth season, and birth hours, such as ziping and Zi Wei Dou Shu (simplified Chinese: 紫微斗数; traditional Chinese: 紫微斗數; pinyin: zǐwēidǒushù) are still used regularly in modern day Chinese astrology. They do not rely on direct observations of the stars.
The Korean zodiac is identical to the Chinese one. The Vietnamese zodiac is almost identical to Chinese zodiac except the second animal is the Water Buffalo instead of the Ox, and the fourth animal is the Cat instead of the Rabbit. The Japanese have since 1873 celebrated the beginning of the new year on the 1st of January as per the Gregorian Calendar. The Thai zodiacbegins, not at Chinese New Year, but either on the first day of fifth month in the Thai lunar calendar, or during the Songkran festival (now celebrated every 13–15 April), depending on the purpose of the use.
Astrology, in its broadest sense, is the search for meaning in the sky. Early evidence for Humans making conscious attempts to measure, record, and predict seasonal changes by reference to astronomical cycles, appears as markings on bones and cave walls, which show that lunar cycles were being noted as early as 25,000 years ago. This was a first step towards recording the Moon’s influence upon tides and rivers, and towards organizing a communal calendar. Agricultural needs were addressed with increasing knowledge of constellations which appear in the different seasons, allowing the rising of particular star-groups to herald annual floods or seasonal activities. By the 3rd millennium BCE, civilizations had sophisticated awareness of celestial cycles, and may have oriented temples in alignment with heliacal risings of the stars.
There is scattered evidence to suggest that the oldest known astrological references are copies of texts made in the ancient world. Two, from the Venus tablet of Ammisaduqa (compiled inBabylon around 1700 BCE) are reported to have been made during the reign of king Sargon of Akkad (2334–2279 BCE).Another, showing an early use of electional astrology, is ascribed to the reign of the Sumerian ruler Gudea of Lagash (c. 2144 – 2124 BCE). This describes how the gods revealed to him in a dream the constellations that would be most favorable for the planned construction of a temple.[33] However, there is controversy about whether they were genuinely recorded at the time or merely ascribed to ancient rulers by posterity. The oldest undisputed evidence of the use of astrology as an integrated system of knowledge is therefore attributed to the records of the first dynasty of Mesopotamia (1950–1651 BCE). This astrology had a small number of parallels with Hellenistic Greek (western) astrology, including the zodiac, a norming point near 9 degrees in Aries, the trine aspect, planetary exaltations, and the dodekatemoria (the twelve divisions of 30 degrees each). However, the Babylonians viewed celestial events as possible signs rather than as causes of physical events.
The system of Chinese astrology was elaborated during the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BCE) and flourished during the Han Dynasty (2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE), during which all the familiar elements of traditional Chinese culture – the Yin-Yang philosophy, theory of the five elements, Heaven and Earth, Confucian morality – were brought together to formalise the philosophical principles of Chinese medicine and divination, astrology and alchemy.
Ancient objections
Cicero stated the twins objection (that with close birth times, personal outcomes can be very different), later developed by Saint Augustine. He argued that since the other planets are much further from the earth than the moon, they could have only very tiny influence compared to the moon’s.He also argued that if astrology explains everything about a person’s fate, then it wrongly ignores the visible effect of inherited ability and parenting, changes in health worked by medicine, or the effects of the weather on people.
Plotinus argued that since the fixed stars are much further away than the planets, it is laughable to imagine the planets’ effect on mankind should depend on their position with respect to the zodiac. He also argues that the interpretion of the moon’s conjunction with a planet as good when the moon is full, but bad when the moon is waning, is clearly wrong, as from the moon’s point of view, half of her surface is always in sunlight; and from the planet’s point of view, waning should be better, as then the planet sees some light from the moon, but when the moon is full to us, it is dark, and therefore bad, on the side facing the planet.
Favorinus argued that it was absurd to imagine that stars and planets would affect human bodies in the same way as they affect the tides, and equally absurd that small motions in the heavens cause large changes in people’s fates. Sextus Empiricus argued that it was absurd to link human attributes with myths about the signs of the zodiac. Carneades argued that belief in fate denies free will and morality; that people born at different times can all die in the same accident or battle; and that contrary to uniform influences from the stars, tribes and cultures are all different.
Hellenistic Egypt
In 525 BC Egypt was conquered by the Persians. The 1st century BC Egyptian Dendera Zodiac shares two signs – the Balance and the Scorpion – with Mesopotamian astrology.
With the occupation by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, Egypt became Hellenistic. The city of Alexandria was founded by Alexander after the conquest, becoming the place where Babylonian astrology was mixed with Egyptian Decanic astrology to create Horoscopic astrology. This contained the Babylonian zodiac with its system of planetary exaltations, the triplicities of the signs and the importance of eclipses. It used the Egyptian concept of dividing the zodiac into thirty-six decans of ten degrees each, with an emphasis on the rising decan, and the Greek system of planetary Gods, sign rulership and four elements.[43]2nd century BC texts predict positions of planets in zodiac signs at the time of the rising of certain decans, particularly Sothis.[44] The astrologer and astronomer Ptolemy lived in Alexandria. Ptolemy’s work the Tetrabiblos formed the basis of Western astrology, and “enjoyed almost the authority of a Bible among the astrological writers of a thousand years or more”.
Greece and Rome
The conquest of Asia by Alexander the Great exposed the Greeks to ideas from Syria, Babylon, Persia and central Asia.Around 280 BC, Berossus, a priest of Bel from Babylon, moved to the Greek island of Kos, teaching astrology and Babylonian culture. By the 1st century BC there were two varieties of astrology, one using horoscopes to describe the past, present and future; the other, theurgic, emphasising the soul’s ascent to the stars. Greek influence played a crucial role in the transmission of astrological theory to Rome.
The first definite reference to astrology in Rome comes from the orator Cato, who in 160 BC warned farm overseers against consulting with Chaldeans,who were described as Babylonian ‘star-gazers’.Among both Greeks and Romans, Babylonia (also known as Chaldea) became so identified with astrology that ‘Chaldean wisdom’ became synonymous with divination using planets and stars.The 2nd-century Roman poet and satirist Juvenal complains about the pervasive influence of Chaldeans, saying “Still more trusted are the Chaldaeans; every word uttered by the astrologer they will believe has come from Hammon’s fountain”.
One of the first astrologers to bring Hermetic astrology to Rome was Thrasyllus, astrologer to the emperor Tiberius,[49] the first emperor to have had a court astrologer,[54] though his predecessorAugustus had used astrology to help legitimise his Imperial rights.[55]
Mediaeval world
Astrology was taken up by Islamic scholars following the collapse of Alexandria to the Arabs in the 7th century, and the founding of the Abbasid empire in the 8th. The second Abbasid caliph, Al Mansur (754–775) founded the city of Baghdad to act as a centre of learning, and included in its design a library-translation centre known as Bayt al-Hikma ‘Storehouse of Wisdom’, which continued to receive development from his heirs and was to provide a major impetus for Arabic-Persian translations of Hellenistic astrological texts. The early translators included Mashallah, who helped to elect the time for the foundation of Baghdad, and Sahl ibn Bishr, (a.k.a. Zael), whose texts were directly influential upon later European astrologers such as Guido Bonatti in the 13th century, and William Lilly in the 17th century.Knowledge of Arabic texts started to become imported into Europe during the Latin translations of the 12th century, the effect of which was to help initiate the European Renaissance.
The first astrological book published in Europe was the Liber Planetis et Mundi Climatibus (“Book of the Planets and Regions of the World”) which appeared between 1010 and 1027 AD, and may have been authored by Gerbert of Aurillac.Ptolemy‘s second century AD Tetrabiblos was translated into Latin by Plato of Tivoli in 1138. TheDominican theologian Thomas Aquinas attempted to reconcile astrology with Christianity by proposing, followingAristotle, that the stars ruled the imperfect ‘sublunary’ body, while God ruled the soul.The thirteenth century mathematician Campanus of Novara is said to have devised a system of astrological houses which divides the prime vertical into ‘houses’ of equal 30° arcs, though the system was used earlier in the East. The thirteenth century astronomer Guido Bonatti wrote a textbook, the Liber Astronomicus, a copy of which was owned at the end of the fifteenth century by king Henry VII of England.
In Paradiso, the final part of the Divine Comedy, the Italian poet Dante Alighieri referred “in countless details”to the astrological planets, though he adapted traditional astrology to suit his Christian viewpoint, for example using astrological thinking in his prophecies of the reform of Christendom.
Mediaeval object
In the seventh century, Isidore of Seville argued in his Etymologiae that astronomy described the movements of the heavens, while astrology had two parts: one was scientific, describing the movements of the sun, the moon and the stars, while the other, making predictions, was theologically erroneous. In contrast, John Gower in the fourteenth century defined astrology as essentially limited to the making of predictions. The influence of the stars was in turn divided into natural astrology, with for example effects on tides and the growth of plants, and judicial astrology, with supposedly predictable effects on people.The fourteenth century skeptic Nicole Oresme however included astronomy as a part of astrology in his Livre de divinacions.Oresme argued that current approaches to prediction of events such as plagues, wars, and weather were inappropriate, but that such prediction was a valid field of inquiry. However, he attacked the use of astrology to choose the timing of actions (so-called interrogation and election) as wholly false, and rejected the determination of human action by the stars on grounds of free will. The friar Laurens Pignon (c. 1368–1449) similarly rejected all forms of divination and determinism, including by the stars, in his 1491 Contre les DevineursThis was in opposition to the tradition carried by the Arab astronomer Albumasar(787-886) whose Introductorium in Astronomiam and De Magnis Coniunctionibus argued the view that both individual actions and larger scale history are determined by the stars.
Renaissance and Early Modern
Renaissance scholars often practised astrology to pay for their research into other subjects. Gerolamo Cardanocast the horoscope of king Edward VI of England, while John Dee was the personal astrologer to queen Elizabeth I of England. Catherine de Medicipaid Michael Nostradamus in 1566 to verify the prediction of the death of her husband, king Henry II of France made by her astrologer Lucus Gauricus. Major astronomers who practised as court astrologers included Tycho Brahe in the royal court of Denmark, Johannes Kepler to theHapsburgs and Galileo Galilei to the Medicis. The astronomer and spiritual astrologer Giordano Bruno was burnt at the stake for heresy in Rome in 1600.
Ephemerides with complex astrological calculations, and almanacs interpreting celestial events for use in medicine and for choosing times to plant crops, were popular in Elizabethan England. In 1597, he English mathematician and physician Thomas Hood made a set of paper instruments using revolving overlays which enabled students to work out relationships between the fixed stars or constellations, the midheaven, and the twelve astrological houses.Hood’s instruments also illustrated for pedagogical purposes the supposed relationships between the signs of the zodiac, the planets, and the parts of the human body which were believed to be governed by the planets and signs. While Hood’s presentation was innovative, his astrological information was largely standard and was taken from Gerard Mercator‘s astrological disc made in 1551, or a source used by Mercator.
By the 17th century, in England, astrology had reached its zenith. Astrologers were theorists, researchers, and social engineers, as well as providing individual advice to everyone from monarchs downwards. Among other things, astrologers could advise on the best time to take a journey or harvest a crop, diagnose and prescribe for physical or mental illnesses, and predict natural disasters. This underpinned a system in which everything – people, the world, the universe – was understood to be interconnected, and astrology co-existed happily with religion, magic and science.
The Enlightenment and Onwards
During The Enlightenment period, intellectual sympathy for astrology fell away, leaving only a popular following supported by cheap almanacs. One English almanac compiler, Richard Saunders, followed the spirit of the age by printing a derisive Discourse on the Invalidity of Astrology, while in France Pierre Bayle‘s Dictionnaire of 1697 stated without evidence that the subject was puerile The Anglo-Irish satirist Jonathan Swift ridiculed the Whig political astrologer John Partridge
Astrology saw a popular revival starting in the 19th century as part of a general revival of spiritualism and later New Age philosophy and through the influence of mass media such as newspaper horoscopes[83]:259-263. Early in the 20th century psychologist Carl Jung developed some concepts concerning astrology,[84] which led to the development of psychological astrology.
Astrology has been rejected by the scientific community as having no explanatory power for describing the universe. Scientific testing of astrology has been conducted, and no evidence has been found to support any of the premises or purported effects outlined in astrological traditions.[5]:424 There is no proposed mechanism of action by which the positions and motions of stars and planets could affect people and events on Earth that does not contradict well understood, basic aspects of biology and physics.[7][87] :249
The majority of professional astrologers rely on performing astrology-based personality tests and making relevant predictions about the remunerator’s future. Those who continue to have faith in astrology have been characterized as doing so “in spite of the fact that there is no verified scientific basis for their beliefs, and indeed that there is strong evidence to the contrary”.
It has also been shown that confirmation bias is a psychological factor that contributes to belief in astrology. Confirmation bias is a form of cognitive bias. From the literature, Astrology believers often tend to selectively remember those predictions which have turned out to be true, and do not remember those predictions which happen to be false. Another, separate, form of confirmation bias also plays a role, where believers often fail to distinguish between messages that demonstrate special ability and those which do not. Thus there are two distinct forms of confirmation bias that are under study with respect to astrological belief.
Astrology has not demonstrated its effectiveness in controlled studies and has no scientific validity,and as such, is regarded as pseudoscience. Where astrology has made falsifiable predictions, it has been falsified.
Shawn Carlson’s double-blind chart matching test, in which 28 astrologers agreed to match over 100 natal charts to psychological profiles generated by theCalifornia Psychological Inventory (CPI) test, is one of the most renowned tests of astrologyThe experimental protocol used in Carlson’s study was agreed to by a group of physicists and astrologers prior to the experiment. Astrologers, nominated by the National Council for Geocosmic Research, acted as the astrological advisors, and helped to ensure, and agreed, that the test was fair. They also chose 26 of the 28 astrologers for the tests, the other 2 being interested astrologers who volunteered afterwards. The astrologers came from Europe and the United States. The astrologers helped to draw up the central proposition of natal astrology to be tested.[98]:419 Published in Nature in 1985, the study found that predictions based on natal astrology were no better than chance, and that the testing “clearly refutes the astrological hypothesis”.
In 1955, astrologer[99] and psychologist Michel Gauquelin stated that although he had failed to find evidence to support such indicators as the zodiacal signs and planetary aspects in astrology, he had found positive correlations between the diurnal positions of some of the planets and success in some professions which astrology traditionally associates with those planets The best-known of Gauquelin’s findings is based on the positions of Mars in the natal charts of successful athletes and became known as the “Mars effect“.A study conducted by seven French scientists attempted to replicate the claim, but found no statistical evidence.They attributed the effect to selective bias on Gauquelin’s part, accusing him of attempting to persuade them to add or delete names from their study.
Geoffrey Dean has suggested that the effect may be caused by self-reporting of birth dates by parents rather than any issue with the study by Gauquelin. The suggestion is that a small subset of the parents may have had changed birth times to be consistent with better astrological charts for a related profession. The sample group was taken from a time where belief in astrology was more common. Gauquelin had failed to find the Mars effect in more recent populations, where a nurse or doctor recorded the birth information. The number of births under astrologically undesirable conditions was also lower, indicating more evidence that parents choose dates and times to suit their beliefs.
Dean, a scientist and former astrologer, and psychologist Ivan Kelly,[103] conducted a large scale scientific test, involving more than one hundred cognitive, behavioural, physical and other variables, but found no support for astrology.[104] Furthermore, a meta-analysis was conducted pooling 40 studies consisting of 700 astrologers and over 1,000 birth charts. Ten of the tests, which had a total of 300 participating, involved the astrologers picking the correct chart interpretation out of a number of others which were not the astrologically correct chart interpretation (usually 3 to 5 others). When the date and other obvious clues were removed no significant results were found to suggest there was any preferred chart.
Demarcation
Under the criterion of falsifiability, first proposed by philosopher of science Karl Popper, astrology is a pseudoscience. Popper regarded astrology as “pseudo-empirical” in that “it appeals to observation and experiment”, but “nevertheless does not come up to scientific standards”. In contrast to scientific disciplines, astrology has not responded to falsification through experiment. In contrast to Popper, the philosopher Thomas Kuhn argued that it was not lack of falsifiability that makes astrology unscientific, but rather that the process and concepts of astrology are non-empirical.
To Kuhn, although astrologers had, historically, made predictions that “categorically failed”, this in itself does not make it unscientific, nor do the attempts by astrologers to explain away the failure by claiming it was due to the creation of a horoscope being very difficult. Rather, in Kuhn’s eyes, astrology is not science because it was always more akin to medieval medicine; they followed a sequence of rules and guidelines for a seemingly necessary field with known shortcomings, but they did no research because the fields are not amenable to research,and so “they had no puzzles to solve and therefore no science to practise”While an astronomer could correct for failure, an astrologer could not. An astrologer could only explain away failure but could not revise the astrological hypothesis in a meaningful way. As such, to Kuhn, even if the stars could influence the path of humans through life astrology is not scientific.
Philosopher Paul Thagard believed that Astrology can not be regarded as falsified in this sense until it has been replaced with a successor. In the case of predicting behaviour, psychology is the alternative.To Thagard a further criteria of demarcation of science from pseudoscience was that the state of the art must progress and that the community of researchers should be attempting to compare the current theory to alternatives, and not be “selective in considering confirmations and disconfirmations”. Progress is defined here as explaining new phenomena and solving existing problems, yet astrology has failed to progress having only changed little in nearly 2000 years. To Thagard, astrologers are acting as though engaged in Normal science believing that the foundations of astrology were well established despite the “many unsolved problems”, and in the face of better alternative theories (Psychology). For these reasons Thagard viewed astrology as pseudoscience.
For the philosopher Edward W. James, astrology is irrational not because of the numerous problems with mechanisms and falsification due to experiments, but because an analysis of the astrological literature shows that it is infused with fallacious logic and poor reasoning.
What if throughout astrological writings we meet little appreciation of coherence, blatant insensitivity to evidence, no sense of a hierachy of reasons, slight command over the contextual force of critieria, stubborn unwillingless to pursue an argument where it leads, stark naivete concerning the effiacacy of explanation and so on? In that case, I think, we are perfectly justified in rejecting astrology as irrational. … Astrology simply fails to meet the multifarious demands of legitimate reasoning.”
Lack of mechanisms and consistency
Testing the validity of astrology can be difficult because there is no consensus amongst astrologers as to what astrology is or what it can predict.[88]:83 Most professional astrologers are paid to predict the future or describe a person’s personality and life, but most horoscopes only make vague untestable statements that can apply to almost anyone.[88][92]:83
Many astrologers claim that astrology is scientific. Some of these astrologers have proposed conventional causal agents such as electromagnetism and gravity.Scientists reject these mechanisms as implausible since, for example, the magnetic field, when measured from earth, of a large but distant planet such as Jupiter is far smaller than that produced by ordinary household appliances.
Astrologers have only a small knowledge of astronomy and they often do not take into account basic features such as the precession of the equinoxes which would change the position of the sun with time; they commented on the example of Elizabeth Teissier who claimed that “the sun ends up in the same place in the sky on the same date each year” as the basis for claims that two people with the same birthday but a number of years apart should be under the same planetary influence. Charpak and Broch noted that “there is a difference of about twenty-two thousand miles between Earth’s location on any specific date in two successive years” and that thus they should not be under the same influence according to astrology. Over a 40 years period there would be a difference greater than 780,000 miles.[116]:6–7
Theological viewpoints
Augustine(354-430) believed that the determinism of astrology conflicted with the Christian doctrines of man’s free will and responsibility, and God not being the cause of evilbut he also grounded his opposition philosophically, citing the failure of astrology to explain twins who behave differently although conceived at the same moment and born at approximately the same time.
Some of the practices of astrology were contested on theological grounds by medieval Muslim astronomers such as Al-Farabi (Alpharabius), Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen) and Avicenna. They said that the methods of astrologers conflicted with orthodox religious views of Islamic scholars through the suggestion that the Will of God can be known and predicted in advance.
For example, Avicenna’s ‘Refutation against astrology’ Risāla fī ibṭāl aḥkām al-nojūm, argues against the practice of astrology while supporting the principle of planets acting as the agents of divine causation which express God’s absolute power over creation. Avicenna considered that the movement of the planets influenced life on earth in a deterministic way, but argued against the capability of determining the exact influence of the stars.[120] In essence, Avicenna did not refute the essential dogma of astrology, but denied our ability to understand it to the extent that precise and fatalistic predictions could be made from it.
Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya (1292–1350), in his Miftah Dar al-SaCadah, also used physical arguments in astronomy to question the practice of judicial astrology.[122] He recognized that the starsare much larger than the planets, and argued:
And if you astrologers answer that it is precisely because of this distance and smallness that their influences are negligible, then why is it that you claim a great influence for the smallest heavenly body, Mercury? Why is it that you have given an influence to al-Ra’s and al-Dhanab, which are two imaginary points [ascending and descending nodes]?
Divination, including predictive astrology, is stated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church to be incompatible with modern Catholic beliefs such as free will:
All forms of divination are to be rejected: recourse to Satan or demons, conjuring up the dead or other practices falsely supposed to “unveil” the future. Consulting horoscopes, astrology, palm reading, interpretation of omens and lots, the phenomena of clairvoyance, and recourse to mediums all conceal a desire for power over time, history, and, in the last analysis, other human beings, as well as a wish to conciliate hidden powers. They contradict the honor, respect, and loving fear that we owe to God alone.
Western politics and society
In the West, political leaders have sometimes consulted astrologers. Louis de Wohl worked as an astrologer for the British intelligence agency MI5, after it was claimed that Hitler used astrology to time his actions. The War Office was “interested to know what Hitler’s own astrologers would be telling him from week to week”.In fact de Wohl’s predictions were so inaccurate that he was soon labelled a “complete charlatan” and it was later shown that Hitler considered astrology to be “complete nonsense”.[127] After John Hinckley‘s attempted assassination of U.S. President Ronald Reagan, first lady Nancy Reagan commissioned astrologer Joan Quigley to act as the secret White House astrologer. However, Quigley’s role ended in 1988 when it became public through the memoirs of former chief of staff,Donald Regan.
There was a boom in interest in astrology in the late 1960s. The sociologist Marcello Truzzi described three levels of involvement of “Astrology-believers” to account for its revived popularity in the face of scientific discrediting. He found that most astrology-believers did not claim it was a scientific explanation with predictive power. Instead, those superficially involved, knowing “next to nothing” about astrology’s ‘mechanics’, read newspaper astrology columns, and could benefit from “tension-management of anxieties” and “a cognitive belief-system that transcends science”.
Those at the second level usually had their horoscopes cast and sought advice and predictions. They were much younger than those at the first level, and could benefit from knowledge of the language of astrology and the resulting ability to belong to a coherent and exclusive group. Those at the third level were highly involved and usually cast horoscopes for themselves. Astrology provided this small minority of astrology-believers with a “meaningful view of their universe and [gave] them an understanding of their place in it.”[b] This third group took astrology seriously, possibly as a “sacred canopy”, whereas the other two groups took it playfully and irreverently
In 1953, sociologist Theodor W. Adorno conducted a study of the astrology column of a Los Angeles newspaper as part of a project examining mass culture in capitalist society. Adorno believed that popular astrology, as a device, invariably led to statements which encouraged conformity, and that astrologers who went against conformity with statement discouraging performance at work etc. would risk losing their jobs. Adorno concluded that astrology was a large-scale manifestation of systematic irrationalism, where individuals were subtly being led to believe that the author of the column was addressing them directly through the use of flattery and vague generalisations. Adorno drew a parallel with the phrase opium of the people, by Karl Marx, by commenting “occultism is the metaphysic of the dopes”.
In India, there is a long-established and widespread belief in astrology. It is commonly used for daily life, particularly in matters concerning marriage and career, and makes extensive use of electional, horary and karmic astrology.Indian politics has also been influenced by astrology. It remains considered a branch of the Vedanga In 2001, Indian scientists and politicians debated and critiqued a proposal to use state money to fund research into astrology, resulting in permission for Indian universities to offer courses in Vedic astrology. In February 2011, the Bombay High Court reaffirmed astrology’s standing in India when it dismissed a case which had challenged its status as a science.
In Japan, a strong belief in astrology has led to dramatic changes in the fertility rate and the number of abortions in the years of “Fire Horse”. Women born in hinoeuma years are believed to be unmarriageable and to bring bad luck to their father or husband. In 1966, the number of babies born in Japan dropped by over 25% as parents tried to avoid the stigma of having a daughter born in the hinoeuma year.
Title page of John Lyly‘s astrological play, The Woman in the Moon, 1597
The fourteenth-century English poets John Gower and Geoffrey Chaucer both referred to astrology in their works, including Gower’s Confessio Amantis and Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales.Chaucer commented explicitly on astrology in his Treatise on the Astrolabe, demonstrating personal knowledge of one area, judicial astrology, with an account of how to find the ascendant or rising sign.
In the fifteenth century, references to astrology, such as with similes, became “a matter of course” in English literature.
John Lyly‘s 1597 play, The Woman in the Moon, is wholly motivated by astrology. Christopher Marlowe makes astrological references in his plays Doctor Faustus and Tamburlaine (both c. 1590). Sir Philip Sidney refers to astrology at least four times in his romance The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia (c. 1580). Edmund Spenser uses astrology both decoratively and causally in his poetry, revealing “unmistakably an abiding interest in the art, an interest shared by a large number of his contemporaries.”[144] George Chapman‘s play Byron’s Conspiracy (1608) similarly uses astrology as a causal mechanism in the dramaThe physician and mystic Robert Fludd practised astrology, as did the quack doctor Simon Forman. In Elizabethan England, “the usual feeling about astrology … [was] that it is the most useful of the sciences”. William Shakespeare‘s attitude towards astrology is unclear, with contradictory references in plays including King Lear, Antony and Cleopatra, and Richard II. Shakespeare was familiar with astrology and made use of his knowledge of astrology “in nearly every play he wrote”,assuming a basic familiarity with the subject in his commercial audience.
The most famous piece of music to be influenced by astrology is the orchestral suite The Planets. Written by the British composer Gustav Holst (1874–1934), and first performed in 1918, the framework of The Planets is based upon the astrological symbolism of the planets. Each of the seven movements of the suite is based upon a different planet, though the movements are not in the order of the planets from the Sun. The composer Colin Matthews wrote an eighth movement entitled “Pluto, the Renewer”, first performed in 2000.
In 1937, another British composer, Constant Lambert, wrote a ballet on astrological themes, called Horoscope.In 1974, the New Zealand composer Edwin Carr wrote The Twelve Signs: An Astrological Entertainment for orchestra without strings.
The zodiac month
1 cap ox 8
2 mon 12
3 cap 13
5 aqu cat 21
Fe 1
6 tig 6
7 fal 7
8 aqu 13
10 add 18
11 pis 20
12 rab jag 7
15 fox 18
16 ari 21
17 fox A 4
18 dra 5
21 cow 15
22 tau 20
23 sna M 2
24 sna 5
25 Sea 13
26 tau tau 14
27 gem 21
28 squ 30
29 hor Ju 5
30 wre 10
33 can 21
34 tur 27
Ju 1
35 ram 7
36 hor 8
37 cam 15
39 leo 23
40 bat 27
41 fish 5
42 mon 8
44 leo sco 14
45 vir sco 23
46 swa Se 2
47 roo 8
48 vir 14
50 sta 20
51 lib 24
53 dog 8
55 owl 18
56 sco 24
57 wol 31
58 pig 8
61 sag 23
62 fal 25
63 sag D 2
64 rat 7
65 liz 12
67 oph 18
68 cap 22
Zodiac simply
Jan 8 ox 1
12 Monkey dog 2
16 Capricorn dog
21 cat 5
Feb 5 tiger 6
13 falcon 7
16 Aquarius ridding 9
20 adder 11
Mar7 rabbit 12
15 Pisces ice 13
21 jaguar 16
Apr 4 fox 17
10 Ram courage 20
20 Dragon 21
May2 cow 23
5 snake 24
14 Taurus gift 26
21 Sea horse 27
30 Squirrel 28
June 5 Wren yew 29
17 Gemini yew
20 horse 32
26 turtle
July7 ram 35
21 Horse shoe crab 37
Aug 5 fish 40
8 monkey 41
14 Leo cattle 43
23 scorpion 44
Sep 2 swarm 45
8 rooster 46
16 Virgin defense 48
30 butterfly 51
Oct8 dog 52
18 Water owl 54
31 Balance wolf 56
Nov8 scorpion 57
15 Devil turkey 59
23 pig 60
Dec2 falcon 62
7 rat 63
12 Lizard need
14 Sagittarius 64
22 Capricorn 66
24 stage
1a Ox mx
1b mH
2 Monkey mH
3a Earth monkey mH
b Earth dog
4 capricorn
5a Earth cat co
b cr
c Cc
6 Earth tiger cc
7a Earth falcon cc
b RS
c RC
8 Air tiger RC
9 Ribbing Aquarius
10 Ribbing the air snake
11a Water snake oF
b OD
c OM
d IM
12a Water rabbit im
b io
13 Fish io
14a Wolf io
b Fish i
15 Water ice
16a Water fox bt
b Bh
c bn
17 Fox bL
18A Water dragon tL
b TB
19 Fire dragon
20 Ram bt
21 Courage of fire
22a Cow pH
b PM
c PS
23 Fire snake ps
24a xy
b xp
25 Steam sea horse xp
26a Bull xp
c Earth gift
27a Twin snake cc
28a earth squirrel
b co
29 Earth horse sn
30 a Earth wren
b Air wren sc
31a Twin air
32 Air yew
33a Twin horse shoe o
b Air mi
34a Air turtle
b mf
c mD
35a Air ram md
b Air horse
c mm
36a Wood peaker
b Twin crab m
37 Crab m
38 Water lion nb
39a Water bat
b nt
c nT
40a Lion fish nT
b Salmon LH
41 Water monkey LH
42A Lion bat LH
B Ln
43a Lion LN
b Lion L
44a Virgin scorpion sR
b sx
45 Virgin lion so
46a Fire rooster sm
b ys
47 Earth rooster
48a Virgin earth ys
b Virgin earth defense
49 Swam of the earth
50a Balance swarm oc
b os
51a Stage of the earth os
b oc
52 Virgin dog os
53 Butterfly in balance oR
54a Owl in balance ro
b Water balance
55a Virgin scorpion fm
b Virgin scorpion fm
56 a Nocturnal fm
b fo
58 df
59a Water pig df
b d
60 Water turkey
61a Mother Tn
b Mother owl tL
62 Water falcon tb
63a Water rat tb
b Water need
c Water lizard need
64 Sagittarius
65 Hail Sagittarius
66a Shepard os
b Grand Shepard os
c oy
d op
e mx
1 Self unconseious 20
2 self 22
3 Self possessions 24
4 possessions 27
5 Comun posessi 32
6 comunication 33
7 Home comunicati 37
8 home 38
9 Home pleasure 43
10 pleasure 44
11 Heath pleasure 48
12 heath 50
13 Health partnershi 53
14 Sex health parner 55
15 Sex partnership 56
16 Sex philosophy 62
17 philosophy 64
18 Philosophy soc st 66
19 Social status 4
20 Friend social statu 5
21 friend 9
22 Unconsci friend 11
23 Unconscious 14
The sing
The gender
1 fem 17 33 49
2 18 mas 34 50
3 19 35 fem 51
4 20 36 52 mas
6 mas 22 38 54
7 23 fem 39 55
9 25 41 mas 57
10 26 42 58 fem
12 fem 28 44 60
13 29 mas 45 61
14 30 46 fem 62
16 32 48 64 mas
1 Fire earth 17 Water fire 33 Wind water 49
2 18 34 50 E wi wa
3 Earth fire 19 Fire earth 35 Water wind 51
4 20 36 52 E wia
5 Earth wind 21 37 Wa m 53 Wi e wa
6 22 Fire earth 38 Water fi mi 54
7 earth 23 39 55 Wia e
8 wind 24 Earth fire 40 Water fi mi 56 Wa wi
9 Wind fire 25 41 57
10 26 earth 42 W fm
Fi mi 58 Wa wi
11 Wind water 27 Earth water 43 59
12 28 44 Fire eami 60 water
13 Water life 29 Earth wiwo 45 6 123 Wa fi
14 30 46 few 64 Fire water
15 31 Eawo 47 efw 65
16 32 wiwo 48 Ea wa 66 few
The skill
1 power 17 33 49
3 Pow fi 19 Po m 35 51
4 20 36 Ro fi 52
5 21 37 53 Ro m
8 Po mo 24 40 56
10 26 Po fi 42 Ro m 58 Ro fi
13 Po fi 29 Ro fi 45 61
14 30 46 62 Ro m
15 31 Ro m 47 Ro fi 63 Po m
The Meaning of the Zodiac
1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
And the firmament shows His handiwork.
2 Day unto day utters speech,
And night unto night reveals knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language
Where their voice is not heard.
4 Their line has gone out through the earth,
And their words to the end of the world.
After theFlood, the sons of Noah and their wives had
Over time, these children started to spread
out across the lands. When the first group of children
walked into Eqypt, they saw the Great Pyramid with the
Sphinx in front of it.
The story of Christ has always been
“written in the stars” in the sky above us.
The 12 “zodiac” signs that have shined in the night
sky tells us of Christ’s coming, His life on earth,
and triumph when He returns again.
THE SPHINX INSTRUCTED PEOPLE WHERE IN THE ZODIAC
TO BEGIN AND END WITHIN THE 12 SIGNS
TO LEARN THE STORY OF CHRIST!
START WITH VIRGO (the woman)
END WITH LEO (the lion)
LET’S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK. .
THE MODERN ZODIAC BEGINS WITH:
Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio,Sagittarius, Capricorn
he position of the celestial bodies, as seen from the Earth and the place of birth, is established in connection with a system of coordinates based on the horizon and the zenith. For each astrological chart, the time and place of birth are processed in order to get markers that are specific to the individual. This is how it becomes possible to materialize the positions of the planets, the Sun, and the Moon in the window of heaven known as the Zodiac. The celestial belt where the Sun relentlessly follows his course, when seen from the Earth, is divided into twelve equal parts called zodiacal signs.
It all works out as if all the human features were represented within the whole twelve signs. Each sign reflects an independent and strong typology, complementary to the other signs, expressing by itself its nature and its personality with its characteristics, its tendencies and its motivations.
We are offering a summary of each sign with its keywords and its typology. The meaning of the Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable qualities, as well as the meaning of the planets and the houses, are explained in the next chapters.
Or the daily newspaper places them by dates:
Capricorn, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius
PLACE THEM IN ORDER AS THE SPHINX TELL US TO:
Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, cancer, Leo
SO WE WILL NOW SIMPLY PLACE BIBLICAL VERSE AND FACT TO THE
Astrology has been around for as long as humankind has observed the activities of the skies. To liken the movement of the planets and stars to our own human lives is a brilliant concept. Indeed, scientists confirm that the heavens are a macrocosm to our own physical being (which would be the microcosm). In short, the universe mirrors our human-ness and vice versa. From this perspective, knowing more about astrology seems to be a very savvy practice on our part. Learning the basics gives us an inside track on our lives as well as the lives of others. There is no magic involved. Astrology is quite simple and straightforward; that’s partly the reason why it’sremained a steadfast tool to humankind to this day. The term astrology means “knowledge of the stars.” A skilled astrologer views the stars and planets as life forces that are experienced within each of us. The sun is the king of the stars; the center of the stage and likewise, astrology dictates there is a center within each human that represents the sun. That shining part of your being that is your core, your essence. This core is identified as your sun sign and is determined by what time the sun rose upon the moment of your birth. Here, and throughout astrology we see the macrocosm mirroring the microcosm. The term horoscope is a combination of “hour” and “instrument for viewing.” It is termed thusly because through the skies we are able to gain insight (view) into our lives by determining the activities of the heavens at the hour of our birth. The term zodiac is Greek for “animal.” The ancient Greeks improved upon the art of astrology by dividing the heavens into 12 groups known as constellations. Each of these groups is named after a personification (zodiac) that correlates with the nature of each constellation. If we return to our understanding of the universe as a larger world (macrocosm) identically reflecting humankind as a smaller world (microcosm) and vice versa, we begin to realize that knowing about astrology is more than just memorizing the zodiac sign dates, or zodiac houses. Further pressing this point, we can recall the words of Hermes Trismegistus: “That which is below is like that which is above and that which is above is like that which is below to do the miracles of one only thing.” Put in this light, we owe it to ourselves to learn more about astrology because it opens up vast new perspectives for us. It also gives us an incredibly efficient and colorful strategy for living life with profound awareness. In this spirit of exploration and awareness, I’ve provided a few informative pages about astrology. I hope you enjoy them and gain as uch insight from these pages as I did creating them. Simply click on any of the links below for more information about astrology in its various forms: Below is a list of planets shown in their symbolic and esoteric perspectives. In this light, we look at the personality of each planet to gain a deeper understanding of the influence they have in our lives. You will note that the moon and the sun are not planets, but luminaries. However, ancient astrologers, sages, alchemists and esoteric practitioners recognized the sway these celestial bodies have over humankind. Therefore, these influential orbs are considered planets for symbolic interpretational purposes. This list of planets is made available for the esoteric practitioner who is looking for deeper connections between the mundane and the cosmic. The planets are a broad spectrum (big picture or macrocosm) of the smaller human theater (microcosm). By learning the characteristics and associations of planets we are more prepared to wisely evaluate the human condition. This list of planets is incredibly brief. Within the table you will find links that will help you further clarify the nuances of each planet. I’ve included links to corresponding zodiac signs, numbers and Tarot cards as a way to more cleanly capture the personality of each planet. After you’ve had a taste of the planets, launch your own personal research on the esoteric meanings of planets – you will find there to be a feast of mystic wonder revolving around these celestial beauties.
These first four signs prefigure the person, work and triumph
of the Redeemer who came to us in flesh on earth.
VIRGO: (the Virgin)
Virgo is pictured as a woman with a branch in her right hand and some ears of corn in her left hand. Virgo in Hebrew is “Bethulah” which means, “a virgin”. In Greek, Virgo is “Parthenos”, which means “the maid of virgin pureness”.
=Jesus, also called Immanuel, was born to a virgin.
There is no other place in the history of mankind where this “supernatural” birth has happened.
“I serve”
2nd Earth sign – 2nd Mutable sign – Feminine
In analogy with Mercury, her ruler, and the 6th house
Virgo governs the intestine.
Her colour is green or yellow,
her stone is the agate,
her day is Wednesday,
her professions are accountant, secretary, writer, computer scientist, nurse, doctor…
If your sign is Virgo or your Ascendant is Virgo:
23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son,and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated,”God with us.”
Your psychological nature is nervous and secondary. Before you take action, you cautiously ponder over things and you review all possible alternatives and reactions. You strive systematically to find the best possible response to any given problem. Above all, you are a perfectionist and you have no rest until you optimize a situation, in each and every area, be it professional, pragmatic, aesthetic or in pleasure. You do not accept spontaneity and, to fully enjoy life and go further, you consider that demanding the best is the least you can do, even though it is detrimental to the rough forces associated with your instinct. Intellectual elements intervene before both the physical ones and your feelings: it is one of the essential clues to understanding your personality.
You are brainy, perspicacious, attentive to detail and numbers, analytical, serious, competent, scrupulous, sensible, modest, logical, tidy, well-organized, clean, hard-working, provident, honest, faithful, reserved, shy, helpful, a perfectionist, but also narrow-minded, calculating, irritating, petty, anxious, cold, repressed or caustic.
Virgo Countries: Brazil, Greece, Turkey, West Indies, United-States (the same as Gemini), Yugoslavia, Crete, Lower Silesia, State of Virginia.Switzerland, Assyria, Mesopotamia from the Tigris to the Euphrates, Croatia, Silesia, Babylonia, the Morea, Thessaly, Kurdestan, parts of Greece, about Lavadia,
TOWN AND Cities: Boston, Athens, Lyon, Corinthia, Heidelberg, spa towns in general.-Jerusalem, Corinth, Paris (29°), Lyons, Toulouse,Cheltenham, Reading, Heidelberg, Norwich, Los Angelos, Maidstone,Strasburg, Brindisi, Bury, Todmorden.
Animals: dogs, cats and all pets.
Food: root vegetables: carrots, celeriac, kohlrabies, potatoes etc… Also dried fruits such as chestnuts. Herbs and aromatics: the same as Gemini whose ruler is Mercury too, lilies of the valley, lavenders, myrtles, ferns, Venus-hair-ferns, bittersweets, clovers. Flowers and plants: small bright-coloured flowers, especially blue and yellow, such as dandelions, buttercups, yellow dead-nettles, buglosses, forget-me-nots ; cardamoms, oak leaves, acorns.
Trees: all nut trees, e.g. the hazelnut tree…
Stones, Metals and Salts: sards (red agate), mercury, nickel, potassium sulphate and iron phosphate.
LIBRA: (the Scales)
Libra is pictured as the depiction of a set of scales. In Hebrew,Libra is called, “Monzanaim”, meaning, “the Scales, weighing”.
Its present name in Latin means, “weighing”. In Greek mythology,Libra represented the balances of Astraea, the Goddess of Justice,which weighs the lives of mortal men.
None of us is perfect, and we have no way of “tipping the scales” in our favour.
Someone who is perfect must “tip the scales” for us.
The only way is to pay with their life (the largest price any could pay) for our imperfection.
So who is that someone else who would do such a thing?
2nd Air sign – 3rd Cardinal sign (autumn equinox) – Masculine
In analogy with Venus, his ruler, and the 7th House
Libra governs the kidneys and the bladder.
His colour is blue or red (not too bright),
his stone is the opal,
his day is Friday,
his professions are in the beauty, luxury or fashion industry, musician, artistic creator, lawyer, mediator…
If your sign is Libra or your Ascendant is Libra:
John 5: 22-24
22 “For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgement to the Son,
23 “that all should honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.
28 “just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but toserve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.
Your psychological nature is sanguine and communicative or nervous and introverted, depending on who, either Venus or Saturn, is the strongest. Libra is ruled by both Venus, the principle of harmony, extraversion, attractiveness, outgoing and airy in this sign, and by Saturn, the principle of rigour, introversion, restraint, concentration and meditation. Unless Saturn is very strong in the chart, Libra is delicate, charming, sociable, perpetually compromising. For this reason, you may sometimes come across as hesitant and weak because you dare not to insist or to give your opinion. You prefer to act as a unifier, an element of understanding and equity, even though it is detrimental to your own assertiveness. You loathe violence, you spare no efforts for the sake of pacification and you adjust to the situation with flexibility and charm.
You are sentimental, charming, polite, refined, loyal, a pacifist, fair, distinguished, light-hearted, romantic, learned, ethereal, nice, well-groomed, a perfectionist, calm, sweet, tolerant, sociable, elegant, considerate, seductive, aesthetic, indulgent, but also hesitant, weak, indecisive, selfish, fragile, fearful, indolent, cool or even insensitive.
Libra: Countries: Japan, Canada, Indo-China, the South Pacific Islands, Burma, Argentina, Upper Egypt, Tibet.
Austria, Indo-China, China,Borders of Caspian,Savoy, N. China, Livonia
TOWN AND Cities: Lisbon, Vienna, Frankfurt, Leeds, Nottingham, Johannesburg,Fribourg.Antwerp (21°), Charleston,Gaeta, Placenza, Spires,Johannesburg (27°), Copenhagen (1°), Middleton, Leeds, Nottingham.
Animals: lizards and small reptiles.
Food: berries, apples, pears, grapes, artichokes, asparagus, beans, spices, corn and other cereals.
Herbs and aromatics: mint, Cayenne pepper. Flowers and plants: hydrangea, big roses, blue flowers and those associated with Taurus also ruled by Venus, namely, poppies, digitales, violets, primroses, aquilegia, and daisies. Trees: ash trees, poplars, apple trees, pear trees, fig-trees, cypresses. Stones, Metals and Salts: sapphires, jade, copper, potassium and sodium phosphate.
SCORPIO (the Scorpion)
Scorpio is the figure of a huge scorpion, with its tail liftedin anger. It appears to be trying to strike the man (Ophiuchus)who is struggling with a serpent. In Hebrew, Scorpio is called,”Akrab”, which means both “the scorpion” and “wounding, or conflict”.
In mythology, Scorpius was the scorpion whose sting killed Orion, “the Hunter”.
In the sky Orion still flees from the scorpion, for Orion see below the horizon as Scorpius rises.
Satan “the deceiver” is the scorpion who stung us by tempting Adam to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
All of mankind from Adam to now, to the future, must die because of Satan’s success in deceivng Adam in The Garden.
This is also the struggle of
mankind vs. Satan
2nd Water sign – 3rd Fixed sign – Feminine
In analogy with Pluto, her ruler with Mars, and the 8th House
Scorpio governs the sexual organs and the anus.
Her colour is black or dark red,
her stone is the malachite,
her day is Tuesday,
her professions are gynaecologist, psychiatrist, detective, police, the military, stockbroker, asset manager…
If your sign is Scorpio or your Ascendant is Scorpio:
Genesis 3: 2-5
2 And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden;
3 “but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden,God has said, ‘You shall not eat of it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die.'”
4 Then the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die.
5 “For God knows that in the say you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”
Genesis 3: 17-19
17 Then to Adam He said, “Because you have heeded the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree of which I commanded you, saying, ‘You shall not eat of it’:
“Curse is the ground for you sake;
In toil you shall eat of it
All the days of your life.
18 Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you,And you shall eat the herb of the field.
19 In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread
Till you return to the ground,
For out of it you were taken;
For dust you are,
And to dust you shall return.”
Your psychological nature is bilious with aggressive impulses that spur the transformation of your being and of any situation you are involved in. You are constantly struggling to assert yourself. You cannot refrain from testing others with cutting remarks, not because you want to hurt them, but because you want to know them better through their reaction; life and the feeling of aliveness are experienced through rebellion and tension. Your aggressive attitude may equate with sly inquisition as often, you remain silent, introverted and secretive, mulling over turbulent thoughts in the depths of your mind, leaving others puzzled by your quite strange behaviour.
You are secretive, powerful, domineering, resistant, intuitive, asserted, charismatic, magnetic, strong-willed, perspicacious, passionate, creative, independent, vigorous, generous, loyal, hard-working, persevering, untameable, possessive, cunning, ambitious, sexual, proud, intense, competitive but also aggressive, destructive, stubborn, anxious, tyrannical, perverse, sadistic, violent, self-centred, complex, jealous.
Scorpio: Countries: Morocco, Norway, Algeria, Korea, Uruguay, Barbary, Bavaria, Cappadocia, Judea, Jutland, Norway, N. Syria, Transvaal, Catalonia, Queensland.
TOWN AND Cities: Washington, New Orleans, Valencia, Liverpool, Milwaukee, Fes, Halifax, Hull, Cincinnati.
Fez, Valentia, Frankfort on Oder, Dover,Messina (18°), Worthing (7°), E. Grinstead,Baltimore, Cincinnati, Hull, Milwaukee (7°), St. John’s, Newfoundland (2°), Halifax, Stockport, Newcastle, Glossop.
Animals: insects and other invertebrates.
Food: the same strong tasting food as for Aries: red meat, garlic, onions, leeks, spices. Herbs and aromatics: aloes, witch hazels, nepeta, mustard, capers, peppers. Flowers and plants: geraniums, rhododendrons, thistles, mint, honeysuckles.
Trees: blackthorns, bushes.
Stones, Metals and Salts: opals, steel and iron, calcium and sodium sulphate.
SAGITTARIUS (the Archer)
A constellation depicting a centaur (half man, half beast) with a raised bow and arrow. Sagittarius is shooting at the heart of Scorpius the Scorpion, which bit Orion the Hunter,causing his death.
Jesus Christ died on the cross with the world (and Satan) owing Him His life. His death by crucification is the “arrow”that pierces Satan’s heart and releases Satan’s grip on us.
3rd Fire sign – 3rd Mutable sign – Masculine
In analogy with Jupiter, his ruler, and the 9th House
Sagittarius governs the thighs and the liver.
His colour is indigo, orange or red,
his stone is the carbuncle,
his day is Thursday,
his professions are explorer, commercial traveller, pilot, philosopher, writer, clergyman…
If your sign is Sagittarius or your Ascendant is Sagittarius:
Matthew 4: 8-10
8 Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.
9 And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.”
10 Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him onlyyou shall serve.”
Matthew 27: 50-54
50 And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded upHis spirit,
51 Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split,
52 and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raise;
53 and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many.
54 So when the centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying, “Truly this was the Son of God!”
6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die.
8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.
10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life .
Your psychological nature is extroverted and independent, oriented towards expansion and sociability. You have the soul of a leader, energetic and active. Your charisma and your drive are fully integrated in the collective life. Indeed, as an action-oriented fire sign, you challenge yourself and succeed in accomplishing the task straight away. Sagittarius is hard to follow because his spirit and his independent mind constantly lead him to go further and higher.
You are charismatic, fiery, energetic, likeable, benevolent, tidy, jovial, optimistic, extraverted, amusing, straightforward, demonstrative, charming, independent, adventurous, straightforward, bold, exuberant, freedom-loving.
Sagittarius: Countries: Spain, Australia, Hungary, South Africa, Arabia, Yugoslavia.Felix, Cape Finisterre, Dalmatia,Istria, Moravia, Sclavonia, Spain, Tuscany, Provence in France, Madagascar.
TOWN AND Cities: Stuttgart, Toledo, Budapest, Cologne, Avignon, Sheffield, Naples, Toronto
Buda,Narbonne, Rottenburg, Nottingham, Sheffield, Stuttgart, Sunderland, Taranto,W. Bromwich, Bradford.
Animals: fallow deers, hinds, and all games.
Food: grapefruits, raisins, onions, leeks, bulb vegetables. Herbs and aromatics: aniseeds, sage, bilberries, cinnamon, borage, mosses, sage, blueberry, patience, balsam.
Flowers and plants: dandelions, carnations, thistles. Trees: mulberry trees, chestnut trees, ash trees, lemon trees, oaks.
Stones, Metals and Salts: topaz, tin, silica, potassium chloride.
The next four signs depicts the Redeemer’s future work and
This foretells the formation and work of Christians.
CAPRICORN (the Horned Goat)
The picture of Capricorn is shown as a fallen or dying goat withthe tail of a fish. Hence, Capricorn is half-goat, half-fish.
One leg of the goat is under the body and the other leg is powerless to lift the body up. The tail of the fish seems to behealthy and full of life.
Capricornus is also called the Sea-goat or the Horned-goat.
Capricornus in Latin means, “goat” and “atonement”.
The definition of the word scapegoat is: a goat upon whose headis symbolically placed the sins of the people after which the goatis sent into the wilderness in the ceremony for Yom Kippur.
Ever been a scapegoat? Ever been hit with the blame for something you didn’t do?
That’s what Jesus was. He took the blame or judgement for us all and died for it.
3rd Earth sign – 4th Cardinal sign (winter solstice) – Feminine
In analogy with Saturn, her ruler, and the 10th House
Capricorn governs the knees, the bones and the skin.
Her colour is black, or grey, green or brown,
her stone is the jade,
her day is Saturday,
her professions are politician, researcher, jurist, scientist, engineer, administrator…
If your sign is Capricorn or your Ascendant is Capricorn:
Hebrews 9: 11-15
11 But Christ came as High Priest of the good things to come, with the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that is, not of this creation.
12 Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption.
13 For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies for the purifying of the flesh,
14 how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
John 3: 36
“He who believes in the Son has everlasting lifel and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him”.
Your psychological nature is introverted and cold, totally controlled and phlegmatic, at least regarding the image you project invariably. You seem unemotional and austere. Actually, your secondarity chews over the strategies or responses that you create as a recation to the environment. You are slow but very thoughtful, solid and balanced. You are as curt as you are cold and you put the strength of your character at the service of your huge and long-term ambition. Or you may be detached from the earthly riches and you focus on spiritual values.
Like all the people born under an apparently reserved and tough sign, your inner personality is often charming and gentle, as if the thick armour, forged throughout childhood, had entirely preserved the purity and the warmth of the soul imprisoned within.
You are serious, cold, disciplined, patient, focused, thoughtful, ambitious, indomitable, cautious, lucid, persistent, provident, steady, introverted, stern, wilful, hard-working, responsible, persevering, honest, realistic, loyal, reserved, resolute, moralistic, quiet, rigorous, attached and reliable. But you may also be curt, withdrawn, calculating, petty, cruel, unpleasant, ruthless, selfish, dull, rigid, slow or sceptical.
Capricorn: Countries: India, Mexico, Afghanistan, Macedonia, Thrace, the Yugoslavian coast, the Orkneys and Shetland Islands, Albania, Bulgaria, Saxony. Chorrassan, Circan, Maraccan, Punjab, Afghanistan, Macedonia, Morea, Illyria,Bosnia, Greece, Hesse, S.W. Saxony, Styria, Romandiola, Mecklenburg ,Lithuania, Orkney Islands.
TOWN AND Cities: Delhi, Oxford, Brussels, Mexico,Gent, Constance, Mecklenburg, all the administrative centres of capital cities.Port Said, Prato in Tuscany, Brandeburg,Tortona, Constanz, Brussels, Fayence in Provence, Keighley.
Animals: goats, pigs and animals with split hooves.
Food: meat, potatoes, barley, beets, spinach, medlars, onions, quinces, flour and starchy food in general. Herbs and aromatics: Indian hemp, comfreys, centaureas, hemlocks, henbanes.
Flowers and plants: ivies, wild pansies, amaranths, pansies.
Trees: pines, willows, flowering ashes, aspens, poplars, alders.
Stones, Metals and Salts: turquoises, amethysts, silver, lead, calcium phosphate, calcium fluorine.
AQUARIUS (the water-bearer)
Aquarius is depicted as the figure of a man, holding a urn inhis left hand, and a inexhaustible stream of water is pouring out of the urn.
The Babylonians also saw in Aquarius the figure of a man, pouring water from a jar.
Aquarius in Latin means, “the pourer forth of water”.
Water is essential for life.
When we are thirsty, a water-bearer is a thankful sight.
Jesus is the bearer of the “living water”, a spiritual well for our soul, and He is there to provide it whenever WE ASK HIM FOR IT.
3rd Air sign – 4th Fixed sign – Masculine In analogy with Uranus, his ruler with Saturn, and the 11th House
Aquarius governs the ankles and the legs.
His colour is navy blue or indigo
his stone is the sapphire,
his day is Saturday,
his professions are astrologer, high technologies, scientist, astronaut, psychiatrist, actor, electrician…
If your sign is Aquarius or your Ascendant is Aquarius:
7 A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.”
8 For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.
9 Then the woman of Samaria said to Him, “How is it that You,being a Jew, ask a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.
10 Jesus answered and said to her, ‘If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.”
11 The woman said to Him, “Sir, You have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. Where then do You get that living water?
12 “Are You greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank from it himself, as well as his sons and livestock?”
13 Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again,
14 “but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life”.
You are particularly sensitive to the values of friendship in the sense that you see yourself as a link within a chain, certainly a different and original one, but with no will to flatter your ego or to individually assert yourself. On the contrary, your aim is to immerge yourself in your friendly relations and to participate in projects and ideals of the whole human community.
You are idealistic, altruistic, detached, independent, original, surprising, gifted, contradictory, innovative, humanistic, likeable, friendly, self-confident, impassive, quiet, intuitive, creative, charitable, elusive, disconcerting, generous, tolerant, paradoxical, and you cannot stand any kind of constraint. But you may also be marginal, resigned, distant, utopian, maladjusted, eccentric and cold.
Aquarius: Countries: Russia, Sweden, Poland, Israel, Iran, Abyssinia. the Stony, Prussia, Red Russia, Pt. Poland, Sweden,Circassia, Tartary, Lithuania, West-phalia, Wallachia, Piedmont .
TOWN AND Cities: Moscow, Salzburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Saint Petersburg. Brighton,,Ingolstadt, Satzburg, Trent, Salisbury.
Animals: long distance big birds such as the albatross. Food: citrus fruits, apples, limes, dried fruits and easily preserved food.
Herbs and aromatics: peppers, hot red peppers, star-fruits, and generally herbs that are spicy or with an unusual flavour.
Flowers and plants: orchids, dancing ladies, polygonatum. Trees: fruit trees.
Stones, Metals and Salts: aquamarines, aluminium, sodium chloride and magnesium phosphate.
PISCES (the fishes)
Pisces is a constellation representing two fishes sometimes tied
by their tails. One fish is headed toward the North Polar Star,and the other is parallel with the path of the Sun.
The Hebrew name for Pisces is, “Dagim” which means, “the fishes”.
Jesus Christ is a “fisher of men” if we allow Him
to fish us out of the vast, dark, ocean through faith”ing” in Him.
Just as He fed five thousand people with two fishes and
five loaves of bread, He feeds us providing what we need if we spend time with Him.
3rd Water sign – 4th Mutable sign – Feminine
In analogy with Neptune her ruler with Jupiter, and the 12th House
Pisces governs the feet and the blood circulation.
Her colour is green or purple or turquoise blue,
her stone is the amethyst,
her day is Thursday,
her professions are seamanship and faraway travels, musician, social and emergency worker, doctor, writer and jobs in remote places…
If your sign is Pisces or your Ascendant is Pisces:
Matthew 4: 18-20
18 And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
19 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
20 They immediately left their nets and followed Him.
14 And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed the sick.
15 When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food.”
16 But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go away, You give them something to eat.”
17 And they said to Him, “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish.
18 He said, “Bring them here to Me.”
19 Then He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass. And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitudes.
20 So they all ate and were filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments that remained.
21 Now those who had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Your psychological nature is adaptive and receptive, the exact opposite of the sign of Virgo whose very essence is to thoroughly analyze each thing, thus creating a permanent duality between the self and the outside world: conversely, Pisces absorb and wipe out any form of differentiation; with Pisces, there can be no opposition, no conflict, no individual reaction. There is only fusion, non-separation, perpetual and mobile spreading of the self over some sort of blurred but huge feeling of sympathy with the environment. It is the supreme reign of feelings and emotions over the intellect and its separating reason.
You are emotional, sensitive, dedicated, adaptable, nice, wild, compassionate, romantic, imaginative, flexible, opportunist, intuitive, impossible to categorized, irrational, seductive, placid, secretive, introverted, pleasant, artistic, and charming. But you may also be indecisive, moody, confused, wavering, lazy, scatterbrained, vulnerable, unpredictable and gullible.
Pisces: Countries: Portugal, Scandinavia, the small Mediterranean islands, the Gobi desert, Sahara.
Calabria, Galicia, Normandy, Nubia,
TOWN AND Cities: Jerusalem, Warsaw, Alexandria, Seville, Santiago de Compostela.Alexandria, Ratisbon, Worms, Seville, Compostella,Bournemouth, Farnham, Tiverton, Christchurch, Cowes, Regensburg,Grimsby, Southport, Lancaster, King’s Lynn, Preston.
Animals: fishes, aquatic mammals and all animals living in the water.
Food: melons, cucumbers, lettuces, vegemite sugar, pumpkins.
Herbs and aromatics: lemons, chicory, limes, mosses. Flowers and plants: water lilies, willows, aquatic plants.
Trees: fig-trees, willows, aquatic trees.
Stones, Metals and Salts: heliotropes, moonstones, platinum, tin, iron phosphate and potassium sulphate.
ARIES (the Ram)
The figure depicted in Aries is that of a vigorous ram or lamb.In Hebrew, Aries is called, “Taleh” and means, “the Lamb”.
Aries identifies the “Lamb of God”. In the Old Testament if the Law was broken, a worthy “lamb” sacrafice had to be presented to God.
If we break a law and are convicted, we pay the consequences of our actions. The same rule applies when we sin. But this is not how it
is with God, who provides for us a substitute to take the rap.
In the Old Testament, The Lord provided a ram for Abraham to offer as a sacrifice. Later God provided His son, Jesus the Christ, who paid with His own life so that – if we accept Him and “the terms” we don’t have to pay for our own sin.
1st Fire sign – 1st Cardinal sign (spring equinox) – Masculine
In analogy with Mars, his ruler, and the 1st House
Aries governs the head.
His colour is red, his stone is the heliotrope,
his day is Tuesday, and
his professions are businessman, policeman, sportsman, surgeon…
If your sign is Aries or your Ascendant is Aries:
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”
Genesis 22: 9-14
9 Then they came to the place of which God had told him. And Abraham built an altar there and placed the wood in order; and he bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar, upon the wood.
10 And Abraham stretched out his hand and took the knife to slay his son.
11 But the Angel of the Lord called to him from heaven and said”Abraham, Abraham!” So he said, “Here I am.”
12 And He said, “Do not lay your hand on the lad, or do anything to him; for now I know tha you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.”
13 Then Abraham lifted his eyes and looked, and there behind him was a ram caught in a thicket by its horns. So Abraham wentand took the ram, and offered it up for a burnt offering instead of his son.
14 And Abraham called the name of the place, The-LORD-Will-Provide; as it is said to this day, “In the Mount of the LORD it shall be provided.”
16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
17 “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not beleive is condemned already, because he has not beleived in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
19 “And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20 “For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.
21 “But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”
You express your vital energy in a very cut and dried way, you do not resist taking the driver’s seat and you may come across as arrogant. Charging ahead also implies hurting yourself and being suddenly overcome by doubt. As a result, your courage, your honesty, your enthusiasm and your straightforwardness may turn into aggressiveness, rebellion and vulnerability that no one ever suspected. Fortunately, the level of your energy is very high and your instinctive and pugnacious side will not leave you helpless for too long and will set you back on the often perilous road to conquest and glory.
You are courageous, frank, enthusiastic, dynamic, fast, bold, expansive, warm, impulsive, adventurous, intrepid, warlike, competitive, but also naive, domineering, self-centred, impatient, rash, thoughtless, blundering, childish, quick-tempered, daring or primitive.
Aries: Countries: England, France, Germany, Denmark.
Lesser Poland, Burgundy, Palestine, Syria, Japan.
TOWN AND Cities: Marseille, Florence, Naples, Birmingham, Wroclaw, Leicester, Capua, Verona.
Oldham, Blackburn, Padua, Marseilles, Cracow, Saragossa, Utrecht, Brunswick.
Animals: rams and sheeps. Food: leeks, hops, onions, shallots, spices.
Herbs and aromatics: mustard, capers, Cayenne pepper, chilli peppers.
Flowers and plants: thistles, mint, bryonies, honeysuckles.
Trees: hawthorns, thorny trees and bushes.
Stones, Metals and Salts: diamonds, iron, potassium phosphate.
The last four signs stand for the final consummation of all things.
This section foretells of the coming judgments on the earth and
the glorious outcome of Christ’s reign.
Taurus (the Bull)
Taurus is figured as a charging bull which can’t be stopped or avoided. The Pleiades in the shoulder of Taurus are the Seven Sisters, who are the Seven Churches in Revelation.
The Taurus reminds us of the unavoidable day of judgement that is approaching. Jesus tells us that we will have to give account on
the day of judgement for every careless word we have spoken. However, there is good news.
In the Bible the bull is seen as a symbol of payment for sin, a payment that Jesus made.
If we accept the conditions of payment, our careless words are forgiven.
1st Earth sign – 1st Fixed sign – Feminine
In analogy with Venus, her ruler, and the 2nd House
Taurus governs the neck and the throat.
Her colour is green or brown,
her stone is the emerald,
her day is Friday,
her professions are cook, artist, estate agent, banker, singer…
If your sign is Taurus or your Ascendant is Taurus:
36 “But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgement.
37 “For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Hebrews 10: 1-10
1 For the Law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrafices, which they offer continually year by year, makethose who approach perfect.For the
worshippers, once purified, would have had no more consciousness of sins.
3 But in those sacrafices there is a reminder of sins every year.
4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins.
5 Therefore, when He came into the world, He said:
“Sacrafice and offering You did not desire,
But a body You have prepared for Me.
6 In burnt offerings and sacrafices for sin
You had no pleasure.
7 Then I said, “Behold, I have come-
In the volume of the book it is written of
Me- To do Your will, O God.”
8 Previously saying, “Sacrafice and offering, burnt offerings and offerings for sin You did not desire, nor had pleasure in them” (which are offered according to the law),
9 then He said, “Behold, I have come to do Your will, O God.”He takes away the first that He may establish the second.
10 By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
Tranquillity, joy of life and sensuality are essential to you: you are a simple and quiet nature. You find happiness easily because you are not competitive, your relaxed attitude and your common sense invariably lead you towards fulfilment, even though you are not the number one, even though you do not move in haste. Constructing is important to you. Your patience and your persistence yield strong, steadfast, sustainable efforts that can withstand any pitfalls. You are gentle, with a slow thinking process, but once you have opted for an orientation, nothing, nor anyone, can make you change your mind. You loathe changes in general and once you have taken the few major unavoidable decisions in the course of your life, you are on track.
You are faithful, constant, sturdy, patient, tough, persevering, strong, focused, sensual, stable, concrete, realistic, steady, loyal, robust, constructive, tenacious. You need security, but you are also stubborn, rigid, possessive, spiteful, materialistic, fixed or slow.
Taurus: Countries: Switzerland, Greek islands, Ireland, Cyprus, Iran. Persia, Poland, Asia Minor, Georgia, Caucasus, Grecian Archipelago,White Russia.
Cities: Dublin, Palermo, Parma, Luzern, Mantua, Leipzig, Saint Louis, Ischia, Capri. Leipsic, Mantua,Rhodes, Aston-under-Lyne.
Animals: bovines. Food: apples, pears, berries, corn and other cereals, grapes, artichokes, asparagus, beans. Herbs and aromatics: sorrels, spearmint, cloves.
Flowers and plants: poppies, roses, digitales, violets, primroses, aquilegia, daisies.
Trees: apple trees, pear trees, fig-trees, cypresses, ash trees. Stones,
Metals and Salts: copper, calcium and potassium sulphate, emeralds.
GEMINI (the Twins)
Gemini pictures two youthful-looking figures, one male and one female, walking or sitting together. The male figure has a clubin his right hand and the female figure has a bow and arrow in the left hand and a harp in her right hand.
The definitions of the word “twin” means: one of two sibilingsborn at the same time and match another or each other exactly or means, an exact match.
The Hebrew name for this sign is: “Thaumin” which means: united.
When Israel is restored at the “closing time” of this world, the promised blessings will come upon The Bride. The union between Christ and His Bride is the Marriage of the Lamb which is restored
Israel (the TRUE BELIEVERS OF CHIRST WHICH IS HIS CHURCH), and Jesus Christ the Messiah “marrying” or “uniting” His followers.
The union is an “exact match” of Christ and His true believers who form His Church.
1st Air sign – 1st Mutable sign – Masculine
In analogy with Mercury, his ruler, and the 3rd House
Gemini governs the arms, the lungs and the thorax.
His colour is green or silver,
his stone is the crystal,
his day is Wednesday,
his professions are journalist, lawyer, presenter, dancer, salesman, travel agent, teacher…
If your sign is Gemini or if your Ascendant is Gemini:
Revelation 19: 7-11
7 “Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready.”
8 And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.
9 Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!'” And he said to me, “These are the true sayings of God.”
10And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me. “See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prohecy.”
Ephesians 5: 30-32
30 For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones.
31 “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother an be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”
32 This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the Church.
Matthew 19: 6
6 “So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined togehter, let no man seperate.”
Matthew 22: 1-14
1 And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said:
2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son,
3 “and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding; and they were not willing to come.
4 “Again, he sent out other servants, saying, ‘Tell those whoare invited, “See, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen andfatted cattle are killed, and all things are ready. Come to the wedding.” ‘
5 “But they made light of it and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his business.
6 “And the rest seized his servants, treated them spitefully,and killed them.
7 “But when the king heard about it, he was furious. And he sent out his armies, destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.
8 “Then he said to his servants, “The wedding is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy.
9 “Therefore go into the highways, and as many as you find, invite to the wedding.’
10 “So those servants went out into the highways and gathered together all whom they found, both bad and good. And the wedding hall was filled with guests.
11 “But when the king came in to see the guests, he saw a man therewho did not have on a wedding garment.
12 “So he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you come in here without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless.
13 “Then the king said to the servants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’
14 “For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Your mobility is such that you are in every place where you are not expected. You spend lots of time asking questions and… answering them. Your curiosity and your quick-wittedness are insatiable. Your mind is in constant turmoil, hopping from one topic to another, solving problems, accumulating anecdotes and knowledge within a short range of time. Your mobility is mostly mental, it takes you afar and turns your daily life into a mosaic of intense and pleasant moments that are not necessarily related to each other: provided things are moving, your neurons are kept busy and you can meet with people, everything is fine! You are expressive, lively, adaptable, quick-witted, humorous, sparkling, playful, sociable, clever, curious, whimsical, independent, polyvalent, brainy, flexible, ingenious, imaginative, charming, fanciful but also capricious, scattered, moody, shallow, inquisitive, opportunistic, unconcerned, selfish, fragile, ironical or changeable.
Gemini: Countries: Belgium, Wales, United-States, Lower Egypt, Sardinia, Brabant, Lombardy,Sardinia, West of England, Armenia, Tripoli, Flanders, Wales.
Cities: Cardiff, Melbourne, San Francisco, Bruges, Versailles. London (17° 54’), Plymouth, Melbourne (10° 29’), Bruges, Cordova, Metz, Nuremberg, Louvaine, Wolverhampton, Wednesbury.
Animals: monkeys, butterflies, parrots, budgerigars. Food: dried fruits, chestnuts, ground-level
vegetables: peas, broad beans, etc. Herbs and aromatics: aniseed, marjoram, lemon balm, cumin.
Flowers and plants: lilies of the valley, lavenders, myrtle, ferns, Venus-hair-ferns, bittersweets.
Trees: nut trees such as chestnut trees.
Stones, Metals and Salts: agates, mercury, silicas and potashes.
Cancer (the crab)
Cancer portrays a crab. A crab holds on without letting go,”sidesteps” under threat and gets out of harms way. The Arabic name for this sign is “Al Sartan”, which means “who holds” or “binds”. The Latin name “Cancer” means, “holding” or “encircling”.
As Christ’s true believers, He grabs hold of us and will never let go just like a crab. As His followers, in the closing of this world, He will embrace or “encircle” us and gets us out of harms way by “sidestepping” past the threats and the hellish situations.
This sign signifies the gathering of Christ’s sheep… the redeemed.
Revelation 7: 9
9 After these things I looked, and behold a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples,and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands.
37 He answered and said to them: “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.
38 “The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom, but the tares are the sons of the wicked one.
39 “The enemy who sowed them is the devil, the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels.
40 “Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire,so it will be at the end of this age.
Matthew 25: 31-33 & 41
31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holyangels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory.
32 “All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He willseperate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats.
33 “And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left.
41 “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels:
27 “My sheep hear My voice and I know them, and they follow Me.
28 “And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
1st Water sign – 2nd Cardinal sign (summer solstice) – Feminine
In analogy with the Moon, her ruler, and the 4th House
Cancer governs the stomach and the breast.
Her colour is white or black,
her stone is the moonstone,
her day is Monday,
her professions are catering, the hotel trade, property, antique dealer, archaeologist…
If your sign is Cancer or your Ascendant is Cancer:
You are dreamy, with a psychological nature that is oriented towards nostalgia for things past, towards your mother and your family. Your instinct and your need to protect yourself from the outside world are highly developed. Your inner life is rich, with a vivid and even unlimited imagination, a propensity to avoid all risks and to pursue security. You show your true face only to persons you can trust and you need the well being brought about by the nostalgia for the past.
You are emotional, sentimental, peaceful, imaginative, sensitive, faithful, resistant, protective, vulnerable, generous, romantic, nostalgic, tender, poetic-minded, motherly or fatherly, dreamy, indolent, greedy, devoted but also timorous, unrealistic, evasive, passive, anxious, dependent, stubborn, moody, passive, lazy, touchy, stay-at-home or inaccessible.
Cancer: Countries: Holland, Scotland, North and West Africa, New-Zealand, Paraguay, Algeria, Isle of Mauritius, Paraguay.
TOWN AND Cities: Amsterdam, Manchester, Tokyo,York, Istanbul, Stockholm, Milan, Venice, Genoa, Cadix, Alger, Tunis, Bern, Magdeburg.Tunis, Algiers, Amsterdam, St. Andrews,Venice, Berne, Lubeck, Magdeburg, Milan, Cadiz, New York, Manchester, Stockholm, Contantinople, Genoa, Deptford, Rochdale.
Animals: crabs, animals with shells. Food: milk, fishes, watery fruits and vegetables, turnips, white and red cabbages.
Herbs and aromatics: tarragon, verbena, saxifrage. Flowers and plants: geraniums, white roses and white flowers in general, water lilies, morning glory, bear’s breeches, and lilies.
Trees: all trees full of sap.
Stones, Metals and Salts: pearls, silver, lime and calcium phosphate.
Leo (the Lion)
Leo pictures a charging lion whose mighty paws happen to bein the action of running over the head of Hydra, the serpent.
The Hebrew name of this sign is “Arieh”, which means “the Lion”.The Arabic name is “Al Asad”, meaning “a lion coming vehemently”.
The King if Kings has returned to bind and cast Satan out of this world once and forever and reclaim His kingdom on earth. Just as the lion is king among animals, so is Jesus, the Mighty King of all…the Lion of the tribe of Judah.
2nd Fire sign – 2nd Fixed sign – Masculine
analogy with the Sun, his ruler, and the 5th House
Leo governs the heart and the spine, and the eyes, according to some authors.
His colour is gold or orange,
his stone is the diamond,
his day is Sunday,
his professions are actor, manager, jeweller, fashion and arts, and action (e.g. fireman)…
If your sign is Leo or your Ascendant is Leo:
5 But one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.”
Revelation 5: 12-13
12 saying with a loud voice:
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
To receive power and riches and wisdom,
And strength and honor and glory and
blessing!”
13 And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying:
“Blessing and honor and glory and power
Be to Him who sits on the throne,
And to the Lamb, forever and ever!”
Revelation 22: 12-16
12 “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work.
13 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.”
14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they havethe right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.
15 But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie.
16 “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star”.
Your psychological nature is powerful and full of self-confidence. You are a leader whose strength and nobleness command your entourage’s respect and adherence, with unchallenged legitimacy. Your ability to order, the prestige and charisma that emanate continuously from your person, inevitably put you under the spotlight, wherever you go. You are proud, determined, strong-willed, loyal, solemn, generous, ambitious, courageous, heroic, conquering, creative, confident, seductive, happy, daring, fiery, majestic, honest, magnanimous, charismatic, responsible, noble, dramatic but also domineering, vain, susceptible, bossy, stubborn, intolerant, self-centred, violent, quick-tempered, nonchalant.
Leo: Countries: Italy, Romania, Sicily, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Iraq, Lebanon, Southern France.France, Bohemia,Chaldea to Bassorah, N. ofRoumania, Apulia, The Alps, and parts near Sidon and Tyre.
TOWN AND Cities: Rome, Prague, Bombay, Madrid, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, Bath, Bristol, Portsmouth, Syracuse, Damas. Philadelphia, Prague, Ravenna, Taunton, Damascus, Chicago (1st decanate), Blackpool.
Animals: lions and felines in general.
Food: meat and especially red meat, rice, honey, cereals, grapes, iron-rich vegetables: watercress, spinach etc. Herbs and aromatics: saffron, mint, rosemary, common rue (Ruta graveolens).
Flowers and plants: marigolds, sunflowers, celandines, passion flowers.
Trees: palm trees, laurel, walnuts, olive trees, lemon and orange trees.
Stones, Metals and Salts: gold, rubies, magnesium and sodium phosphate.
Our final thought…
Have you ever wondered where the twelve signs of the zodiac camefrom? The word “Zodiac” comes from the Greek word Zoe, which means “life,” and Dia, which means “through” or “pathway.””Zodiac” literally means: “the path to life”.
It is the Gospel written in symbolic, pictorial language manifesting the path to eternal life.
God taught ENOCH these constellation pictures and their meaning in order to provide a visual revelation of the plan of God to redeem mankind through the death of Jesus Christ on the cross.
The zodiac and the constellations can be thought of as the original Bible before the Bible was placed into written form!!!
The zodiac clearly foretells the coming, the life, death,
ressurection, and return, of the King of Kings, Jesus the Christ our Messiah. What else could the zodiac be?
Well, people have for thousands of years found a real and mysterious power of foretelling futures and fortunes through Astrology and horoscopes. No one questions how and why the Zodiac becomes a “wa for some to find the power to read the future.
This is NOT the intention of the Zodiac. The power comes fromsomewhere and it is not through Jesus Christ!Do these people even question where their knowledge and power comesfrom? Satan is a liar and a deceiver…he could be a source. Or could it come from one or two fallen angels?
Deuteronomy 4: 19
19 “And take heed, lest you lift your eyes to heaven, and when you see the sun, the moon, and the stars, all the host of heaven, you feel driven to worship them and serve them, which the LORD your God has given to all the peoples under the whole heaven as a heritage.
Deuteronomy 18: 9-14
9 “When you come into the land which the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominations of those nations.
10 “There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or daughter pass through fire, or one who practices withcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer.
11 “or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead.
12 “For all who do these things are an abomination to the LORD, and becasue of theses abominations the LORD your God drives them out from before you.
13 “You shall be blameless before the LORD your God.
14 “for these nations which you will dispossess listenedto soothsayers and diviners; but as for you, the LORD your God has not appointed such for you.
The fact for us is that while we are on this earth in our lifetime,
the story of our Savior is always above us written in the stars.
This “story” can never be erased or destroyed.
Genesis 1: 14
Then God said, “Let there be lights in the firmament of theheavens to divide the say from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years.
Qur’an 15:16 “AND, INDEED, We have set up in the heavens great constellations, and endowed them with beauty for all to behold;”
Qur’an 23:50 “And We made the son of Mary and his mother a sign, and We gave them refuge on a lofty ground having meadows and springs.” [their signs are Aries and Virgo]
Qur’an 41:53 “In time We shall make them fully understand Our messages through what they perceive in the utmost horizons of the universe and within themselves, so that it will become clear unto them that this revelation is indeed the truth.”
Qur’an 81:15-19 “Nay, I call to witness the stars, running their course and setting, and the night when it departs, and the morning when it brightens, surly it is the word of a bountiful Messenger,”
Psalms 147: ‘God determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name’ .
Isaiah 40:26 ‘Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name’
… God gives the stars their names for a very specific reason…The twelve Zodiac signs divide into four (4) seasons by splitting them into 90 degree sections. Each section or season has three (3) signs. The four seasons are created by two intersecting lines that divide the night sky into four parts. The charts below show the Four Seasons of the Zodiac. The First Season is; Virgo, Leo, and Cancer. The Second Season is; Gemini, Taurus, and Aries. The Third Season is; Pieces, Aquarius, and Capricorn. The Fourth Season is; Sagittarius, Scorpio, and Libra.
Virgo begins the First Season of the Zodiac Prophecy. Virgo is called ‘Bethulah’ in the Hebrew language, ‘Addarah’ in the Arabic language, and ‘Parthenos’ in the Greek language. All three of these languages translate Virgo to the same word, ‘virgin’. Virgo portrays a virgin woman.
Virgo is holding a wheat branch in her Left Hand, and an olive branch in her Right Hand. The star Spica is located in the corn of wheat held in the virgin’s Left Hand. In Arabic, Spica is called ‘Al Zimach’, which means Branch. In Hebrew the star Spica is called ‘Tsemech’, which also means Branch.
There are several words in Hebrew that can be translated into branch. But there is one word for branch that was used to represent ‘a special branch that is prophesied to come’ and that word is ‘Tsemech’. If this star is called Tsemech, it must be portraying a Messiah. The star Spica, aka Tsemech, is portraying a Messiah who will come to the Jewish people. Spica is the star, which represents the corn of wheat being held in the virgin’s Left Hand.
The Deacon for Virgo known as Coma is a picture of a young woman sitting in a chair, lifting up her new born baby. The woman is looking at her baby and admiring him because she knows that he is the Messiah. Coma in the Egyptian Zodiac is a picture of a child standing on the tail of Leo. Coma means ‘the desired’. The Bible prophet named Haggai speaks about the coming of the desire of all nations. 2:7;And I will shake all nations, and The Desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory. The Egyptian name for this constellation is Shesnu, which means ‘the Desired’. The child brought forth from Virgo is the Desire of all the nations in the world.
Middle of the First Season
Leo with the three Deacons, Hydra, Crater, and Corvus.
Leo is Latin for Lion. The star named Regulus is the brightest star in Leo and it is a Royal Star. In Greek, Regulus means ‘treading under foot’ and it is located in the chest of the lion, right where the heart is located. The two stars in sickle-shaped head of Leo are; Al Giebha meaning ‘the exaltation’ and Al Dafera meaning ‘the enemy put down’. The three stars that form the rear triangle are called; Denebola, Chertan and Zosma. Denebola is the star located at the tip of the Leo’s tail and it means ‘the judge who comes’ in Hebrew. The star named Zosma means ‘the shinning forth’. Arabic names for the stars are; Deneb Aleced means ‘the judge cometh who seizes’, and Al Defera means ‘the enemy put down’.
The meaning of the star names portray… a judge will come, seize the enemy, and put the enemy down.
The symbol of a lion was used to portray the tribe of Judah in the Bible. This is the tribe where the Messiah would come from. The Lion that comes from the tribe of Judah is the only one worthy to open the Book and loose the seven seals in #Revelations. In chapter 5 it says; ‘Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? And no man in heaven, nor in earth,neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book neither to look thereon. And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.’
The only one who can open ‘The Book’ and loose the seven seals is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. The brightest star Regulus portrays Leo treading the enemy under its feet. In the Babylon language Regulus is called Sharru, meaning King of Kings. The stars in Leo portray a King coming from the heart of the tribe of Judah.
The three Deacons for Leo are Hydra, Crater, and Corvus. Hydra is large serpent that is shaped like a huge snake and it is known as ‘the Great Serpent’ and it represents a very evil entity. In Hebrew the name Hydra means ‘the abhorred’. In Arabic it is called Al Drian which means ‘the abhorred’. Hydra snakes its way below the 3 Zodiac constellations of Virgo, Leo, and Cancer. These 3 are linked together to portray the First Season.
The head of the Great Serpent is being tread on by Leo. Leo is pouncing on the head of the serpent showing the lion has power over this Great Serpent. Crater is a Golden Cup located on the back of Hydra the Great Serpent. Two stars form the bottom of the golden cup and they are part of the body of Hydra. Crater and Hydra are inseparable. The Golden Cup of Crater is filled with the wine of apostasy and fornication. It is being carried on the back of this Great Serpent who is ready to deceive and corrupt all who drink from its cup. There are thirteen stars in the constellation Crater. Six of them are easy to see. On a clear night the other seven stars become visible. As they become visible, the golden cup of Crater transforms into the woman Babylon riding on a scarlet beast.
The seven stars in Crater, which are hard to see transform the Golden Cup into the great whore called Babylon. The whore Babylon is riding on a horse and she portrays the forbidden cup of humankind’s unquenchable thirst. The Golden Cup and the great whore Babylon are one in the same and they will eventually become the wrath of humanity. In her cup are all the worldly lusts and desires for humankind to consume. It is the cup from which we have all drank.
Psalm 75:8; For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and He poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them’. This is not a cup that a person wants to be drinking out of. But for many known and unknown reasons we all drink from it.
It is the cup of wine that God gives to Babylon. But when she drinks the wine it turns into God’s wrath. Revelations 16:19; ‘And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of His wrath’.
Last sign for the First Season
Cancer with three Deacons, Ursa Minor, Ursa Major, and Argo.
The third sign for the First Season of the Zodiac is Cancer. An interesting thing about Cancer is that the sign originally was not a crab. Originally it was the sacred Scarab beetle in the ancient records. The Roman and Oriental Zodiacs changed it to a crab. They did not understand the importance of what the Scarab beetle represented.
The symbolic importance of a Scarab beetle is ancient. The ancient Egyptians considered the Scarab beetle as very sacred. The beetle gets its name from the Egyptian word Scarabacus, which means ‘sacred’. Very early on in the Egyptian culture the Scarab beetle was used as a priestly seal at important Egyptian marriage ceremonies. It was the seal of a Scarab beetle that gave authority to the most important Egyptian ceremonies. This is what gives the meaningfulness to Cancer.
The Arabic name for the constellation is ‘Al Sartan’ and it means ‘who holds and binds’. The Scarab beetle was the seal of authority. The crab never had any authority to seal anything. The seal of authority is a big part of Cancer’s character. Cancer holds and binds a special group of travelers together.
Cancer is Latin and comes from two root words, Khan and Cer. Khan means ‘the traveler’s rest’ and Cer means ‘encircling’. In Arabic the star Al Sartan means ‘who binds together’. Cancer is encircling and binding together of a special group of travelers. It provides protection for the Believers on their temporary journey through this world.
The star Nepa means ‘lifted up’. The star Acubene means ‘the sheltering’ in both Hebrew and Arabic. The star Ma’alaph means ‘thousands assembled’. Cancer is portraying the sheltering of many, many people. They are being assembled together and one day they will be lifted up. There is a nebulous cluster referred to the Bee Hive in Cancer. In the Greek language, this nebulous cluster is called ‘Presepe’ and it means ‘the manager’. A good manager stands up for their people. Presepe portrays a good manager protecting his travelers. The Presepe is known in many languages and some of its meanings are; the Innumerable Seed, the Multitude, the Offspring, the Assembled…it goes on. But they are all describing a special group of people who are resting in a temporary place.
The good manager watching over a special group of travelers is portraying how the Spirit of God is watching over humanity. The star called Tegmine, means ‘holding’. The star Acubene means ‘the sheltering’. The names of the stars for Cancer describe it’s as: The protector and holder of a special group of travelers that provides them with a safe shelter on their journey home. The Spirit of God is watching over and protecting the Believers. This is what Cancer is portraying.
Cancer’s three Deacons are Ursa Minor, Ursa Major, and Argo. The first Deacon of Cancer is called Ursa Minor, the Small Bear. But there are no records of a bear found in any of the ancient Zodiacs for the Chaldeans, Egyptians and Persians for this constellation. The ancient descriptions for Ursa Minor are a small assembly of redeemed people.
The star Al Pherkadain mean ‘the redeemed assembly’. It can also mean ‘the young calves’ in Arabic. The star Cynosura means ‘the center’ or ‘the base’. The Little Dipper is portraying a redeemed assembly that is a base camp. The star Polaris or the North Star has been leading the people of the world for a long time. In Arabic it means ‘the turned’ or ‘ridden on’. The North Star represents the center piece of heaven, which is the world’s guiding light.
The second Deacon for Cancer is Ursa Major or the Big Bear. The Egyptian Zodiac portrays it as the hind leg of an animal. It portrays the concept of a great harvest that is bountiful. The area around the Big Dipper is a large green meadow with herds of animals grazing on tall grass. Ten of the stars in Ursa Major have ancient names that describe a flock of sheep or a herd of animals. Whether the names of the stars are in Hebrew, Arabic, or Greek, they all basically describe the constellation as a large sheepfold of Believers. In Hebrew; Merarch, means ‘the flock’, Talith, means ‘the fold’, Phaeda, means ‘guarded’. Phaeda is portraying the sheepfold is guarded. In Arabic; Al Naish, means ‘the assembled together’, Dubhe, means ‘a herd of animals’, El Alcola, means ‘the sheepfold’. Cab’d al Asad, means ‘the multitude’, Dubeh Lachar, means ‘the last herd’.
In Greek the stars; Helike, means ‘company of travelers’, Calisto, means ‘the sheepfold appointed’. The company of travelers means the sheepfold will all travel there together. The sheepfold appointed means there is an appointed time when the travelers leave.
The third Deacon for Cancer is Argo, a large ship that is preparing to sail. In Hebrew it means ‘the company of travelers’. The star Sephina means ‘the multitude’, Tureis means ‘the possession’, Canobus means ‘of him who cometh’, Asmidiska means ‘the released who travels’ and Subilon means ‘the branch’. Argo portrays a large company of travelers who are released. They are also the Branch. The names describe a special group of pilgrims on a journey home.
The FIRST SEASON of the Zodiac
The First Season has the three signs Virgo, Leo, and Cancer.
THE FIRST SEASON
The three Zodiac signs in the First Season of the Original Prophecy are Virgo, Leo, and Cancer. Each season has 3 signs and each sign portrays a characteristic that repeats itself to show how they change over time. The three repeating portrayals are: 1) the Word of God, 2) the Spirit of God, and 3) the People of God. Each season combines these three characters to tell the Zodiac Prophecy. The three will show different elements about themselves as they travel through the four seasons of the Zodiac.
For the First Season, Virgo portrays the Word of God, Leo portrays the People of God, and Cancer portrays the Spirit of God. The First Season begins with Virgo portraying the Word of God through the Prophets and the Messiah. Jesus was the last prophet/Messiah for the Jews and Muhammad was the last prophet for the world. Virgo is holding a wheat branch (portrays Bible message) in her Left Hand, and an olive branch (portrays Qur’an message) in her Right Hand.
The Messiah was prophesized in the Torah and the Gospel is the fulfillment of the Messiah. The Torah and the Gospel are the Word of God and the Messiah is the messenger for The Gospel. The stars describe Virgo as a time when a seed will come down from Heaven and fall into a virgin women. The virgin will give birth to a male child. The child shall be known as a glorious branch and he will grow to be righteous. The child is the Desire of all nations. He will be pierced and he will bruise the enemy.
The first Deacon for Virgo is Coma and it portrays the Messiahs birth. The Messiah is born from the Tribe of Judah.
The stars for Leo describe the character of Leo as the chosen people of God. Leo is the Tribe of Judah going forward in the world and shinning forth as a bright light. The Messiah will come from these people. He will be called the Lion from the Tribe of Judah and only he can open The Book of Life.
During the First Season the People of God have the enemy below their feet. They have the strength of a mighty Lion. A judge will come out of the Lion and he will be forever in the hearts of his people. They will put the enemy under their feet.
The mighty Lion will tread on the head of the Abhorred One and protect the People of God. The heart of the Lion is the Royal Star called Regulus. It is one of the Four Cornerstones shinning in the heavens above. Leo portrays the Tribe of Judah, the chosen people of God.
Cancer portrays the Spirit of God. Cancer is a sacred seal that will hold and bind a special group of travelers together. Cancer will provide the travelers rest on their long journey home. The Unseen Spirit of God holds the believers securely and provides a wall of protection to shelter them. The believers have a safe place to rest because they are protected by the Spirit of God. Cancer is a witness to the birth of the Lion into the Tribe of Judah.
When looking up at the stars in the night sky Cancer is seen looking back at Leo to portray this sacred seal. Cancer portrays the Holy Spirit sealing a covenant between the Messiah and the chosen people of God. The First Season is over and several things have occurred. The stars paint this picture in the night sky and it is an amazing scene. The Virgin is seen in her white garments gliding along the heavens. Then she is sitting on a throne holding her new born baby. The Virgin is holding the child and they are sitting in a beautiful garden. Virgo and Coma are portraying the birth of Jesus.
The Messiah is then placed on top of Leo. He is in the heart of the Lion. The Lion goes out into the world charging forward. As the Lion goes out into the world it is seen leaping on the head of the Serpent. Cancer looks back at Leo and seals the covenant between the Word of God and the People of God.
Gemini starts the Second Season
Gemini and three Deacons, Lepus, Canis Major, and Canis Minor.
In the Egyptian Zodiac of Denderah the constellation Gemini is known as ‘ Claustrum Hor’, which means ‘the Place of him Who cometh’. The “Who” that is coming is the Messiah and the Place he is coming to are the “People of God”. The Hebrew name for Gemini is ‘Thaumim’, and it means ‘the united’ or ‘joined together’. The old Coptic name for Gemini is ‘Pi Mahi’ and it means ‘common fellowship’ or ‘the united’. The two warriors in Gemini portray the People of God joined together. They are bound together to bring the Bible (Torah and Gospel) to the world.
The two warriors portray Mosses and Jesus. God made an everlasting covenant with Moses and Jesus as messengers for The Word of God. Moses represents the Torah and Jesus represents the Gospel. They both faithfully delivered the Word of God to the world.
The three Deacons for the Zodiac sign of Gemini are Lepus, Canis Major, and Canis Minor. The first Deacon, Lepus, is portrayed as a rabbit, which is located at the feet of the constellation Orion. The star in Lepus named Arnebo means ‘the enemy of him that cometh’. The enemy that the rabbit represents is Satan. The star named Sugia means ‘the deceiver’, the star named Nibal means ‘the mad’, the star named Rakis means ‘the bound’, the star named Amebeth means ‘the enemy of what cometh’. These are all portraying a mad deceiver that is the enemy of him that cometh.
The second Deacon for the Zodiac sign of Gemini is called Canis Major. ‘the Greater Dog’. The Egyptian Zodiac portrays this Deacon as a Hawk, which is named Sirius, which means ‘the prince’. The brightest star for this constellation is located in the mouth of the dog. This star is called Sirius and in Hebrew it means ‘the prince’. The star Mirzam, means ‘the prince and ruler’, the star Al Shira Al Femeniya, means ‘the prince of the right hand’, the star Al Habor, means ‘the mighty’, and Muliphen, means ‘the leader’. The star names together describe; ‘the Mighty prince of the Right Hand is the leader and ruler’. They portray a mighty prince that will come into this world as the leader and ruler of the Right Hand.
The third Deacon for the sign of Gemini is the constellation called Canis Minor and it means ‘the smaller dog’. The brightest star in Canis Minor is called Procyon, which is ‘the redeemer’. Some of the names of the stars in Canis Minor are; Al Gomeisa, which means ‘the burdened one’, Al Mirzam, which means ‘the prince’, Al Shemeliya, which means ‘the prince of the left hand’, and Al Gomeyra, which means ‘who completes and perfects’. When the names of these stars are combined together they describe ‘the Redeemer Prince of the Left Hand who completes and perfects the burden is victorious’. This portrays the Prince of the Left Hand will have a burden. It also says he completes his burden and is victorious.
In the three Deacons of Gemini there is a beautiful spiritual picture of the Hands of God. The image is portrayed in the night sky by two dogs and a rabbit. The dogs are symbolic and represent man’s best friend. They are perfect for guarding and protecting people. The rabbit symbolizes the enemy of God The names combined for Canis Major say… The Mighty Prince of the Right Hand is the leader and ruler!… And the names for Canis Minor say… The Redeemer Prince of the Left Hand who completes and perfects the burden is victorious!… These two constellations are star pictures of the two Hands of God! (they are also the two witnesses for God.) The two Hands of God are releasing the third Deacon of Gemini, which is Lepus, the rabbit portraying God’ enemy. The portrayal of the two Hands of God letting the enemy run free is truly an amazing scene to see when looking up at the night sky. Satan was bound and then released.
Middle of the Second Season
The three Deacons for Taurus are; Orion, Eridanus, and Auriga.
The second sign in the Second Season of the Zodiac is the constellation Taurus, which means ‘the Bull’ in Greek. It is a star picture of a bull with long horns charging forward. The horns are piercing into Auriga, the third Deacon of Taurus. Taurus is charging in the reverse direction that the Zodiac is read. There are four constellations, which have their bodies facing in this direction. These four signs provide an important element to the Zodiac prophecy. The four signs which face backwards and the signs they are facing back at are; Cancer faces at Leo (1st season), Taurus faces Gemini (2nd season), Aquarius faces Pisces (3rd season), and Libra faces Scorpio (4th season). Each one of these special face offs occurs in their own time and season. There is one in each season of the Zodiac and these face offs all have a common bond. The common bond is they all portray the Spirit of God working on the People of God in the world.
The night sky portrays a picture of Gods Spirit continually watching over the People of God in each one of the Four Seasons. The star named Al Debaran is located in the eye of the bull and Al Debaran means ‘the Governor’ in Arabic. It portrays the ‘Ever Watching Eye of God’. It is the Governor of the Heavens! The Governor is right in the bull’s eye and sees all things. The bull’s eye sees all things in this world just like the Spirit of God sees all things in this world. The star Al Debaran in the bull’s eye is also one of the four Royal Stars that creates the four cornerstones of the heavens. The First Season had the Royal Star, Regulus, located in the heart of Leo. The second Season is marked with the star Al Debaron located in the eye of Taurus. There is a Royal Star located in the middle of each of the Four Seasons of the Zodiac.
One of the more significant star formations in the constellation of Taurus is the cluster of stars known as the #Pleiades. The meaning of Pleiades is ‘The Congregation of The Judge’. The concept of being a judge is an important part of Taurus. The concept of a judge is also portrayed by the second Deacon of Taurus, Eridanus, which means ‘The River of The Judge’. The authority of a judge is a recurring theme in the stars. The judge knows all and sees all. Nothing is hidden! The Pleiades in the neck of Taurus is referred to as the Seven Sisters and sometimes the Seven Sailors. The name Pleiades in Hebrew means ‘the Congregation of the Judge’. The name implies; there will be a congregation somewhere, and there will be a judgment some day. Both of these concepts are in the Bible. The Bible even refers to the Pleiades directly by name.
In the Book of Job, God asks; ’Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion’. Pleiades comes from the Greek word plein, which means to sail. But what do the Seven Stars portray in the Bible? In Amos 5:8 it says; ‘Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The Lord is his name”.
Revelation 1:20; ‘The mystery of the sevenstars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The sevenstars are the angels of the sevenchurches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the sevenchurches. ‘And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; The Pleiades portrays the Seven Spirits watching over the seven churches of the world.
The three Deacons for Taurus are; Orion, Eridanus, and Auriga. Orion is a mighty warrior charging forward, his right arm is raised high holding a club. His left arm is extended out holding his shield. Orion’s shield is the head of a Judean lion. Judean lions had large heads with extremely hard skulls. They were superior shields and lasted the longest in battle. In Greek, Orion means ‘Coming Forth as Light’ and in Egyptian Orion means ‘this is He Who Triumphs’.
The names for Orion portray it as a shinning light coming forth into the world that will be victorious. The brighter stars in Orion’s belt are Al Nitak and Mintaka in Arabic. Nitak means ‘the wounded one’, and Mintaka means ‘a sacrifice’. The star in Orion’s right leg is called Saiph and it means ‘bruised’. The constellation Orion is portraying a star picture of something coming forth as Light that is wounded, bruised, and sacrificed. The star Betelgeuse means ‘The Coming Branch’ and it is same Branch that is portrayed in Virgo’s left hand. The star in Orion’s raised foot is called Rigel and it means ‘the foot that crushed’. These stars are telling the world: a Light will come forth to the world and grow into a Branch. Then it gets wounded and bruised in a sacrifice and then goes on to crush his enemy with his foot.
This is explaining how the People of God bring the Word of God to the world. First it goes forth as a pure true light, then it gets bruised and wounded (corrupted), but then it grows back to crush its enemy. Revelation 12:14; ‘And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.’ The woman in this verse portrays the People of God being protected by the Great Wings of Gods Spirit. Gods people were being nourished. They needed to be strengthened in order to bring the Word of God to the world. It is a time when the Serpent/Satan is attacking the Churches in the world that are trying to bring the true Gospel message.
The second Deacon for the sign of Taurus is the constellation Eridanus and it means ‘The River of the Judge’. Orion’s left foot is stepping on Eridanus, the River of the Judge, a flowing river of fire. Psalm 50: 3; ‘Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before Him’…,. The third and final Deacon for the sign of Taurus is called Auriga. The name Auriga is from the Hebrew root word that means ‘a shepherd’.
End of the Second Season
The three Deacons for Aries are Cassiopeia, Perseus, and Cetus.
The third sign for the Second Season is Aries. In Greek, the word Aries means either ‘ram’ or ‘lamb’. The Hebrew name is Taleh and it means ‘the lamb sent forth’. Most of the ancient drawings of Aries portray it as a ram with a golden fleece. The ancient Akkadians called Aries ‘Bara Ziggar’. The root word bar means ‘a sacrifice’ and the root word ziggar means ‘making right’. The ancient meaning for the sign of Aries is ‘the sacrifice of making right’. This is the most accurate portrayal of the golden ram called Aries.
It portrays a sacrifice to make everything right. The concept of a sacrifice and what was made right is what the sign of Aries portrays. The star located in the center of the ram’s forehead in Aries is called El Nath and in Hebrew it means ‘wounded or slain’. This star is portraying the intent of the Ram and what is on the center of its mind. The Ram is about to be slain and it is a portrayal of God making a sacrifice.
In Arabic the star located in the Ram’s left horn is called Al Sheratan, and it means ‘bruised’. This is showing that God will not completely kill the sacrifice, God will only bruise it. Aries portrays the sign of Jesus and his testimony became the Gospel message. As such, this sacrifice is portraying how God only wounded and bruised the Word of God.
The Word of God can not die. The star located in the head of the Ram is called Mesartim in Hebrew and this means ‘the binding’. This star portrays a binding agreement that can not be changed. The Messiah was the last chance that God would reach out to his Chosen People. It was their last chance to receive the Truth as a nation and it is a binding covenant. The sign of Aries is pointing to a time when God sacrificed the Truth coming from the Torah. It was the last chance God would reach out to his Chosen People of the Torah and bless them as a nation. God sacrificed his First Love. The Torah would no longer bring people to God.
God needed to divorce them so that he could give his Gospel to his next group of believers, the Church. The star in the Ram’s forehead and the star in its left horn tell an amazing story. These two stars mark the exact time in history when Jesus was crucified. During the same time that Jesus was being crucified, the sun ascended from the star El Nath to the star Al Sheratan. The star El Nath is located in the center of the Ram’s forehead. The star Al Sheratan is located in the Ram’s left horn. The sun passed through them on the same time Jesus was crucufied. The purpose of the Golden Ram was revealed in the stars above. This is not a casual coincidence that the stars and the sun proclaimed this amazing event to the world.
Aries is the sign of Jesus in the night sky. The signs of Jesus (Aries) and Mary (Virgo) both have lofty places among the stars. Jesus is the Messiah, was anointed with the authority to teach the perfect wisdom, understanding and knowledge of God. God continually reminded the People of God with prophets to worship God and God alone. But, even though many prophets had been sent, the People of God always turned away from God. Jesus delivered Gods message, but amazingly enough many rejected the message. Jesus gave his life teaching the message that God gave him to bring. When Jesus died, God cut off His Chosen People. God divorced them and cut them off as a nation. This is the sacrifice that God made.
The three Deacons for Aries are Cassiopeia, Perseus, and Cetus. The first Deacon for Aries is Cassiopeia. In Hebrew it means ‘the enthroned’ or ‘the beautiful’. Cassiopeia portrays a beautiful queen seated on a heavenly throne. The meaning of the star Shedar is ‘the freed’. The meaning of the star Caph is ‘the branch’. She is the beautiful branch that was freed. In her hands she is holding an olive branch, which is used to represent a great victory. Cassiopeia is seated next to Cepheus, the King of Heaven. In Arabic, Cassiopeia means ‘the freed’.Cassiopeia portrays the People of God freed from the chains that bound them. She portrays God’s new bride, the Gospel Church. Cassiopeia is the pure bride for the King at the wedding ceremony. Revelations 19:7; ‘Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and His wife hath made herself ready.’
The second Deacon of Aries is Cetus. Cetus is a nasty constellation and it is called ‘the great enemy bound’. The Hebrew name is Menkar and it means ‘the chained enemy’. It is portrayed in the stars as a furious sea monster. The name Cetus means ‘the great enemy bound’ and this is a portrayal of Satan. Satan is also represented by several other constellations. They are Draco, Hydra, and the Serpent. Isaiah 21:1; ‘In that day the Lord with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent,even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea.’ Cetus is leviathan! Tthe star Mira means ‘the repel’. The star Diphda means ‘overthrown’ or ‘thrust down’. Cetus is the world’s enemey who is overthrown by God.
The third Deacon of Aries is Perseus, which means ‘the ‘Breaker of Chains’. Perseus is a warrior that can break chains. The star called Al-Ghul means ‘the Demon Star’. It portrays the eye of the Medusa. Perseus is holding the head of Medusa in his left hand.
The Second Season of the Zodiac
The Second Season has the three Zodiac signs of Gemini, Taurus, and Aries.
THE SECOND SEASON
The Second Season has the three Zodiac signs of Gemini, Taurus, and Aries. Gemini portrays the God’s People, Taurus portrays God’s Spirit, and Aries portrays God’s Word. The season begins with the two warriors in Gemini being bonded together. They are fighting for the Word of God. The Torah and the Gospel are joined together and they form the Bible. They are spreading the Torah and the Gospel to the world.
Gemini portrays the Word of God spreading like a mighty Branch by the People of God, as they go out in the world two by two. The second covenant with God’s people is finalized at the beginning of the Second Season. God makes the Christian Church the second bride. The Messiah taught the Gospel to the People of God. Some followed the Messiah’s teachings and they became the Church. The Church is the place of him who cometh. In the Second Season the Messiah taught the Church what it needed to know. Jesus taught the People of God and they became the true Church.
Taurus portrays the Church being nourished during the Second Season to gain strength before it is allowed to be assaulted by Satan. When the Church is being nourished with Truth, it is being protected by the Spirit of God. The Serpent is trying to assult the Church but the Church is being protected so it can grow. The second covenant between the Word of God and the Church is finalized. That is when the Christian Church becomes God’s second bride. The Church is pure and clean. She is a faithful and truthful bride. She has not been out in the world long enough to be mislead or to be corrupted by all the worldly lusts that awaits it. The Church is a common fellowship of Believers going forward with the protection and guidance of God’s Unseen Spirit.
Aries portrays the Messiah as the Word of God. Jesus delivered the true Gospel message. Jesus delivered a faithful message. The chosen people rejected the message, as they rejected the prophets before Jesus. Jesus portrays the Lamb that is slain. What is slain; is the Torah. The Torah will be cut off and no longer provide the Truth. God cuts off the first bride and marries a new bride. The first bride was unfaithful and turned away from God many times. The first part of Gods Word went to the chosen people, but they turned away from God again and again.
But in the Third Season the Great Serpent will be allowed to assault God’s second love. The Church will be tried and tested. The two hands of God will release the enemy into the world. And God allows the Church to be tested by Satan. Taurus portrays the Spirit of God in the world. The bull is charging forward and protecting the Church. The Spirit of God is next to the Church. The Spirit of God is the ‘Ever Watching Eye of God’ and the ‘Governor of the Heavens’. The Royal Star,Aldebaron is the eye of the bull and it portrays the Spirit of God. Gods Spirit sees all things. The Royal Star in the eye of Taurus marks the middle of the Second Season.
Beginning of the Third Season
The three Deacons for Pisces are; The Band, Andromeda, and Cepheus.
The first sign for the Third Season of the Zodiac Prophecy is Pisces and Pisces means ‘the Fishes’ in Latin. The sign portrays two fish, one swimming to the North Star and the other swimming on the celestial equatorial line. This is currently the spot in the night sky where the ecliptic line begins to fall below the equatorial line. At first appearance every thing looks fine with the sign of Pisces. However, the two fish have ropes tied to their tails. One of the Deacons of Pisces is called The Band. The Band(s) are the ropes tied to the tails of the two fish. One end of the Band is tied to a fish and the other end connects to a sea monster called Cetus, who portrays Satan.
The fish are alive, but neither of the fish can swim freely because they are both bound to the sea monster, Cetus. The binding of the fish to the sea monster portrays the Bands of Wickedness. The reigns of evilness are binding the fish. The reigns controlling the fish portray the Bands of Wickedness taking control over the People of God. The ancient Egyptian name for this constellation is Pisces Hori and it means ‘the fishes of him that cometh’. This name describes that the fish belonged to somebody who will be coming back to do something to them. The star Okda means ‘the united’ and it portrays the fish being united, just like the two warriors in Gemini are united. The star Al Samaca means ‘the upheld’ and it portrays the fish being supported by someone who is trying to lift them up. The fish are important to their owner who will come back. In Hebrew the star Dagim means ‘the multitudes’. The star Nuno (Snsk) means ‘the fish lengthen out‘. This portrays the fish have reached their end. The fish are coming to the end of their mission and can not swim much further with ropes tied to their tails.
The stars describe Pisces as a multitude of important fish that are bound. The fish are in the grasp of the sea monster’s Bands of Wickedness. The fish are under the reign of a deadly sea monster. It is controlling and directing the fish in the Third Season. The fish in Pisces can not swim freely or get away from the sea monster’s deadly hold. In the early days of the Church the believers in Jesus were called Echthues, which means fish. Jesus sent the Apostles to be fishers of men. They are fishing for the souls of the lost. Peter and Andrew were casting their net in the Sea of Galilee, Jesus said, ’Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men’.Jeremiah 16:15; ‘I will send for many fishers, and they shall fish them.’ The First Fish portrays the People of God from the Torah. That is God’s first bride, the chosen people who turned away.
God sent many prophets to show them the way home again and again, but many rejected the prophet’s messages. God sent a perfect messenger to the chosen people, the Messiah. Jesus the son of Mary was anointed with the perfect knowledge of God. If they did not listen to the Messiah they never would. And most rejected the Messiah’s message. So God sacrificed his first bride and married a second bride to the Gospel. The Gospel that Jesus taught was given to the Church, the Second Fish portrays the Christian Church. The Church was given the mission to faithfully deliver the true message of God to the world the Gospel.
The Torah (first fish) and the Gospel (second fish) are the first and second parts of the Word of God. Jesus was sent to the Jews as their Messiah and the Christians made him their god. The two fish in Pisces portray God’s first and second bride. God married the first bride to the Torah. The second bride is married to the Gospel. The two brides are portrayed by the two fish in Pisces, which are bound to a deadly sea monster. This is a vivid portrayal of the people of God being controlled by Satan. The Bible has several similar comparisons to the Church being under the control of an evil force.
During the early days of the Church Peter talks about false prophets being among them, even at that time! Peter II, 2:1: ‘But there were false prophets also among the people even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.’ Peter is describing false prophets during his time. There are many false teachers among the People of GOD. The fish bound to the sea monster are following the lead of Satan.
The false prophets are in the Churches teaching lies. The Church People do not know the Truth. Pisces portrays the Torah and the Gospel being controlled by Satan’s false prophets. The fish can not get away. The false gospels are the ropes that bind the fish to the sea monster Cetus. There are many, many references in the Bible that describe the Church members being lied to by false prophets.
Jeremiah 14; ‘Then the Lord said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination,’
Mathew 7:15; ‘Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.’
Mark 13:22; ‘For false christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall show signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.’
The three Deacons for Pisces are; The Band, Andromeda, and Cepheus. The first Deacon is the Band, which are the two ropes binding the two fish to the sea monster, Cetus. The binding of the fish to the sea monster portrays the Bands of Wickedness used by Satan to control Pisces. There are many warnings of false prophets deceiving many people in many Churches.
The second Deacon of Pisces is Andromeda, which means ‘the woman in chains’. Andromeda’s arms and feet are bound heavily in thick chains. Andromeda portrays the Church. The chains binding Andromeda are the same ropes that bind the fish in Pisces. They are bound with Satan’s lies. The Church is weak and easy prey for Satan. In Hebrew the two stars named, Mirach and Mizar, both mean ‘the weak’. The star Adhil, means ‘the afflicted’ and the star Sirra means ‘the chained’. In Arabic the stars, Al Phiratz means ‘the broken down’ and Al Maach, means ‘the struck down’. Andromeda portrays the queen of heaven being bound in chains and afflicted. Andromeda is weak and broken down and is portraying the Church being destroyed. The truth has been replaced with false teachings.
The third Deacon Cepheus, means ‘the Royal Branch’ in Greek. The star Alphirk in Cepheus’s belt means ‘the Redeemer’. Cepheus sits on a throne holding a scepter in his hand. He is wearing a golden crown and a royal robe. Cepheus is portraying the King a Royal Branch. The King shall redeem his Truthful bride.
Middle of the Third Season
Aquarius with three Deacons; Southern Fish, Pegasus, and Cygnus.
Aquarius is the second sign of the Third Season. It is a star picture of an old man pouring water out of a large jar. Flowing out of the jar is a never ending river of water that flows into the mouth of a great fish. The great fish that the water is flowing into is the Southern Fish. It is the first Deacon for the sign Aquarius. The star in his right shoulder of the strongman is Sa’ad al Melik and it means ‘the record of the pouring out’. The star in his left shoulder is Saad al Suud means “who goeth and returneth”, or “pourer out a stream”. God pours out the Word of God by the Prophets and the Messiah. The Word of God flows like a river into the hearts of the Believers.
Aquarius is portraying the Third Part of the Word of God being poured out into the world. The first part is the Torah, the second part is the Gospel, and the third part is the Qur’an. The star Al Sa’ad al Bula means ‘the good fortune of the swallower’. It portrays the person who drinks the water flowing out of the jar will have a good fortune. The best fortune a person can have is in an everlasting world. It is good to have a place in heaven. The star in the elbow of the strongman Al Sa’ad Ahbiyah means ‘the lucky star of hidden things’. The working of the Word of God is hidden from people. Only God knows all things. The luck and good fortune a person receives is not seen. It is an unseen gift from God. The lucky star of hidden things portrays how lucky a person is when the gift of eternal life is poured into them.
The sign Aquarius portrays the pouring forth of water, the Third Part of the Word of God, the Qur’an. Revelation 22:1; …And he showed me a pure river of Water of Life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God… This pure river of water is called the ‘Water of Life’. The Torah-Gospel-Qur’an is the Water of Life. The Word of God is the “Torah-Gospel-Qur’an”. But the first two parts “Torah-Gospel” has been corrupted by Satan’s lies. Jesus delivered the Gospel to guide and correct the people of the Torah. Muhammad delivered the Qur’an to guide the world to Truth and to correct the Gospel lies. Jesus and Muhammad are brothers in God. They both delivered God’s true message. But the Bible became bruised.
The first time the Word of God flowed out to the world was the Bible, but the Bible becomes corrupted by Satan’s lies. The new water the strongman pours out flows into the mouth of the great Southern Fish. A very important change happens in the Zodiac Prophecy during the Third Season. There is a new fish receiving the Word of God. The Truth is not poured into the first or the second fish anymore. This change is not good for the two fish in Pisces. The first and second fish are bound to Satan. A Royal Star marks the middle of each season. There are Four Seasons and Four Royal Stars. Only three of the four Royal Stars are in a Zodiac sign on the ecliptic line. One of the Royal Stars is not in a Zodiac sign.
The Royal Star not in a Zodiac sign is in the Third Season. It is far below the ecliptic line in the Third Fish. Aquarius is pouring the crystal clear water into the mouth of the third fish, the Southern Fish, portrays Islam. The Royal Star, Fom al Haut, portrays the mouth of the fish and it means‘the mouth of the fish’. The water is not being poured into the fish bound by the ropes in Pisces to help them. There is no help for them. The first and second fish do not receive the new water poured out by Aquarius. The Southern Fish gets all of the new Water of Life. The 1st and 2nd fish in Pisces completed their mission and will soon become dead. There is a change in who the Water of Life is poured into during the Third Season. It is portrayed by the third fish receiving the Water of Life.
There are three fish in the Zodiac message. The first and second fish in Pisces are bound by the Bands of Wickedness and the third fish, the Southern Fish swims free. Two fish are bound to Satan and the third fish receives the new Water of Life, which is the Qur’an. The third fish is the Southern Fish and it portrays Islam. This was prophesied by the prophet Zechariah 13: 7-9; “Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the Lord of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones. And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, saith the Lord, TWO parts therein shall be CUT OFF and die; but the THIRD shall be left therein. And I will bring the Third Part through the fire, and will REFINE them as silver is refined, and will TRY them as gold is tried, they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, it is my people: and they shall say, The Lord is my God.”
This same message is portrayed by the two fish in Pisces and the third fish portrayed by the Southern Fish. The Third Part of the Word of God is poured out in the Third Season and it is the Qur’an. It is the pure Word of God. The same message is told by the prophet Ezekiel 5: 1-2; “And thou, son of man, take thee a sharp knife, take thee a barber’s razor, and cause it to pass upon thy head and upon thy beard: then take thee balances to weigh, and divide the hair. Thou shaltburn with a fire a third part in the midst of the city, when the days if the siege are fulfilled: and thou shalt take a third part, and smite about it with a knife: and a third part thou shall scatter in the wind; and I will draw out a sword after them.” The first third is burned showing the Torah getting cut off, then the second third is pierced which is the Gospel becoming corrupt, and then the last third is scattered showing the Qur’an going around the world. After the third part is fully scattered, God sends the sword of judgment on the world. And all three parts are weighed & balanced.
The first two parts (Torah & Gospel) have the truth cut off by God and the third part (Qur’an) is spread around the world and remains Truthful till the end. The new water is poured into the Southern Fish. This event is marked by the Royal Star not in a Zodiac sign. The Strongman in Aquarius portrays the Spirit of God pouring out the new Water of Life, the Qur’an into Islam. The Third Fish portrays Islam and it has a Royal Star in its mouth.
The three Deacons for Aquarius are the Southern Fish, Pegasus, and Cygnus. The first Deacon is the Southern Fish. It is the third fish receiving the last water poured out. This great fish is absorbing all of the pure water being poured out by the Spirit of God. All of the water is poured into the Southern Fish and none of it will be lost. The pure water is the final part of the Word of God being poured into the body of Believers. The Southern Fish receives and drinks freely all of the pure water being poured out. This water will last forever and the people who drink it freely shall never be thirsty again.
The second Deacon for Aquarius is Pegasus and it portrays a great white horse with wings. Pegasus has the Milky Way Galaxy in the background and the Milky Way portrays a pathway. The star Markab means ‘returning from afar’ and the starScheat means ‘who goeth and returneth’. The star Al Genib means ‘who carries’ and the star Homan means ‘the water’. These stars are portraying the Water of Life being carried to the world by the angels. Pegasus portrays the angels going back and forth between heaven and the earth carrying the Water of Life.
The last Deacon Cygnus is a beautiful swan. The name Azel means ‘who goes and returns’. The swan is seen soaring through the midst of the Milky Way Galaxy. The star Cycnos means ‘the swan’ or ‘circling’. The star Cygnus means ‘who comes and goes’ or ‘circles’. The star Fafage means ‘shinning forth’ or ‘glorious’. The star Adige means ‘flying swiftly’. The background behind these stars is the center axis of the Milky Way Galaxy. Cygnus and Pegasus portray the angels flowing back and forth between Heaven and Earth carring the crystal clear Water of Life.
End of the Third Season
The three Deacons for Capricorn are Sagitta, Aquila, and Delphinus.
The third sign of the Third Season is Capricorn. Around two thousand years ago the Winter Solstice was in Capricorn. That is how the Tropic of Capricorn got its name. However, due to precession this point now occurs in Sagittarius.
Capricorn is a slain animal. It has the upper body of a goat and the lower body of a fish. The dead head of a goat is placed on a dead fish. A very old Egyptian name for Capricorn is Hupenius and it means ‘the place of sacrifice’. This is the second sacrifice God makes for the Word of God. The first sacrifice was portrayed by Aries when the Torah was cut off. That is when God cut off the first bride, the Chosen People of God. The sign of Capricorn portrays the second time God cuts off the truth. The truth coming from the Gospel is also cut off by God. That is when God divorces the second bride, the Christian Church.
Capricorn is a cut off goat head placed on top of a fish. It portrays the truth coming from the Gospel being cut off. The star Al Gedi located in the horn of the goat means ‘the goat cut off’. The head of the goat is cut off. The horn represents the nation of the goat and the act of being cut off represents an end to something very important. The star Sa’ad al Naschira means ‘the record of the cutting off’ and the star named Al Ma’asad means ‘the slaying’. Another meaning for the star named Al Ma’asad is ‘the sacrifice slain’. The star Deneb Al Gedi means ‘the sacrifice that cometh’.
The Truth coming from the Gospel is cut off and that is the sacrifice that God makes. The People of God in the Churches are being told lies. The false prophets have taken over the “Christian’ Churches and the people listen and believe the lies. The Truth is Cut Off !!! God cutting off the Truth from the Church is what the sign of Capricorn portrays. God’s second bride is a harlot. Capricorn has two animals portrayed in it. The fish portrays the lower body and the goat portrays the head. The fish portrays the People of the Gospel. They are the ones who received the second part of the Word of God.
The fish are used by God to represent their need to live in water. Believers need to drink the pure water of God. Revelation 21:6; ‘I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the Water of Life freely’. The Water of Life is free for anyone to drink. It is a pure river that is crystal clear and it flows from the Throne of God. The Water of Life is the Torah-Gospel-Qur’an, the Word of God. But the 1st & 2ndparts are polluted with Satan’s lies. The goat portrays the people on the Left Hand of God. Mathew 25:31- 46; Jesus tells a parable about the sheep and goats. The parable is summarized as follows: “When the Servant of man shall come in His glory…He shall separate them one from another,… as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: and He shall set the sheep on His Right Hand, but thegoats on the Left…Then shall the King say unto them on His Right hand, Come, ye blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom…Then shall He say on the Left Hand, Depart from Me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire prepared for Satan and his evil spirits’.
The sheep receive life and the goats are cursed. Note: the fire is prepared for Satan and his evil spirits to burn forevermore in, not humans. Humans will perish in the fire. Satan and the evil spirits burn for eternity in hell because they are made from fire.
The purpose for the Right Hand and the Left Hand is also portrayed by Virgo. The right hand of Virgo has the olive branch and the left hand of Virgo has the wheat branch. The wheat branch in her Left hand portrays the Torah & Gospel. That is what the Messiah faithfully completed. The olive branch in Virgo’s Right hand portrays the Qur’an. The olive branch provides the only True Light left in the world and it is blessed by God. The Light of the world is the Qur’an.
The three Deacons for Capricorn are Sagitta, Aquila, and Delphinus. They are all grouped together right above Capricorn’s head. All three have the Milky Way Galaxy as the background portraying the conduit between this world and heaven. Sagitta in Latin means ‘the Arrow’. It is also known as Scham in Hebrew, which means ‘destroying’. It portrays the arrow shot by the Archer to destroy the enemy of God. Zechariah 9:14: ‘And the Lord shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning…’. God’s arrow will go like a lighting strike at His enemy. The second Deacon Aquila, means eagle in Latin. It is a wounded eagle. Aquila is pictured as a wounded eagle that has been pierced by an arrow from God. The stars Tarared means ‘the wounded’, Al Cair means ‘the piercing’, Al Okab means ‘wounded in the heel’. The Word of God is only wounded in the sacrifice when God cuts off the Truth from His people. The Book, Torah-Gospel-Qur’an does not die, but the first two parts are wounded.
The third Deacon Delphinus means dolphin and it is a dolphin jumping out of water. In Hebrew, Dalaph means ‘pouring out of water’. In Arabic Dalaph means ‘coming quickly’. It is jumping above the waters as it dances around on the Milky Way Galaxy. The dolphin has all the characteristics of a fish, but it also has the ability to rise above the water. The dolphin jumping out of the water is a celebration of victory that has come quickly.
The Third Season of the Zodiac Prophecy
The Third Season has the three Zodiac constellations; Pisces, Aquarius, and Capricorn.
THIRD SEASON
The Third Season has the three Zodiac constellations; Pisces, Aquarius, and Capricorn. It begins with Pisces portraying the People of God. Pisces portrays them being infiltrated by false teachings. The Word of God is under a full assault by Satan in the Third Season. It is portrayed by the ropes tied to the tails of the two fish in Pisces. The fish portray the Jewish and Christian nations. The ropes connect to a deadly sea monster. The sea monster is portraying Satan and Satan is the one controlling the two fish. The sea monster will never let go of its deadly grasp. The fish are bound to the sea monster by the Bands of Wickedness. The fish bound to the sea monster portrays the People of God from the Torah & Gospel being bound to the enemy of God. The fish have lengthened out and have gone as far as they can. The two fish in Pisces portray the People of God in serious trouble. Every year more false teachers flow into and control the Church. The concept of false teachings is a very hard thing to see if you believe the lies.
Aquarius portrays the Spirit of God pouring out the gift of eternal life into the world. As the fish in Pisces are being shut down, the Third Part of the Word of God, the Qur’an, is poured out to the third fish. The first two parts are cut off and the third part is refined. The first two parts of God’s word are the Torah and the Gospel. The truth from them both is cut off. The third part of God’s word is the Qur’an. All three of these Books are the Word of God, but only the Qur’an remains Truthful. The pouring out and recording of the Qur’an is portrayed by the sign of Aquarius.
Aquarius portrays the Spirit of God pouring out the Word of God into a new people. They are the Southern Fish and they receive the Water of Life. The two fish in Pisces are bound to Satan by the Bands of Wickedness. There is a clear sign in the night sky for this and it is marked by the Third Season’s Royal Star being in the Southern Fish. There are four Royal Stars and each one of them marks the middle point of the season that they are in. The one Royal Star, which is not on the ecliptic line or in a Zodiac constellation, is in the Third Season. The strongman is pouring the new Water of Life into the Southern Fish and the Royal Star is in the mouth of the third fish.
The Third Season ends with Capricorn, which is a cutoff goat placed on top the body of a fish. The goats are placed in the Left Hand and the Sheep are placed in the Right Hand. The Left Hand is cursed and the Right Hand is blessed. The goat is cutoff and slain. Capricorn portrays God sacrificing the second bride. The second part of the Word of God is cut off because it has become corrupted with Satan’s lies. Capricorn portrays God cutting off the truth to His second bride. God’s first bride received the Torah and the second bride received the Gospel. The Torah and Gospel together are the Bible. The Qur’an is the third and final message form God to be recorded. The Last Messenger from God is Muhammad and Muhammad is God’s Truthful and Final Prophet.
There are two witnesses is Revelation 11:3; ‘And I will give power unto my Two Witnesses, and they shall prophesy….’ God’s Two Witnesses for humanity are the Bible and the Qur’an. The Bible is the witness for the first and second part of God’s Word. The Qur’an is the witness for the third and final part of God’s Word. The Bible is portrayed as the two candlesticks and the Qur’an is portrayed as the two olive trees that will be standing before the Throne of God on the Last Day.
During the Third Season; Pisces portrays the People of God under the control of Satan, Aquarius portrays the Spirit of God pouring out the Qur’an, and Capricorn portrays the Truth of the Bible being cut off.
Beginning of the Fourth Season
Sagittarius with the three Deacons; Lyra, Ara, and Draco.
The Fourth Season of the Zodiac Prophecy begins with Sagittarius portraying the Word of God. The lower body of Sagittarius is a horse and the upper body is a man. He is a mighty centaur who has come back. The Centaur is pulling back on his arrow and getting ready to fire it at the Zodiac sign Scorpio. Sagittarius is aiming the arrow at the star Antarez in Scorpio, it portrays the scorpion’s heart. Sagittarius in Latin means ‘the archer’. An older name for Sagittarius is Semivir and it means ‘half man’. One of the ancient names for Sagittarius is Nunki, and it means ‘the prince of the earth’. In the Egyptian Zodiac of Denderah, Sagittarius is called Pimacre and it means ‘the graciousness one coming forth’.
One of the brightest stars in Sagittarius is called Naim, and it means ‘the gracious one’. The star Pimacre means ‘the gracious beauty of the coming forth’ and the star Naim means ‘the gracious one’. The star Nehushta means ‘the going, or sending forth’and the star Ruchba er rami means ‘the riding of the bowman’. Sagittarius is an archer that is half man and the prince of the earth who will come to us with graciousness. The “gracious beauty/gracious one” portrays The Word of God. It is shown as a half man, which is portraying Jesus. And a prince of the earth, which is portraying Muhammad. The Word of God shoots the arrow into Scorpio.
Jesus and Muhammad are brothers in God and the Word of God will be united and the Truth shall prevail. The Two Witnesses for God are the Qur’an and the Bible. The graciousness one coming forth returns and shoots the arrow. The true Gospel of Jesus will return and unite with its brother, the Qur’an. The BOOK shall be reveled in the End. In the First Season – the First Witness is portrayed by the wheat branch in Virgo’s Left hand (the Bible), the Second Witness is portrayed by the olive branch in Virgo’s Right hand (the Qur’an). The Two Witnesses are portrayed by the cup of wine (Bible) and the olive branch (Qur’an) carved on the Centaurs shield, the Deacon for Virgo.
Sagittarius is also shown as a Lion (the half man) looking back, which is the Bible. And a Man (the man) looking forward, which is the Qur’an. They portray the Two Witnesses. The Two Witnesses in this world are the Word of GOD. They are the Faithful Bible and the Truthful Qur’an. Jesus delivered a Faithful message but it was corrupted. Muhammad delivered the True message and it will always remain True. They are Faithful and True
Revelation 19: 11-13; “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood:… and his name is called The Word of God”… The warrior on the horse who shoots the arrow is called the Word of God !!!
There is one rider with two names, which are Faithful (Bible) and True (Qur’an). They are the Word of God ! The sign of Sagittarius portrays the True Gospel message being united with it’s brother, the Qur’an. God makes them strong together and together they triumph over the enemy of the world. Truth is the arrow that is shoot into the enemy’s heart.
The three Deacons of Sagittarius are; Lyra, Ara, and Draco. Lyra is an eagle holding a harp. It portrays the music of Heaven. It is being carried up to God as the sounds of praise and worship. Music carries the emotional celebration of praise. The brightest star in Lyra is Vega and it means ‘He shall be exalted’. God will be exalted when the arrow is fired. The second Deacon is Ara, which means ‘the Altar’. It is an Altar with a flame burning out the top of it. The altar portrays judgment being poured out. There will come a day when this world will be purged by fire.
The third Deacon is Draco which means ‘the long serpent’. The star in the eye of the dragon is called ‘who is to be destroyed’. The star Al Dib means ‘the reptile’. The churches are following a reptile, as they listen to false gospels cleverly designed by the oldest dragon in the universe. Many people are unknowingly following a reptile.
Middle of Fourth Season
Scorpio with the three Deacons; Serpent, Ophiuchus and Hercules.
The second sign in the Fourth Season of the Zodiac is Scorpio. It is a deadly scorpion with its stinger lifted in the attack position. It is the only Zodiac sign that is poisonous. The scorpion is used to portray a deadly enemy and a symbol of darkness and evil. Scorpio is a deadly scorpion and it is know by many names. In Hebrew it is Akrab, which means ‘the conflict of war’. In the old Coptic language Scorpio is Isdis, which means ‘attack of the enemy’. Scorpio is an enemy attacking and making war. The two star nebulas,Aculeus and Acumen, in the stinger portray physical and emotional blindness. The brightest star in Scorpio is Antares and it means ‘the wounding’. It is located in the heart of the scorpion.
Antares is the Royal Star marking the Fourth Season. Antares is a bright red star located in the heart of the scorpion. The Four Royal Stars are: Regulus in Leo, Al Debaron in Taurus, Fom al Haut in Southern Fish, and Antares in Scorpio. Scorpio has an important correlation with the tribe of Dan in the Torah. Dan is one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The twelve tribes set up ranks made up of four cornerstone camps formed around a central camp, the Levites. The Levites carried out sacred ceremonies for the Tabernacle. The four cornerstone camps surrounded the Levites. Each cornerstone camp had three individual tribes. This created twelve camps around the central Levites camp. The four cornerstone camps and the emblems given to them are: Judah (lion), Ephraim (ox), Reuben (man), and Dan (eagle). The four emblems; lion, ox, man, and eagle, are the four faces on cherubim. They are also portrayed by the Four Royal Stars.
The twelve tribes are given several times in the Bible, but Revelation 7 leaves the tribe of Dan out for a very special reason. Genesis 49:17: ‘Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.’ The tribe of Dan is prophesized in the Bible to eventually become a serpent that bites at the heels of a horse. When the twelve tribes were formed the tribe of Dan was an eagle, the enemy of a serpent. But over time the eagle becomes a serpent. The transformation of the tribe of Dan from an eagle to a serpent is a fulfillment of Jacob’s prophecy in Genesis.
The Tribe of Dan and the Church both are prophesized to fall away from God. In Revelation 2:22 it describes the Church in it’s final days; “ I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into greattribulation, except they repent.”The women cast into a bed is the Church, the followers of the Church are the ones that commit adultery with her. Babylon the Great is the bride. Revelation 18:2-5 summarized; “And he cried… Babylon the Great is fallen…Come out of her, my people…. Scorpio portrays the Church when she is cast into great tribulation. The Church becomes a deadly serpent. The Church becomes an agent for Satan. The Church is transformed into a very venomous creature. It is being consumed by false gospels and it will soon be controlled 100% by Satan. Get out of her while you can!!! It is Satan’s lies that many church members hold the nearest to their heart. The scorpion is filled with a very deadly venom.
The three Deacons for Scorpio are the Serpent, Ophiuchus and Hercules. The first Deacon for Scorpio is the Serpent. The name in Hebrew is Alyah and it means ‘the accursed’. The star named Al Hay means ‘the reptile’. The Serpent is the accursed reptile. The Serpent is wrapped around the hands of the strong man Ophiuchus and the Serpent’s mouth is stretching out to the royal crown. The Royal Crown is the constellation Corona. The Serpent is bending its neck trying to steal the Crown.
The second Deacon is Ophiuchus. He is above Scorpio with his left heel crunching the scorpions head and holding the Serpent. Ophiuchus means ‘the serpent held’. The star in Ophiuchus’s head is Ras Al Hagus and it means ‘the head of him who holds’. Ophiuchus, in Hebrew, is Afeichus, and it means ‘serpent held’. The one that holds the Serpent is the Word of God.
The third Deacon is Hercules. He is the great and mighty man who treads his foot on him who wears the crown of pride. Hercules is bending down on his right knee and wielding a club in his right hand. The star in his right arm means ‘treading underfoot’. His left hand holds a three-headed monster and his left foot steps on the head of Draco the dragon. Hercules is victorious over the Dragon and the three headed monster. The star Ras al Gethi means ‘the head of him who bruises’. The act of bruising is throughout the stars and Bible. Genesis 3:15; “…I will put enmity between thee and the woman, … it shall Bruise thy Head, and thou shalt Bruise his Heel.” The Serpent is bruised stealing the bride. The Word of God is bruised by the lies that corrupt it. Ophiuchus & Hercules portray the Two Witnesses; the Bible and the Qur’an being joined in the End to destroy the enemy of God. The two brother’s arms are made strong by God. The “true Bible” and the Qur’an verify and confirm each other. But the Bible in the world today is corrupt and it needs to be filtered through the Qur’an to find it’s Truth.
End of the Zodiac Prophecy
Libra with the three Deacons; the Crux, the Victim, and the Corona.
The last sign in the Fourth Season is Libra. It is the only Zodiac sign that isnot portrayed as an animal or human. The Latin word Libra means ‘the scales’. In Hebrew Libra is Mozanaim and it means ‘the scales’ or ‘weighing’. There are four stars that portray the scales in the night sky. The two brighter stars are each located in one of the weighing trays. The star Zuben Al Genubi in Arabic means ‘the price which is deficient’, meaning a price needs to be paid for what is in the weighing tray. All of the bad things in our lives will be put on this side of the scale. The star in the other weighing tray is Zuben Al Shemali in Arabic and it means ‘the price which covers’. This represents all of the good things in our lives. On the Day of Judgment we will all be weighed by God. Everything we did in life, both good and bad will be weighed.
The third star Zuben Akrabi means ‘the price of conflict’ and it is located on the side of the scale that has the deficiency. This is the negative side of the scale. The weight on this side of the scale is associated with being in conflict with God. The fourth star Al Gubi means ‘heaped on high’ and it is located on the positive side of the scale and it portrays God’s mercey. The good in our life will be weighed against the bad. But only God can forgive the shortfall. God is All Mercy and All Forgiving and God will forgive the Believers of their shortfall.
Libra portrays how the good in our lives will be weighed against the bad on the Last Day, the Day of Judgment. Libra is the last sign and it portrays the end. In ancient Jewish writings Libra was the letter Tau, the last letter in the alphabet.
The three Deacons for Libra are the Crux, the Victim, and the Corona. The Crux is the first Deacon and Crux in Latin means ‘the cross’. It is also known as the Southern Cross. In Hebrew, it is Adom and it means ‘the cutting off’. The Crux represents the place of justice and the Last Day, it will be the final cut.
The second Deacon is Lupus and it is better known as the Victim. In Hebrew it is called Aseda, which means ‘to be slain’. In Greek, it is Thera meaning ‘beast’. The Centaur stabbing the beast portrays the beast being slain by the Word of God. The Centaur portrays the Two Witnesses, which are the Bible & Qur’an. They have authority over the beast in this world.
The third Deacon is Corona Borealis, which is known as the Royal Crown or just Crown. The Hebrew name Atarah means ‘a kingly crown’. This Crown represents royalty. It is a Crown that will never fade away. It is the Crown that Ophiuchus is holding the Serpent from getting. The Serpent is making its last chance to steal the Royal Crown.
The Fourth Season
The Final Season consists of the three Zodiac signs; Sagittarius, Scorpio, & Libra.
The final and Fourth Season of the Zodiac Prophecy are the three Zodiac signs Sagittarius, Scorpio, & Libra. Sagittarius portrays the unification of the Word of God. The archer returns and shoots the final arrow into the enemy. The star Pimacre means ‘the gracious beauty of the coming forth’ and the star Naim means ‘the gracious one’. The gracious beauty coming forth is the return of the Gospel Truth. The Truth of the Gospel returns and the Two Witnesses are joined together! The Bible Truth is joined with the Qur’an. The star Nehushta means ‘the sending forth’and the star Ruchba er rami means ‘the riding of the bowman’. Sagittarius is an archer that is half man and the prince of the earth who will come to us with graciousness. The Truth returns and shoots the arrow into Scorpio.
Sagittarius portrays the return of a true Gospel message being united with the Qur’an . The Word of God will be a strong arrow in the end. The Gospel message has become corrupted by Satan’s lies, but the Truth from it will return and join with the Qur’an for all to see. They are the Two Witnesses for this world.
The sign of Scorpio is portraying the Church and it is deadly. There is no more good left in it. The Churches are following the lies of the False Prophet. The Church people are not even aware what they are doing. The woman Babylon riding on a scarlet beast is the Church in its final days on earth. The Church becomes the Great Whore Babylon that goes whoring after false gospels. She commits adultery with Satan. God will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. Babylonthe Great has fallen! It is the habitation of devils, the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of the unclean and hateful. Come out of her! Do not partake in her sins and receive her plagues. God remembers her iniquities. False teachings are adultery to God and there is an abundance of adultery in the Churches today. During the Fourth Season there is a great tribulation on this world. It will be a time in history that has never been experienced.
The Fourth Season ends with Libra. It portrays the Spirit of God and the Final Judgment. It is the End of Days! Libra portrays the Time of Judgment. In the end God will be weighing the character of every person on the scale of justice. Every person will be weighed on Gods scale. That is the Last Day and the Day of Judgment.
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. To really be in touch with the beauty astrology has to offer, it requires a commitment to learning all aspects of the art. This page on Celtic Animal Symbols is based on the Ogham system of symbolic language. I love looking to the for inspiration and symbolic meaning because it’s implications are vast. The Ogham is rooted in the symbolic wisdom of trees. If you’ve ever taken a walk in the woods, and been in total rapture by the then you’ve held energetic hands with Druid-kind. You’ve tapped into the same profound esoteric wisdom our Celtic kin utilized for astounding insight. The ancient Celts struck symbolic gold when they mined nature’s energetic matrix for divinatory wisdom. There is nothing that is beyond the reach of trees. Nothing. All of life is touched by tree- branch-hands, or tree-root-feet. Druids knew this intimately. They could feel waves of life radiating from trees, and understood their connection was infinite. Celtic animal symbols are an easy extension of that connection. The animals symbols below are closely affiliated with each tree featured in the Celtic Ogham. Associations are derived from Celtic myth, lore and ritual but mostly I chose these animals because they made sense from a naturalist point of view. What do I mean by that? Our forefathers and mothers observed life and its grandiose, theatrical performances with spiritual eyes. They recognized certain animals favored certain trees. Whether these animals preferred the scent, fruit, shade, or shelter – there is no denying animals have preferences just as humans do. And so, these preferences are how Celtic animal symbols and their Ogham associations are determined. Bear in mind, each tree will have more than just one animal associated with it. I’ll be adding more as time permits. This page on Celtic animal signs is an extension of the I’ve selected each Celtic sign according to their prominence and affiliation with the full moon within each segment of the Celtic (lunar) year. The Celts honored the rhythms of Nature, and observed different flavors of their environment according to the season. Like our Native American kin, the full moon in each month held a special personality. To know more clearly what I mean by this, and their personalities). I cannot say the ancient Celts designated zodiac totem animals according to the time and day of a kinsman/kinswoman’s birth. However, I can attest the Celts were undeniably bound to the animal world. There seems to be no separation between Celtic-kind and animal-kind. Cast your mind back to the time of the Celts, and observe: Their breath united with the breathing forests. Their eyes blink with the flittering feathers from their bird kin. Their hearts beat in rhythm with the wild beasts of the wood. Indeed, no distinction between man and nature is made in Celtic ideology. Just as all prime people know, there is no delineation. There is only one. In that energetic spirit of oneness, I invite you connect with your own lunar Celtic animal sign. Explore the possibilities your lunar totems have for you. Further, explore all the animal personalities in the Celtic year. Doing this might expand your awareness about the people around you, the animals we resonate with, and the glory of our universe. I hope you enjoy these perspectives on as much as I did while writing them. Click on the pictures or links for each sign to learn more about each Celtic animal sign. I mention there is more to astrology than merely learning the zodiac signs and meanings on my This is true
Stag/Deer
The stag Celtic animal sign has high ideals and aspirations. If you want to start a new project, get a Stag sign to help you. They will not be deterred from their vision. They are thorough, patient and their persistence insures their triumphs. When others have long given up, Stags buck their way past boundaries. They are proud, and rightfully so – they hold themselves in a regal way. They are naturally noble, like they came from royalty. This is not to say Stags feel entitled. Far from it. They believe in righteous hard work, and their integrity is their trademark.
CAPRICORN – 22 December – 20 January
The Organizer of the Zodiac, Capricorn is ruled by SATURN, and its symbol is the SEA-GOAT. Its natural place is the TENTH HOUSE, the house of Status and Career. Ambitious Capricorn is an EARTH sign, worry-prone and steadfast. Come to Capricorn with your troubles, and be prepared for worried — even meddling — advice, but also a strong shoulder to lean on.
People who are born under the sign of Capricorn are practical, self-reliant and tenacious. As a Capricorn, people see you as patient, realistic and responsible, but they worry that you take life far too seriously sometimes. Your friends think of you as kind and very peaceable, ambitious and hard working, and know that you can be easily embarrassed, so they try not to tease you too much. You can take the occasional joke, but people might find it difficult sometimes to understand your dry sense of humor. With strangers you can be a little wary, and so come across as aloof and difficult to get to know.
At work, you never brush aside your responsibilities, but you must have a goal to satisfy in order to keep your mind on your work. And if you feel that you are not getting back from your job what you are putting into it, you will most likely move on; a lack of challenge is what bores you most. Your coworkers and friends alike might turn to you with their problems, both personal and professional, because you seem to be a good problem solver and have excellent intuition.
At home and at work, you tend to seek approval and appreciation. If neither is found or offered you will likely move on to someone or something that realizes what a gem of a find you are. Capricorn is an enduring sign, with those born under it often living to a ripe old age. Capricorns are often said to be old when they are young, and young when they are old.
Capricorn Gemstone Meanings:
Snowflake Obsidian: Galvanizes your sense of authority and leadership while also helping you to be flexible in negotiations.
Garnet: Offers a light confidence and lifts some of the seriousness of your disposition. Also a great stone for attracting health and social warmth.
Sapphire: Enhances your intuitive abilities, allowing you to see with the third eye more clearly.
Quick minded, and even quicker wit, the cat of the Celtic year packs a pounce in the realm of intellect. This Celtic animal sign has impeccable reasoning abilities, but moreover they have a knack for seeing the underside of things, a “sixth mental sense” if you will. They have unorthodox vision, and should be called upon when fresh new perspectives are needed in a project. They also have a kind, humanitarian quality that makes them lovable. Although sometimes they can appear aloof because they like to be on the fringe, always observing. Nevertheless, they have the best intentions at heart. Cats are also very creative, and need an artistic outlet to express themselves.
AQUARIUS – 21 January – 19 February
The Scientist of the Zodiac, Aquarius is ruled by URANUS, and its symbol is the WATER-BEARER. Its natural place is the ELEVENTH HOUSE, the house of Friendships and Experimentation. Revolutionary Aquarius is an AIR sign, idealistic and inventive. Aquarius often moodswings, optimistically reforming the social structure one minute, then despondent at the impossibility of perfect happiness the next.
Aquarius is the sign of brotherhood and freedom, and honesty and sincerity are important to those born under it. As an Aquarian, unjustified conventions do not impress you, and you sometimes make a point of being different, most likely in subtle ways.
In relationships you might just attach yourself to your first love, and have problems letting go should the relationship turn sour. While you are involved with a partner, you are constant and faithful, but don’t let this steadiness fool you: you are highly sexed and like an active sex life. This might not run the usual course, either, as you like to try new things in bed.
You derive your comfort from the company of others. As a friend, few can boast to be as loyal and sympathetic as you are, but you can be blind to your own needs sometimes. And although you are easy to befriend, you can be difficult to get to know. Despite this, you love meeting new people and making new friends, and as a result, you are rarely lonely. Most people see you as a bit eccentric, rather determined, and very stubborn. You are far more intellectual than physical, and you tend to relate to people on a mental level. However, no one should doubt how important your friendships are to you.
Even though you love natural beauties, you can crave material belongings, though you are by no means greedy. You take work very seriously since it is you source of income for these goodies and, because of your enjoyment of people, you work best as part of a group. Though you present a calm exterior to the world, this is often deceptive, as you are often anxious and apprehensive because of the seriousness with which you view your relationships with others.
Aquarius Gemstones:
Amethyst: Enhances an amicable mood, and assists in communicating with love and clarity. Amber: Perfect stone for healing emotional injuries. Wear when you are receiving or giving counsel or advice. Hematite: Brings you back down to the ground after you’ve been flying high. Wear when y
Adder/Snake
The Celtic animal sign of the snake has a cool exterior but are infinitely lively. They are curious and are always full of questions about how the world works, and how the people around them work (even if they aren’t openly asking, you can bet they’re figuring out the answers in their own mind). Snakes are natural communicators, and they can be hugely persuasive. If they are passionate about a cause they can round up the whole neighborhood with their zeal and enthusiasm for their purpose. Snakes can be spontaneous and unpredictable too. And although they’re pretty flexible, they like things to go their way (who doesn’t?), and will prove to be uncooperative if push
PISCES – 20 February – 20 March
The Mystic of the Zodiac, Pisces is ruled by NEPTUNE, and its symbol is the FISH. Its natural place is the TWELFTH HOUSE, the house of Sorrow and Karma. Intuitive Pisces is a WATER sign, sensitive and adaptable. A chameleon, insecure Pisces can powerfully attain the attributes of any other sign — all to help it fit in.
Pisces is the most sensitive sign of the Zodiac, with those born under the sign of the fishes being very susceptible to the thoughts and feelings of those around them. A lack of willpower and an inability to make up their minds means that Pisceans will often suffer an unjust situation rather than stand up for themselves.
If you are a Pisces, your peers are likely to see you as shy, idealistic, dreamy and kind, but at the same time impractical, irresponsible and sometimes self-destructive. With these combinations, you are creative and resourceful in all you want to do, but you usually lack the ambition to actually get up and do any of it.
You are very imaginative, but your imagination tends to run wild sometimes, giving you great ideas but leaving you, stubborn and indecisive as you are, stuck with decisions that can’t be made or in a position that isn’t quite right. These problems are often compounded when the thoughts of others stimulate your active mind.
As a lover, you are faithful and love to dabble in the art of sexual fantasy. You are unselfish, loveable and eager to help whomever you might be with. However, warn your mate in advance that if you break the tryst off, you might be stubborn, awkward, selfish, or even nasty about the entire ordeal.
Pisces Gemstone Meanings:
Bloodstone: The power to ground. Wear when those deep currents of yours threatened to pull you away from safe harbor. Aquamarine: Offers heightened awareness, and gives you spot-on clarity when worn with intent for psychic accuracy. Opal: For Pisces, this stone has a unique comforting effect, and helps protect against addictive behaviors.
The fox sign is amazingly cunning and knows how to work a room with sly, sexy humor. Full of guile, vigor and bright intelligence the fox is an untamable force. This Celtic animal sign is the one to take with you on exotic vacations, they will wind your ways into amazing adventures. They have a knack for story telling, and every experience is fodder for their tales. They are tender-hearted, although they don’t show that soft side too often because they’re too busy playing and cracking jokes. However, they aren’t shy about showing their loyalty; if you are the friend of the fox, you have a friend for life. Highly energetic and courageous, the fox has an indomitable spirit
ARIES – 21 March – 20 April
The Pioneer of the Zodiac, Aries is ruled by MARS, and its symbol is the RAM. Its natural place is the FIRST HOUSE, the house of Personal Identity. Independent Aries is a FIRE sign, impulsive and energetic. Rarely looking before it leaps, Aries sometimes has a problem completing tasks, too caught up in the allure of the Next Big Thing.
Aries is a sign of new beginnings, and as an Arian you tend to be a quick thinker and doer, but you are apt to lack patience with those who aren’t. You are enthusiastic, full of energy, and always ready to try something new. You like to pick subjects which are “yours” and put your head to work on them down to the tiniest details, but then ignore the finer points of other matters which might be just as important but are not quite your “thing”. Because of this you begin many projects and do them well until you lose interest in them; then you just quit. And (there’s no nice way to say this) you can be a bit of a slob.
On the upside, you are willing to make sacrifices, sometimes major ones, in order to help yourself or others. For example, you wouldn’t mind if members of the family had to shack up with you for a while so long as they didn’t infringe too much on your life and private time.
You are usually decisive and competitive at work, but you lack motivation in domestic activities. This sometimes leads to the sacrifice of a relationship so that you might further your career. To give you a bit of credit, though, you are very faithful once you do fall in love, but before that, your lovers had better watch out – Arians often have a high sex drive that leads them in experimental directions.
While you do make a good friend, you can be impatient and have a nasty temper. These traits sometimes lead you to be aggressive and direct, a bit more so than many people can take. When you are in a good mood, though, you are one of the more cheerful, spontaneous, and generous people in your circle of friends.
Every now and again you feel the need to prove yourself, and this can lead you to be a bit impulsive or maybe even forceful in trying to make your point. For some reason, you can’t quite accept criticism, even if it is constructive; but when you feel you’ve failed at something it doesn’t se
Aries Gemstones:
Diamonds: These will enhance your ability to cut through clutter and see facts clearly. Diamonds also enhance luck in wealth for Aries personalities. Amethyst: Perfect for activating patience, and balancing out your moods if things aren’t going the way you want. Emerald: Wear for protection, and when you need a bit of settling and grounding after having been charged up with actiont you back. Instead, it spurs you on, and yo
Cow/Bull
Strong, loving, stable and sure are the watchwords for the bulls of the Celtic lunar year. Cows/bulls are the ones you turn to when you need a shoulder to cry on, honest opinions and solid advice (particularly in relationships). These Celtic animal signs have bullseye intuition and can spot a liar from a mile away. Because they’re highly intuitive, they can be misunderstood as moody or over emotional. They also come by stubborness honestly. They have excellent taste, and have a flair for classy elegance in fashion and home décor. These signs are as trustworthy as the day is long, and know how to keep a secret.
u’ll do anything to prove you’re the besTAURUS – 21 April – 21 May
The Builder of the Zodiac, Taurus is ruled by VENUS, and its symbol is the BULL. Its natural place is the SECOND HOUSE, the house of Possessions. Productive Taurus is an EARTH sign, reliable and materialistic. With a fine aesthetic sense and stubborn will to have things its own way, Taurus invariably surrounds itself with material beauty — be it artistic or natural.
People who are born under the sign of Taurus are usually practical and persistent, solid and reliable, but sometimes a bit stubborn. As a Taurean, you are very sensible when it comes to your job and money, but your overriding motivation in all things is a need for security. You can be artistically inclined, and have an appreciation of beauty and luxury.
Sometimes you can be a bit arrogant about your work, and you like to work at your own pace. There tends to be a focus on material acquisitions in your life, and the only reason you work is for the money it provides to allow you to “get more stuff.” You crave comfort, satisfaction, and pleasure; all of which you feel can be had with money. Your strong desire for emotional and material security leads you to work hard to get what you need.
You are very serious and loyal once in a relationship, and you tend to be very sensual and patient, which generally makes for great lovers. However, after the novelty of a new love wears off, there’s a danger of becoming a couch potato.
For some reason, you like not only to become involved with, but also overburdened by, others’ problems. Because of this involvement, you sometimes feel that a friendship is a property, and you often get very possessive and jealous.
You are usually successful at any venture which you put effort into, whether it be personal or professional. You strive for spirituality through practical works, and sometimes this shows through your materialism. With anything you do, you are very responsible, but most importantly, you are s Taurus Gemstone Meanings:
Emeralds: Opens up creativity and a feeling of connection. Also a protective stone for Taureans, as well as boosts self-esteem . Rose Quartz: Wear for social occasions and when you want your environment wrapped in a loving, caring feeling. Lapis Lazuli: If you’re feeling unstable, lapis will help you regain your connections to that which is most important to you. Also helps with intuitive clarity. marter than people think.
May 13 – June 9
The Celtic animal sign of seahorse is vastly flexible and resourceful. The seahorse is the person you want managing your finances or handling your legal matters because these people are infinitely clever (if there’s a loophole, they’ve either found it or invented it). They also have amazing memory retention. They are sometimes hard to follow because they’re minds are so sharp. They can also be changeable, but they always come back around to a level of high charisma. These people are astoundingly versatile and adapt remarkably well in any environment. Seahorses are so loveable too. Even better, they love being adored, and easily reciprocate affection.
GEMINI – 22 May – 21 June
The Communicator of the Zodiac, Gemini is ruled by MERCURY, and its symbol is the TWINS. Its natural place is the THIRD HOUSE, the house of Communication. Curious Gemini is an AIR sign, analytical and ever-changing. Often times overly intellectual and unstable, Gemini reserves the right to change its mind, often “forgetting” to communicate the unpleasant.
As a Gemini you usually think and act swiftly, and are always on your toes. Chatty and sociable, sometimes with a tendency to gossip, you are likely to be highly imaginative with a mind that is constantly seeking new information and craving new experiences. You love to study anything and everything that crosses your path. Because of this intense love of knowledge, if you are undereducated, or badly so, you might feel miserable and make those around you feel the same.
When your are intellectually satisfied, you can be refined and charming. However, you are not happy if things do not go your way. Everything has a place in your world, and if anything is misplaced, everyone around you suffers. As a Gemini, you are likely to find that when an emergency arises, you are cool and calm, unlike those who will panic around you. In these types of situations, you are able not only to develop solutions or plans of action, but good ones at that.
Geminis see money as a means of power and freedom. This is not to say that you are greedy, though. You simply like to be secure, and money allows this. Work is important to you in that it helps provide this security and gives you something to do. If you can’t work, it causes you to feel unsettled and restless. However, you’re not always reliable on the job. You only complete a task if you’re truly interested, otherwise you tend to go in search of more fulfilling projects. As something of a non-conformist, you can be very individualistic and creative. You can be witty, sociable and courteous, and enjoy being well known and liked, but you’re not willing to change yourself in order to have this satisfaction. You dislike being tied down in any way, be it in a friendship or a relationship, and sometimes seek out changes if you start to feel trapped.
Although it is difficult for such people to take advice, they are patient with others when it comes to giving a helping hand, and their ability to look at a problem from a variety of angles is extremely useful. When faced with a dilemma, snake people, as a rule, act with speed and conviction, since they believe intensely in what they are doing and rarely waste time or energy on projects lacking in good potential
Gemini Gemstones:
Agate: Wear when you need your highest intention to be revealed. Good for bringing about softness, comfort and healing too. Tourmaline: Magnificent for focus and mental acuity. Also good to keep with you to aid with meditative practices. Citrine: A great stone when you just need a lift. Wear to keep your mood spark
The wren Celtic animal sign is associated with freshness, and opening to new insights, and sunnier dispositions. They are natural care givers and will sign sweet melodies to cheer their friends and family. They remain calm in the midst of stormy weather. You want to have these people with you if you find yourself in a crisis; they are resourceful and stay cool under pressure. Wrens are self-motivated (they know how to get what they want) and work best in solo situations. They are also have a high sense of responsibility and moral integrity. They seek balance in their lives by being leaders at work on in the community, but secretly they would rather be traveling abroad living a life of a gypsy (this however, is often against their better judgment).
, Cancer is ruled by THE MOON, and its symbol is the CRAB. Its natural place is the FOURTH HOUSE, which is concerned with Matters of Home Life. Nurturing Cancer is a WATER sign, supportive and emotional. Prone to emotional tides, a Cancer believes “a man’s home is his castle” — and cocooning a legitimate lifestyle choice. ly, fresh and bright.
CANCER – 22 June – 22 July
Like the crab that represents them, people who are born under the sign of Cancer can be curious and complex creatures. Emotional security and tranquility are your overriding concerns, and you tend to feel things deeply. If you are a Cancer, you are most likely doggedly determined when it comes to getting what you want if it will promote your sense of safety. You are very conscience-ridden, which explains your strong sense of responsibility towards not only yourself but others. When you put your mind to it, you almost always achieve your goals.
People might find you extremely difficult to get to know as you can be shy and evasive in public, but you are open, loyal and protective to those close friends and family whom you trust. Perhaps because the Sun changes direction in Cancer, you can be temperamental. At times you will seem to have the greatest love for life, yet at others you can be nothing but a self-pitying mess. You can be pleasant and cheerful, or you can be egotistical and vain.
A trait which others might find annoying about you is that you are most likely passive-aggressive. This can lead to a lot of stubbornness on your part. You do, however, pay attention to details and are usually punctual, exact, and efficient. But let others beware: only you can talk yourself into something, and no-one can make you do anything that you don’t want to do.
Your friends may note that you are a good listener and are emotionally sensitive. If you have a problem, such as worries about your family or money, you are more likely to brood over it than to seek solace or solutions. Deep down, all you want is to feel safe, secure, and loved. This aspect of your personality goes hand-in-hand with your strong domestic urge. There is little more that you would like than to settle down and create a home. You do well in relationships because you are a good diplomat whenever problems arise, and you never forget a single moment of anything that ever happens. Partnerships are preferable to you, as the thought of loneliness is frightening. If you can control the mood swings and tendency to retreat into your shell at the merest hint of trouble, you can do very well.
Cancer Gemstone Meanings:
Pearls: Perfect to keep with you when you’re contemplating decisions as it helps strengthen inner wisdom. Moonstone: Soothes moodiness. Wear when you’re feeling out of sorts as it helps with clarity. Also great to wear while doing for intuitive workPeridotanding gem for healing. And, for Cancerians, this stone is also useful for lifting depression. outs
July 8 – August 4
Exuberant, expansive and powerful, the Celtic animal sign of the horse will give you a run for your money. Naturally competitive, and rightfully so. The horse has loads of talent, and enough confidence to go ‘round, particularly in business matters. They have a sixth sense when it comes to strategy and navigation (these signs have an uncanny internal compass). They are gregarious, and openly charming (even flirty). They make grand appearances, and know how to carry themselves with style and authority. They do well in leadership positions, but they are just as happy to be the helpers of the clan (as long as they are given adequate recognition for their talents and contributions). Potentially headstrong, they are also valiant in times of adversity
LEO – 23 July – 23 August
The Entertainer of the Zodiac, Leo is ruled by THE SUN, and its symbol is the LION. Its natural place is the FIFTH HOUSE, the house of Children and Pleasure. Expressive Leo is a FIRE sign, creative and grandiose. Keep Leo at the center of attention, and you’ll both be happy.
The lion symbolizes Leo, and people born under this sign are often as proud as the king of the jungle himself. Leo is a very ambitious and strong-willed sign, and Leos like nothing better than being the center of attention.
If you are a Leo, you are most likely generous and willing to give of your time and money, especially if it makes you look good in the eyes of others. However, as selfless as you can be at your best, you also tend to feel that you must have the spotlight. When such times arise, you are overconfident, frank and outspoken, which can become a bit wearing on your friends.
Money is important to you, but only in that it helps you to achieve your goals. With this in mind, you will do almost anything to get what you want, and you are more interested in the big picture than the niggling details in any situation. Once you believe in a project, you are loyal to it until the very end. Because of this tendency, you like to be placed in positions of authority that have a lot of delegation power and leadership duties; this helps you to inspire people with your causes. If this desire to lead is not fulfilled, you might just turn into a lazy lion.
As in the animal kingdom, female Leos tend to be a bit more dominant. Both sexes can be practical, philosophical, and spiritual, which helps them to get their way of thinking across. Leos are strongly attracted to the opposite sex, too.
Relating back to your animal instincts, you are most likely to be a lover of nature. Like the lion, you are seen as noble and very proud; you cannot tolerate teasing. You always fight fairly, though at times you may lack tact and diplomacy. The only time you might gripe is when you’re ill or stressed, which is rare. Overall, this is a most agreeable sign to be born under because of the generous basis that it lends to you.
Leo Gemstones:
Ruby: Enhances the warmth and generosity inherent to your nature. Wear during social events when your intent is to experience harmonious communication. Topaz: Helps clear physical blockages. Also good for mental clarity. Wear when you need to focus on projects. Tiger Eye: Enhances perception, great for psychic development and intuition work. Also helpful for visions (scrying).
Fish/Salmon
August 5 – September 1
Salmon signs dive deep in their inner waters for inspiration, bright visions and dreamy perspective. They are naturally intuitive but they don’t make a big deal out of it. These people have a unique view of the world which makes them some of the community’s best artists, poets and visionaries. Some times they dive way too deep for the rest of us, and some just can’t follow where they swim. But that’s okay, the fish sign needs that kind of depth, isolation and introspection because when they come back up for air, the world is awed by their brilliance and insig VIRGO – 24 August – 23 September
The Perfectionist of the Zodiac, Virgo is ruled by MERCURY, and its symbol is the VIRGIN. Its natural place is the SIXTH HOUSE, the house of Work and Duty. Practical Virgo is an EARTH sign, detail-oriented and obsessive. Clean-freak Virgo wants a tidy desktop — and will do anything to get it.
Virgos are perfectionists and work hard in any area of life to achieve things that they can feel proud of. Cautious, self-reliant and discriminating, Virgos find it difficult to seek help from others, as few match up to their standards of perfection.
As a Virgo, you are most likely bright, intelligent and pick up on everything going on around you. You like to have something to do to occupy your time rather than sitting around twiddling your thumbs, but you don’t like to take on too much at once, either. The projects you do invest time in, however, are always done well because you are exceedingly organized and love to get everything just right. You pay intense attention to details, and because of your perfectionism you appreciate the hard work of others, especially when it is of high quality. When you’re not working, you like to go out in search of new things to explore and learn about.
Personally, though, you can be wearing. You like things done your own way, and you can be nit-picky about even the smallest aspects of a given situation. Your friends, though they find you to be a loyal and trustworthy person, find this habit incredibly annoying. At first they thought you were shy, but when the ice was broken – boy! Although you’re a good friend who will help others until your back breaks, you often neglect you own needs. As close as you are to some of your friends, you aren’t very “huggy” and don’t like a whole lot of personal contact. You may search for a long time to find a partner of whom you can approve, and quite a number of Virgos never find anyone who meets their exacting standards. At home, you tend to be authoritative, but not in a constricting way. Most Virgos make exceptionally good heads of house. However, the biggest downfall that you might have as a Virgo is your inability to save money – you may need to work hard to curb your expenditure
Virgo Gemstone Meanings:
Sapphire: Wear when you need to escape from the every day. This stone lifts moods, and enhances dreams for Virgos.
Amethyst: Promotes calm and healing. Wear when you need relief from worry, stress or depression.
Carnelian: Perfect stone when you need to be reminded of your personal power. Increases feelings of security and confidence.
September 2 – September 29
Spiritually evolved, and eloquent in expressing themselves, the swan swims in a class of their own. They have high standards, infinitely discriminating tastes and they have a keen eye for beauty (even when others cannot see it). Very refined and noble, sometimes the swan is mistaken as detached. This however, is not the case. The swan is a lover, and can prove to be quite passionate in relationships. That “coolness” comes from the swan’s understanding of composure. They’re natural aristocrats. They can be exacting in details, and have specific ideas about how things should be done. If you want someone who is perceptive, organized and extremely tasteful, get a swan’s perspective.
This Celtic animal sign lives up to the adage “social butterfly.” Flitting from friend to friend in parties, and always in contact with loved ones (they’re the ones always on the phone, or texting). They can’t help it. Butterflies are gentle souls who can’t be tied down for very long. They love to dream, express new ideas and talk about high- falutin plans with all their friends. These are the people who brighten up any dark day with their cheer and magnetically bright personalities. They are naturally empathetic, and would never intentionally harm anyone. Rather, they make easy friends, and like to see others uplifted. Butterflies bring a sense of wonder and youth to our world. Keep these people around you to remind you of how truly good life can be.
. LIBRA – 24 September – 23 October
The Diplomat of the Zodiac, Libra is ruled by VENUS, and its symbol is the SCALES. Its natural place is the SEVENTH HOUSE, the house of Partnerships. Peace-loving Libra is an AIR sign, tactful and decisive. Depending on how the scales tip, Libra can be a brilliant creator — or a babbling madman.
Librans have a powerful sense of fair play and justice, and are always keen to cooperate with others on an equal basis. Having said this, in group endeavors they usually find a way to work in some form of self-expression that marks the job as ‘their work’, much as a dog marks ‘his tree’.
Life is a continual balancing act for Librans, and you may find yourself bouncing back and forth between flirtatiousness and shyness, desiring relationships yet demanding space, and always wanting to initiate activities but never bothering to finish them without a good hard push from someone else.
Librans are desperate for the approval of others, and you may find yourself constantly trying to please friends and colleagues. When working with others, you demand that they put in as much effort as you do, and if they don’t, you slack off too. You are willing to work selflessly for others, but you must guard against being used.
When you argue, you leave nothing unsaid, regardless of the consequences of your words. On the other hand, when others fight, you are always called upon as the mediator. You have a strong sense of right and wrong, and are a natural peacemaker.
You crave new knowledge, and have a particular interest in matters concerning other people and society as a whole. Relationships are very important to you, but you may find yourself looking for new experiences here, too. This could lead to a bit of sexual experimentation on your part, which in turn might lead to unfaithfulness.
Libra Gemstones:
Opal: Sparks the fire within your creative self. Wear when you need inspiration. Peridot: Enhances your heart energies. Wear when you need to communicate your heart’s desire with clarity. Jade: Brings balance to your finances. Keep a jade chip in your pocket or purse to remind you of your deserved prosperity
Wolf/Hound
Wolves have a strong sense of purpose, and will go to great lengths to see their point is made, and fully understood. This Celtic animal sign is fearless, brave and they rarely compromise. These are the hero’s you want by your side in the heat of battle. They will not back down, and they will take no quarter. Others marvel at their inner fortitude. Where do they find the energy and wherewithal to keep going? They thrive on challenge, that’s what gives them their stamina. They have impeccable character, and “honor” is their middle name. They are strong willed, and sometimes live up to the “lone wolf” label. Nevertheless, you always know where you stand with them, and they will unite with you as long as you share their cause.
SCORPIO – 24 October – 22 November
The Seducer of the Zodiac, Scorpio is ruled by PLUTO, and its symbol is the SCORPION. Its natural place is the EIGHTH HOUSE, the house of Passions — Sex, Birth, and Death. Intense Scorpio is a WATER sign, secretive and magnetic. Strong-willed Scorpio’s heart is closed to all but an intimate few — but its still waters run deep.
Scorpio is the sign of powerful emotional desire, and Scorpios are generally strong and willful. As a Scorpio, you like to be in control and can be very serious a lot of the time. Whatever you involve yourself in tends to be of serious consequence: you rarely take matters lightly. As a classic example of a perfectionist, you stick with a situation not only until it is done but also until it is done just right.
Chances are, you are a defender of just causes, and so you would probably be happiest in a job that allowed you to improve the status quo in some way. You do not show any of your weaknesses, and dislike them in others. In order to right this in your mind, you fight desperately to strengthen a situation rather than leaving it to others for a solution to be found. You posses a very strong will and usually do whatever you want, even if it means being a bit nasty or undiplomatic at times. With this in mind, you can be manipulative, but instead of taking the heat for whatever you do that goes sour, you run and make others suffer for you.
Despite these sometimes negative tendencies, you are generally a loyal and honest person. When people see you, they see someone very strong and confident, though some Scorpios tend to bury their insecurities rather than confront them, and become introverted as a result. Many Scorpios have penetrating eyes, and although people may want to dislike you, your personality is such that it draws people in whether they want to be or not. Your friends find you a bit secretive and shocking sometimes, and you like them to think that you are a dangerous person who is willing to take risks, but you’re most likely not. You have a well-developed intuition that leads you to be rightfully suspicious some of the time.
In order to be happy with your partner, he or she must be someone whom you can respect. In relationships, you like your new partners to think of you as sexy and having a high sex drive, though you tend not to be very amorous. However, when sex does enter the picture, your emotions can get a bit out of control, and your desire can cause you to become possessive, jealous, and sometimes violent
. Scorpio Gemstone Meanings:
Onyx: Fabulous stone for getting in touch with your latent psychic abilities. Perfect for shadow work. Black pearls: Feeling edgy? Wear black pearls to sooth your choppy emotions. Enhances calm and tranquility Garnet: Stimulates libido. Wear when you want to enhance your beauty, virility and/or sensuality
Falcon/Hawk
November 25 – December 23
Seldom do we see more focus in the Celtic animal signs than that of the hawk. When these signs see something they want, they go after it with a force that is remarkable. If, however, they aren’t interested in a project, they will fly off to other more interesting prospects. They care deeply for wisdom, and often focus on sharing that knowledge with others. They can be very philanthropic and generous. Hawks have a keen sense of balance, and they navigate through life with an internal “true north” that creates an uncanny integrity within them. They are open minded and philosophical. Although they entertain all manner of hypotheses, they are strongly opinionated (that inner “true north” thing). That is not to say they cannot be persuaded.
. SAGITTARIUS – 23 November – 21 December
The Gambler of the Zodiac, Sagittarius is ruled by JUPITER, and its symbol is the ARCHER. Its natural place is the NINTH HOUSE, the house of Travel and Philosophy. Expansive Sagittarius is a FIRE sign, goal-oriented and optimistic. Blunt Sag is always willing to help, particularly if also promoting its own advancement.
Sagittarians are the honest and straightforward members of the zodiac. As a Sagittarius, you are spontaneous, outgoing, adventurous, and adaptable to any circumstance. You have a tendency to create excitement wherever you go, and enjoy exploring new ideas, cultures and beliefs, and meeting new people in your excursions to new places. You may be a lover of nature and the great outdoors and enjoy exploring your surroundings. Out of this may grow a preference for animals rather than humans.
A need for personal freedom and a desire to be a leader also stem from your determined personality. Knowing this, your job is something that you must enjoy and have a bit of leverage with or else you won’t do it. At work, you like to be given responsibility, and when you’re working hard at a project you enjoy your job. However, when given a menial task to do, your attention can stray. You are likely to live in, or end up living in, a spacious, well-decorate home that contains all of your acquisitions. The size of their living quarters is in direct relation to the fact that in order for Sagittarians to be happy, they must have their own, personal space.
You take great interest in people and society, and in ethical and spiritual matters. You may tend to be a serious thinker, but you are prone to jumping to conclusions, and the Sagittarian can end up rather narrow-minded if his or her social thinking is not fully developed.
Although you’re not quite sure of relationships, when you do find a partner, he or she will most likely be intelligent, undemanding, warm, and funny with a life of his or her own. Overall, the Sagittarian is a person with high standards who is pleasant, friendly, enthusiastic, and easy to get to know.
Sagittarius Gemstones:
Turquoise: Tempers your ambition and aggression. Protects against injury and enhances psychic communication. Topaz: A great stone to help keep you mellow. Wear in the evenings during dinner parties for the perfect harmonic mood amongst guests. Quartz: Assists in unifying your dup licitous nature. Facilitates communication between your hedonistic and puritan selves
Lunar zodic
The Chinese zodiac signs are determined by the lunar year in which you were born. The Chinese believe the animal ruling one’s birth year has a profound influence on personality, and destiny. The saying is: “This animal hides in your heart.” Unlike Western astrology, it does not look the heavenly constellations or planets to predict one’s destiny. Rather, Chinese astrology deals with divining sciences of wuxing or the five elements (earth, fire, water, metal, wood), Yin and Yang, Chi, and the cycles of time. Legend has it that inception of the Chinese zodiac signs began when the Buddha beckoned all the animals to bid him farewell before his departure from the Earth. Only twelve arrived at his summoning, and so those were given a place of honor in a year being named after each. You can determine your animal sign by referring to the year you were born and matching it up with the corresponding animal in the chart below.
.Native American animal symbols can encompass just about all the animals, and their symbolic representation to the many tribes of the Americas. To narrow down the focus a bit, this page is devoted to birth animals – or zodiac animals. Many Native American cultures have the belief that a person is assigned an animal upon the time of birth. Below are interpreted Native American symbols of the zodiac and the characteristics for each one. Another source of Native American animal symbols is the is a link to a page on this website.
However, everybody knows that half the fun to astrology is learning about all the different zodiac signs and meanings for each. There’s something exciting and wonderful about reading the characteristics of our zodiac signs. We all smile and say “Yes, that’s me!” or “Wow, that really describes my personality!” When we look at our (that is, the date we were born indicating our zodiac signs and meanings) we are looking at our sun sign. Sun signs refer to the position of the sun upon the time of our birth. I have described this in a bit more detail on my “.. Below, I have offered the twelve zodiac signs and meanings along with a summary of characteristics for each. I’ve also made . Print it out and learn which zodiac falls within a specific date range. As you continue to study astrology, you can begin to associate these zodiac traits to your co-workers, friends and family – even strangers! Once you know the date a person is born and the zodiac signs and meanings associated with his/her birthday, you have some amazing deductive capabilities at your disposal. Astrology is a window into unseen realms. It helps us learn who we are and others too. Further, it serves as a tool to enhance our understanding and compassion towards others. For example, if your co-worker snaps at you in irritation and seems cranky this week, you may want to consult the zodiac signs and meanings for an explanation. If you find your co-worker is a Sagittarius, you know she’s usually pretty easy-going, so something major might be going on in her life. With a little more research, you may find that certain planets moving through her sign can cause your Sagittarian co-worker to be in a bit of a tailspin. Knowing these details gives you more patience and compassion. Instead of barking back at your co-worker, you can empathize and understand that she’s just going through a phase – nothing personal. Have fun with the zodiac signs and meanings below listed. Use them as a basic guide to help you understand the various personalities of the people in your life. But please, this is only a guide – I encourage you to study further and continue to gather your own knowledge on the fascinating subject of astrology. According to one legend, in the sixth century B.C. Buddha invited all the animals in creation to a race, only twelve showed up: the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Lam, Monkey, Cock, Dog, and Pig, and according to their places in the race, Buddha had given them each a number starting with the Rat who was the winner of the race.
This legend, of course, is by far the least credible of all explanations of the origin of the Chinese zodiac. Because the “twelve earthly branches” which correspond with the zodiac, was already in existence as early as the Zhou era, long before the advent of Buddhism. A parallel decimal set of symbols called “ten heavenly stems”, corresponding with yin-yang dualism and the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) was in existence in the Shang dynasty as the stems were part of Shang rulers’ names. The Zodiac, or the “twelve earthly branches” is probably deviced together with the ten heavenly stems.
As a duodecimal numeral system, the twelve earthly branches is probably evidence for trade between early tribes that later contributed to the Chinese civilization on the one hand, and the Mesopotamian civilization, which perfected duodecimal arithmetics, on the other.
The Chinese zodiac, though not entirely identical with the Greek zodiac, nonetheless shares with it the duodecimal system and the idea of using animals as numerical symbols. This is a hint for the triangular relations between early Chinese, Mesopotamian and Greek cultures.
When the Bulgars, an early Turkic tribe within the Hun tribal federation that invaded Europe at the end of the Roman Empire, brought with them the very same Chinese zodiac. This is a probability that the Chinese zodiac is of northern Chinese origin, commonly shared among Altaic and northern Chinese tribes.
However, nowadays the Thai and Tibetans use the same zodiac with slight modification, probably due to millennia of contact with the Chinese civilization
he Moon of the Lizard – La Luna del Lagarto
Element water
Trime first
Gem stone garnet
ColorBlack ,red ,white
Zodiac sagittarus
FoodPease cabbage and pork
CountryGermany; Austria; Sweden; Netherlands (Brazil and Colombia)Iceland , Thailand ,Polynesia
13 December – 10 January
It changes (the color of) its skin at an instant. In this sense, the native of this sign is the same as the animal that is represented. Its personality is difficult to describe, in view of the fact that a single type of lizard type doesn’t exist, but there are many different kinds. We should keep in mind that its main quality is the one of being able to adapt to the environment. But no one should be deceived, because these people don’t have any kind of falsehoods nor do they have a hypocritical nature. On the contrary, they possess a heart of gold and they are very generous and even innocent.
The Ox Element water Trime second Gem stone onyx Zodiac Capricorn
Switzerland; India; Finla nd; Cuba; Ukraine (Bolivia and Yemen)
Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. This powerful sign is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. As one might guess, such people are dependable, calm, and modest. Like their animal namesake, the Ox is unswervingly patient, tireless in their work, and capable of enduring any amount of hardship without complaint.
The Ox person needs peace and quiet to work through his/her ideas, and when he/she has set his/her mind on something it is hard for him/her to be convinced otherwise. The Ox person has a very logical mind and is extremely systematic in whatever he/she does, even without imagination. These people speak little but are extremely intelligent. When necessary, they are articulate and eloquent.
The Ox is not extravagant, and the thought of living off credit cards or being in debt makes him/her nervous. The possibility of taking a serious risk could cause the Ox sleepless nights.
Ox people are truthful and sincere, and the idea of wheeling and dealing in a competitive world is distasteful to them. They are rarely driven by the prospect of financial gain. These people are always welcome because of their honesty and patience. They have many friends, who appreciate the fact that the Ox people are wary of new trends, although every now and then they can be encouraged to try something new.
It is important to remember that the Ox people are sociable and relaxed when they feel secure, but occasionally a dark cloud looms over such people and they engage all the trials of the whole world and seek solutions for them. .
Otter: Jan 20 – Feb 18
A little quirky, and unorthodox, the Otter is a hard one to figure sometimes. Perceived as unconventional, the Otter methods aren’t the first ones chosen to get the job done. This is a big mistake on the part of others – because although unconventional, the Otter’s methods are usually quite effective. Yes, the Otter has unusual way of looking at things, but he/she is equipped with a brilliant imagination and intelligence, allowing him/her an edge over every one else. Often very perceptive and intuitive, the Otter makes a very good friend, and can be very attentive. In a nurturing environment the Otter is sensitive, sympathetic, courageous, and honest. Left to his/her own devices, the Otter can be unscrupulous, lewd, rebellious, and isolated. See other water totems here.
The Moon of the Monkey – La Luna del Mono
11 January – 6 February
They possess a strength and physical resistance that is bomb-proof (iron-clad). He or she likes challenges and they have a soul of a Don Quijote. They are open people, of positive mentality and with a great sense of humor, although on occasions the jokes and comments are somewhat difficult for them to understand. In the workplace, they always want to let loose their imagination and to feel a certain amount of freedom. The monkey is full of (good) qualities, but if (the monkey) doesn’t walk in a careful manner, his or her edginess can be harmful.
Tiger: Russia; Romania; Spain; Turkey (North Korea and Uruguay) tiger people are difficult to resist, for they are magnetic characters and their natural air of authority confers a certain prestige on them. They are tempestuous yet calm, warm-hearted yet fearsome, courageous in the face of danger yet yielding and soft in mysterious, unexpected places. They enjoy life full of challenges and unexpected events, like visiting unusual places and meeting interesting outstanding people. Other people in their area are easily attracted by the tiger’s enthusiasm and course of life. Tigers find pleasure in the unpredictable, and while other people would rather make a backward step, they are not afraid to explore the new and unusual. But it is not that simple to interest the Tiger. What they really need is first-hand experience. Usually open and frank, these people are likely to withdraw and can be aggressive when trapped. As soon as the Tiger has regained their sense of security their confidence also returns, enabling them to set out once more. These people usually tend to trust their instincts, though there is another side of their personality, which assesses situations thoughtfully before they launch any actions. Their friends usually secretly admire their determination and optimism, though sometimes may find it complicated to share the Tiger’s enthusiasm and can be pushed away and left behind. In spite of the fact that Tigers can be courageous and generous friends, if they are not able to achieve what they want, they can be inflexible and self-centered. So if your friend was born in the year of the Tiger, there will be highs and lows in your friendship, but the friendship itself will remain firm.
. Ideal jobs for tigers include entrepreneur, military officer, politician, musician, writer, poet, artist, theater director, stockbroker, athlete, film star, trade union leader, company director, stunt person, explorer, and teacher. People born in the Year of the Rabbit often make ideal diplomats or politicians. A Rabbit person has grace, culture and beautiful manners. Although Rabbit people get on well with everyone, at heart they are basically reserved creatures, and are only really happy when they are engrossed in some sort of scholarly or intellectual activity. They are just too sensitive for the world around them. They are not able to thrive in a competitive or aggressive environment, and it makes them anxious if someone forces them to take risks. Their inner world is simply too delicate for unsettled or unpredictable situations, and they tend to create a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere on a hunch. This character trait makes them very hospitable and attentive people, who take care of those around.
. Falcon: Mar 21 – Apr 19
A natural born leader, the Falcon can always be looked upon for clear judgment in sticky situations. Furthermore, the characteristics for this Native American animal symbol never wastes time, rather he/she strikes while the iron is hot, and takes action in what must be done. Ever persistent, and always taking the initiative, the Falcon is a gem of a personality to have for projects or team sports. The Falcon can be a little on the conceited side – but he/she is usually right in his/her opinions – so a little arrogance is understood. In a supportive environmental the Falcon “soars” in his/her ability to maintain passion and fire in relationships, and always remaining compassionate. Left to his/her own devices, the Falcon can be vain, rude, intolerant, impatient, and over-sensitive. See more information on Falcon meanings here
The Moon of the Falcon – La Luna del Halcón
7 February – 6 March
A sacred animal to the Mayans, it was considered that people born under its moon enjoyed exceptionally good luck all of his or her life. It was also said that, in having one of these, for the family it was a blessing for every member. Its character is strong and it has a very big ambition. Its sense of duty and responsibility are beyond all doubt, with the result that they worry too much about others. They have been born to lead and they hate to be given order
The average Rabbit person emphasizes the importance of small details. They pay attention to everything from colour, design and furniture to food and conversation. And only when they are sure that everything has been arranged as they wish can these people relax and have fun.
Rabbit people Rabbit:(Croatia Iraq Malaysia Oman Chile Syria) rabbit often lead a conservative lifestyle where one of the most important things is their security. This quality has a negative side also: opting for safety over risk, they may miss good opportunities. This does not imply that these people are frivolous or irresponsible, for when they truly believe in something, they are serious, perseverant and capable.Calm as they are, it is not easy to provoke Rabbit people. They are sentimental and compassionate. They can be moved by the personal problems you share with them
Beaver: Apr 20 – May 20
Take charge, adapt, overcome – this is the Beaver motto. Mostly business, the Beaver is gets the job at hand done with maximum efficiency and aplomb. Strategic, and cunning the Beaver is a force to be reckoned with in matters of business and combat. One might also think twice about engaging the Beaver in a match of wits – as his/her mental acuity is razor sharp. The Beaver has everything going for him/her – however tendencies toward “my way or the highway” get them in trouble. Yes, they are usually right, but the bearer of this Native American animal symbol may need to work on tact. In a nurturing environment the Beaver can be compassionate, generous, helpful, and loyal. Left to his/her own devices the Beaver can be nervous, cowardly, possessive, arrogant, and over-demanding. Learn more about the Beaver totem here.
The Moon of the Jaguar – La Luna del Jaguar
7 March – 3 April
If anything is clear, the jaguars have their own ideas. In every moment and from a very early age, they know what they want and how to get it. Their main virtue is the passion that they put into everything. Which can also end up becoming a
defect and cause them to lose opportunities. Another problem which they might face often in their lives originates from a desire of freedom, but they possess an innate sense of the justice such that they always find themselves in support of the weaker ones
Dragon: China; UK; (North?) Italy; Denmark; Japan; Bulgaria; Vietnam (Iran and The Federa…FSM…) Micronesia Dragon is omnipotent. He is flamboyant, attractive and full of vitality and strength. In China, the Dragon is the sign of the Emperor of China or the male element Yang. The Dragon is the symbol of power and wealth. It would be right to say that people born in the year of the dragon have a natural charisma and are certainly gifted with power and luck. It is unlikely for them to escape unnoticed from a party or to take a second place in a competition. The dragon person has an active mind and shows an unfeigned interest in the world around him/her. This person is also self-confident enough to know how to create a necessary impression. Because they are larger than life themselves, dragon people like to do everything on a grand scale. They are egotistical and ambitious, almost to the point of megalomania, and will stop at nothing to get what they want. A person born in this year wears the crown of destiny, and is capable of great achievements if he or she knows how to harness his or her tremendous energy, intelligence and talent. While these people enjoy being the centre of attention, they also have a brave and charitable side to their personality. If a dragon’s friend faces a problem or dilemma, he or she will be there to offer help, and when others leave the field of battle the dragon takes a step forward to solve the problem with authority and dignity. Dragons set a high standard of actions for themselves as well as for other people and are surprised when others cannot cope with a task; they are so carried away by the process that they fail to see other people’s weaknesses.
Ideal jobs for dragons include managing director, salesperson, advertising executive, barrister, film producer, architect, astronaut, artist, film star, and war correspondent.
Deer: May 21 – Jun 20
This Native American animal symbol is the muse of the zodiac. The Deer is inspiring lively and quick-witted. With a tailor-made humor, the Deer has a tendency to get a laugh out of anyone. Excellent ability for vocalizing, the Deer is a consummate conversationalist. This combined with his/her natural intelligence make the Deer a must-have guest at dinner parties. Always aware of his/her surroundings, and even more aware of his/her appearance, the Deer can be a bit self-involved. However, the Deer’s narcissism is overlooked because of his/her congeniality and affability. In a supportive environment the Deer’s natural liveliness and sparkly personality radiate even more. He/she is an inspiring force in any nurturing relationship. Left to his/her own devices the Deer can be selfish, moody, impatient, lazy, and two-faced. Read more about Deer totems here
The Moon of the Snake – La Luna de la Serpiente
2 May – 29 May
This animal comes across in the collection of Mayan animals in the same fashion as that of the fox. It doesn’t have any of the negative connotations that has been given to it in the West. Quite the opposite, it represents the redemptive spirit that illuminates the mind. They like to live well, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t have a strict and unwavering ethical code. Always refined and exquisite, the snake won’t give its love to just anyone. It is very intelligent and convenient to have it as a friend rather than as a dangerous rival
. Snake Egypt; All the Baltics (Lithuania and such) (Mongolia Peru SaudiaArabia Myanmar SriLanka and Trinidad/Tobargo) THE Snake-persons like communicating and like interesting conversations; if the conversation becomes repetitive their attention may soon wander. It is almost impossible to fix their attention for long talking about every day habits. They prefer to focus on new, interesting and evolutionary ideas in general.
These people have a special talent that enables them to judge situations correctly. They are alert to new possibilities: when they have an idea of what to do and how to do it, they will pursue it persistently and energetically. In Chinese astrology it is believed that they are self-confident and willing to listen to someone else’s opinion, but don’t necessarily take it ‘on board’. Refusing to listen to constructive advice, they may be prone to getting into needless trouble.
Woodpecker: Jun 21 – Jul 21
Woodpeckers are usually the most nuturing of all the Native American animal symbols. The consummate listener, totally empathic and understanding, the Woodpecker is the one to have on your side when you need support. Of course, they make wonderful parents, and equally wonderful friends and partners. Another proverbial feather in the Woodpeckers cap is the tendency to be naturally frugal, resourceful, and organized. In a nurturing environment the Woodpecker is of course caring, devoted, and very romantic. Left to his/her own devices the Woodpecker can be possessive, angry, jealous, and spiteful. Learn more about Woodpecker meanings.
Horse:(South?) Italy (Portugal Mexico SouthAfrica Israel and Pakistan) The horse personality is often willing to give as well as expecting a lot of liberty. These people are extremely independent and confident. The horse person is very quick-witted, inquisitive and determined, it is right in there with you before you have had a chance to finish what you are saying: he’s on to the thought in your mind even before you’ve expressed it. In general, these people are gifted. But in truth they are often more cunning than intelligent – and they surely know that. They adore being the centre of everyone’s attention, but they prefer to be recognized for their skills and are easily flattered. On the other hand these people have an honesty and genuine warmth which attracts lots of people and helps them make new friends. People as a rule confide in a horse person because he/she is sincerely interested in their thoughts and feelings and is able to help with both wise words and an action, but there is a small problem about it – the horse person is so excited by new discoveries that it is difficult for them to keep a secret. This is not something that arises out of malice or revenge – sometimes they just cannot help themselves.
It is easy to inspire such a person by new ideas and he/she tends to act on them without delay, carried away by the excitement of the moment. But it is also important to remember that there is a danger for a horse person to be too impulsive and it may cause some problems in the future. And if they do not see the result of their efforts, it is rather natural for them to turn their attention to a new project and head off once again, brimming with new ideas. The horse person is always ready to offer good advice and can be very persuasive, but his/her confident and carefree approach hides inner doubts. Those who know such a person will recognize this, and offer the support and reassurance he/she needs.
Horses should beware of the Rat, as any relationship with this sign is said to be extremely trying for the horse. Of all relationships between Chinese zodiac signs, a relationship between a rat and a horse is said to be the worst (this relationship from a historical point of view, climaxed or was at it’s worst at the height of World War II, when Germany governed primarily by the sign of the rat threatened the destruction of the Jews (Israel, which is governed primarily by the horse). The rat is way too calculating, dictatorial and possessive for the free-spirited and independent horse. A relationship with a rat can potentially break down the horse’s free-spirit and cause rage in the rat – as neither will be willing to yield to the other. However, horses get along great with Tigers and Dogs.Possible professions for people that are born on the year of the horse are that of an intelligence agent, a writer or novelist, an actor or a mode
. Salmon: Jul 22 – Aug 21
Electric, focused, intuitive, and wholly creative, the Salmon is a real live-wire. His/her energy is palpable. A natural motivator, the Salmon’s confidence and enthusiasm is easily infectious. Soon, everybody is onboard with the Salmon – even if the idea seems too hair-brained to work. Generous, intelligent, and intuitive, it’s no wonder why the Salmon has no shortage of friends. This Native American animal symbol expresses a need for purpose and goals, and has no trouble finding volunteers for his/her personal crusades. In a supportive environment, the Salmon is stable, calm, sensual, and giving. Left to his/her own devices, those that bear this Native American animal symbol can be egotistical, vulgar, and intolerant of others. See symbolic meaning of fish here.
The Moon of the Squirrel – La Luna de la Ardilla
30 May – 26 June
Talkative and having vivacious eyes, the squirrel never needs to come up with brilliant ideas in order to move forward. Its trait, most certainly, is in the (art of) communication. Very social since childhood, they can become excellent public relations professionals, including any other kind of work which implies direct contact with people. They value friendship above everything else and they usually take up an intense social ll
Goat:Greece (Kenya Cambodia Belize Libya Panama) The Goat, oddly enough, is thought to be the most feminine sign of the zodiac, perhaps because this is a very creative sign. The Sheep is artistically talented and has a great sense of fashion. Chances are that this type will prefer to be a designer or painter, or go into the kind of profession where he/she can make the most of his/her gift for creating beautiful things.
These people are considerate creatures – they think before acting, and try not to hurt anyone’s feelings. If it ever happens that the Sheep person causes unforeseen problems, it is very likely that he/she will step forward to rectify the situation. This side of their character helps them maintain a healthy social life as well as enabling them to deal with life’s ups and downs.
Sympathy is very important to these people as is the approval of people they respect. However, they sometimes require too much attention and impose too much on those who are close to them.
Sometimes they are too sensitive for the real world; they often misinterpret situations. People born in this year are insecure. They need to feel loved and protected. They are easily drawn into complex predicaments. This being, so, they usually shy away from confrontation, pull back when faced with heavy decision-making situations, and blatantly refuse to take an unpopular stand in a conflict.
Bear: Aug 22 – Sep 21
Pragmatic, and methodical the Bear is the one to call when a steady hand is needed. The Bear’s practicality and level-headedness makes him/her an excellent business partner. Usually the voice of reason in most scenarios, the Bear is a good balance for Owls. The Bear is also gifted with an enormous heart, and a penchant for generosity. However, one might not know it as the Bear tends to be very modest, and a bit shy. In a loving environment this Native American animal symbol showers love and generosity in return. Further, the Bear has a capacity for patience and temperance, which makes him/her excellent teachers and mentors. Left to his/her own devices the bear can be skeptical, sloth, small-minded and reclusive. Read more about Native American bear symbolism her
•A The Moon of the Tortoise – La Luna de la Tortuga
27 June – 26 July
Whoever knows the fable of the hare and the tortoise will understand the wisdom very well, based on an infinite patience which the Mayan assigned to people born in this period, it is very difficult to alter somebody coming from this sign, but if so, when it does happen, the best thing is to give yourself hundred of kilometers of distance in between, because its anger can be terrible. They get all that they are determined to do without a hurry, without having to pause. They know that this is their best trait, and they very much adore their home and habitation
Monkey: US; France; Norway; Hungary (Indonesia Laos FaoreIslands Luxamborg and Melanesia)
Belgium; South Korea; Poland (Afgahnastan Czech and Morocco)
Australia; New Zealand; Canada (Ethiopia Argentina and Ireland)
Boar:
(Jordan Nepal Armenia Phillipeans Angola and Lebanon)
HOUSE VISION of the NIGHT
by C. Alan Martin, 1971 vision of the last U.S. Presidents
(The remnant website seemed to be the BEST page I found to copy the 12 house vision, June 1, 1997)
In 1971, I received a vision of the night in which I was shown a row of houses.
It was not until 23 years later that the Spirit gave me a dream which held the key to the meaning of these houses.
They represent presidential administrations, starting with Truman in 1953, and extending into the
future for two more presidents beyond Clinton.
Linear Recounting of the Vision of the Night
We were fleeing the persecution and calamity of the day. A brother was fleeing with me. He fell and I paused to help him up.
We prayed “Lord Have Mercy”. My friend vanished, and I looked around to see that I was at the top of a hill overlooking
12 houses. As I looked to the west, I noticed dark and ominous clouds gathering over one house (#10) and
proceeding through to the last house (#12).
I looked into the sky over #12, and saw an arc of what appeared to be 6 stars in the sky. One of the stars fell to the
earth like a fig that was shaken off a limb. A voice came to me and said “look to the east!”. I began to turn to the east,
fully expecting to see the Lord coming in the clouds. The dark clouds opened up in two places and I saw the
sun darkened and the moon turned to blood.
As I looked to the east, instead of seeing the Lord in the sky, I saw an army. This army was made up of ancient
armliments such as battering rams, catapults and siege ramps. I ran down and joined the army at house #5.
Instantly I was transported into the future, and found myself before what I can only call a “temple fortress”.
The city was gray, in ruins, and desolate. A man had just emerged from the huge double doors of the temple fortress.
He was dressed in a suit. A voice said to me “he says he is god, but he is of devil“. The the vision ended.
(Pastor CJ – 2009 – I believe this is Barak Hussein Obama. ‘Barak’ is Hebrew for lightning.
Obama is a RED STAR, Nazi, communist, Muslim. MANY world leaders are falling in the last year.
I DO NOT believe ARMY is the gifts of the Spirit, tho those will be abundant. I think its Americans fighting
against the government with crude weapons – this based on Duduman’s vision.)
Significant events indicated in the vision
6th star falls to the earth. Understood to mean the fall of a ruler (or president).
I do not believe this to be actual stars or a comet or any other such object. The stars appeared to be within the
atmosphere of the earth, and there was not a huge explosion or calamity when the red “star” fell to the earth.
The blood moon and lightless sun.
More imagry that represents the fall of nations and change in the ages. The fall of a president is not enough to
bring about changes on this scale. There will be great changes in the earth and alignment of nations.
A wave ancient weapons of war, which I believe to represent the restoration the sign gifts
SIGNS WONDERS and MIGHTY DEEDS
I waited for 23 years to receive a clue as to the meaning of these houses. In another dream in 1995,
I was in the back yard of house #3. I looked down at my feet and saw a LIFE magazine, with a picture of
JFK on the cover, and the words “In Memory of Dead Presidents”. House number three is the house that
represents the term of John Kennedy.
The Houses
Each house represents a presidential administration.
House 1 Harry Truman 1945 – 1953
Nothing significant revealed about this house.
House 2 Dwight D. Eisenhower 1953 – 1961
In a related dream, a model rocket was launched into the air and was drifting down into yard of this house.
The rocket then turned into a glider and glided into the yard. My aunt used to refer to me as her “rocket boy”
because of my early interest with model rocketry. It was in the Eisenhower Administration that I was born.
It was during this dream that I ran through the back yard of house #3 (to retrieve the falling rocket) and was
shown the Life Magazine with Kennedy on the cover. It was then that I knew that these houses represented
presidential administrations.
House 3 John F. Kennedy 1961 – 1963, Assassinated
The yard in which I was shown the key to the meaning of the houses. The Life Magazine with JFKs face on it
with a caption stating “In Memory of Dead Presidents” was in this yard. It has been suggested that all the
presidents on this “street” must pass away before the events discussed in the remaining revelation can occur.
This would mean all presidents up to Carter and maybe Reagan (his house is on a corner lot).
House 4 Lyndon B. Johnson 1963 – 1969
This house was occupied by a family of Jews named Levine. It was during the administration of LBJ that
Jerusalem was returned to Israel during the 1967 Arab Israel war. Levine is a long form of Levite. This is a
very significant event in the history of the world. With the retaking of Jerusalem, the temple can be rebuild
and the stage set for both the setting up of the anti-christ and the return of Jesus Christ.
Johnson resigned after one term, he did not run again.
House 5 Richard M. Nixon 1969 – 1974
It was into the yard of this house that I ran down and joined the army of God which was marching forward through time
(the backyards of these houses). It was also in the Nixon administration that I was saved, filled with the Spirit, and had
the vision I am now describing. Everything up to this point had already happened in time. However, everything recorded
in the remaining houses had not yet happened. It is significant to remember this president, since it will be (according
to the falling star and darkened house #10)the 6th administration after Nixon that will endure the beginning of judgment
on America, including the fall of that 10th president. Nixon resigned in his second term, Ford pardoned him.
REMEMBER from where you have fallen, and REPENT and do the deeds you did at first,
or else I am coming to you and will remove your lampstand out of its place unless you repent
House 6 Gerald Ford 1974 – 1977
Nothing significant
House 7 Jimmy Carter 1977 – 1981
Nothing significant. One term weak president.
House 8 Ronald Reagan 1981 – 1989
A Major shift occurs in the time of this president. The house sits on a corner lot, and the row of houses
changes direction TO THE RIGHT. It can be noted that the nations’ politics took a sharp turn to the right
during the Reagan administration. This shift undoubtedly was in the plan of God for the series of events
leading up to the last presidents and the fate of the nation.
(Pastor CJ – Reagan bought America more years, judgment was delayed.)
House 9 George H. W. Bush 1989-1993 (Bush 41)
Nothing significant in this administration.
House 10 Bill Clinton 1993 – 2001
It is this administration that is the main focus of the vision of the night.
Over the house was a very dark cloud, so dark that it seemed like night.
The cloud was very low so as to almost touch the rooftop. There was something very significant about the “back door”
of this house that may have some meaning. The lights were on in the house and they stood out brightly in the darkness
created by the cloud. As I looked at this cloud hanging low over the 10th house, I ;also saw an arch of 6 stars in the
sky to the west. The stars were of different colors, and the last (sixth from Nixon) of them fell to earth like a fig that
was shaken loose from a limb. I have taken this to mean that this administration will preside over some very
bad times in the USA, and that this administration will “fall”.
—— This is the end of the presidents Martin knew at the time —–
House 11 President – George W. Bush 2001 – 2009 (Bush 43)
In the yard of this house is a large weeping willow tree. This tree represents mourning and sorrow.
But under the draping limbs of this tree are children playing.
House 12 President ?
This is the last house that I saw in this vision of the night. After this house was a dirt path that lead toward a
collection of boulders arraigned in a semi circle which reminded me of a place where a trial was held and
judgment rendered. In another dream which took place during the millennial age, I was standing among these
rock looking at the ruins of a world rocked by the tribulation. In the ruins of these boulders I found a witch doll.
I knew immediately that on of the reasons that the USA was judged was because she had gone after the occult and witchcraft.
(Pastor CJ 2009 – Obama is in the whitehouse illegally, and America is judged for its sins.
A usurper, the commander-in-thief. Puppet of the globalists.)
Across from the path after house #12 was a new row of houses stretching off into the distance.
These I believe are the rulers of the land that Jesus will set up during the millennium.
In the vision of the night (after I saw the star fall to the earth), I heard a voice say “Look to the east”.
I began to turn and fully expected to see Jesus coming in the clouds. As I turned I saw the clouds part and
I saw the blood moon and the dark sun. Both of these are symbolic of judgment being levied on a nation and the
fall of a nation. I continued turning to the east and saw the ancient army approaching from the east through the
yards of all the houses of the presidents. It was then that I ran down to join this army in the yard of the house of Nixon.
This was 1971, the year I was saved. Immediately the scene changed and I was in the middle of a city in gray ruins.
I saw a man emerge from what I perceived to be a “temple fortress” who was dressed in a diplomatic suit and
carrying a briefcase. A voice said “He claims to be God, but is of devil”. Then the dream ended.
Perhaps the greatest miracle concerning this vision of the night, and the hardest to conceive,
is that the neighborhood described is an actual neighborhood from my childhood in Massena New York!!
The street was called “Washington Street” ( for presidents?).
The houses are just as I describe them, and were that way long before I had the dream.
There really was a family of Jews named “Levi” in house #4.
The street did (and still does) take a right turn at house #8.
House #11 really does have a weeping willow tree under it, and children did play there
There really is a path leading up from house #12, and there really is a collection of boulders at the end of that path!
There really is a row of houses stretching off into the distance on the other side of that path.
These facts can be verified with little effort, as the streets and houses exist today as they did 25 years ago.
Can you see the miracle that God somehow manipulated the houses, events, and even street names so as to coincide
with this vision of the night! This in an undeniable, verifiable miracle where God used (and is using) an existing
neighborhood to lay out His plan for America and the manifestation of the Antichrist. We are in house #10 now.
Hold onto your hats, because the next years are going to be a roller coaster ride!!!
President George W. Bush center stage in vision
(Pastor CJ – Unless I am mis-reading, I think Martin, or whoever wrote the webpage, got his houses 11 and 12 mixed up.)
My 1971 vision of the night relates to the history of the USA from the 1950s into the next century. It depicted the
last 12 presidents of the USA. Each administration [2 terms counts as only 1 administration] was represented by
a house on a street. These houses start with the house representing Eisenhower.
The sixth house past Nixon, the house after Clinton, is George W. Bush. He was center stage of the dream.
This house was shrouded in deep dark clouds. The clouds came right down and almost touched the roof.
The lights were on in the house, and the back door drew special attention. To the north of the house was an arch of 6 stars.
The sixth star fell to earth. Two large tunnels opened in the thick dark clouds through which I could also see the sun turned
black and the moon to blood. These images are symbolic of the fall of a leader. The 6th star from Nixon fell, the one after Clinton,
the fall of the nation (the sun black) and the judgement of the church (red moon).
This vision could mean that President Bush falls at the same time as the nation falls (Mystery Babylon, the UN/USA).
The final President (the one after Bush) would be a puppet New World Order
placed over the USA until Christ returns at Armageddon [Megiddo].]
Based on this vision of the night, I said that Clinton would be re-elected for a second term and would not finish his second term.
It was hard to believe that he would fall. My dream was telling me that we would be here, NOT RAPTURED, that great changes
would take place when we see this president fall [the one after Clinton], and that we should not be troubled!
The Lord can save us and keep us safe.
LOOK for a great destruction in the USA. In the dream I saw a man who looks a great deal like AlGore who presided over
the destruction. For many many years I thought this figure in the dream was the Antichrist, and it still may be.
Realize that this judgment is happening because of
Abortion – innocent blood
Lust – surge of homosex
Light treatment of spiritual things in the church, modernism and tradition, no holiness.
The overall rejection of faith and spiritual things.
The Lord is saying “Why are you ashamed of me?”
Remnant Radio website note
House #12 began in January 2009. If this vision is correct, that President for house 12 will be the last president.
This supposed president turned out to be Barry Sorotoro (AKA Barack Hussein Obama). It is obvious to all but the
completely brainwashed that this man is not a proper president. He has not proven eligibility to be president by
constitutional directive. He has also not taken a proper oath of office.
This leaves the question was Bush the last president, or is Obama, even though legally he is not?
Will Obama be the one who will shortly become the world government leader/dictator?
Even if that is not true, the office of president will be eliminated, and the USA will be just a
territory under the one world government, with the office of president no longer needed.
—— break —–
Posted on Nov 25, 2008 Zionscry NEWS
The last 12 USA presidents
Each was represented by a house
After George W. Bush (43) 2000 – 2008 the Republic ends. (Nyquist, not Martin)
1971 Vision of C. Alan Martin
ZionsCRY comments
While researching this vision, I clicked to a website for the complete vision of
C. Alan Martin. One was an AOL homepage. It had suddenly been shut down.
Several pages exposing Obama have been shut down.
When visionaries see down thru time, when things happen can err. Or the vision could be wrong.
Clearly, Al Gore lost election 2000. Or did he? His global warming lies are very popular worldwide,
like Obama, Gore has had power he should not have, the Kyoto treaty passed Congress in the Bailout Bill
October 3, 2008. Abortion, Witchcraft, Lust, homo sin is rampant in the USA in 2008.
The final President (after GW Bush, namely Obama) would be a puppet
New World Order, placed over the USA until Christ returns at Armageddon.
To what extent is G W Bush controlled, perhaps by someone who LOOKS LIKE Gore?
Al Gore may very well control both Bush and Obama. Gore comes from a communist
family line. Bush actions have been what Gore would do, ditto Obama. Obama is
Communist / Marxist. Is Al Gore controlling from behind the scenes.
Is Gore the AntiChrist, is Obama? Gore totally lacks the charisma which Obama has,
to be a leader so much work with puppets such as Bush as Obama.
Update 2000:
I am reminded by a few that many of the new subscribers may not be aware of my 1971 vision of the night and how it relates to the history of the US from the 1950s into the next century.
A short recounting is this:
I was given a vision of the night that depicted the last 12 presidents of the US.
Each administration [2 terms counts as only 1 administration] was represented by a house on a street (called Washington Street incidentally). These houses (starting with the house representing Eisenhower) proceed through till two presidents from now… (2 after Clinton). I was given this in 71, when Nixon was president.
The sixth house past Nixon (Nixon Ford Carter Reagan-Bush-CLINTON) [the house after Clinton, the 6th past Nixon, is Bush] was center stage of the dream. This house was shrouded in deep dark clouds. The clouds came right down and almost touched the roof. The lights were on in the house, and the back door drew special attention. To the north of the house was an arch of 6 stars. The sixth star fell to earth. Two large tunnels opened in the thick dark clouds through which I could also see the sun turned black and the moon to blood. These images are symbolic of the fall of a leader (6th star from Nixon fell [the one after Clinton]) the fall of the nation (the sun black) and the judgement of the church (red moon). [ This vision could mean that the President after Clinton (i.e. Bush) falls at the same time as the nation falls (Mystery Babylon, the UN/USA), and that the final President (the one after Bush) would be a puppet New World Order President placed over the USA until Christ returns at Armageddon [Megiddo].]
I have really been holding my breath for some time now. Based on this vision of the night, I (in 91-92) said that Clinton would be re-elected for a second term and would not finish his second term. Up till last week (with an approval rate of 62%) it was hard to believe that he would fall. Yet the events of the last week seem to be pointing us toward that possibility. Why would the Lord tell us this 27 years ago? (the earliest record of the vision I can find is in a journal I have from 1973). It will be 27 years ago in February that I received this. It was actually in response to a prayer. I knew that difficult times were coming and was taught that we were to be raptured out of the trouble. But something in my spirit said no. My prayer was out of that troubled spirit. In response, this dream was telling me that we would be here, that great changes would take place when we see this president fall [the one after Clinton], and that we should not be troubled! He [the Lord] can save us and keep us safe rapture or no [not].
You see, right after the fall of the sixth star [the one after Clinton], I turned to the east fully expecting to see the Lord coming in the sky, which is the rapture theory that I had been taught and had prayed about. I did not know what the word of wisdom was then, and this dream really had a profound effect on my spiritual life. It was by far the most powerful spiritual experience in my life. I walked around in a daze for days!
What to look for:
(1.) Gore will become president. – GREAT CONFUSION!!! [Great confusion, but Gore ultimately did not succeed.]
(2.) Great problems for the country and believers.
(3.) An outpouring in response to persecution.
(4.) Historic events in the Mideast.
(5.) A great destruction in the US. I wish I could be more specific. In the dream I saw a man who looks a great deal like Gore who presided over the destruction. I am really still up in the air about this. For many many years I thought this figure in the dream was the Antichrist (it is still that way on the web page). It still may be. Some have written to me and stated very strongly that they believe the person I present on the page is Gore. It could be. There is a resemblance.
(6.) Realize that this is happening is for several reasons:
Light treatment of spiritual things In the church: modernism and tradition The overall rejection of faith and spiritual things.
Remnant Resource note:
House #12 will begin in February 2009. If this vision is correct, that President for house 12 will be the last president. This supposed president turned out to be Barry Sorotoro(AKA Barack Hussein Obama). It is obvious to all but the completely brainwashed that this man is not a proper president. He has not proven eligibility to be president by constitutional directive. He has also not taken a proper oath of office.
Will “O” (the one) be the one who will shortly become the world government leader/dictator? Even if that is not true, the office of president will be eliminated, and the USA will be just a territory under the one world government, with the office of president no longer needed.
It is becoming ever clear that Saturn will be turned into a second sun at this time, probably at the same time the one world government leader will be announced publicly. look for this to happen in 2010, sometime around the 7th or 8th month according to NASA.
~ 1971 Vision of the Night
~ ^ Events surrounding this prophecy.
– 1971. A vision received by C. Alan Martin (songbird@interpath.com).
The sixth house past Nixon (Nixon Ford Carter Reagan-Bush-CLINTON) [the house after Clinton, the 6th past Nixon, is Bush] was center stage of the dream. This house was shrouded in deep dark clouds. The clouds came right down and almost touched the roof. The lights were on in the house, and the back door drew special attention. To the north of the house was an arch of 6 stars. The sixth star fell to earth. Two large tunnels opened in the thick dark clouds through which I could also see the sun turned black and the moon to blood. These images are symbolic of
the fall of a leader (6th star from Nixon fell [the one after Clinton])
the fall of the nation (the sun black) and
the judgement of the church (red moon).
[ This vision could mean that the President after Clinton (i.e. Bush) falls at the same time as the nation falls (Mystery Babylon, the UN/USA), and that the final President (the one after Bush) would be a puppet New World Order President placed over the USA until Christ returns at Armageddon [Megiddo].]
There are other elements of the vision of the night that can be found on the web site.
[ ^ Events surrounding this prophecy.]
I have really been holding my breath for some time now. Based on this vision of the night, I (in 91-92) said that
Clinton would be re-elected for a second term and
would not finish his second term. Up till last week (with an approval rate of 62%) it was hard to believe that he would fall. Yet the events of the last week seem to be pointing us toward that possibility.
Why would the Lord tell us this 27 years ago? (the earliest record of the vision I can find is in a journal I have from 1973). It will be 27 years ago in February that I received this. It was actually in response to a prayer.
I knew that difficult times were coming and was taught that we were to be raptured out of the trouble. But something in my spirit said no. My prayer was out of that troubled spirit.
In response, this dream was telling me that we would be here, that great changes would take place when we see this president fall [the one after Clinton], and that we should not be troubled!
He [the Lord] can save us and keep us safe rapture or no [not].
You see, right after the fall of the sixth star [the one after Clinton], I turned to the east fully expecting to see the Lord coming in the sky, which is the rapture theory that I had been taught and had prayed about.
I did not know what the word of wisdom was then, and this dream really had a profound effect on my spiritual life. It was by far the most powerful spiritual experience in my life. I walked around in a daze for days! [ ^ Events surrounding this prophecy.]
(5.) A great destruction in the US. I wish I could be more specific. In the dream I saw a man who looks a great deal like Gore who presided over the destruction.
I am really still up in the air about this. For many many years I thought this figure in the dream was the Antichrist (it is still that way on the web page). It still may be. Some have written to me and stated very strongly that they believe the person I present on the page is Gore. It could be. There is a resemblance.
Light treatment of spiritual things
In the church:
modernism and tradition
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Optimization of Ethylene inhibitor-mediated controlled ripening of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
Sajib Barua 1, Tahsin Rahi 1, Oindrila Hossain 1, Antara Mazumder 1, Rabeya Sharmin 1, Tasnim Zaman 1, Durjoy Ghosh 1 and Shoeb Ahmed 1*
1 Department of Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka- 1000, Bangladesh.
Green tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) were treated with water, Salicylic Acid (1.5 mM SA), 1-Methylcyclopropene (1400 µg/L 1-MCP), Ethanol (15 % w/w), Gibberellic Acid (10-4 M GA) and Maleic Acid (100 mg/L MA). 1-MCP, GA and Ethanol inhibited the ripening process of the tomatoes and the food quality was also retained. However, SA and MA failed to delay the ripening process of the tomatoes. The most effective treatment was 1-MCP in delaying ripening, therefore, further experiments were performed to find the optimum dosage of 1-MCP. Tomatoes treated with 200, 500 and 800 µg/L of 1-MCP delayed ripening of tomato by 11, 18 and 20 days, respectively, however, the food quality was affected slightly at higher 1-MCP concentration. 500 µg/L solution of 1-MCP delayed the ripening process of the tomatoes without changing the food quality significantly. This indicates that 1-MCP application (500 µg/L solution) can be used effectively to extend the storage life up to 18 days without any adverse effect on the quality of ripe tomato and can be adopted commercially to increase the shelf life in semi-ripen stage longer time at room temperature.
Keywords: Food spoilage, Shelf life, Ripening, 1-Methylcyclopropene
How to Cite: Barua, S., Rahi, T., Hossain, O., Mazumder, A., Sharmin, R., Zaman, T., Ghosh, D., & Ahmed, S. (2018). Optimization of Ethylene inhibitor-mediated controlled ripening of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Advances in Agricultural Science, 6(3), 49-60.
Tomato is regarded as one of the most extensively grown and consumed climacteric vegetables all over the world. It is constituted of dietary fibers, vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, flavonoids and phenolics. It is also considered a good source of antioxidants, vitamin-C. Significant amount of tomatoes get over-ripen or rotten before consumption in developing and less developed countries because of the large volume of production and lack of proper post-harvest management (Kader, 2005; Kitinoja et al., 2011). Ethylene is a natural plant growth hormone. It has regulatory role in ripening process of fruits and vegetables (Bapat et al., 2010; Barry and Giovannoni, 2007; Huber, 2008). Some chemicals known as ethylene inhibitors, were found to reduce ethylene induced effects on fruits and vegetables and thus delay the natural ripening process to eventually increase the shelf life (Barua et al., 2015; Grichko et al., 2006; Osorio et al., 2013). 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) has been suggested as one of the possible agents that could increase the shelf life of vegetables (Mir et al., 2004; Su and Gubler, 2012). However, the efficiency of 1-MCP in delaying ripening of tomato depends on concentration of 1-MCP (Moretti et al., 2002). This advocates the importance of proper optimization of 1-MCP dosage for effective and economical means of increasing shelf life. Salicylic acid (SA) is an abundant plant phenolic compound that regulates a number of processes in plants and it is an important component in the signal transduction pathway (Raskin, 1992). It was found to work as ethylene inhibitor for various fruits and vegetables (Bal and Celik, 2010; Lolaei et al., 2012). Ethanol was also found to delay ripening of various fruits like avocado, tomato and banana (Turner and Fortescue, 2012). It was reported that Gibberellic acid (GA) delayed the anthocyanin synthesis and chlorophylls degradation (Martinez et al., 1994). Post-harvest treatment of GA was reported to delay ripening process and also to increase the quality of different climacteric fruits (Kandungan et al., 2013).
Food quality is a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic attributes where texture, sweetness, acidity, aroma, flavor and nutritional value like TSS (Total Soluble Solids), TA (Titrable Acidity) and Vitamins are internal attributes, and shape, peel color and free from defects are the external attributes (Costa et al., 2000). TSS content generally increases with the stage of ripening and thus it is considered as a useful index of the ripening stages of fruits and vegetables (Iqbal et al., 2012). TSS content also contributes to the food quality, aroma and taste (Hernandezmunoz et al., 2008). With the commencement of ripening, the amount of starch starts to decrease. TA and pH are important components of organoleptic quality of fruits and vegetables (Bugaud et al., 2011). They affect not only the sour taste but also the sweetness of fruits and vegetables (Lyon et al., 1993). Acidity is due to the presence of organic acids (malic and citric acids mainly) (Baldwin, 1993). TSS and TA are considered as the key characteristics determining the taste, texture and feel of fruit segments. Fruit sweetness and acidity are contributed by TSS and TA, and thus they give fruits their characteristic flavor and quality (Malundo et al., 2001). Lower pH value, caused by higher concentration of organic acids, significantly alters the environment for pathogenic growth and thus reduces the post-harvest loss. The rise in pH and decrease in TA indicates that acid concentrations in the fruit are declining with maturity (Anthon et al., 2011).
Ripening of fleshy vegetables like tomato is associated with changes of color and flavor factors such as soluble solids concentration, acidity and aroma (Watkins, 2008). Controlled ripening of tomato can be very useful in increasing shelf life lead to reduced food spoilage reduction. Therefore, the most suitable ethylene inhibitor that could compromises between delayed ripening of tomato and alternation of food quality, needs to be identified. Several studies have been conducted on this and these results may vary according to the geographical location, climate and types of tomato. The main objective of this study is to investigate the impact of different ethylene inhibitors and their dosage on post-harvest ripening, food quality and storage life of green mature tomato by measuring several food quality indicators at this subcontinent climate.
Locally grown (BARI-10) fresh, green tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) were purchased from a local market and were used for each set of experiments. Tomatoes were sorted based on uniformity of size eliminating the damaged tomatoes and to obtain the samples of uniform ripeness of color stage-1 according to the standard tomato ripening color chart (Figure 1a).
Evaluation of different anti-ethylene agents
During each experiment, six groups of tomatoes (six tomatoes in each group) were treated with water (Control), 1.5 mM salicylic acid, 1400 µg/L 1-Methylcyclopropene, 15 % (w/w) ethanol, 10-4 M gibberellic acid, and 100 mg/L maleic acid. Tomatoes were washed well with deionized water and dipped into 5L anti-ethylene solutions at 22ºC for 5 hr. Following the treatment, tomatoes were air dried and stored at 20±4 ºC and 70±5 % RH.
Optimizing the doses of anti-ethylene agents
Thirty tomatoes were divided into 5 groups and were washed well followed by the treatment with different concentrations of aqueous 1-MCP (0.1% active ingredient, AgroFresh, Inc., Rohm and Haas, Philadelphia). In this experiment, 0, 200, 500, 800 and 1100 µg/L of 1-MCP were applied on tomatoes for 5 h at 22ºC by dissolving 1-MCP granules containing the desired levels of active ingredient into distilled water in 5 L plastic buckets. Tomatoes were treated and stored like earlier experiment.
Assessments of the ripening parameters of tomato
Each tomato was weighed at the end of treatment period (air dried first) and also on different days till the full ripen stage (color stage 6). Weight loss is intended as the percentage loss of the initial weight and the standard tomato ripening color chart was used to identify the change in the skin color (Fig-1a). Tomatoes with complete conversion of skin color into red (color stage 6) are considered as totally ripen according to the color chart. The ripened tomatoes were homogenized in a grinder and 10 g of ground tomato flesh was resuspended in 100 mL of distilled water for further analysis. It was filtered through Whatman filter paper No. 2. The pH and titrable acidity (TA) of the filtrates were evaluated using a pH meter (pH-526; WTW Measurement Systems, Germany) and adjusted to pH 8.1 using freshly prepared 0.1N NaOH solution (Ranganna, 1986). TA was expressed as g citric acid per 100 g of tomato flesh weight (%). By means of a hand-held Kruss refractometer (Model HR 900, Germany) the total soluble solids (TSS) was assessed at 22 ºC and expressed as a percentage. Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) content was measured by titration (Sowa and Kondo, 2003) and results were expressed in mg ascorbic acid per 100 g of tomato flesh weight. All the measurements are average of measurements on four different samples.
The post-harvest storage temperature and relative humidity are the two main parameters that control the metabolism rate of tomato. The rate of weight loss with storage time showed no significant differences among the tomatoes treated with GA, MA, Ethanol and 1-MCP, however, the weight loss trend was substantially slower compared to the control (Figure 1b). At the fully ripen stage of MA treated tomato, the weight loss of MA treated tomato was 3.71% (14th day) which was higher than that of other treated tomato on that day. The weight loss at the fully ripen stage was 4.19% for ethanol treated tomatoes (17th day) whereas 3.05% for GA treated tomatoes (21st day) and 3.32% for 1-MCP treated tomatoes (25th day). Weight loss of Control (9.89% on 12th day) and SA (5.11% on 9th day) treated tomatoes were slightly higher compared to other chemical treated tomatoes. Although, GA, MA, Ethanol and 1-MCP treated tomatoes showed decrease in weight loss, lowest weight loss was observed for 1-MCP treated tomatoes. Significant difference was found between the 1-MCP treated and the control tomatoes. Up to the 14th day, weight loss for 1-MCP treated tomatoes was lower than control tomato, however, enhanced weight loss was observed later and reached 3.32% on fully ripen stage (25th day). Similar decrease in weight during post-harvest storage was reported for the application of 1-MCP, GA in different fruits (Ahmad et al., 2013; Deaquiz et al., 2014; Duguma et al., 2014; Jeong et al., 2003; Khan and Singh, 2008; Rahman et al., 2014). Slight increase in weight during post-harvest storage was also reported for SA in plum (Davarynejad et al., 2015).
Figure 1. (A) Standard tomato ripening color chart. (B) Weight loss (%) of tomato during post-harvest storage at 20±4 ºC and 70±5 % RH for the application of Ethylene Inhibitors. Vertical bars represent standard deviation of 6 independent samples.
Peel color of tomato is typically the most common physical parameter to assess the progress of ripening. Therefore, the effect of ethylene inhibitors on the extent of ripening was initially assessed by investigating the tomato peel color change. Treatments imparted significant changes on the peel color of tomatoes during post-harvest storage (Figure 2A and B). The peel color started to change rapidly from 1st day for SA treated and control tomatoes and reached color stage-6 on the 9th and 12th day, respectively. However, GA, MA, Ethanol and 1-MCP treatment delayed peel color progression. MA and Ethanol treated tomatoes reached color stage-6 on the 14th and 17th day of post-harvest storage, respectively. GA and 1-MCP treated tomatoes reached color stage-6 on 21st and 25th day, respectively, which indicates the superior efficacy of these inhibiting agents in delaying the tomato ripening process.
The control tomatoes reached color stage-6 on 12th day of post-harvest storage but SA treated tomatoes reached color stage-6 on 9th day, which indicates that SA failed to delay tomato ripening. Similar result has been reported earlier for SA on plum at low concentration (Davarynejadet al., 2015). From Fig. 2B, it was clear that MA, Ethanol, GA and 1-MCP treatment delayed peel color change and hence ripening of tomato by 2, 5, 9 and 13 days, respectively. Consistent with our observation, it has been earlier reported that application of 1-MCP delayed the color change of tomato (Miret al., 2004), banana (Ding and Darduri, 2009). Similarly, it has been reported earlier that the color change was delayed by the application of GA on banana (Dugumaet al., 2014) and ethanol on tomato (Saltveit and Sharaf, 1992).
Figure 2. Color stage (A) and days taken to reach color stage-6; (B) of tomato during post-harvest storage at 20±4 ºC and 70±5 % RH for the application of Ethylene Inhibitors. Vertical bars represent standard deviation of 6 independent samples.
The total soluble solid (TSS) content of fully-ripen tomato was measured for different ethylene inhibitor treated tomatoes (Figure 3A). TSS of control and 1-MCP treated tomatoes were found similar (3.60%), which is consistent with earlier finding (Morettiet al., 2002). Similarly, l-MCP was reported to have no effect on TSS in carrots and lettuce (Fan and Mattheis, 2000). A slight decrease in TSS was observed for Ethanol and MA treated tomatoes. Tomatoes treated with Ethanol and MA had an average TSS of 3.25% and 2.84%, respectively. However, the opposite phenomenon was observed for SA and GA treated tomatoes. The TSS of SA and GA treated tomatoes were slightly higher (3.69% and 3.68%) than control tomatoes. Similar result was reported for GA on mango (Islam et al., 2013) and for SA on Kiwifruit (Bal and Celik, 2010). As significant decrease in TSS indicates a decrease in food quality, MA and ethanol might affect the food quality of tomato unlike SA, GA and 1-MCP.
The titrable acidity (TA) equivalent to citric acid content in tomato was also observed (Figure 3B). TA value was affected slightly indicating slight change in food quality among the treated tomatoes. The average value of TA was 0.240% in the control tomatoes. TA value was not affected by the application of GA and Ethanol, compared with the control tomatoes. Tomatoes treated with SA and MA had an average TA of 0.221% and 0.253% respectively. However, TA value was 0.30% for the 1-MCP treated tomatoes which was 6% higher than the control tomatoes. Similar results have been reported earlier. Pre and post-harvest treatment of SA changed TA value of fruits like strawberry (Lu et al., 2011), Kiwifruit (Bal and Celik, 2010) and Apple (Kazemi et al., 2011). However, GA significantly affected the TA value in mango (Islamet al., 2013). 1-MCP also changed TA value in lettuce and apples (Fan and Mattheis, 2000), and papaya (Bron et al., 2006).
Figure 3. Total Soluble Solids (%) (A), Titrable Acidity (%) (B), pH (C) and Ascorbic Acid content (mg g-1 FW) (D) at completely ripen stage of tomatoes during post-harvest storage at 20±4 ºC and 70±5 % RH for the application of Ethylene Inhibitors. Vertical bars represent standard deviation of 4 independent samples.
Different values of pH were observed in the tomatoes treated with different ethylene inhibitors which indicate the pH of tomato is significantly affected by the treatment (Figure 3C). The lowest average value of pH was observed for SA treated tomato (4.53) whereas the control tomatoes had average value of 4.68 which indicated that SA treated tomatoes were more acidic then the control. Tomatoes treated with 1-MCP, GA, MA and Ethanol had an average pH of 4.60, 4.77, 4.74 and 4.64 respectively, which indicated a slight change in pH with respect to the control. The value of pH has been earlier reported to be affected by 1-MCP in banana (Ding and Darduri, 2009) and by GA in mango (Islamet al., 2013).
Ascorbic Acid is considered as one of the most essential vitamins for human nutrition. At the end of the storage period the amount of Ascorbic Acid was analyzed and no significant differences were noticed among control, 1-MCP, SA and MA treated tomatoes (Figure 3D). The average value of Ascorbic Acid was 0.24 mg g-1 FW in the control tomatoes. Therefore, it is evident that these ethylene inhibitors had no effect on ascorbic acid content and thus in food quality of tomato. Similar observation was reported for 1-MCP in banana (Ding and Darduri, 2009; Rahmanet al., 2014), papaya (Bronet al., 2006), plum and for SA in Kiwifruit (Bal and Celik, 2010). However, ascorbic acid was increased significantly for GA and ethanol treated tomatoes and their values were 0.27 and 0.43 mg g-1 FW, respectively. Similar observation was reported for GA in banana (Dugumaet al., 2014) and for ethanol in Mung bean (Goyal et al., 2014).
Figure 4. (A) Weight loss (%) tomatoes during post-harvest storage at 20±4 ºC and 70±5 % RH for the application of 1-MCP at different concentration. Color stage (B) and days taken to reach color stage-6 (C) of tomatoes during post-harvest storage at 20±4 ºC and 70±5 % RH for the application of 1-MCP at different concentration. Vertical bars represent standard deviation of 6 independent samples.
Optimizing the doses of 1-MCP
Earlier, it was observed that 1-MCP increased the shelf-life of tomato significantly with very slight effect on the food quality. Therefore, the optimum concentration of 1-MCP to maximize the shelf-life and to minimize the alteration of food quality was investigated. The weight loss during post-harvest storage of tomatoes treated with different concentration of 1-MCP showed very little differences among the treated tomatoes and the control (Figure 4A). The weight loss of tomatoes treated with 200, 500, 800 and 1100 µg/L of 1-MCP on 22nd day varied between 7.71-8.74%. Tomatoes treated with 500µg/L of 1-MCP exhibited minimum weight loss whereas tomatoes treated with 800µg/L of 1-MCP exhibited maximum weight loss. This is consistent with earlier finding (Wrzodak and Gajewski, 2015).
As seen in Figure 4B, different concentration of 1-MCP treatment significantly delayed color development of tomato. The control tomatoes reached color stage-5 on 5th day, whereas peel color stage was between 1 and 3 for all the 1-MCP treated tomatoes at that time. However, retention of skin color was significantly affected by increase in the 1-MCP concentration. Tomatoes treated with 200, 500 and 800 µg/L of 1-MCP ripened completely on the 22nd, 29th and 31st day, respectively. Nevertheless, higher concentration didn’t improve the retention of skin color much (1100 µg/L, 25th day). It is clear from the figure that 1-MCP treatment retain the skin color of tomato in color stage 3 to 5 for longer time than the control and therefore, 1-MCP treatment can be applied commercially to increase the shelf life in semi-ripen stage longer time at ambient condition.
It is clear from Figure 4C that delay in tomato fruit ripening significantly depends on the concentration of 1-MCP. The control tomatoes were fully ripen on 11th day but the treated tomatoes succeeded to retain skin color by that time. Delay of tomato fruit ripening increased with the increase of treatment concentration up to 800 µg/L. Tomatoes treated with 200, 500 and 800 µg/L of 1-MCP delayed ripening of tomato by 11, 18 and 20 days. However, higher concentration didn’t follow the trend (1100 µg/L of 1-MCP delayed ripening of tomato by 14 days). Similar result was observed for different fruits and vegetables (Morettiet al., 2002; Rahmanet al., 2014). These results indicate that the most effective and economic concentration of 1-MCP was 500 µg/L as ripening was not delayed significantly beyond this concentration.
All concentrations of 1-MCP treatment decreased the TSS in tomato compared to control, however, TSS content increased slightly with increase in 1-MCP concentration up to 800 µg/L and beyond that concentration, TSS decreased again (Figure 5A). TSS of the control sample was 3.78% whereas, TSS of tomatoes treated with 200 and 500 µg/L of 1-MCP were 3.21% and 3.09%, respectively. The TSS of the tomatoes treated with 800 µg/L of 1-MCP were very similar to that of the control tomatoes. The TSS content of tomatoes treated with 1100 µg/L of 1-MCP was 3.44%. Similar effect on TSS was reported in ‘Delicious’ and ‘Fuji’ apples (Fan et al., 1999), banana (Rahmanet al., 2014) and papaya (Bronet al., 2006).
The effect on TA content of tomato due to different concentrations of 1-MCP was investigated and it was noticed that different concentrations of 1-MCP treatment affected the TA content in tomatoes compared to control (Figure 5B). The TA of the control tomatoes was 0.194%. The TA content of the tomatoes treated with 500 µg/L of 1-MCP were almost similar to that of the control tomatoes. Tomatoes treated with 200, 800 and 1100 µg/L of 1-MCP had an average TA of 0.164%, 0.188% and 0.176%, respectively. Such reduction in TA indicates the degradation in the quality of tomatoes. So, these concentration of 1-MCP treatment failed to maintain food quality compared with the control. Similar effect in the TA value in lettuce and carrots (Fan and Mattheis, 2000) was reported for 1-MCP treatment. Therefore, 500 µg/L of 1-MCP can be considered as high enough concentration considering as food quality (TA). pH values of the tomatoes were found to be increased with the increase in 1-MCP concentration (Figure 5C), however pH value deceased in high concentration (1100µg/L). The lowest average value of pH was found for the tomatoes treated with 1100µg/L of 1-MCP (4.35), whereas the tomatoes treated with 500µg/L of 1-MCP had pH value very similar to that of the control tomatoes. Tomatoes with control, 200, 500 and 800 µg/L of 1-MCP had pH value of 4.58, 4.82, 4.67 and 5.02, respectively. Similar effect in pH was reported for the application of 1-MCP on Cavendish banana (Ding and Darduri, 2009).
Figure 5. Total Soluble Solid (%) (A), Titrable Acidity (%) (B), pH (C) and Ascorbic Acid content (mg/100gm) (D) at completely ripen stage of tomatoes during post-harvest storage at 20±4 ºC and 70±5 % RH for the application of 1-MCP at different concentration. Vertical bars represent standard deviation of 4 independent samples.
The amount of ascorbic acid was analyzed when tomatoes were completely ripen. The treatment slightly decreased the ascorbic acid in tomatoes compared with the control (Figure 5D). The lowest value of ascorbic acid was noticed in the tomatoes treated with 200µg/L of 1-MCP (0.187 mg g-1 FW). Interestingly, the amount of ascorbic acid in tomatoes increased with the increase in concentration of 1-MCP and tomatoes treated with higher concentration of 1-MCP (1100µg/L) had ascorbic acid content similar to the control tomatoes. Tomatoes treated with 500, 800 and 1100µg/L of 1-MCP had ascorbic acid of 0.204, 0.207, 0.215 mg g-1 FW, respectively, whereas the control tomatoes had 0.218 mg g-1 FW. Concentration of 1-MCP treatment had negligible effect on ascorbic acid content of tomato at higher concentration. Similar observation was reported on banana (Rahmanet al., 2014).
Results of the present study demonstrate that, ethanol, GA and 1-MCP were effective whereas SA and MA failed in delaying the ripening of tomato. However, 1-MCP was the most effective ethylene inhibitor. The effectiveness of 1-MCP in delaying the ripening process of tomato without affecting the food qualities (namely, TSS, TA, pH and Ascorbic Acid) varied slightly with the change in 1-MCP concentrations. As 1-MCP at lower concentration (200 to 800 µg/L) significantly delayed the ripening process but the food quality varied slightly in this concentration range. Therefore, under the conditions tested in this study, 500 µg/L solution of 1-MCP can be considered as the optimum concentration in terms of maximizing the post-harvest storage life of tomato at 20±4 ºC and 70±5 % RH without any significant effect on food quality. The results of this study revealed that 500 µg/L of 1-MCP may have post-harvest applications and can be used for delaying the ripening of harvested mature green tomato whereas hazardous chemical like Formaldehyde is being used in developing countries to increase the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables. The benefits and effectiveness of ethylene inhibitor like 1-MCP in delaying the ripening and ripening-related changes in fruits and vegetables should be considered for commercial application. Use of this ethylene inhibitor, can offer flexibility and convenience, thus can be an attractive alternative to hazardous chemicals currently being used without authorization in developing countries for the post-harvest management of fruits and vegetables.
The authors would like to acknowledge the support of Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI) during this study.
The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this paper
SA had conceived the idea of the study. SA and SB had designed the experiments. SB, TR, OH, AM, RSL, TZ and DG had performed different parts of the experiments. SB, OH, AM and SA had written and finalized the manuscript.
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Seinfeld DVD Bonuses, Breakdowns, Cover Art
Arguably the best sitcom ever, Seinfeld is coming to DVD later this year and TVShowsOnDVD.com has the skinny on the surveys that they're putting out there to test the waters for box sets, cover art, and all sorts of extras. Bobbleheads, chinese bowls, and scripts are some of the bonus items on tap, and all in all it seems that the choices border on esoteric or just plain odd. A plastic figure or perhaps "nothing" would make a little more sense.
--AP
Bionicle Vahki in USA, Canada
Apparently LEGO direct is selling the new Bionicle Vahki figures, meaning they should be in stores any day now. These new characters are said to be the law enforcement at Metru Nui, and look a little like crabs. Keep your eyes peeled for these.
Energon Returns (in repeats) To Cartoon Network, more Robot Masters
First the bad news: while Energon is returning to Cartoon Network, it'll be at 6:30 AM Eastern, and it'll be repeats. Boo. Hiss.
Meanwhile, some spiffy pictures and descriptions of the first wave of Robot Masters at FanToFan. It shows some great head shots of the robots, proving that these are, in fact, quite cool.
Homestar Runner added a new Cheat Commandos short, be sure to check it out and buy all their playsets and toys. There's a new puppet singing session with They Might Be Giants as well.
We've also found that we will be losing use of our digital camera. If you have one laying around you don't need, we would like to know so we can continue to provide pictures, hopefully more than previously.
A Sampling of Our Fresh Menu
Review: Star Wars Yoda (Original Trilogy Collection)
Today at Galactic Hunter we have the first review on the Star Wars Collecting Web scene, as far as we can tell, of the newest Star Wars line. Yoda breaks from Saga tradition by not having an elaborate descriptive name, but he comes from his appearance in The Empire Strikes Back and has a ton of articulation, a cane, and a little pack to be hauled around in. You have to pop him apart to do it, and it's easy. Find out how, and see the great pictures, in today's review.
Godzilla: Final Wars Features Talent from Metal Gear Solid
Readers at GameSpot were in for a surprise, as the site made mention of the involvement of MGS team members in the supposed final Godzilla picture. Also of note, the article makes speculation of direct-to-video sequels, which, while not unheard of, would certainly be nice.
Sega-Sammy Holdings Shows New Logo, it Sucks
Also at GameSpot, the new logo for Sega-Sammy Holdings which, we hope, doesn't find its way onto package art or t-shirts anytime soon.
More Micromasters in TransFormers Universe?
Apparently a number of sets are rumored to be coming, but a set that looks like it could be a Universe Devastator, a recolor of the six construction vehicles released in Japan, has surfaced that seems like a candidate for domestic release. Also shown at the 2005boards, a new Red Alert repaint from the Armada mold.
Wal-Mart appears to be clearing out their exclusives from the Spring, and prices vary widely. We've seen Sunstorm from $10-$15, the Spychangers Ultra Magnus and Optimus Prime for $3, Universe Ruination for about $20, as well as the Energon Mini-Cons six packs and Universe CD-ROM exclusives for $7. Good times.
Lastly, FantoFan posted some new magazine scans-- big clear ones-- of Wingsaber from SuperLink. Check it out!
Don't forget to check out The Onion AV Club, as there's new stuff up there. As of this report, there are no items on the "news" section.
New Denver Scramble
Buy-One-Get-One on Clearance Games at Toys "R" Us
Toys "R" Us stores are apparently blowing out some clearance game software for Xbox, Dreamcast, GameBoy, Playstation 2, Nintendo64, and the original Playstation. Some older titles that previously were not on the store shelves were at the store we checked, so it might be worth pouring through the racks to see what all is out there.
New Space Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Four new turtles are hitting Target stores this week, in new, uniquely sculpted space outfits. Each figure has articulated fingers and newly redesigned packaging with revised placement of the TMNT logo and in Michaelangelo's case, a particuarly striking design. For his package, he's stepping over part of the packaging, giving him a very striking, "burst out of the cardback" appearance that you just don't see much.
News on the Complete Lateline on DVD
A blurb over at TVShowsOnDVD.com has a story on the Al Franken sitcom that aired very briefly a few years ago. All 19 episodes are coming to the digitial video disc format in August and Amazon will have it for just above $33.
More (and New) TransFormers Energon to air on Cartoon Network
The cats at Seibertron have news on upcoming new episodes of Energon that will air startin in July, five days a week, and at 6:30 AM Eastern time. Episodes 15 through 20 were listed and cover the first appearance of Shockblast.
Don't forget to check out The Onion, the new news is up.
Rock Out in 8-Bit Voice
Review: Star Wars R2-D2 (Original Trilogy Collection)
Following our Yoda review, today at Galactic Hunter we look at another Original Trilogy Collection release. R2-D2 makes another appearance, this time designed from his time on Dagobah during The Empire Strikes Back. He's capable of playing several sound effects, and is made from parts from the FX R2-D2 (reused for Attack of the Clones) and parts from R2-Q5. As the saying goes, he may not sound like much but he's got it where it counts. If you're wondering why on Earth you need another R2-D2, and it turns out that you really do, be sure to read the scoop in today's review.
NES Edition GameBoy Advance SP, Games Found in Stores
We went to a number of shops today and found that some Target stores and a few Electronics Boutique shops put out the specially designed NES Edition GameBoy Advance SP early, as well as most or all of the games. Most stores listed these items as not being available until next Tuesday.
The unit seems to be $99.99 everywhere, with the games $19.99 each. Available now are: Pac-Man, Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Xevious, Donkey Kong, Ice Climber, Excite Bike, and Bomberman. There are some limited multiplayer functions, of course, and this requires a second GameBoy Advance to take advantage. If you don't have a GBA SP, now's a good time to buy your first, or second.
New Harry Potter Today
Today, the third movie in the series comes out. So get ye to the theater and catch Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban!
A particularly amusing story. A man accused of murder and sitting in prison was freed... because of some cut footage from the HBO series, Curb Your Enthusiasm. Sound ridiculous? Read the full story.
--AP, thanks to Nopey by way of SC
A Hero Won't Rise
New Harry Potter: Good
The new Harry Potter film was not a radical departure from the previous two, but moved into a far more interesting and less special (well, in terms of effects) cinematic vision. It's hard not to like, and as such you should go see it.
Trailers on our print included the CG The Polar Express as well as yet another teeny-bopper girl-that-finds-royalty picture and what's sure to be one of the year's worst, Garfield.
NES Edition GameBoy Advance SP, Games Found in (more) Stores
The issue of a street date on these games seems to be in question as more stores put them out today. GameStop reportedly put everything out, while we saw GameBoy NES SPs at Best Buy while Toys "R" Us only put the games out. There may be sales on these in this week's newspaper ads, and if there are, we'll let you know.
Final Season of Mr. Show Sept. 21
Mark your calendars-- the final season of Mr. Show, that would be season 4, comes to DVD on September 21. For the record, that's the same day Star Wars comes out, so start saving your money now. See the box art and more at TVShowsOnDVD.com.
I Sing-A The Blues!
Modern Masters of the Universe to DVD... in Germany
Super site He-Man.org says the new cartoon is coming to DVD... in Germany in Fall of 2004. With the old series being available in Europe as well, this certainly creates a Masters gap.
New Energon Supposedly Shipping
While we have yet to see them, word on the street is Shockblast and Cliffjumper are hitting the USA. Check your local Wal-Marts as that's apparently where they're hitting first.
Next week, our features will simply be TBA. We've been busy with things and as such don't know what will go up when, so be back soon to see what all we have.
At Galactic Hunter, aside from Orignal Trilogy Collection features (which I'm told will be posted), we have Q&A and reviews of the OTC Dagobah Luke and Spirit Obi-Wan ready to go.
Don't forget-- FOX has a new episode of Arrested Development on this evening, and it'll be the last new show before the new season starts. Repeats will continue through the summer, though, so if you missed it you can check out the surprisingly smart and funny network sitcom.
Looks like Harry Potter has managed to barely edge out Spider-Man for the biggest opening day ever. Final numbers are coming next week, but it looks like the wizard kids beat out America's favorite webslinger by about $1.4 million, coming in at $40.8 million.
Also, Garfield comes to theaters this week. This film will not be breaking box office records.
She's a Model and She's Looking Good
Star Wars Q&A Updated at Galactic Hunter
Galactic Hunter has posted their weekly Q&A column by yours truly and, as always, I'm eagerly looking for new questions. So, feel free to send any in.
This week's highlights include the "Hasbro Sample," a counterpoint to the customizing community, and yes, what to expect from the Original Trilogy Collection in terms of pricing and the future! Read on, it's good for you, like broccoli only not as iffy.
Classic NES T-Shirt and Sales
We did a lot of footwork today, and we did find that some stores are doing some really neat things with the Classic NES edition GameBoy Advance SP in terms of sales and promotions.
Surprisingly, Circuit City came out on top here. They have the system for $89.99, which is $10 less than everybody else. Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, and Pac-Man are each on sale for a mere $14.99 ($5 off) and as an added bonus, you get a free T-Shirt when you buy any of them. It's only available in a large and not all Circuit City stores have their games out yet, but all seem to have the systems available.
The only other store we found to be offering any sort of cash discount was Best Buy, and they've had their games out since last week. Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong are on sale for $17.99 each, and that seems to be it.
The big question is, Will there be more? The answer... is unknown. Nintendo is running a poll, and the following are listed as in a poll inside Nintendo Power vol. 181 (Four Swords Adventures cover) asking which are your favorites:
Double Dribble
Skate or Die
Tecmo Bowl
Arcade/Puzzle
Balloon Fight
What's notable is that on the Arcade/Puzzle side, nearly all of those games are available in the second batch of Famicom Minis released just the other month. Mario Bros., Baloon Fight, Dig Dug, Dr. Mario, Wrecking Crew, and Ghosts 'n' Goblins are all available in Japanese today via eBay or your favorite importer.
Harry Potter does $92 Million, Shrek tops $300 Million
The winner in this weekend's box office race was Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, a truly wonderful installment in the series and easily the best film yet. It made $92 million (so say the projections) which is the top June opening of all time, topping The Hulk by over $30 million. (Information swiped from Box Office Mojo.)
Shrek 2 pulled in another estimated $37 million, bringing it to $313 million and on its way to be the highest grossing computer generated movie of all time. Finding Nemo made $339 million in the theaters domestically.
Yet another installment in ".stereotype." was posted, and you can see an art film in it.
Take A Pow-Derrrr
Godzilla 2000 DVD now $5.50
Wal-Marts around town restocked their $5.50 bins, and the fantastic man-in-suit movie with the most awesome dub is now down to $5.50.
Harry Potter VHS now $5
Wal-Marts also dropped Chamber of Secrets and Sorceror's Stone on VHS to an even five dollars each. Not to be outdone-- well, OK, to be outdone-- there's Best Buy, who now has a bundle with both on DVD (full screen) for $19.99.
TransFormers Cybertron Confirmed
With rumors all over the place, Hasbro posted a press release confirming that they are, indeed, working on the next line of these toys and it's called TransFormers Cybertron as rumored. And as we speculated earlier, it looks like these may be out by year's end.
Target Clearancing Games
With selection varying from store to store, it might be a good time to check Target for clearance video games. Tonight, we spotted Warioware Mega Microgame$ for $14.98, and last weekend we saw Boktai for $13. Good prices, surely.
Homestar Runner's Store added pics of the second series of figures, which look much better than the first batch. This series includes the Poopsmith, Homsar, Strong Bad (revised), and Homestar running. The set is a surprisingly low $15. Also, the HomestarRunner.com site added a new puppet jam feature.
If I could walk... I'd be a miner
Review: Star Wars Dagobah Luke Skywalker (Original Trilogy Collection)
Today at Galactic Hunter we look at another Original Trilogy Collection release, Luke Skywalker as he appeared in The Empire Strikes Back while training on Dagobah. He can do a headstand and carry around Yoda, which is twice as much as I'd expect a figure to do. Sure it looks neat, but it's a great little toy too. You can see and read more about it in today's review.
The next Batman Movie's Batmobile Revealed
The next Batmobile has been revealed, and boy does it suck. You can see it at TFW2005, where pictures from the ongoing licensing show are hosted. The item is, to say the least, a radical departure.
New Pee-Wee's Playhosue Press Release
TVShowsOnDVD.com posted a new release that says the whole series and a Christmas Special are coming to DVD. Apparently the series will be split between two box sets starting this Fall. Good news, no?
Bubble Bobble Old & New Finally Coming to the USA
While nobody has announced it, the Japanese and UK title for GameBoy Advance, Bubble Bobble Old & New, is coming to the USA from Bay Area Multimedia in early July. While GameStop and EB Games don't have any mention of it, you can preorder it from the likes of Amazon and Wal-Mart for just under $20. The package art is identical to the UK release, except the game is now merely entitled Bubble Bobble and the free link cable from the UK version is not included. (For the curious, ordering the game from the UK, where it has been available for some time, will set you back about $44 before shipping.)
This title contains a fairly close port of the NES game as well as an enhanced mode especially for the GameBoy Advance. The original arcade game had graphics somewhere in between the two versions included on this set. Word has it that the game is quite good from import reviews, so be sure to snag it next month when it hits stores.
Lastly, we have found out the UK version supports multiplayer. As in, all you need is one cart and a couple of GameBoy Advances plus a link cable, and you're good to go.
TransFormers War Within III Confirmed, Details
The fine folks at Wildfur.net posted the details of the third series in the War Within storyline. This one features Blaster, Quintessons, and Ultra Magnus... to name a few. Sounds interesting.
A new issue of ToyFare has hit stores and it has an article from yours truly. Possibly. It could be someone else with the same name.
Also, a new issue of PVP came out today, inexplicably not in a delayed fashion. If you read the funny books, go snag issue #7. There's even a brief story about the Star Wars Galaxies MMORPG.
You Hoochies Better Stay Away from My Meatloaf
Review: Star Wars Spirit Obi-Wan Kenobi (Original Trilogy Collection)
Today at Galactic Hunter we look at another Original Trilogy Collection release, Spirit Obi-Wan Kenobi as he appeared in The Empire Strikes Back, but for some reason, he's armed. He's made from existing parts and new parts, and the end result is striking and fantastic. It's not totally accurate, but it's easily the best Spirit Obi-Wan and one of the best ever Obi-Wan figures to be seen, and you can see more in today's review.
The next Shrek and the Shrek after next
An article over at ShowBizData.com confirmed the next two Shrek movies, #4 is due in 2009 and no date was given for #3 but 2006 or 2007 seems a good bet. Word on the street is they've already got Puss in Boots set to return, so hey, good times.
New Metroid edition GameBoy Advance
Club Nintendo, Nintendo Japan's freebie club and fan club for all intents and purposes, is giving away yet another special GameBoy Advance SP to celebrate the best Metroid: Zero Mission players. The system is in red and orange, and if you look under the A&B buttons, there's a little sketch from Samus that you see when you play through the game. (It's a drawing from little Samus, and you can see the image from the game on which it is based here.)
New TransFormers Q&A
Hasbro updated their Q&A with one very boring question and answer about Alternators and their relation to G1.
Kids in the Hall Specs, release July 7
An article over at TVShowsOnDVD.com has a lot on the early release for Kids in the Hall season two. Like season one, it'll be available early via The Kids in the Hall Web Site, and should be available in other channels later. For now, you get a t-shirt and it's $59.99. For the record, you could get Season One at Best Buy for roughly $36 when it was originally $59.99 online. Just so you know.
Season Two comes with a lot of extras once again, including more interviews, two episode commentary tracks, 30 more Rivoli Theater performances, posters, and some other stuff. And Paul Bellini.
The Hobo Jungil
Rotocast Doc Ock from Spider-Man 2
Some interesting new items are showing up at Target stores around town. One is a large rotocast (hollow plastic) Doctor Octopus from Spider-Man 2 for about $10. The sculpt is pretty nice and it appears to be well-jointed. Also available is a two-pack of 12" figures, an unmasked Spidey and a Mary Jane in what looks to be a wedding dress of some sort. The sculpts were passable, and by no means exciting.
New TransFormers Energon List, Fan-Made "Energy" Cubes
A new list of Energon toys is hitting the web, apparently culled from Wal-Mart's computer system. Grimlock and Swoop no longer appear on it, nor does Kicker, and it's hard to know just what this means as far as these toys are concerned. Although odds are they'll find out during convention season.
TFW2005 posted a blurb with the whole list, and it's not known how complete or final it is. Many items show up in a store's computer never to be released, as anyone that collected Star Wars in 1998 can attest to. Some of the highlights include Sixshot, a repainted Shockblast, as well as Alpha Quintesson, a new gestalt, and a few other great sounding items. If the list is legit, it's certainly interesting.
Also, Unicron.com posted information on "Energy Cubes" which are, obviously, fan-made renditions of Energon Cubes. They look stunning, and it's neat to see American fans trying to do some more aftermarket collectibles. Be sure to check it out.
GameBoy Advance SP Famicom Edition Wireless Adapter
The Japanese get another cool extra, this time it's a specially colored Wireless Adapter to match the Famicom Edition GameBoy Advance SP. It's free by redeeming some points on the Club Nintendo site... which means nothing to anyone outside of Japan. Some may show up on eBay and we of course will be looking for one. It sounds excellent.
DVDs for Fraggle Rock?
A story over at TVShowsOnDVD.com follows up some interesting rumors on the future of Fraggle Rock on DVD. Nothing concrete, but interesting just the same.
New Stikfas sans Hasbro
While Hasbro seems to be cranking out numerous new kits for their Xevoz line, the poorly distributed ancestor hasn't seen much action lately. It looks like Hasbro has taken a step back from the line and new releases like sports players will be distributed in North America via SaiZon.com, whatever that is.
GameBoy Advance SP Donkey Kong Edition
Nintendo added a page for some contest or redemption thing for a DK-edition SP. We don't know, because we don't speak Japanese. It's in banana yellow with brown buttons and a DK logo stamped on the lid, and it's quite striking. Check it out, and scratch your head that there's no Triforce edition yet.
Godzilla Final Wars Images
Monster Zero News added a page with the Japanese official art for numerous new and old characters to appear in the supposed final Godzilla film. Minilla doesn't look very different, but a lot of the other characters seem to have been revamped. Don't miss this one..
Bottomless Lake, 2 Miles
This week's highlights include Tanus Spijek's gender, Fan Club "passes" from exclusive toys, and yes, complaining about multipacks.
GameBoy Sales
This week's newspaper ads have a few neat deals on games, notable GameCube F-Zero for $15 at Circuit City. Also at the City of Circuits are numerous GameBoy Advance titles like Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 and Mario vs. Donkey Kong for $26.99, which is $3 off. While that might not sound like much, consider that $26.99 is what GameStop and EB Games charge for used copies of these games with no box and no manual.
(Fight the power-- buy new. [On sale.])
Yet another installment in ".stereotype." was posted, and with Snackobot 3000.
Inside, Outside
Review: Lord of the Rings Master Replicas Sting Sword
Today, we look at an advance sample of Master Replicas' new Sting Sword prop replica. It lights up and makes some neat noises, and it looks like a prop from the film-- and it's not a bad piece. Be sure to check it out in Today's review.
New Energon & Alternators Packaged Toys
TFW2005 posted shots of upcoming toys, like Dead End from Alternators and Command Ravage and Doom-Lock from Energon.
Not only does this confirm some new names, but it confirms the Energon packaging is already getting a major face lift after having just been released last December. Formerly black, now it's a very G1 red color. The line has also received a new name. Formerly TransFormers Energon, the card now reads TransFormers Energon Robots in Disguise The Powerlinx Battles. That's a mouthful.
New Simpsons Season 4, Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 2 DVDs Today
Box sets for these two shows are due in stores today. The second season of Curb Your Enthusiasm is looking to be $29.99 at the likes of Best Buy and Circuit City, while Simpsons #4 is a very cheap $29.99 at Best Buy.
Star Trek Enterprise and Animated Series coming to DVD
TVShowsOnDVD.com has a report on the cartoon, while The Digital Bits has a blurb on Enterprise. Surely, good news for the fans out there.
I'd Save a Million Souls, even Yours
Review: Star Wars X-wing Fighter (Original Trilogy Collection)
Today at Galactic Hunter we look at our first vehicle from the Original Trilogy Collection, the ever-popular X-wing Fighter. It's a revised version of the 1978 and 1995 release with new pre-applied decals and a slightly different decoration, with absolutely no electronics. Does the mold hold up after 26 years? Find out in today's review.
News on Cybertron and Energon
Word on the street is that Energon Omega Supreme will hit Big Bad Toy Store next week, which is good news indeed. Hopefully he'll start showing up along with the likes of Bulkhead, Shockblast, and Cliffjumper-- which we have yet to see.
Target, Toys "R" Us, and other chains are now getting their Energon toys slapped with stickers promoting the cartoon. It proudly proclaims new episodes are on Cartoon Network... at 6:30 AM.
Some very prelim info on Cybertron has surfaced, and it's from some Hasbro press releases. Basically, it confirms Optimus Prime is in it and Cybertron is threatened-- which odds are you guessed by now. It made mention of some licensed goods, but other things surroundig the plot are unknown.
Season One of the original Star Trek DVD Specs
The information on this release is over at TVShowsOnDVD.com, and there's a lot to it. For $100, there should be. 29 episodes, text commentaries, and lots of other featurettes and other goodies await those who purchase the set, and hopefully the price will be cheaper at Best Buy when it comes out.
New Adult Swim DVD Info
TVShowsOnDVD.com has news about future Space Ghost, Aqua Teen Hungerforce, Harvey Birdman, and many, many other Adult Swim releases. Check out the story for more.
Return of the Waco Kid
New PSX Announced from Sony
Looks like Sony is revising their PSX video game system/set top box, and we've found some stories about it at GameForms and GameSpot. The big improvement is that these have out-of-the-box DVD-RW support, which is nice. No word on a US release.
Palisades to do Block Figures of X-Files
Palisades is releasing PALz, their new block figures, and it looks like X-Files are on tap so says Action-Figure.com. The article lists characters, accessories, and even includes a concept rendering of Mulder and Scully.
The article also lists Buffy the Vampire Slayer PALz and says they're selling well, but we should note we've never seen them ourselves.
DVDFile.com reviews Blazing Saddles 30th Anniversary DVD
While it comes to stores on June 29, you can read a review at DVDFile.com right now. This has the same 55-minute "commentary" as the first release, but adds tons of new features, not the least of which is the mostly unseen TV pilot for the series Black Bart that, reportedly, sucks. Deleted scenes, a featurette, and much more are available as well so do check out this review of one of Mel's two finest.
The new and pretty nifty Elvis Presley from McFarlane toys hit Sam Goody, Suncoast, and other similar stores this week for about $15. It's from his famous comeback special, and it's quite well done. Fans of the King should definitely check it out, perhaps even buy one.
I'm What's Good for America
Review: Star Wars Admiral Ozzel
Today at Galactic Hunter we look at the Imperial officer that is as clumsy as he is stupid, Admiral Ozzel. (Or am I thinking of Captain Needa? Either way.) He's a guy who... chokes under pressure. And he's got an all-new sculpt. Or does he? Find out in today's review.
Toshiba Joins GameBoy Advance Video with Lots of Pokemon
A report at GameForms mentions that the electronics giant is looking to publish a whopping 500 Pokemon movies on the new GameBoy Advance Media Player format. You can read that story to find out more, or just be glad you won't be buying 500 Pokemon shorts.
New Astro-Boy Figures at Toys "R" Us
BanDai has released a new series of Astro-Boy figures based on the anime series. These have interesting designs, but low production values will probably turn you off of these. Stick with the Medicom versions if you can find them at finer import shops and in the Bay of E.
If You Can Dodge a Wrench...
Nintendo Holds NES Poll
Assuming you aren't one of the reds, odds are you love videogames. Nintendo is holding a poll on their main page right now to ask you, the consumer, which classic NES games you'd like to see ported to the GameBoy Advance. While a number of items are highlighted and most likely already on the way (as some items on the voting are already available), there are drop-down boxes in the poll from which you can select any NES game. So, lovers of DuckTales, CastleVania II: Simon's Quest, and Startropics, we suggest you go vote post-haste.
New Superlink Super Modes
While no images have surfaced, a number of Web sites are reporting TransFormers Superlink repaints of Inferno, Nightscream (Starscream), Inferno, Hot Shot, Galvatron (Megatron), Roadbuster (Ironhide), and Skyline (Jetfire.) Hot Shot, Megatron, and Ironhide are expected in the USA and the others are currently unknown.
Also, word on the street is that Energon Omega Supreme is hitting Wal-Marts. We'll keep you posted. It is still said that Shockblast, Bulkhead, and Cliffjumper are available but we have yet to see them, either, and new reports (and samples on eBay) are presently scarce.
Tim Burton Batman Kubricks
Figures based on Batman and Batman Returns are being shown at Kubrick World Database. Included are the Penguin, the Joker, Catwoman, Batman, and a Penguin Commando. (Awwww.)
The new Ben Stiller vehicle Dodgeball manages to do something truly profound, which is to say, it's funny. Numerous cameos from tons of people, a pirate, lots of cartoonish violence, and a performance from Stiller with the kind of gusto you never would expect in a comedy like this, there's a lot to like. It's stupid but great. Check it out.
BotCon: The End
Discounted GBA Games at Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart stores have bumped down the prices of numerous games this weekend, but not at all locations. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and several others are down about $4 off, better than the $3 off at Circuit City last weekend. Check your local stores for the latest.
New Simpsons DVDs
The fine folks at TVShowsOnDVD.com have the cover art for the next release, and it's a best-of collection. The contents of The Simpsons Gone Wild are presently unknown, but obviously it won't be a feature-laden box set with lavish packaging.
New Botcon Info
The final time the event is to be held appears to be a good one, and a lot of reports around the Web are making it sound like a pretty good time. A breakfast exclusive, a repaint of the Action Masters toy Breakdown, is already going for over $300. You can read about it at TFW2005 or see the auction on eBay.
Also, Energon fans sans Wal-Marts will be happy to hear Target stores are getting in new stock, and we've sighted Arcee, Insecticon, and Megatron at the chain all within the past month.
Giant 30-inch Spider-Man Action Figure
Tonight, we spotted what may be the largest action figure on the market today at a Phoenix area Wal-Mart. While there was only one left, it was quite impressive. This 30-inch Spider-Man figure was a super-huge rotocast figure and sells for $29.96. We have not seen these at other stores yet, nor do we know if they are exclusives. Or, for that matter, if there's a companion Doc Ock. Keep your eyes open for the latest.
Art Asylum's Lord of the Rings Minimates at Toys "R" Us
Toys "R" Us stores are getting a $9.99 three-pack of these figures, although "three-pack" is misleading as each of the two sets include a bonus fourth mystery figure. While we did not take close note of which figures were in each set, Saruman, Gandalf the White, Frodo, Gollum, Legolas, and Aragorn. These were particularly surprising as most stores are soliciting or preselling two-packs, not these window boxed three-packs.
Muy Fresco
This week's highlights include IG-88's weapons, the future of the Cantina, and yes, we even have a surprise for you-- Hasbro wrote in and told me some stuff. So read on, this is good.
Exclusive Convention Gollum (Smeagol, whatever) Bust
Kudos to Sideshow on some great exclusives and an even better method of distribution. Instead of making you wait in lines, Sideshow came up with the frankly brilliant idea that I know we've rambled about in the past-- preselling the exclusives. That's right-- you order them online BEFORE you go to the show, so one will be there waiting for you. Gollum can be found here, and he's limited to 6,000 pieces-- not a small run by any stretch of the imagination. The page shows images of the opened statue and of the packaging, and it will be a fairly reasonable $55. It may well be our favorite rendition of Smeagollum yet.
Also being sold this way are two Hellboy exclusives (a Nazi Kroenen 12" figure and a 1/4 scale Samaritan) and Vampire Angel from... Angel.
Since we love to editorialize, we'd like to congratulate Sideshow on this marvelous distribution system and encourage Gentle Giant, Hasbro, Mattel, and everybody else to consider it as well. If nothing else, it should help determine edition sizes for future exclusives, and frankly, anything that gives we fans more time to look your booth over for the other stuff we'll be buying from you is welcome.
MORE GameBoy Sales
With some neat new titles being released this week, there's some good deals. Target has select recent first-party GameBoy Advance titles to $27.88, but Best Buy and Circuit City have marked down Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, and Mario Golf Advance Tour to $24.99. If you purchase the titles at Circuit City, you also get a free SP carry case-- a nice touch, surely.
Additional Botcon Reports, Energon Kicker Rumor and Optimus vs. Megatron in-package
The final Botcon (once a semi-official con, now an unofficial con) seems to be getting a lot of press. You can see a slick photo gallery over at Ben's World of TransFormers, TFW2005 has a decent report of the goings-on and lots of G1 tidbits on how the line was formed, and well, keep surfing around for more.
And for all you Energon junkies, TFormers.com has a report from some guy's uncle stating that Kicker will be released for $6.49. As Wal-Mart does not charge and has never charged $6.49 for the basics (as far as we can tell), and previous reports state that this figure was on deluxe listings, we would not yet put a lot of value in this.
One last Energon tidbit, the Japanese exclusive smaller sized SuperLink Galvatron and Convoy are showing up in US packaging at this auction. Rumor has it this set will be a Toys "R" Us exclusive and run about $39.99-$49.99. For the record, Convoy is the same size as our $9.99 Deluxe toys, and Galvatron is comparable to our $24.99-$29.99 toys like Scorponok or Landmine. From the small images, it appears these will be identical in color to their Japanese counterparts.
For you G1 fans, an auction has started for Ricochet, better known as Stepper in Japan, and better known to you and me as a repainted Targetmaster Jazz. This is the first known look at the packaged toy.
Yet another installment in ".stereotype." was posted, and it has the Burrito Comedian.
We would also like to reiterate that we have not seen another sample of the 30" Toy Biz rotocast Spider-Man as of yet after having made the first sighting late Saturday night. (We checked three additional Wal-Marts thus far.)
It seems Dodgeball came in at roughly $30 million, so says the Box Office Mojo. The Terminal came in at #2, kinda low-key by Spielberg standards, with Harry Potter, Shrek 2, and (ugh) Garfield rounding out the top five.
Vice President Hunter Thompson
New Larry Sanders DVDs?
The fine folks at TVShowsOnDVD.com are reporting that Columbia TriStar is re-examining the title, it seems, and are asking about fan favorite episodes. Here's hoping they revisit their season box sets and don't do a best-of compilation, as this fine show really deserves to be seen in its entirety at a fair price, like every HBO show except for this one.
New TransFormers News Bonanza
Today's news round-up starts at eBay, where you can find the first packaged shots of Slugslinger right here.
The folks at Comix-Fan.com posted an interview with the creative team behind the new Micromasters comic. It's shaping up to be an interesting title, and the interview says much about how they determine how long a series should be, and more.
Numerous reports are stating that the new Alternators Silverstreak toy comes in two configurations with the steering wheel on the USA driver's side or the UK driver's side. Neither is known to be rarer and at this time, we have yet to find either in stores.
You can find a great beginning of a BotCon report at Ben's World of TransFormers, be sure to check it out.
The word on the final Invader Zim DVDs
The final volume of the Invader Zim series is supposedly on the way for the holidays, and will include the holiday episode, so says a report on TVShowsOnDVD.com.
A great story on the Kerry campaign trail came up and we felt obligated to share. While on a fundraising trip to Aspen, Kerry met up with its most important resident. Here's a quote from an article:br> "Just to put your minds all at ease, I have four words for you that I know will relieve you greatly," Kerry told the fund-raiser. "How does this sound � Vice President Hunter Thompson."
Too bad he's kidding. If Kerry really wants the youth vote, that oughta do it.
It's All Right 4 2Night
Review: Star Wars Dengar
Today at Galactic Hunter we the (so far) final bounty hunter for the year, Dengar. He has a brand new sculpt with a lot of detail, a lot of articulation, and a nice backpack. In other words, he's everything the 1997 version wasn't. He may look like a mummy at first, but you can get a much better look at why this is a great figure in today's review.
New TransFormers Beast Machines Rumors
An interesting (and from our sources, false) rumor is floating around that Fox Video is releasing Beast Machines to DVD. Apparently an entry that no longer exists at Amazon Canada was the result. While we do not have the latest info, Rhino Home Video did inform us at San Diego Comic Con 2003 that they held the license to Beast Machines and would release it after they finish Beast Wars which, you have undoubtedly noticed, has yet to be completed. Because of all of this information, it's more than a safe bet that this link was an accident, much like the frequent listings of the original Star Wars films on DVD over the years before the recent announcement.
New LEGO Catalog with Bionicle 2 Images
While there appear to be no toy images, you can see shots from the new movie over at BZPower courtesy of a German LEGO catalog.
The Communist Airbone Mollusk Militia
Xevoz at Wal-Mart, Scorpion with Sombrero
Hasbro's Xevoz line is hitting Wal-Mart stores, which means there are at least three mass markets you can find them at. We saw mass quantities of existing figures as well as some new ones today, including some electrical man and a scorpion with a giant sombrero. The latter of which we'll be buying shortly. For the record, these were the Shock Berzerker and the Dune Stinger, so remember, when you want a sombrero, get the Dune Stinger.
After some digging, we found an official Hasbro image with the sombrero clearly visible.
New TransFormers Alternators Tracks Variant
An image is floating around the Web from Previews of the upcoming Tracks toy, but in blue. As a blue Tracks has not previously been seen or confirmed, this is a real surprise and it isn't known if it's an exclusive, a variant, or just an error.
Speaking of exclusives, the creative team behind the Botcon Breakdown exclusive figure put up a great site explaining how they did it. It's a great read.
Batman, Catwoman, Batgirl to become Microman Toys
Action-Figure.com has some great pictures of these upcoming marvels from Takara. Batman and Batgirl seem to be the same Batman released before with a new Batgirl, and Catwoman seems all new. Bother are available at Action-HQ, Catwoman is $13.95 and the two-pack of Bats is $24.95. It is assumed other online stores will offer these as well.
ALIEN and PREDATOR Toys Hit
While not quite Aliens vs. Predator, McFarlane's new toys based on ALIEN, ALIENS, Predator, and Predator 2 hit stores this week. Four creatures are available and are showing up at Kay-Bee, Sam Goody, and Suncoast stores for about $11.99 each.
More New Old Zoids
The clearance of the Zoids seems to continue with more random sightings of new old items. Kay-Bee toy stores are getting the large Gojulas Giga kit for $17.99, while Toys "R" Us continues to get more of the action figures, like Berserk Fury, on the cheap. If you're still looking for the older items, Kay-Bee and Toys "R" Us seem to be getting a nice steady supply of different product.
Costa Mesa Hates Me
M.A.S.K. Rereleased for the PC
A UK-based magazine entitled Retro Gamer, which is showing up in Tower Records in the USA, has a big disc packed with it full of old PC games, including one based on the old Kenner toyline M.A.S.K. which we found most interesting. Flipping through the magazine, there's some really nifty content as well as a good chunk of games, so be sure to look through it if you see it. It's about $10.99.
New TransFormers... Lots of them
Fans of Universe can find a lot of new boxed photos at the following links: Stockade & Magna Stampede, Whirl, and Nemesis Strika at eBay; Nemesis Prime at 2005boards.
Energon fans can find a lot to like at the 2005 boards as well, namely packaged shots of Powerlinx Optmus Prime vs. Megatron, Demolishor, Cyclonus, and Starscream vs. Prowl. Starscream and Prowl are repaints of Armada Starscream and Red Alert and look more at home in Universe, and are in the Armada style curved packaging in robot mode. Cyclonus and Demolishor are also Armada repaints, and you've seen the Optimus and Megatron from Japan before. Optimus seems similar to the Japanese release right down to the chrome grille.
Lastly, Hasbro posted a confirmation that the two-pack of the Energon leaders in their smaller Japanese sizes are, in fact, Toys "R" Us exclusives as reported previously.
Jim Henson's Greek Myths DVD
Fans of the Storyteller, you're in for a treat come September 7. TVShowsOnDVD.com is reporting that 120-minutes of Hellenic fun will be coming soon, with no other information yet available.
Lord of the Rings Armies Clearance
While the line is still going strong, Target stores have marked down select items, including their two $24.99 playsets. (One of Isengard, another of the Balrog confrontation.) They're about $19 now, and more drops are expected if you can wait. And that's up to you.
Michael Moore's documentary, leftist infomercial, or filme-- depending on what your point of view is-- hits theaters nationwide today. Farenheit 9/11 has been doing ridiculously well in New York City, and while that probably won't translate to greater America, it is certainly interesting to note. If you see it, or if you don't, odds are it'll make a nice big impact on the news and you should know about it.
Or you could go see White Chicks.
The Left at 24 FPS
Newsradio Commentaries Recorded
Word has it from Jimmy James himself that the commentaries were recorded. The scoop appears as part of a radio interview snippet transcribed at TVShowsOnDVD.com.
Also, if you have any interest in the "why" or the "how" of DVD extras and licensing, you should check this post a the Allspark message boards. Someone spoke to Rhino on numerous TV series, and some of the tidbits at the end of the first post really help illustrate why some things just don't happen on a TV DVD.
New TransFormers DVD Info
As reported earlier this week, Beast Machines is held by Rhino for US DVD release-- and you can read it for yourself over at the Allspark. The site also has word on why Rhino isn't releasing Robots in Disguise, and what DVDs from Hasbro-owned properties may be seen in the future, like more Beast shows, G.I. Joe, Visionaries, and more.
Rakshi Bionicle Clearance
With the new villains of Metru-Nui hitting stores, Toys "R" Us has marked down the Rakshi to just under five bucks a hit. These nicely posable toys are well worth that price, and if you'd like to know more about them please read this review of Vorahk, the black Rakshi, from October of last year.
We saw Farenheit 9/11 last night and it seemed Moore wasn't too interested in being on-camera. While the final act was a little slower and not as funny, the movie was good about showing Moore's politics and for the most part, showing you the best Bush moments over the past four years. As propoganda, it was OK, but as a kind of Daily Show highlight reel it was most excellent. Like Bush-isms? This is for you. Odds are it won't change your politics, but it will make you think about them, a tough feat given that most indie voters are supposedly just using the term to make themselves feel more open to new concepts despite having their minds made up.
While the flick did not seem to be sold out here, the same could not be said for White Chicks.
Paris Hilton in Dungeons & Dragons Sequel?
New TransFormers Energon Prototypes
You heard the rumors, now see the prototypes. While some of these are mistransformed, it does appear that Grimlock and Swoop are here, assuming Hasbro has decided to keep the names. As such, rumor has it these will be shown in a more complete form at this year's official TransFormers convention in Chicago. But you've read enough-- click here to see the pictures at TFClub. In addition to the T-Rex and aerial dinosaur, there are also two jets, a helicopter, and what appear to be a couple of mistransformed vehicles.
Early rumors had it that Grimlock and Swoop may have been part of another line, and for all we know these aren't the final names. From the images, it's hard to tell if this will be cool or not, but we're hoping they will be. While there were obvious Energon style spark crystals on several of the prototypes, if they're on the dinosaurs, they weren't immediately visible. Who knows if these are destined for Universe or not... or something else entirely. It doesn't seem likely that these are Cybertron toys by virtue of the fact last time around, Hasbro showed off the very first Energon toys at the convention. Of course, our first glimpse of Beast Machines came from unpainted samples, so who knows. Energon seems the safest bet as the home for these, though.
Movie news site Dark Horizons is reporting, true or not, that hotel heiress/budding future center square Paris Hilton is set to star in the sequel to one of the worst fantasy movies ever, Dungeons & Dragons. Apparently having Thora Birch not act in a movie wasn't enough for the movie, which made just under $15 million. It cost $35 million, which, really, wasn't too shabby. While this is the first we've heard of a sequel, who knows-- maybe the DVD sold well enough to justify another twelve bucks to do another one.
--AP, thanks to SC
I'm a Scientist, I Don't Believe in Anything
This week's highlights include the New Jedi Order as toys, smoking toys, advancements in technology, and yes, more on Clone Wars.
The Future of Pixels
An article from The Rocky Mountain News covers something we've known for a while, that retro games are big again. The article has some interesting facts you might now know if you aren't hardcore into this, as well as some errors you might find amusing. As such, we say you should read it.
Nanu Nanu
Mork from Ork is not Mork from DVD. TVShowsOnDVD.com has the cover art for the first season box set coming later this year. Mork's rainbow suspenders and triangle most likely would not raise the same questions from viewers in 2004 as they may have in 1978.
Farenheit 9/11 did ridiculous business, coming in at #1 and topping $22 million and in a few days, overtaking Michael Moore's last flick Bowling for Columbine and becoming the top-moneymaking documentary of all time... most likely in adjusted dollars as well. Congrats for finding untapped money in the genre, and here's hoping it might revive a fairly limp kind of theatrical filmmaking. As always, you can read more at The Box Office Mojo.
White Chicks didn't do as well, but did OK, and Dodgeball and Shrek 2 continue to do well-- very well in the case of the big green ogre, who's almost at a whopping $400 million.
How Come You Don't Dance No Mo'?
Spider-Man 2.5 DVD Confirmed
Even though the movie hasn't opened yet, Sam Raimi confirms a 2.5 DVD is in the works. Based on his quote at this link it would seem that the studio is planning on a standard release in addition to a special edition later, which seems to be the business model of the studios these days.
Buy Pizza, Get Bullwinkle
Papa Johns is jumping on the free TV DVD bandwagon. TVShowsOnDVD.com is reporting they're giving away a free three-episode sampler disc of Rocky & Bullwinkle with the purchase of a large pizza at regular menu price, which is something like $10 depending on what you want as a topping.
For the record, you can get the complete first or second season on DVD for as little as $23.93 shipped online... but if you want dinner and a movie, this isn't a bad way to go. Other free DVDs available through Papa Johns include Durango Kids and Weekend at Bernie's II.
New 4" G.I. Joe Three-Packs
Yesterday at Target, we spotted two new three-packs, packed like previous value packs except these had a reprint of an old Marvel comic. The Cobra set has a Cobra, a Cobra Commander, and a Baronness, all with what seem to be new heads. The Joe set had Snake-eyes and two others who I forgot. They sell for $10 each and it is not known if they will be exclusives.
Japanese DVD Godzilla Perfect Collection
A giant, limited edition box set of every Toho Godzilla film is coming to Japan, and you can see the original Japanese page for it right here. The good news is that it has 27 flicks in a giant box, a book, a music CD, and some bonus discs. The bad news is that it's Japan only and just a hair shy of $1,000, so you can pretty much forget about it.
The Dinobots Story You Never Thought You'd See
It seems one of the overseas releases of TransFormers Generation One includes a free comic available nowhere else-- except online, in its entirety, right here. The story features the Dinobots suddenly combining... and it's just as odd and unnecessary as you might hope it to be.
Every now and again we get requests asking if the items presented here are available for sale. They are-- try eBay, people sell this stuff all the time. At some point in the future 16bit.com may add a "trading post" or "store" type link, but for now, everything you see here is for informational purposes only and is part of our collection. And we take the collection seriously, so thank you kindly for not asking us to sell you rare toys cheap.
Yes I Can
Review: Star Wars Cloud Car Pilot
Today at Galactic Hunter we review a remake of an oft-overlooked figures from the vintage line, the Cloud Car Pilot. In 1982, he wowed fands with bright colors and two accessories, which was unheard of for any figure that wasn't Luke... unless you counted a cape as an accessory. This new version updates those accessories and ads holsters, a removable helmet, and loads of articulation. In today's review, you can read all about the figure that has everything... except a Cloud Car which he could pilot.
New TransFormers Energon Inferno Remold; Armada Unicron Returns to Target
Someone out there finally gets it. A recolored and remolded Inferno (dubbed "Grapple" by some fan sites) has showed up on TFW2005. Aside from being recolored, the toy has a new head and a new weapon component, the "fire hose" type thing is now a grappling hook with an added cockpit. I'm sold.
While Target stores reduced and cleared out their Armada stock months ago, with Unicrons as low as $10, two stores in the Phoenix area have suddenly received more. One location has one, another received an entire endcap. The toys are a super-cheap $19.99 each, which is bargain basement pricing for a really nice big toy. If you missed it, snag it. If you have no Target in your area, try Kay-Bee, as many locations carry Unicron for about $24.99.
Select Armies of Middle-Earth 50% Off
We reported Target had marked down some Armies of Middle-Earth sets earlier, namely the big set with the Balrog and the nice awesome Isengard set. Formerly $24.99, now they're half price at some Target stores and 25% off at others. We also noticed one store seems to have put out at least 2 cases more of the product since our last visit, meaning there could be some great deals down the clearance pipeline.
Great Kids in the Hall Interview (Part 1)
Part one of a two-part interview with The Kids in the Hall was posted to the non-satirical section of the nation's finest news source. Be sure to check out the interview at The Onion A.V. Club if you have any interest on how a comedy team works, or rather, "works."
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Congressman Conyers' Evil Hag of a Wife Monica Conyers Considers Guilty Plea to Corruption Charges
When I posted that thing about the Ensign affair, and noted the media would tell you his party ID prominently, I had it mind to immediately link this story, in which the party affiliation of John Conyers and his leathery badgerine bride goes entirely unmentioned.
Once again, the media does us all a good turn by offering us a little exciting mystery and intrigue in the course of the news day, inviting us to gather the clues and as we play the game Guess That Party.
Detroit City Councilwoman Monica Conyers has yet to accept a plea deal offered by the federal government in connection with a corruption investigation at City Hall, increasing the odds that she could soon face federal indictment.
The federal authorities told Conyers they wanted an answer by the end of the day Tuesday, but there had been no movement by 5 p.m., a person familiar with the investigation said.
The bribery-related charge that Conyers could plead to carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, though she probably would receive less time.
Two sources who have spoken with Conyers said she is reluctant because she doesn't want to serve time in jail.
Glad you got two sources for that, Detroit News.
Hm. She doesn't want to plead guilty because she doesn't want to go to jail. I never thought I'd see the day.
Conyers seemed to briefly allude to the allegations during a live broadcast of her show on WHPR-TV (Channel 33). She acknowledged that she's been in the news but challenged detractors, saying, "If you aren't praying for me, then you are just adding to the problem."
"First and foremost, I am a child of God," Conyers said. "All these things going on right now, I believe in my heart, God will deliver me from."
I got news for you, Michelle: I am praying in this situation, but I can assure you I'm also "part of the problem."
The corruption alleged is straight-up bribery.
Conyers was not identified in federal court documents nor by developer Rayford W. Jackson when he pleaded guilty Monday to bribery conspiracy charges in federal court, but sources say Conyers is the official known as "Council Member A."
Jackson pleaded guilty to paying more than $6,000 in bribes to an unnamed member of the Detroit City Council in connection with a $1.2 billion sludge contract approved in late 2007. He admitted to using a courier on four separate occasions to deliver bribes to "Council Member A" -- the same council member that former Synagro official James R. Rosendall Jr. earlier admitted to bribing.
Conyers, who showed up to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting, declined to speak to reporters and was primarily silent during the meeting except to pitch a community event this afternoon. She looked worried.
Note that when the Pollitco's Ben Smith mentions the story, he also can't seem to find out the party identification of the felonious she-wolverine or her insidiously senile meal-ticket.
This is a little awkward: The wife of the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee was just offered a plea deal by the federal government in a Detroit City Hall corruption case.
Style guide question, Ben: How come Politico prominently mentioned Sen. Ensign's party identification? How come the style guide only seems to be in force when it's a Republican involved in scandal?
Thanks to AHFF Geoff.
PS: If you've forgotten what an egregious, vermin-spawning witch this... woman is (I am running out of ways to avoid the c-word), watch this. Stay with it to watch this nasty serpent get all pissy and arrogant when a schoolchild questions her.
I am still looking for the clip in which she tells a white guy he's not entitled to speak before her council because he's, well, white. When he objects that he's allowed to, because Obama got elected, she informs him he's not allowed to speak that name.
I am looking, and not finding, and I am very sad about that.
Ah! Monica Conyers, a commenter corrects me. No wonder I'm not finding it. I will search again.
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Soon to be former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is resigning.
Much like former EPA chair Scott Pruitt, his rampant and blatant corruption eventually proved too much:
Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke submitted his resignation to the White House on Saturday, facing intense pressure to step down because of multiple probes tied to his real estate dealings in his home state of Montana and his conduct in office.
President Trump announced Zinke’s exit via Twitter on Saturday morning and praised the departing Interior chief. “Secretary of the Interior @RyanZinke will be leaving the Administration at the end of the year after having served for a period of almost two years,” the president tweeted. “Ryan has accomplished much during his tenure and I want to thank him for his service to our Nation.”
Fired over twitter, epic.
Zinke — 57 and the first Montanan to have served in a presidential Cabinet — is the fourth member of Trump’s Cabinet to resign under an ethics cloud in less than two years. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt also relinquished their posts amid scrutiny on subjects including how they spent taxpayer money on their travel.
During his tenure, Zinke came under at least 15 investigations, including: inquiries into his connection to a real estate deal involving a company that Interior regulates; whether he bent government rules to allow his wife to ride in government vehicles; and allowing a security detail to travel with him on a vacation to Turkey at considerable taxpayer cost.
It's amazing how petty, small, and pervasive their corruption is.
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been campaigned with pretext of civil activities, human rights and campaign against the war they benefit the Islamic Republic. One of the worst lobbies is NIAC organisation (National Iranian American Council:http://www.niacouncil.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Persian_index
This lobby extensively acts against the nations and their causes in Iran particularly Ahwazi Arab cause. The organizations have been involved in misleading the international forums by providing fake reports that show Ahwazi Arabs are terrorists and extremism and the lobby worked on media blackout and prevent access of getting support within political forums, the US media and the UN forums.
The recent attempt by NIAC which tried to close the Free TV Channel:
http://www.iraqhurr.org/content/article/24991538.html
The TV channel has been presenting and highlighting the Ahwazi cause and prepared interviews with Dr Karim Abdian, Director of Ahwaz Human Rights Organisation (AHRO).
Dr Abdian also met with Mr Jefrey Trimble The IBB Deputy Director and Mrs Lynne Weil, Director of Communications and External Affairs in BBG and he represented the Ahwazi cause and other Non-Persian nations in Iran. There was also concerns on the Persian lobby (NIAC) which supporting the Islamic Republic with the excuse of the campaign against the war on Iran. The Persian lobby also tries to provide with all the means to underestimate and deny the non-Persian nations persecutions and racism to be presented on the US media. The lobby has also extensively working to prevent and close down the media coverage of the Free Iraqi TV Channel since the channel tried to present and show the truth on the news on human rights violations against non-Persian nations generally and indigenous Ahwazi Arabs in particular. Iran nations, Kurds, Ahwazi Arabs, Baluchi, Azari and others suffer racial discrimination and ethnic cleansing; however, NIAC has been prepared an extensive campaign on denying and disbelieving reports by representatives of these nations not to reach international media and forums. The chauvinism NIAC tries to improve the relationship between the US and Iran and solidify the US national security and they try to pretend in helping the stability in the Middle East and supporting the Iranian moderates. However their attitudes towards the non-Persian nations reflect the Islamic Republic ideology in Tehran and deny the rights of deprived and persecuted nations particularly Ahwazi Arabs. The lobby also denies basic political, economical and human rights of these nations who have been marginalised by the Iranian regime.
In 2007 the American (Iranian origin) journalist Hassan Daiee revealed that the organisation (NIAC) works as a lobby and campaign in favourite of the Islamic Republic. Trita Parsi, who general secretary of NIAC, and the dual spy, denies the allegations and seeks legal actions against Daiee's claims. As a results of these allegations many secret emails and files which have been shared between Parsi and Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Iranian Ambassador in the UN that time had been revealed. The organisation has also been worked as a campaign in the US to rally supports the Islamic Republic policies and abusing the federal law. http://www.majalla.com/arb/2012/09/article55238731
The Ahwaz Human Rights Organisation (AHRO) will follow, seeking legal and diplomatic ways, and condemns the Persian lobby (NIAC) and will not the lobby to mislead the genuine reports on human rights violations of the nations particularly Ahwazi Arabs. Ahro with support of other nations representatives, like Kurds, Azari, Baluchi and other activists work to expose the true face of this racist Persian lobby.
AHRO
Dams: Iran's Weapons of Marsh Destruction
Funeral of the Ahwazi Arab who set himself on fire turned into demonstration
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The Nick Of Time (and other abrasions): Shadows Of Polaris chapter one
The Nick Of Time
(and other abrasions)
Shadows Of Polaris
"What's the hold up?" Matthew stared out the taxi's windshield. Traffic was backed up for blocks. Opportunities like this were few and far between, he couldn't afford to blow it.
"It's a parade... or the President... or something." the cabby said.
"Isn't there an alternate route you could take?
"I don't think so. Guess you should have left earlier." the cabby said before turning up his radio and drowning him out.
"Damnit." Matthew slumped in the taxi's moldy seat and thought about car payments, overdrawn accounts and late fees. If he got this job it would fix everything. It was nearly twice what he was making now and as an added plus the corporation would pay all his moving expenses from Schenectady to New York City. Hell, maybe he wouldn't even tell his creditors where he was going; maybe he'd just move and let them do all the work of finding him again.
Maybe he'd let Laura do the same thing.
Not that any of that is going to happen now. He thought glumly. His fingers reached instinctively for the pack of cigarettes in the breast pocket of his suit, but then he reminded himself this was a non-smoking cab. He checked his watch, less than twenty minutes to go. There was no way he was going to make it. He
looked ahead at the line of cars, minivans and buses; four lanes of traffic jammed into two because of double parked delivery trucks and brazen shoppers. Tall buildings pressed in on every side, pedestrians moved along on the sidewalks, their shapes hidden under heavy winter clothes.
A few moments of watching them pass by while his taxi stayed put was all Matthew could take. He tossed a handful of bills into the front seat and got out.
The February air was biting; he pulled his overcoat tightly around him and started walking. He'd visited New York City a grand total of six times in his lifetime, he felt like he knew his way around. Besides he'd always had a good sense of direction; he'd get there just as quickly on foot.
Like my resume says 'An ambitious go-getter and a good problem solver.' Matthew thought as he cut down a side street. It was a narrow, one way lane of pocked asphalt that was practically an alley. There was no sidewalk and ankle deep slush. He walked carefully, praying he wouldn't ruin his one good suit.
Once he was out of the alley, Matthew banked right onto a main thoroughfare. The wind blasted him, setting his coat flapping. He walked against it, leaning into it, dodging in and around pedestrians until he came to a crosswalk. The streets here were equally clogged with traffic, cars stretched in every direction
for as far as he could see. When the light changed he took the left way up the Y-shaped intersection and walked along for the next four blocks, reading street signs as he went. All the while he tried to imagine the questions that might be asked of him. He wanted to have all his answers ready in advance.
Matthew stood at the next street corner for a few moments considering. He had a pretty good idea where he was going but it was better for him not to take chances. He turned right and made his way down the street. Ice crusted the shop windows, salt crunched under his feet. He tried not to think about the time.
The road led to another four way intersection. His cab was a stoplight ahead of him, that meant he was on the right track, he just must have overshot his target. Turning right he made his way down the street for two blocks, then he turned
right again. That brought him back into familiar surroundings.
Great. He realized as he stood in the middle of the sidewalk, looking this way and that. I think I just went in a big loop. He checked his watch and blanched. Almost time!
Almost time and he had no idea where he was.
Standing on the streetcorner he felt his panic rising. The wind ripped at him, the foul scent of automobile exhaust chased after him like the stink of failure. Part of him just wanted to give up and go home, but he wasn't ready to throw in the towel. Not just yet. Matthew ran down the street to the next intersection. Oh yes, he'd definitely been here before, he recognized the parked cars and the awnings over the doorways. He turned right and staggered. A wave of dizziness left him gasping. Cursing the cheap Amtrak food he doubled over. Staring at his brand new patent leather shoes and praying that he wouldn't puke all over them.
He planned to return them if the interview was a bust.
Moments passed, pedestrians stepped carefully around him. No one paused to ask if he was all right.
Everything shifted in and out of focus a final time and then the sensation faded. He straightened up and began walking again. Two steps later he was motionless and dumbfounded.
The skyline had changed completely. Gone were the stocky silhouettes of skyscrapers blotting out the horizon. Instead there was a sea of gambrel rooftops and slender minarets. Chimneys filled the sky with sweet-smelling smoke. The buildings themselves were tall gothic structures that had been painted in bright airy colors. To Matthew it looked as though the entire block of houses had been sculpted out of frosting. The cobblestone roads were choked with activity; horse drawn carriages and bicycles maneuvered their way around slow moving automobiles. The crowds that passed him on the sidewalk were still bundled up against the cold but their clothes were ostentatious amalgamations of velvet, fur and leather. Many wore hoods and scarves against the cold but the faces Matthew could see were not the arrogant yet furtive faces of the New Yorkers he had been overlooking all day. These faces were regal yet predatory. Some had skin that was jet black, some had skin that was albino pale. Above it all a single gargantuan tower loomed, its upper levels were wide and decorated with windows of stained glass that glinted and gleamed in the sunlight. The lower body of the tower was slender and cast in shadow. It reminded Matthew of a chess piece, a bishop.
Matthew could have stood there all day but a he began to feel a creeping sensation working its way up his spine. Lowering his gaze he realized that everyone was staring at him. Blushing Matthew tried to speak but didn't know what to say.
Where am I? He wondered, What's happening to me? Am I going crazy? Is this some kind parade like the cabby said?
The street traffic froze. Horse whinnied in protest, tires screeched. A commotion worked its way through the finely dressed pedestrians. They pushed back against the buildings, squeezing together, as one they turned their gazes to the ground.
A shape in a raggedy old peacoat and a fur hat ran down the street and bolted into a nearby alley. A cluster of men in dark blue uniforms were close behind. They stopped dead in their tracks at the sight of him.
"I think..." Matthew said to the dozen stern faces, "...I think I'm lost."
Moving as one, they drew their sabers and advanced on him.
Matthew started babbling, but he knew he wasn't making sense. He was too terrified, too confused. These were obviously policemen of some kind; he recognized the smug superiority they projected, but what kind of policemen? They certainly weren't NYPD.
This is all just to scare me right? He thought, They wouldn't just cut me down in the street in front of all these witnesses would they?
He glanced around, the elegant pedestrians hadn't moved an inch, their gazes were still centered on the sidewalk before them.
The uniformed men bore down on Matthew, the silver of their blades gleaming. He couldn't believe he was going to die like this, he always thought he was going to die in a car accident or of some terrible and painful disease. There had been a
kind of comfort in that, but to die like this, in such confusion.
"Ah-hem, Constables..." The voice was sharp yet delicate. The figure in the peacoat stepped back out of the alley and struck an impatient pose, "...aren't you supposed to be chasing me?"
The armed men stopped and turned.
He couldn't have asked for a better opening.
Matthew ran. Pounding footsteps followed in his wake, coupled with cries for him to halt or suffer the consequences. Matthew remembered the swords and kept running.
But there was no way he could keep up this kind of pace for long; he had to find a place to hide. A chance to catch his breath and try and think.
He risked a glance backwards, there were two of them. Two of the so-called Constables and they didn't even look winded.
There was an intersection up ahead, Matthew ran across the street, squeezing between a pair of motionless automobiles. He glimpsed the drivers of the cars, their hands on their steering wheels, their eyes starting down at the floorboards.
An arc of pain lanced across his shoulderblades. He pitched forward, his hands sinking into the filthy roadside slush.
The Constables were drawing closer. Matthew forced himself to stand and scramble to the right. This street's decor was slightly less opulent yet at the same time it was much more flamboyant, as though the residents of this neighborhood were consciously trying to outdo their neighbors. There were people sitting on their front steps, watching their children play and sing but when they saw him coming they retreated inside. There were gaps between the houses here, dirty alleys and unkempt paths. Matthew hoped they were dark enough.
I can hide up ahead. He promised himself, Just keep moving, just keep moving.
There was a warm ticklish sensation creeping down his back.
Oh I'm bleeding -oh JESUS! One of them cut me with their swords.
Visions of torn skin and exposed muscle goaded him to run faster.
The voices of his pursers changed from shouts to chants. The language was alien to him, like Japanese or Latin; all he knew as that it was the kind of thing he needed subtitles to understand.
The chanting became more frenzied and then dwindled out suddenly. He turned to see what they were up to, there was no one behind him.
But when he turned his attention back tohere he was going he found them standing before him. Matthew tried to double back and only managed to stumble and crash onto the pavement. He heard his blazer tear and thought crazily that he'd just ruined his only good suit.
With a kick to the gut they rolled him over and pressed their blades against the nape of his neck.
"Outlander." One of them spoke his voice panting and ragged, "Your presence here is a violation of the Jamestown Compact."
"Agreed." The other Constable, the one with the waxed moustache, said, "The penalty for such trespass is conscription."
The first Constable smiled a little and licked his lips "Agreed. Sentence to be carried out immediately."
Matthew tried to sit but the blades at his throat kept him down, "Please I don't know what you're talking about. I don't know anything about a Jamestown Contract. I swear."
"Ignorance of the law is no excuse."
"Agreed." Waxed Moustache drew back his weapon arm; there was already blood on the blade. Matthew tensed, his fingers scrabbling impotently at the cobblestones.
The trash can came out of nowhere, bowling both of the Constables over.
Matthew rolled to his feet. The figure in the fur hat beckoned him from a decrepit old brownstone. He followed into the shadowed interior.
The odor of burnt wood and rot nearly drove him right out the door again but he pressed on. The peacoat was barely visible in the murk, he followed it past shattered widows and melted telephones. Debris crunched under their feet.
By the time he'd been led through a slouching doorway and down a flight of rotting stairs Matthew began to get that nervous feeling again.
Where am I going here?
He stayed at the foot of the stairs, peering into the blackness.
A flashlight flickered to life, a voice that was lively and soft asked him "Not scared of the dark are you Outlander?"
"Who are you?"
The peacoat slid to the floor, the hat joined it; a lithe form moved in the shadows "Introductions later. Come on. We've got to get moving."
"You're a girl!"
"Last time I checked. Let's go."
The smell here was worse; the stink from the fire had coupled with the dank musty odors of the cellar to produce a cloying fetid stench. Matthew really wanted a cigarette now. Holding his nose closed he followed the girl deeper into the cellar, the glare from the flashlight cast her in silhouette. Matthew wasn't sure if she was in some kind of a uniform or if she was making a fashion
statement. His limited successes with women had taught him that if
you weren't sure it was safer not to ask.
There was an old box spring mattress leaning against the far wall of the cellar. Slipping the flashlight into her mouth she shifted the rotted rectangle of wood and fabric aside. There was a hole in the wall just large enough to crawl through. A thin carpet of trash and mud covered the bottom.
"Big mice?" Matthew asked.
She pulled the flashlight from her mouth, "Come on."
"I need to know where we're going."
"Someplace safe." she dropped to her knees and shone the light into the squalid passageway.
"That's not good enough. For all I know-"
"We don't have time for this Outlander."
A commotion upstairs startled them, shouts and stomping set dust raining from the basement ceiling. Matthew's stomach flopped and clenched at the sound. "The Constables?"
"Worse." She shone the flashlight on him, "Sentries."
"Sentries?"
"Soldiers recruited from Constables that have been demoted for screwing up too much and from apprehended Outlanders. Outlanders like you." She crawled into the hole and beckoned for him to follow her, "Pull the box spring in behind
us. It'll cover our escape."
Rooted to the spot, Matthew stared up the steps, wondering if he should take his chances with the Sentries. If they had once been 'Outlanders' like him they might be sympathetic to his plight. After all they had been chasing her hadn't they? They weren't really after him, he was just a victim of circumstance.
"Oh by the way," She called, "the first step to becoming a Sentry is ritual castration."
"Oh Hell." shouldering out of his torn, bloodied blazer Matthew followed her into the passage, pulling the box spring behind him.
The tunnel slumped downwards, he half crawled half-tumbled after her. The slimy, sour-smelling walls pressed down on every side. Grime caked the underneath of his fingernails and dribbled off the tunnel roof to coat his hair and shoulders. No matter how careful he was, every fourth step or so his wounded back brushed against he roof of the tunnel sending a shiver of pain through him. He didn't like to think about the infections he might be getting. Garbage and slime oozed though his fingers and wormed its way into his loafers.
There is no way I'm going to be able to return these shoes for a refund
"How long until-" The flashlight clicked off. "Hey!"
"Saving batteries." she whispered from up ahead. "Keep moving."
"What's your name?"
"I'm the girl that saved your life, isn't that enough?"
"No what's your name?" Deprived of his vision Matthew's other senses struggled to compensate. He had no idea where he was going to or what he was getting herself into but when faced with the choice between an uncertain future and ritual castration he chose the uncertain future every time.
"My name is Audra. Satisfied?"
Audra.
"Now where am I?" She stopped suddenly, "You don't know?"
"Would I be asking if I knew already?" he glowered only to realize a moment later that he was glowering at her backside.
"Don't tell me, let me guess... a weird old relative of yours passed away and you were going though some of his personal papers. You found a book that claimed to be about magic and you happened to read one of the goofy sounding spells out loud."
He started to glower again but managed to stop himself in time, "No."
"Ok then, how about this. You were wandering in the woods and you came upon a circle of standing stones smack dab in the middle of nowhere."
Yeah. The Stonehenge of Utica. He thought sourly. "No. Nothing like that happened. Do I look like I was camping?"
"You were in a big city, you got lost and of course being born a male rendered you unable to ask for directions. So you kept wandering this way and that, going in circles and retracing your steps, suddenly you found yourself here."
"Uh… yes."
"I knew it." She laughed and started crawling again.
"So where am I?"
"Escape tunnels, they go through most of the boroughs. They got dug about eighty years ago during the Inutos sieges. I think most people have forgotten about them now. Good for burglary and sneaking out after curfew."
"What are you talking about?" Matthew exclaimed.
"You wanted to know where you were."
"Yes where... in the larger sense. What is this place, this weird city..."
Audra gave a little laugh "This is the embodiment of weird cities. This is of Olathoe."
"Olathoe? Is that in Canada?"
"No. Olathoe is where everything you've ever been told doesn't exist can be found."
"I'm talking about the stuff that dreams are made of. Literally. Magic is here. Real magic, not that David Copperfield crap. The magic here is so strong it hides the city from the so-called normal people like you. The only way to get here is to cast the proper spells, or use a Aperture or go to a large enough city and walk certain streets in a certain pattern."
"You expect me to believe that?"
"You have another explanation for what's happening to you?"
"No." Matthew said and then fell quiet. In the darkness he lost all track of time. When he checked the luminous digital readout on his watch all he saw were wildly flickering numbers.
"Are you saying I'm on another world?"
"But you look human. Where are the aliens?"
"Don't you get it? You're the alien."
The cold tunnel pressed in around him on all sides. How much further did she expect him to crawl? Did she even know where they were going? What if this whole thing ended in a dead end? Would that have to crawl backwards the way that had come? Would the Sentries be waiting for them? Panic gripped him, he had to concentrate on the simple motions of his arms and leg to keep from collapsing into a shuddering heap.
She said these tunnels are eighty years old. They could fall down around us any second! Oh God. Oh God. Why did I ever get out of that cab? Who cares if I was late? And for that matter why did I ever go on that stupid interview? I should have just stayed home. My old job was perfectly fine! Now I'm going to die or be castrated or both! A tiny whimper escaped from Matthew's throat.
"OK." Audra flicked on the flashlight, "We're there, you can stand up now."
"Huh?"
"Lightswitch... lightswitch... who's got the lightswitch?" She paced around the room, flicking the yellow flashlight beam this way and that. Matthew gawked dazedly at the shine from the buckles on her patent leather shoes. "I really need to... Ah-hah!"
There was a click and Matthew was blinded. He winced and used his grimy hands to shield his eyes, Audra stood before him. Her clothes were definitely a uniform not a fashion statement. The knee-length dress was a rich shade of lavender and tailored to a design that seemed one half nun's habit one half school uniform. Her long black hair was tied back from her dark-eyed, gamine-like face. Even without the dirt masking her features it was obvious that she wore too much makeup.
With a groan he stood up and looked around. Another basement. No surprise there. The hole he'd crawled from was nestled between a pair of empty wine racks. Audra pulled a ratty looking knapsack from behind one of the wine racks and strode up the stairs. She flicked on another set of lights. Resigned Matthew followed her down a service hallway that led to a brightly-lit room that was furnished with expensive, sterile looking furniture. Paintings hung on the walls that were either surrealist masterpieces or elaborate pleas for help. "This is your place?"
"Nope. It's the Dean's."
"We're in a college?"
"It's a private institution dedicated to studies of a metaphysical nature."
Great. Matthew dropped onto a nearby ottoman and buried his face in his hands. "So, is the Dean home? And more importantly, is he armed?"
"Nahhh." She rummaged around the poorly stocked wet bar. "He goes out drinking most nights, he won't be home 'till like four in the morning if at all."
"Uh-huh." He said as he watched her open a decanter of brandy and empty half the bottle in a few short gulps.
"Hopefully by then we should have you sorted out."
When she passed the brandy to him he took a long hard pull from the bottle. Her lipstick flavored the taste. "Sorted out?"
"You know, either I'll get you home or I'll get you killed."
"Oh God...." He took a second even longer pull from the bottle.
She unbuttoned the sleeves of her dress, "Look Matt I'm gonna grab a quick shower. Can you stay put for a few minutes?"
"You know I'm not a child."
She gave his cheek a pinch "Of course you're not."
"And how did you know my name? I never told you my name!"
"Because I'm a sorceress. Well, sorceress in training really." She said as she left the room.
Alone in the room Matthew nursed the bottle along and brooded. He picked at the edges of the torn sleeve of his blazer and wondered what to think.
Maybe I've gone crazy. maybe I'm in a psycho ward doped up and tied down.
He wanted to believe that, he really did but there was no denying the evidence.
Besides I would never hallucinate anything this elaborate, I just don't have the imagination.
Standing, he trudged over to the window and peered outside. The sun had set and the stars were out. How long was I in that tunnel? He wondered, What the hell time is it?
There weren't any clocks in the room so Matt turned his attention back to the window. The Dean seemed to be doing pretty well for himself, the house they were in was mansion-like in proportions. The grounds however were wooded and sickly looking, a rusty gate separated the grounds from the busy streets of the city. Matthew let his eyes be drawn to the Olathoe skyline, to the lofty minarets and baroque estates with the single great spire towering over it all. How could a place like this be hidden? Could it really be magic? Could there really be an entire world he didn't know about? Could he really have come here just because he took a few wrong turns on the streets of Manhattan?
What else can I believe? Look at it out there! It's like I've traveled in time.
Time travel. He thought pressing his forehead against the cool glass of the window. Even that's almost more believable. I haven't seen any magic here. All I've seen is a bunch of Renaissance fair rejects!
A few more swigs of brandy and he decided to explore a bit. He peeled his head from the window pane and started snooping. His attention was drawn to the bookshelves first. They were crammed with thick, ancient-looking volumes the shelves. Most of them seemed to be written in Latin and were illustrated with bizarre pictograms and charts. Paging through them left him with a strange feeling. It was as though he was looking at a new kind of programming code and it was just familiar enough to almost make sense and just different enough to make him wonder if there was some manual out there that he'd neglected to read.
A scrap of paper fluttered out of one of the books. Matthew bent to retrieve it. The handwriting was barely legible, and filled with strange chemical and mathematical formulas. At the bottom the wobbly script read “The stars are right. Ursa Minor is in ascendance. The Pendaroth is among us now 'an unlick'd bear-whelp that carries no impression like the dam'.”
Cripes. Bet he was drunk when he wrote that. With a shrug Matthew replaced the paper and slipped the book back into its place on the shelf. He turned his attention to the stereo system, it looked to be state of the art.
So much for time travel. He thought as he scanned the Dean's CD collection; there weren't any titles he recognized. They were mostly Jazz and Electronic music. None of it was Matthew's cup of tea; country music had always been his passion. As far as he was concerned Western Culture had peaked with the recording career of Johnny Cash.
There was a telephone near the stereo, it looked like a museum piece. Matthew stared at it as he finished the brandy and set the decanter down on an end table. Could he make an outgoing call from Never-Never Land? He reached for his wallet; he'd use his calling card. No reason that this Dean guy should get a long distance bill.
Frowning he patted his pockets, then methodically turned them out one by one.
Great. My wallet is probably back in the tunnel somewhere. No way am I going back there. The Dean will just have to deal with it.
He picked up the receiver not sure who he should call. Laura? His parents? The police? The American Embassy? His fingers dithered over the rotary dial.
A voice breathed from the earpiece. "Number please?" Whoever was speaking they sounded either drunk or half-asleep, "Number please?"
"Hi!" Matthew stammered, "I'm going to- I mean I need to make a long distance call... at least I think it's a long distance call."
There was a long pause and another snuffling groan, "Local calls only... Outlander."
Matthew hung the phone up and backed away. "What?" He whispered, "What the Hell?"
"You're next." Audra walked into the room, her skin was pink and clean; her dark hair hung in loose wet ringlets that she was expertly pining back. She was wearing jeans and a crisp, white tuxedo shirt. Both were several sizes too large.
"Are those the Dean's clothes?"
"Yeah." She towel dried her hair as she approached him.
Matthew retreated, "Won't he miss them?"
"No." Audra grabbed the decanter from the end table and shook it. Her smile became conspiratorial, "Trust me Matthew. I've been doing this for almost a whole semester now."
"But-"
"He's a drunk. He has blackouts. We're cool." She grabbed his hand and led him down the hallway to the still-steaming bathroom. Matthew was appalled at the opulence; the marble floors, the brass and crystal fixtures, the full-length mirrors and a shower wide enough to do gymnastics in.
"Look I don't think I need-"
Audra shook her head and began unbuttoning his dress shirt. "Listen you. The Sentries will be looking for a grubby terrified Outlander not a clean, well-dressed man about town."
"Why are you helping me?"
"There are three things I love in this world, chocolate, shoplifting and anarchy."
Frowning he started to re-button his shirt "I just don't feel comfortable with this."
"Come on." She rolled her eyes, "The shirt's ruined anyways."
"It's not unwearable."
With a curse she grabbed the lapels and tore sending buttons clattering across the tiles. "Now it is. Now get in there before I do something equally horrible to your pants."
Stunned he slipped out of what was left of his best white shirt. This was so humiliating, he turned away from her.
"Goddess!"
"What?" He turned back, a queasy expression had replaced her smug little smile.
"Your back."
"What about my back?" He angled to see his reflection in the full-length mirror. Where he had expected to find a ragged cut his eyes instead found a suppurating wound. It looked like a chemical burn of all things. "Oh no."
"When did this happen?" She touched it tentatively.
He flinched but there was no pain, in fact he couldn't feel much there at all. Was this shock? He wasn't sure, he'd always fallen asleep in Health Class. "When I was running from the Constables. One of them stabbed me..."
Audra ran her fingertips across the wound and back again, "You weren't stabbed Matthew. They zapped you."
"This is from a taser?"
"No." She shook her head and then started picking at it. "They cast a spell on you. It looks like they tried to get you with a good old fashioned Incantation of the Boiling Rind."
"A spell? This is crazy."
A strip of skin came away with sickening ease; it was like peeling away a sunburn. "Crazy or not your darned lucky that your flesh didn't blister and peel from the bone."
"Ow! Now that hurts. Ow!" He watched their reflections with a mixture of horror and fascination, "Do we need to get to a hospital?"
She waved a hand, "No. You'll be fine. You just got scalded. Count your blessings. Now get in the shower and make it quick. I'll get you some clothes."
The patch of skin she had revealed was pale and smooth looking. He wondered how he would explain something like that to Laura. He wondered if she'd even notice. "You're sure I don't need to go to a hospital?"
"Yes I'm sure." she left the room.
When he was sure the door was securely shut behind him he stripped out of the rest of his clothes and got under the water... and screeched.
F-f-f-f-freezing!
Protectively cupping his shriveled genitals he hoped back out of the shower and readjusted the water to something bearable. Then he got back in and lathered up. Immediately he started to relax, his muscles began to unknot, his stomach began to unclench. Leaning forward he put his head directly under the spigot and let it rain down on him. That was much better, he was starting to feel human
A secret city, a secret magic city no less. Matthew chuckled at the very thought but it was real wasn't it? Well now that he knew what was going on he could deal with it. With Audra's help of course, she was the only person here he could trust. But could he really trust her? For all he knew she might be just as dangerous as the Constables. On the run for my life in a strange place- completely out of my depth. This is like that Emilio Estevez movie with Mick Jagger. I wish I'd stayed to watch the ending now.
He turned and let the water hit his back that felt even better. This was a lot better than the crummy shower he had at home; the one with the peeling tiles and the tap that had only two settings- TOO HOT and TOO COLD. He was so relaxed that he was practically falling asleep on his feet. The events of the day played through his mind but they were disjointed, out of order.
"Did you make a phone call?" Atfirst he thought he'd imagined it, Audra's frantic voice just inches away but then she spoke again, "Did you make a phone call?"
"What are you doing in here?" He shrunk back, the only thing between himself and total embarrassment a filmy shower curtain.
"You did didn't you? I don't believe this! Someone just drove a car through the main gate!"
"It was a stupid phone call. I didn't even make the connection the operator told me there was no long distance service."
"Of course they said that. Everyone knows that except Outlanders." She poked the shower curtain for emphasis.
"So?" He poked back.
"Didn't I warn you that there is a bounty on Outlanders?" She replied her voice dripping with sarcasm.
"No." Matthew paused, "No you didn't."
There was the unmistakable sound of someone slapping their own forehead. "Damnit." She threw a handful of towels over the shower curtain.
He dried off hastily and then wrapped the largest of the towels around his waist.
Audra was there, dressed and ready to go, her knapsack slung over one shoulder a handful of clothes in her hands. He took them from her and blanched. "You don't seriously expect me to wear this."
"They're the height of fashion. Everyone dresses this way."
"You're kidding." He waved a frilled shirt under her nose. "I'll look like a transvestite vampire."
She picked up a container of baby powder and hefted it for a moment before slipping it into her knapsack. "You should be so lucky."
The doorbell rang, Matthew clutched the frilled shirt to his damp chest. "Is that- What- Who?"
"One of the other things I should have mentioned is that our telephone company is pretty much run by Chinese Mobsters."
Making sure he kept the towel securely around his waist Matthew slipped into the underwear and trousers she'd given him. He wasn't a boxers man by nature but this was no time to complain. As he buttoned the trousers he heard a crash from downstairs. "Oh crap." He whimpered.
Audra pulled the on the shirt, helping him slip his arms into the luxuriously cuffed sleeves. "A little less modesty a little more hustle."
"What's the plan?" He asked. She offered him a pair of boots but he declined and put his loafers back on instead.
"We run like Hell that's the plan." She grabbed him by the arm and led him out of the bathroom.
There were four men waiting for them on the landing. Three of them were Asian, they carried semi-automatic weapons and didn't look old enough to be out of high school. The fourth man looked like he'd wandered in after them; he was broad-shouldered and unshaven, wearing bluejeans and a T-shirt emblazoned with a picture of a chimpanzee in a crown. Matthew found his attention shifting from the earring dangling from his right ear to the pistol he held- both were gaudy. The onyx-jeweled earring was like a pirate fashion statement. The pistol was huge, it looked like something out of a movie. Audra froze in place, staring at them.
"Don't go rushing off just yet..." The fourth man smiled amicably, "Outlander."
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Vol. 12, Issue 16 - Tuesday, January 16, 2007
T | W | T | F | S | S | M
Goydos made all the right calls at the Sony Open
The 42-year-old journeyman is back in the winner's circle
By Paul Arnett
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Paul Goydos had just finished his Sunday session with the media when he remembered he still had one call to make before leaving the Sony Open in Hawaii behind him for Palm Springs, Calif., the next stop on the PGA Tour.
His two teenaged daughters, one the same age as Tadd Fujikawa, were waiting to hear from dear old dad and how he had bested two of the world's most promising players at windy Waialae Country Club.
After being upstaged by a local youngster who handled himself like a man, Goydos made a phone call the old-fashioned way -- he used a tour landline at the back of the room. Staying with an aunt and uncle only 5 minutes away from his Dove Canyon, Calif., home, Goydos gave them all the details possible in a short long-distance connection.
The 42-year-old journeyman went 256 events that stretched over 10 years, nine months and 28 days between his 1996 victory at Bay Hill and his second trip to the winner's circle late Sunday afternoon. You can only imagine how proud his kids must be. And you get the feeling he hopes they meet someone like Fujikawa somewhere down their own road.
Goydos understood from the beginning that he was playing second fiddle to Fujikawa. There were only a few tour aficionados who knew Goydos' own success story; how he finished in a tie for second in the last full-field tour event of 2006 that allowed him to keep his card uncontested.
Now, he has a two-year exemption, which is nice when you're 42 and not in the same first-class flight plan as fellow 40-somethings Vijay Singh and David Toms. The old guys are off to a good start with Singh and Goydos atop the early FedExCup leaderboard while the 20-somethings keep getting in their own way.
As intriguing as Fujikawa was for the national scene, equally interesting for tour followers is how the younger set is still trying to find its swings. Luke Donald and Charles Howell III want to be thought of as legitimate contenders every time they step on a course.
Howell is one of those whippet bombers who hit it as far as they can, find it and hit it as far as they can again. Risk, reward has its place on many of the world's younger golf courses, but Waialae is better-tuned for the older set, who get the idea of how to play a dogleg in the trades.
Donald is better-suited for this course that rewards fairways and greens with birdies and pars. Despite holding the lead in the first and second rounds, the 29-year-old Englishman, who has lived predominantly in the States the last 10 years, couldn't get it together down the stretch.
As they made the turn for home on Sunday, Goydos took a four-shot deficit and made it into a one-stroke victory in a matter of 2 hours, and now he was heading home to his family with a trophy, $936,000 and some security you can only earn on tour by finishing first. For Goydos, it's fleeting.
Upon hanging up the phone, the substitute teacher, who gave up that day job in 1992 after winning the Yuma Open, knew an empty locker room and a change of clothes was all that awaited him. By now, the other competitors were gone; even Fujikawa, who would have spent a week in the caddy shack had someone let him, had said goodbye to Waialae.
"It probably will sink in later on," Goydos said.
"I was hoping to get some sleep on this flight and I have a bad feeling that ain't going to happen. The excitement I get out of golf about winning, in a sense, ended on the 18th green. The exciting part about what we do is doing it, not basking in the glory of what we did."
Then he spoke of the kindred spirit he has at Waialae, the way you have to play her if you want to have success. She gave him three birdies over the final four holes and that proved to be Donald's and Howell's undoing.
"What excites me is testing myself, going out and playing the game," Goydos said. "Especially, I think, this golf course is very challenging. You have a lot of different things you have to do out here. That to me is the high you get from winning the competition per se, not the interviews and not the people shaking your hands. Those things are nice, but that's not what really gets my juices flowing."
Goydos preferred to heap the praise on mighty Fujikawa and his improbable run that attracted overflowing crowds on the weekend. He saw a deserving Moanalua High School sophomore taking it all in.
"What, 16 years old, he shot 5 under, where did he finish, top 20?" Goydos asked. "I certainly wasn't going to finish 5 under at the Sony Open when I was 16 years old. That wasn't going to happen. I think the future is going to be bright for the kid."
And said like a true father, "And the nice thing, from what I can tell, he's a really good kid and a really nice person. That's really what's important. He should be very, very proud and his parents should be very, very proud of him."
For Fujikawa, reality will hit home today as he returns to school and all that means for someone his age. He gave life to a tournament badly in need of one and never assumed it was all about him. Goydos can appreciate that sentiment as well as anyone. He has his own reality to face. In his last two tournaments, he has won more money than 2005 and 2006 combined.
How long will it last? That's the beauty of the tour. It allows guys like Goydos and Fujikawa to play alongside guys like Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk. As long as it lasts. No other sport offers this foursome. The Sony Open showcased it best. Now, for Goydos, it's back to work at what the players simply call, the Hope. Congratulations await. FedExCup points to collect. Kids to call home to when the day is done.
Inside | Jan. 16
» Bye, Bye Brennan?
» Goydos made all the right calls at the Sony Open
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William Snider, Private, Co H, 16th Battalion NC Cavalry, Transferred from Co. D, 62nd Georgia Cavarly July 11, 1864. Present and accounted for through Oct 1864. Captured in Stokes Co., NC March 1st, 1865 and confined at Point Lookout, Md., until released after taking the Oath of Allegiance Jun 30, 1865. Admitted to hospital at Point Lookout on July 2, 1865 with “chronic diarrhea” and transferred to General Hospital, Armory Square, Washington, DC July 24, 1865. Transferred to Douglas General Hospital Washington, DC Aug 17, 1865 where he died August 30, 1865 of ‘chronic diarrhea.
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Trending Prospects: Arsalan Kazemi
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Arsalan Kazemi continues to rank as one of the best rebounders in college basketball after transferring from Rice to Oregon. Is that enough to earn him a NBA roster spot?
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After a successful three year career at Rice University, Arsalan Kazemi transferred to Oregon for his senior season and was approved to play immediately by the NCAA amid allegations of racial discrimination on the part of Rice's athletic department.
While the Iranian dominated low and mid-major caliber talent at Rice, NBA scouts have now had the opportunity to evaluate his play nightly against high major competition. The results so far have been somewhat mixed. Kazemi remains one of the best rebounders in the NCAA, but he has struggled through a pair of minor injuries and has not been much of a factor in Oregon's offense. Though scouts have been reassured that he can hold his own consistently as a rebounder against any type of competition, it still remains to be seen whether he can contribute enough in other areas to make him a legitimate NBA player.
The most pressing issue in this regard, as has been the case throughout his entire career, focuses around his physical profile and projected position. Now a senior, Kazemi has developed very little in terms of perimeter skills, as he's still primarily an interior oriented big men at the collegiate level. Whether he'll be able to play power forward in the NBA is uncertain, as he stands somewhere between 6'7 and 6'8. His solid length and improved 226-pound frame help his case somewhat, as does his above average athleticism, lateral quickness, and an excellent motor.
Playing power forward in the PAC-12 has also given scouts the opportunity to evaluate his skill set against better defenders, and Kazemi has proven to be a fairly limited offensive player, relegated mostly to scoring off cuts, offensive rebounds and running the floor in transition. He is averaging just 8.7 points per game, 12.3 points per 40 minutes pace adjusted while attempting just 5.3 field goal attempts per game thus far.
Kazemi still moves incredibly well without the ball, showing excellent hands and solid leaping ability reigning in passes and finishing around the basket. At times, he also shows the ability to attack his man off the dribble in a straight line, though his ball-handling skills are fairly raw and he's not the type of player who can be consistently asked to create offense for himself. His active and aggressive style of play allows him to get to the free throw line at a pretty solid rate, though.
Kazemi has not developed any semblance of a jump-shot through his time in college, as 94% of his shots come around the basket according to Synergy Sports Technology, while the 69% he's shooting from the free throw line is a career high.
On defense, Kazemi still shows active hands, and solid awareness, which allow him to defend power forwards adequately at this level. He does a good job of getting into passing lanes, as evidenced by his career high 3.0 steals per 40 minutes pace adjusted, which ranks him #1 amongst all power forwards in our database and is an accurate reflection of the excellent energy-level and anticipation skills he brings to the table. With that said, he still struggles to guard bigger and stronger post players due to his lack of size, but he nonetheless does a solid job of holding his own in the paint considering his physical limitations. Guarding NBA small forwards may be challenging for him as he does not appear to possess great lateral quickness when defending the perimeter, even if he does a solid job of staying in plays even after he is beat.
Kazemi is grabbing 9.8 defensive rebounds per 40 minutes pace adjusted, ranking third among all power forward prospects in our database, and 13.4 total rebounds per 40 minutes pace adjusted, which ranks fifth. Simply put, he's a rebounding machine at the high major level, which is by far his biggest selling point as a pro prospect.
Early on in his career there was some school of thought that Kazemi may eventually have to transition to playing on the perimeter, something that looks unlikely given his development thus far. Considering the way the NBA game is evolving, though, that might not be necessary. Players like Kenneth Faried (measured 6-6 without shoes), Thaddeus Young (6-5 ¾ without shoes), Chuck Hayes (6-5 1/2), DeJuan Blair (6-5 ¼), Jeff Adrien (6-5 ¼) and Jason Maxiell (6-5) see significant minutes in today's NBA and are more than holding their own on the interior.
Kazemi's NBA prospects likely hinge on him finding the right opportunity to play for a coaching staff that is willing to accept his limitations as a player while being committed to taking advantage of his many strengths. While he is an excellent rebounder, an above average passer, and a smart player whose hustle compensates for his many of his limitations, he also will likely struggle to contribute much offensively and will be limited on certain nights defensively depending on the matchup. Even if the NBA is not in the cards for him, there will surely be a market for his skill-set in Europe or possibly in China, where players with Asian passports are very coveted commodities.
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Happy Father’s Day?
A hard reminder.
By Joey Kennedy
Straight up, I’m not crazy about June. Too many bad memories.
My late mother’s birthday is June 12, and I miss her terribly. She died much too young, at age 63, a victim of cancer and a health insurance industry that refused, despite her ability to pay, to offer her the coverage she needed and deserved. Those were the days of being denied health insurance because of “pre-existing conditions.”
Father’s Day also falls in June (June 21 this year). Unlike so many who will celebrate their fathers, both living and gone, I can’t say I miss my father. I didn’t really know him, and Father’s Day is a hard reminder of that.
My sisters and I realized how little we knew my dad at his memorial service in 2009. Both my parents gave their bodies to medical research, so there are no graves to visit. That’s how they wanted it, and we’re OK with that. Unlike at my mother’s memorial service, I wasn’t asked to speak at my father’s, and that’s just as well. My eulogy would have been much different than what took place.
My eulogy would have been a downer.
I wasn’t very good at visiting my father when he was alive, and that’s on me. If I had visited more, perhaps I could have learned to know him better. Instead, I know him bitter.
Dad was an alcoholic. Alcoholism destroyed his marriage to my mother, after more than 20 years. It destroyed his relationship with his children. It destroyed his health. It destroyed his other two marriages. It got him shot. But Dad was a tough man. He lived almost 79 years before surrendering to pneumonia.
My broken relationship with my father was the subject of my master’s thesis at UAB. Several of the stories from that collection have been published in literary journals and magazines. Perhaps one day, the entire collection will be published. I’m proud of that memoir, but it’s not kind to my father—or me. As I was writing it in 2003, I thought it would be cathartic. It wasn’t.
My father suffered a brain-stem stroke in 1988. One of the first questions the doctor asked me when I arrived at the hospital was how long had my father been an alcoholic. The doctor said he could see the evidence on Dad’s CAT scan. If that kind of stroke doesn’t kill you, the doctor said, a strong recovery could be expected. But my father refused physical therapy. For him, the stroke was a godsend because it allowed him to get disability, which, in turn, allowed him to keep enough beer and liquor on hand to feed his habit. Dad spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair.
In January of 1995, after an evening of drinking and arguing in their tacky, government-subsidized apartment in Dayton, Texas, my father’s third wife shot him in the chest because he wouldn’t get up and walk. The bullet glanced off Dad’s breastbone, clipped the top of his right lung and exited under his right arm. He was flown to Hermann Hospital in Houston, where his life was saved. “Half an inch, and your father would be dead,” the doctor told me.
As fate would have it, my father’s three children ended up caring for him. He lived with Veronica and me in Birmingham for 11 months, and then moved on to south Louisiana where his care was transferred to my sisters. These were not happy times; these were not times of reconciliation. This was duty. My father was difficult and demanding and complained constantly. He wasn’t drinking anymore, but he was still a drunk. From what we saw, he wasn’t social and rarely left his apartment, despite our encouragement. I had never known my father to be racist, yet he would use the N-word around me and Veronica regularly, I think because he knew it would upset us.
One of the last face-to-face conversations I had with my father was in 2008, when he forbade me to vote for that N-word for president. I told him he couldn’t tell me who to vote for and stormed out of his apartment. He apologized the next day, but, really, we were far beyond apologies. After he died in 2009, there was a small memorial service at a Baptist church in Houma, Louisiana. Our family, of course, attended, but we were simply spectators. And though it was a small gathering, we were surprised by those who spoke of my father.
Former coworkers and friends from his apartment complex talked about a man we didn’t know, a man who was there when they needed him. They talked about a kind and generous man who was always grateful for their help and their visits. They talked about a man they could depend on to come through when it counted. My sisters and I looked at each other, questioning our ears. Afterward, people came up to us, hugging us, offering condolences for this stranger who had been in our midst. We nodded at them, hugged them back, and left the church baffled.
Our father was gone, and we knew him not. I don’t know how unique our experience is; I simply know it was our experience. Father’s Day is rightfully a time for folks to honor their fathers, living and dead. To honor them as they see fit.
Still, my sisters and I remain baffled.
Posted on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015.
11 Responses to “Happy Father’s Day?”
Patti Meg says:
And that is the past. And your father is a part of the past. Today is the day to start the new traditions and new memories and new happiness. You are now the dad of some awesome pups, foster dad to more, honorary dad to others, you are a role model for so many, a stand in dad for many.
Celebrate Father’s Day as the patriarch you are! Enjoy it, celebrate it, remember the world needs good fathers, and good father figures- and here you are – a great father to your pups, a great father figure to many, a role model!
So I will wish you a Happy Father’s Day! And I wish for a day of happiness for you! A day to start these new traditions! A day to love your pugs and see what a great dad you are!
Happy Sunday Evening to a fabulous man! Hello to your Veronica and hugs and kisses for the pups! You inspire me every single day! Patti Meg
Grace Rihner Sneed says:
Dearest Joey,
Thank you so very much for sharing. Both of my daughters will have to read this. It is so similar to what they experienced at their father’s funeral. Many people praised and respected Don Sneed, including you. My daughters and I wonder if he was such a great man and he treated us so badly, there must be something wrong with us. It must be possible to be a good man, but not a good father.
RGD says:
Joey, I sadly relate. And my father never touched a drop but he probably should have. We learn most of our family skills from our own parents, but that’s no excuse. I was told by my ex wife I treated other alcoholics better than I did her. strangely we often treat those we love worse than friends. I don’t think it’s intentional though if there’s any solace in that. Lastly alcohol is cunning baffling and powerful and patient. Your father wasn’t drinking out of sheer fun, he was drinking because that’s what gave him relief.
Kathy Freeland says:
Joey, I too have those same feelings. My Dad was a survivor of WWII and Korea but an alcoholic abandoning my sister, brother and me when I was 10. He was an alcoholic when he died. It left a hole in my heart. There was no reconciliation.
rhonda Copple says:
Joey, I am so glad you wrote honestly….my father died without reconciliation and I did not cry a tear. I did shed some tears for my mother during that time as they were joined at the hip in their alcoholism ( not acknowledged by either of them ) and their mind-altering devotion to the Jehovah’s Witness religion. Enuf, enuf… about this. I just want to thank you for your honesty and integrity in all your writing. all the best, Rhonda
Doug Gray says:
Though not to the level of alienation you describe, I did deal with a distant man and came to meet someone , through friends and co-workers, after his death. Wish I had been introduced to the man they knew.
Wonderful writing.
Allison Wakeley says:
Hello Joey, I dislike June and the reminder of an absent ( and times I wish he were absent) father, also. He’s an old man now, stubborn and bitter towards his children. I hope he may have a better life with strangers and former players from his coaching days. It took a long time for me to let my hurt and confusion go, too.
Sharon Freeman says:
I can identify with the writers feelings. They are raw and honest. There will never be clear answers to the crazy questions that are borne from our parents behavior.
Angela Balfour says:
Joey, thank you for the elegantly raw and honest way you describe your relationship with your father. While I had the exact opposite experience with my dad, a kind, loving, funny, big hearted man, I can relate to the lack of reconciliation and the bafflement and bewilderment that’s left in its wake. My dad died September 2, 2016 and I’ve learned that there is no reconciliation with death. No beautifully written answers. No deep and profound explanations. No “I get it, it all makes sense now” moments. Just silence. Dull, open ended silence that answers to no one and explains nothing except this is part of life, which is no explanation at all. I say this to say that regardless of our relationship to our fathers, there comes a point where no answer is sufficient and we’re left with how their legacy shapes and molds who we choose to be in this world. You’ve chosen to be voice of integrity, humor and caring. I’ve chosen to be a voice for the kind of love my dad showed me, the kind of joy he got from nurturing true friendships with good people and for caring about his fellow human being. I pray our fathers’ legacies will continue to shape and mold the decisions we make in this world.
Susan Parker says:
Joey, Thank you for sharing. As a minister, I always mention on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day that not all relationships with parents are positive. Not everyone is sitting in that church remembering good times and fun. Some are remembering sexual abuse, physical abuse, terrorism, neglect, etc. There are no Hallmark relationships.
Susan Cole says:
Anyone who doesn’t or didn’t have a terrible father cannot fully understand or appreciate your feelings. I can. I love you and miss you, Joey Kennedy.
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NUMBER OF AMERICANS CAUGHT IN NSA SURVEILLANCE WEB WILL BE DISCLOSED
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NUMBER OF AMERICANS CAUGHT IN NSA SURVEILLANCE WEB WILL BE
BY REUTERS ON 12/17/16 AT 12:46 PM
Reform Government Surveillance: One Letter To Rule Them All
U.S.NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCYSURVEILLANCE
The U.S. intelligence community will soon disclose an estimate of the number of Americans whose electronic communications have been caught in the crosshairs of online surveillance programs intended for foreigners, U.S. lawmakers said in a letter seen by Reuters on Friday.
The estimate, requested by members of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, is expected to be made public as early as next month, the letter said.
Its disclosure would come as Congress is expected to begin debate in the coming months over whether to reauthorize or reform the so-called surveillance authority, known as Section 702, a provision that was added to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act in 2008.
"The timely production of this information is incredibly important to informed debate on Section 702 in the next Congress—and, without it, even those of us inclined to support reauthorization would have reason for concern," said the letter signed by 11 lawmakers, all members of the House Judiciary Committee.
An undated aerial handout photo shows the National Security Agency headquarters building in Fort Meade, Maryland.REUTERS
The letter was sent on Friday to National Intelligence Director James Clapper. It said his office and National Security Agency (NSA) officials had already briefed congressional staff about how the intelligence community intends to comply with the disclosure request. Clapper's office confirmed the letter had been received but declined further comment.
The lawmakers termed their letter an effort to "memorialize our understanding" of the intelligence community's plan to provide an estimate in real numbers, not percentages, as soon as January that can be shared with the public.
The government has long held that calculating the number of Americans subject to Section 702 surveillance might be technically impossible and would require privacy intrusions exceeding those raised by the actual surveillance programs, which were originally intended to counter foreign espionage.
Intelligence officials have said that online data about Americans is "incidentally" collected under Section 702, due to a range of technical and practical reasons. Critics have assailed such collection as back-door surveillance of Americans without a warrant.
Section 702 will expire on Dec. 31, 2017, absent congressional action. It enables two internet surveillance programs called Prism and Upstream that were revealed in a series of leaks by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden more than three years ago.
Prism gathers messaging data from Alphabet Inc's Google, Facebook , Microsoft, Apple and other major tech companies that is sent to and from a foreign target under surveillance. Upstream allows the NSA to copy web traffic flowing along the internet backbone located inside the United States and search that data for certain terms associated with a target.
Clapper, who is stepping down next month, suggested in April that providing an estimate of Americans surveilled under Section 702, a figure some have said could tally in the millions, might be possible, while defending the law as "a prolific producer of critical intelligence."
Republicans James Sensenbrenner, Darrell Issa, Ted Poe and Jason Chaffetz signed the letter, in addition to Democrats John Conyers, Jerrold Nadler, Zoe Lofgren, Hank Johnson, Ted Deutch, Suzan DelBene and David Cicilline.
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Oldies Weekend at the Drive-in
Town Diary - August 2001
On August 18, 2001, the Pleasant Valley Drive-In hosted a car show and showed the classic films American Graffiti and Vanishing Point as the feature night of Oldies Weekend.
The drive-in is the perfect location for an oldies weekend, as many elements of normal drive-in operation inspire nostalgia in visitors. In fact, little has changed at the drive-in since it opened.
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The popular concession stand still offers a variety of good eats at low, low prices
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Although movie sound is broadcast on AM 530, one row of the old speakers remains for those without an AM radio.
1942 army surplus projectors serve up movies the old-fashioned way; projectionist Don Schaefer loads the first reel on the first projector, the second reel on the second projector, starts the first reel and watches for the circles in the upper right hand corner which cue him to start the second reel. Once the second reel rolls, he can rewind and remove the first reel and then load the third reel on the first projector. Modern movie theaters often use a single reel/single projector system.
Owners Donna and Tim McGrane of Winsted like the nostalgic experience the drive-in offers its customers, who come from all over Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Donna's parents, Marquis and Paul Haynes worked at the drive-in back in the late 1960s and early 1970s when Donna was growing up just a half-mile down the road and she treasured her times there. When the drive-in went up for sale in 1985, she knew she had to buy it. The couple, who also own McGrane's Restaurant in Winsted, have split their time so that Tim primarily oversees the restaurant while Donna handles the theater. Their three children love to come along to the drive-in on weekends.
The drive-in originally opened in 1947 and was known for years as the Rodgers Corners Drive-In. The McGranes aren't the only ones with a family tradition here; projectionist Don Schaefer's aunt and uncle, Dorothy and Frank Cappabianca are previous owners of the theatre. Although Frank has passed on, Dorothy still resides in Riverton.
The Pleasant Valley Drive-In s old-time aura is important not only to the McGranes and their usual customers, but also to journalist Paul Lukas, who enjoyed his visit so much, he wrote an article about it for Money Magazine (August 2001 issue) called "Lost in America: The Last Picture Shows". In the article Lukas states that there are currently about 500 drive-ins in the country. The first drive-in opened in 1933 in Camden, New Jersey, and the phenomenon peaked around 1960 when there were nearly 5,000 theatres across America. Though the numbers have declined significantly, the trend leveled off in the late 1980s.
A typical night at the drive-in begins early, when the gate opens at 6:30 pm. Many folks come early and get dinner from the concession stand and spend the evening outdoors. SUV rear gates are often opened up, lawn chairs often positioned outside the vehicle, children play, and adults visit with one another. On any given evening, patrons can be seen mingling and eating, playing Frisbee, flying toy planes, walking dogs, listening to music, and playing various lawn games. As twilight fades and darkness settles over town, the projectors fire up the first images and AM 530 begins the first notes of America the Beautiful. At the conclusion of that ode to our country, a nearly antique advertisement for Pic insect repellent plays before the modern movie previews. Although Pic is still sold, that advertisement has long been out of print. Each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night, the drive-in offers its customers a double-feature of recently released films, most of which are family oriented. During intermission, the classic concession stand advertisement plays the same one featuring the dancing hotdog that was shown in the film version of Grease.
On August 18, 2001, however, the McGranes tried something a bit different from the usual fare. As a compliment to their nostalgic atmosphere, they served up some nostalgic films and a chance to view a wide range of classic cars. The cars ranged from 1920s to 1970s manufacture, and represented all the major American automobile makers. This even was arranged in conjunction with Carl Doudache of Norfolk and the Rotor Rockets Oldsmobile Club. Although Donna McGrane wasn't sure what to expect for a turnout, the show was a resounding success with about 125 old cars arriving for the show and the movies. In fact, the show was so successful, the McGranes have spoken to Doudache about hosting similar shows twice a month in 2002. They also hope to hold one more show before they close for 2001 in mid-October.
The following pictures are just a few of the many exhibitors at the August 2001 car show at the Pleasant Valley Drive-In.
Some Cars From the 1920s and 1930s
1935 Pontiac "Tin Indian"
1950 Dodge Pickup
1968 Roadrunner
1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
A Lineup of Cutlasses
Wile E Coyote Rests Atop His Nemesis
1970 Plymouth Roadrunner Superbird
A Classic Corvette Looks Toward the Screen
"Suicide Doors" on a T-Bird
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Anatomy and functions of maxillary sinuses
The largest paranasal sinuses, maxillary sinuses, occupy the maxilla bone. The maxillary sinuses, referred to as the antrum of Highmore, are easily accessible as compared to the other sinuses. The maxillary sinus plays an important role in our body: reduces the weight of the cranium, performs functions of a resonant bone, controls the inhaled air temperature and pneumatizes. The size of right and left maxillary sinuses varies substantially and affects the sinus wall thickness. If the sinus is abnormally big, the walls will be ultra thin. Abnormally small sinus may have thick osseous lamellae. The thick facial walls may also reduce the size of the sinus.
The maxillary sinus cavity resembles to a pyramid. The sinus base contributes to the nose’s lateral wall. The apex of the sinus reaches to the maxilla’s zygomatic process. The maxilla bone’s orbital plate forms the sinus roof that features blood vessels and infraorbital nerve. The flat roof has slight slope in anterior and lateral part. The middle part of the roof forms the maxilloethmoidal sinus wall.
The alveolar process forms the sinus floor, which is situated below the nose floor level. The curved sinus floor may have conical projections representing the teeth root apices. There are occasional incidences of missing bone that lies between the teeth and the sinus. Some times this bone is extremely thin. A bony septum may divide the floor.
The anterior wall of the sinus, associated with the face, features infraorbital nerve’s branches. The opposite wall relates to the infratemporal fossa. The maxillary nerve branches occupy this posterior wall. The wall bulges near the fossa. Both walls contain blood vessels. The convex medial wall consists of maxilla, palatine bone’s vertical plate, the inferior concha and ethmoid’s uncinate process. The lateral wall is associated with cheek and zygoma.
The maxillary sinus cavity is usually interrupted with septa and bony ridges, dividing the sinus into two areas. The superior area of the sinus base has an opening that links the sinus and the nose. The opening (s) in the hiatus semilunaris drains into the nose’s middle meatus.
The posterior, middle and anterior superior alveolar nerves and the infraorbital nerve supplies to the mucous membrane. The posterior and anterior superior alveolar branches of the maxillary and infraorbital arteries respectively supply blood to the sinus. The veins draining through the ostium join the nose’s venuous plexuses. The lymphatic vessels move through the ostium and open into the submandibular nodes.
Although paranasal sinuses have many recesses, the recess frequency is quite less in the maxillary sinuses. The sinuses feature alveolar, zygomatic, nasal and infraorbital recesses. Mucoperiosteum lines the maxillary antrum containing air.
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Shashi Kapoor many wonderful films in Bollywood as well as Hollywood in his lifetime. Some of his most notable Hindi films are Namak Halal, Silsila, Kabhi Kabhie, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, Shaan, Dharma Putra, Suhaag, Trishul, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Kalyug, Chor Machaye Shor, Junoon, Deewar etc., He also acted in a couple of Hollywood films like The Householder, Shakespeare Wallah, Pretty Polly, Bombay Talkie, Heat and Dust, The Deceivers, Side Streets etc.
He was a good friend of Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan and the two have acted in many films together. Besides many combinations Bollywood has provided us, the Shashi and Amitabh combination is one of the most remembered ones. The duo has acted in more than a dozen films together of which, most have been super hits. Namak Halaal, Silsila, Shaan, Do Aur Do Paanch, Suhaag, Kaala Patthar, Trishul, Deewar, have been some of the most successful films in the history of Bollywood.
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Bulacan parish launches rosary devotion and action campaign
PHOTO COURTESY: Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario Parish, Hagonoy, Bulacan
By Kendrick Ivan B. Panganiban
Hagonoy, Bulacan
A Catholic parish in this town launched a Rosary devotion with a charitable action program on Jan. 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
Known as “From Beads to Deeds,” the program of the Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario in Barrio Sto. Rosario aims to strengthen the devotion to the rosary by incorporating a pattern of faith and action that emphasizes the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.
Parish Administrator Fr. Lou Salvador Jess De Silva said the campaign is part of the the parish’s over-all project for the further promotion of the devotion to Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario de Hagonoy.
The image was crowned in a solemn celebration by Malolos Bishop Dennis Villarojo last October 7, 2019 during the parish fiesta.
According to De Silva, since in every new year “people focus on their new year’s resolutions, which often focus on helping themselves than helping others … we promoted this campaign in order to help people through the rosary prayer to help other people in line with charity”.
The campaign is comprised of a card that has a list of charitable acts on the front and a sketch of the rosary at the back.
“Whenever the devotee prays the rosary, he prays the corresponding prayer of the bead and then picks one of the acts of charity in front of the card to do as part of that prayer,” De Silva said.
He added, “once he or she finishes that act of charity, he turns the card again to shade the bead and go on to the next one until the devotee finishes the rosary”.
Hundreds of “From Beads to Deeds” cards were given to parishioners and pilgrims who attended the New Year’s Eve Mass on Dec. 31 and in all the masses of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on Jan. 1.
The parish aims to produce more of these cards, especially during the regular “Recorrida” or the visits of the pilgrim image of Our Lady of the Rosary to different parishes in and out of the Diocese of Malolos.
For other devotees who wish to have such prayer cards for devotional purposes, one can inquire from the parish office through telephone number (044) 794-5606 or contact the parish Facebook page Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario de Hagonoy.
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10 Ways to Keep IT Systems Secure
Technology continues to be a boon for entrepreneurs, offering increased mobility, productivity and ROI at shrinking expense. But as useful as modern innovations such as smartphones, tablet PCs and cloud computing are to small businesses, they also present growing security concerns. Following are 10 safety tips to help you guard against high-tech failure:
1. Protect with passwords. This may seem like a no-brainer, but many cyber attacks succeed precisely because of weak password protocols. Access to all equipment, wireless networks and sensitive data should be guarded with unique user names and passwords keyed to specific individuals. The strongest passwords contain numbers, letters and symbols, and aren't based on commonplace words, standard dictionary terms or easy-to-guess dates such as birthdays. Each user should further have a unique password wherever it appears on a device or network. If you create a master document containing all user passcodes, be sure to encrypt it with its own passcode and store it in a secure place.
2. Design safe systems. Reduce exposure to hackers and thieves by limiting access to your technology infrastructure. Minimize points of failure by eliminating unnecessary access to hardware and software, and restricting individual users' and systems' privileges only to needed equipment and programs. Whenever possible, minimize the scope of potential damage to your networks by using a unique set of email addresses, logins, servers and domain names for each user, work group or department as well.
3. Conduct screening and background checks. While rogue hackers get most of the press, the majority of unauthorized intrusions occur from inside network firewalls. Screen all prospective employees from the mailroom to the executive suite. Beyond simply calling references, be certain to research their credibility as well. An initial trial period, during which access to sensitive data is either prohibited or limited, is also recommended. And it wouldn't hurt to monitor new employees for suspicious network activity.
4. Provide basic training. Countless security breaches occur as a result of human error or carelessness. You can help build a corporate culture that emphasizes computer security through training programs that warn of the risks of sloppy password practices and the careless use of networks, programs and devices. All security measures, from basic document-disposal procedures to protocols for handling lost passwords, should be second-nature to members of your organization.
5. Avoid unknown email attachments. Never, ever click on unsolicited email attachments, which can contain viruses, Trojan programs or computer worms. Before opening them, always contact the sender to confirm message contents. If you're unfamiliar with the source, it's always best to err on the side of caution by deleting the message, then potentially blocking the sender's account and warning others to do the same.
6. Hang up and call back. So-called "social engineers," or cons with a gift for gab, often prey on unsuspecting victims by pretending to be someone they're not. If a purported representative from the bank or strategic partner seeking sensitive data calls, always end the call and hang up. Then dial your direct contact at that organization, or one of its public numbers to confirm the call was legitimate. Never try to verify suspicious calls with a number provided by the caller.
7. Think before clicking. Phishing scams operate by sending innocent-looking emails from apparently trusted sources asking for usernames, passwords or personal information. Some scam artists even create fake Web sites that encourage potential victims from inputting the data themselves. Always go directly to a company's known Internet address or pick up the phone before providing such info or clicking on suspicious links.
8. Use a virus scanner, and keep all software up-to-date. Whether working at home or on an office network, it pays to install basic virus scanning capability on your PC. Many network providers now offer such applications for free. Keeping software of all types up to date is also imperative, including scheduling regular downloads of security updates, which help guard against new viruses and variations of old threats.
9. Keep sensitive data out of the cloud. Cloud computing offers businesses many benefits and cost savings. But such services also could pose additional threats as data are housed on remote servers operated by third parties who may have their own security issues. With many cloud-based services still in their infancy, it�s prudent to keep your most confidential data on your own networks.
10. Stay paranoid. Shred everything, including documents with corporate names, addresses and other information, including the logos of vendors and banks you deal with. Never leave sensitive reports out on your desk or otherwise accessible for any sustained period of time, let alone overnight. Change passwords regularly and often, especially if you've shared them with an associate. It may seem obsessive, but a healthy dose of paranoia could prevent a major data breach.
The average cost to an organization to recover from such a breach is $6.75 million, according to Javelin Strategy & Research. And that doesn't count damage to your reputation or relationships. So be proactive and diligent about prevention. An ounce far outweighs a pound of cure.
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Utah State football preview 2016: Defensive line
Written by Mitch Henline
<em>This is the eighth in a series of previews of the 2016 Utah State football team. The other previews can be found at these links: <a href=”http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/sports/article_a8767102-5db9-11e6-8e72-876267ee69ec.html” target=”_blank”>Offensive line</a>, <a href=”http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/sports/article_c646adcc-5e82-11e6-a8e0-634ab124a813.html” target=”_blank”>Wide receivers</a>, <a href=”http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/sports/article_5c5ed972-5f8e-11e6-b671-7392ae4fb32b.html” target=”_blank”>Special teams</a>, <a href=”http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/sports/article_7e176f5e-62bb-11e6-b5dc-dba717bdd756.html” target=”_blank”>Linebackers</a>, <a href=”http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/sports/article_971bb17c-640f-11e6-99ed-5bf8df6b8419.html” target=”_blank”>Running backs</a>, <a href=”http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/sports/article_f84a79d4-64bd-11e6-bf82-4b060fda5e60.html” target=”_blank”>Tight ends</a>, <a href=”http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/sports/article_3635f838-68fe-11e6-b347-e7cde5aef2c7.html” target=”_blank”>Defensive backs</a></em>
LOGAN – Frank Maile is back. After spending two years coaching at Vanderbilt, the former Aggie defensive lineman and D-line coach has returned to Logan. He now has multiple roles and titles: assistant head coach, co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach.
Veteran nose guard Travis Seefeldt is also back after missing last season due to injuries he sustained in a car crash. He is happy to have Maile back as well.
“I missed him,” Seefeldt said. “He’s a smart coach and he knows the ins and outs of the defense and he knows how to be a great defensive lineman. He played here and he knows what it takes.”
The D-line did lose two key starters from last season. Nose guard David Moala and defensive end Jordan Nielsen accounted for 7.5 sacks and more than 100 of last year’s tackles. Replacing them will be up to Seefeldt and senior defensive end Ricky Ali’ifua. Wells said he will look to those two as the defensive leaders up front.
Despite all the change, Seefeldt said this defensive line group is the same group that has been around for some time. He said the D-line will continue to be the “anchor of the defense” and focus on stopping the run.
At times last year, the run was successfully stopped. At other times, the defense really struggled to contain the opposing running backs. San Diego State’s Donnel Pumphrey – who will return to the Aztecs this season – ran for 181 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries against the Aggies. It lead to USU’s first conference loss in a 48-14 blowout.
“We have something to prove and we’ve got something that we want to show, that this defense is the most dominant in the Mountain West,” Seefeldt said. “By doing that, we’re going to stop the run, get them to third down and then beat up on them a little bit with the blitzes.
“We’re right there in the battle, we’re in the trenches. So if we have a good, successful year at D-line we’ll be right where we want to be in the end.”
Most of the remaining experience on the D-line comes from three defensive ends: senior Edmund Faimalo, senior Siua Taufa and junior Ian Togiai. Sophomore nose guard Gasetoto Schuster also got some playing time a year ago.
Seefeldt said the unit has the necessary size, speed and talent, but needs to focus on technique.
“The biggest thing that we have to emphasize this year is the technique that we play with and knowing our responsibilities,” he said. “The playbook is kind of where we lacked a little bit last year with the defensive line.”
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Swell 2019: Closing Academia and Industry’s Blockchain Gap Through UBRI
“Mind the Gap” is a beloved warning from London’s Underground that has since crossed over into popular culture, appearing in video games, books and on t-shirts around the world. It was also the subtext of Dr. Paolo Tasca’s fireside chat about Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) at Swell 2019.
Originally, the phrase was meant to inspire caution as travelers transitioned between trains and station platforms. While Dr. Tasca did not utter that exact phrase during his conversation with Ripple’s Senior Manager of University Partnerships Lauren Weymouth, he did speak to the gap that exists between academia and industry and the danger it represents for blockchain.
Over time, Dr. Tasca has often observed large gaps between industry and academia around emergent technologies because of diverging points of emphasis for each sector—profits versus research. But as the Executive Director of the Center for Blockchain Technologies at University College of London (UCL), he is committed to closing the gap around the study of blockchain so that he can foster collaboration between the two groups and maximize the technology’s potential.
UBRI has been an important part of this strategy. Dr. Tasca expressed appreciation for Ripple’s close collaboration with students and faculty. He is leveraging this relationship in three distinct ways to deliver more “close-to-market” research and align all the disparate fields of academia and business that contribute to the advancement of blockchain.
Blockchain Community Engagement
The Center for Blockchain Technologies (CBT) brings together more than 180 people from around the world to learn from and work with one another. Through UBRI, Dr. Tasca and CBT have issued an open call to community members to collaborate and promote research. So far, they have financed nine projects and anticipate continuing their call for participants through 2020. Through UBRI program, CBT’s lectures also collaborated with Ripple’s team to supervise 10 Master students working on Decentralised Finance research topics.
Recent efforts have included a 10-day hackathon called Block-Sprint that brought 20 teams from across Europe to London to compete. One of the stated goals of the competition was to enable experimentation on top of Ripple, Xpring and other platforms. The success of the competition was confirmed by the numbers: 160 individuals, 60 mentors, 36 companies & Institutions, 100,000 £’s In Prizes & Benefits. Dr. Tasca and his team are already planning the next year 2nd edition of Block-Sprint in London.
Internet of Value
Dr. Tasca views the Internet of Value as an empowering ideal that should evolve into a public good for the benefit of the most rather than as something to be monetized for the profit of the few. In an earlier presentation at Swell, he characterized it not as an option for society but rather a need driven by the intersecting trends of datafication, platform business models, a growing interest in impact-oriented businesses, and an emphasis on utility over products.
To dive deeper into these trends and associated challenges such as systemic risk, governance, and privacy, Dr. Tasca and his team plan to publish a white paper on the Internet of Value by January 2020. The paper will also highlight the importance of blockchain and digital assets to the Internet of Value and its potential impact on industries ranging from finance to media and global supply chains.
Blockchain in Application
Of course, not all of the CBT’s work is theoretical. It is also engaged in empirical and experimental work with supranational organizations, Central Banks and governmental agencies like the UK Land Registry. As part of this last project, CBT teams are using blockchain and tokens to track land ownership and transfers.
Ultimately, beyond transforming governmental and business models, Dr. Tasca sees these projects as being useful opportunities to educate and positively influence regulators and government agencies. He is actively seeking new interactions with other groups as part of that effort.
Through these programs and others like the upcoming UCL Blockchain Incubator, Dr. Tasca hopes to continue the CBT’s deep collaboration with Ripple. Together, he believes it’s possible to not just “mind the gap” between academia and industry but close it in such a way that blockchain and digital assets will flourish in the coming decade leading us to an open, accessible, secure and equitable global economy.
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Schrödinger’s Speleology, or the Stalking of “Entranceless Caves”
[Image: A cave entrance in France, via Wikipedia].
I recently finished reading Last Words by Michael Koryta, a detective novel largely centered on an unmapped fictional cave system in southern Indiana, part of the great karst belt near the border with Kentucky.
One interesting thing about the novel is that this cave, known in the book as “Trapdoor,” operates on many different narrative levels. Most obviously, of course, there’s the unreliable memory of a major character suspected—yet never officially accused—of committing a murder there, where the darkness of Trapdoor’s linked subterranean spaces becomes a kind of mental model for his own inability to recall what really happened, when a woman was (apparently) murdered in the cave’s depths.
There is also a subplot, though, revealed quite late in the book, in which disguised real estate deals and obscure land trust deeds have been premised on the subterranean potential of this land snaking along the region’s old creeks and rivers, transactions inked with the belief that Trapdoor’s passages might continue beneath distant parcels; in this way, the cave comes to represent the conspiratorial intentions of people otherwise unwilling to state their true goals.
Finding the true outer limits of the cave—that is, finding the land parcels that the cave secretly connects from below—becomes coextensive with discovering the truth about what occurred underground there so many years earlier.
[Image: Cave in Venezuela, photographed by Vittorio Crobu, courtesy European Space Agency].
It was these latter parts of the novel—including a handful of plot points I won’t get into—that reminded me of notes I’d taken from a book called the Encyclopedia of Caves several years ago. That book includes a short entry written by Nevin W. Davis, called “Entranceless Caves, Discovery of.”
As Davis describes them, “entranceless caves” are like speleological versions of Schrödinger’s cat: they exist, but they have not been verified. They are real—but perhaps not. They are both in the ground and nowhere.
At times, Davis’s text is almost like a koan: “Suppose the cave is totally unknown and has no entrance,” he writes. What exactly is such a thing, and how can we account for its presence (or absence) in the landscape? After all, these are caves that have not been—and perhaps cannot ever be—located.
He goes on to describe mathematical models used to generate a probability of subterranean connection: the calculated likelihood that physically inaccessible voids might exist beneath the surface of things, linking one part of the world to another.
[Image: Cave in Mexico, photographed by Vittorio Crobu, courtesy European Space Agency].
“Another consideration in searching for caves,” Davis continues, “is entrance lifetime. Caves are long-term features under the landscape with lifetimes measured in millions of years, whereas entrances to them are fleeting features with lifetimes measured in millennia.”
Cave entrances come and go, in other words, while the caves they once led to remain. They can be covered over, woven shut by tree roots, erased.
As Davis describes it, “leaves and twigs will soon cover and block small vertical entrances. Pits less than a meter in diameter”—tiny holes that can nonetheless lead to huge systems, such as the real-life Mammoth Cave or the fictional Trapdoor—“can be totally blocked in one season. Leaves blocking a small entrance are soon followed by roots and more leaves and it is not long before all traces of an entrance are gone.”
This leads to an activity he calls “stalking the elusive entranceless cave”—which, for what it’s worth, seems like a perfect metaphor for part of Koryta’s novel, in which the book’s amnesia-stricken potential murderer undergoes hypnosis. His memory is a cave with no entrance.
In any case, there can also be “false positives,” Davis warns. These would be caves that appear to have been detected but that are not, in fact, real. A “stalker” of previously unknown caves might find herself misled by patches of melted snow, for example, or by other signs that wrongly give the impression of warm air rising from empty passages below.
“The best condition to search for snow melt,” Davis suggests, instead, “is with a new snowfall in midwinter with an overcast sky, since sunlight can also give false positives by shining through snow cover onto rocks and melting the snow. This is a tried-and-true method that has led to countless new caves.” It’s cave-discovery weather.
In essence, this is a process of reading the landscape: interpreting its surface features in order to gain knowledge of these other, deeper dimensions.
[Image: An artificially enlarged entrance to Carlsbad Caverns; Instagram by BLDGBLOG].
The next entry in the Encyclopedia is also worth reading; it is simply called “Entrances,” by William B. White. “Some caves,” White writes, continuing the strangely existential thread of Davis’s work, “may have no entrances at all.”
White adds a new category here, what he calls the “concealed entrance.”
At least from an architectural point of view, what’s interesting is that this allows White and other speleologists to challenge the idea of there being a clean dividing line between inside and outside, between a cave and the Earth’s surface.
Instead, he suggests, a cave’s entrance should actually be thought of as a transition: the “cave entrance zone,” White writes, “is, in effect, a continuous sequence of microclimates,” one that eventually leads to a point at which there is no direct access to sunlight or to rainfall.
It is only at that point that you are truly “inside” the Earth. You have transitioned to the great interior.
[Image: Photographer unknown; image via Discovery Communications].
Briefly, White also points out that cave entrances are not only unstable in the temporal sense—as Davis mentioned, cave entrances can completely disappear over time.
However, they are also unstable spatially: that is, they can physically migrate through the landscape over thousands, or even tens, of years.
Due to continual rockfall, for example, a cave entrance “not only migrates deeper into the hill but also migrates upward as rocks break away,” Davis writes. This can potentially push a cave entrance dozens and dozens of feet from its original location, while the cave itself remains stationary. Imagine a mouth migrating across your body while your stomach stands still.
Of course, this also means that an entrance to a given cave system can abruptly migrate onto someone else’s property, or that it can even pop open, suddenly and dramatically changing the value of a particular piece of land.
The next thing you know, following an unusually intense summer rainstorm, you own the entrance to a cave.
[Image: A salt cave in Israel; image via Wikipedia].
Which brings us back to Michael Koryta’s novel. There, an unexpected opening into the unstable depths of Indiana’s fictional Trapdoor complex changes the lives of many characters not just for the worse, but for the tragic.
The cave, as Koryta depicts it, is a relentless and unsympathetic thing, a space always shifting, growing organically but not alive, invisible yet ubiquitous, moving beneath the surface of the landscape, connecting parcels of land, as well as the lives—and deaths—of the characters who thought they were just idly passing time above.
(Vaguely related: Life on the Subsurface: An Interview with Penelope Boston).
Author Geoff ManaughPosted on July 14, 2016 July 15, 2016 Categories BLDGBLOGTags Caverns, Caves, Erwin Schrödinger, Fiction, Geology, Karst, Limestone, Literature, Michael Koryta, Schrödinger’s Cat, Speleology, Spelunking, Subterranean, Underground, Vittorio CrobuLeave a comment on Schrödinger’s Speleology, or the Stalking of “Entranceless Caves”
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San Miguel School of Providence was named the winner of the RSM US Alliance Stewardship Award which was announced at the 2017 RSM US Alliance Leadership Conference held in Chicago in October. This award was made possible through the support of Batchelor, Frechette, McCrory, Michael, & Co. (BFMM) and Peter Sullivan of Arlen Corporation. As a member of RSM US Alliance, BFMM was recognized for their stewardship efforts and for making a difference in nonprofits in their communities.
This year BFMM is celebrating 30 years in business. In the spirit of giving back to the community they serve, they announced a 30x30 Challenge to perform 30 acts of service this year. Peter Sullivan, a client of BFMM and donor of San Miguel, recommended that the school be considered a beneficiary of one of the acts. This past July, that act was realized when 30 San Miguel Camp students and staff enjoyed a Pawtucket Red Sox game at McCoy Stadium. The kids were treated to hot dogs, ice cream and each student received a baseball. One San Miguel School student wrote, "Thank you for an awesome time at the PawSox game. It was the first baseball game I ever went to."
San Miguel School is renowned for the strength of its caring community, the dedication of its teachers, and the transformation of students from at-risk urban youth into Miguel Men. "We are grateful for the generous support of RSM US Alliance, BFMM and Mr. Sullivan for their support in helping us to provide high-quality education to our students with the goal of breaking the cycle of poverty," said John Wolf, executive director of San Miguel School. San Miguel Students experience a safe, effective school community--a place where boys from challenging circumstances find caring adults to guide and support them in making the right choices, and where they are encouraged to achieve and to pursue their dreams.
Ned McCrory, Managing Partner at BFMM said, "Our firm is honored to support the San Miguel School, these exceptional young men, and the faculty and staff who touch their hearts and inspire their minds."
Dean Sengstock, Partner and National Alliance Leader at RSM US LLP said, "Through the RSM US Foundation, we are thrilled to present $15,000 to BFMM's recipient of choice, San Miguel School, as the winner of our inaugural RSM US Alliance Stewardship Award. The RSM US Foundation is dedicated to building tomorrow's middle market leaders and our goal was to recognize the stewardship efforts our RSM US Alliance member firms are making in their communities. BFMM truly showcased what it means to be a good steward to their community and we could not be happier for everyone at BFMM and the San Miguel School of Providence."
About BFMM & Co.
Founded in 1987 and based in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, Batchelor, Frechette, McCrory, Michael & Co. is a unique full-service CPA firm that goes above and beyond for their clients. BFMM does more than just audit and accounting services; they offer tax consulting, compliance services, business consulting and planning services, and they are a resource to their clients as they monitor changing tax laws, including pending laws, to help minimize clients' tax liabilities.
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The San Miguel School is a private, independent Lasallian middle school for urban boys from the Greater Providence communities. San Miguel School, founded in 1993 by Brother Lawrence Goyette, FSC, provides a high quality, holistic education for boys from diverse and challenging backgrounds and is dedicated to the belief that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty.
In a caring, safe, and structured environment, we foster a spirit of mutual respect and brotherhood among all students. We walk with our students and their families throughout their educational journey at San Miguel and beyond. Inspired by the pillars of faith, service, and community, each "Miguel Man" is encouraged to learn, to serve, and to grow to reach his full potential. San Miguel Providence has been the model for 13 similar schools across the nation.
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In 2014, RSM laid the footings of a giving strategy designed to be compelling to our people, our clients and our markets, while enhancing our longstanding support of the communities where our employees live and work. The result is the RSM US Foundation. A tax-exempt public charity, our firm's foundation is dedicated to building tomorrow's middle market leaders by enhancing educational outcomes through programs to help individuals develop career paths to become entrepreneurs or middle market business leaders, and to supporting organizations committed to providing stable environments for youth in the areas of hunger, housing and health, thereby helping them excel in education.
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Author: Natalie Deratt
TwentyFifty™ Offers First Truly Compostable Alternative to Single-Use Plastic Spoons
After two years of development, TwentyFifty™ launches the first mass-produced plant-based single use utensils
San Diego, CA (September 15, 2019) – For the first time since the Ocean Conservancy began keeping track, plastic cutlery is showing up on the Top 10 list of trash found during beach cleanups. What the fork, humans?! In an effort to reduce this and take plastic utensils #OffTheTable (and therefore, beaches), TwentyFifty is launching the world’s first 100% compostable utensils. Forks, knives and spoons that break down in your average, backyard, home-scale compost in as little as 10 days.
Named after the year 2050 – the year the population is projected to reach 10 billion and when it’s estimated that the amount of plastic waste in the ocean will exceed the amount of fish – the brand has one mission: to stop, or at least significantly reduce, plastic pollution.
Zack Kong, a bioengineering graduate from the University of California San Diego, developed a patent-pending air flow molding technology that compresses natural grain flours and enables the company to mass produce the utensils. The recipe is simple – wheat flour, soy flour, corn flour and water. The result is a strong yet pliable material perfectly suited to grabbing and holding food.
“The idea for edible utensils is originally from a Japanese designer in 2008,“ said Zack Kong, Founder and CEO of TwentyFifty. “He made conceptual utensils like bowls and chopsticks out of flour. When I took on a project at UCSD about San Diego River trash, I began to research the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. While some efforts had been made to mitigate the trash, what we really need to do is completely replace plastic. I wanted to promote this idea by inventing comprehensive formulas, at a molecular level, that would allow this cutlery to be made around the world using locally sourced grains.”
TwentyFifty differs from other supposedly ‘compostable’ brands whose utensils require industrial-scale plants to compost them. Others use cornstarch as a base for their products which requires the product to be broken down into extremely small pieces and then composted with a very high heat in order to biodegrade. Even then, a sticky, resin-like material is left that is both not good for the soil and also a cause of methane gas. If you were to discard them in a backyard compost it would take two years (or more) for them to fully decompose. A TwentyFifty fork, spoon or knife is composted in 30 days or less and according to Kong, actually provides a significant amount of nutrients for your plants.
“This compostable spoon may seem like a small thing, but it is a first step toward meaningfully addressing the problem of plastic waste in the oceans,” said Albert Liu, a fellow UC San Diego Alum and business advisor for Kong. “This is one of the best things a consumer can directly do to help alleviate the problem of single use plastic.”
TwentyFifty is based in San Diego, CA where they use a custom, automated baking process to create quantities of utensils ready to ship to conscious consumers, natural grocery stores, zero-waste events, and food service establishments that care about reducing plastic waste in our world.
Forks and knives are coming soon, and spoons are now available on their website for immediate delivery. To learn more and to order your compostable spoons, please visit: https://twentyfiftyfork.com.
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Waste Management PGA TOUR Picks Recover Brands as Sustainable Apparel Partner
Lacing up their golf spikes, Recover Brands is heading to “The Greatest Show On Grass” – or the Waste Management Phoenix Open on January 29th-February 4th – as their official Sustainable Apparel Partner. Recover – a Charlotte, NC based sustainable apparel company – will be making and supplying Polos, Sports Tees, and Coozies from its 100% recycled product line for the Arizona stop on the PGA TOUR.
“The WM Phoenix Open continues to improve its sustainability efforts year after year, and in 2018 will take things full circle by partnering with Recover,” said Bill Johnston, Recover’s Co-Founder. “The new license between the PGA TOUR and Recover affords the opportunity for the WM Phoenix Open to sell merchandise made from 100% recycled materials. Given the events zero waste initiatives, the partnership is a perfect fit.“
The WM Phoenix Open is the highest-attended tournament on the PGA TOUR and claims to be the most sustainable sporting event in the world. Among other eco-friendly initiatives, the event boasts a four-year record of repurposing 100 percent of all waste generated for beneficial use. Theoretically, some of this year’s plastic bottle consumption could go into the production of their future Recover event apparel.
“The PGA TOUR will be using a variety of our 100% recycled products at the WM Phoenix Open, including our Recover Polo which is made with a blend of upcycled cotton and recycled PET, our Sport Tee which is made entirely with recycled PET (just 8 bottles to make 1 shirt!), and our coozies which are made from upcycled neoprene surfing wetsuits,” said Johnston. “A lot of the post-consumer recycled plastic bottles that we use to make our products actually come from Waste Management’s recycling programs, so it’s really cool to see that waste go back into first-quality products that the event is selling”
An environmentally conscious company, Recover’s method of creating comfortable active apparel out of discarded plastic bottles and upcycled cotton has resulted in diverting over 5 million plastic bottles out of landfills, plus a 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, 66% reduction in energy consumption, and 55% reduction in water consumption over their competition. They also don’t use dye in the creation of their shirts, opting instead to presort the plastic and cotton by color. For more on Recover’s manufacturing process, head to: https://recoverbrands.com/pages/process
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Recover’s mission is to create the best, most environmentally friendly and socially responsible products possible, educating and inspiring those around us to live and work for a sustainable tomorrow. Recover uses recycled PET (plastic) and upcycled cotton to make its 100% recycled apparel. Just 8 plastic bottles make 1 shirt. Learn more at recoverbrands.com and join the conversation @RecoverBrands.
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To blog or not to blog? Right now, that is the question.
Whether ‘tis nobler as an author to suffer the slings and arrows from that nagging little demon-voice saying: days and weeks and months are going by, you and your book are invisible, you can’t expect a following if you don’t post (not that there are any comments when you do anyway, ha!), and what’s the point since you obviously have no ideas in your empty head!
Or to take arms against that sea of troubles, and by closing my blog, end them. To sleep blog-free -- ‘tis a consummation devoutly to be wished. To sleep... perchance to dream. Aye, there’s the rub. For in that sleep of bloglessness, what dreams may come?
Suddenly ideas would arise that cry out to be shared but have no place to live. Joy-visions or nightmares or something in between, they need an audience. Suddenly a void would yawn open where once there were words, where once there was an author and a book. Not even a grave would be left. The horror!
So there it is... the dread of something after blog-deletion, the undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveller returns, puzzles the will, and makes me rather bear those ills I have than fly to others that I know not of. And thus the native hue of resolution is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought....
Okay, enough.
Certain internet marketing gurus would say that absolutely, blogging equals being. You don’t blog, you don’t exist. To be or not to be is really the question.
But that’s bull. My blog is definitely part of my attempt to let the world know about my book, The Principle of Ultimate Indivisibility, and maybe future books -- but it is more than that. It has a personal soul-value. It’s both a mirror and a record of my inner life. It allows me to test my own ideas, to hone sentences, to make cogent points. It’s a bulletin board where I can tack up my latest thoughts for myself to look at, if no one else. And if someone does read and comment, that’s gravy.
It feels good to offer a connection to others, and to occasionally get a very nice response. Sharing ourselves is the essence of community. My blog is a step toward you with a hand out in welcome. I enjoy your response, but I don’t depend on it.
There’s no reason for me to feel pressure about blogging. I’ll post a blog entry whenever there’s that wonderful conjunction of the arising of an idea with the time to explore it in writing. It will be “occasional.” There may be gaps, but there will not be a gap forever. And that’s okay.
It will be what it will be, and whatever it will be will be good.
Fine. I’ve decided to keep my blog. Happy New Year!
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A Mafia Story in Sound
I’m pleased to announce the debut of the audiobook edition of the critically acclaimed novella Saraceno by Djelloul Marbrook, narrated by the author. It’s available for download from Amazon, Audible, or iTunes. I had a good experience working with Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) for distribution. Recording was handled by Julie Last at Coldbrook Productions of Woodstock, NY, with some fine saxophone licks added by Peter Buettner.
A year ago, through my small publishing company, Bliss Plot Press, I launched the e-book version of Saraceno, which is available in all formats from Smashwords and other e-book retailers, or in Kindle format direct from Amazon. By year’s end, I’ll be announcing a trade paperback edition.
Saraceno has had a difficult history. Its original publisher folded before the book actually entered the market, but a few hardback copies continue to be traded on Amazon. It earned some laudatory reviews, excerpted here:
"Not just another run-of-the-mill Mafia novel." —Small Press Bookwatch
"Saraceno is an electric tone-poem straight from a world we only think we understand. An heir to George V. Higgins and David Mamet, Djelloul Marbrook writes dialogue that not only entertains with an intoxicating clickety-clack, but also packs a truth about low-life mob culture The Sopranos only hints at. You can practically smell the anisette and filling-station coffee."
—Dan Baum, author of Nine Lives: Mystery, Magic, Death and Life in New Orleans (Spiegel & Grau, 2009)
"…a good ear for crackling dialogue… I love Marbrook’s crude, raw music of the streets. The notes are authentic and on target…" —Sam Coale, The Providence (RI) Journal
"Strongly recommended as a remarkably crafted tale." —Midwest Book Review
"This lyrical and violent, funny and sad, hot and cool novella haunts us. Try it.” —Ann LaFarge, Taconic Weekend
And what follows is my own original review of the book, from About Town, 2005.
A New Type of Mafia Story
In "Saraceno," Djelloul Marbrook has crafted an entirely new variety of gangster tale. The story of a Mafia hit man and his friend, the grandson of the godfather, as each searches for his own true path, this compact novella is also a glass through which we see its author. "Saraceno" is an unlikely artifact: a Mafia story sculpted with the most refined of sensibilities from the clay of high art and philosophy, and then thoroughly suffused with love. This love is, first, the mysterious affection of a creator for his creations, a compassion for flawed humanity that drives the best fiction and makes its consumption a healthy activity. Second, it is the love of the characters for one another, from which redemption finally comes.
In Marbrook's narrative, "Il Saraceno" is the secret nickname given to the handsome and deadly Billy Salviati by his Mafia master, connoting both menace and respect--the historical view of the Sicilians toward their one-time rulers, the Arabs. Billy's life changes, as do the lives of his few friends, when he meets an elderly Jewish woman and is introduced to a library of the best writing and a rooftop full of roses. In an economical, erudite voice powered by an awesome vocabulary, Marbrook weaves bright strands of alchemy, art, literature, and religion into a dark Hell's Kitchen fabric.
If you're an aficionado of the recent spate of gangster yarns masquerading as psychological explorations while glorifying brutality, "Saraceno" may leave your bloodlust unfulfilled. This is no "Sopranos," no "Goodfellas," no "Godfather Part X." A nasty beating or two are in full view, but the much bloodier doings we know to be the currency of that world stay off-screen. In the same way that Paul Auster used the "detective" persona in his "New York Trilogy" to create works of art that delve into mysteries far deeper than "whodunit," and as a result got slammed by fans of the genre, so "Saraceno" takes higher aim, and may not be appreciated by those who prefer their reading tightly pigeonholed.
Djelloul Marbrook is the kind of writer I take real pleasure in discovering: a Hudson Valley neighbor and a mature artist whose rich body of work is finally coming to light. Marbrook's poetry collection, Far From Algiers, was the 2007 winner of the Wick Poetry Prize. His second poetry collection, Brushstrokes & Glances, was published by Deerbrook Editions in 2010, and his novella Artemisia’s Wolf by Prakash Books in 2011. His blog is always insightful: see djelloulmarbrook.com.
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Labels: Djelloul Marbrook, gangster, literary fiction, mafia, mob, new york, novella, redemption, saraceno
September Morning
For an American writer, especially a New York writer, the events of ten years ago today reverberate in the cells, whispering for expression, but the whispers are always accompanied by the doubt that language can do justice to the actual experience. In my story collection, The Principle of Ultimate Indivisibility, the event is woven into the fabric of more than one of the stories. But it's most explicitly expressed in the following excerpt from the story "Phoenix Egg: Three Vignettes." I wrote this specifically for a commemorative reading event on the one-year anniversary of 9/11, and its original title was "September Morning." Then it found it's way into the web-like weave of characters' lives that makes up the collection, and became something even bigger. Hope you like it.
Helen’s mind is not on business. It’s on a pinpoint, a potential, a something so microscopic it’s more a nothing. In her center, it hums.
Every morning there is this settling in, the transition from the crush and chaos of the street, subway, elevator, to the solitude of her office. The solitude that will last a precious three minutes before it gives way to another crush: the focus of work, the pressure of duty. She punches the power buttons: monitor then computer. She toes off her sneakers, still tied, and slides them with a nyloned foot under the desk. She’s not yet ready to put on the heels, the “torture-pedics” she calls them, so she stands in stocking feet looking out the window, a Starbucks cup still in her hand. Decaf, because it’s better for the ovaries.
She had woken before the alarm, in the still black time, and climbed out of bed without waking Daniel. His schedule was out of sync with hers; a dark gulf had opened between them. Daniel was deep in the final act of the novel he’d taken a year off to write, and often stared blankly into space, his lips moving slightly. Sometimes in conversation with her, mid-sentence, his eyes would glaze, his focus wander. Only rarely could she get him to let her in, and then he’d turn suddenly manic and pace the room, arms waving, acting out scenes in dialogue, changing voices—a villainous basso profundo, a girlish falsetto—and if it was a good day they would simultaneously realize the absurdity of this picture, and dissolve into laughter. Other times a black silence would descend.
But as his novel had grown, so had an irrational need in her, from somewhere deeper than she’d known before. Even this junior broker job she’d worked so long for, that had finally netted her these actual walls and a window, could fade away, and she could smile to see it go. Sometimes this was alarming, but less and less so.
This morning, in the glow of the night light in the bathroom, she had done her monthly test. She peed on the little plastic strip, on the Urine Collection Pad, holding it gingerly by the ergonomic Thumb Grip, then watched for the lines to appear in the Results Window. Yes—today could be Ovulation Day. Normally—the last three months—she would have waited until evening to take the next step, but this morning she felt a vague hormonal insistence that sent her back into the bed, naked, next to Daniel. She caressed him, and then it was as if their bodies took over.
It was quick but good, better than it had been in a very long time. At first, just blind urgent fumbling. Then in the dim light of dawn his eyes opened, clear, and locked to hers. The prodigal ecstasy returned, the inexplicable merging, the goodness that was pain just too sharp and sweet to bear. She melted, lost in him and in all of everything. After they came together and he kissed the tears that ran down to the pillows from the corners of her eyes, she knew that these were the moments of her life that most closely resembled prayer.
Now, she hears the beep and whir of her computer booting up. She drains the cup and stretches a long yoga stretch. Hand on her chest, she feels the pendant that hangs under her blouse, against her skin; the gift from Daniel last May for their fifth anniversary; the glowing egg shape that she knew was his unspoken way of empowering her inner alchemy with a magic amulet. She’s sure, yes, quite sure she feels the tiniest buzz in her belly: excited cells, busily dividing. She takes one more long look out the window at the view she loves: this incredible city spread out below, with her its goddess gazing down with overflowing tenderness from the 93rd floor. And somewhere in that far tiny tangle of roofs that may be Chelsea, her dear Daniel is just waking up, and now sun glimmers on both the big rivers, and the graceful bridges are like toys, and the city seems impossibly silent and peaceful. This is a moment that is almost like flying. And way out there to the north there’s a plane approaching, just a bright little dot in the cloudless blue sky.
Labels: 9/11, fiction, indivisibility, new york, NYC, september 11, story, world trade center, writer
Why the World Needs Fiction
Today I can say nothing better about writing than what I just read in George Ovitt's essay Fiction and Empathy in Atticus Review.
Why, in this bizarre circus of a world, do we even need fiction? My answer is that it might just be hardwired into us by evolution, to help ensure our species' survival, because, as Ovitt says, it "keeps us from committing the acts of cruelty that come so easily when we keep ourselves at an empathetic distance from others."
I hope you'll read this excellent article, and my thanks go out to George Ovitt and the good folks at Atticus Review!
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Labels: atticus review, empathy, fiction, george ovitt
A Splendid Time is Guaranteed for All
I’m happy to be in good company when I read selections from my book at an event being billed as “A Midsummer Night's Fiction,” Saturday July 30, 6:00 pm. The fun will be happening at Oriole 9, a restaurant on Tinker Street in the center of Woodstock, NY.
Also reading his fiction will be my friend Robert Burke Warren, whose son once married my daughter in a mock Indian wedding at summer camp. The last time I heard him do a music set (at ‘Cue) I was wondering who gave him a list of my favorite songs. And he writes some darn good book reviews on Goodreads too. Here's his bio:
Robert Burke Warren has held down bass duties in rock bands, written songs with Rosanne Cash, performed the lead in the hit West End musical Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story, and introduced legions of families to interactive music via his award-winning, Grammy-nominated “rock of all ages” persona Uncle Rock (“Buddy Holly meets Shel Silverstein.” - LA Times).His prose has appeared in Texas Music, Brooklyn Parent, the Woodstock Times, vulture.com, Chronogram, and the Da Capo anthology The Show I’ll Never Forget.
The third member of our fiction threesome is Alethea Black. I’ve never met Alethea, but I do know that she’s done something difficult: she got a literary short story collection traditionally published in the current marketplace. Plus, I like that she called me a "splendid hipster" on her website (that calls for a "LOL," doesn't it?). More about her:
Alethea Black's debut collection of short stories, I KNEW YOU'D BE LOVELY (Broadway Books/Random House), has been called "smart ... full of heart" by Joan Silber and "downright brilliant" by Robert Olen Butler. Her work has won the Arts & Letters Prize, has been cited as distinguished in The Best American Short Stories, and has been read at venues around the country by such talents as Campbell Scott and Michael Cerveris.
I have no doubt this will be an entertaining evening!
Wine, beer, coffee, tea, lemonade available for purchase from Oriole 9. Flasks frowned upon.
Oriole 9: 17 Tinker Street, 845-679-5763
The event is co-sponsored by The Golden Notebook and is a presentation of Rock City Readings, curated by Teresa Giordano and Jana Martin.
About Rock City Readings:
Rock City Readings began in 2009 when, after spending a week in her Saugerties summer home, founder Teresa Giordano realized that although she was surrounded by opportunities to hike, kayak, and bike, what she really wanted was to hear good stories. So she started Rock City Readings. With some persistence and an introduction to Chronogram Books Editor Nina Shengold, she was able to host and present such authors as Helen Benedict, Jon Bowermaster, Cornelius Eady, James Lasdun, and more. Jana Martin became a welcome and frequent reader, a loyal audience member and in 2011 a partner and co-curator of the series. Jana's energy and vision brought the series to a new level of creativity.
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Labels: fiction, reading, Woodstock
Nondual Auster, Metaphysical Detective
As I look further into both ancient and modern philosophies of Nonduality, I'm feeling obsessed by the challenge of embodying those ideas in the fiction I'm writing. Just creating the kinds of stories that once satisfied me (a sort of literary humanist realism) is no longer enough. Besides believability, poignance, and craft, I need something deeper, a sense of meaning that hides behind "reality" like a face behind a mask.
In my story collection, The Principle of Ultimate Indivisibility, I began to peek behind that mask by linking characters and their separate stories in subtle ways, implying the Net of Indra as a vision of background truth. In my novel-in-progress, I hope to go further, manifesting the mysterious workings of a Unified Field that paradoxically contains the dualities necessary for not only human drama but also the language required to tell the stories. I'm inching forward like a man newly blind.
But I'm grateful to have guideposts, in the form of old friends, favorite authors. With a buzz of recognition, I'm discovering new explanations for the elements that hooked me long ago on the early work of Paul Auster--in particular, The New York Trilogy. As I walked the streets of Manhattan at the beginning of the '90s, my head was often full of the deliciously strange mysteries in that slim volume, which is made up of three novellas that interconnect like an Escher illusion. In City of Glass, a novelist poses as a detective and gets entangled in a case that consumes him. In Ghosts, a private eye's surveillance of his subject leads him to existential crisis. In The Locked Room a man obsessively follows his missing friend into a labyrinth of blurred identity. This is work that borrows conventions from mystery fiction, then proceeds to subvert the genre--by some estimations failing to satisfy, by others succeeding through transcending predictable outcomes. The trilogy can be seen as a prototype of "metaphysical detective fiction," in which the world is one of questions, not answers; interpretations, not solutions; and the sleuth is seeking not "Whodunit" but "Who am I?"
Much academic ink has already been spilled dissecting Auster's work, much of it dense analysis of postmodern complexities that are intriguing but don't lead beyond the ivory tower. My reading has just scratched the surface, but occasionally I've spied threads of higher meaning that I'm attempting to trace here. I won't footnote the following ramblings, but you can follow the links if you want to go deeper.
One of Auster's primary themes, the primacy of language-based narrative, comes out of Lacanian psychoanalysis: (in Wikipedia's words) "We observe the world through our senses but the world we sense is structured (mediated) in our mind through language. Thus our subconscious is also structured as a language. This leaves us with a sense of anomaly. We can only perceive the world through language, but we have the feeling of a lack. The lack is the sense of a being outside of language. The world can only be constructed through language but it always leaves something uncovered, something that can not be told and be thought of, it can only be sensed."
For me, this is a pointer toward a nondual Absolute that cannot be captured in language, since language is inherently dualistic.
Here are a couple more writers who explore the language issue, and take it even further: Alison Russell, in Deconstructing The New York Trilogy: Paul Auster's Anti-Detective Fiction leans on Jacques Derrida when she says: "Logocentrism, the term applied to uses and theories of language grounded in the metaphysics of presence, is the "crime" that Auster investigates in The New York Trilogy. In each volume, the detective searches for "presence": an ultimate referent or foundation outside the play of language itself. This quest for correspondence between signifier and signified is inextricably related to each protagonist's quest for origin and identity, for the self only exists insofar as language grants existence to it." And Richard Swope’s article (recommended) in the journal Reconstruction adds, "the questor can never arrive at his desired destination, for in this world signifiers are not attached to signifieds, while the distinction between self and other no longer holds."
Presence... the quest for identity... no distinction between self and other... hmm... sounds familiar if you read current nonduality writings.
In an article called Mirrors of Madness, Steven E. Alford writes, "The New York Trilogy holds a mirror up to our own madness--the assumption of our hermetic individuality.... " and "The particular contribution of The New York Trilogy is that in each story, we see the realization of the "substancelessness" of the self in its psychological dimension...." And he quotes Anthony Paul Kerby, Narrative and the Self: "One cannot become 'I' without an implicit reference to another person, an auditor or narratee--which may be the same subject qua listener. 'I' functions in contrast to 'you' in much the same way as 'here' refers linguistically to 'there' rather than any fixed location."
We are not sealed off from each other... the self has no substance... as here is there, so I am you... hmm... the echoes continue.
Interesting how much all of this sounds like a favorite website of mine, Science and Nonduality. Here's the description of their annual conference:
It seems agreed upon by spiritual masters of all traditions that the main reason for our suffering is the identification with the “I” and the way to dissipate this pain is to merge with what is beyond the “I”, to merge the looker with what is looked at. Science, on the other hand, can help us to understand how we construct and experience the “I”, as well as the states beyond it. ... Some of the topics we will explore are:
--Observing and experiencing how the “I” arises (Neuroscience, Psychology)
--Looking at the Macro (Cosmology) and the Micro (Biology, Quantum Theory) to reframe the “I” and give a different perspective and bring it “beyond”
--The collapse of concepts, identifications and models (Experiential)
--Glimpses of nondual awareness, no-state states beyond words and ideas (Satsang, Poetry, Art, Music and more...)
To repeat a reference from an earlier post: Alan Watts said that “I” is just the universe “eyeing.” We have met the vastness, and it is us.
Who am I? Auster asks the unanswerable question by blurring the distinctions between author, narrator, and character. In City of Glass he introduces a character named Paul Auster who is virtually identical to his “real” self, and gives a twist ending that leaves the identity of the story’s narrator entirely unknown. Maybe that narrator is the same as in the subsequent novellas, maybe not. You decide. It meshes well with a book I just finished, Biocentrism by Robert Lanza and Bob Berman. They use quantum physics to support the conjecture that life creates the universe rather than the other way around. That there is no reality without a conscious observer. You are the author, which is to say, each of us is the author. The universe is omnicentric, as cosmologist Brian Swimme has stated.
In the early '90s when I first read The New York Trilogy, none of this was in my awareness. I only knew that there was a sense of metaphysical or ontogical mystery woven into the fabric of these three stories that I found incredibly compelling. To give a thorough sample, to really make you feel it, would require quoting the whole book. But here are a few clippings that give a hint of what Auster was doing that grabbed me then and sticks with me still.
From City of Glass:
[Why the hero, Quinn, likes detective novels] Everything becomes essence; the center of the book shifts with each event that propels it forward. The center, then, is everywhere, and no circumference can be drawn until the book has come to its end.
Each time he took a walk, he felt as though he were leaving himself behind, and by giving himself up to the movement of the streets, by reducing himself to a seeing eye, he was able to escape the obligation to think, and this, more than anything else, brought him a measure of peace, a salutary emptiness within.... By wandering aimlessly, all places became equal and it no longer mattered where he was. On his best walks he was able to feel that he was nowhere. And this, finally, was all he ever asked of things: to be nowhere.
From Ghosts:
For in spying out at Black across the street, it is as though Blue were looking into a mirror, and instead of merely watching another, he finds that he is also watching himself.
Something happens, Blue thinks, and then it goes on happening forever. It can never be changed, can never be otherwise.
From The Locked Room:
My true place in the world, it turned out, was somewhere beyond myself, and if that place was inside me, it was also unlocatable. This was the tiny hole between self and not-self, and for the first time in my life I saw this nowhere as the exact center of the world.
This discussion doesn’t approach Auster’s other writings that build on the same themes, nor does it touch the issue of Chance, that slippery sliding scale of coincidence vs. fate, which is another key element in the Trilogy and most of Auster’s other work. But for now, it’s all I’m able to tackle.
For a couple of years now, I’ve been fascinated by how nonduality can be expressed in literary storytelling. This little essay has been part of that study. So... it seems my next task, now that I’ve ingested so much theory, is to drop it all and just write.
In other words: to get on with being the Author, and to observe the universe as I create it.
Labels: cosmology, detective, fiction, genre, indivisibility, metaphysical, mystery, New York Trilogy, nonduality, Paul Auster, quantum physics
Do you like book trailers?
While my two novels-in-progress lie fallow and my subconscious chews on them, I’ve found myself drawn back to more visual forms of self-expression. The lion’s share of my work life has been in the field of video production, after getting a film degree and aspiring to make movies -- the serious artsy drama kind. Also, I was a photographer before I was a writer, and before that I loved to draw -- which often took the form of narrative, as in comics and storyboards.
So I’m feeling fortunate these days to be able to connect my literary and visual interests by making short video commercials for books: “book trailers” as they’re called. I started with a very short one (meant to be the first of several) for my own book, The Principle of Ultimate Indivisibility (see this new review). Watch the video here: http://blissplotpress.com/indivisibility.html.
Then I made two videos each for the two poetry books by my friend Djelloul Marbrook. They can be seen here on YouTube:
Flutes of the Djinn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7xW7kC4YiE
Autobiography: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yR6vnMg7U8
Canvas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BrdZKdfsjA
Adeline Compton: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEXXMCWTds8
I just finished this 2-minute trailer for a new novel published by a small press in Maryland, Atticus Books:
(Go to YouTube to see it bigger: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdQcgJhRHsw)
It seems that book trailers are rapidly becoming a required weapon in the book marketer’s arsenal. But do they really work? Do you watch them? Do you seek them out? Do you feel influenced to take a closer look at the book, or even buy it? Do they ever have the opposite effect? Do you resist the whole idea?
What do you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
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In 1392, in the famous Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer named a date that we can interpret as the 32nd of March, or April 1. Set on that day was the "Nun’s Priest’s Tale," in which (in a story within a story within a story), the Chanticleer (a rooster) and the Fox are each fooled by the other. That was the earliest recorded association between the first of April and foolishness.
For the animals in Chaucer’s fable, vanity and pride were their undoing. For the humans in my story collection, The Principle of Ultimate Indivisibility, there are other ways of being foolish.
Harold, who appears in several of the stories, is perpetually bewildered about why his life feels broken and his marriages crumble. His self-image as a family man does not match apparent reality. He has buried his grief and guilt over his brother’s death.
Sid doesn’t like to face any big questions. He wants a God who is an office manager, with easy answers. He’s happy when things are simple, but having a son in a coma does not fit that picture.
Marv may be the holiest fool in the book, a plumber who dreams of popcorn farming. He’s frequently clueless but has occasional inadvertent flashes of real wisdom. Too bad it’s so difficult for him to communicate them, even to his friend Sid. Marv is introduced in this little sketch from the story "This Handful of Pebbles":
When Marv's girlfriend Polly told him he needed to get his finances in order, he went out that very afternoon and bought a money clip. Shiny brass with cherrywood inlay.
It didn't work; she left him anyway. But it wasn't because of his disorderly finances. It was because of his distinct lack of gift-wrapping talent. At every holiday that demanded paper-and-ribbon dexterity, his appalling ineptitude became more clear. “I can't bear this, TM.” she said on Christmas morning. “I have to go.” After two years of living together, she moved out on New Year's Day.
Polly is the only person who ever called Marv “TM,” and it has always rung in his ears with a faint derision, especially now, when during each of their frequent phone conversations, she hints at the presence of other men in her life. He finds himself able to shrug off those oblique references, but the repeated “TM” digs at him like a claw.
Marv is a plumber. Naturally, he does not tell the guys at the supply house that at night, sometimes he weeps.
When Marv carefully makes out an estimate for a client, in triplicate, his official signature reads “T. Marvin Felch.” His first name, Tender, he keeps strictly to himself.
As I look objectively at my own work, I find it interesting that none of my female characters qualify as fools. Or maybe that’s a facile generalization. There are at least a couple of women in the stories who are less than exemplary. Still, it would appear that in my view, the women are the wise ones. So there's something I need to look at: my streak of self-deprecatory sexism.
Also, I’ve written many other male characters who make bad decisions but cannot be called fools. They might be young and wild, old and tired, alcoholic, lonely, self-deluded in some way, but they have just enough of their wits about them to escape foolishness. With Harold, Sid, and Marv, I have an authorial relationship that is subtly different, especially when I’m telling their stories in the third person. They lead me by their own unconsciousness toward intuitive lessons. They are the blind leading the blind, where walking in darkness is precisely what is needed.
The Holy Fool is an archetype in every culture. Sometimes a savior (St. Francis), sometimes a clown (Coyote), sometimes a nasty killer (The Joker), he is usually portrayed as behaving outside the bounds of “normal” society. His rule-breaking opens gateways to deeper truths that the culture needs. He is both a bad child and a tool in the hands of a God who might be loving, or might not.
My fools are different: their behavior is not outrageous, but they are still instruments in the hands of the Author, me, to open doors. I can’t say how readers will feel, or what they might learn. But for me, Harold, Sid, and Marv are friends for whom I feel a little pity and a lot of fondness. They are boys, not men, and they need my love. They embody my own inner fool, who teaches me how to be wise.
Labels: april fools day, archetype, canterbury tales, chanticleer, chaucer, clown, coyote, fiction, foolish, holy fool, indivisibility, short stories, trickster, wise fool
My Little Fantasy
Last week I returned from a visit to New Orleans, a trek I make annually at Mardi Gras time to assist my wife, a mask-maker, with her business. This year was different. Instead of staying in a bland corporate hotel outside the city, we were privileged to stay at a friend’s old family home in the French Quarter.
To protect our host’s privacy, I won’t post photos. But imagine this: tucked away amongst the crowded Creole cottages and narrow wooden shotgun houses is a wide frontage of brick wall, variegated browns spotted with algae, its seven feet topped with an overspilling tangle of ivy. A dead-bolted wrought-iron door opens into a lush, quiet garden, small lawns trimmed with flowering shrubs of various kinds. A cobblestone walkway leads to a little ornate fountain in the shade of huge spreading oak. Magnolia blossoms float on the still surface of the water. A two-story house with deep balconies, painted a soft pink with white trim, stands beyond the fountain and the oak. Part of the house is hidden behind another leafy wall that creates a small private courtyard, an inner sanctum. At the left of the property a pink cottage is hidden behind yet another ivy-covered wall.
It feels as if you’ve left the raucous streets of New Orleans far behind.
My host tells me that the current house was once slave quarters. The main house had stood where the garden is now, but burned down in the 1800s.
The cottage had been a doctor’s office. Its narrow double French doors open into a kitchen that is tiny but well-equipped. There is a closet-sized bathroom off the kitchen. The main room is actually rather spacious, with two twin beds, a trunk between them, a chest of drawers, and an armoire that holds a TV. That quaint little dwelling, with its own green wall and its cozy cobbled patio filled by chairs and a table with umbrella, is the site of my fantasy.
This would be the ideal place to be a writer in New Orleans. To let my inner Tennessee Williams out. I imagine myself getting up on a cool spring morning and sitting out at the table with a steaming cup of chicory coffee and a notebook, jotting ideas, maybe recording my dreams from the night before. Sometimes I would stroll a few blocks to Cafe Envie for “the best breakfast in the Quarter.” A bit of rubbing shoulders with fellow denizens of the Vieux Carre, and I’d be ready to go back to the cottage and spend a few solid hours in its sheltered nook, my laptop open under the patio umbrella. Voices, engines, the sounds of the city, would come to me as if through a filter, just distant enough to keep me in contact, but easily moved to the background -- the soundtrack to whatever drama is playing out in sentences on my screen. On the hot or cold or wet days, I’d be at the little wooden table inside, just a bit more disconnected from the city, but never entirely cut off.
At any time, I could get up, step through the glass door and round the leafy wall, say hello to my neighbors if they’re out under the oak, and walk the little path to the wrought-iron door, the portal from my inner space to the big world outside. And this is not just any city, not just another neighborhood. Everybody knows: New Orleans is a rich spicy soup, a gumbo of exotic architecture, wild characters, dark history, fabulous food, and music music music. Sights, sounds, smells -- pleasant or not, everything is a stimulant; nothing is bland. For me, the writing mind kicks into high gear; stories are everywhere.
Obviously, others feel the same way. At dinner in an unpretentious little Italian restaurant, my wife and I started a conversation with a young guy dining alone at the next table. He had a degree in literature. This meal was his breakfast because he worked an all-night bartending job to support his writing habit: a novel and a poetry book done but unpublished; in progress, a non-fiction account of his colorful life in the French Quarter. A couple days later we saw him again as we ate breakfast (his dinner) at nearby tables. I passed him some publisher contact information. I never learned his name.
All of this reminded me of one of my literary heroes, Tennessee Williams. At least a decade earlier, I had stopped into the delicious little store in Pirate’s Alley, Faulkner House Books, and picked up a very slim volume about Williams. I strolled a couple blocks to Orleans Street and sat in a coffee bar to read. The book told me that during one of Williams’ periods in New Orleans, he had lived in a second floor apartment, and it gave the address -- on Orleans Street. I stood from my table, book in hand, and walked out to the street where I could see the house numbers. I turned around and there it was, the number above the door and the stairwell leading up. Tennessee Williams had lived directly above where I was sitting, reading about him.
These subtle lines of connection and coincidence are part of the fabric of my story collection, The Principle of Ultimate Indivisibility. It even has a New Orleans vignette. But the New Orleans stories I’ve long thought were in me have still never come out -- I suspect because I’ve never really spent time there, living, relaxing, settling in. It’s always been a business hustle. So that’s why our lovely four-night stay in the cottage behind the wall sparked this little French Quarter writer’s fantasy.
Hmm... maybe someday.
Labels: cafe envie, coincidence, connection, fiction, french quarter, indivisibility, new orleans, stories, tennessee williams, writer
Writing My Story / Dropping My Story
This last couple of weeks, my thoughts have been back in the 70s. In the second week of February, 1974, my daughter was born (the photo was taken just two hours after her home birth) -- when I was only 21 and her mother 18 (and we’d already been married for a year -- crazy children!). Birthdays have a way of superimposing present over past like images on transparent film, layer upon layer. Plus, my niece just posted old family photos on Facebook, several of which I had shot, and the memories piled up even thicker.
Today that tiny baby in the picture is an awesome grown woman. She became an entirely different being in the intervening years, as did I. Or is each of us still “the same person” we were then? Hmmm....
A slight twist on that question is whether each life is a cohesive arching novel or a series of disconnected flash-fiction stories. An article I read a year or more ago, The End of the Episode by Lee Siegel, brings into the realm of literature a philosophical question first explored by British philosopher Galen Strawson. Narrative or Episodic: which are you?
I have a “life story” like everyone has, and I can choose to see it as one big narrative, or as a series of disconnected episodes. So what would it mean to write “my story?”
My friends Fred and Marta, dedicated memoirists who run the popular Authentic Writing workshops, are strong proponents of writing one’s story. They make this powerful statement on their website: “Authentic Writing directs writers to return to their most essential, personal material – the content of their actual lives – and to render those stories not in pious ephemeral terms, but in tough, concrete ones.” I believe in this dictum, but I don’t write memoir. I prefer to write fiction. So I interpret the directive loosely: that is, my internal life, my imaginings, my metaphorical phantasms, are a crucial part of my “actual life.” And what is good fiction if not a rich, complex mixture of the “real” and the “imagined?” The difference between those two is slippery at best -- just two different doors in my mind that may lead to the same big room.
So -- my fiction is my story. And maybe it’s a tool for transcending that other story, the one that’s made up of dates and places and people in “reality” (which is to say, in my memory, behind the door labeled “Real”). In my weekly therapy group, I experience the undeniable value of dragging stories out of that Real closet, seeking the catharsis and healing of emotional re-enactment, and I prefer to keep those actualities in that setting rather than being bound by them in my creative writing life.
Why would I want to transcend my personal history? Because it is not me. A conventional wisdom worth knocking down is that one’s personal history is closely related, if not identical, to this thing we call a “self.”
What I’m pointing at here lies, I hope, at a deeper level than the Narrative vs. Episodic debate. According to neuro-philosopher Daniel C. Dennett, the self is no more than an abstraction, similar to the “center of gravity” in physics. In The Self as a Center of Narrative Gravity (1986), he says we are all virtuoso novelists: “We try to make all of our material cohere into a single good story. And that story is our autobiography. The chief fictional character at the center of that autobiography is one's self. And if you still want to know what the self really is, you're making a category mistake.” In The Origins of Selves (1989), he compares humans to beavers and spiders: “Our fundamental tactic of self-protection, self-control, and self-definition is not building dams or spinning webs, but telling stories -- and more particularly concocting and controlling the story we tell others -- and ourselves -- about who we are.”
Dennett would probably never agree with me, but I take his pronouncements about the unreality of individual selves to support the idea of a bigger, unified Self: an overarching Consciousness or Awareness, of which each of us is an illusory part, a flickering reflection. Alan Watts says all this best with two great quotes: “Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth,” and “I is just the Universe eyeing.”
We’re all in the same predicament. Linking the moments of our waking lives together across the years is a game we humans are compelled to play by fear of emptiness. Or perhaps, more than a game, this continuity of memory is a crucial survival device created by our fragile egos to organize life-threatening chaos. On Day One of a life, the human nervous system begins weaving a nearly impenetrable curtain to shield itself from the Great Beyond (misinterpreted as annihilation). As babies facing the trauma of separation from our mothers, we begin creating False Selves, neuroses that govern the rest of our lives, unless we see them and leave them behind. (For more, see Stephen Wolinsky’s Quantum Psychology ideas, such as in Waking from the Trance.)
Am I my past, the sum of my memories? Am I my psychology, my bundle of neuroses? Am I the story I’ve manufactured to keep my ego intact? Am I my family, hometown, church? Am I this aging body?
Well, back in the 70s, all these psycho-philoso-metaphysics were not the things I was thinking about. Am I my thoughts? Whatever the answer, I am very different now. It often seems that I carry around memories of some other person’s life (perhaps implanted in my mind as I slept!). Who was that guy? And the trajectory of my daughter’s path -- from her birth in a little house in Utah where my mother was once a child, to a tropical island where she now does bodywork and healing, in between diving excursions -- seems to grow ever more divergent from mine. Our connection is biological and so much more, but where are the intersections of our lives, our pasts, our selves, today and tomorrow?
In one of the best recent sessions of my therapy group, I talked about my chronic tendency to see myself as a failure with a capital F. It’s a complex issue related to infancy, adolescent rebellion, my parents’ religion, so much more... but it is also just a bad habit. An identity choice. A costume. My therapist said, “You’ve got to be willing to take off that suit.”
To grow, I must be willing to drop my story.
The only way to find out who you are, taught Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, is to find out first who you are not. You soon see the answer is neti neti: not this, not that, not this, not that (on and on).... But that’s another investigation.
Adi Shankara, 1st century Advaita (nondualist) philosopher, said: "That which permeates all, which nothing transcends and which, like the universal space around us, fills everything completely from within and without, that Supreme non-dual Brahman -- that thou are."
So then, who am I? I am That. I am a discontinuous, non-local point of awareness, or rather Awareness, manifesting as a man in this space and time.
I must tell my story / I must drop my story. I love this perfect nondual paradox, and in its precarious balance is where I live every day.
Labels: Advaita, consciousness, Dennett, fiction, memoir, memory, Nisargadatta, nonduality, philosophy, self-awareness, Shankara, Strawson, Wolinsky
So Many Thoughts, So Little Time
The first three weeks of 2011 have been full of snow and labor, accompanied always by interweaving tendrils of thought rising like smoke and drifting away into nothingness, uncaptured. The phantom we call time flexes its invisible muscle and presses relentlessly forward, duties get done, and imaginings and insubstantial speculations fall away. But perhaps they fall like breadcrumbs, leaving a path to follow back if the birds don't eat them first.
I always hope to make pithy comments on books I'm reading, but they consistently slip into the past before I can speak, and I'm on to the next one. I can only trust that they're adding to the raw material of future creation. In 2010, I finished these (in no particular order): One: Essential Readings on Nonduality by Jerry Katz; The American Book of the Dead by Henry Baum; Remembering: A Novel by Wendell Berry; It's Beginnning to Hurt: Stories by James Lasdun; The Splendor of Antiquity by Cheryl Anne Gardner; Love in the City of Grudges by Will Nixon; Finders, Seekers, Losers, Keepers by Heather Rowland; The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton; Light Can Be Both Wave and Particle by Ellen Gilchrist; The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler; The Manual of Detection by Jedediah Berry; This Is Not About What You Think and Living with the Truth, both by Jim Murdoch; Invisible and Sunset Park, both by Paul Auster; If I Love My Kid Enough by Sara-Jane Hardman & Jean Roe Mauro; Standing as Awareness by Greg Goode; Brushstrokes and Glances by Djelloul Marbrook. Only Jim Murdoch's poetry got any space on this blog, but some of the others are finding their way into blogs-in-progress or notes on future work.
Right now, I'm reading these: Biocentrism by Robert Lanza and Bob Berman, Einstein's Dreams by Alan Lightman, and For the Relief of Unbearable Urges by Nathan Englander -- all of them fueling the story creation factory in my head (or the general vicinity of my head...).
I've enjoyed pondering the implications of a 2008 study that showed that we are not consciously aware of making a decision to act until as much as seven seconds after the decision has already been made in our brain. This would seem to suggest that the much-worshipped "free will" that we take for granted as humans may be an illusion. Are actions predetermined? Discuss amongst yourselves.
I haven't yet found the connection between that and the mysterious way that reading aloud one of my long-unread stories brings sudden rushes of emotion in unexpected places, choking me up. This is why I have to rehearse before a public reading, so those moments don't take me by suprise in front of an audience. The subconscious is a... a what... a tangled net, a deep abyss, a powerful engine? All of those.
Now I'm entering a deliciously revolutionary approach to cosmology through Lanza and Berman's book Biocentrism. Solid science supports ancient mystical wisdom: perhaps there is no objective reality; there is only what we are perceiving in the here and now.
And so... all these thoughts and so many more roiling around in my mind, intertwining and spiraling, begging for expression, and when I can breathe deep and find a moment's stillness, I see that they are like the weather... they come and go, but still the sky remains. That's the real thing to explore: the space between the thoughts. Problem is, it can never be captured in words. So what's a writer to do?
Just let go.
Labels: Berman, biocentrism, free will, indivisibility, Lanza, neuroscience, nonduality, unity
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Obama Promises Massive Drug Policy Reform, Huffington Post, July 15. 2014.
Obama Promises Massive Drug Policy Reform
Posted: 07/15/2014.
Eric E. Sterling
President, Criminal Justice Policy Foundation
Coauthored by Amos Irwin, Chief of Staff of the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation
Released on Wednesday, the Obama administration’s 2014 National Drug Control Strategy announces large-scale drug policy reform in response to an urgent crisis: Our 40-year War on Drugs has incarcerated so many people on non-violent drug charges that the U.S. has thehighest prison population in the world. The Strategy calls for immediate action: “Our prisons and jails are already overcrowded with people who desperately need compassionate, evidence-based treatment for the disease of addiction–not a jail cell.” Even the Strategy’s Twitter hashtag promises #DrugPolicyReform. Yet the gap between these words and Obama’s actions on drug policy is a mile wide. The Strategy is supposed to explain the administration’s funding priorities in the National Drug Control Budget. But in the 2015 budget, Obama calls for more money to be spent on drug law enforcement — from police to prisons to international drug interdiction — than any previous president.
The Strategy fails to acknowledge this enormous gap between its words and its budget. It presumes that speaking out against out-of-control mass incarceration aligns perfectly with requesting a federal prison budget that is higher than any previous administration. The Strategy argues that the 2015 budget is “Emphasizing Prevention over Incarceration,” because “the portion of the Nation’s drug budget spent on drug treatment and prevention efforts–43 percent–has grown to its highest level in over 12 years.” It sounds like great news: we are spending a record-high portion of our drug control money on treatment and prevention (T&P) as opposed to law enforcement. But the claim is a blatant misrepresentation. Table 3 in the 2015 Budget itself shows that our emphasis on T&P is not significantly different than it was twelve years ago (see figure).
The administration boasts that it is providing “more funding for prevention and treatment than for domestic law enforcement and incarceration,” a catchphrase now trending on#DrugPolicyReform. Once again, they are misrepresenting the Budget. There is no reform here, because T&P was higher than domestic law enforcement and incarceration during the Bush administration as well. It was only lower during Obama’s first term in office. If you include border control and international enforcement, we’re spending quite a bit more on law enforcement than we are on T&P. (We don’t have to choose between them– since federal health care expenditures are so enormous, the administration has the ability to increase T&P substantially without reducing funds for law enforcement.)
The striking gap between words and actions is not so much political hypocrisy as it is an important victory for the drug policy reform movement. Who would have guessed five years ago that today Obama’s anti-drug hashtag would be #DrugPolicyReform? When your opponents copy your rhetoric, they have surrendered to your values.
There should be no mystery why the White House is talking the talk of reform. Over 80 percent of the American people support medical marijuana, including as of June 30 the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. Over 80 percent also believe that the War on Drugs has failed. Americans know that high school kids have been using illegal drugs at the same rate for the last 20 years, while cigarette use has dropped by 50 percent (see figure).
If we can reduce teenage drug use more effectively through regulation, taxation and cultural change than through prohibition, why are we shielding the street gangs and Mexican cartels from legal competitors in the $34 billion marijuana market? Why are we locking up world-record numbers of poor people for minor drug crimes to the point where an African-American male child born today has a one in three chance of going to prison? No wonder that the latest Gallup Poll shows that 58 percent of the American people support the legalization of recreational marijuana. Politicians typically shy away from anything that appears “soft on drugs,” but they have caught on to what the American people want: #DrugPolicyReform.
The next step for genuine #DrugPolicyReform is to push our government to walk the walk. Most Americans want to end mass incarceration for drug crimes, but the White House believes that it can pacify the public with presidential rhetoric, or now, hashtags. Now that we’ve changed the words, we need to change the numbers:
1) Applaud our elected officials when they take the right steps
Praise @BarackObama for embracing #DrugPolicyReform and urge him to close some prisons and raise T&P spending
Praise Attorney General Eric Holder (@TheJusticeDept) for #ClemencyProject2014, which promises clemency for thousands of federal nonviolent drug offenders
If your Representative was among the 219 who voted for the Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment (RFA), which blocked federal raids on legal medical marijuana dispensaries, thank them on Twitter or by email
If you live in New York, Maryland or Minnesota, thank your state representatives and governor for legalizing medical marijuana this year
2) Tell your elected officials how you feel about upcoming legislation
Contact your Senator on Twitter or by email today about the Paul-Booker Amendment, which is the Senate version of the Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment. For more information, visit the Drug Policy Alliance website
If you live in Florida or Pennsylvania, find out about upcoming medical marijuana legislation: Amendment 2 in Florida and Senate Bill 1182 in Pennsylvania.
3) Volunteer your time and money to #DrugPolicyReform organizations whose missions you believe in
Volunteer for reform organizations like Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM), NORML, and Drug Policy Alliance (DPA)
Make monthly recurring donations so your favorite reform organization can hire more staff to work full-time on advancing reform
Work on upcoming recreational marijuana legalization campaigns, especially if you live in Alaska
Finally, and most importantly, talk about drug policy.
Most likely, your friends, relatives, colleagues and random strangers agree with you. If they don’t already, they would appreciate knowing that drug prohibition has not only failed to reduce use but is also responsible for mass incarceration, gang violence, and a civil war in Mexico. Why not start a conversation with them about this issue and what steps you can take to advance drug policy reform?
When the #DrugPolicyReform majority goes public, the White House will close the gap between its words and its actions. Add your voice today!
Follow Eric E. Sterling on Twitter: www.twitter.com/@EricESterling
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Temples in Kunming
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Kunming is a city which has a long-established historical and cultural, has many ancient temples and old buildings. Those ancient temple courtyards have a quiet and elegant environment. Sit in the courtyards and enjoy the autumn scenery and feel the calmness and comfort.
Xishan Forest Park
Xishan Forest Park is a must-go scenic area in Kunming. There are many temples and ancient buildings in Xishan Forest Park, it was an important Buddhist shrine in ancient times.
Huating Temple, Taihua Temple and Sanqingge is the main threee religious buildings, they all have their own particular architectural style. Huating Temple is magnificent, Taihua Temple is quaint, Sanqingge is antique. The carving and painting which has on the hall to decorated the whole building. In the courtyards lush green plants makes wonderful view for each season.
In this season, the ancient trees in the temple courtyard turning to golden, flowers which not afraid cold are swaying and blooming under the tree. The sound of wooden fish is in the ear, and the bell of the bell tower is swinging; visitors can stay in the temple or the courtyard feel the tranquility monment.
Golden Temple Park
The autumn of the Golden Temple Park has the most charm. The golden palace, the bell tower, and the temple built against the mountain are hidden by the lush old trees. The sun shines through the leaves and shines on the golden palace, which made the autumn sense stronger.
The walls of the Taihe Palace are mottled to tell visitors the long history of its. The two ancient Lagerstroemia trees in the yard planted in the Ming Dynasty are withered, in this season only the old tree branches there become a picture that only belong to the autumn.
Walking through the ancient palace hall and strolling in the foothills, the maple trees have gradually faded, but the camellia blossoms are in full bloom, forming a beautiful watercolor painting.
Tanhua Temple
Tanhua Temple was built during the Chongzhen year (1628-1644) Ming Dynasty , and then based on Tanhua Temple, it was expanded into a park resembling a classical traditional Chinese style garden.
The park has divided into three area, the front area is based on the Tanhua Temple then build traditional Chinese style buildings in the courtyard. The middle area can be described as a large garden. There are many different flowers such as peony, azalea, camellia and begonia sakura. As for the back area, there is a tower called Ruiying, the tower is 48.8 meters high, has seven floors.
The peony flower exhibition in spring and the chrysanthemum exhibition in autumn are the most famous flower exhibitions in local.
Yuantong Temple
Yuantong Temple in the Yuantong Street, downtown of Kunming. It is one wzof the oldest buddhist temple in Kunminng with a history of more than 1200 years and also the biggest buddist temple in Kunming city. Yuantong Temple was built since Nanzhao times Tang Dynasty, first name was Butuoluo Temple.
Surrounded by verdant plants and a body of water, Yuantong Temple is renowned as one of the “eight magnificent scenes” in Kunming.
Panlong Temple
Panlong Temple is one of the most prosperous temples in Kunming. It is located in Panlong Hill, Jinning District, on the east bank of Dianchi Lake, about 40 kilometers from Kunming urban area.
Camellia planted in the Yuan Dynasty, Magnolia planted in the Ming Dynasty, Red Plum planted in the Ming Dynasty, and Yingui planted in the Qing Dynasty, these ancient trees are the main features of the Panlong Temple. After hundreds of years, they are still blooming year by year, attracting numerous flower viewers.
Caoxi Buddhist Temple
Enjoying a history of more than 800 years, Caoxi Temple is located in Wenquan Town (Hotspring) of Anning City, 30 kilometers west Kunming.
As a Buddhist architecture complex built in the Dali Kingdom Period (938-1253) in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the Temple is among the few in China the Majestic Hall of which is designed in the wooden structure. Bhodisattva Avalokitesvara, Bhodisattva Samantabhadra and Bhodisattva Manjushri enshrined in the Hall are at the same time very rare Buddhist figures in the Song Dynasty style.
（Article： Kunming Faner/Photo: Innyo，Kunming Faner）
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Walking On Water: Kamal Boullata’s Bilqis
It’s not every day that a male artist is able to depict a legendary woman’s journey with real sensitivity, much less in a series of abstract triptychs. Bilqis, Kamal Boullata’s latest series, was shown over the summer at Dubai’s Meem Gallery (which has a well-deserved reputation for one of the region’s strongest programs and publications), and is the artist’s interpretation of the Quran’s account of Bilqis’ physical and spiritual romance with both the powerful King Solomon and his religion of Islam.
Kamal Boullata, Bilqis 1, 2013. Acrylic on canvas. Image courtesy of the artist and Meem.
According to the story (see An-Nami, Sura 27 in the Qur’an), King Solomon built a crystal palace and invited Bilqis (known in English as The Queen of Sheba) to visit him. When she arrived in the throne room she mistook the floor for water and lifted her skirts so they wouldn’t get wet. The King explained that she was walking on glass and her eyes had fooled her. From that time onwards, Bilqis fell deeply in love with the King and through knowing him and his God, came to believe in Allah rather than the divine power of sun, which she and her people had previously worshipped. Since that time, Islamic architecture has consistently included glass floors that simulate the experience of walking on water, an analogy to letting perfect faith in God overcome earthly realities.
An illustration depicting the meeting of Bilqis and Solomon
As a boy growing up in Jerusalem, Boullata used to often visit the Dome of the Rock. The studies in Islamic geometry he discovered in the holy space’s tile work profoundly influenced his later definition of beauty. He accessed and relived those childhood memories over the past 40+ years he has spent as an exile of his homeland, and the outcome is this stirring series of abstract paintings.
The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem
Boullata, who I briefly interviewed at the Meem opening, said that beauty transcends politics. He is in possession of a gentle voice juxtaposed with a true writer’s knife-sharp gift for selecting and presenting just the right words. He is a Palestinian Christian and the fact that he so seamlessly finds inspiration in Islam deserves pause for a moment of dialogue across the Abrahamic faiths at a time of particular political upheaval in the region.
Kamal Boullata, Bilqis 4, 2013. Acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of the artist and Meem
Kamal Boullata, Bilqis 2, 2013. Acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of the artist and Meem.
Bilqis was conceived during a residency at Wissenschaftkolleg in Berlin using a rigid initial process in which drawings were outlined first in pencil on graph paper, adhering to concise mathematical formulas (including the Fibonacci Sequence which has its origins in the Middle East) and a compulsion for perfectly straight lines, similar to the blue prints that the architect of Solomon’s palace may initially have drafted.
In contrast, the paintbrush strokes are spontaneous and emotional, and the many of the color combinations chosen including sunset pinks, iris blues, and bud greens, feel soft and feminine, to echo the figure and character of the queen. This coupling of strict patterns and freely blended colors echoes the remarkable union of man and woman, masculine and feminine energies, held in perfect balance artistically.
Installation shot courtesy of Meem
I snapped this photo at the opening, which was packed with some of the region’s greatest collectors and thinkers, who all turned out to support Boullata’s latest efforts. Other than at an art fair, I’ve never seen such a powerful group of art people in one space.
The entrance to Meem Gallery in the Al Quoz industrial district of Dubai
The artist Kamal Boullata
Good Ideas: Meem Gallery shot a wonderful short video of Kamal Boullata speaking about Bilqis, which you can view on You Tube here.
The gallery is based in Dubai’s industrial district of Al Quoz and you can learn more about upcoming exhibitions and publications here.
I am an American freelance writer based in Boston. I have been working in the Middle East since 2004 and lived there for seven years. I hold a graduate degree in Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University. My publications center around arts and culture from the Middle East and far beyond its borders (most recently, New England).
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History of control, genocide and visual sovereignty
Romani II. History of control, genocide and visual sovereignty
by Charmant Rouge
Austria / 2007 / 7’ / 16mm
« Over Tamburizza music from the Burgenland and Croatia, Charmant Rouge reuses two filmic archives. The first archive is made from amateur images shot in the Austrian state of Burgenland. Tourism was for the Austrian government a way of consolidate its sovereignty in the region, newly acquired in 1921. The second archive represents the registration of Roma and Sinti to the Eisentasdt police files. » (Jonathan Larcher)
ROM (POM)
by Menelaos Karamaghiolis
Greece / 1989 / 75’ / 16mm
« ROM is an avant-garde film produced by Greek National TV - after years of negotiations to persuade them to produce a film about Romani people in Greece. It was the first time that the word “Rom” was used in Greek society and it provoked problems with Greek television which censored the film on its television premiere in 1989. The committee thought that the film was insulting to Greek society and its religious sentiments. The good point is that the film (and its soundtrack) became popular and circulated worldwide to the point of being identified as the “turning point in Greek documentary film” by Katerina Athanasiadou. For me it is crucial and interesting that one year after the film ROM was produced, the situation of the Greek Gypsies completely changed. Nevertheless, nowadays, the population in Greek youth detention centres is constituted of 90% of young Roma boys. » (Menelaos Karamaghiolis)
Images : Fingerprints (Charmant Rouge, 2007) / ROM (POM) (Menelaos Karamaghiolis, 1989).
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United States. Office of Indian Affairs / Annual report of the commissioner of Indian affairs, for the year 1905
Part I ([1905])
Reports concerning Indians in New Mexico, pp. 260-277 PDF (8.8 MB)
260 REPORTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
the reserve, if only for one night. The fact that the eastern boundary line
not marked, and the monuments (if any were ever set along this line) are
difficult to find, has been the cause of considerable uncertainty as to just
the sheep were on the reserve. There should be a survey made of the eastern
boundary and marked monuments set up at such places as to be easily found
when a difference of opinion make it desirable to have a permanent and unmov-
able Witness to the boundary of the reservation.
The roads on the reservation are generally in good repair and during the
greater part of the year are in splendid condition. The bridges in the vicinity
of the agency are being rebuilt this season, which will make them serviceable
for many years.
The grounds about the agency have had special attention the past year. The
lawn, which was seeded last year, has made a fine growth and now there is
splendid mat of bluegrass in front of the agency row. The old barbed-wire
fence, which protected this lawn from the roaming bands of quadrupeds, is
soon to be replaced with a nice one of woven wire, supported by dressed posts.
The residence of the superintendent and clerk and the office, which have
so many years worn coats of red, have had a change in the color of. their
The old water tank, which has stood unused in front of the office for a number
of years, has been torn down and removed from the grounds. The tank house
was removed to a convenient location and converted into an oil house, which
much needed. The old dilapidated wagon shed is to be torn down and a modern
one erected in its stead. The new one will have a new location, as it is
policy to remove all outbuildings to the rear of the residences.
Schools.-The attendance for the nine months school was in session aver-
aged 75, being about the same as last year. The instruction in all departments
was good, and the pupils made the usual advancement during the year.
An epidemic of grippe attacked the pupils during December, but vigilance
the part of the physician and matrons prevented any fatalities. With this
ception the health of the pupils was good. Two boys who showed a disposition
toward tuberculosis were sent home.
The water system was put in good condition during the early spring by re-
placing the riveted steel main with 4-inch wrought-iron pipe, which gives
ample protection against fires. The quality of water supplied for domestic
pur-
poses is of the best and is ample for the needs of the school and agency.
The cattle belonging to the school are doing well, and the size of the herd
gradually increasing, besides furnishing a good supply of milk and butter
table use. The chickens have supplied a considerable quantity of eggs and
fur-
nished the fowls necessary for a few special dinners for the pupils.
The farm has yielded a good crop of hay, about 75 tons being now in the
stack. No general garden was planted this yeai, but small gardens around
school have furnished experimental work along that line. There were also
window boxes and house plants in the girls' department and class rooms, which
were much enjoyed by the pupils as well as the employees.
The band was in good condition at the close of school and will be reorganized
the present year. A new piano furnished this year is much appreciated.
Stone curbings were set for walks connecting all of the school buildings,
which when filled with gravel will add to the comfort as well as to the appear-
ance of tho place. The buildings are receiving a fresh coat of paint, and
grounds are being given special attention.
The employees have worked willingly for the general good of the institution,
and to them is due the progress made both in school and agency work. The
school has not had the benefit of advice from an inspecting official this
year, as
none has visited us.
HORTON H. MILLER, Superintendent.
REPORTS CONCERNING INDIANS IN NEW MEXICO.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT IN CHARGE OF PUEBLO.
ALBUQUERQUE, N. MEX., August 7, 1905.
The Albuquerque Indian school is located 2J miles north and west of Albu-
querque, N. Mex.
The farm consists of 66 acres. It is poor agricultural land, being impregnated
with alkali. Only a small portion of it at the present time will produce
crops,
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Winter Reading 2016
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March 23/15
Highs 'N Lows of 2014
Apr 2/14
Two Novels by BARBARA PYM
The Artist Project 2013
A Toast to 2012
Art Toronto 2012
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition 2012
La Traviata: Met's Live HD Version
Academy Awards Show 2012
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TOAE 2011
Toronto Art Expo 2011
April 17/10
Notables of '09
How Fiction Works
Sex for Saints
Toronto Fringe 2009
Zen Wrapped In Karma Dipped In Chocolate
Myriad Mysteries 2009
CBC Radio -- "The New Two"
Toronto Art Expo '09
March 1/09
The Jesus Sayings
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July 5/08
Notables of 2007
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December 11/06
November 28/06
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Ring Psycho (Wagner on CBC Radio)
August 12/06
Me In Manhattan
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RE-READINGS
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The FInal Round-up!
You might be interested to know what have been some of the most notable works, for me, in these past nine years of reading and watching and listening. As you know, I prefer to avoid rankings of "best" and "worst" but I’m happy to mention some of the works that have stood out for me. They may not be the works that are the most noble or the most lofty in the opinions of some people, but they’re the ones that had the biggest impact on me and gave me the fondest memories. In some cases, my original reviews of these works may not have been unreservedly laudatory. If such a work appears on this list, though, that means it made a stronger impression in retrospect.
You’ll also be aware that some of the works reviewed on this website didn’t make their first appearance in the world in recent years. (The pages on which they were reviewed are indicated in brackets.)
A reminder: In the first months of Dilettante’s Diary, works were filed by genre rather than by dated pages. That’s why you find some early reviews on pages labelled "BOOKS,’"MOVIES" etc. Those pages are listed at the bottom of the navigation bar.
A Mighty Heart (June 28/07)
A Prairie Home Companion (June 27/06)
Argo (Oct 13/12)
Before Sunrise (Videos and DVDs page)
Boy A (Sept 5/08)
Brothers (June 15/05)
Hunger (April 14/09)
I, Claudia (Feb 28/05)
If... (March 26/08)
Kenny (March 26/08)
The King’s Speech (Dec 21/10)
Le Grand Silence (July 20/07)
L’Enfant (April 12/06)
Lincoln (Dec 4/12)
Little Miss Sunshine (Sept 6/06)
Mama Mia! (July 21/08)
Me, You and Everyone We Know (Sept 1/05)
Of Gods and Men (March 11/11)
Police, Adjective (Jan 7/12)
The Queen (Oct 14/06)
Restrepo (Aug 2/10)
Schultze Gets the Blues (March 21/05)
The Secret in their Eyes (May 5/10)
The Social Network (Oct 22/10)
The Soloist (Dec 31/09)
Somewhere (Jan 21/11)
This Is England (Nov 22/07)
Two Lovers (May 10/09)
Vera Drake (Movie page)
Winter’s Bone (July 16/10)
Zero Dark Thirty (Feb 7/13)
A Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews (Jan 5/05)
At Swim Two Boys by Jamie O’Neil (Books Page)
Be Near Me by Andrew O’Hagan (Summer Reading 2010)
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman (Spring Reading 2013)
Cathedral: Short Stories by Ramond Carver (Nov 8/06)
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Winter Reading 2010)
Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson (A page of its own, between Nov 11/09 and Oct 22/09)
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (Aug 9/10)
Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris (Feb 16/07)
On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan (June 8/07)
The Patrick Melrose Novels by Edward St. Aubyn (Spring Reading 2013)
Room by Emma Donoghue (Dec 6/10)
The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolaño (June 4/08)
The Sweetest Dream by Doris Lessing (Books Page)
Where I’m Calling From: Short Stories by Raymond Carver (Nov 8/06)
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel (Spring Reading 2013)
Darwin: A Sense of Place by Janet Browne (Books Page)
The Drunkard’s Walk by Leonard Mlodinow (Summer Reading 2010)
The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins (May 21/07)
Hardcore Zen by Brad Warner (Feb 26/08)
The Judgement of Paris by Ross King (Jan 30/08)
Last Train to Memphis by Peter Guralnick (Summer Reading 2010)
The Paris and New York Diaries of Ned Rorem 1951-1961 by Ned Rorem (Feb 23/11)
Quiet by Susan Cain (Winter Reading 2013)
Remembering Mr. Shawn’s New Yorker by Ved Mehta (Summer Reading 2010)
Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (Winter Reading 2013)
What Paul Meant by Garry Willis (Nov 11/09)
Crime/Mystery:
Gone Girl by Jillian Flynn (Oct 4/12)
The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly (Nov 11/09)
One Shot by Lee Child (Summer Mysteries 07)
La Fille du Regiment, Met Opera HD Live Transmission (April 16/08)
The Magic Flute, Kenneth Branagh’s film of the opera (March 24/09)
La Sonnambula, Met Opera HD Live Transmission (March 24/09)
La Traviata – Met Opera HD Live Transmission (A page of its own, listed on the navigation bar between April 21/12 and May 4/12)
Rigoletto, Met Opera HD Live Transmission (Feb 25/13)
Theatre:
Ah, Wilderness! (Plays page)
All in the Timing (Feb 11/12)
Bigger Than Jesus (Dec 5/04)
Glorious (December 11/06)
Hamlet, Necessary Angel Production (Nov 24/09)
Hockey: The Musical! (July 5/08)
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (April 14/09)
Noises Off (Plays page)
Sur le Fil (Jan 24/07)
Vigil (Plays page)
Art Work:
Given that I’ve looked at the work of thousands of artists in the past nine years, it would be impossible to for me to comb through my reviews to find the names of all the good ones. The artists I’m listing here, then, are those whose names pop into my mind because their work is very distinctive and because, in most cases, I’ve seen it many times. Inevitably, some excellent artists will inadvertently be omitted.
With regret, I’ve omitted the names of many friends in the Toronto Watercolour Society who are excellent artists. I found it impossible to make choices among them and, in any case, this list is about artists I’ve discovered through attending shows anonymously, not about artists who are my friends. I suggest that you go to the TWS website www.torontowatercoloursociety.com to discover the fine work of the society’s artists.
As for the artists listed here, in brackets you’ll find one or two pages on which their work is mentioned; most of them are mentioned on several pages. Rather than read my words about them, you should Google their names and find the images of their work for your own enjoyment.
Simon Andrew (Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition 2009)
Peter Barelkowski (Jan 11/10)
Anne Barkley (June 20/11)
Daniel Barkley (Nov 11/10)
Anthony Batten (Oct 17/11)
Michel Beaudoin (Toronto Art Expo 2010, listed just above the Feb 22/10 page)
David Brown ((Nov 11/10, Oct 4/12)
Simon Carter (Nov 11/10, Jan 21/11)
Ray Catell (Apr 1 6/08)
Tom Climent (Nov 11/10)
Timothy Daniels ( on "Head to Head" page, listed between Feb 26/08 and March 28/08)
Pat Fairhead (Nov 11/10)
Rachel Gareau (Sept 16/05)
Julia Gilmore (The Artist Project 2010)
Brian Harvey (Oct 23/12)
Thrush Holmes (Nov 18/11)
Jane Hunter (Dec 20/04, Oct 22/09)
Elizabeth Jaworski (Feb 2/07)
Alex Kanevsky (Nov 8/06, Nov 11/10)
James Lane ( on "Head to Head" page, listed between Feb 26/08 and March 28/08)
Brent Laycock (Nov 11/10)
Gordon Leverton (Oct 23/12)
Mary Anne Ludlam (Sept 16/05)
Linda Martinello (Nov 18/11)
Nancy Oakes (Dec 16/12, Feb 7/13)
Teodora Pica (Nov 17/12)
Dominique Prévost (Jan 21/11)
Dan Ryan (on "Head to Head" page, listed between Feb 26/08 and March 28/08)
Andrew Salgado (The Artist Project 2010, listed just below the page dated Mar 17/10)
Laurie Sponagle ( on "Head to Head" page, listed between Feb 26/08 and March 28/08)
Vivian Thierfelder (Nov 11/10)
Paul Robert Turner (on "Head to Head" page, listed between Feb 26/08 and March 28/08).
Yaohua Yan (TOAE 2010, listed between July 16/10 and Aug 2/10)
Micheal Zarowsky (on "Head to Head" page, listed between Feb 26/08 and March 28/08)
Ming Zhou (Aug 2/10, Feb 2/07, Oct 24/05)
You can still reach me at: patrick@dilettantesdiary.com
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Law fails to protect minor househelp - Daily Qudrat Global
Law fails to protect minor househelp
LAHORE: DAILY QUDRAT :Over the first six months of 2019, at least 24 minor domestic workers in the provincial capital have been subjected to violence, physical or otherwise, at the hand of their employers.
According to the available data, as many as 85 cases were reported in the past five years. A lack of registration of domestic workers and a lack of law enforcement or leniency with regard to punishments, along with the fact that the victim’s parents often reconcile with the perpetrators, are all factors contributing to the rise in such incidents.
According to data obtained from the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB), four such incidents were reported in 2014, 23 in 2015, 21 in 2016, 15 in 2017 and 22 in 2018. So far in 2019, at least 24 cases have been reported.
Perhaps the most ghastly of these incidents was the murder of 18-year-old Uzma, who was working as a maid at the home of a woman identified as Mahrukh. Reportedly, Mahrukh hit Uzma over the head with a kitchen utensil after which her condition started to deteriorate rapidly. Instead of taking her to a hospital, the accused’s daughter and sister-in-law strangled her to death and then dumped the body in a sewerage drain.
Police registered a case on the complaint of the victim’s father. Makrukh was taken into police custody where she confessed to committing the crime during interrogation. On the information provided by the accused, police also arrested Mahrukh’s daughter and sister-in-law.
However, Uzma’s father eventually withdrew the case after reconciling with the accused and the three women managed to walk free.
Sources revealed that similar cases have been reported in Kahna, Satu Katla, Township and Samanabad. They added that the victim’s families do not contest the cases in court and reconcile after being given blood money.
Meanwhile, the police stated that there is no data on domestic workers employed at citizen’s homes. Therefore, many cases of violence go unnoticed and unreported.
Lahore DIG Operations Ashfaq Ahmed stated that awareness campaigns are being conducted in Lahore regarding the registration of domestic workers. He added pamphlets are being distributed in posh areas of the provincial capital.
“Employing minors as domestic workers is a crime,” he said. “If any citizen spots a young child working as domestic help, he or she should immediately report it to the police and the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau,” he added.
However, in many cases, the police are unable to prosecute due to the fact that the victim’s family has reached a settlement with the accused, he highlighted.
Several legal experts maintained that in such cases, there should be no option for reconciliation and the government, instead of the victim’s parents, should be made the plaintiff. They added that registering domestic helpers should be made compulsory and a ban should be imposed on minor’s working as domestic help. They stated that the government should also fix minimum wages for domestic helpers.
Speaking to The Express Tribune, Child Protection and Welfare Bureau Chairperson Sara Ahmed maintained that employing children below the age of 12 is prohibited. She explained that the bureau takes victims into custody after receiving reports of underage children employed as domestic helpers.
“These incidents can be curbed by working mutually with the police and other institutions. Incidents of violence against domestic help can be curbed by making registration compulsory,” she said.
Most underage children working as domestic help are subjected to violence, she explained.
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EUROPEAN FOUNDATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
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Thanks to EFHR LNK TV will publish a correction referring to a violation of Code of Ethics of Lithuanian Journalists and Publishers
It is with great pleasure that the European Foundation of Human Rights (EFHR) can inform you about another success. On 25th November the Ethics Commission for Journalists and Publishers (Lietuvos žurnalistų ir leidėjų etikos komisija) decided that Ms L.M., who filed a complaint regarding a programme broadcast on 27th June 2013 on LNK TV, is right. Dealing with this claim the Ethics Commission for Journalists and Publishers deemed that LNK TV journalists violated Articles 13 and 51 of the Code of Ethics of Lithuanian Journalists and Publishers (Žurnalistų ir leidėjų etikos kodeksas), and obligated LNK TV to deliver the message about the decision of the Commission which was issued 25th November 2013. The television channel must show news of this decision during the next news bulletin.
In her complaint, Mrs L.M. claimed that her disabled son who was at the hospital at that time, was shown on 27th June in reportage about a drunk teenager and nobody asked for his parents’ permission. The journalist of LNK TV filmed the son of Ms L.M. instead of another teenager who was in the same hospital room and being treated for alcohol intoxication. The journalist made it abundantly clear that the reportage was about the 11-year-old son of Ms L.M. The Ethics Commission for Journalists and Publishers claimed that LNK TV breached Article 13 of the Code of Ethics of Lithuanian Journalists and Publishers which reads as follows: “The journalists and public information organizers shall take care of children’s welfare and shall not cause sorrow or fear to children by publishing certain information.” and Article 51 which says that: “The journalist and public information organizer shall not publish any juvenile’s personal data in association with criminal acts or other violations of the law if the identity of the minor individual may be established from such data, except for cases when he/she is hiding from law enforcement institutions or a court.” Referring to Article 46 of the Law on the Provision of Information to the Public (Visuomenės informavimo įstatymas), the text of the Commission’s decision should be read during the next news on LNK. According to the same article, journalists or public information organizers who disagree with the Commission’s verdict have the right to appeal the decision by initiating proceedings at Vilnius Regional Administrative Court (Vilniaus Apygardos Administracinis Teismas).
Ms L.M. asked EFHR for help because her original complaint filed to the Ethics Commission for Journalists and Publishers had not been considered valid. Due to professional support provided by the Legal Aid Centre of EFHR, another claim was decided in favour. EFHR enjoys offering help and support in cases such as this and recommends the service of its Legal Aid Centre (http://en.efhr.eu/legal-aid-centre/).
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YG Ent. launches ‘YG Family 2014 World Tour’
YG Entertainment musicians including world star PSY, BigBang, 2NEI, Epic High, are launching ‘YG Family 2014 World Tour’.
“This ‘YG Family 2014 World Tour’ will bring the artists to Korea, Japan, China and other various locations starting in April, following the entertainment agency’s first family concert in two years, the 2011-12 15th Anniversary Korea-Japan YG Family Concert,” according to the announcement released by YG Entertainment on Friday, Jan 17.
Its second family world tour will kick off in Japan at the Osaka Kyocera Dome on April 12 and 13 and continue at Tokyo Dome on May 3 and 4.
The last family concert gathered around 200,000 fans in Korea and Japan, but this year’s tour is expected to draw around 210,000 YG family fans, only in Japan.
Particularly, the newly joined YG members, hiphop trio ‘Epic High’, a solo artist ‘Lee Hi’, a new idol group ‘Winner’, the winners of K-pop Star 2 ‘Akdong Musician’ and more will make the stage more spectacular.
The concert venues will be announced as scheduled.
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Works of "German Porcelain"
Collections: 19th and early 20th Century Ceramics
Artist/Maker/Culture: Johann Friedrich Eberlein
Artist/Maker/Culture: Johann Martin Heinrici
Artist/Maker/Culture: Kassel Porcelain Factory
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Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (327)
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Adam Friedrich von Löwenfinck (2)
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Hard-paste porcelain was first produced commercially in Europe at Meissen, where a manufactory was established in 1710 by Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. Despite ardent attempts to prevent the arcanum (the secrets of porcelain production) from spreading, it proved impossible. Thanks to the poaching of expertise and personnel, a small private enterprise was established in 1718 in Vienna by Du Paquier. However, Meissen flourished and dominated the production of hard-paste porcelain in Europe until the late 1750s, when Saxony was defeated during the Seven Years War.
In 1745 the arcanum was stolen from Vienna. Porcelain manufactories were consequently established all over the German States and throughout Europe. Most were patronised by local princes and aristocrats, as it became highly fashionable to own a porcelain manufactory. Many of these failed by the end of the eighteenth century, but a few continue to flourish today.
The Gardiner Museum has outstanding holdings of Meissen porcelain given by George and Helen Gardiner. These were substantially expanded by the collection of Dr. Hans Syz, which includes examples from every German porcelain manufactory of the second half of the eighteenth century.
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The Good Thieves
by Katherine Rundell
“A dazzling tale of wild hope, lingering grief, admirable self-sufficiency, and intergenerational adoration.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Vita tests her own limits, and readers will thrill at her cleverness, tenacity, and close escapes.” —Booklist
“A satisfying adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews
From award-winning author Katherine Rundell comes a fast-paced, sharp-turning, and utterly thrilling adventure, one driven at its heart by an extraordinarily… (more)
From award-winning author Katherine Rundell comes a fast-paced, sharp-turning, and utterly thrilling adventure, one driven at its heart by an extraordinarily powerful evocation of the loyalty and love between a grandfather and his granddaughter.
Fresh off the boat from England, Vita Marlowe has a job to do. Her beloved grandfather Jack has been cheated out of his home and possessions by a notorious conman with Mafia connections. Seeing Jack’s spirit is broken, Vita is desperate to make him happy again, so she devises a plan to outwit his enemies and recover his home. She finds a young pickpocket, working the streets of the city. And, nearby, two boys with highly unusual skills and secrets of their own are about to be pulled into her lawless, death-defying plan.
Katherine Rundell’s fifth novel is a heist as never seen before—the story of a group of children who will do anything to right a wrong.
Fiction Juvenile & Young Adult Action & Adventure Advanced reader
Juvenile & Young Adult / Action & Adventure
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (August 27, 2019)
Collection: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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Writing About Classical Music - with a focus on South East Asia
Ban the "Customer Review"
What do these pictures have in common? Read on...
Some years ago I worked as an occasional hotel inspector. Not a full-time job, nor even one which can ever be put on to my CV, but in the days when one of the big sellers in any bookshop was the clutch of annual hotel guides giving clear, detailed and objective assessments of a huge range of hotels, I was one of the people who helped decide which hotels warranted inclusion.
Hotel guides in those days were complex, professional things. A minimum of three separate inspectors visited every hotel listed, and cumulatively provided impartial and objective assessments aimed at making the bewildering choice of which hotel to stay in a trifle less bewildering. All three inspectors had a very different but professional relationship with the hospitality industry, and from their various perspectives, were able to form valid opinions on each establishment.
The first tier (of which I was a part) were ordinary members of the public who, by virtue of their full-time work, spent at least 100 nights every year in hotels. My work as an ABRSM examiner at the time meant that I was averaging 160 nights every year in hotels the length and breadth of the United Kingdom. While going about our normal work, setting off each day from the hotel after breakfast, going back to work and relax in the hotel room, eating in the restaurants, drinking in the bars, and possibly sampling other facilities, we had to complete detailed questionnaires which then went to the editorial office. We stayed in a completely random array of hotels, were never told where to stay, and were under strict instructions never to tell the hotel what our “undercover” role was. I signed a document agreeing to total secrecy about my role – which lapsed long ago when the publishers of the Guide went bust and Hotel Guides in general disappeared from the bookshelves, pushed out by a plethora of free online review sites.
The next tier were people with a background in the hotel industry (often hoteliers themselves) who went back to the hotels we had recommended, again completely anonymously, and appraised them from a professional point of view. After checking out and paying their bills, they would then introduce themselves to the hotel and arrange for a site visit from one or more professional inspectors. These would get access to all parts of the hotel, and would then compile the final report which would determine the hotel’s star rating. It was most satisfying when one saw one’s original recommendation being included in the next annual edition of the Guide.
Hotels aren’t assessed that way anymore. The ubiquitous TripAdvisor relies on frequently biased and interested amateurs posting their unverified and unvetted opinions, and gormless, gullible readers assuming these postings are definitive, professional reviews. My only direct contact with TripAdvisor came after a horrendous stay in a London Travelodge when I wrote a stern letter to the Manager, who then invited me to complete a Questionnaire. I pulled no punches in my castigation of his hotel, and did not bother to mark the box about my review being shared on TripAdvisor (I assumed the hotel would not be stupid enough to post such a negative review into the public domain, and I certainly would never have dreamt of doing any such thing myself). Lo and behold, it apparently popped up on TripAdvisor and I received (and continue to receive) unsolicited mails from them telling me how many people have been influenced by my review, and inviting me to write more. Never! I think I’d rather stick my head in a bucket of quick-drying cement and ask my friends to video my suffering and upload it to YouTube.
The issue is that with the immediacy and openness of internet review sites, the legitimacy and quality of reviews is not so much compromised as completely negated. When any idiot (myself included) with no knowledge or understanding of the issues involved, and perhaps a personal axe to grind or a direct personal relationship with the subject of the review, can present a review as if it were authoritative, and thereby influence the decisions of others, reviewing loses all credibility.
A student comes to show me his “reviews” on Amazon, Facebook, and the like, and I ask him why he bothers. His response is that several thousand people have already read his review and “liked” it (I think several million would “like” my bucket of quick-drying cement stunt, but that does not validate it). I have a friend who, largely unable to get out due to a disability, spends his time trawling through YouTube posts and writing rude and offensive “reviews” on them; his argument is that if these people are so stupid as to upload their miserable attempts at making music into a public arena, they must face the consequences. And I rather sympathise with that.
My student bemoaned that some people wrote such hostile things about him after reading his reviews. “Why do they do it?” he wailed. The answer is simple. Anyone who posts a review on an unregulated forum has to accept that such an arena for opinion warrants unvetted responses.
Professional reviews (be they of hotels or music) have the armour of legitimacy behind them; they are written and edited by trained and experienced individuals who have an obligation to uphold impartiality and authority. If people wish to criticise what we have written, they are welcome; because we know our personal opinions are valid and considered. We cannot say that about reviews appearing on unedited, unregulated and uncontrolled media. The time has now come for sensible people who care about music to demand an end to these absolutely pointless “customer reviews” on free internet sites; they serve only to undermine the validity and quality of good reviewing.
Soon the idea of the music reviewer will go the same way as the hotel reviewer; forget impartiality, knowledge and experience, let’s celebrate bias, ignorance and amateurism. If the old idea of an edited review presented in printed form is a dinosaur, all I can say is that the posted opinion on the internet is the meteor which wiped them all out and allowed the world to be regenerated (according to some scientists) by cockroaches and rats.
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Shunyata: the viable void.
Skandhas: The attributes of every personality, which after death form the basis for a new Karmic reincarnation. They are five in the popular or exoteric system of the Buddhists: Rupa, form or body, which leaves behind it its magnetic atoms and occult affinities; Vedana, sensations, which do likewise; Sanna, or abstract ideas, which are the creative powers at work from one incarnation to another; Samkhara, tendencies of mind; and Vinnana, mental powers.
Somnambulism: "Sleep walking." A psycho-physiological state.
Soul: the sum total of an individual personality, an enduring ego-entity that exists more or less independently of the physical body and survives after death. (Zen Buddhism)
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Sthula Sharira: The Sanskrit name for the human physical body in Occultism and Vedanta philosophy.
Sthulopadhi: The physical body in its waking, conscious state.
Sukshmopadhi: The physical body in the dreaming state (Svapna), and Koranopadhi, "the causal body." Terms of the Taraka Raj Yoga School.
Summerland: The fancy name given by the Spiritualists to the abode of their disembodied "spirits," which they locate somewhere in the Milky Way. It is described on the authority of returning "spirits" as a lovely land, having beautiful cities and buildings, a Congress Hall, Museums, etc.
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Maldives 2009 - Thudufushi, Ari Atoll
Review of our holiday at Thudufushi Island resort in Ari Atoll, Maldives. This was our tenth visit to the Maldives and our third to Thudufushi.
Getting There Thudufushi Food+Drink Other facilities Underwater Photos Conclusion
We originally booked to go to sister-island Athuruga, but a month after we booked, we were told that Athuruga was going to be closed for refurbishment, and we were asked if we'd go to nearby sister island Thudufushi instead. We were disappointed at the closure of Athuruga, but decided to accept the substitution of Thudufushi, as we'd enjoyed previous visits there.
We booked the holiday with Kuoni via Thomas Cook, as it was cheaper than going direct. However, Thomas Cook let us down badly by not getting our flight tickets and itinerary to us in time – in fact they never arrived, despite increasingly urgent phone calls from us as our departure date drew nearer. Thomas Cook promised us that the tickets had already been despatched, but showed no urgency in providing duplicates, continually telling us to phone back the following day. They really didn't seem interested in helping us.
In desperation we finally contacted Kuoni, who were wonderful. They couriered duplicate tickets and itinerary to us which arrived just four days before we were to leave. We shan't be using Thomas Cook any more if we can help it. Well done Kuoni. Also, on the way home, our Kuoni tickets gave us free entrance to the VIP lounge at Male airport – this was very civilised, with comfortable seats, free (if slow) internet access, and free snacks and soft drinks. Well done again, Kuoni.
The usual eleven-hour Sunday overnight Monarch flight from Gatwick, direct to Male. Monarch's in-flight prices get ever more expensive – and they no longer give you a free small bottle of wine to drink with your meal. Quick and efficient check-in and transfer over to the seaplane terminal – we escaped paying excess baggage charges, even though we were each well over the seaplane luggage allowance of 20kg including your hand baggage. Only an hour or so to wait before the first highlight of the holiday – the 25 minute seaplane flight over the beautiful coral reef-strewn Indian Ocean to the southern part of Ari Atoll, landing next to Thudufushi Island.
Thudufushi
Just 400 metres or so across, the island shows further evidence of the shifting sands on the south-western side. Reception now looks increasingly threatened, with sandbags piled up around the jetty entrance. Rooms 1 to 4, next to it, have no beach, and a wall of sandbags in front of them. The watersports centre has lost the beach in front of it, and customers now have to go to the back door, rather than the serving hatch at the front. See Photos.
Meanwhile, on the other, northern and eastern, side of the island, the beach is wide and beautiful, with overhanging coconut palms waving in the tropical breeze.
We arrived in early June, when the south-western monsoon was well under way. There had been strong winds from the south-west the previous week, with waves coming into Reception, further eroding the beach round the jetty. We were very fortunate with the weather – the south-west monsoon usually means wetter, stormier weather, but we only had a couple of short, torrential rainshowers during our fortnight, and the wind varied from Force 2 to a maximum of Force 4. Otherwise the sun shone strongly, with puffy white cotton-wool clouds occasionally providing some shade.
The meteorology station in Reception showed that temperature was always 31°C in the shade during the day, and about 25°C at night, and with humidity high at 81%, you needed the steady breeze to make it comfortable.
Every morning half a dozen staff sweep up the night's fallen leaves from every single square meter of the island. Several times a week they wheel round a fogging machine which gives off huge white clouds of insecticide smoke which drift through the trees and really help to keep down the mozzies – I had few bites this time.
The sandy surface is comfortable enough to make the Maldives tourism motto “No news, no shoes” true – you really don't need to take shoes with you. The “No news” bit is however, not strictly true – there's a eight-page news sheet available in four different languages every morning at Reception and in the restaurant.
One very welcome change this time round was that there is now free Wi-Fi internet access in Reception. At any time of day you could find one or two people sitting here hunched over their laptops.
We were given room 17 on the northern side of the island. This wasn't ideal, as the room lay in the lee of the island, so there was little breeze on the beach, making it feel hotter. There was just about enough shade under trees to keep out of the sun all day, but it meant you had to move your sunbed occasionally to keep in the shade. During the south-west monsoon, the best rooms were to be found on the eastern side of the island, where there was plenty of beach and a cooling breeze. Around room 10 on the western side there was also plenty of beach and breeze. If you're not happy with your room, you can always ask to be moved – you might have to wait a couple of days for one to become available.
The room had a king-size bed and plenty of hanging-, shelf- and drawer-space. There was also a dresser, bedside tables with drawers, plenty of lights, and a cupboard containing a minibar fridge, extensive tea and coffee making kit, and a small room-safe. There was a rather noisy ceiling fan and very quiet and efficient aircon unit.
A sliding door at the back led through to the open air bathroom, with two washbasins, loo and bidet under cover, and the open-air shower area. There was always plenty of hot water, though it took a minute or so to warm up. The quality of the woodwork was rather better than our previous visit in 2006.
On the dresser is an iPod dock, and Housekeeping will provide you on request with an iPod on loan to go in it. Unfortunately there was no aux input so I couldn't plug my own MP3 player into it. There are no free electric sockets for recharging stuff (apart from one in the cupboard for the electric kettle), but if you unplug the iPod dock you get a UK 13A three-pin socket, and if you unplug the standard lamp next to it, there's a European two-pin plug.
Out front there's a picture window with sliding door out onto the magnificent covered wooden veranda on the beach. This has seats, a table, a bowl of water to wash the sand off your feet, and foam mattresses for your sunbeds. Beach towels are provided fresh every day.
The minibar is stocked with a variety of soft drinks every day, including essential bottled water, and you can also ring Housekeeping and ask for beer or wine to be delivered. Indeed, room service is part of the all-inclusive deal, so you can ask for a bottle of wine or bubbly, which will promptly turn up in an ice-bucket with glasses. Very civilised.
The main restaurant is set next to the beach, with great views out over the sand to the ocean. The main bar is right next door, with the entertainment stage area next to that. There's also a beach bar near Reception that is open from 10am to 6.30pm apart from lunchtimes. The main bar is open at lunch and in the evenings until late.
You get your own table at mealtimes, with your own waiter. Meals are buffet-style, with a reasonable variety of dishes to choose from, some freshly cooked, and some kept warm(ish) in covered trays.
For breakfast there's fruit such as melon and pineapple, and fruit juices. The fry station provides fried eggs, omelettes and pancakes made to order. There's also scrambled egg, sausages, grilled tomatoes and good-quality (if almost cold) bacon.
At lunch and dinner there was a fresh pasta station, and usually a barbecue station set up on the beach from which you could get fantastic freshly-grilled fish. My favourite meal was this fish with a big plate of fresh salad vegetables. There was a curry area, with medium-quality, mild curries, and popadums which rapidly soften in the heat and humidity. The majority of the guests were Italian and German, so the pasta station was more popular than the curry station. We have to say that the standard of the food didn't seem to be quite as good as it has been on previous visits – many of the hot dishes were only lukewarm, and some of the 'themed' nights were a bit hit-and-miss.
As you'd expect from an Italian-run resort, the ice-cream station provided a great selection of ice creams and sorbets, and there were also great sweet dishes – little chocolate covered cakes etc. There was also a deli station, with a variety of cheeses and hams.
You can ask for wine by the glass or by the bottle (including demi-sec Italian bubbly). Wines were either South African or Italian, and were perfectly acceptable. Your waiter soon learns your preferences and will rustle up your favourite beverages as soon as he sees you coming.
On my first day I was delighted to be greeted by a smiling Roshan, who was the assistant bar manager at sister-island Athuruga in 2008 – he remembered me from then! He's now the main bar manager at Thudufushi – great that he's got the promotion, but the downside is that to preserve the dignity of this senior position, he can no longer do his brilliant Michael Jackson impersonation on stage (captured on YouTube by somebody here). Roshan and his staff, including Kholil, were always smiling and attentive.
The well-equipped main bar has a huge range of spirits – only the more expensive stuff (eg single-malt Scotch) are at extra cost. The mixers all seemed to be Schweppes, which was a good sign.
There's an elegant and comfortable covered deck area next to the bar, raised up on pilings over the sea, with plenty of tables and chairs.
Open daily for snorkelling kit, etc. Also has windsurfers, Hobie cats and a dinghy or two. They arrange snorkelling trips on the house reef and (at extra cost) to nearby islands and reefs.
A very expensive boutique (a pair of shorts for US$250 anyone?), a souvenir shop, a tailor, a small TV lounge with satellite TV and a DVD player.
There's also a doctor's surgery (open three times a day for minor treatments). I found this handy when I got a nasty-looking scratch on my arm on some coral while diving. The doctor dabbed it with mercurochrome antiseptic – coral cuts are notorious for getting infected. He told me that he was retired (he looked it), and that he was only there for three weeks - he got a free holiday on Thudufushi in return for providing his medical services!
By the beach bar. They take you out in a dhoni outside the atoll edge. Fellow-guest Mark used this moderately pricey service a few times and had some good fishing, although he felt that a dhoni isn't the best kind of boat to be doing this sort of thing from.
Serena Spa
In the centre of the island. Massages, etc. Didn't use it.
Thankfully low-key. A singer arrived in our second week, and at dinner sang karaoke style to a backing track played from her laptop. She had a reasonable voice, and wasn't intrusively loud.
Most evenings the entertainment staff laid on a variety of things to do – dancing lessons, general knowledge quiz, music quiz, etc. Once a week there's a casino with a roulette wheel and a blackjack table. They supply you with Monopoly money, and the winner is the person at the end of the evening with the most money. There's a prize of discounts off normally paid-for activities such as deep-sea fishing. You don' t have to join in, and it's not intrusive if all you want to do is sit on the bar deck and chat.
Plenty to see on the house reef, though the coral is pretty beaten up. There are a couple of prepared channels, marked by buoys, cut through the reef to the drop-off. At high tide it's possible to pick your way out to the drop-off almost anywhere. There are now some sea walls covered in wire-netting to protect the beach from erosion on the northern side.
The dive centre is next to the beach bar. It's no longer run by The Crab. Planhotel, the resort owners, set up the Crab dive centres as a separate division of the company many years ago. However, they've recently decided to divest themselves of this non-core activity, and there's been a management buy-out of the Thudufushi and Athuruga dive centres. They were required to choose a new name, and it's now known as “IDive”.
Italian Davide was in charge, assisted by German Bjorn. They speak good English. There's normally a third dive leader, but he was away in Italy for an operation on his arm. They have one dhoni, and a staff of half-a-dozen Maldivians to man the dive boat and the compressor. They do the usual range of PADI courses and dive packages, and nitrox is at no extra charge, which is great. Their web site says that you have to do a trial dive, but they didn't ask me to.
The morning dive leaves at 0930, and the afternoon dive at 1500. Travel times to the dive sites are up to one hour. All the kit was good quality ScubaPro, and the staff look after you very well. You don't have to do a thing – all your gear is ready in your crate on board when you get on the boat, and they take your crate off the boat after the dive, and wash and hang all your kit up to dry. The dive leader comes round with a portable nitrox meter and shows you the exact content of your tank. The staff are always ready to help you on and off with your wet-suit, provide you with a weight-belt ready assembled with your weights, carry your tank to and from the racks etc. There are beach towels and cold soft drinks on board the boat and they come round with fresh pineapple and coconut slices after the dive. They also supply bottles of warm drinking water for you to wash your ears out with after the dive. There was no shower on this dhoni, and no loo either, so the boat always waited for a few minutes after we were all back on board in case anybody wanted to go for a short swim..... There's a sun-deck on the roof of the dhoni where most divers sat to warm up and chat after the dive.
IDive insist that max dive time is 50 minutes, but if you had plenty of air left, they allowed you to stay down a bit longer – to the full 60 minutes on occasion. Most of the other male divers were down to 50 bar by 50 minutes, so should have been surfacing anyway. As usual, the female divers usually make their air last longer than the men. Coincidentally, most of the other divers were couples, so I often found myself buddied up with the dive leader, or in a larger buddy group.
There was a full moon while I was there, meaning spring tides and therefore strong currents at many of the dive sites. Of my ten dives, five were drift dives, and a couple more involved finning against the current on occasion. If you prefer gentler dives with minimum current, so you can see more, then choose a time when the moon will be half full.
By early June the manta season is over on the west side of the atoll, so we didn't see any, but we were lucky enough to see plenty of other stuff, including eagle rays, stingrays, sharks, turtles, barracuda and so on. Visibility was reasonable – varying from ten to thirty meters, but there was quite a lot of suspended plankton and sand in the water. The coral is magnificent – getting back to what it was before the coral bleaching disaster of 1997. There are simply millions and millions of small and medium-sized reef fish at the dive sites. Water temperature, even at 30 meters, was 29C.
I did the ten-dive package, which costs EUR480, including all equipment (BCD, reg, computer) and boat charges. They rather decently honoured my Crab loyalty points from the previous year, and gave me a free dive, so my ten dives came to EUR432, which was converted into US dollars, and then into sterling for a final cost of GBP381.58 working out to a very reasonable GBP38.16 per dive, considering the pound's low standing against the euro and the dollar at the time.
IDive's web site has a map of all the dive sites that they visit. The latest version is on their web site here, (PDF, 600kb, copyright IDive, and reproduced with their permission). I suggest you download this file and view it in your PDF reader, so that you can zoom in to read the fine detail.
The dive sites I visited were as follows:
Kuda Thila
Nice reef top at 8m, lots of schooling fish, inc Glassfish; Morays, Phyllida Nudibranch.
Kuda Miaru Thila
White tip reef sharks, lots of Lionfish & Morays, Scorpionfish on reef top, millions of reef fish (glassfish etc) in clouds, with 4 big tuna chasing them. Fantastic dive site for variety of fish life.
Panettone Kandu (twice)
Slight current inwards on one dive, and strong outgoing current on the second. Lots to see – white tip and grey reef sharks, turtle, Napoleon, shrimps, barracuda, lots of morays. I left some skin from my forearm attached to a protruding piece of coral while being swept along at about 3kph by the current on the second dive here.
Moofushi Kandu
Fast drift dive into the atoll, with swirling eddies ("washing machine" effect) made maintaining constant depth difficult.
Himandhoo Kandu
Another fast drift dive into the atoll, with more swirling eddies ("washing machine" effect).
Atabu Thila
A great dive – Stingray, a resident Leaf Scorpionfish, Grey reef sharks, 2 Remora, lots of nudibranchs, Scorpionfish, and a "Pregnant" Giant Puffer Fish, with a hugely swollen stomach. Deepish dive – the top of thila is at 18m, so we were asked to do an extra safety stop at 9m for 1 min. Unusually there's a mooring buoy at this dive site.
Athuruga Thila
Some current to fin against on way right round this smallish circular Thila. Morays, a Nurse shark asleep on sand at 35m, Turtle on reef top, Nudibranchs (two seemed to be mating), Scorpionfish. Another site with a mooring buoy.
Mama Giri
Nice Thila with little current, good hard coral toward surface. The thila top is only 2-3m deep. A biggish stingray asleep on sand at base of thila at 35m, a nervous turtle, Lionfish, Nudibranchs, millions of beautiful fusiliers, Tuna, big group of curious batfish.
Thudufushi Thila
Strong current to start - then weakening. A short reef meant a short dive with the current. Good corals & reef fish, turtles, white tip reef sharks, 2 Eagle Rays.
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Thudufushi is a very well-run resort island, and the staff like working there, which is a good sign of a happy ship. The food wasn't quite as good as we've had on previous visits. We were pleasantly surprised by how lucky we were with the good weather in the “low season” south-west monsoon.
We enjoyed our stay and would probably go again, however, we may not be able to afford to. We were told that once Athuruga re-opens, Thudufushi will also shut for refurbishment. On both islands, the main change is to build 25 water bungalows. Some people like them, but most people we've spoken to don't. We prefer to be on the beach, and water bungalows are a bit of an eyesore, sticking out into the lagoon.
The principal driver for this seems to be the Maldives Tourism Ministry, which has decreed that resorts will lose their 5-star rating unless they build water bungalows. Obviously, the Min of Tourism gets a tax income per room, so increasing the number of rooms increases income for the Maldives government. No-brainer for them. However, the effect is to boost costs and therefore the price of a holiday – it seems that a holiday on Athuruga or Thudufushi may well nearly double next year.
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The piece retells the story of Charlotte Brontë's arguably best work, Jane Eyre, by a fine adaptation from Vaughan's long-time collaborator Elton Townend Jones. It's a brilliant accomplishment in and of itself to have brought a three-volume novel to the stage in a mere ninety minutes; but what sets this production apart is the skill with which this solid script brings to the stage the story of Jane's life from child to grown woman, without ever flagging throughout the runtime.
It's a marathon of a story, which still somehow never feels its own length and, of course, in the hands of a practiced and charismatic performer such as Vaughan, we're led on a bleak but captivating gothic journey, from the abuses and unkindnesses of Jane's youth, through troubles and tragedies as a schoolgirl to her place as a governess at Thornfield Hall and her brooding romance with Mr Rochester.
It can be no simpler put that if you haven't seen Dyad Productions' work before, you simply must. They are a dependable diamond of the stage every Edinburgh Fringe Festival and should not be missed.
Jane Eyre – An Autobiography has to be one of the most moving pieces of theatrical storytelling ever created; quite simply, it's astounding. Hands down the best adaptation of Jane Eyre I have ever seen, in any medium. And there have been quite a few.
Fiercely loyal to the novel, Jane Eyre – An Autobiography has been adapted by Elton Townend Jones, retaining much of the original text, to be performed by the unbelievable talent of Rebecca Vaughan. She plays Jane, fully formed, telling her story from childhood at Reed Hall to time at Thornfield, her escape to Moor House and her final return to her lover.
Vaughan plays all the roles, using vocal variety and her skill in physical theatre to her advantage. This was done so expertly and seamlessly that it is possible to forget you were watching one single actress, and, instead, are able to lose yourself in the expert and evocative storytelling. The narrative was told with complete commitment and conviction, and Vaughan embodied the character of Jane so fully and realistically, bringing out all her humour and wit and independence.
Rochester is not portrayed as a typical romantic lead, with all of his Byronic flaws being brought out in the open instead. His portrayal is very loyal to the book, and yet aspects that one may have skimmed over in reading are brought out: his manipulations, his jealousies… The unlikeable qualities managed to make the tale more realistic and powerful, however, and the interpretations of the novel were absolutely convincing throughout.
Jane Eyre- An Autobiography is a fantastic introduction to Bronte's masterpiece, but for those who know and love the novel, it is a show not to be missed. The performance is powerful, polished and absolutely unique, breathing life into the characters like nothing I've ever seen before.
Edinburgh Guide
In 1836 aged just twenty, Charlotte Brontë sent a sample of her poetry to the Poet Laureate, Robert Southey, who was far from encouraging: "Literature cannot be the business of a woman's life, and it ought not to be."
Undeterred by this misogynist response and several rejections from publishers, her novel, "Jane Eyre, an Autobiography", edited by Currer Bell was published in October 1847. Believed to be a true memoir revealing radical, feminist opinions on women in society, love, marriage and freedom, it was an instant success.
Following "Dalloway" in 2014, Dyad's exquisitely elegant adaptation of Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway, this innovative company has created another theatrical masterpiece, transferring Bronte's novel from page to stage with extraordinary imagination and literary insight.
The empty stage is cloaked in a huge sail as a backcloth from ceiling and across the floor, on which is placed a small Ottoman. Amidst a soft shower of grey-tinted light and the sound of rain, Jane sits in her tightly corseted grey gown. We soon learn about her awful situation, living with a cruel aunt, and bullying cousins, before being sent off to Lowood, a charity school for orphans, who suffer a strict doctrine of privation, piety and punishment.
As a narrator of her own autobiography, Rebecca Vaughan plays Jane throughout as an adult, reminiscing her childhood, school and friendship with Helen Burns – captured in evocative flashbacks. She studies hard to ensure an independent life and career as a governess, gaining employment at Thornfield Hall.
Short dramatised vignettes feature a household of characters, the kindly Mrs Fairfax and the stern Mr Rochester, simply portrayed by adopting a low voice and stooped posture, right hand behind her back; Grace Poole, the strange servant, and dinner party guests including the rather dull, dumb socialite, Blanche Ingram whom Jane dismissingly refers to as "not original, nothing blooms, I am better than she!."
The first real hint of her rising jealousy and affection for Edward Rochester, whom she now sees has hidden intellect and charm. Their conversations are sprinkled with humour: " Miss Ingram is a rare one, is she not?" he asks Jane, who politely replies, "Yes Sir," but in the cold tone and fury of a woman scorned.
Intimate scenes are dramatised with atmospheric sound and lighting from a sunlit garden to a candlelit dining room with shimmering shadows on the back wall. Dinner bells and chiming clocks create a steady, timely pace day by day with the silence of the night broken by terrifying screams which chill the blood.
This is a deftly distilled adaptation by Elton Townend Jones of Bronte's Gothic tale of mystery and romance. Jane Eyre and all the characters are brought to life with subtle nuance, virtuosity and heartfelt passion by Rebecca Vaughan. A cast of ten actors could not have created a more powerful or emotional production.
TV Bomb
Never have the words 'I married him' been uttered with more unfettered triumph and knowing glee than by Rebecca Vaughan's vibrant Jane in Dyad Productions' Jane Eyre: An Autobiography. This new play is based on the classic novel by Charlotte Bronte, but the words "vibrant" and "Jane" are not usually synonymous in the context of this tale of an abused orphan-turned-governess in northern England in the first half of the 19th century. Certainly, the character possesses voracious intelligence and a fierce spirit forged in her own private childhood hell, but she is described in the novel – indeed, she describes herself – as 'poor, obscure, plain and little'. Jane is notoriously hard on herself, especially when it comes to stifling any nascent ideas that her employer, the archetypal "dark and brooding" Mr Rochester, could harbour any romantic feelings for a poor little governess.
Happily, there is nothing poor or little about this show. The script by Elton Townend Jones is nothing short of marvellous, and the consummate skill with which he condenses such complex source material to an hour and a half pales only against the seemingly effortless way he makes it sing onstage. This is no costumed reading of a book upon the boards, nor a monotonous monologue, but rather a full-blooded, vein-tingling theatrical adaptation that more than earns the title "play".
Townend Jones' own direction facilitates this process, but – as with all the best productions – it is difficult to tell where his creative input ceases and Vaughan's wonderful performance begins. And it is wonderful: the kind that stays with you for days after you wear your hands out in applause, as this audience, without hesitation, emphatically do. The stamina and effort alone required to sustain such a lengthy solo performance are remarkable, but there is more – much more.
Aesthetically, Vaughan's apparel and environs embody Jane to a tee: Jane herself would be content. Her dress is plain, her hair is plain, even the set is plain – this latter providing a highly effective foil against which Vaughan's voice and Townend Jones' script can soar. But here Jane's puritan self-image and the true nature of her soul (and that of the play) part ways. The true power here, as with Bronte's source material, lies in the writer's unrelenting willingness and Jane's innate need to shatter the illusions of societal division by socio-economic class, championing instead the ties of the soul and intellect over those of status and sex. Vaughan's own power as a performer stems from her ability to plum these depths of her character's soul and lay them bare upon the stage.
At a key moment in the play, Jane declares, "He's not of their kind, he's of mine." Earlier still, "I am a free human being with an independent will." She is Rochester's equal, and he is hers. That triumphant declaration of marriage at the climax is therefore commuted from the simple romantic story resolution it would be in, say, a Jane Austen text, and becomes instead a fierce declaration of both liberation and equality.
There is nothing whatsoever obscure about this production. It is an intellectual and spiritual liaison between writer and actor and audience, which plays out at a tremendous pace – only letting up at the final crescendo – and which transcends the artificially-imposed barriers of time, page, class and stage to speak directly to the audience's soul – if, that is, they have the wit to listen.
Witty, defiant, brilliant Jane: an idol for generations of young women, and now, in true Edinburgh Fringe style, the centre of a one-woman show.
Brilliantly performed by Rebecca Vaughan, Elton Townend Jones' adaptation might be stripped back, but it doesn't lose any of the atmosphere, warmth and sparkling chemistry of Jane's tumultuous relationship with Mr Rochester. However, it also gives us what some lesser adaptations can miss – Jane's astute perspective on the constraints of life as a woman two centuries ago.
Abused by her aunt, and told to learn "shame and sobriety" at school, Jane is constantly battling against people trying to punish her, as a woman, for doing anything other than fade into the background. "They see demons but we are divine," as she puts it. And then there are the many supporting characters, so often forgotten in favour of Rochester and his "mad" wife in the attic: Jane's childhood idol Helen Brown; Grace Poole with her "goblin laugh"; Blanche Ingram with her "olive skin, raven hair [who] delighted at the piano" but quotes all of her opinions "from books".
Through simple but striking, unobtrusive set design (and, in particular, atmospheric lighting from Martin Tucker), the cosy atmosphere of Thornfield, where Jane ends up as a governess, is conjured up from the shadows. "Tea, toast and a good sized teacake" are always on offer and the red glow of the fire ever present. It's here that Jane meets Rochester and a relationship develops that's not only a soaring romance, but a meeting of two sharp minds, both trying, in their own way to break down society's expectations for them. And what a relationship it is. While Rochester's insane wife isn't really given a voice, this is – as Charlotte Brontë wrote it – Jane's story, and it's very well done.
While that unfamiliar extended title may suggest a new spin on a literary classic (a staple tactic of Fringe theatremakers), rest assured: this is the same Charlotte Brontë-penned gothic romance you (possibly) know and love, adapted by Dyad Productions under its original title. It follows the life of Jane Eyre who, after a dismal childhood of abuse at the hands of a vicious aunt and a pious schoolmaster, uses her smarts to land a cushy job as governess of Thornfield Hall. There, she tutors a young girl, Adèle Varens, whose guardian Mr Rochester proves a volatile but alluring figure...
Call us overcautious, but we'll avoid any further spoilers for a 169-year-old book. Sole performer Rebecca Vaughan pours her soul into making Jane an emotionally sympathetic hero for the audience to follow, and writer / director Elton Townend-Jones has done a good job of condensing the novel into 90 gripping minutes, and the staging – an off-white backdrop and couch, transformed by lighting cues – is elegantly simple.
The Fest
There's a lot to say about Dyad Productions' one-person version of Jane Eyre: An Autobiography. There's the script, for starters, which manages to package the whole of Charlotte Brontë's first-person narrative into the space of an hour-and-a-half. It's an extremely sensitive job by Elton Townend Jones, who manages to cram all 38 chapters in without it ever feeling rushed, squashed or misshapen.
Like the novel, we begin in medias res, so we move off at a fair lick. But it's pacy without ever taking on the frenetic feel of a One Man Lord of the Rings, or its ilk. Indeed, Jones isn't afraid to linger when necessary, or skip by when it works. Thus, we remain at Lowood long enough for the emotional and physical privations to leave their mark; but our time in the company of St. John is by contrast perfunctory and cold. The staging, too, is smartly devised. Minimalist and making excellent use of lighting, this goes nowhere near the excesses of period drama, and it's to the good.
But, mostly, it's a solo performance that's most worth talking about. As Jane Eyre—as well as Mrs Reed, Bessie Lee, Mr Lloyd, Mr Brocklehurst, Mrs Fairfax, St. John Rivers, Bertha and, of course, Mr Rochester—Rebecca Vaughan is fantastic. She picks out character traits and accents without ever approaching caricature; she beautifully blurs the boundaries between Jane's observations and her reflections on them; she lulls us into an unquestioning reliance on her own narration. Her Jane is sympathetic and steely. Her Rochester is deeply alluring. There's a glib term which would aptly describe a one-woman peformance of this range. But to use it would be clichéd, which this production never is.
Surrey Life
What a Herculean task it seems in theory to take on Charlotte Bronte's beloved novel and adapt it as a one-woman show! Miraculously it succeeds in its ambition. As the book itself is seen through Jane's eyes as a first person narrative this makes it perhaps a little easier but it's still no mean feat to take on one of literature's seminal heroines in this fashion singlehandedly and do it so well. The 'Reader' Jane addresses so intimately in the novel becomes 'Friends' on stage and the transition works well, it's a simple device but lends an air of shared experience.
With just a simple, well-lit couch at her disposal Rebecca Vaughan manages to capture the essence of the novel from the first few minutes and brings all the key moments of the book vividly to life opening with Jane hiding from her violent cousin in the windowseat, her challenging time at Lowood Institution, her arrival at Thornfield and subsequent relationship with the brusque Mr Rochester plus everything that follows. Elton Townend Jones, writer and director of the show has done a terrific job in condensing the book in such a stylish and yet effective manner, nothing pivotal is overlooked, nothing superfluous is included.
Excellent lighting and atmospheric soundscape are all the props Vaughan has, she conjures Bronte's unforgettable world simply with the power of her delivery and the vivacity with which she conveys the claustrophobic restrictions of Jane's existence 'I am no bird and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will' it's something contemporary women take for granted of course but extraordinary stuff given that this was written in 1847.
Of course Vaughan also has to embody every other character in the book and it's superbly done overall and by the enthusiastic reception she receives after a mere ninety minutes the audience are clearly captivated by her Jane Eyre.
Fringe Review
OUTSTANDING SHOW
Jane Eyre is written and directed by Elton Townend-Jones and stars Rebecca Vaughan, a writer and performer who repeatedly shines at the Fringe, and around the UK. Her solo shows are regularly acclaimed, often involving characters from literature and history.
I was more than a little dubious as to whether Charlotte Bronte's much loved novel could be adequately covered in a 90 minute piece of theatre. Indeed, the fact that this was to be done as a one woman show increased my scepticism. However, these doubts were soon laid to rest, as Dyad Productions have not only managed it, but have produced an incredible show which authentically reproduces the novel onto the stage.
Although it is a very basic set with only a single couch set centre, it works extremely well and with the clever use of lighting and soundscape, allows the narrative to flow quickly without ever feeling rushed or clunky and manages to conjure up the different moods that proliferate the novel.
I felt the novel had come to life on the stage, be it the red room, Lowood or any of the numerous settings. So, it looks and feels right, but there are two main reasons why this is such a brilliant piece of theatre – firstly Elton Townend-Jones remarkable adaption and direction, which somehow fits in all the essential elements of the novel without it feeling forced or rushed, is simply remarkable.
It also remains faithful to Bronte's novel, everything being seen through Jane Eyre's eyes without adding unnecessary scenes that never appeared in the novel, but are often added in film and other adaptations detracting from the essence of the original work. Secondly, there is the actor, a simply stunning performance from Rebecca Vaughan, playing 24 different characters, each with their own distinctive personality, which gave me the same feelings and experience as an audience member as the novel did when I read it. Whether it be the nasty John Reid, sympathetic Bessie, the delightfully batty Miss Fairfax or any of the vast array of people portrayed, each adds to the narrative and contributes to a feeling of being immersed in the novel.
It is not only a singular feat of memory, but to bring the page to the stage so convincingly is something I will not quickly forget and begs a second viewing. Attention to detail is very evident in all aspects of this production, like Vaughan's costume and hairstyle which are exactly how I pictured Jane Eyre from the novel, and thus helps one to be drawn into that 19th century world.
This adaptation stands on its own and whether or not you are familiar with the story of Jane Eyre or completely unaware, this is an enjoyable and absorbing journey. As I left the theatre I heard numerous positive comments and there was a definite feeling that we had just seen something very special.
Dyad Productions have produced a number of well received shows over a few years now, but this, I believe, has reached a new level and I not only am I planning to see Jane Eyre again, I thoroughly look forward to their next project.
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MrTPlush Re: Schoop news
I put a more detailed post in the rumors section, but I don't think it makes any sense to bring back Schoop or Moustakas. Neither is what we need and neither is cheap. If we want to spend money we can get a player that matches what we need (RHB good against LHP) with it in FA without much difficulty.
If either comes back it is because they don't want to hand out a multiyear deal and instead want to roll the dice on these guys.
bjkrautk Re: Schoop news
MrTPlush said:
With both of these guys, Schoop especially, the Hiura factor has to be considered. Barring injury or struggles at AAA, he'll be up at some point in 2019. If you're a free agent with options, why would you come to a team where you have a real chance to be benched by mid-season? Conversely, is the player who's willing to sign with Milwaukee knowing their top prospect is on the horizon at the same position likely to be better than your former All-Star?
Given Shaw's positional flexibility, I think there's a decent chance the Brewers will try to hold on to one of Schoop / Moose. Signing a stopgap to a multi-year deal would actually end up being more expensive than an additional 1-year for either player.
coolhandluke121 Re: Schoop news
tmwiese55 said:
Your Moose comparison made me remember this thing I noticed on the scoreboard during the playoff when they put OPS next to the players names. Braun by many here is talked about like this washed up overpaid bum who needs to be benched, etc. Keyword, overpaid. Whereas Moose is generally liked and many willing to pay up 15 mill for him. Note, of course I have no idea if same folks are saying both things. Just general vibes here. Braun's OPS this year was 782 and Moose was 774. They were basically tied last year too. I also know that Moose is healthier and plays 3B, just found it interesting when I noticed it on the board.
Huge difference between KC and Milwaukee in OPS. Moustakas recently set a KC record with 38 hr's. Journeymen can do that in Miller Park. That doesn't completely invalidate your point, but the years of salary and the fact that outfielders are easier to replace should make it easy to see why someone can simultaneously want Moustakas and not want Braun. Moustakas also has been healthy.
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NYChez said:
If they're going to make decisions based on a player's one career year, perhaps they should also bring back Sogard to see if he can re-live his .393 OBP magic.
If it was based on career years only, Schoop could make $25m next season and it would still be an easy choice to keep him. Sogard was terrible his whole career and then had one good year. Schoop has had multiple seasons to justify keeping him. The problem is that his most recent one was so bad, but he just turned 27 and his only other bad year was at 22.
Really it's the people saying there's no way they should keep him who are basing everything on one year.
Thurston Fluff Re: Schoop news
bjkrautk said:
Bingo. Schoop brings as much as anyone willing to play the role the Brewers are offering. The other possibility is he starts to hit better and becomes trade bait next year. If we could get something out of him until either Hiura or Dubon, maybe both, are ready we could get something for him to boot.
There needs to be a King Thames version of the bible.
tmwiese55 Re: Schoop news
coolhandluke121 said:
Yea I pointed out the quirks of it all, I know. It was just a bit of a stat that stood out due to drastic different views on the two
I think it speaks to the value of not over-committing. Braun's age and no-trade clause are a problem. There's so much value in having a chance at an all-star on a 1-year deal. That's where Schoop and Moustakas could be huge. Schoop in particular just turned 27. I think we need to be more than a few days removed from the disappointment of a few terrible months when it mattered most before we can all be totally objective there. I think he'll be a Brewer unless they can trade him for something of non-negligible value. And that's coming from one of the most vocal critics of the trade, who's hardly criticized any personnel move they've made in 2 years.
I actually agree that they'll likely keep Schoop too. Anyone know when they have to decide by? I'm sure they'd like to kick the tires on other options we've discussed here like Murphy/Lowrie but there is the old bird in the hand notion of it all. I know 10 mil is a lot but it's one year whereas the others you might not be able to get on one year deals, thus some risk with their ages. The risk on Schoop is that he flopped here and is low obp to begin with. I also think they'll start exploring the trade market as soon as they opt in on him, if they do. Doubt they'll get enough to do it but I bet they start asking around right away.
Bird in the hand comes into play for both guys in that yes for 25 mil you should be able to spend it more efficiently on a Lowrie type along with having another chunk of money left to spend on bullpen, or wherever else you choose. But, you have perk of only one year commits and you have them already as opposed to playing the guessing game and not knowing where you'll end up. Especially since I'm sure we prefer not to give multi year deals, and all the FAs are going to want that. Next thing you know, you're starting Perez at 2B 90% of the games. Maybe that's extreme, but you get the point.
ETA: Dec 12 appears to be the date. So they'll have a month or so to talk to other players before deciding
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KeithStone53151 Re: Schoop news
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I wouldn't keep Schoop, definitively, but not entirely because of his skill level. Couple his career worst year with Hiura's likely MLB arrival and it seems like a no brainer to NOT spend $10 million on a 2b only. Yes I know, he can sorta kinda play SS. We are much better off with a multi-position guy...and specifically one that hits left handed if he's out there. Murphy, Lowrie, Gonzalez, maybe Walker are the types of guys I'd look to and only if the price is right. Murphy and Walker are more 2b/1b types, but their bats theoretically play at 1b if they have a good year and could allow us to clear Thames. Lowrie and Gonzalez are probably too expensive unfortunately.
Back to Schoop, he's a career 258/294/444 hitter. He's ok on defense. That guy on paper is probably worth about $10 million. This club needs to find value to compete, we can't be paying sticker price for WAR. For that reason, keeping him at that price is not a good decision.
I think both are pretty terrible options for us next year. Both are marginal offensively and neither is versatile. Both have low OBPs and Moustakas pops it up so much he might as well strikeout 150+ times a season. I am pretty sure we can spend money to find a better player that at least adds some kind of value outside of average at best offense.
Yasmani Grandal gives us offense at a position that was brutal last year for the most part and Marwin Gonzalez would give similar offense, but with position versatility.
Bringing in a stop gap to HOPE Hiura can make a impact right away is borderline foolish if you ask me. He has proven nothing and his defense is not going to help the cause when he gets here. If anything we should find someone more versatile that can hold down the fort if they have to or can move around once Hiura is up to still get a big chunk of ABs elsewhere too.
If you don't want to go crazy Marwin Gonzalez might be the most logical. He can play the entire field so even if Hiura comes up and proves himself we will still get starter value out of Gonzalez...just all over the field. That is so much better of a target than Schoop/Moustakas.
I agree with this point, I think I've tried to make similar but this says it better. Specifically I like the idea of one who can move over to 3rd if/when needed. Then Shaw can play some 1B vs righties and Thames becomes very expendable. Clearing Thames' money really helps in affording the exact type of guys we're talking about (or well even just Moose) as well as helps with positional flex of the whole roster.
True Blue Brew Crew Re: Schoop news
I may have missed it, but I think everyone who has said move on from Shoop has been promoting a versatile, multi-positional infielder to replace him. Someone to man 2B until Hiura arrives and back up all over the field (including 2B) after. The Brewers desire for versatility should be an accepted fact by now.
HiAndTight Re: Schoop news
This is kinda getting out of hand. We're calling all these years "career years" when talking about players who are 25, 26 or so. As in entering their prime years.
And it's not like he was a scrub before that. He hit 40 HR's and had a .765 OPS his previous two years when he was 23 and 24. So it's basically this one year that he struggled and he was really coming out of it before he was traded to the Brewers.
I'm not advocating for or against bringing Schoop back, but I remember these same comments with other guys like Segura...of course last year with Santana and this year with Aguilar.
But your post is obviously dripping in annoying sarcasm because we're comparing a 25-26 year old player to a 31 year old journeman who'd never really performed. I don't know how good Schoop is and nobody does. But with players going into their prime, they often get paid based on potential. He's proven to be a very good offensive 2nd basemen thus far in his career(all the way through the age of 26)...but his struggles make him a non-tender candidate and a guy who could sign a one year "prove it" type deal. But comparing him to Sogard is just ridiculous.
As for Hiura's defense and thinking it's a big risk to pen him in for a big role in 2019, I just have to chuckle at that. The Brewers weren't a leader in defensive runs saved because they have gold glovers up and down the roster. They are arguably the best in MLB at defensive positioning. This is a team that successfully played zero-range, 6'4" Travis Shaw at 2B because of their well placed shifts. Hiura will be just fine defensively at 2B. And the bat is the 3rd best in the organization today behind Yelich and Cain. Some here may think it's risky to factor him in for a big role, but I'm comfortably confident that the team doesn't think it's all that risky. Risky would be moving on from an all-star at 2B to plug in Hiura and expect no dropoff. He'll be called on to fill one of the Brewers glaring weaknesses. Not much risk in that at all.
NYChez Re: Schoop news
My biggest concern about Schoop is that he’s only 27 and he struggles to get around on average fastballs enough to hit them into fair territory. I expect that from a 37 year old, not a 27 year old. This is even in obvious fastball counts. My minimum expectation from a position player (to make $1 million, let alone $10 million) is that they are able to hit a fastball in a fastball count.
With average fastball velocities increasing each year, I don’t expect this situation to get better for Schoop.
turborickey said:
Actually I was speaking about the first half of the season where he was sent down...I don't think his sporadic playing time the first half did him, or the Brewers any favors.
I absolutely agree. He looked almost Schoop-post trade like when he was getting sporadic playing time whilst trying to earn more PA's in the first half.
And how many AB's and asteriks are we gonna put on him to try and argue otherwise? His BA when he comes into a game using only his first AB? Why? Why just his first AB? And he was...like 12 for 28 or something pinch hitting tihs year. Not sure exactly, but it was like a weeks worth of regular playing time. Not EXACTLY logical to compare it to his career numbers...or use it in any argument at all IMO.
True Blue Brew Crew said:
He'll be called on to fill one of the Brewers glaring weaknesses. Not much risk in that at all.
I would agree with you if it was like mid-August when there is no other option. Right now the world is out oyster and we can improve quite easily for not too much money (or prospects). For example lets say we could get Marwin Gonzalez at 3/$24mil and he gives us an OPS+ of 115. Hiura comes up and shows some flashes, but his OPS+ is 85...that is a pretty big drop off before even considering defense. And yes defensive shifting helps, but you will not hide his poor arm and overall questionable defensive skills. Shaw has a strong arm making him pretty good on defensive shifts...that will be a long throw for Hiura out there if it isn't smoked right at him.
You can't just ignore all the potential scenarios we could do this offense and just compare Hiura to what we had last year...that's just not right.
I'm not even saying Hiura can't come up and be great. All I am saying is why not getting a better back-up plan if you are going to spend 8 figures?
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I'm sure the two diverged in August and Sept(even while Braun was hitting well), but Braun was in the top 4 in the league in exit velocity and several other peripherals while he was struggling to hit .250. I'm not saying I'd count on Braun to hit .320 next year, but he hit into more bad luck than any player I remember watching in the past 10 years this past year. His swing was good, he was barreling up the ball. Meanwhile....Yelly was awesome, but while Braun had a uncharacteristically low BABIP, Yellich had one WELL above the norm. I think those two will slash much closer next year...provided Braun plays about 120 games and stays healthy, always a big if, than many on here would argue. I was happy with Braun this year all things given. I'd still gladly trade him, but knowing we're gonna have to keep him through the life of his deal most likely, I liked how he looked.
Given Hiura and Arcia's right-handedness, the ideal placeholder at 2B, who would then back up all over the IF, would be a LHB. I think you start there when taking a stab at who will be added to the roster this offseason. Could come via free agency or via trade. You can't allocate too much salary to said placeholder because the team has a lot of work to do to get LHP into the IOG mix next year. Thus why Schoop and Moustakas aren't realistic at their salaries, much less their difficulty making consistent contact.
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Schoop has ZERO problems with his bat speed. He had problem swinging at balls out of the zone, making consistent contact and everything else. But his bat speed and throwing arm are NOT area's of concern with Schoop of all people. Hell, his bat speed is probably as good as JUST about anyone elses on the team.
It's just when a pitcher can throw you a first pitch slider/curve in the dirt and get ahead of you in the count and then you're protecting, you're gonna look bad. But there is absolutely no doubt he has the talent to be a very good offensive player
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Guest Review: Dragon Age: The Masked Empire by Pat...
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Guest Review: Dragon Age: The Masked Empire by Patrick Weekes (Reviewed by A.E. Marling)
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AUTHOR INFORMATION: Patrick Weeks is a senior writer at BioWare and has contributed to all three of the award-winning Mass Effect games. His stories have appeared in Amazing Stories, Realms of Fantasy, and Strange Horizons. He has also published a stand-alone fantasy novel.
CLASSIFICATION: The story reads very much like a Dragon Age game, with long and frequent fight sequences but more character depth, love, and moral ambiguity than a typical swords and sorcery adventure.
FORMAT / INFO: Tor Books published a 384 paged paperback and eBook. Narration is third person, switching scene by scene primarily between the three heroes and the villain. The story was released from its Veil imprisonment on April 8th, 2014.
OVERVIEW/ANALYSIS: Reignite your love for Dragon Age with The Masked Empire by senior BioWare writer Patrick Weekes. Fans of the games will delight in another diverse cast of characters who struggle to survive in a world of uncertain evils and treacherous goods. And if you haven’t yet played Dragon Age, well, there’s your first mistake.
Writing novels about a game franchise where the player makes impacting choices has its risks. The prior Dragon Age novels struck discordant notes with my constructed narrative, such as a cameo of a character I’d previously killed. At that point it’s like the novel disintegrates into dust in my hands. The Masked Empire avoids similar feel-bad’s while keeping the nostalgic delights. When the heroes battle tree grotesques, my heart pounds faster since I’ve fought sylvans myself. By the Maker, don’t let their roots reach the mages!
In Dragon Age: Origins, Leliana had a lot to say and sing about her life as a bard in Orlais. She claimed to have played in a deadly game of masks and daggers, where a wrong look could topple an empire. Leliana also said that god spoke to her in a rose garden, and she named her pet nug Schmooples. Not exactly trustworthy.
Turns out, Leliana was right. In Orlais, she meets secretly in a Chantry with Empress Celene. They bargain for stability of the realm. Too bad they live in the Age of Dragons. The mages are threatening to break from their Circle, and the repressed elves are starting a rebellion.
In the world of Thedas, the elves are outcasts and slaves. Humans have betrayed them and left the beauty of their elvish empire in ruins. Playing as an elf in the game gives a skin-crawling insight into The Other, where you can call your other party members on their accidental discrimination and fetish innuendo. In this story, the elf Briala suffers through the condescending slur of “rabbit” and the insult of “knife ears.” As a handmaid of the empress, Briala influences policy to help her people in the slums. The dirt-street elves accuse her of not knowing true hardship. The Dalish elves in the woods don’t even acknowledge her as kin.
She has to stop the elvish rebellion before it topples the reign of her empress and lover. Briala plans to assassinate the lordling whose cruelty sparked the uprising. A bardic master at deception, infiltration, and fine dressing, she’ll kiss the lord goodnight with her dagger. The rebellion will diffuse, and Briala can go back to helping her people through peaceful channels. A fine plan, if the antagonist had nothing to say about it.
Duke Gaspard has had enough of the empress’s complacency toward inferior people and nations. She refuses to conquer the dog-lovers of Ferelden. She permits elves to study in the university. What’s next? Will she allow commoners and knife-ears into the order of chevaliers? As a chevalier himself, Duke Gaspard has a duty to Orlais to unseat the empress. To do this, he attacks her political position with the Game. Then he strikes at her head’s position atop her body with his sword. The Empire of Masks gives a great taste of the deadly courtesy and verbal sparing required at court. Then it transitions into magical blasts and mayhems of steel. The fights are choreographed in detail, in a similar style to R.A. Salvatore.
Wounded politically, Empress Celene has to regain the favor of the nobles by crushing the elvish rebellion. She cares about prosperity and peace. If that means slaughtering elves and alienating her lovely handmaiden Briala, then that’s a price they’ll all have to pay. Regret has been trained out of Celene. Beneath her rosewater-scented gowns wait daggers, blazing with both magic and her ambition.
Her faithful bodyguard, Ser Michael, is the duke’s worst fear. Michael was born to an elvish whore, but through deception and impeccable swordsmanship, he excelled in the noble order of chevaliers. His code is death before dishonor, so he’ll kill anyone who might expose his half-breed heritage. And he’s a juggernaut of a warrior, even without his silverite blade. At one point he defeats two armed elves using only a wet blanket. No joke, especially not to the dead elves.
That Ser Michael is one of the protagonists illustrates the moral uncertainty of Dragon Age. The party is further destabilized by a Dalish mage, Felassan. He crushes the clichés of elvish wizards with his unsanctimonious glee and silly jokes. At one point Briala yells at him for his unstealthy use of lightning bolts. He shrugs. What did she expect? He’s going to toss boulders around and sometimes rip holes in the Veil. He’s a mage, after all, and he even has the mod that shrinks his staff out of sight between battles. The spell callbacks to the game make me smile. Remember the overpowered Crushing Prison that could one-shot your hero? Yeah, that can happen in books, too.
In addition to the long fight scenes, the book fires off several volleys of character backstory. The sort of fire-side stories that characters might tell at camp are dumped into the reader’s lap. The upside is, it’s interesting.
CONCLUSION: Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to take a jaunt into an Eluvian mirror. I understand that’s where I can meet the better sort of elves, the kind who’ll sell their souls to demons to reclaim their lost empire.
GUEST AUTHOR INFORMATION: A.E. Marling is a fantasy writer, dancer, law-abiding citizen, human being (in that order). Discover his fantasy-appreciation blog and follow him on Twitter, @AEMarling, or the kitty gets it.
Re-Review: Irenicon by Aidan Harte (Reviewed by Mihir Wanchoo)
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AUTHOR INFORMATION: Aidan Harte was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He studied in the Florence Academy of Art. He currently works as a sculptor in Dublin and his sculpture can be seen in Sol Art Gallery in Dublin. He works in the classical tradition informed by the early 20th century expressionists. He has also directed an IFTA winning, BAFTA nominated kids’ TV show, Skunk Fu, which was broadcast on BBC, Kids WB and Cartoon Network. This was his debut.
OFFICIAL BLURB: The river Irenicon was blasted through the middle of Rasenna in 1347 and now it is a permanent reminder to the feuding factions that nothing can stand in the way of the Concordian Empire. The artificial river, created overnight by Concordian engineers using the Wave, runs uphill. But the Wave is both weapon and mystery; not even the Concordians know how the river became conscious - and hostile. But times are changing. Concordian engineer Captain Giovanni is ordered to bridge the Irenicon - not to reunite the sundered city, but to aid Concord's mighty armies, for the engineers have their sights set firmly on world domination and Rasenna is in their way.
Sofia Scaglieri will soon be seventeen, when she will become Contessa of Rasenna, but her inheritance is tainted: she can see no way of stopping the ancient culture of vendetta which divides her city. What she can't understand is why Giovanni is trying so hard to stop the feuding, or why he is prepared to risk his life, not just with her people, but also with the lethal water spirits - the buio - that infest the Irenicon. Times are changing. And only the young Contessa and the enemy engineer Giovanni understand they have to change too, if they are to survive the coming devastation - for Concord is about to unleash the Wave again...
FORMAT/INFO: Irenicon is 583 pages long divided over sixty-eight numbered chapters with an epilogue. Narration is in third-person by Sofia Scaglieri, Giovanni the engineer, Doctor Bardini, Gaetano Morello and a few other minor characters. Irenicon is the first book of the Wave trilogy and has an ending that concludes the novel’s major storylines.
April 1, 2014 marked the North American e-book and hardback publication of Irenicon by Jo Fletcher books. It was previously published in the UK by the same publisher on March 29, 2012.
ANALYSIS: Irenicon the word sounds mysterious and was unknown to me when I first heard of it. Its meaning, I discovered was a device or proposition for securing peace. Such an intriguing word and the debut from Aidan Harte also dripped intrigue from its blurb to the overall premise. The book is an alternate historical story with the central premise being that Christ never reached adulthood. Herod was successful in killing Mary’s son and thus the prophesied messiah was never able to spread his words. His mother however was venerated as the holy Madonna and she did her best to spread his message. Christianity as we know is forever altered and becomes a different religion altogether.
Fast forward to the 14th century wherein the Italy we know is there in an altered state. Rome is briefly mentioned however is not the power it was in our world. There are two main cities that vied for power, Concord and Rasenna however Concord harnessed a terrible power through a mysterious process invented by Girolamo Bernoulli who managed to astound everyone with his brilliance. He managed to up throw the influence of the church and created a society of scientists and engineers that share some shades with the Dunyain of Earwa. Though not so heartless in their devotion, the engineer guild pioneered by Bernoulli has lead to the rise of the Concordian empire and the crowning movement was when they engineered a wave to disrupt Rasenna’s geography. The offshoot is that the after effects have lead to some sentience being developed by the weapon and now has developed a rather sinister attitude towards humans.
The story begins with the two narrators namely the young to-be-Contessa Sofia Scaglieri and the engineer Giovanni. She’s the to-be-ruler of Rasenna and he’s the enemy sent to build a bridge across the waters of Irenicon so that the Concordian army can march across and show its marital splendor thereby cowing any thoughts of Rasennian rebellion. Thus is a destiny created between these two as they go about their various individual paths not knowing how closely linked they will be to each other. There are other POVs as well however their presence is only from time to time and often gives the reader a perspective beyond the two main characters. The story is quite unpredictable in its scope and the author does his best to dole out much about the world and the enigmatic Bernoulli in the form of footnotes.
Another succulent feature of the book is its Erikson-esque prose that manages to draw the reader in and confound them with the world presented. The magic system is present but more akin to a K.J. Parker world is manifested in small amounts and generally takes a secondary role. The emphasis is strongly on characters and they are what power the story. The character cast is not a large one however the characters presented are a well rounded lot who come in many shades. Their journeys might not be predictable but they are indeed interesting to read about. The author very vividly brings to life a small town riven apart by infighting and its divisive mentality, and this view is thoroughly expanded throughout the book.
The story takes some interesting turns and the readers will be kept guessing till the very end as to what’s happening and how the story ends. The plot also shares some aspects and philosophy with that of the Matrix, though not overtly an SF story, there are some valid edges to it that makes one wonder as to what other surprises the author has in store for the remaining two books in the trilogy. The climatic twist of the story is one that can go either way, either surprise the reader entirely or just be downright off-putting. Readers might have to read it with a certain expectation that the author will clarify more about it in the next book. Lastly on the aspect of character deaths, the author's writing style and presentation reminded me of David Gemmell in some aspects and this was something that I enjoyed.
One of the main drawbacks of the story that I noticed was that while its characterization led to some interesting results, it also robbed the story of its pace and this can be a very concerning factor as the book is a 600 page tome. The tepid pace often causes disconnect with the plot happenings as there are events happening which will want the reader to immediately know what happens next however the sluggish pace might deter readers. Another aspect that is a bit unexplained is the level of technology as well as certain happenings of the story; it is never clearly detailed and hence can cause certain readers to question the premise of the story. I was willing to go along with the story and hence it worked for me. Readers will have to decide for themselves in this regard.
CONCLUSION: Aidan Harte’s debut is an eclectic mix of influences and therefore makes the story a touch more intriguing than the blurb makes it out to be. I went in not knowing what to expect and was pleasantly surprised to find a story that is in parts a love story and in parts a thriller. Irenicon is a hard book to define and so all I can say is that give it a try to see whether it matches your interest, I happened to find it pretty exciting and original amid the current fantasy landscape.
Heaven's Queen by Rachel Bach (Reviewed by Mihir Wanchoo)
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AUTHOR INFORMATION: Rachel Bach (Rachel Aaron) lives in Athens, Georgia with her family. She has graduated from University of Georgia with a B.A. in English Literature. She has been an avid reader since her childhood and now has an ever-growing collection to show for it. She loves gaming, Manga comics & reality TV police shows. She also blogs occasionally on the Magic Districts website.
OFFICIAL BOOK BLURB: From the moment she took a job on Captain Caldswell's doomed ship, Devi Morris' life has been one disaster after another: government conspiracies, two alien races out for her blood, an incurable virus that's eating her alive.
Now, with the captain missing and everyone -- even her own government -- determined to hunt her down, things are going from bad to impossible. The sensible plan would be to hide and wait for things to blow over, but Devi's never been one to shy from a fight, and she's getting mighty sick of running.
It's time to put this crisis on her terms and do what she knows is right. But with all human life hanging on her actions, the price of taking a stand might be more than she can pay.
CLASSIFICATION: The Paradox trilogy is an action-packed SF series with romantic elements. Think of it as “Kate Daniels in armor and fighting aliens in space” or possibly a female heroine version of the Shadow Warrior series by Chris Bunch.
FORMAT/INFO: Heaven’s Queen is 400 pages long divided over fourteen numbered chapters and a prologue. Narration is in the first person solely via Deviana “Devi” Morris and in the third person for Brian Caldswell. There's also an excerpt from Ancillary Justice.
April 22, 2014 marks the Trade paperback and e-book publication of Heaven’s Queen via Orbit Books.
ANALYSIS: I’m a big fan of Rachel Aaron, that’s pretty evident to readers of this blog. I’ve been following her books since I happened upon Spirit Thief and it’s to her credit that since 2010 she’s also finished her second series in a completely different genre. This review will be talking about the preceding titles in the Paradox trilogy so for readers who haven’t read the previous ones please stop and read the earlier books.
Heaven's Queen is the concluding volume in the Deviana Morris trilogy and as far as endings go, a smashing one. The prologue reveals a big secret of the past in regards to the formation of the Eyes as well as how the Lelgis first came up with a solution for the phantoms. We get to see it all from Brian Caldswell’s POV and also how Maat got a permanent location. We find ourselves back with Devi and Rupert who have to iron the mess that have been their professional & personal lives. Also before they can do so, Devi it seems is on time-ticker with regards to the Plasmex virus within her. Everyone including the Eyes, Paradoxian, Terran & the Lelgis are after them & her options are running out to figure out what her endgame will be. This is the main plot of this volume and of course there are a lot more surprises within.
All but the main secrets have been revealed in the second volume Honor's Knight, but in this one we are privy to what really started the war for saving our universe & how Brian Caldswell became such a pivotal figure in it. Not only are we shown that crucial scene but also Brian’s past is laid bare which goes a long way in explaining his actions so far & all that he attempts in this one. Devi on the other hand is still the same motormouth armored badass that we have come to expect. She however also shows a lot of fortitude and guts with her decisions in regards to Rupert and Maat. There's also much more about Maat, her daughters and why she has been imprisoned so far.
That’s the big focus of the story; the whole universe is in major trouble and its upto our protagonists to resolve the crisis. I loved how the author managed to shift the focus on to this aspect of the story as in the first two books, the story while being Devi-centric was more focused on what she did and happened around her. In Heaven’s Queen, the plot while being Devi-centric manages to convey the sense of dread and ultimately the journey that she undertakes. I enjoyed the action sequences set in the story and also the fact that we got to see a crucial personage from the Paradoxian world.
Lastly we get down to Devi and Rupert. While the romantic aspect of the story was a bit toned down due to it being the finale, for those looking for some romantic action will not be entirely disappointed. A massive ending ensues and once again Rachel Bach/Aaron proves that she never does things on a tiny scale. With this story she was looking to combine SF action with a strong does of romance and she was able to do that rather admirably if you look at the entire trilogy as a whole. For those wanting their action fix, she doesn’t disappoint either and somehow manages to make the climax epic and yet focused on a few individuals. The pace of the story never lets up and will have the reader turning pages to see how it all ends.
Now as with trilogy endings, there are always going to be a few things that you might not like. For me there was a sort of imperfect balance between the action sequences as well as the romance in the story. While the first two books managed to be precise with this aspect, somehow Heaven’s Queen wasn’t able to continue that trend. Sure I might be completely wrong about this and others might like this book better than its predecessors. But for me the first two books were superior to this one.
Also we don’t quite get a proper reveal about the Terran-Paradoxian split, this was something I was very curious to know. Also the Paradoxian society was never quite revealed but only glimpsed via conversations. Now with the trilogy being focused on all other worlds except Terran & paradox, I don’t blame the author for not being able to reveal more. I’m hoping that she does manage to write another series in this universe wherein these queries can be resolved.
CONCLUSION: Rachel Bach ends the Paradox trilogy on a note that will strongly resonate with her readers and fans of Devi Morris. Sure there are a couple of things that didn’t match up to my expectations but these are simply minor details in what turns out to be a smashing read filled with action, romance and a strong does of humor from a motormouth mercenary who manages to leave everyone speechless. Heaven’s Queen is an epic ending to a fun trilogy that will be ideal for fans who love great characters and incredible settings.
"Independent Study: The Testing Series Book 2" by Joelle Charbonneau (Reviewed by Cindy Hannikman)
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OVERVIEW: In the series debut The Testing, sixteen-year-old Cia Vale was chosen by the United Commonwealth government as one of the best and brightest graduates of all the colonies . . . a promising leader in the effort to revitalize postwar civilization. In Independent Study, Cia is a freshman at the University in Tosu City with her hometown sweetheart, Tomas—and though the government has tried to erase her memory of the brutal horrors of The Testing, Cia remembers. Her attempts to expose the ugly truth behind the government’s murderous programs put her—and her loved ones—in a world of danger. But the future of the Commonwealth depends on her.
FORMAT: Independent Study is the second book in The Testing Series. Book 1 in the series is The Testing. Independent Study is a YA dystopian novel with romance, drama, adventure, and political intrigue. It stands at 310 pages and was published by Houghton Mifflin Books for Young Readers on January 7, 2014.
ANALYSIS: The Testing was a new, unique dystopian novel that was designed to replace the void YA readers had after reading Hunger Games and Divergent. While it was a quick read, it wasn't a 'wow' book for me. Independent Study is the sequel to The Testing and I have mixed feelings about the series.
Independent Study follows the testing candidates after they have passed the testing and are moving into their own independent areas of study. Unfortunately, because the government always knows best in dystopian novels – the government will pick and choose which areas of study a student goes into.
This sequel has so much potential to be a good book, but unfortunately something falls flat. I'm not sure if it is any one thing, so much as it is a bunch of little things that – when combined – turn into an 'eh' book.
Let's start with the main character – Cia. Cia is smart, you would have to be to be picked for the testing and pass it, but somehow in the time from the testing to when Independent Study picks up, Cia turns into this all perfect, wonderful, brilliant person. She knows the answers to everything practically and she knows them hours before everyone else.
Now, normally this wouldn't bother me, but it felt as if the entire book was designed to showcase just how brilliant Cia is to the point it worked the opposite. I understood why the other people didn't like her, I understood why they wanted to take her down. I really don't think this was the desired effect the author intended.
Take the sudden brilliance of the main character and mix it with the extensive info dumping and random plot twist, and you have what is just an alright book. There are huge sections of Independent Study that go on and on to explain how the area got to be like it was, some of the history, and other aspects. It just got a bit overwhelming and felt like it threw off the vibe of the book.
I understand that second books are a tough sell for authors. Authors are tasked with carrying the huge momentum from the first book into the second without any problems. This book unfortunately didn't do it for me. I found myself floundering to get into a groove with the book and it honestly felt like an entirely new series I was starting. I'm not sure if it was the random throwing out there of the two revolutions, the character development changes, or the rather excessive info dumping.
Overall, Independent Study wasn't what I would have expected. It wasn't enough to turn me completely off from the series, but I don't feel the momentum that I felt in the first book. I still enjoy the whole school setting and educational twist, but I don't feel the push to read book 3 like I usually feel when following a series.
I am certain that people looking for a replacement or a similar series to Hunger Games will enjoy this series, but I don't see the attachment forming that I saw in Hunger Games.
Guest Review: Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix by J.K. Rowling (Reviewed by Achala Upendran)
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OVERVIEW/ANALYSIS: Ah, now we come to it. The fifth book of the Potter series, the one that polarizes the fandom. You either love or hate Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I am of the former party; I love the fifth book, chiefly because of the Harry I met in its covers.
Order of the Phoenix gets off, I will admit, to a rather slow start. Contrary to what we might expect based on the close of Goblet of Fire (where Voldemort returned in his full glory), the wizarding world at large does not appear to be gearing up for war. Instead, Harry is spending his holidays as usual, cooped up in Privet Drive with his horrible aunt, uncle and cousin. To make matters worse, he hasn’t heard much from his best friends, Ron and Hermione.
Being Harry Potter of course, this state of affairs does not last long. A Dementor attack on Harry and his cousin results in Harry’s expulsion from Hogwarts and his subsequent remove from Privet Drive. He is spirited away by an elite group of witches and wizards, to the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix. There, Harry meets many new faces, but also gets back in touch with some favourites from the past, including Professor Lupin and, of course, his godfather, Sirius Black.
The plot of Order of the Phoenix, so far as it can be said to exist, is relatively simple. The Dark Lord is back, but the Ministry of Magic does not seem ready to acknowledge it. In an attempt to quash Headmaster Dumbledore and Harry (who insist on parroting this inconvenient truth for all to hear), the Ministry sends its own spokesperson into Hogwarts in the guise of the Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher: Professor Dolores Umbridge. Professor Umbridge seems less concerned with teaching her students how defend themselves against ‘what’s out there’ and ensuring that they learn only those lessons she considers ‘suitable’. Needless to say, not all of these lessons are ones Harry and his friends can, or should, stomach.
So not only does the wizarding world at large consider Harry a liar and attention-seeker, but Harry’s dreams, spilling over from his fourth year, don’t seem to be giving him any rest. He appears to have a strange connection to Voldemort, seeing what the Dark Lord is up to, feeling surges of his emotions. And when the lines between himself and Voldemort start blurring, that’s when Harry knows he, and the people around him, cannot take distance from the Dark Lord as any indication of safety.
Why do I love this book, despite its rather tenuous plot-line? I love it precisely for that reason. Order of the Phoenix is propelled, not by a magical mystery, nor by a series of quests, but instead, by Harry himself. Harry Potter is finally growing up and growing away from the people around him, dealing with the emotional crises that come with being a hero. Whether the betrayal of a world that has, usually, shown him considerable support in his heroic endeavours and now chooses to paint him as a deranged liar, the sheer terror of being connected to a wizard as devious and evil as Voldemort or the relatively less dangerous but no less confusing muddles that come with teenage romance, Harry’s got a rough deal. And is he going to buckle down and take this all with his customary good nature?
Of course not. Harry is going to angst his way through Order of the Phoenix, and depending on your frame of mind, you will either love and sympathize with him, or find him a miserable, whiny teenage brat. For me, since I read this book at almost precisely Harry’s age (when it released I was just turning fourteen), I welcomed his teenage surliness. Others, however, disliked it.
I think it was an important step for Harry, however, and for Rowling to make him a difficult-to-like figure in this book. Here she shows us that Harry is really, really not perfect, nor is he in any way ready to be the saviour the wizarding world seems to implicitly expect him to be. The moment he acts in a manner that does not accord with the pretty fiction the authorities condone, he is ridiculed and punished. When he buckles to pressures that no fifteen-year-old should have to face, he, quite understandably, goes into what fans have dubbed his ‘Capslock mode’, yelling at people he would once have unquestioningly followed. Rowling reminds her readers that Harry is, for all his magic and heroism, a teenager and thus makes him a more human hero than many fantasy authors have managed to craft.
And that, really, is what makes Order Of The Phoenix my favourite book of them all.
GUEST REVIEWER INFO: Achala Upendran is a freelance editor and writer based in India. She blogs about fantasy literature, with a special focus on the Harry Potter series, at Where the Dog Star rages. You can also follow her on Twitter at @AchalaUpendran
Achala will be reviewing all of the seven Harry Potter books, so enjoy her thoughts as she brings a special focus on the series, characters and world that have enchanted so many of us.
Interview with Seth Skorkowsky (Interviewed by Mihir Wanchoo)
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Seth Skorkowsky really grabbed my imagination with his debut story that mixed urban fantasy, horror and thriller genres in a neat package. He was also very kind to answer a few questions detailing his publication process, the Valducan series and how Lou Anders changed his writing outlook and his life...
Q] Welcome to Fantasy Book Critic. For starters, please introduce yourself, tell us what inspired you to write and describe your journey to becoming a published author?
SS: Thanks for having me. I’m Seth Skorkowsky, author of DÄMOREN. I started writing about 10 years ago, after I’d finished college. My original plan was to write role-playing games, but I ended up writing a novel instead. I published a few short stories, but never could sell the novel. Eventually I gave up on that bad piece of work and wrote DÄMOREN.
Q] My next question is about the genesis of the Valducan Chronicles, How did its inception occur? How long have you been working on it?
SS: The inception was the idea of a magical revolver. I mixed that with the idea that monsters such as werewolves and vampires were actually demonic possessions, and could only be killed with holy weapons. That world-concept bounced around in my head for five or six years before I started writing it. Once I decided to write it, I came up with the characters and flushed out the story. The book itself took fifteen months from start to finish.
Q] Your debut novel is the first volume in a series. How is the next book coming along? I’m sure the readers would appreciate any details about the sequel/spinoff “HOUNACIER” and the outline of your plans for the series as a whole?
SS: The second book is coming along great. I’m about a third of the way through my first draft. HOUNACIER will follow Dr. Malcolm Romero to New Orleans. It’s more of a noir mystery/horror than the first, and delves into new aspects of the mythos. The third book will be titled IBENUS. I’m also planning a collection of “archive” stories that follow past events with different hunters such as Max Schmidt when he was young, and also the grand exploits of Victor Kluge.
Q] Now with Hounacier, you are technically writing a spinoff as it will focus on a different weapon and its weilder. Why the change of perspective both human & otherwise?
SS: I want to keep it fresh. Every character and weapon has their own strengths and weaknesses. In DÄMOREN, Matt is a lone hunter that has to learn how to work with a team. In HOUNACIER, we’ll not only get to see a new side to Malcolm, but watch how he can adapt to working alone instead of with a team. There will be familiar faces, no doubt, but Malcolm and Hounacier deserve their own story.
Q] You wrote this helpful post about having “a book in the drawer”. Could you talk about your experience and how Lou Anders played such an instrumental role in shaping your debut?
SS: I attended a three day writing workshop at FenCon 2011. Lou was heading it up. All 20 attendees sent in our first ten pages and all reviewed each other’s prior to the event. Lou showed us what he thought of them as an editor, and gave a lot of wonderful advice. Since we’d all read each other’s work, we all benefitted from everyone’s critiques, rather than just what he said about our own works. The biggest thing he showed was how quickly an editor can decide against a manuscript. He showed we needed to hook them right out the door.
In the end, I finally came to grips with the fact that my first novel was simply a practice piece. Strangely, I wasn't upset at all about that. It was a relief to let it go. Armed with a lot of feedback and advice, I had the courage to actually start DÄMOREN.
Q] Specifically could you give us some insight as to what points Lou raised that you incorporated in your writing which led to the publication of Dämoren?
SS: DÄMOREN wastes no time introducing the character and the conflict. Many authors would begin with long-winded weather reports about wind through the trees, and then slowly introduce their characters by Page nine. I knew I had two, maybe three pages to catch an editor’s interest and Lou showed us how.
Shortly after I finished DÄMOREN, I attended an agent/editors conference. Lou was there and sitting on a speculative fiction panel. Ten of us were allowed to submit our first two pages and query letter. I was very happy when his response was, “I’d keep reading this.” That might not sound like much, but knowing how rarely he says that, I was pretty happy. He also gave some helpful pointers on my query letter, which was very appreciated.
Q] Talking specifically about Dämoren, I liked how even though it was urban fantasy, there’s a strong thread of horror in it. I enjoyed this combination and so was that done specifically or was that how you envisioned the story?
SS: I always planned for the horror aspects to be prominent. I wanted to reader to see the monsters as something to be feared and I needed to sacrifice a few characters in order to show how desperate the situation was. I've always considered Urban Fantasy and Horror to be very closely related.
Q] For your debut, you have gotten a very nice blurb by the supremely talented Elizabeth Bear. As a reader, I haven’t seen her blurb a lot of books, how did this come to be?
SS: I’m a member of the Online Writing Workshop for Science Fiction Fantasy & Horror. Elizabeth Bear is one of the resident editors who offers advice and critiques to new authors. She gave me a very helpful review on DÄMOREN, and after Ragnarok picked it up, I asked her if I could quote part of it as a blurb. I’m very grateful that she agreed.
Q] You have a series of shorts focusing on Ahren (The Black Raven). Can you talk about its inception & what inspired you to write it?
SS: The Black Raven started off as a Sword & Sorcery short story about a thief who gets framed for murder and then falls in with a secret mafia. It was supposed to be a stand-alone story, but I kept coming up with more adventures. He’s a mixture of James Bond and the Gray Mouser. I published a few with Flashing Swords Magazine and am now releasing two collections with Rogue Blades Entertainment later this year.
Q] Let’s talk mythology for a bit especially, the mythology you endorse in Dämoren. I found it fascinating how you amalgamated several mythologies and combined them in a Lovecraftian way? What was your thought process behind it creation?
SS: Werewolves and vampires are the rockstars of modern folklore creatures. I love them as much as anyone else, but wanted to bring in a lot of the other monsters from different cultures that don’t get the same publicity. The Lovecraftian elements were a gradual process that seeped their way in over the course of writing it. Once I noticed them, I just ran with it.
Q] I loved Dämoren as a title, what does it mean? And how did you come up with it?
SS: Dämoren’s root is “dämon,” which is German for “demon”. I really liked the umlaut because it gives it a non-English feel. Unfortunately, it’s a little hard for people to type and some software to read. I had a few queries come back where the ä was replaced with an error symbol. I can only wonder what those agents thought about a title their computers couldn’t read.
SS: Don’t ever give up on your passion, no matter the setbacks. Keep going. Learn from your mistakes. And most importantly, have fun with it.
The Intern's Handbook by Shane Kuhn (Reviewed by Mihir Wanchoo)
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AUTHOR INFORMATION: Shane Kuhn is a writer and filmmaker with twenty years of experience working in the entertainment business and the ad world. A shameless product pusher in the ad world, he has worked as a copywriter, creative director, and broadcast video director and producer for several notable brands and charitable organizations. As a college baseball player, he threw a fastball in the low 90s but his career was cut short by a Bull Durham strike zone. The Intern’s Handbook is his debut. He currently lives with his wife and family in a bi-coastal/mountain migration pattern that includes Massachusetts, Colorado, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
OFFICIAL BOOK BLURB: John Lago is a hitman. He has some rules for you and he's about to break every single one.
John Lago is a very bad guy. But he’s the very best at what he does. And what he does is infiltrate top-level companies and assassinate crooked executives while disguised as an intern.
Interns are invisible. That’s the secret behind HR, Inc., the elite “placement agency” that doubles as a network of assassins for hire who take down high-profile targets that wouldn’t be able to remember an intern’s name if their lives depended on it.
At the ripe old age of almost twenty-five, John Lago is already New York City’s most successful hit man. He’s also an intern at a prestigious Manhattan law firm, clocking eighty hours a week getting coffee, answering phones, and doing all the grunt work actual employees are too lazy to do. He was hired to assassinate one of the firm’s heavily guarded partners. His internship provides the perfect cover, enabling him to gather intel and gain access to pull off a clean, untraceable hit.
Part confessional, part DIY manual, The Intern’s Handbook chronicles John’s final assignment, a twisted thrill ride in which he is pitted against the toughest—and sexiest—adversary he’s ever faced.
CLASSIFICATION: Lisa Lutz aptly described it as “The Intern's Handbook is Dexter meets Office Space—the blackest and goriest office comedy you could imagine, with an intern-slash-assassin in the starring role.”
FORMAT/INFO: The Intern’s Handbook is 288 pages long divided over forty-four numbered & titled chapters. Narration is in the first person solely via John Lago. This is book one of the John Lago series. Casual Friday is the prequel short story set nearly eight years ago & is currently FREE on Amazon.
April 8th, 2014 marked the hardback and e-book publication of The Intern’s Handbook via Simon and Schuster. It was also published as Kill Your Boss on January 2, 2014 in the UK by Little Brown.
ANALYSIS: There are some books that draw you in with their blurb descriptions about their protagonists such as Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay, I Am Not A Serial Killer by Dan Wells, Beat The Reaper by Josh Bazzell, etc and then completely hook you in with the content matter. The Intern’s Handbook seemed to be another such book and I couldn’t wait to read it and see how it would pan out.
The story begins as a series of chapters in a handbook that details the life of John Lago, one of the best assassins that Human Resources Inc. has to offer. He’s on the verge of becoming twenty-five years old and that means that he can no longer do what he does best. That seems ironical but the way HR Inc has become so proficient at their work, is because they send out people who are below the age of twenty five as interns and who are trained to be deadly killers. John Lago was inducted into HR Inc when he was twelve years old, he along with a group of twenty-six other like-minded individuals made up the batch. Only three remain and all of them are superbly efficient. John is given one last mission and after that he can decide whether to retire or not.
His last assignment is to infiltrate New York’s most prestigious law firm; Bendini, Lambert & Locke. However the biggest drawback of the assignment is that there’s no target yet. Sure there’s someone to be terminated however he will have to ingratiate himself with all the senior members, keep his intern status and find out who the target is. Not an easy job but one John is prepared for. His biggest problem however comes in the form of Alice, who starts as part of his assignment but ends up complicating his life. This final assignment will be prove to be his nadir as he unlearns all that he gleaned so far and he still has to find out whom he has to kill, to finish it.
The Intern's Handbook is Shane Kuhn's debut and a super fun story. John’s handbook for recent recruits is a handbook as well as his biography. I couldn’t stop reading once the story began and along with the twists, the story is told with a very dark comedic tone that helps massively. Here are a few examples of the author’s humor:
“The shortest distance between truth and bullshit is six feet straight down.”
“Hip-hop, you have f***** the King’s English for life, good on you.”
“He calls himself a ‘big picture guy’, this is a Business 3.0 way of saying he doesn’t give a shit about anything but the bottom line.”
“44% of my kills came from my superior coffee-making ability. It’s simple, puts you in direct contact with the target and it can be a vector for a variety of weapons.”
Also similar to Columbus’ list of rules for survival in Zombieland, John has a set of rules that are interspersed between the chapters and which further help elucidate why he’s considered to be one of the best. The pace of the story is of the rapid kind as the twists pile on; it becomes even harder to put this down. Trust me you don’t want to start this book in the evening as that way you’ll end up reading late in the night till the story ends. Do what I did, reserve time for it and then read and chuckle along as the tale unfolds.
The main protagonist is the big draw of the story as we get a hitman who while young in age, has developed a cynical attitude that seems more proper in one who would be in the 40-plus age range. John’s observations and his rules make the book stand out completely and kudos to the author for his top-drawer characterization. While we don’t get to much about the side character cast, they aren’t the two-dimensional ones and add to the character dynamic in many more ways. And to top it all, the climax of the story is quite an unpredictable one, which goes on to add to the charm of the book. Plus after reading the very last page, readers will definitely be clamoring for a sequel.
With such stories, there are always points that go against it, for me the only point that didn't seem to gel was the fact that towards the latter third of the story, John Lago battles the antagonists who don't quite use all the weapons (both literally & figuratively) in their arsenal. Perhaps the author will shine a further light on this aspect in the sequels but for now, this point seemed a bit weak. In the end this was a dark, quirky assassin story that pays homages to several films and silver screen characters and takes a rather funny route towards its unpredictable climax.
CONCLUSION: The Intern’s Handbook is a rip-roaring tale of an intern cum assassin, who plans to retire young but as often as it does with best-laid plans, his journey never goes where he plans it to be. This tale is quite apt for fans of the Dexter series, The Spellman Files & the John Wayne Cleaver trilogy. Make sure you don’t miss The Intern’s Handbook by Shane Kuhn, as far as debuts go, this one hits the bullseye.
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Rob J. Hayes is an author who currently is in the top echelons of my anticipated author list. His most recent release The Northern Sunrise was a surprising steampunk and magical mix plus with the ever reliable top-notch characterization. Read ahead to find out what were his thoughts behind his newest standalone and what he plans on writing next...
Q] Welcome back to Fantasy Book Critic, while most writers are comfortable writing in their debut milieus, you have gone against the grain and written a standalone story set in a completely different world. What was your line of reasoning behind this bold step?
RJH: Thanks for having me back. I think I wanted to try something a bit different and, after spending the past five years working on the world I created in The Ties that Bind trilogy, I wanted to take a break from it. I have a few worlds swirling about in my imagination, as I would assume most fantasy authors do, and a whole host of stories taking part in those worlds.
While I was writing The Price of Faith I had this idea for a short story involving the two protagonists from The Northern Sunrise and after putting it onto paper I found it so charming that I wanted to take it further and adapt it into a full novel.
Q] The Northern Sunrise while being a heist story is also miles away from your grimdark debut with regards to characters, plot bleakness and language. Did you feel that this story needed to be different from your debut or was this just what the story required?
RJH: A little bit of both really. The story itself doesn't call for much violence, sex or harsh language so I made a conscious decision that there would be as little as possible. I think the character's attitude is a reflection of the world; the world I created in The Ties that Bind is dark, hard, cruel and unforgiving and the characters that inhabit it are very much a product of that. The world I created in The Northern Sunrise is full of intrigue, deceit and hope and I think, once again, the characters reflect those qualities.
Q] Please tell us about how The Northern Sunrise came to be? What were your inspirations for the story and what were you aiming for with it?
RJH: So it started off as a short story set in a world that I've been designing for a while now to be one part steampunk-esque science, one part elemental magic and one part religious zealotry. A bit of a mash I know but I'm hoping it'll pull together in the end. :D
I love heist capers. From films like Ocean's Eleven to books like The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch, I love the idea of a group of thieves overcoming impossible odds and stealing something that cannot be stolen. At the same time I wanted to include the romance of Bonnie and Clyde (only without the rampant murder), with a couple whose lives revolved around the obvious and deep love they have for each other and the thrill of the steal.
Q] Again in The Northern Sunrise, the characters are the highlight of the story particularly Isabel & Jacques who share a very warm and loving relationship. Also dangerously fascinating were Amaury & Franseza, what's your secret in the creation of such intriguing people?
RJH: I think growing up with a psychologist for a mother probably helped. :D I try to create realistic characters wherever possible, giving them strengths and flaws, hopes and dreams, and conflicts both with other characters and also with themselves.
Q] Since this is a standalone story, what are you planning to write about next? Will you be returning to the world of The Ties That Bind trilogy?
RJH: I am indeed. My next project follows on pretty directly from where The Ties that Bind trilogy left off. It will contain some of the old cast and many new characters as well. That's about as much as I'm giving away at the moment.
Q] With Indie books, cover art is always a tricky issue. I was very impressed with the cover art for The Northern Sunrise. Did you have any input in regards to it? If yes please elaborate...
RJH: I think with cover art you really get what you pay for and, despite the old adage, people do judge books by their covers; so I've discovered the trick is to find (and pay for) a good artist and they will usually want quite a lot of input from the author. For the cover of The Northern Sunrise I chose the shape of the airship, and wrote all the annotations you see on the cover. Luckily the artist I found had a really good idea of what I wanted doing so there was very little conflict and what we came up with looks pretty damned good. :D
Q] Thank you once again for your time, what can your fans expect in 2014 and near future?
RJH: Well hopefully towards the end of this year or the beginning of the next, I'll have the first book of the new series ready. On that note if people want to keep up to date with what's going on with myself and my scribblings they can do so by visiting my webpage, where they'll find news and short stories by myself, or by following me on Facebook at Rob J. Hayes, or on Twitter at @RoboftheHayes.
Dämoren by Seth Skorkowsky (Reviewed by Mihir Wanchoo)
AUTHOR INFORMATION: Seth Skorkowsky was born in east Texas in 1978 and always dreamed of being a writer. His short story "The Mist of Lichthafen" was nominated for a British Fantasy Award (long list) in 2009. Dämoren is Seth's debut novel. He recently signed a two-book deal with Rogue Blades Entertainment for his "Black Raven" sword-and-sorcery collection. When not writing, Seth enjoys travel, shooting, and tabletop gaming. He currently lives in Denton, Texas, with his wife.
OFFICIAL BOOK BLURB: A secret society of monster hunters. A holy revolver forged to eradicate demons. A possessed man with a tragic past. A rising evil bent on destroying them all.
Matt Hollis is the current wielder of the holy weapon, Dämoren. With it, he stalks and destroys demons. A secret society called the VALDUCANS has taken an interest in Matt’s activities. They see him as a reckless rogue—little more than a ‘cowboy’ corrupted by a monster—and a potential threat to their ancient order.
As knights and their sentient weapons begin dying, Matt teams up with other hunters of his kind such as Luiza, a woman with a conquistador blade; Allan, an Englishman with an Egyptian khopesh; Malcolm, a voodoo priest with a sanctified machete; and Takaira, a naginata-swinging Samurai.
As the hunters become the hunted, they must learn to trust one another before a powerful demonic entity thrusts the world into a terrible and ageless darkness.
CLASSIFICATION: The Valducan series is an action-packed urban fantasy series with a rather strong streak of horror running through it. Think Jim Butcher meets James Rollins with a dash of Lovecraft.
FORMAT/INFO: Dämoren is 320 pages long divided over twenty-one numbered chapters. Narration is in the third person solely via Matt Hollis. This is book one of the Valducan series.
April 14th, 2014 marked the e-book publication of Dämoren via Ragnarok Publications. Cover design is by J.M. Martin.
ANALYSIS: With urban fantasies nowadays, there’s only so much being done. Faced with the usual bandwagon of vampires, werewolves, faeries, elves and other tropes, it can get a tad disappointing for an urban fantasy fan like me. Of course we have authors like Ilona Andrews, Liz Williams, Myke Cole, Tim Marquitz, and Rachel Aaron who dare to stretch the limits and pave new ground.
Seth Skorkowsky’s Dämoren was a book, which after reading the blurb, I was hoping that would also be different. The blurb details a world wherein there’s a series of holy weapons that have been wielded by men and women to defeat all sorts of unnatural and nasty creatures. Matt Hollis is our protagonist who is also the current wielder of Dämoren and he’s been doing his job (of sorts) since he learnt what the world truly is. In his teenage years when he went by Spencer Mallory, he came to know what a wendigo is and what savagery a group of them can inflict. Saved by a stranger who wielded Dämoren, Matt/Spencer is drawn to the gun with a mind of its own. Fastforward fourteen years to the attack, we encounter Matt investigating a strange phenomenon in Canada.
That’s where he meets the Valducans, a strange group of people who wield similar weapons and who request him for his help. There’s much more to the weapons than Matt knows but the only way he can get information is if he decides to join this motley bunch. The spanner in the works is that Matt has a secret of his own and it might endanger everyone.
You have to admit Seth Skorkowsky has gotten a nice hook with this story. There’s a magical weapon, a freaking revolver with a blade. It’s sentient as are other weapons and a mystery organization is holding them to battle with all sorts of nasty creatures. The author does really go out of his way to make this tale an international one by having the story move around from locale to locale and doesn’t conform to any one specific mythology either. Utilizing a whole gamut of creatures from European, Native American and Hindu mythos, he keeps the story and the readers on an even keel. There’s also a strong undercurrent of horror that the author utilizes effectively within the action sequences and with certain plot points.
The story also moves at a very fast pace and has some terrific action sequences interspersed. Additionally the author also has some neat twists reserved for the end, which go on to explain some exciting hints about the mythology of the holy weapons. The author also gives some important information about the world between chapters as book excerpts and other such, which really helps the reader without going into unnecessary exposition. The story is nicely streamlined as the Valducans are constantly hammered on all fronts and Matt has to figure it out before the suspicions against him turn violent. The story also ends on a big climax that should satisfy most of the readers and points excitingly towards a sequel.
Now to the points that didn’t make this it a five star read, in regards to the characterization of the protagonist. We are given enough of a clue about him and his past however the circumstances with which he grew up would have been exciting to explore. A boy who has been savaged by wendigos is saved by something beyond his control and yet looked on with hostility by his savior. That’s a terrific origin story right there! Of course with regards to the story he wanted to tell, I can imagine why the author directly jumped to the present. Also in regards to the other characters, we don’t get much background on them but they aren’t cardboard cutouts either.
Another thing I would have enjoyed is that if the author had explored as to how all the world religions and mythologies tie in together, there are a few things mentioned here and there. But nothing concrete is offered, this is what usually ruffles the read for me. I would have liked to see how the world religions have been affected or atleast some hypothesis in regards to it. But with this being book one in a series, it can be understood if the author didn't want to reveal all his cards. Lastly one more interesting thing the author manages is that he very effectively sidesteps the question of which brand of belief is the correct one. I thought that was a very smooth move.
CONCLUSION: Dämoren is an exciting debut, as it offers the best of both urban fantasy and thrillers have to offer. Seth Skorkowsky writes a story that is an excellent combination of horror, action and mythology, furthermore his writing flows smoothly and makes for a damned good read as well. Check out Dämoren if you like Jim Butcher's works mixed in with a strong dash of James Rollins' thrillers.
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Ancient Rome: What Lies Beneath walking tour for small groups
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Availability: Tuesday to Sunday
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Explore the secret sites beneath the streets of Rome
Descend to the former Stadium of Domitian beneath Piazza Navona
Discover the ruins of the Vicus Caprarius below the Trevi Fountain
Look closely at the Hadrian's Temple and the layers of the ancient streets of Rome
Explore a secret, subterranean world beneath the streets of Rome on a 3-hour guided, walking tour. Experience the city from the days of the Roman Empire at sites such as the Pantheon, Vicus Caprarius and the Stadium of Domitian beneath Piazza Navona.
See Rome from a different perspective on an unusual underground tour of the 'Eternal City', starting at Piazza Navona, built over the site of the Stadium of Domitian.
Hear about the piazza's original use, before descending to the most important stadium of the Roman Republic. Commissioned by Emperor Titus Flavius Domitianus in around 80AD, the stadium was primarily used for athletic contests.
Back on street level, stroll over to the Pantheon, temple to all the gods of Rome. Discover the original street level of Ancient Rome at the ruins of Hadrian's Temple. Look below ground to see evidence of streets from centuries gone by.
Next, go to the Trevi Fountain and throw a coin in the fountain, according to tradition. Cross Piazza di Trevi to enter the Vicus Caprarius, which emerged during the renovation of the Trevi Cinema. See a Roman insula, consisting of a block divided into independent units, surrounded by the walls of today’s Via di S.Vincenzo and Via del Lavatore.
Learn how, in ancient times, the area was a swamp, before playing a part in the construction of the Virgo aqueduct in the time of Agrippa. The aqueduct still supplies the fountains of Rome’s historic center, including the Trevi Fountain.
3-hour guided tour
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Piazza Navona, 7-25, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Please meet your guide at Piazza Navona. The meeting is situated between Sant'Agnese Church and the Four River Fountain. Your guide will hold a "Mea Tours" sign to be easily recognized. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior tour departure.
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How do I keep the doctor engaged?
Thread: How do I keep the doctor engaged?
Mr_Tricorder
I'm having trouble keeping one of my players engaged in my game. He plays the ship's doctor, and he is one of three players that attends remotely over Google Hangouts. I currently have six players total, thee in person and three over Hangouts. Everyone else is reasonably focused and attentive, but the doctor keeps mentally checking out and will do things like surf the web and browse facebook during game until we specifically call on him, and then we have to bring him up to speed on what's happening.
I know this is generally unacceptable behavior in any game, but I feel like it's not totally his fault. He joined the campaign midstream, replacing the previous doctor who hardly ever showed up at all, so I had already plotted out adventures that didn't require having a doctor. Also, I don't write in a lot of combat in my adventures, and my players usually try to avoid combat when presented with the option. As a result, the doctor normally has very little to do. He's tried to assert himself as an adviser to the captain, but the captain doesn't do well with unsolicited advice, so the doctor tends to feel like he's not being listened to. I can't really fault the captain's player for that since she's playing a stubborn Andorian (think Shran, but with breasts and less shooty).
I plan on running a "stop the plague" or some other medical emergency type of adventure so he'll have something interesting to do, but then after that mission is over I'll be right back were I started with him. I can't fit very many adventures like that into my campaign since I'm doing more of an intrigue-based overall plot.
My wife runs a non-Star Trek game with the same group of players (she runs a Little Fears campaign, and we alternate between Little Fears and Star Trek), and this player who is a problem in my game is very attentive and active in hers. He has told her openly that he enjoys her campaign more, but doesn't fault me or think I'm doing a bad job. He's just able to find more interesting things to do in her game.
So, does anyone have any ideas on how to get the doctor more involved on a regular basis? How can I make his job more interesting than just waiting for someone to get sick or injured and then rolling to heal them? FYI: I'm running a TOS-era campaign aboard a tiny scout ship (crew complement of 14) patrolling the Romulan Neutral Zone. I'm using LUG's ICON system and TOS sourcebook.
Last edited by Mr_Tricorder; 08-09-2016 at 10:13 PM.
Cpt. Lundgren
As it is just a crew of 14, any possibility for the doc to have to fill in some other position?
Or, perhaps make a parallel story arch, where the doc is trying to figure out something, and that something takes several sessions? So sometime the doc joins up with the away team, but have his own things to do. Sometimes he is still on the ship or somewhere else, and switching between the two "groups".
A Mi-go mine somewhere in the Rockies.
Well, there is a plot in one of the novels where the Tal Shiar resurrect a deadly Romulan virus and introduce it along the Neutral Zone via merchants. You could steal this storyline and have your scout ship first respond to a small freighter in need of immediate medical care. After that, they begin to hear reports of intermittent outbreaks of illness along the border. Given the random nature of the courses the merchants carrying the virus take, the spread will be difficult to track and which species that are vulnerable can vary, so you could have Andorians and Vulcans easily infected, humans less so, and Tellerites immune, that sort of thing. Figuring out the source and nature of the virus could literally take months for your doc.
"For to win 100 victories in 100 battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill." Sun Tzu - The Art of War
Originally Posted by Cpt. Lundgren
My other players actually requested playing as junior officer NPCs during our last adventure so they could split into groups. I didn't have actual character sheets for the junior officer NPCs yet, so it was a little rough at first. I have them fleshed out now, so I can share the PDFs for the character sheets with my online players. Hopefully that will help.
The parallel story arch suggestion sounds interesting, but I'm not sure how well I can implement it. That's going to take some time for me to develop.
Originally Posted by Pericles
Do you remember which novel that's from? I've been reading a lot of Star Trek novels and getting inspiration from them, particularly the Vanguard series. The ship class and a couple of NPCs the characters have met so far are taken directly from Vanguard.
Anyway, you've definitely given me some ideas. Thank you both.
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Originally Posted by Mr_Tricorder
Do you remember which novel that's from? I've been reading a lot of Star Trek novels and getting inspiration from them, particularly the Vanguard series. The ship class and a couple of NPCs the characters have met so far are taken directly from Vanguard..
That would be Catalyst of Sorrows, number 6 in the Lost Era series. According to the prologue:
This story is set in the year 2360, sixty-seven years after the presumed death of Captain James T. Kirk aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise-B in Star Trek Generations, and four years before the launch of the Enterprise-D in "Encounter at Farpoint."
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On a small ship shouldn't the doctor be handling environmental systems (life support plus) and EVA suits? How about dealing with radiation issue related to a planet or a passing comet in regards to the crew's health. Insert a sub plot of needing to have annual physicals done while the rest of the crew is trying complete a part of a mission. It is possible disruptive to the other players unless done right by the doctor's player.
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Just because he's a doctor doesn't mean he can't fire a phaser at the monster of the week as good as anyone else.
Does your series have a lot of away missions? Throw out that TNG-era canard about senior officers staying on the ship and get him planet-side. As a doctor, he can at least partially fill in for the xeno-biologist/zoologist/etc.
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GuySuCo’s divestmentOver 71 Expressions of Interest (EoIs) have been received by the State for assets of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) as the Government forges ahead with plans to divest and minimise the sugar industry.Minister of State, Joseph HarmonSpeaking at the post-Cabinet press briefing on Friday, Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, explained that Government would move forward with these EoIs only after completion of the valuation of GuySuCo’s assets, which is currently being carried out by the United Kingdom-based firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).“That valuation will actually give us a good sense of what prices you’re actually looking at for the equipment, for the land, and all of these assets that belong to GuySuCo. So it’s an important step in the process to have these valuations done. So while some companies have actually made applications [and] expressed interest, what we are saying is: ‘Let us get the proper valuation and know exactly what it is that we’re doing’, so it is not done in a (piecemeal) manner,” he stated.According to Harmon, Government wants to ensure that this divestment process is done is an orderly and transparent way, especially since this is going to be one of the largest local transfers of State lands to private ownership.“So you don’t want allegations of favouritism, price-gouging and all of these things. We want to ensure a very smooth process, which will ensure that everyone gets a clear understanding and equal opportunity to purchase,” the State Minister posited.Sugar workers in line to collect severance payGovernment last year announced plans to minimise the local sugar industry and divest the corporation’s assets. To this end, a Special Purposes Unit (SPU) — which falls under the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) — was set up to oversee the divestment plans by way of either selling off or restarting factories with minimal staff to attract investors, both domestic and foreign.Room for improvementNICIL’s Special Purposes Unit (SPU) Head, Colvin Heath-London, has recently confirmed that, over the next few months, special emphasis would be placed on transforming GuySuCo’s economic misfortune into a situation wherein a fully self-sufficient, viable and competitive enterprise operates.However, asked about the performance of the three remaining estates – Uitvlugt, Blairmont and Albion — Minister Harmon has said they continue to function, but he believes there is room for improvement with the performance of these estates.“There is, of course, the need for some of these estates to really push themselves a little bit more; and I think that is something which we should look at. You’re also aware that DDL (Demerara Distillers Limited) had to actually import molasses because of a shortfall in their production, and these are things that we need to get right… These are what you call ‘low hanging fruits’ that are there that we should take advantage of,” he opined.Guyana Times reported earlier this week that the Albion Estate on the Corentyne Coast in East Berbice has vacancies for some 600 workers of various categories, and as such, may not be able to meet its target for the second crop, which is expected to commence within a few weeks, if most of those vacancies are not filled by then.SeveranceGovernment’s plan to minimise the sugar industry has seen the closure of the Skeldon, Enmore and Rose Hall Estates, making more than 5,700 workers redundant and putting them on the breadline. Before this, the Wales Estate was also shut down in 2016, leaving in excess of 1000 workers jobless.While the Wales workers are yet to be paid their severance, some of the more than 5000 dismissed workers who were entitled to $500,000 or less were paid in full. Those who had accumulated more than that amount received only half of their severance, and were promised by Government to be paid the remaining 50 per cent in the second half of the year.The Minister of State has assured on Thursday that Government is still committed to fulfilling this promise.“The Government had committed to paying the sugar workers the [remaining] severance, and I had said the time which was stipulated by the Government – in the second half of the year. Somehow, persons took that to mean immediately or shortly… but I wanted to clarify that I said ‘in the second half of the year’, and we are going to do that,” Harmon posited.As part of efforts to sustain the minimised GuySuCo and bring it into a state of profitability and financial stability, the SPU has secured $30 billion in the form of a syndicated bond to support the industry.Since this announcement, concerns have been raised about Government’s vision for the industry and the genuineness of its actions thus far, since that very $30 billion could have gone into restructuring the industry while keeping all of the estates open and GuySuCo’s workforce employed and engaged.Meanwhile, the Private Placement Memorandum for GuySuCo’s $30 billion bond has received much criticism from Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo. He recently said he was shocked by the contents of the agreement, which now leaves more questions than answers. read more
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What I write and why:
My parents are educators – veterans of the New York City school system. They instilled in me the desire to help people, even in the toughest circumstances.
I’m passionate about creating TV and film projects that feature people trying to be helpful. I love characters who want to make the world a better place and who try to better themselves. If they make wrong choices - they make them for the right reasons. At times I combine this with my interest in invisible things and create worlds populated by ghosts, visions and a sense of a large, mysterious universe.
The result is a multicultural world where out-of-the-box things happen and people are, above all, trying to help.
Below are two shorts of mine and some excerpts from some of my full length pilots:
(2012) 10 minutes
Super spy David Gardner is about to retire but first he must deal, once and for
all, with his invisible friend.
Directed by Phil Kaufmann
Written by Steve Harper
(2006) 7 minutes
When a group of Spirit People arrive to take Betty to the other side, they discover
she may not be ready to make the trip.
Written, Produced and Directed by Steve Harper
“But the Truth” (Pilot)
A lawyer (and reluctantly psychic) moves to Baltimore for a fresh start with a law
firm in spite of the fact that his family lives there.
Download an Excerpt Below:
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“The Burning Questions” (Pilot)
A grieving Manhattan therapist delves into his wife's secret past while trying to
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Wake/Sowing The Seeds Of A Worthless Tomorrow/Sentinent Ruin Laboratories/2016 CD Review
Wake are a band from Calgary, Canada that started out as more of a crust/grind band in the beginning but have incorporated elements of avant garde, black metal, sludge, and post hardcore into their style this time around and this is a review of their 2016 album "Sowing The Seeds Of A Worthless Tomorrow" which was released by Sentinent Ruin Laboratories.
A very dark and avant garde sound starts off the album before going into a very fast and brutal grindcore direction that also utilizes a great amount of blast beats along with some high pitched screams that have almost a black metal tone to them while the slower sections of the music are very heavily influenced by sludge and doom metal.
Throughout the recording there is a great mixture of slow, mid paced and fast parts while some of the melodies bring in elements of post hardcore and the faster sections remain true to the bands d beat, crust and grindcore roots and as the album progresses elements of noise can be heard in certain sections of some of the tracks and all of the musical instruments have a very powerful sound to them while some songs bring in death metal style growls and the whole album also remains true to a very brutal and aggressive musical direction and spoken word samples are added onto the last track.
Wake creates an album that is very much rooted in the brutal crust/grind direction of previous recordings but also changes things around by incorporating more elements of noise, black metal, sludge and post hardcore which also helps the music evolve a lot more, the production sounds very dark and heavy while the lyrics cover dark, angry and hateful themes.
In my opinion this is another great sounding recording from Wake and if you are a fan of crust and grindcore with elements of black metal and sludge, you should check out this album. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Wretched" "Low" and "Endless Decay". 8 out of 10.
Whorid/Bloated Pig Carcass In A Shallow Lake/Annihilvs Power Electronix/2016 Full Length Review
Whorid are a solo project from Pennsylvania that plays a self harm form of power electronics and this is a review of his 2016 album "Bloated Pig Carcass In A Shallow Lake" which will be released in February by Annihilvs Power Electronix.
Distorted spoken word samples start off the album and after awhile elements of harsh noise start to mix in and a great portion of the tracks are very long and epic in length and the music also brings in programmed beats and elements of underground industrial at times while also being very avant garde and experimental.
The power electronics give the songs more of a brutal style and angry screams can also be heard in some of the songs that bring in a touch of grindcore and black metal and as the album progresses the music gets more diverse along with some field recordings being brought in at times while some tracks also bring in AM radio static.
Whorid creates a power electronics album t hat is very dark, and experimental as well as creating a soundtrack to some disturbing yet demented nightmares, the production sound s very dark yet powerful at the same time while the song themes focus around stalking, BDSM, social anxiety, substance abuse and murder.
In my opinion Whorid are a very great sounding self harm, power electronics solo project and if you are a fan of this musical genre, you should check out this recording. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "I Never Loved You, I Suffered You" "Self Medicating Isolation" "Capture" and "Nothing Is Left". 8 out of 10.
http://whorid.bandcamp.com
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Theologian/Dregs/Anihilvs Power Electronix/2015 Full Length Review
New York's Theologian have returned with a new recording which continues the harsh noise, dark ambient and industrial mixture of previous recordings and this is a review of his 2015 album "Dregs" which was released by Annihilvs Power Electronix.
A very dark ambient soundscape starts off the album bringing in an atmospheric yet haunting feeling and a great portion of the tracks are very long and epic in length and after awhile spoken word samples and elements of underground instrumental are added into the music while soem songs also bring in distorted melodies.
At times the music can be very experimental and also brings in field recordings while the power electronics give the songs elements of harsh noise and some of the tracks are instrumental and you can also hear a great amount of variety throughout the recording and there is also a slight influence of black metal being utilized briefly in the vocals while also adding in a few seconds of melodic singing and as the album progresses programmed beats can be heard in some of the songs.
Theologian creates another recording that takes the most dark and disturbing elements of industrial, dark ambient, experimental and harsh noise and mixes them together to create some evil and threatening music and the production has a very dark yet powerful sound.
In my opinion this is another great sounding recording from Theologian and if you are a fan of this solo project, you should check out this album. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Dregs" "Obstetric Violence" and "Dunes Of Ash". 8 out of 10.
http://www.facebook.com/theologianprime
Nebula VII/False Light/Satanath Records/Dead Dog Skull/Heil Hell Productions/2012 EP Review
Nebula VII are a solo project from Russia that has been featured before in this zine and plays a mixture of experimental, drone and dark ambient with a touch of doom metal and this is a review of his 2012 ep "False Light" which was released as a joint effort between Satanath Records, Dead Dog Skull, and Heil Hell Productions.
A very dark and distorted drone sound starts off the ep along with some elements of ambient and programmed beats and you can also hear demonic voices in the music which also adds in a touch of black metal as well as having a couple of tracks that are very long and epic in length and when the music speeds up a small amount of blast beats can be heard.
Synths have a very dominating presence on the recording giving the songs more of an atmospheric feeling and the music also brings in the heaviness of doom metal at times and the music at times also brings in elements of space ambient and all of the songs sound very different from each other.
Nebula VII played a musical on this recording that was still mostly in an experimental style of dark ambient and drone while the influence of depressive black metal and doom can also be heard in the music, the production sounds very dark and raw while the song themes focus around dark and depressive themes.
In my opinion this is another great sounding recording from Nebula VII and if you are a fan of dark ambient and drone, you should check out this ep. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Visions Of hatred" and "Convulsions". 8 out of 10.
https://satanath.bandcamp.com/album/sat006-nebula-vii-false-light-ep-2012
Ultimaratio/And The Ground Was Covered With Eternal Snow Layer/Satanath Records/Dead Dog Skull/Heil Hell Productions/2012 CD Re-Issue Review
Ultimaratio are a solo project from Russia that plays dark ambient and this is a review of his 010 album "And The Ground Was Covered With Eternal Snow Layer" which was re-issued in 2012 between Satanath Records, Dead Dog Skull and Heil Hell Productions.
A very dark and atmospheric ambient soundscape starts off the album and also brings in a great amount of diverse sounds and a great portion of t he tracks are very long and epic in length and all of the songs are instrumental with no vocals or songwriting ever being utilized.
All of the tracks sound very different from each other and the music can also be very epic at times along with a touch of neo-classical and there is also a brief use of violins and as the album progresses the synths get more organic and also bring in many different sounding keys which also gives the music more variety and acoustic guitars along with dornes make their presence known on the hidden track.
Ultimaratio plays a style of dark ambient that is very diverse and instrumental while adding in a touch of neo-classical while the bonus track has an avant garde sound and the production sounds very dark and raw.
In my opinion Ultimaratio are a very great sounding dark ambient solo project and if you are a fan of this musical genre, you should check out this album. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Radiated" and "Nuclear Winter". 8 out of 10.
https://satanath.bandcamp.com/album/sat004-ultimaratio-and-the-ground-was-covered-with-eternal-snow-layer-re-release-2012
Nekrosadik/Folie A Deux/Satanath Records/Dead Dog Skull/Heil Hell Productions/2012 Compilation Album Review
Necrosadik are a solo project from Mexico that has been recently featured in this zine and plays a mixture of noise and experimental with a touch of black metal and this is a review of his 2012 compilation album "Folie A Deux" which was released as a joint effort between Satanath Records, Dead Dog Skull, and Heil Hell Productions.
A very dark and melodic sound starts off the album along with some drones and depressive black metal screams as well as some harsh noises and some songs also bring in a small amount of acoustic guitars which also gives the songs more of an avant garde feeling while electic guitars can also be heard at times.
Some of the tracks are very long and epic in length along with all of the music sticking to a very slow musical direction and some songs also bring in a small amount of keyboards while they are done in more of a primitive fashion and there is also a brief use of spoken word parts as the compilation progresses and the compilation closes with a cover of Marylin Manson's "The Man That You Hear".
On this compilation Necrosadik plays a very experimental and avant garde style of music with elements of noise and black metal, the production sounds very dark and raw while the lyrics cover darkness and depression themes.
In my opinion this is a very great sounding album from Necrosadik and if you are a fan of noise, experimental and black metal, you should check out this compilation. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "It Hurts To Be In Pain" "Cold Is Everywhere" "Reacher Of Blood" and "Severe Depression". 8 out of 10.
http://necrosadik.blogspot.mx
Necrosadik Interview
1.Can you give us an update on what is going on with the musical project these days?
Necrosadik has been in a lethargy state since two years ago, due to the little -almost null- time at my day to day activities as a lawyer; however the composition and recording for the 11th album "Scars Are Sexy", as long as one EP "Delirium Tremens" and several splits.
Necrosadik itself closed a cycle with the last full-length "We Are All Wounds", with this 10th album, Necrosadik explored his own history, experiences, mistakes and improvements; with this last album a self-destructive and existentialist cycle was closed, and for this reason Necrosadik chose to collaborate with 9 different talents, 9 different voices.
Necrosadik's new path would support the perversion of the human being, the self-mutilation as a essential part of hedonism; Necrosadik has a new flesh.
2.How would you describe the musical sound of the current music and also how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?
As everything, Necrosadik has been in a constant evolution, always reshaping to suit my will; if we go back to 2008 at the first and second album "Destroying Your Life!!!" & "The Portrait Of My Sorrow", the sound behind Necrosadik's mind was chaos, simple as that, pure and total chaos; if yes, Necrosadik has tried to melt chaos with other human emotions as hatred, suffering, desolation and the almost psychotic need of self-destruction, the sound itself was very raw, very dissonant; this was the line till the 5th album "Speak In Silence", so for that I could name it as Dissonant Experimental Black Metal.
For the 6th album "Assisted Suicide" a inner change took shape and sharp, something change, something died.
Since the 7th album "Casket Of Pain" till nowadays, Necrosadik has been working in a more complex and introspective atmosphere, trying to create new dimensions and new emotions through tunes and gasping voices, I think that Necrosadik's sound shall be described as you mentioned it at the review: Ritualistic Experimental Black Metal.
3.Over the years you have released a great amount of material, do you put a great amount of time and effort into writing and creating music?
The recordings arose as part of specific moments of inspiration, sometimes I had more lucidity, and for that reason some years I have released more than one album, however I am sure that in these seven years of existence, and after 10 albums, 15 splits, 13 compilations, 3 EPs and 3 Box Sets I have develop pure devotion, and sooner new offerings would be unleashed.
4.Wat are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you explore with your newer music?
Since the 6th album, Necrosadik left behind the self-destructive path and was instructed to teach how to spread this feeling toward the rest of the humanity; then since the 8th album the lyrical topic has been the devotion to the Death itself, pure and total devotion.
5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Necrosadik'?
To understand the root behind Necrosadik's name, it is important to point out the reason of the creation of Necrosadik; at 2007 and 2008 I have experienced the most difficult moments in my life, and many emotions and anxiety episodes began to arise into my day to day activities, and after many years following the Black Metal scene, I realized that giving birth to Necrosadik would be the most healthy way to funnel all those feelings. The name came throughout my mind when I saw how life's will could be so sadist and lacking of mercy, giving pain and suffering to the people, giving them a "sadistic death".
6.With this project you record everything by yourself, are you open to working with other musicains or do you prefer to work solo?
Since 2008 I have recorded everything only by myself, except for some tracks at the 3rd album "The Pain Between Birth & Death", in which I collaborate with three session musicians; also a session musician was used for some tracks in a few splits; then at the last album "We Are All Wounds" I asked for the collaboration of 9 vocalists, from around the globe: Scum Noise from Scum Noise (Belgium), Kai Grimmsberg from Kai Grimmsberg (Belarus), Vald from Inner Disease (Mexico), Meister Müller from Dead Trooper/Trollfest (Norway), Bukkakeiser from Azaghal (Finland), Vitios from Vil (Mexico), Balpehor H.C. from Balpehor/Morbid Funeral (Costa Rica), SS66 from Härääys (Finland) and Einarr from Fortress of Negativity (United Kindgom).
Regarding that I prefer to work by myself, because I am an egocentric asshole (as the common opinion out there) or because I feel more comfortable working within my schedule, my structure and my will.
7.Over the years you have worked with a variety of many different record labels, can you tell us a little bit more about the lesser known record labels you have worked with?
Normally the labels have contacted me, and the relationship has been very fruitful, without any problem; working with lesser known labels is always an exciting experience, I mean, as an artist you have the risk of being rip off from the label, however I have never experienced that fortunately.
Working with lessen known labels is a win-win business, as an artist you are always looking for some labels to release your stuff, with quality and without noticing if the run-out is lower or just a few copies will be made; the important fact is to gain new territories, and then the label would be get exposure too.
8.On a worldwide elvel how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black metal, noise and experimental?
The feedback has been very pleasant for me, since the first months of Necrosadik back at 2008, many critics reached me at the almost extinct "myspace", in which many people express their admiration for my creation, calling it as chaotic, sick-fuck, etc.
Also, and it is understandable I have received negative critics, regarding that Necrosadik's music is pure sound without any logic, and I respect this kind opinion.
I have been banned at some towns in Germany, been forbidden in some places of South America and the Middle East; a French label has refused to released one of my EP "Endlösung" (Final Solution) with the original cover, due to the fact that I used a picture of a National-Socialist Concentration Camp, "Auschwitz".
The feedback has been good, in a black metal standard point of view of course; but at the end the most important thing is to play and compose whatever you want and feel, without focus in if this new recording will be good for anyone else.
9.Where do you see yourself heading into as a musicain in the future?
Necrosadik will be alive as long as I feel comfortable with his existence, this shall be perfectly melted with my professional career and my personal environment.
Since Necrosadik creation, my main inspiration has been Abruptum; nowadays many other inspiration has been coming through, Stalaggh, Gulaggh, Ulver, Deathspell Omega, etc.
What I have been listening nowadays?, well I listen Black Metal mostly all day, these last days I have been listening Darkthrone's first albums, and well I also enjoy other kind of music, as Frank Sinatra, Chris Cornell, for example.
11.Does Satanism or Occultism play any role in your music?
Not at all; just at the first album I had a minimum contact with it, and at the last albums I have been more a strictly death worshipper.
I just want to express my gratitude for your time and interest in Necrosadik; Necrosadik shall awake from this lethargic trance, and will be arise with a new flesh.
Picture Ann/Mountains, Myth, And Murder/Floodgate Moods Productions/2016 Full Length Album Review
Denmark's Picture Ann have returned with a new recording that continues the experimental metal sound that has been established on previous releases and this is a review of their 2016 album "Mountains, Myth and Murder" which was released by Floodgate Moods Productions.
Clean yet distorted guitar playing starts off the album along with some whispered vocals a few seconds later which also evolve into high pitched black metal screams and the music can also get very progressive at times along with some raw yet melodic guitar leads while some songs bring in a touch of psychedelia.
At times the music can be very experimental and avant garde while synths also have a very dominant presence throughout the recording and they also bring in a few instrumental tracks and nature sounds can also be heard in certain sections of the recording and when electric guitars are utilized they add more elements of metal onto the album and each song also sounds very different from each other.
Picture Ann creates an album that is very diverse, atmospheric and experimental sounding while also mixing in elements of black and progressive metal which also makes the whole recording sound very original, the production sounds for dark while the song themes focus around the German expedition to Tibet in 1938, the writings of Edgar Allan Poe, and the Royal Conspiracy Theories dealing with Jack The Ripper.
In my opinion this is another great sounding recording from Picture Ann and if you are a fan of experimental metal, you should check out this album. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Anna Liked Dying Places" "Myth" "Dystopian Logic" and "The Gasmask Ballet - The Extended Cut". 8 out of 10,
https://floodgatemoodsproductions.bandcamp.com/album/mountains-myth-and-murder
Aires/Fantasma/Bad Panda Records/2015 EP Review
Portugal's Aires have returned with another recording with the music this time being an instrumental mixture of experimental, drone and dark ambient and this is a review of their 2015 ep "Fantsma" which was released by Bad Panda Records.
A very dark sounding drone starts off the ep along with some elements of ambient and most of the tracks are very long and epic in length and the songs never use any songwriting or vocals while spoken word parts can be heard at times and the music starts getting more experimental and avant garde after awhile.
Elements of ambient and electronic can be heard quite a bit throughout the recording as well as a brief use of psychedelic style sounds while the synths bring in a very dark and atmospheric feeling when they are utilized and all 3 of the tracks sound very different and diverse from each other.
Aires creates another dark ambient recording t hat is very atmospheric and melodic while also keeping around the done and experimental elements of the previous recordings and getting the music mostly instrumental and the production sounds very dark and r aw.
In my opinion this is another great sounding recording from Aires and if you are a fan of dark ambient and drone, you should check out this ep. RECOMMENDED TRACK "Fantasma II". 8 out of 10.
https://badpandarecords.bandcamp.com/album/aires-fantasma
Les Jumeaux Discordants/Les Chimeres/Athanor/2015 CD Review
Les Jumeaux Discordants are a band from Italy that plays a ritualistic misture of electronic and goth music and this is a review of their 2015 album "Les Chimeres" which was released by Athanor.
Breathing noises start off the album along with some militant drum beats and operatic female vocals a few seconds later and the music also starts getting more experimental and avant garde as well as adding in ambient style synths while on other tracks they also bring in the atmosphere of a 70's horror movie.
You n hear elements of goth, darkwave and electronic music quite a bit throughout the recording and spoken word parts can also be heard in certain sections of the recording and they add more of a ritualistic feeling to the songs when they are utilized and one track also brings in grim vocals that also add a touch of black metal onto the recording.
Les Jumeaux Discordants plays a musical style that takes darkwave, goth and electronic music and mix it in with ritualistic elements to create a sound of their own, the production sounds very dark while the lyrics are written in Latin and cover poetic and mythological themes.
In my opinion Les Jumeaux Discordant are a very great sounding mixture of ritual, goth, darkwave and electronic music and if you are a fan of those musical genres, you should check out this band. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Mrytho" :Delfica" "Le Destn" and "Wisdom". 8 out of 10.
https://lesjumeauxdiscordants.bandcamp.com/
Bosque Interview
1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the musical project since the recording of the new album?
The recordings were finished just a few weeks back, so I have been mostly dealing with the final adjustments of this release (artwork adjustments, etc).
2.You have a new album coming out in 2016, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on the recording and also how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?
This time, the songs were recorded in a different way (which originated a different overall sound), no keyboards were added and all melodies are guitar based this time. Besides that, the essence of the music is the same as it always was.
3.This is the first album to be released since 2013, can you tell us a little bit more about what has been going on during that time frame?
During this time Bosque did a few live concerts with session members. All songs featured in Beyond were played live before recorded and the live experience somehow shaped the new songs, adding different dynamics, only possible when you rehearse as a live band.
4.I have noticed you use a regular style of singing instead of growling and screaming like most bands in the genre, what was the decision behind going into this direction?
Bosque, as a form of expression , naturally developed into this sound, vocally and instrumentally. It is simply the way it makes sense to me.
5.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you explore with your music?
My own death, transcendence, the beyond.
6.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name ‘Bosque’?
Bosque means woods/forest in Portuguese. It is a place of isolation and contemplation as this project is to me.
7.On the albums you record everything by yourself, are you open to bringing other musicians on the recordings, or do you prefer to work solo?
Beyond had session drums played by DA, who also played live with Bosque in 2013/2014. Anything can happen, there are no rules.
8.What are some of the best shows that the band has played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?
A live show of Bosque is a sort of ritual for me. The perceptions of others are not important to me.
9.Do you have any touring or show plans once the new album is released?
The stage is not the natural habitat of Bosque, as it is for many bands. We might play again but nothing is certain yet.
10.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of funeral doom metal?
I don’t search for it. Personally music is a deep personal experience and doesn’t have to be shared.
11.Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician in the future?
Going deeper into my own inner self. Any music without emotion is pointless.
12.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had na influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
Since the early beginning in 2005, the main references for Bosque are Skepticism, Morgion and early Mourning Beloveth… even if Bosque doesn’t sound like these bands, they helped to shape the idea of a doom project in my mind.
Reading and travelling within Portugal.
www.endserver.com/bosque
http://bosquedoom.bandcamp.com/
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Kwiki Leaks: the Springfield Edition
Being a huge fan of the Simpsons TV show, I naturally wondered what would happen if the Wikileaks exploded in Springfield. I guess it would go something like this:
The whole town of Springfield is afoot after the appearance of several confidential Post-It notes on a community bulletin board titled "Kwiki Leaks", located in a convenience store operated by one Apu Nahasapeemapetilon. The original source appears to be an undisclosed youngster identified only as "Bart S.", who allegedly attempted to use Internet for dissemination of the stolen documents, but after realizing that the scanned files were "too big to mail" decided to use the community bulletin board instead. Mr Nahasapeemapetilon admitted that he had recently been pressured to close the bulletin board and may need to relocate his convenience store to Switzerland.
Some of the most outrageous revelations from the cache of documents - many classified as "sticky secret" - are listed below:
Principal Seymour Skinner offered to suspend his leadership position at the Springfield Elementary and single handedly attack North Korea, armed only with a slide rule and a paring knife from the school's cafeteria. In a followup story, the Crazy Cat Lady vowed to invade South Korea with a fleet of her private catboats. Unlike Mr. Skinner, whose past as a weathered Vietnam vet is well documented, the Crazy Cat Lady has virtually no combat experience, and her only geopolitical credential is a dubious claim that she can see South Korea from her home.
Mr. Burns confirmed that he indeed intended to sell large amount of radiation soaked doughnuts to Iran, in exchange for 15 miles of Persian rugs that were to be used for softening of the road on his way to work.
Jimbo Jones, Kearney and Dolph devised a plan to push a Trojan Horse filled with condoms to Saint Peter's square in Vatican. The plan had been thwarted by Ned Flanders who happened to be diddly squatting behind the fence during the assembly stage and ordered the whole consignment of condoms filled with helium and released into wilderness.
After significant pressure from the US authorities, Patty and Selma Bouvier have agreed to jointly adopt and rehabilitate one Guantanamo Bay inmate, as long as he would dress up as MacGyver and give each of them one foot massage per week. Pajamas not included.
Several documents illuminate Mayor Quimby's misappropriation of public funds and their use for personal gratification in Motel 6. The funds were earmarked for reconstruction of the City Hall, gravely damaged after the last year's Christmas Party, and for retraining of the Springfield's notoriously ineffective police force.
On a related note, Chief Clancy Wiggum pledges to fight the gangs of increasingly bold drug traffickers by carefully monitoring the town's "traffick lights", especially the green ones, which according to the Police Chief were "the ones that the perps were always using".
Ralph Wiggum proposed an unconventional solution to Springfield's looming budget problems. In a class paper titled "Quantitatitative Pleasing", the talented young financier suggested that Springfielders print 5 million of Monopoly Money and use them to buy plastic toys from Shelbyville.
The tax cuts for Mr. Montgomery Burns have been extended indefinitely together with unemployment benefits for Cletus and Brandine Spuckler. Mr. Burns was pleased with the compromise and remarked that he planned to buy a crate of extraordinarily expensive French wines and store them in his upper wine cellar from which - in case of a lucky accident - they might trickle down into his lower wine cellar.
In a series of behind-the-closed-door meetings, Fat Tony managed to secure the license to open a Goldman Sachs branch in Springfield, specializing in trading of exotic derivatives. The branch would be located in an abandoned coal mine just north of the town, easily accessible by an 1800 ft elevator.
Lisa Simpson submitted an application to become the US President in 2037, as soon as she reached 35 years of age, provided that the Congress would come out of its gridlock and pass a constitutional amendment modifying the rules of cartoon character aging. Vice-presidential shortlist: Milhouse Van Heuten, Martin Prince, and in a rare bi-partisan effort, Bobby Hill.
Thanks to a note signed by "concerned citizens Carl and Lenny", it was revealed that the whole text of the Springfield Universal Health Care bill had in fact been written by Dr. Nick Riviera.
Coming back from the restroom in Moe's Tavern, and having just learned from the TV that there won't be any more leaks in the future, one of the bar's regulars, Mr. Homer Simpson, opined eloquently: "Doh!"
Leaves Impressions
When the Czech language was resurrected from the deep comma inflicted upon it by the oppressive milieu of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, its rescuers decided to increase its allure among populace by making it as colorful as possible. As part of the linguistic face lift they ditched the traditional Latin based month names and created new ones - a set that was more evocative and based on the native roots. For the month of November they aptly chose the moniker leaves-fall. And that indeed is a prevailing natural theme for this time of year.
The visible end of the growing cycle is a reminder that the Earth is entering its winter orbit. The living organisms are readying themselves for a long slumber and as the trees are shedding their foliage, another leaf-based entity reclaims its prominent place in our lives: a book. Sure, there are no laws of physics that would prevent you from reading in Summer as well, but somehow those long cold dark nights make more fitting backdrop for your favorite tome than the star studded skies of August. Nothing is more conducive to eager page turning than a warm blanket and a smell of hot chocolate sprawling in the air.
There is another growth cycle that is coming to a halt these days. It pertains to global economy. Many are realizing that the dynamic expansion that we have come to worship in the past few decades was a false idol. As the leaves of once self evident platitudes are falling down from the tree of economic theory, they lay bare the stark truths behind the myth of perpetual growth. When you look at its most vocal apostles, you find financiers, you find media moguls, you find mighty tycoons and corporate aristocracy, the ones who reap disproportionate benefits from outsourcing the labor overseas, the ones who have vital interest in shaking the dressed up carrots in front of myrmidons of consumerism. But when you turn around and look at your average working family, you find them making the same meager wage as they were thirty years ago despite all this phenomenal success. Competing globally with armies of nameless teenagers slaving away in Asian sweatshops can wreak havoc on the middle classes in developed countries.
Look out of the frosted window - the King and the Queen standing barefoot by the railway tracks, bowing to a passing train.
I saw a documentary about Amazon Indians last week. These folks lived happily in harmony with Nature for eons, their cable subscription rates held steadily at zero, and yet the sincerity of their smiles had not been diminished by the conspicuous absence of status symbols. Many civilizations thrived without a license to exploit our common and very finite resources.
This is not a call to abandon technology and progress. Rather it is a case for reevaluation, recycling and return to simplicity. We don't need to expand our GDP by 20% every five years to be happy. We don't need to plunder the world's environment just to squeeze the last droplets of an increasingly inaccessible oil from the ground. We don't need to stampede electronics stores in a hogging frenzy every Black Friday. We can lead perfectly fulfilling lives just by maintaining our homes, our gardens, our towns and our relationships. Take care of what we have rather than pursuing a different fad every year. Depth rather than breadth should be our goal.
I came across several books recently that look at our present world from a similar perspective. They are not about the risks of unbridled growth per se, but each in its own way illuminates the global craziness our society has succumbed to. If you have some reading time during the coming Holidays, I recommend them to your attention.
Matt Taibbi: Griftopia
Ellen Brown: Web of Debt
Roger Hodge: Mendacity of Hope
Jonathan Chait: The Big Con
Naomi Klein: The Shock Doctrine
Despite the seemingly dry subject, these books read like a thriller, and present enough food for thought to eclipse even the most opulent Thanksgiving fiesta. You may end up disagreeing with some of their conclusions, sometimes strongly so, but hey - that's what thinking is all about. Reading stuff you agree with is a waste of time.
If you care about the course our society has embarked upon, each of those page turners will leave a lasting impression on your mind. Much like the leaves on the concrete pathway to my apartment, whose dark silhouettes were still there - clearly imprinted - long time after the leaves themselves were blown away.
Bring back the pillory
One day I will open the door to my bathroom and find a pink wolf there, taking a lavender bubble bath in my tub. And I'll be fine. After reading newspapers for the past 3 years, nothing can surprise me any more.
Just last week, Angelo Mozilo, the former CEO of the fallen mortgage giant Countrywide, managed to avoid civil fraud and insider trading charges by magnanimously agreeing to a $67M settlement with SEC - of which large chunk will apparently be paid by the Bank of America (which acquired Countrywide in 2008).
So let's see how it works: in his last 5 years, Mozilo made about $450M while engaging in rather dubious if not outright predatory business practices. For comparison - when say Toyota messes up their carburetors, they have to recall all of them, but when Countrywide messes up their mortgages, the CEO gets rewarded and investors (or taxpayers) are the ones who carry the losses from faulty products. During the S&L crisis two decades ago, Bill Black meted out thousands of indictments for white collar crimes and the clanking of handcuffs was heard all over the lower Manhattan. Now we give the perps a slap on the wrist in the form of a laughable fine and that's it. How about clawing back all ill gotten gains and then imposing the fine on top of that? Seriously. How is an ordinary citizen expected to obey the law in the face of such mockery?
It feels pretty sobering, when you run across older newspapers and find articles singing accolades to the bold captains of a new, sizzling hot industry - the subprime mortgage lending. You would think they are up there with Thomas Edison or Henry Ford. And yet - few years down the road - those same idols are suddenly defrocked and unmasked as mere schmucks with expensive bow ties. What kind of message it is sending to our kids is not hard to imagine. Will the future business leaders follow the new entrepreneurial equation?
FF - FF = FF
(financial fraud - funny fee = fat fortune)
I have an idea: why don't we bring back the pillory!
Imagine the jolt we'd give to a tourism industry in New York, if all the upper management of investment banks caught in crooked and shady deals had to serve a couple of days locked up between two wooden logs strategically situated on the Times Square. What innocent bystander would not want to throw a rotten agricultural product their way or at least proffer a heart felt verbal admonition spiked with blinding profanity.
This should be better than reality TV. And on a weekend, we could throw in a stylish tar and feather show, just for a good measure. Poetic justice at its best. Wanted TARP? Sorry buddy, but here is a tarpaulin tuxedo for ya.
Hey - that sounds like an actionable idea.
Paging Eric Holder... Helloooo?
The Audacity of Betrayal
When I saw the six story parking garage at the West Falls Church subway station packed to capacity with a motley crowd of private vehicles on late Saturday morning, I understood that Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity down in DC won't suffer from an audience dearth. And the signs of attendance cornucopia just kept coming. A massive line for train tickets wound its way from the vestibule through the covered highway overpass and out into the parking lot. The outbound platform was more crammed than the groupie section at a U2 concert and people density in subway cars approached values previously detected only at rush hour Tokyo. I was one of the lucky few who managed to get on board. Fortunately, a natural born leader with obvious recent exposure to high energy pancakes emerged in the middle of the crowd. His imperative commands kept our spirits up and united us against the hordes awaiting on subsequent platforms: "More defense to the second door!" - "Hold the line, people!" - "When the door opens everybody look mean!". Starting with East Falls Church station, not a single mouse managed to squeeze into the car.
The rally itself was way overdue. The level of political lunacy in this land reached levels that would have sent Emperor Nero running for cover. Or for binoculars. Either way, the system has become so profoundly unresponsive and mired in money that most reasonable people are turning away in disgust. No real campaign finance reform in the offing, no civil discourse to be heard anywhere inside the beltway, both parties caught in bed with big corporations, and worst of all - in a world where truth is too complex to belong to just one ideology - no willingness to compromise. In an effort to stem the onslaught of extremism and entrenched partisanship, Jon Stewart called upon the shrinking pool of rational citizenry to come together, to show support for moderation and sanity and to vote wisely. But it wasn't enough.
Despite some partial victories, the governing Democratic party took the most severe beating since FDR lost 72 seats in 1938. President Obama even used the word "shellacking" during the press conference the next day. The hope crowd had become restless. The tsunami of change changed its colors. And there was a reason for it.
There was a clearly defined moment last year when Obama had to choose unequivocally between Wall Street and Main Street. He had a rare and unique opportunity to right our economic ship. But at that pivotal moment, he sided with the powerful.
In March 2009, the financial world was teetering on the brim of collapse. Citibank stock traded under a dollar. Receivership was the word of the day. At that moment, Obama could have nationalized the banks - fire their upper (mis)management, restore their balance sheets and return them to business without onerous debt. In one fell swoop, he would have scrapped the greedy and corrupt culture, let the compulsive gamblers pay for their sins, and start anew with a clean slate. But that opportunity had been squandered. Not only have we bailed out the very people who created the mess, we have also relaxed the accounting standards so they could go right back to their risky shell games. No wonder that fat bonuses are flowing again while the little guy is left with spare change he can barely believe in.
Sanity 101: you don't turn your back on people who voted you into office.
On the surface, it might seem that Joe Sixpack does not have to be concerned with the world of high finance. But in reality he does. Money does not grow on trees, and all that hard cash we squandered on our beloved financiers is now missing somewhere else. It cannot be used to create new jobs, to educate population, to support the safety net, to invest in future technologies and to improve our aging infrastructure.
Obama has originally billed himself as a champion for the little guy, but his actions sing a different tune.
1. You have to look no further than his economic team to see where his allegiances are: Tim Geithner, the Wall Street darling and staunch proponent of the "something for nothing" philosophy, and Larry Summers, neo-Keynesian wizzard and the father of derivatives deregulation, were two pillars of Obama's bridge to the better economic future. Both firmly believed that no taxpayers' sacrifice is big enough to save the profligate financial industry. Obama's main sin, however, was reappointment of the Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke. His inflationary policies have been steadily eroding budgets of lower and middle class families. They are the ones who will be the first victims of the soaring prices of commodities, directly resulting from the central bank's money tampering. Obama had many other options among the Fed officials, but at the end he chose the man who - among other things - relieved banks of toxic assets that they created and foisted them upon taxpayers who became the reluctant bagholders. Finally, Obama did not find courage to throw his support firmly behind Elizabeth Warren - the true champion of the little guy and a thorn in the side of the Wall Street crowd.
2. Financial and Health reforms were caricatures of sprawling corporatism and written mostly by insurance/pharmaceuticals/banking lobbyists. Big banks are still too big. Risky trading is still allowed. Various banking functions have not been effectively separated. The firms that operate the stock market still freely invest in it for their own gains. Can we imagine a Superbowl game where one of the teams delegates the referee? Yes, we can.
3. On Obama's watch, the inequality between rich and poor kept growing wider and wider. This is the most telling sign. Political posing, sermonizing and grandstanding can divert only so much attention. At the end, you learn the truth if you simply follow the money. If he stood for the little guy, the wealth gap would be getting narrower, not wider. And besides the dire consequences for Obama's core constituency, the income inequality is also a drag on the overall economy as rich people usually park their money in non productive assets. Gold bubble anyone?
There is a simple message hidden behind these technical issues. When an enemy stabs you in the back it hurts. When someone who claims to be your friend does the stabbing, it hurts tenfold. But contrary to the conventional political wisdom, people remembered. And they voted accordingly. The sooner Obama understands that he has to rein in the arrogant banksters, the better chances of re-election he will have.
Liberal movement has plenty of smart and vocal spokespeople: Jon Stewart, Bill Maher, Matt Taibbi, Michael Moore, Arianna Huffington - to name just a few. Now if only we had a president that would lend them his ear. At 5% interest if need be.
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2015 NCHC Prediction: Testing the Model
Posted on September 30, 2014 by JoelGehringerDotCom
In Part One earlier this week, I attempted to devise a model to predict last season’s NCHC standings, using puck possession (shots) and bounces (shot and save percentage) as the input variables. Not only did the formula reasonably predict the regular-season standings, but it appeared to express a strong fit to the data. Once again, that model is:
However, I only have one season of NCHC data to work with. It’s possible this is an anomaly, or it’s possible I fashioned a model to fit the standings that we already knew. What I really need is another couple of data sets (aka a few more NCHC seasons) to test this exact model. I don’t have that for the NCHC because there has only been one season so far, but I have something close.
Six of the eight NCHC teams played at least three seasons in the WHCA, so I applied this framework to those three previous seasons, building a regression model that considers all three seasons at once to get a model that is significant beyond the .0001 level. The results:
A mathematical 2015 NCHC prediction
It’s that time of year when NCAA hockey writers are prognosticating about the upcoming season. Naturally, NCHC fans are all abuzz about their 2015 NCHC prediction. I’m not a hockey writer, but I do enjoy the advanced analytics that are swiftly entering the hockey universe. I also love NCHC hockey.
It’s difficult to do any fancy stat work for NCAA hockey (mostly because of a lack of data), but on a team level, there’s enough to work with. Therefore, I’m going to attempt to make an NCHC prediction that’s based purely the numbers (aka the actual expected performances of the teams) instead of qualitative assessment.
(Also I’m going to rely on my wife Taylor, a PhD student who is much more skilled with statistics and regression than I ever will be. While I had an ok handle on the theoretical framework, I was coming up with some pretty wacky-but-reliable models, and she destroyed them and found models that were both statistically sound and even better fits than mine, so I owe this whole thing to her.)
The first step in this process will be to design the simplest-possible model that accurately predicts last year’s NCHC final standings. What a season, right? Miami, picked by writers to win the league, finished dead last. UNO, picked last, finished third. Denver, who finished sixth in the league, won the conference tournament! Surprise!
But were these results all that surprising? Let’s find out, and let’s use some actual, publicly available game data to do so.
I suppose I’m a little late to comment on the Ferguson mess. I am so far removed from the issues and parties involved that I probably shouldn’t comment on it, so I won’t… too much. However, the way those few weeks played out might have damaged that community and its relationship with law enforcement permanently. What were those cops thinking? What kind of message do armored vehicles and military-grade assault rifles send?
I bring this up because as Ferguson was igniting, I had just finished reading David M. Kennedy’s Don’t Shoot: One Man, A Street Fellowship, and the End of Violence in Inner-City America . Again, I know very little about this area, which is probably why Kennedy’s words seemed so profound. The killing of an unarmed teen by a police office in Ferguson and the violent crime spikes among inner-city youth in Boston are totally different issues, but the roots of the tension are the same.
Kennedy, is a passionate, pragmatic consultant, and it comes out in his writing style. Academics or political correctness aren’t his concerns in this book – his concern is what works. And he’s very sure he knows, because he’s been there and he’s done it.
Bringing fancy stats to college hockey
Earlier this spring, I came across this article about the emerging field of hockey analytics. I don’t follow the NHL terribly closely, but I’m a huge college hockey fan. The NCAA season was coming to an end, but rather than be bummed that it was almost over, I immediately was intrigued and excited that this kind of analysis might be applied to college hockey.
But I couldn’t find any fancy stats relative to college hockey. No worries, I figured, I’ll just learn the NHL methods and do it myself. So I started to read all the articles and papers I could find, subscribed to a few stats blogs, and burned through a copy of Rob Vollman’s Hockey Abstract 2014 , which just came out in July. I like analytics, and I love hockey. Piece of cake, right?
Well, it’s not that easy.
NHL advanced stats are truly coming of age. Like baseball almost thirty years ago, the hobbyists and amateurs are now proving their legitimacy as NHL teams start hiring statisticians and number crunchers in the quest for the Stanley Cup. The stats being developed are confirming common wisdom about the game, and giving us new ways to look at player talent, usage and potential. Suddenly even media and fans are asking about Corsi and PDO. Pretty soon every pro team will have a Director of Analytics, or they’ll be permanent division cellar dwellers.
At the college level? Not so much. Individual schools are tracking and calculating their own stats, but nothing is happening on an amateur level. Why? There’s one big difference between the NHL and NCAA when it comes to statistics. It’s not the actual analytic tools – all the calculations and formulas would translate well to the college game. It’s the data.
Ten books
Posted on September 9, 2014 by JoelGehringerDotCom
I received this challenge on Facebook earlier in the week:
In your status, list 10 books that have stayed with you in some way. Don’t take more than a few minutes and do not think too hard. They do not have to be the “right” books or great works of literature, just ones that have affected you in some way. Tag at least 10 friends, including me, so I can see your list.
Not fair, really. My initial list had about 20 books. But, per the rules, I shortened it down (with one minor cheat). So here are my ten books, in no particular order:
A General Theory of Love by Thomas Lewis, Fari Amini and Richard Lannon
Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky / The Sickness unto Death by Soren Kierkegaard
(Ok, yes I cheated. But these always go together in my mind – both short, both bleak, both amazing. The only real differences are the solutions to life’s absurdity.)
1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles Mann
A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini
Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software by Charles Petzold
Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed by Jared Diamond
Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert
I artificially limited myself to ten works of fiction and ten works of nonfiction (even though I am reading almost exclusively nonfiction these days). Also, it’s been a few years since I’ve read most of these, so they may not strike me the same way if I reread them today. But I do remember being “affected” on first read.
Have I read better books? Some. Have I read denser books? Sure. Have I read more informative books? Definitely. But these are the ones that have stuck with me.
So, there you go.
Our Cactus Farm
Taylor and I are addicted to succulents. Our tiny porch hardly has room to sit anymore. Some of our interesting little plants have grown into legitimate monsters. Look at the growth in our “cactus farm” from April to September:
This wall is an old pallet we stole and turned into a vertical farm. The plants really seemed to like this one! Check out the burro’s tail about halfway up. The sempervivums on the bottom two rows went from dead to taking over. And the four potted plants are officially out of control.
These two stumps were plants that got to tall and we had to behead. However, we kept the stumps and new rosettes sprouted. After four months, they’ve pretty much fully recovered.
More comparisons after the jump!
A General Theory of Love
One of my all-time favorite books is “A General Theory of Love ” by Thomas Lewis, Fari Amini and Richard Lannon. It’s one of those paradigm-shifting arguments, the kind that forever alters your perception of the world. That’s not hyperbole for me. I really love this book. I found it in grad school while studying for a seminar on evolutionary political cognition (an unrelated yet fascinating topic I might write about later). My wife read it, too, and had the same reaction. In fact, we liked the book so much we incorporated passages of it into our wedding ceremony.
Believe it or not, it’s not an overly romantic book, as the title might suggest. The authors are three MDs, so their findings are research-based and representative of cutting-edge findings in the field of cognitive sciences. The “general theory” builds from the cognitive phenomena that allow us to feel and emote, demonstrating that we’re not as far removed from the other mammals on earth as we like to believe, and we have not conquered our passions and need for socialization as much as our cultural narrative assumes.
Central to our being is the hypothalamus, the area of the brain responsible for our emotions, connection and socialization. It is above – both literally and figuratively – the reptilian brain, which regulates our basic survival mechanisms like heartbeat, breathing and fight or flight responses. It also sits below our neocortex, the area associated with pattern recognition, speech, language, and most of our higher cognitive processing abilities that make us human. All mammals have some version of a hypothalamus – without it, female elephants wouldn’t protect their children or the children of their relatives, bats wouldn’t punish other bats who don’t share the food they’ve gathered, wolves wouldn’t hunt in packs, and male gorillas wouldn’t assert their dominance. Humans do all of this, too, but the main thing that differentiates us from other mammals is we can identify and describe these behaviors (like I’m doing right now) as well as regulate and mandate different behaviors.The thalamus lets us connect with other beings, and lets us act in a way that benefits the collective, sometimes even at the expense of the individual.
So knowing this, then, what is love?
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Billy Rioux – the modern coureur des bois
In a YouTube universe where young girls doing beauty tutorials are the most conspicuous personalities, Billy Rioux sets himself apart. But all passions get a share of voice on YouTube, and Billy is living proof. Billy Rioux tells us more about what led him to YouTube and why he is still on board, 4 years on.
How did you start YouTube?
4 years ago, a friend who is also a YouTuber, Mike Barton (bushcraftbartons) convinced me to make a video with him. At first, I thought he was kind of weird with his camera and I didn’t really believe in the power of the whole thing. Then, with his help, I started my own channel, out of curiosity. After a couple of videos, I was hooked too. We were now 2 “weird” guys!
Tell us more about your channel: who is it for? What’s in it?
I have 2 separate channels, one in French and the other in English. I’m crazy like that! I publish “survival in the woods” and bushcrafting videos on both, with a hint of DIY. My French channel is aimed to a large public, from 16 to 70 years old, who are interested in adventure, nature and the open air in general, and who also like watching happy Billy in the woods. My channel in English is for people who have a more hardcore interest in bushcrafting and survival in nature.
Which video of yours makes you proudest?
My spruce bark canoe video is pretty much up there!
What piece of advice would you give to a YouTuber who’s starting out?
Have fun, have fun and have fun! That’s the only thing you should think about. Being passionate allows you to avoid feelings of jealousy, judging, disappointment and keeps you going. So you should love what you do, no matter what!
Are there people who inspire you?
A lot of them, but in a nutshell: all the people who I come across and who have that twinkle in their eyes and who dare think differently. And YouTube is full of those!
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Journey Through Pakistan (1981)
by Graham Hancock, Mohamed Amin and Duncan Willetts
Ancient and mysterious, for centuries the land which is now Pakistan has attracted scholars and mystics, adventurers and mercenaries. Up its craggy defiles have climbed such warrior as Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan, in search of plunder and glory. More peacefully, its cities of Harappa and Moenjodaro were at the heart of the great Indus Valley Civilization over 4500 years ago.
Modern Pakistan, born in 1947 out of the ashes of Imperial India, has inherited the beauties of its ancient past. Physically a dramatic country, its boasts eight of the world´s ten highest peaks, including the breathtaking K2. Here, in the permanent snow and frost of the far north, giant glaciers spill down the mountain slopes, melting at the lower altitudes and filling the gorges below with raging torrents of white water. Brilliantly photographed and with an absorbing text, Journey Through Pakistan does justice to its magnificent subject, a ´frontier tale´ told and illustrated with skill and enthusiasm in 188 stunning colour pictures.
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Former Rep. Cobb Not Guilty of Assault Charge
A Rhea County Circuit Court jury on Tuesday evening found former state Rep. Jim Cobb, R-Spring City, not guilty of assaulting a woman in a wheelchair who supported Cobb’s opponent in the Aug. 2 primary election, reports the Chattanooga TFP.
“The verdict speaks for itself,” said Cobb, who previously dismissed the misdemeanor assault charge as “politically motivated.”
The decision came at 6:40 p.m. after about an hour’s deliberation at the historic Rhea County Courthouse in downtown Dayton, Tenn. Cobb turned himself in to the county jail on Oct. 3 after a grand jury indicted him.
According to a Rhea County Sheriff’s Office report, Goins was sitting in her wheelchair at Frazier Elementary School in Dayton, campaigning for Cobb’s opponent, Ron Travis, when Cobb got out of his pickup truck and attempted to knock down a Travis sign.
Goins feared “imminent bodily injury,” the report stated, and thought Cobb was going to hit her after he raised his hand. Cobb, meanwhile, said there was no contact and not even harsh words directed toward Goins.
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12/05/19 Allison Transmission and Department of Defense to Upgrade Propulsion Systems
Allison will provide upgraded X200 transmissions for the United States Army’s tracked military applications . INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2019-- Allison Transmission , the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and military
11/07/19 Allison Transmission Receives 2018 Master of Quality Award From Daimler Trucks North America
DTNA recognizes its top suppliers with this award, and Allison is a three-time recipient. INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2019-- Allison Transmission , the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, announced they are the recipient of the 2018
11/04/19 Allison Transmission Declares Quarterly Dividend
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share on the Company’s common stock for the fourth quarter of 2019. Payment will be made on November 27, 2019 , to
11/01/19 Allison Transmission to Present at Baird’s 2019 Global Industrial Conference
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global provider of commercial duty fully-automatic transmissions, today announced that Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Frederick Bohley and Director of Investor
10/30/19 Allison Transmission Announces Third Quarter 2019 Results
Net Sales of $669 million Net Income of $149 million , 22% of Net Sales Adjusted EBITDA of $269 million , 40% of Net Sales Diluted EPS of $1.23 INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) , the largest global provider of commercial duty
10/29/19 Allison Transmission Launches New Transmission and Partnership With Freightliner Trucks at the North America Commercial Vehicle Show
Allison discusses a new regional haul product and its part in the company’s history of innovation INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2019-- Today, at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV), Allison Transmission , the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully
10/24/19 Allison Automatics Account for 65 Percent of Medium-Duty Hino Truck Sales in Australia
The popularity of Allison automatic transmissions in medium-duty trucks has led major truck maker, Hino , to declare that 65 percent of all new Hino 500 Series standard cab trucks are now ordered with Allison Automatics. INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct.
10/22/19 Fuel Economy and Cleaner Emissions are Key in New Propane-fueled Thomas Built Bus Paired with an Allison Transmission
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2019-- Thomas Built Buses, Inc. exclusively selected the Allison 2500 automatic transmission, part of the Pupil Transport/Shuttle Series™, for its new Safe-T-Liner ® C2 propane autogas school bus. As school districts seek improved operating cost and cleaner
10/16/19 International Truck to Feature Allison Neutral At Stop as Standard Equipment on the 2020 International® MV™ Series
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2019-- International Truck today announced it will feature Allison Neutral at Stop as standard equipment on the International ® MV ™ Series, beginning Q1 2020. With the Allison Transmission Neutral at Stop feature, the transmission is automatically shifted
10/14/19 Allison Transmission Announces Repricing of $646 Million Term Loan due 2026
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global provider of commercial duty fully-automatic transmissions, today announced that on October 11, 2019 it completed an opportunistic repricing of its existing $646 million term loan due
10/09/19 Allison Transmission Schedules Third Quarter 2019 Earnings Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global provider of commercial duty fully-automatic transmissions, today announced that it will hold its third quarter 2019 financial results conference call at 8:00 a.m.
09/09/19 Allison Transmission Acquires Walker Die Casting
Walker is a longtime supplier of aluminum transmission castings critical in the production of Allison’s products. INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 9, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions,
08/22/19 Bell Exclusively Selects Allison Transmissions for Its Articulated Dump Trucks
Bell Equipment’s B30E ADT fitted with the recently released 3400ORS transmission designed for heavy-duty applications INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share on the Company’s common stock for the third quarter of 2019. Payment will be made on August 30, 2019 , to
07/31/19 Allison Transmission Announces Second Quarter 2019 Results
Record Net Sales of $737 million , up 4 percent year-over-year Net Income of $181 million , 25% of Net Sales Adjusted EBITDA of $308 million , 42% of Net Sales Diluted EPS of $1.46 , up 13 percent year-over-year INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 31, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.
07/15/19 Allison Transmission Schedules Second Quarter 2019 Earnings Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 15, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global provider of commercial duty fully-automatic transmissions, today announced that it will hold its second quarter 2019 financial results conference call at 8:00 a.m.
06/14/19 Allison Transmission Commits to Indiana Growth, Innovation
Planned growth of core businesses, innovation and vehicle testing center will bring 300+ jobs to central Indiana INDIANAPOLIS (June 14, 2019) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, town of Speedway officials and executives from Allison Transmission, a global manufacturer
05/31/19 Allison Transmission Receives Certification from California Air Resources Board for Model Year 2019 Hybrid-Electric Propulsion System Paired with Cummins Engines
Originally approved in 2014, Executive Order must be approved for eligibility on a model year basis INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) and Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today announced certification from the California Air Resources Board (ARB)
05/09/19 Allison Transmission Announces Stock Purchase Agreement with Ashe Capital, a $1 Billion Increase to the Stock Repurchase Authorization and Declares Quarterly Dividend
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global provider of commercial duty fully-automatic transmissions, today announced that it has repurchased 4,977,043 shares of the Company’s common stock from Ashe Capital Management, LP (“Ashe
04/25/19 Allison Transmission, Alexander Dennis Collaborate on Electric Version of World’s Best Selling Double Decker Bus
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 25, 2019-- At the Advanced Clean Technology Expo, two industry leaders announced a collaboration aimed at bolstering the electrification of transit buses. Allison Transmission , a global leader in commercial-duty propulsion solutions, and Alexander Dennis , one
04/25/19 Allison Transmission is Providing Its e-axle Solution to Peterbilt for Evaluation on Powerful Electric Class 8 Truck
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 25, 2019-- Amidst the global pursuit of electrification in the commercial vehicle industry, Allison Transmission , a global leader in commercial-duty propulsion solutions, announced the development of highly efficient and powerful axles for electric vehicles.
04/24/19 Allison Transmission Reveals Fully Integrated Electric Propulsion System for Commercial Trucks
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 24, 2019-- At the Advanced Clean Technology (ACT) Expo , Allison Transmission , a global leader in medium- and heavy-duty propulsion solutions for commercial vehicles, is introducing the new AXE Series, one of the most powerful e-axle systems for medium- and
04/24/19 Allison Transmission Unveils the Most Compact, Powerful Electric Propulsion Solution for Low-Floor Bus Applications
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 24, 2019-- At the Advanced Clean Technology Expo, Allison Transmission , a global leader in medium- and heavy-duty propulsion solutions for commercial vehicles, is introducing the new ABE Series, the first e-axle advanced ultra-low floor electric bus powertrain
04/23/19 Allison Transmission Acquires Vantage Power and AxleTech’s Electric Vehicle Systems Division
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 23, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, announced today that it has purchased Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle (EV) systems division.
04/23/19 Allison Transmission Announces First Quarter 2019 Results
* Net Sales of $675 million , up 2 percent year-over-year * Net Income of $167 million , 25% of Net Sales * Adjusted EBITDA of $290 million , 43% of Net Sales * Diluted EPS of $1.32 , up 22 percent year-over-year INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 23, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.
04/16/19 Allison Transmission Schedules First Quarter 2019 Earnings Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 16, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global provider of commercial duty fully-automatic transmissions, today announced that it will hold its first quarter 2019 financial results conference call at 8:00 a.m.
03/29/19 Allison Transmission Closes $500 Million Senior Notes Offering
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 29, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) (“Allison” or the “Company”) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Allison Transmission, Inc. (the “Issuer”), completed its previously announced offering of $500 million in aggregate
03/26/19 Allison Transmission Announces $500 Million Senior Notes Offering
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 26, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) (“Allison” or the “Company”) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Allison Transmission, Inc. (the “Issuer”), commenced an offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of senior
03/06/19 Allison Transmission to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Global Industrials Conference
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 6, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global provider of commercial duty fully-automatic transmissions, today announced that David S. Graziosi , President & Chief Executive Officer, and G.
02/28/19 Allison Transmission to Build Advanced Vehicle Environmental Test Facility in Indianapolis
Vehicle Environmental Test facility to provide unique value to Allison partners INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2019-- Allison Transmission , a global leader in medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial vehicles, is investing in a new vehicle testing facility that
02/25/19 Allison Transmission Announces Record Results for Full Year 2018
Record Full Year 2018: Net Sales $2,713 million , Net Income $639 million , Adjusted EBITDA $1,128 million , Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $837 million , Adjusted Free Cash Flow $737 million Fourth Quarter 2018: Net Sales $647 million , Net Income $147 million , Adjusted EBITDA $261
02/21/19 Allison Transmission Declares Quarterly Dividend and Announces Annual Stockholders Meeting and Record Date
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 21, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) announced today that its board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share on the company’s common stock for the first quarter of 2019. Payment will be made on March 15 , to stockholders
02/19/19 Allison Transmission Adds Judy Altmaier to Board of Directors
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global provider of commercial duty fully-automatic transmissions, announced today that Judy Altmaier has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
02/18/19 Allison Transmission Builds Upon Its History of Innovative and Adaptive Propulsion Solutions for Defense Vehicle Fleets
Representatives discuss the company’s current and upcoming automatic transmissions for tracked and wheeled military applications at IDEX 2019 INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 2019-- Allison Transmission continues to support critical missions with its world-class fully automatic
02/05/19 Allison Transmission Awarded Red Ball Express Honor
National Defense Industrial Association recognizes Allison Transmission’s contributions to national security INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2019-- The Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Division of the National Defense Industrial Association presented Allison Transmission with its Red Ball Express
02/04/19 Allison Transmission Schedules Fourth Quarter 2018 Earnings Conference Call
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global provider of commercial duty fully-automatic transmissions, today announced that it will hold its fourth quarter 2018 financial results conference call at 8:00 a.m.
01/23/19 GMC to Offer 10-Speed Fully Automatic Allison Branded Transmissions in 2020 Sierra Heavy Duties
GM to produce Allison 10-speed transmission for GMC Sierra Heavy Duty trucks INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2019-- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global provider of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions, announced today, along with GMC, the
01/17/19 Allison Provides Commercial-Duty Transmissions for the New International® CV Series
1000/2000 Series™ are the exclusive transmissions for Navistar’s new and versatile Class 4/5 trucks INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2019-- With proven durability and reliability in the commercial truck segment, the Allison 1000 Series™ and 2000 Series™ are the exclusive fully automatic
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From the Pleistocene incision of a palaeo-valley until the Holocene formation of sandbanks: the Quaternary evolution of a shelf with low accommodation potential (Belgian Continental Shelf, southern North Sea)
Mathys, M.; Baeteman, C.; De Batist, M. (2007). From the Pleistocene incision of a palaeo-valley until the Holocene formation of sandbanks: the Quaternary evolution of a shelf with low accommodation potential (Belgian Continental Shelf, southern North Sea). Quaternary International 167-168(Suppl. 1): pp. 273
In: Quaternary International. Elsevier: Oxford. ISSN 1040-6182; e-ISSN 1873-4553, meer
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With respect to the Quaternary deposits, the Belgian Continental Shelf (BCS) was one of the last unmapped and unknown areas of Belgium. Because of the absence of a distinct shelf break and the virtually complete lack of subsidence, the BCS has very little accumulation space to accommodate and preserve Quaternary sediments. The Quaternary on the BCS is very patchy and discontinuous, and has a maximum thickness of only 45 m. From this fragmented record it was very difficult to produce a coherent reconstruction of the Quaternary evolution, in times when only analogue data were available. At present, > 16.000 km of analogue high-resolution seismic profiles have been scanned, converted into digital ‘segy’ format, and integrated with almost 500 core descriptions, enabling us to develop a genetic model for the Quaternary evolution of the BCS. The seismic data show seven seismic-stratigraphic units, in agreement with previous studies on one of the sandbanks of the BCS. Two basal units fill in the deepest parts of a large incised valley (the Ostend Valley), and have possibly been deposited in an estuarine or fluvial environment. The third and fourth unit, separated by an erosional surface, completely fill up the incised valley, and even extend beyond it. They are assumed to have been deposited in an estuarine and tidal flat setting, respectively. The fifth and sixth unit are interpreted as nearshore and coastal sandbank deposits, and the seventh unit represents recent tidal sandbank and swale deposits. Thanks to the integration of all the available sedimentological core data with the seismic stratigraphy, it became evident that this 7-unit seismic-stratigraphic sub-division of the Quaternary cover has indeed a regional validity. Based on seismic-stratigraphic evidence, it is assumed that for instance unit three and four were initially deposited across a large area of the BCS and were subsequently affected by erosion and the formation of sandbanks. Probably, the formation and infill of the Ostend Valley is the result of a combination of erosive phases during successive glacial sea-level lowstands, and tidal scouring and infilling during the last interglacial highstand and early Holocene. The younger units are deposited in a straightforward vertical facies succession reflecting an overall transgressive context: first a tidal environment was established, followed by the formation of coastal, wave-dominated sandbanks, after which offshore tidal sandbanks formed under the current macro-tidal regime, and the continuing –but slowing- rise of the sea level.
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Green Hills School Repeats as Winner of the ‘Stuff the Stocking’ Contest
Posted on December 22, 2015 by Project Self-Sufficiency in Heartwarming, Helping Hands, Non-Profit Corner, Press Releases // 0 Comments
Green Hills Schools Student Council Faculty Advisor Beth Voris (second from left) with Student Council officers Ryan Rittie, Jocelyn Mull, Isobel Costello and Bridget Fajvin with the Stuff the Stocking trophy. Image courtesy of Project Self-Sufficiency.
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – Since November, local elementary, middle and high schools have participated in a friendly competition to donate toys to the Season of Hope toy drive to benefit children in Sussex and Northern Warren counties. Over the course of three days, a school bus donated by Denise Current of Stocker Bus Company and manned by volunteer drivers, picked up the toys and tallied all of the contents. When the dust settled, the school which donated the most toys was once again Green Hills School, with a whopping total of 422 items. In a unique twist, both second and third place in the contest were tied between two schools a piece; Merriam Avenue School and Newton High School each collected 275 toys, while Kittatinny and Reverend Brown gathered 231 toys.
Beth Voris, Green Hills Language Arts teacher and faculty advisor to the sixth grade student council spearheaded the toy drive on behalf of the school. “It was an honor to be a part of this. Project Self-Sufficiency is an amazing organization.” The student council coordinated a number of efforts to collect toys over the past few months, including an Activities Night with a discounted entry fee if a toy was donated. “Green is an affluent community and I tried to impress upon the students that not everyone is as fortunate as they are. Once December came around, the toys just started rolling in. It was breath-taking to see.” For the second year in a row, Green Hills School will be donating the $250 monetary prize back to the Season of Hope Toy Drive. “This is going to make so many other people’s lives brighter, ease so many burdens and just bring joy,” added Voris. “This is the whole spirit of the holiday. This is what it is all about.”
Stocker Bus Company employee and volunteer bus driver Natalie Gooding brought along her son, Erik, to take part in the collection of toys. “Today is the eleventh anniversary of the passing of my brother, Mark Fisher,” commented Gooding. “We like to honor his memory by focusing on community service.”
Trish Quinn and Rebecca Masoni, serve as Facilitators of the Kids Take Action Club at Reverend George A. Brown School, the club which spearheaded the toy drive at the school. “We have a very generous community,” commented Masoni as she surveyed the mound of toys donated by the children at Reverend Brown.
Student volunteer Erik Gooding is flanked by Pope John students Courtney Clifford (right) and Ruby Esposito (left). Photo courtesy of Project Self-Sufficiency.
Schools involved in this year’s competition included Blair Academy, Frankford Township School, Green Hills School, Hardyston Elementary School, Halsted Middle School, Hilltop Country Day School, Kittatinny Regional High School, Merriam Avenue School, Montague Elementary School, Newton High School, Northern Hills Academy, Ogdensburg School, Pope John XXIII High School, Reverend Brown School, Rolling Hills School, Sandyston-Walpack Elementary School, Sparta High School, Sussex Middle School, Valley Road School, and Wantage Elementary School.
Reverend Brown students Logan Hanley, Dylan Angner and Collin Mills. Image courtesy of Project Self-Sufficiency.
Schools which collected more than 100 toys included Frankford Township, Hampton, Hilltop Country Day School, Montague Elementary School, and Sandyston-Walpack. Those who gathered nearly 100 were Pope John, Rolling Hills, and Valley Road.
Project Self-Sufficiency spearheads the Season of Hope Toy Drive with the assistance of local social service agencies, other organizations and businesses. The group includes Charm, the Chatterbox Drive-In, iHeartMedia, Intercar Mercedes Benz, Pass it Along, Selective Insurance Company of America, Service Electric Broadband Cable, Sussex County Chamber of Commerce, Sussex Honda, The New Jersey Herald, The Printing Center, and Toys for Tots. The toy drive will serve more than 1,800 children this year.
“Having children involved in helping other children to enjoy the holiday season was very important to us,” noted Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency, in regard to the Stuff the Stocking contest. “We were very excited to have all of these schools come together in support of the low-income families in our area, and we hope to have even more schools participate next year.”
For information about the services offered by Project Self-Sufficiency, or to make a monetary donation to the Season of Hope Toy Drive, visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.
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The Justice Department under President Barack Obama has quietly dropped its legal representation of more than a dozen Bush-era Pentagon and administration officials – including former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and aide Paul Wolfowitz – in a lawsuit by Al Qaeda operative Jose Padilla, who spent years behind bars without charges in conditions his lawyers compare to torture.
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A three-judge panel blocked the current map from being used again in 2020, saying it favors the GOP.
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An official in the Charlotte Catholic Diocese resigned following an allegation of sexual misconduct.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools superintendent Clayton Wilcox seeks a big increase in county funding for the school system, with a focus on teacher pay and the district’s racial disparities.
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OPINION — “I think electing Republicans is better than electing Democrats,” said Rep. David Lewis, a Republican member of the North Carolina general assembly’s redistricting committee. “So, I drew this map to help foster what I think is better for the country.”
He added: “I propose that we draw the maps to give a partisan advantage to 10 Republicans and three Democrats, because I do not believe it’s possible to draw a map with 11 Republicans and two Democrats.”
If that is not quite a smoking gun, it’s definitely toasty to the touch.
Will quotes like that — transparently revealing the politics behind a policy that favors one party — be enough for the Supreme Court to meddle in the political maneuvering of partisan gerrymandering? This week’s hearings take on a North Carolina case and its mirror in Maryland, where Democrats are accused of skewing a district.
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Mar282019 TAGS: Congress, Gerrymandering, Maryland, North Carolina, race, Supreme Court, voting, voting rights
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in NC Gerrymandering Case
Featured at WCCB Rising
CHARLOTTE, NC — Both Republicans and Democrats do it, that is, draw voting district maps that advantages their side when they have the power, in order to stay in power. But with data, research and computer mapping, it is more possible than ever for politicians to choose their voters, rather than the other way around. In cases from North Carolina and Maryland, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether the practice of partisan gerrymandering has gone too far
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Mar272019 TAGS: Gerrymandering, Maryland, North Carolina, Supreme Court, voting rights
Opinion: Putin’s Job Is Easy When Americans Do It for Him
Russian president Vladimir Putin easily cruised to a fourth term this past weekend, surprising absolutely no one. The only nail-biters were how many people would head to the polls — always unpredictable when the victor is certain — and how completely Putin would trounce the token opposition. Now, presumably, the newly re-elected leader can turn his attention to meddling in elections in other countries.
Speaking of the United States, while both Democrats and Republicans would prefer a little more predictability in the November midterms, if not Russian-style oversight, it is members of the GOP who seem most nervous about the eventual outcomes, especially in close House races. And while the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity was officially disbanded in January, its spirit lingers on in hints from officials that certain votes should count more than others.
Mar202018 TAGS: Donald Trump, Gerrymandering, Kris Kobach, Vladimir Putin, voting, voting rights
Court panel says N.C. voting maps use unconstitutional partisan gerrymandering. What’s next?
CHARLOTTE, NC — North Carolina lawmakers are redrawing the state’s Congressional district maps, after judges called the old ones unconstitutional.
They have two weeks to get it done.
A panel of Federal Judges ruled Republicans’ created an unfair advantage when they used race and other partisan factors to create the current maps.
Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis stopped by Rising to offer some perspective.
Jan102018 TAGS: Gerrymandering, North Carolina, partisan politics, Politics, voting
Supreme Court examines voting districts
CHARLOTTE, NC — States must draw new election maps every 10 years. Dozens of North Carolina legislative maps were thrown out over illegal gerrymandering because judges said they violated the rights of black voters. Federal judges will consider new maps October 12th. The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned lawyers in a similar redistricting case in Wisconsin.
What happened Tuesday at the court?
Will Supreme Court Redistricting Case Change Elections – and North Carolina?
Can redistricting ever be fair?
Is nonpartisan redistricting possible?
Oct052017 TAGS: Gerrymandering, North Carolina, redistricting, Supreme Court, Wisconsin
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Apathy Grows in Syria's election
While many of us are understandably more interested in the upcoming elections in France, this weekend Syrians also go to the polls. But apparently, according to the article below from the Financial Times, even the Syrians don't care and are no longer pretending to care about the results of a one-party election.
The meaning of elections in one-party states (Iraq under Saddam Hussein, the former Soviet Union) is becoming harder and harder to defend. Still, you will find those who think elections equal democracy. No. Elections occur only every few years, and many people do not vote. Democracy consists in resolving disputes peacefully, day after day, and by the actions of independent institutions. It is often jeopardized--by terrorism and its supporters who call it "resistance to occupation," and by cronyism and corruption, which erode democratic institutions. If the people of Syria ever become free, the elections will become meaningful. The infrastructure for meaningful elections exists.
--Wendy in Washington, D.C., where we are fighting for meaningful federal representation as well
Apathy grows in Syria's one-party poll
By Ferry Biedermann in Beirut
Published: April 19 2007 18:51 | Last updated: April 19 2007 18:51
Voter apathy may be a grand phrase when applied to elections for a rubber-stamp parliament in an effective one-party state. But when even Syria's government-controlled Tishreen newspaper sees fit to point out a distinct lack of "enthusiasm" for the coming elections, interest must be at rock-bottom.
"Nothing on the ground indicates that the Syrian people are showing enthusiasm for the forthcoming elections for the people's assembly," Tishreen noted this month. The daily ascribed the apathy to a lack of debate on issues that affect the public and unfamiliarity with the role of parliament.
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Syrians, or rather a fraction of them if predictions are correct, will go to the polls on Sunday, inviting unfortunate comparisons with vibrant electoral processes in France and Nigeria which also hold presidential elections this weekend.
In Syria, voters will choose from almost 10,000 government-vetted candidates for 250 parliamentary seats, of which 170 are reserved for the ruling Ba'ath party and its allies. The other 80 go to independents, including many rich businessmen and industrialists who in practice do not dare diverge from the government line.
The authorities have cracked down hard on political opponents and human rights activists over the past year. Prominent writers such as Michel Kilo and human rights lawyers such as Anwar Bunni are still in jail, ostensibly for criticising the government's policies in Lebanon. Dissidents such as Kamal Labwani are still locked up after having had contacts with opposition groups abroad. Some have chosen exile and others have stopped speaking out.
It all seems part of a consolidation of power in the hands of President Bashar al-Assad, who inherited the mantle from his father Hafez al-Assad in 2000. Mr Assad is set to have himself reconfirmed as president later this year in a referendum in which he will be the only candidate.
The young ruler is regarded as having recovered from a wobbly period after the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the not altogether voluntary withdrawal of Syrian forces from Lebanon in 2005.
Full text (free) online at the Financial Times, http://www.ft.com/cms/s/cdb42308-ee9a-11db-8f38-000b5df10621,dwp_uuid=fc3334c0-2f7a-11da-8b51-00000e2511c8.html
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Casa Ibarra offer the best party package to suit your needs
This modern Filipino-inspired structure is the fifth and largest events property of the company to date. Located in MOA Complex, Casa Ibarra will be the venue of choice for new generations of Filipinos.
The name Ibarra’s is now associated with the best events memories in generations of Filipinos. Starting with Ibarra’s Garden in Padre Faura in the early 2000s, countless brides, debutantes and other celebrants have found an Ibarra’s location for their special occasions.
Last November 21, 2017, Ibarra’s Party Venues and Catering officially unveiled its fifth and grandest events venue, Casa Ibarra in MOA Complex, Pasay City. The impressive Casa Ibarra stands out from other buildings in this business and commercial district for its modern Filipino design.
Guests drive up to the porte-cochere for drop-off and enter the lobby dominated by the 11 x 3.5m Homage to Monet artwork of French-Filipino artist Olivia d’Aboville. Specially commissioned for Casa Ibarra, this artwork is made of 365 meters of handwoven silk from Palawan and Aklan. It is the artist’s largest work to date, and evokes an air of lightness and romance.
Putting the grand in grand ballroom is Casa Ibarra’s main centerpiece, the 600-sqm. Sala de Amor on the second floor. The grand ballroom accommodates as much as 350 guests and features six majestic capiz chandeliers and lighted onyx pillars. Each chandelier is made of over 20,000 capiz shells. On one side of the room is a grand stairway where steps light up one by one as the celebrant comes down to meet guests from a landing with two facing staircases. If a bride and groom ever wanted to make an entrance ala Beauty and the Beast, this is the way to do it.
For smaller events or parties, Casa Ibarra offers two function rooms on the ground floor, the Alegria and Hermosa rooms. Each room can fit 140 persons or you may opt to combine the two to accommodate a larger crowd.
An even more intimate venue would be the porte-cochere’s balcony, offering lively views of the district, or of the moonrise.
The area can fit as much as 80 guests for a small wedding set-up or for open air cocktails. It is also often used for photo shoots.
No party would be complete without glorious food and Ibarra’s has become known for offering a wide Filipino and international selection. Casa Ibarra carries Western, Mediterranean, Oriental, Spanish, and Filipino menu choices.
Some of their specialties and signature dishes are Ibarra’s hickory pork spare ribs, braised beef shank and seafood paella. Ibarra’s also provides off-site catering services for parties and corporate events. Clients range all across the metro and provinces, and yes, even international clients searching for great food and service.
Ibarra’s has over 17 years of experience in the party venue and catering business. Each location is distinctive in design and architecture. Ibarra’s Garden in Manila is a classic home from the 1920’s, with a garden inspired by American Art Deco architecture. Plaza Ibarra along Timog Avenue, Quezon City is a Mediterranean-themed garden with elegant ballrooms and lighted grand staircase. Bella Ibarra in Quezon Avenue was built around a timeless and elegant theme and is suited for both small and large gatherings. Villa Ibarra in Tagaytay is a small hotel offering stunning views of Taal Lake. It has often been booked primarily for weddings.
Casa Ibarra offers a modern Filipino take in its design and concept. Wood, capiz, raffia fabric and T’nalak, a special handweave from Mindanao, accentuate a lot of the interiors. The venue exudes quiet sophistication and Filipino pride. No wonder it gained many bookings upon its soft opening. Weddings, debuts, a baptismal, corporate events and a golden wedding celebration have made Casa Ibarra very busy, very fast.
A typical Ibarra’s package starts at about P133,000 all-in. This already includes numerous amenities but all still customizable to the client’s preferences. The company believes in giving great value for money for a hassle-free and enjoyable client event.
Ibarra’s banquet sales associates are also knowledgeable about many fine details like a church schedule or the duration of a ceremony. They assist a client from the preparation stage all the way to the end of an event. Now who wouldn’t want that kind of service?
So if you’re planning a baptism, a kiddie birthday, debut, wedding, product launch, graduation or the company’s next big office party, consider Casa Ibarra as your new partner in memory- and merrymaking.
Casa Ibarra
Lot 17, Coral Way, Central Business Park 1
Mall Of Asia Complex, Pasay City
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After the October Revolution, the artist lived in the Crimea for two years, then a year in Tiflis and Baku, after which he emigrated to France – his path lay from Batumi, through Marseille, and in 1919 the artist moved to Paris. There he becomes a set designer: he collaborates with the Bat and Balaganchik theaters. The whole activity of these theaters was due to Sudeikin. D.Z. Kogan, who studied the heritage of the artist, notes that the creative principles of the artist largely influenced and determined the activities of the theater. “Here is a light genre with a claim to the meaningful“ fooling ”, and stylization, and lightweight grotesque, and the sharpness of shifts and displacements, and confusion of theater and life, truth and lies, and the combination of earthiness and sublimity. The sketches and programs designed by him were popular among Russian emigration mainly due to the “Russian national style”.
In Paris, draws ballet performances for the troupe A. Pavlova (ballet “Fairy Dolls” and “Sleeping Beauty”). Participates in the Russian group exhibition in the Paris gallery “Dancy”. Continue reading →
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Konstantin Somov is one of the representatives of Russian symbolism. The development of the artist’s style was largely influenced by his studies at the Paris-based Colorassi studio (1897–1899); it was then that he mastered the lessons of modern and French rococo. The scenes of his canvases resemble gallant balls and masquerades, which were characteristic of the bygone XVIII century. Modernity in his works is mystically connected with the previous epoch, the genre scenes of his canvases are reminiscences of the last century, his characters vaguely resemble puppet Watteau, Boucher and Fragonard, but unlike their predecessors, the artist endows those depicted more mystical ghostly than elegant elegance. V.A. Lenyashin rightly noted that the sources of Somov “beyond the borders of the past days” are much deeper, more blunt: Botticelli, Watteau, Hoffmann.
The ghostly transparent eroticism, without which Somov did not think of art, then permeates the irreversibly spicy pages of the Book of the Marquise, appears about (like the Casanova doll) in the naively challenging and mechanically outspoken image of Columbine. Continue reading →
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Mildred Pierce — 2012 version — The Guy Pearce Papers — 3
Mildred Peirce – directed by Todd Haynes. Drama. A single mother in the Depression struggles to support herself, and turns to baking, which leads to great success with the business and great failure with her daughter and her lover. 5 part mini series. Color 2012.
He enters our field of vision with exactly the right hair, as a sort of male Veronica Lake. Peering from beneath the springy, pendulant twin locks his center-dividing part grants it, his hair is so much of the period of the ‘30s, that one is stunned to remember that that is so. Stunned also by this choice of hair, which is always a leading choice for an actor, and which supports what he makes of the character of this louche playboy: Dan Duryea and George Plimpton rolled up into one, with a dash of impatience and a soupcon of charm. He is fully embodied. Guy Pierce is so at ease inside this smarmy prince that one cannot but admire his style at the same time that one deplores its effects. He is an actor of great phsyical dispatch, with a neck feathered for mating dance at all times. The accent is perfect, as usual with this actor. It never gets misplaced; it never is exaggerated; he is never lost behind it. This is true of the accents of all the players in this perfectly cast piece. Morgan Turner as a young miss putting on airs makes her character so infuriating, one can only send her flowers of congratulations, since that is exactly what the character, and with no holds barred, should be. The range of casting is a cake rich throughout. Evan Rachel Wood is exactly right as the musician the young Veda Pierce grows into. Yes, one thinks, that unusual little girl could have become this raving beauty, and Wood must have copied the younger actor’s performance to get the character so right. Bryan F. O’Byme has this great moving mug; another face of the period; he keeps the story of Mildred’s husband covert and easy, until the very end. A wonderful actor, as, of course, is Melissa Leo as Mildred’s crony and another one, James Le Gros as Mildred’s aid and abettor. Mare Winningham, a waitress, is a creature entirely out of the ‘30s. She existed never after. Remarkable in this picture, in fact, are all the ‘30s production values – music by Carter Burwell, set and art decoration by Peter Rogness and Ellen Christiansen, and all the cars correct. I lived through that time, so I know. But what is most remarkable of all are the costumes by Ann Roth. They are exactly right at every turn. And they are particularly suited to our belovèd Kate Winslet who is not an elegant woman or a fashion plate like Evan Rachel Wood, and who is dressed perfectly for her type, in every scene, as is everyone else, male and female. Winslet brings to the character a determined mother-love, a love which hangs onto her daughter and blinds her to what she is. Winslet is earthy. You believe she can make pies and quarter fowl. Joan Crawford in the part you never believe could do either, but Crawford brought a trait inherent in her, the desire to pull herself up by her bootstraps (or ankle straps) and better herself. Crawford was like that in person, and you believed her drive towards that end. It worked for the role. What Winslet brings to the role is the temperament of a woman who is uneducated and ignorant, a woman who never had a single ambition; had many feelings but no thoughts; lived from day to day, pie to pie. Winslet is always lovable; Crawford never is. Crawford was always special; Winslet never is, and it serves her well. When you see her at the concert leaning forward to understand an aria, you see that, try as she might, she is aesthetically cut off from understanding or appreciation or even enjoyment. She tries too hard for her ever to get it – a human being like that. The director and his cronies give a silly, because unprepared commentary, unworthy of the film they have made. But one thing they do say is that, unlike the Crawford version, they have stayed close to James M. Caine’s novel. Of it they have made an interesting and commanding rendition. A remarkable achievement by all.
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Pre-EUREC4A – a virtual campaign sets the stage for future field study
Between 20 January and 20 February 2018 Pre-EUREC4A 2018, a virtual field study, investigated the atmosphere over the downwind trade-winds of the Tropical Atlantic. During Pre-EUREC4A 2018 teams of scientists from several European institutions focused their attention on the atmospheric conditions in the field area, so as to calibrate expectations for the actual EUREC4A field study planned for the same time period in 2020. In the course of the virtual field campaign, daily weather and instrument reports from the instruments at the Barbados Cloud Observatory (BCO), run by the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M), were compared with daily satellite imagery. In focus was a study region spanning 5ºN to 30ºN and from 20ºW to 60ºW. The first Pre-EUREC4A study took place in 2017, pre- EUREC4A 2018 build on this, also with the addition of special measurements. The EUREC4A planning will culminate in Jan-Feb 2019, with a third virtual field study, pre-EUREC4A 2019.
The upcoming field study EUREC4A (Elucidating the role of clouds-circulation coupling in climate) is a French-German initiative in support of the World Climate Research Programme's (WCRP) Grand Science Challenge on Clouds, Circulation and Climate Sensitivity. It aims at advancing understanding of the interplay between clouds, convection and circulation and their role in climate change: How resilient or sensitive is the shallow cumulus cloud amount to variations in the strength of convective mixing, surface turbulence and large-scale circulations? How do the radiative effects of water vapour and clouds influence shallow circulations and convection? What are the implications for the spatial organization of clouds and convection in the tropics, and for climate sensitivity? By simultaneously, and for the first time, linking patterns of cloudiness to the larger scale circulations in which they are imbedded EUREC4A investigators hope to unravel some of the mysteries surrounding how clouds respond to and influence climate change.
To address these questions the core, and presently supported, EUREC4A measurements will focus on quantifying how cloud amount in shallow cumulus layers responds to changes in the large-scale environment, and how shallow clouds affect the radiation field and contribute to the aggregation of deeper, precipitating, convection. The measurements will also test retrievals of cloud and atmospheric properties, and numerical simulations of shallow cumulus cloud regimes by large-eddy simulation, weather prediction and climate models. Through international cooperation complementary objectives will also be explored, which range from investigations of the role of ocean mesoscale eddies in air-sea interactions, to the role of clouds in the momentum transport of the atmosphere, to the organization of shallow clouds to the much broader question of the dynamics of the Intertropical Convergence Zone over the Atlantic.
Figure: Schematic of planned EUREC4A flight operations, with surveying circles flown by HALO, and back and forth (mattress-spring-shaped) patterns flown near 1 km by the ATR-42. The low-level flight legs will map out the cloud conditions and constrain the mass budget of the sub-cloud layer, the surveying circles will document the large-scale conditions with sondes, and remotely sense the underlying cloud field. Ship-based surface remote sensing will complement aircraft measurements and also support insitu measurements using kite-borne sensors.
The nucleus for the field study involves the deployment of two research aircrafts (the German HALO and the French ATR42), an array of ocean going research vessels, advanced ground based remote sensing, a new generation of sophisticated satellite remote sensing and state-of-the-art turbulence-resolving modelling (100 m, over thousands of km). Operations will focus on an area over the shelf oceans east of Barbados (57 W 13 N) for six weeks period between 20 January and 20 February 2020. This period will overlap with ADM-Aeolus and perhaps also EarthCARE, two flagship satellite platforms of the European Space Agencies Living Planet Programme. These operations build on a decade of measurements in the tropical Atlantic, initiated with the establishment of the BCO in 2010, and continued with two aircraft campaigns with HALO: NARVAL in December 2013, and NARVAL2 in August 2016.
Overview Paper EUREC4A:
Bony, S., B. Stevens et al.: EUREC4A: A Field Campaign to Elucidate the Couplings Between Clouds, Convection and Circulation. Surv. Geophys. (2017) 38:1529-1568, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10712-017-9428-0
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The thriving Junior section of Muckross Hockey Club was founded in the early 1990s, and continues to grow at a rapid rate. MHC Junior Club introduces young girls to the sport of hockey in an environment built on the key foundations of fun and friendship! MHC Juniors come from a variety of different schools – membership is open to all girls from first class in primary school to sixth year in secondary school. Many MHC Juniors transition from our Sunday sessions to playing Leinster League hockey with the MHC Senior Club, and subsequently become key members of the senior squads throughout their college years and beyond.
For any queries you may have, please email juniors@muckrosshc.com
Applications for new Junior Club membership for next season can be made from January 5th 2020.
All applications will be accepted via the ONLINE FORM which will be live from that date.
Applicants may be offered a place at any point from April to September, depending on the number of available spaces in each training group. The biggest intake of new players will be from players entering 1st Class in primary school in September.
Existing members will be asked to renew in April for the following season. When that process is complete, we will be able determine availability for the new season across all age groups.
Membership preference may be given in the following circumstances:
Applications from sisters, daughters and granddaughters of current members of Muckross Hockey Club
Applications from players in first year to fourth year who wish to commit to training and playing as a goalkeeper for a league team
Applications from players whose parents are capable and willing to commit to volunteering as coaches or team managers on a weekly basis
We do NOT select or offer membership based on ability at primary school level.
Selection based on ability may be required for players seeking places from second year to fourth years.
Please address any queries to the Junior Club email address: juniors@muckrosshc.com or membershipmuckrosshc@gmail.com
All members of Muckross Hockey Club pay their fees via the Easy Payments Plus system – either up front in full, or in instalments. The fee for an individual schoolgirl to join MHC Juniors is €210 – however, there are discounts applicable to multiple family members.
A full breakdown of membership costs in this instance is available on the Easy Payments Plus website. Click here!
GROUP CLASS / YEAR TIMES
FUN 4s First Class / Second Class TBC
Third Class TBC
SUPER 6s Fourth Class TBC
Fifth Class TBC
EXTREME 8s Sixth Class / First Year TBC
MINORS Second Year TBC
JUNIORS Third Year* TBC
Fourth Year* TBC
SENIORS Fifth Year training times will be confirmed shortly – it is expected to be mid-week with the ladies, however girls may also train with the fourth years if they prefer. All fifth year matches will be on Sundays. TBC
* Third Year and Fourth Year training times may change depending on the team selections
Muckross Hockey Club has a large number of coaches and age group managers dedicated to the Junior players. We are ALWAYS on the lookout for more volunteers – so, if you want to get involved, please get in touch via juniors@muckrosshc.com
Previous experience is NOT required to take part in an Introduction to Coaching Hockey Course – we have found in the past that some of our best coaches have had no prior experience of hockey! Typically, they have brought a wealth of experience from other sports which has transferred naturally – and of course personality and organisational skills are also of enormous benefit.
Our coaches are strongly encouraged to keep up to date with their professional development by attending stepping stones courses. In addition, we also invite guest coaches to run coach-the-coach sessions throughout the season.
Club spirit permeates all levels of Muckross HC, and we continually strive to develop our members – to this end, our younger players can often be seen helping with coaching and umpiring duties.
Phase 1 / Phase 2:
Coaches working with the Fun 4s and the Super 6s are expected to have completed an IHA Introduction to Coaching Hockey course, and be working towards an IHA Level 1 coaching qualification. The Head Coaches for each group have, at minimum, an IHA Level 1 qualification.
Phase 3 / Junior League Teams:
Coaches working with the Extreme 8s and Junior League squads all have an IHA Level 1 qualification, current playing experience, and are working towards an IHA Level 2 Coaching Course.
PHASE 1: Non-league for Players up to Sixth Class
There are no competitive leagues for players up to sixth class. Instead, clubs compete in festivals and inter-club blitz events where each team will play several games but no scores are kept, and no prizes are awarded. Teams taking part in a festival or blitz event are typically mixed ability.
FUN 4s: Girls in first to third class play 4 V 4 games in small spaces with four goals, with each team defending two goals and attacking two goals.
SUPER 6s: Girls in fourth and fifth class play 6 V 6 games on a quarter-size pitch. Ideally each team has one goalkeeper – rotated between the team after each game – and five outfield players.
EXTREME 8s: Girls in sixth class play 8-a-side games on a half-size pitch. Each team should have a goal-keeper and seven outfield players.
Towards the end of each season some more competitive games may be organised for the girls in sixth class. MHC organises a tournament each year and invites teams from Leinster to take part. As tournament hosts, we enter two teams – and these are selected based on ability.
PHASE 2 & 3: Leagues for Players up to Sixth Year
League teams are selected based on both ability and positions. We endeavour to ensure that each member has a team to play on – and as a result the club enters between 10 and 12 league teams each year.
Players from first to sixth year take part in leagues organised by the Leinster Hockey Association Junior Girls Club Development Committee. There are four leagues, and each league typically has an A, B, C and D division which is further sub-divided into different sections. Following an initial ’round robin’ phase, these leagues then divide into three levels – League, Shield and Plate. Crossover matches take place between sections leading to the semi-finals and finals. Fixtures are arranged at the start of each season – and outline fixtures should be available by the end of September.
Players are selected for league teams based on ability at the start of each season. The age group coaches are fully involved in the selection process, and each player is monitored throughout the season with a view to movement between teams as required. Teams are registered, and need to be re-registered if changes are required.
EXTREME 8s: Players up to and including First Year
This league is for 8-a-side teams, and is played on a half-pitch. Some girls from sixth class may be invited to play on the first year league teams – this is space dependent, for example the priority is to place ALL first years on teams – however players may be selected onto any of the league teams depending on their ability.
MINORS: Players up to and including Second Year
JUNIORS: Players from Third Year and Fourth Year
This category is different to that of the same title in schools leagues, which are age related. In club hockey girls can be in third or fourth year in school. Players going into third year should be aware that they may be competing for places on teams with girls who are older than them, and who already playing senior hockey in their school and/or within Muckross Hockey Club.
There is currently one cup competition for junior girls clubs in Leinster – the Junior Jacqui Potter Cup. Players up to inclusive of sixth year in school are eligible for selection on the MHC Juniors cup squad – including those players aged 15+ who may already be playing senior ladies hockey within Muckross Hockey Club.
SENIORS: Players up to Sixth Year
The MHC Juniors senior teams are made up of players who are predominantly in fifth and sixth year in school – quite a few will already be playing on different ladies teams in the Senior club, but this is an opportunity for them to come together for their own league games. The league is expected to be played out before Christmas with friendly matches, blitzes and cup games arranged throughout spring.
MHC Juniors: Parents Code of Conduct
MHC Juniors: Players Code of Conduct and Behaviour
Child Welfare and Protection Procedures
Allegations Against Leaders
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Booked for the weekend – books and buy links!
Not Like My Mother
Survival triumphs against all odds in the
battered Balkan lands. It is an heirloom passed down from generation to generation along with the richness of tradition, recipes, love and land.
Samira is forced into an arranged marriage with angry, and sometimes violent, Azis who can’t recover from the mental
torture of his part in a war he didn’t choose. Their union is the beginning of a generational story that spans from communist Yugoslavia to Australia, where the women look to each other for hope and survival. It is left to Yasna to fight the dark past of her family and find hope and love. Only through confronting the past can these women triumph over the hand they are dealt – and learn to forgive
and dream again.
Sony books
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H7CHBS
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Operation Swift Mercy
She needed help…someone brave…someone tough…someone like a rough and ready Marine.
When Mercy D’Silva, discovered her ex-boyfriend was behind an elaborate people smuggling movement, life as she once knew it, ended abruptly.
Finding herself on the run with no idea who to turn to for help, her days seemed numbered.
For Chase Maloney, everyone around him seemed to be
moving on, while he was simply marking time. When he decided to take a short break from groomsmen duties to go fishing, the last thing he expected to catch was a beautiful woman!
It wasn’t in his nature to turn his back on anyone in distress—especially not a woman… and especially not one who made him want to rethink his entire future. But protecting Mercy would prove somewhat difficult when she fought him every step of the way to keep him from getting mixed up in her problems.
http://www.amazon.com/Operation-Swift-Mercy-ebook/dp/B00919UP24/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1348313161&sr=1-1&keywords=operation+swift+mercy
Time Thief
Hunted for her ability to steal time, Bay North lives a life on the run. All she wants is to make the crime lord who slaughtered her family pay.
But now he’s set the ultimate hunter on her trail and Bay will need all her skills to carry out her revenge and survive.
Ex-Navy SEAL Sean Archer saw his team killed by a time thief in Afghanistan and came back a broken man. He’s made a dark deal with a criminal to
hunt down all time thieves and now Sean’s tracked the wily Bay North to Denver where he plans to rid the world of one more dangerous mutation.
But during a shootout, hunter and hunted find themselves depending on each other for survival. Joining forces to exact payback by stealing a priceless treasure, their reluctant alliance shatters both their defenses. Can Bay find the courage to trust? And can Sean convince a woman honed in revenge that she can have more than vengeance, blood and killing?
Website: http://annahackettbooks.com/
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Mr Right and Other Mongrels
Blissfully happy in her own universe Allegra (Ally) Johnson is the sweet best friend everyone wants to have.
Independently wealthy
she runs a charming second-hand bookshop in beachside Manly. Heck, sometimes she
even goes downstairs from her flat to run the shop in her Chinese silk pyjamas. It sounds like bliss. But is it enough?
When dog-phobic Allegra is rescued from an exuberant canine by the chivalrous Teddy Green, Australia’s
hottest TV celebrity and garden make-over guru, her life begins to change. Dramatically!
Unaware of Teddy’s fame Allegra finds herself falling for
him, despite her best attempts to resist his charm. Supported by her eccentric family and her fabulous gay friend Justin, Allegra embarks on an on-again off-again romance with Teddy, complicated by his jealous ex-girlfriend, fashionista Louisa and her own narcissistic hippy mother Moonbeam.
Will Ally be able to overcome her insecurities and find happiness with this possible Mr Right or will Teddy’s celebrity lifestyle prove to be too much? Mr Right and
Other Mongrels is a light-hearted story about how one chance encounter can
Buy link: Amazon
The disappearance of Matt’s sister stirs old wounds still raw from the death of their parents in a freak accident years before. When police contact Matthew to notify him of the mysterious events surrounding her kidnapping, he can’t help but feel that his introuvable ways hold him partly to blame.
As Matt tries to track Dree down, he’s plunged into a world where everything in not quite what it seems, and as he struggles for the truth, it brings him one step closer to the demons of his
As police move to find the kidnapper of a wealthy heiress, they ultimately stumble upon a killer without compunction.
With Detective Scott Balen on the case, he finds the deeper he becomes involved with trying to catch the killer everyone is looking for, the closer he comes to finding love with the one woman he should perhaps stay away from. The hardest questions will only be answered
after the killer has his day in court.
From the Australian landscape to the hills of Italy, iconic landmarks provide the backdrop for a family in tatters
searching for answers, a psychotic killer you’ll love to hate and an eclectic group of hit-men on a mission.
As old habits die hard, the game of life will prove there can only be one winner.
http://www.amazon.com/Switch-ebook/dp/B008YD86W4/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1348715493&sr=1-2-catcorr
Producing Real
A wild child rock chick and a boy next door roadie on a romp across Australia.
A romance about making music, fear of falling and being true.
http://www.amazon.com/Producing-Real-ebook/dp/B007HI2MB8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347800931&sr=8-1&keywords=producing+real
Identity Shift
Alexia Leigh leaves her father’s funeral determined to prove that his discovery of big-cat shape-shifters isn’t mythical nonsense. She wants to exonerate her deceased father’s name and reveal the secret shifters race is alive and well.
When she tracks down the elusive and wealthy Blake Powell to an old, run down apartment, she isn’t prepared for the instant attraction that flares between them. She wants only to focus on the reasons behind his name being on the aged parchment her father had found alongside some shifter bones. But almost immediately she finds herself on the run with Blake from a group of fanatics who believe all too much in the reality of shape-shifters.
When she gives into the attraction with Blake and has mind blowing sex with him again…and again, she realizes she has to choose between him or the evidence he can give her on a silver platter…
http://www.amazon.com/Identity-Shift-ebook/dp/B005KT2W3Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1348470306&sr=1-1&keywords=identity+shift
& Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/identity-shift-mel-teshco/1105859944?ean=2940011515118
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The Ring of Lost Souls
What if fairy tales were real?
“The figure was dark with jagged little edges. While it was an image only caught fleetingly out of the corner of her eye, it was possible to make some distinction in regards to its identity, which was not unlike a raven in
Larundel – A place plagued by lost souls.
A ring that has claimed a few of them.
And a woman who is about to collide with a world she has forgotten about.
When an abandoned mental asylum is set to be redeveloped, sinister events unfold in the community surrounding it.
Isobel moves into the neighbourhood looking for a new future only to find a past she never knew belonged to her. Is she a sane person living in an insane world or a crazy person trapped in reality?
Set in an actual abandoned mental institution on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia, THE RING OF LOST SOULS is a fast-paced fairy tale weaving together a believable blend of fantasy, urban legend and pure insanity.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00879OR6O
Emeline and the Mutants
What would you do if your whole family mutated
into hideous creatures?
Would you have the courage to do what had to be done when they threatened you life?
Emeline Hart is faced with this horrifying decision when the miraculous Haum vaccine changes into something monstrous. When the mutations start, there is no way to hide the fact that the world is now filled with people who are no longer dying of cancer, heart disease or diabetes. Instead, they become werewolves, vampires and trolls.
Follow Emeline and her newfound friend, Gwennie, as they fight to find the truth behind the death of Emeline’s brother, Warwick.
EMELINE AND THE MUTANTS is a fast-paced, post-apocalyptic tale of what happens when science goes wrong.
Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004PGNBCO
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You are here: HomeFeaturesInside Look: Dead Man's Run #1
Inside Look: Dead Man's Run #1
Lowdown - Special Feature
Posted by Greg Pak on Jan 20, 2012
Inside Look is Broken Frontier's director’s commentary-like feature in which creators take you behind the scenes of one of their latest comics to hit the stands. In this edition: Greg Pak on Dead Man's Run #1.
When Valhalla Entertainment's Ben Roberts called me up a couple of years ago and said "Jailbreak from Hell," I was instantly hooked. So it's a huge thrill this week to be debuting Dead Man's Run #1, a miniseries following a young cartographer as he builds a team of villains and monsters to break his sister out of a maximum security prison that just happens to be Hell itself.
The book was developed with Valhalla's Gale Anne Hurd, the legendary producer of Aliens and The Walking Dead, and the amazing crew at Aspen, including Frank Mastromauro and Vince Hernandez. The brilliant Tony Parker is pencilling and inking the book, with letters by Josh Reed and colors by David Curiel.
Read on for a few thoughts about the creative choices behind these first five pages -- and please feel free to ask your local retailer to hold a copy of the book for you today!
We pick up immediately after the events of Dead Man's Run #0, which hit stores back in October. It's always a challenge to figure out how to deal with #0 and #1 issues. Low cost #0 issues are a great way to hook readers into a new storyline. But that leaves you with the challenge of introducing your world again in a new way without treading water with the #1 issue. Our solution was to tell the story of Captain Romero and his journey to Hell in issue #0. Now in issue #1, we start with Romero's death, setting up the introduction of our actual main character, Sam Tinker, who's mentioned on this page.
Yes, I'm paid to write. But every once in a while, words fail me, particularly when describing subtle emotional states or expressions. With a couple of tricky panels on this page, I did something ridiculous I'd never tried before -- and took photos of myself trying to replicate the expressions in my head. So here I am trying to show Sam's deadpan surprise in panel 2 and Juniper's wry smile in panel 5.
Tony did an amazing job tolerating my craziness and bringing out the awesome in all these pages. Although I'm a little disappointed he didn't give Juniper my stubble.
A scene with just two people talking can be incredibly dramatic on a human level. But if you're telling your story visually, it's key to work in some kind of action and movement. Here we have Sam and Juniper in a car, which provides at least a touch of subconscious suspense -- on some level, we're wondering where they're going and if they'll get there.
At the same time, Tony's doing a great job of varying the angles panel-by-panel and moving in closer for more intimate moments, which creates its own sense of movement. And finally, Juniper's passing Sam this old map, which gives us something interesting visually to bring this past they're discussing to life. Great actors are geniuses with prop work -- Marlon Brando with the kitten in The Godfather might be the most classic example. Just the way a character handles an object can reveal something -- I'm a little bit in love with the way Juniper's handing the paper over using two fingers rather than her thumb in the last panel of Page Three. Again, almost on a subconscious level, a little detail like that helps dramatize Juniper's sass and spirit.
It's worth noting that the movement here is pretty minimal and subtle. We certainly could have found bigger ways to put our characters in motion. But storytelling depends a lot on contrast, and the quietness of these moments serves as a set up for...
...the big crash on this page. If we'd spent the previous couple of pages in slam-bang action, this crash might not have had the visceral impact it should.
Tony has fun here with tilting panels for impact. And he does a great job with the tiny emotional moment between Sam and Juniper. The hope is that by spending a couple of pages watching Sam and Juniper fight and reconcile in jokey brother-sister fashion, we've helped give this moment of crisis some real emotional impact.
Here on page 5 we're also paying off one of the promises on page 1. Romero says he wants Tinker; this crash is the means by which he gets him, as we'll soon see. I think it's valuable to be able to circle something around like that in the first four or five pages; it's like Act One of a screenplay. You want to resolve an element while pumping the story up to the next level.
Many thanks for reading, and please feel free to ping me via Twitter if you have any thoughts or questions about Dead Man's Run.
See you in Hell!
Dead Man's Run #1 by Greg Pak and Tony Parker is out now from Aspen Entertainment.
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Preview: Dead Man's Run #3 - written by Richard Boom on Sep 8, 2012
Greg Pak Talks X-Men Making Out, Dead Man's Run - written by Joshua Yehl on Nov 23, 2011
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Inside Look: Old City Blues - Part 4 - written by milonogiannis on Aug 1, 2011
Inside Look: I.C.E. #1 - written by Doug Wagner on Aug 8, 2011
Inside Look: Spontaneous #3 - written by Frederik Hautain on Sep 13, 2011
Dead Man's Run #0 - written by Chad Bonin on Nov 14, 2011
Dead Man's Run #1 - written by Chad Bonin on Jan 24, 2012
Mindfield #1 - written by Noel Bartocci on Jul 6, 2010
Mindfield #2 - written by Noel Bartocci on Jul 30, 2010
The Scourge #1 - written by Steven Surman on Sep 7, 2010
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Anna Mills on Nature Writing
Lively, thoughtful book reviews
I search the web for others' takes on nature writing, so why not offer my own? I hope you'll respond. Here's more on the blog philosophy.
Nature Writing for All in a Time of Crisis
It is hard to think of a time in history when a literature of nature is more desperately needed, and yet readers have never lead lives more distant from nature. In the last year, global warming has begun to surface as a mainstream issue for Americans. We are groping for the will and imagination to respond to the threat, but many of us feel at sea. Polemics and how-tos abound, but we are not all going to stop flying, ditch cars, and go solar tomorrow. Many of us are scrambling to hold ourselves or our families together, with abundant recourse to antidepressants, painkillers, Yoga, and credit cards. We may be the most privileged people in the world, but we often feel helpless. If we are to act, we must find a bridge between our current lives and needs and the life and needs of the planet. Where more logical to turn than to the genre which has long connected the personal with the natural, the genre which helped create the environmentalist movement?
Starting with Thoreau, American nature writing has explored both what we owe nature and what it gives us. Yet despite the wealth of respected contemporary writers like Annie Dillard, Barry Lopez, and Wendell Berry, the genre today remains marginal. When mainstream critics speak of it, they yawn. Joyce Carol Oates famously criticized nature writing for what she called its "painfully limited set of responses: reverence, awe, piety, mystical oneness." Nature writer David Gessner declares himself "sick of nature," and imagines livening up the nature writing soirée by getting Thoreau drunk. Even eco-critic Robert MacFarlane feels no need to substantiate his claim that, "So much nature-minded art suffers from the tonal sins of polemicism, piety or plangency."
Nature writing is no narrower or more pious today than it was in Thoreau's time. It's we, the public, who have grown restive and indifferent. Thoreau's fellow citizens knew the local huckleberry patch almost as well as he did, and they responded not just to his exhortations but to his "hail fellow" moments of humor and camaraderie. Now, the bio of every prominent nature writer includes a career as a naturalist or a dwelling in undeveloped country. These writers still address the reader both charismatically and informally, as spiritual authorities and as peers. They draw on the familiar, friend-to-friend essay tradition as well as the Romantic prophetic tradition. Americans, however, cannot easily see them as peers. It is hard for us to imagine living in the sagebrush or recognizing an egret's spoor. We still need our prophets, but we also need to supplement their works. We need a nature literature by and for the laity.
Some signs point to the beginning of such a literature. Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle preaches local food for global reasons, but it also recounts, whimsically, a family experiment. In A Walk in the Woods, Bill Bryson presents himself as an inexperienced middle-aged man who walks the Appalachian Trail with a hopeless-case buddy. He asks us to worry with him, in between comic scenes, about the trees and the songbirds. Ian Frazier stalks urban parks in search of suspended trash in "Bags in Trees." Still, despite Bill McKibben's 2005 call, "What the warming world needs now is art, sweet art," we are hard pressed to find personal essays that confront the most urgent aspect of our relationship to nature--climate change. In one exception, the essay “My Bird Problem,” Jonathan Franzen describes how his obsession with birds makes him "inconveniently obliged to care" about the species that will disappear with rising temperatures. Franzen doesn't convert to activism at the end, but he suggests that even the inactivists may have a role to play.
It is easy to criticize the self-absorption of Americans, but we will get further if we consider the self a gateway to the political. Personal essays create a sense of intimacy and make space for irreverent, exploratory, self-critical, humorous reflection, even on a topic as nauseating as the cooking of the biosphere. I am curious to know what essayists from Richard Rodriguez to David Sedaris think and feel about this looming subject. Could there be memoir along the lines of Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love or Annie Lamott's Grace, Eventually which delves into the reconsiderations which climate change necessitates? These writers and a host of others might help me figure out how I, short of becoming an Al Goress, want to act.
So far, the world hasn’t tried to curb emissions enough to prevent widespread human and non-human loss of life. Nature and the way we're heating it had better show up soon in our shared inquiries into our lives. Else it will be business and neuroses as usual, until it isn't.
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I am a nature writer and essayist based in the Bay Area. I teach English at City College of San Francisco and spend my summers in the Sierra Nevada. My pieces appear or are forthcoming in Cimarron Review, The Writer's Chronicle, Isotope: A Journal of Literary Nature and Science Writing, North Dakota Quarterly, Under the Sun, Banyan Review, Three Candles, and the anthology Fresh Water: Women Writing on the Great Lakes. I am working on a memoir titled How to Court Mountains. Email: AnnaRMills at sbcglobal.net
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Orange County HELP Ordinance (PDF)
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Domestic Partnership Registry and HELP Ordinance
The Orange County Domestic Partnership Registry and HELP (Health, Education and Life Protections) Ordinance allow you to select a surrogate to make critical decisions for you when you are incapacitated or otherwise unable to make them yourself. These include decisions on medical care, end-of-life management and funeral arrangements.
Under the ordinance, you designate this surrogate in an affidavit, which you can download from the Orange County Comptroller’s Office. You can find the link below. You then have the option of filing the form with the Comptroller’s office. This helps ensure your choice is honored countywide.
HELP provides two options.
The first is for people who want to select a relative or perhaps an acquaintance to serve as a surrogate, who is referred to as their “support person.“ For example, two senior citizens who don’t have nearby family members may want to designate each other as support persons. The HELP affidavit allows them to specify what rights and powers they want to assign each other.
The second option is for couples, either same-sex or heterosexual, who are in a committed relationship and share a mutual residence. They can fill out a Domestic Partnership Registration affidavit. This form automatically grants each partner a number of rights including visitation in hospitals or correction facilities, emergency notification, health care and burial decisions, and education decisions for a child.
The forms are now available for download.
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(Reuters) – U.S. chipmaker Micron Technology Inc on Wednesday said it sees a recovery in the memory chip market coming and reported a quarterly profit that beat estimates as cost controls helped offset falling demand and prices, sending its shares up nearly 5 percent.
The logo of U.S. memory chip maker MicronTechnology is pictured at their booth at an industrial fair in Frankfurt, Germany, July 14, 2015. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Micron makes NAND storage chips that are used in phones and internet servers as well as DRAM chips that help computer processors communicate with those storage chips.
The company beat revenue expectations for the fiscal second quarter ended Feb. 28. Although it gave a forecast for its fiscal third quarter that was below Wall Street’s expectations, Micron said demand is likely to begin growing again by its fourth quarter.
The results come against the backdrop of a glut in the global semiconductor industry triggered by waning demand for smartphones and spotty purchasing patterns by cloud-computing vendors, which hurt chipmakers such as Intel Corp earlier this year.
Meantime, Micron trimmed its spending plans and said it had idled some factory lines to bring its chip output in line with lower demand, helping keep profits flowing and a share buyback plan on track.
For its fiscal second quarter, Micron generated nearly $1 billion in free cash flow and a profit of $1.71 per share, excluding items. That was down from $2.82 a year earlier but above Wall Street expectations of $1.67, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.
“Certainly Micron has not been in a situation before where it’s been able to deliver such healthy profitability and cash flow in an adverse industry environment,” Chief Executive Sanjay Mehrotra said in an interview with Reuters.
Kinngai Chan, an analyst with Summit Insights Group, said investors were focusing on the outlook for a recovery in the second half of the calendar year, with the fiscal third quarter forecast representing “the bottom for Micron’s near-term sales and gross margin.”
The Boise, Idaho-based company said on Wednesday it expects revenue between $4.6 billion and $5 billion for its fiscal third quarter, falling short of analyst expectations of $5.3 billion according to IBES data from Refinitiv. The company cut planned capital expenditures for the 2019 fiscal year to $9 billion, Micron executives said, down from a previous forecast of between $9 billion and $9.5 billion.
Revenue fell to $5.84 billion from $7.35 billion, beating expectations of $5.3 billion.
The company said it bought back 21 million shares of its common stock for $702 million during the quarter as part of its $10 billion share buyback program, leaving a net cash position of $2.99 billion.
Reporting by Sayanti Chakraborty in Bengaluru and Stephen Nellis in San Francisco; editing by Sriraj Kalluvila and Leslie Adler
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It has an anti-drug message in which [[Prince]] says that "purple music" does the same to his brain as reefer or cocaine. [[Prince]]'s voice sounds slightly manipulated (although not to the effect that he would later utilize for the [[Album: Camille|Camille]] songs), to suggest he is indeed getting high on his music as he sings.
The song made its first and live appearance 28 years after its recording, on [[23_July 2010-am|23 July 2010 (a.m.)]], played in a medley with [[All The Critics Love U In New York]].
The song made its first live appearance 28 years after its recording, on [[23_July 2010-am|23 July 2010 (a.m.)]], played in a medley with [[All The Critics Love U In New York]].
When [[Prince]] started playing it regularly on the [[Prince: Piano & A Microphone 2016|Piano & A Microphone Tour]] in 2016 the song was listed on setlists as '''Welcome 2 The Freedom Galaxy'''. It is possible [[Prince]] worked on an updated studio version in 2016
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Purple Music
Performer: Prince (assumed)
Writer(s): Prince (assumed)
Producer(s): Prince (assumed)
First and last live appearance:
23 July 2010 (a.m.): New Morning, Paris, France (medley with All The Critics Love U In New York)
25 March 2016 (show 2): Sony Centre For The Performing Arts, Toronto, ON, Canada
Performed regularly on tour:
Piano & A Microphone Tour
Performed occasionally in shows:
Purple Music is an unreleased song, recorded at some point in 1982 at Prince's Kiowa Trail Home Studio, Chanhassen MN, USA. It is unknown if it was considered for inclusion on 1999 or any other project.
The song is a somewhat monotonous uptempo track, sparsely instrumented by a bouncy drum machine beat provided by the Linn LM-1 and a synth bass line, a scratchy guitar lick reminiscent of Controversy and a simple synth-lead line, not too far removed from the lead line of All The Critics Love U In New York.
It has an anti-drug message in which Prince says that "purple music" does the same to his brain as reefer or cocaine. Prince's voice sounds slightly manipulated (although not to the effect that he would later utilize for the Camille songs), to suggest he is indeed getting high on his music as he sings.
The song made its first live appearance 28 years after its recording, on 23 July 2010 (a.m.), played in a medley with All The Critics Love U In New York.
When Prince started playing it regularly on the Piano & A Microphone Tour in 2016 the song was listed on setlists as Welcome 2 The Freedom Galaxy. It is possible Prince worked on an updated studio version in 2016
1982 Kiowa Trail Home Studio,
Chanhassen MN, USA Basic tracking
Recording Personnel
Prince - all vocals and instruments (assumed)
Unreleased Versions
Purple Music Studio
Purple Music Studio Slightly different mix with extra guitar and vocal differences
The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)
Purple Medley < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > > Purple Rain
Retrieved from "http://princevault.com/index.php?title=Purple_Music&oldid=214549"
Songs (Prince)
Recorded 1982
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Polish research on sea and atmosphere physics carried out in West Antarctica, 1977-1990
Henryk Gurgul
Polish Polar Research | 1998 | vol. 19 | No 1-2 | 103-112
Keywords West Antarctica sea atmosphere physics
The article presents a review of the researches on sea and atmospheric physics conducted by the Polish expeditions in Antarctica from 1977 to 1990.
New place names introduced in South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula by the Polish Geodynamic Expeditions, 1984-1991
Krzysztof Birkenmajer
Keywords West Antarctica new place names
The paper presents a catalogue, with description, detailed map location and references to first publications, of new place names introduced mainly during the Polish Geodynamic Expeditions to West Antarctica, 1984-1991. In the South Shetland Islands, new place names were introduced in parts of King George Island and Deception Island (Some new names for Admiralty Bay, King George Island and Penguin Island, introduced prior to 1984 but not yet formally described, are also included here). In Antarctic Peninsula, new place names have been introduced at Hope Bay (Trinity Peninsula), Arctowski Peninsula-Andvord Bay (Danco Coast/Gerlache Strait) and Paradise Harbour (Danco Coast).
Geology of Gerlache Strait, West Antarctica. I. Arctowski Peninsula
Polish Polar Research | 1995 | vol. 16 | No 1-2 | 47-60
Keywords West Antarctica magmatic arc Mesozoic
The rocks exposed along the western coast of Arctowski Peninsula and on offshore islands, Danco Coast (West Antarctica), represent the following lithostratigraphic units: the Trinity Peninsula Group metasediments (?Permian-Triassic); the Antarctic Peninsula Volcanic Group lavas, agglomerates and tuffs (Lower Cretaceous); the Andean Intrusive Suite, including adamellite, granite, granodiorite, diorite, tonalite and gabbro plutons (mid-Cretaceous), moreover basic and acid hypabyssal dykes (?Upper Cretaceous). The relationships between these rock-units are shown in geological map and sketches of field exposures.
Geological research of the Polish Geodynamic Expeditions to West Antarctica, 1984-1991: Antarctic Peninsula and adjacent islands
Keywords West Antarctica metasediments magmatic arcs rifting volcanism
During the Polish Geodynamic Expeditions to West Antarctica, 1984-1991, led by A. Guterch, the scientific research of the geological group (leader K. Birkenmajer) included stratigraphic, sedimentological, petrological, tectonic, volcanological and Quaternary geology studies. They were caried out mainly in the area of Antarctic Peninsula, Palmer Archipelago and South Shetland Islands (the results from King George Island have been reviewed separately, in 1996). The major scientific archievements are: (1) introduction of formal lithostrati-graphical standards, recognition of tectonic structure, and sedimentological characteristics of the Trinity Peninsula Group (?Upper Permian-Triassic) metasediments (Antarctic Peninsula: Hope Bay and Paradise Harbour; Livingston Island: Hurd Peninsula); (2) elaboration of Late Mesozoic-TTertiary magmatic successions (Antarctic Peninsula Volcanic Group and Andean Intrusive Suite) on northern Antarctic Peninsula (Hope Bay; Arctowski Peninsula; Paradise Harbour - Gerlache Strait); (3) together with geophysical group: elaboration of lithospheric transect from South Shetland Islands to Antarctic Peninsula; (4) elaboration of Late Cenozoic evolution stages of the Bransfield Basin and Rift, as based on geological and palaeontological record; (5) introduction of a revised volcanostratigraphic standard, and reconstruction of evolution stages, of the Deception Island volcano (South Shetland Islands); (6) reconstruction of the Holocene history in some areas of Antarctic Peninsula (Hope Bay) and South Shetland Islands (King George Island). The results of palaeontological and sedimentological research on Seymour and Cockburn islands (NE Antarctic Peninsula) were presented separately.
Report on the Polish geological investigations in West Antarctica, 1990/91
Polish Polar Research | 1991 | vol. 12 | No 3 | 369-390
Keywords West Antarctica regional geology stratigraphy sedimentology tectonics volcanology mapping
Geological investigations of the 4th Polish Geodynamic Expedition to West Antarctica, summer 1990/91, covered the following topics: volcanological studies and mapping at Deception Island; stratigraphic, palaeonotological and sedimentological studies, and mapping of Tertiary glacial and glacio-marine strata on King George Island; sedimentological and mesostructural studies, and mapping at Hurd Peninsula, Livingston Island; and palaeontological sampling of Jurassic (Mount Flora Formation) and Trinity Peninsula Group deposits at Hope Bay, Trinity Peninsula.
Report on the Polish geological investigations in the Antarctic Peninsula sector, 1987—1988
Polish Polar Research | 1988 | vol. 9 | No 4 | 505-519
Keywords West Antarctica regional geology stratigraphy tectonics sedimentology volcanology
Geological investigations of the 3rd Polish Geodynamic Expedition to West Antarctica, 1987—1988, covered the following topics: sedimentological and mesostructural studies of the Trinity Peninsula Group (?Carboniferous — Triassic) at Hope Bay, Cape Legoupil and Andvord Bay, Antarctic Peninsula, and at South Bay. Livingston Island (South Shetland Islands); late Mesozoic plant-bearing terrestrial sediments at Hope Bay; Antarctic Peninsula Volcanic Group, Andean-type plutons and systems of acidic and basic dykes (Upper Cretaceous and ?Tertiary) at Trinity Peninsula and around Gerlache Strait (Arctowski Peninsula, Anvers and Brabant islands); basalts and hyaloclastites within Tertiary glacigenic successions of King George Island; volcanic succession of the Deception Island caldera.
Trinity Peninsula Group (Permo-Triassic?) at Hope Bay, Antarctic Peninsula
Keywords West Antarctica Permo-Triassic (?) marine turbidites structure lithostratigraphy
The Trinity Peninsula Group (Permo-Triassic?) at Hope Bay, northern Antarctic Peninsula, is represented by the Hope Bay Formation, more than 1200 m thick. It is subdivided into three members: the Hut Cove Member (HBF,), more than 500 m thick (base unknown), is a generally unfossiliferous marine turbidite unit formed under anaerobic to dysaerobic conditions, with trace fossils only in its upper part; the Seal Point Member (HBF2), 170—200 m thick, is a marine turbidite unit formed under dysaerobic conditions, with trace fossils and allochthonous plant detritus; the Scar Hills Member (HBF3), more than 550 m thick (top unknown), is a predominantly sandstone unit rich in plant detritus, probably formed under deltaic conditions. The supply of clastic material was from northeastern sources. The Hope Bay Formation was folded prior to Middle Jurassic terrestrial plant-bearing beds (Mount Flora Formation), from which it is separated by angular unconformity. Acidic porphyritic dykes and sills cut through the Hope Bay Formation. They were probably feeders for terrestrial volcanics of the Kenney Glacier Formation (Lower Cretaceous) which unconformably covers the Mount Flora Formation. Andean-type diorite and gabbro plutons and dykes (Cretaceous) intrude the Hope Bay Formation, causing thermal alteration of its deposits in a zone up to several hundred metres thick. All the above units are displaced by two system of faults, an older longitudinal, and a younger transversal, of late Cretaceous or Tertiary age.
Benthic foraminifera from Pine Island and Ferrero bays, Amundsen Sea
Wojciech Majewski
Polish Polar Research | 2013 | No 2 | 169-200 | DOI: 10.2478/popore−2013−0012
Keywords West Antarctica Pine Island Bay faunal gradient dissolution Circumpolar Deep Water
Twenty one core tops from the central part of Pine Island Bay and nearby Ferrero Bay were collected in early 2010. They originate from a poorly studied area of the Amundsen Sea influenced at greater depths by relatively warm Circumpolar Deep Water. Almost all samples came from water−depths between 550 and 900 m and yield benthic foraminiferal assemblages of moderate variability with a significant decrease in calcareous forms with increasing water−depth. In total, 93 benthic taxa, belonging to 71 genera, are identified at the species level. They share a greater percentage of common species with the Ross Sea than with South Shetland Islands, most likely due to stronger climatic dissimilarity with the latter. Interestingly, the assemblages from Pine Island Bay, share the greatest numbers of taxa with assemblages described from Lützow−Holm Bay in East Antarctica, where the influence of Circumpolar Deep Water has been also recognized.
Polish Geodynamic Expeditions - seismic structure of West Antarctica
Aleksander Guterch Marek Grad Tomasz Janik Piotr Środa
Keywords West Antarctica Antarctic Peninsula Bransfield Strait deep seismic sounding crustal thickness lithospheric structure subduction zone
During the Polish Antarctic Geodynamic Expeditions, 1979-91, a wide geophysical and geological programme was performed in the transition zone between the Drake and South Shetland microplates and the Antarctic Plate, in West Antarctica. In the Bransfield Strait area, and along passive continental margin of the Antarctic Peninsula, 20 deep seismic sounding profiles were made. The interpretation yielded two - dimensional models of the crust and lithosphere down to 80 km depth. In the coastal area between the Palmer Archipelago and the Adelaide Island, the Earth's crust has a typical continental structure. Its thickness varies from 36 to 42 km in the coastal area, decreasing to about 25-28 km toward Pacific Ocean. In the surrounding of Bransfield Strait, the Moho boundary depth ranges from 10 km beneath the South Shetland Trench to 40 km beneath Antarctic Peninsula. The crustal structure beneath the Bransfield Strait trough is highly anomalous. Presence of a high-velocity body, with longitudinal seismic wave velocities Vp > 7,0 km/s, was detected there in the 6-32 km depth range. This inhomogeneity was interpreted as an intrusion, coinciding with the Deception-Bridgeman volcanic line. In the transition zone from the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands, a seismic boundary in the lower lithosphere occurs at a depth ranging from 35 to 80 km. The dip of both the Moho and this boundary is approximately 25° towards the southeast, indicating the direction of subduction of the Drake Plate lithosphere under the Antarctic Plate. Basing on the results of four Polish Geodynamic Expeditions, the map of crustal thickness in West Antarctica is presented.
Lithospheric transect Antarctic Peninsula-South Shetland Islands, West Antarctica
Krzysztof Birkenmajer Aleksander Guterch Marek Grad Tomasz Janik Edward Perchuć
Keywords West Antarctica Antarctic Peninsula South Shetland Islands lithosphere structure deep seismic soundings plate tectonic elements geology
The lithospheric transect South Shetland Islands (SSI) — Antarctic Peninsula (AP) includes: the Shetland Trench (subductional) and the adjacent portion of the SE Pacific oceanic crust; the South Shetland Microplate (younger magmatic arc superimposed on continental crust); the Bransfield Rift and Platform (younger back-arc basin); the Trinity Horst (older magmatic arc superimposed on continental crust); the Gustav Rift (Late Cenozoic) and James Ross Platform (older back-arc basin). Deep seismic sounding allowed to trace the Moho discontinuity at about 30 km under South Shetlands and at 38—42 km in the northern part of Antarctic Peninsula (Trinity Horst), under typical continental crust. Modified crust was recognized under Bransfield Strait. Geological interpretation based on deep seismic refraction and multichannel reflection soundings, and surface geological data, is presented.
2-D seismic models of the lithosphere in the area of the Bransfield Strait, West Antarctica
Marek Grad Aleksander Guterch Tomasz Janik Piotr Środa
Keywords West Antarctica Bransfield Strait deep seismic sounding lithospheric structure subduction zone
During the Polish Antarctic Geodynamical Expeditions in 1979-91, deep seismic sounding measurements were performed in the transition zone between the Drake and South Shetland Microplates and the Antarctic Plate in West Antarctica. For the Bransfield Strait area, the seismic records of five land stations in South Shetland Islands and two stations at the Antarctic Peninsula were used. The interpretation yielded two—dimensional models of the crust and lithosphere down to 80 km depth. In the uppermost crust, the unconsolidated and poorly consolidated young sediments with velocities of 1.9 — 2.9 km/s cover the layers 4.0—4.2 and 5.6—5.9 km/s. The crustal structure beneath the trough of Bransfield Strait is highly anomalous. The presence of a high velocity body, with longitudinal seismic wave velocities vp > 7.0 km/s, was detected in the 6 — 30 km depth range. This inhomogeneity was interpreted as an intrusion, coinciding with the Deception—Bridgeman volcanic line. For the uppermost crust, a qualitative comparison was made between the results from the reflection profiles (GUN) and deep seismic sounding profiles (DSS). In the study area, the Moho boundary depth ranges from 10 km beneath the South Shetland Trench to 40 km under the Antarctic Peninsula. In the transition zone from the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands, a seismic boundary in the lower lithosphere occurs at a depth ranging from 35 to 80 km. The dip of both the Moho and this boundary is approximately 25°, and indicates the direction of subduction of the Drake Plate lithosphere under the Antarctic Plate. The results obtained were compared with earlier results of seismic, gravity and magnetic surveys in West Antarctica. A scheme of geotectonic division and a geodynamical model of the zone of subduction of the Drake Plate under the Antarctic Plate is compared with subduction zones in other areas of the circum-Pacific belt.
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Satoshi Tomiie - Renaissance Presents: The Masters Series Volume 11
As 2008 nears it's conclusion, Renaissance continues it's strong line-up of releases over the last several months, announcing the upcoming release of the 11th chapter in it's acclaimed Masters Series. Once again they invite Satoshi Tomiie to helm the project, marking his third compilation for the label, following on from a previous Masters album and the well received inaugural 3D compilation. The album features an array of fine cuts, from artists that include Shur-I-Kan, Marc Romboy, Layo & Bushwacka and a new original production from Satoshi himself under the name of Mes, and will be released in early November.
An Interview with John Digweed
Hot on the heels of a succesful 10th anniversary party at Matter and with the release of the Bedrock 10 : Past Present And Future co-inciding with this landmark, to wrap up our extensive coverage of the anniversary, we are proud to present a new interview with the founder of Bedrock himself, John Digweed. In this exclusive feature he talks about the 10th anniversary party and the inspiration behind the album, the changes he has seen occur throughout, the highs and lows of the past decade and much more more..
DJ Agent 86 - Balance Presents: Electric_04
While we have to wait until early 2009 for the 14th installement of the main Balance series, helmed by Joris Voorn, those Australians at EQ, never ones to idle prepare to unleash the latest chapter of their Electric project. After Ben Korbel promptly put together the previous incarnation, the label turned to DJ Agent 86, whos fusion of hip-hop, house, techno rock, electro, breaks and everything in between inside and outside the box on the circuits of Adelaide and Melbourne is now about to be showcased on a global scale as Balance Presents : Electric_04.
Bedrock 10 Feature: Part Ten / Tom Middleton
As our Bedock 10 multi part artist feature reaches it's conclusion, Tom Middleton offers his thoughts on the 10th anniversary album and club night, his impressions of the Matter venue and reveals some some background information on his reinterpretation of Bedrock's 'Forge', in addition to news of his upcoming projects, including a brand new mix compilation of his very own and some new Lifetracks compositions.
Bedrock 10 Feature: Part Nine / Estroe
Rotterdam based producer and DJ Esther Roozendaal, better known under the alias of Estroe has established an impressive presence on the international circuit, playing to crowds at many of the key festivals such as Dance Valley in her native Netherlands, as well as the highly regarded Movement festival in Detroit.
As a producer, she's appeared on several labels that include Mezzotinto, Earth Audio and most notably Connaisseur Recordings, where she has become one of the main artists on the label's family of artists. Having been invited by John Digweed to update the classic 'Imagine' by Fortunato & Montresor for the Bedrock 10 : Past Present And Future album, we found out a bit more about her updated version of the track, and about her busy schedule co-running the label EevoNext and working on her own album project.
Bedrock 10 Feature: Part Eight / Nick Muir
Nick Muir, alongside John Digweed is responsible for many classic tracks the duo have created, both under the pseudonym of Bedrock and also as themselves. Be it 'Heaven Scent', the Bedrock imprint's first ever release, their earlier output such as 'Set In Stone' or 'For What You Dream Of', or the more recent material such as 'Emerald' and 'Santiago', Nick Muir has been an instrumental part in shaping the direction and sound of the label, inspiring many of the artists that have since graced the catalogue of the imprint. With a forthcoming single on the horizon and a brand new remix of the duo's 'Beautiful Strange' featured on the Bedrock 10 album, we take time to speak to one of the most inspirational names to be a part of this landmark project.
Bedrock 10 Feature: Part Seven / Jamie Stevens
As our Bedrock 10 feature continues, we turn to one of Australia's most respected names, Jamie Stevens. As part of Infusion he has wowed crowds worldwide with the band's high energy live shows and in recent months he's become highly regarded as a solo producer and remixer in his own right. His remix of John Digweed's 'Warung Beach' is already causing a stir ahead of it's release on the Bedrock 10 compilation, and Jamie takes time out to tell us about this, his thoughts on the new venue Matter and also about a new Infusion album and single in this latest installment.
Bedrock 10 Feature: Part Six / Alan Fitzpatrick
Alan Fitzpatrick is one of the latest talents to emerge from Southampton within the UK, with his releases on his own 8 Sided Dice label finding remarkable support from many of the top DJs, and also radio support from Pete Tong. His remix of Misstress Barbara's 'K10' has had many music fans anticipating it's release since it was featured on John Digweed's most recent Essential Mix.
Now forthcoming as part of the 'Bedrock 10 : Past, Present And Future' album, we take time out to speak to Alan in Part Six in our series of features about the remix, his label and various other bits and pieces.
Bedrock 10 Feature: Part Five / Danny Howells
Danny Howells has been one of the longest affiliated individuals to Bedrock, emerging from the same native Hastings as John Digweed and being responsible for warming up many of the legendary Bedrock nights. Now as the 10th anniversary looms, he returns to contribute an updated version of one of the label's first releases, his own 'Repercussion' under the Science Department alias for the Bedrock 10 album. Danny drops by to share his thoughts on the past 10 years of Bedrock, the nights, the label and talks about his touring plans, the recent release of his new compilation and the pending launch of his very own record label.
Bedrock 10 Feature: Part Four / M.O.D.E.
Our extensive Bedrock 10 coverage continues with the fourth part of our expansive feature. Having already heard from some of the contributors to the Bedrock 10 album project, we now turn to new production act M.O.D.E who were tasked with remixing the track that is quintessentally the track that defines Bedrock, none other than 'Heaven Scent'.
We find out how they dealt with the pressures of reworking one of the dance scene's classic tracks and also what the future holds, including details of their label and forthcoming original productions.
Bedrock 10 Feature: Part Three / James Talk
Hot on the heels of our features with Jim Rivers and Kazell to celebrate the upcoming Bedrock 10th anniversary party and album release, we present the third in a multi-part series of features to celebrate this achievement, with the UKs James Talk dropping by to offer his thoughts on the new venue Matter, to tell us about his upcoming collaborative projects and his contribution to the Bedrock 10 album project.
Bedrock 10 Feature: Part Two / Kazell
With the 10th anniversary of Bedrocks parties in London looming (being celebrated with an event at new venue Matter), and the upcoming release of Bedrock 10 : Past Present And Future, we are proud to present the second in a multi-part series of features to celebrate the labels anniversary. Having supported John Digweed and Sasha on their Spring Club Tour earlier this year, Kazell has more than proven his status as one of the top DJs in America and is currently working on a film soundtrack for a movie called Rolling as well as several other projects, including a remix for the 10th anniversary album. Read on to find out what he had to say.
Bedrock 10 Feature: Part One / Jim Rivers
With the 10th anniversary of Bedrock's parties in London looming (being celebrated with an event at new venue Matter), and the upcoming release of 'Bedrock 10 : Past Present And Future', we are proud to present the first in a multi-part series of features to celebrate the label's anniversary. To kick things off, Bristol's Jim Rivers, on the heels of the release of his 'Empathy EP' on the label talks about his working relationship with Bedrock, his own career and much more. Watch out for Part Two soon..
16 Bit Lolitas - Warung Brazil : 001
Warung Beach Club in Brazil has long been heralded as one of the top clubs in the world by many of the DJs that have graced the decks there and now the club teams up with Hope Recordings for a brand new series that is set to showcase some of the hottest DJs and acts who grace the decks at the club, starting with the dutch duo 16 Bit Lolitas, Peter Kriek and Ariaan Olieroock who present a double disc mix compilation that fuses together both DJ mix and artist album into one versatile package.
Justin Martin - Chaos Restored 2
With 2007's inaugural volume of 'Chaos Restored' going on to become one of the compilations of the year, it was only a matter of time before San Francisco's Justin Martin returned to Buzzin Fly to deliver a follow up, and now as we head into the autumn, he's back with the aptly titled 'Chaos Restored 2'. another hour plus excursion through the eyes and ears of this talented DJ and producer, including his much sought after remix of Radiohead's 'Nude'.
Momu - Momentum
Mark Musselman and JD 'Jondi' Moyer are set to return with their sophomore album as Momu entitled 'Momentum' on Looq Records. Following on from 2006's self titled debut, the new album features the new single 'Window' (featuring the vocals of Alysoun Quinby, who was the vocalist on the highly successful Momu track 'The Dive). and showcasing a more organic electronic sound that sees the duo expand way beyond the boundaries of their previous album, with use of live instrumentation and experimental and mathematical inspired themes, with the album due for release in November.
The Timewriter - Resensed Part Two
Picking up where 2007's 'Resensed Part One' left off, Plastic City and The Timewriter present another collection of remixes and interpretations taken from the The Timewriter's extensive catalogue that spans the last decade. A compilation that spans numerous genres and styles, bringing together such names as Milton Jackson, Terry Lee Brown Junior, Francois DuBois and Moodmusic's Sasse, and due very soon.
Matt Rowan - I Play This
Matt Rowan is one of the latest in a long line of talents to emerge from the Australian underground scene. Be it his own productions, occasional collaborations with fellow countryman Jaytech or his remix work for artists such as Dousk, he has earned the support of many DJs and music fans alike, and now is set to release his debut artist album 'I Play This' on Baroque Records at the end of the month.
Nick Warren - Global Underground: 035 - Lima
Global Underground continue their worldwide DJ series with the latest mix to come from label mainstay Nick Warren. Following on from last year's Paris album, Nick returns to Global Underground with 'GU035: Lima', an album that captures the sound and ambience of the former Incan city, with a totally exclusive tracklist that includes tracks and remixes from Paul Rogers, Michael Burns, Alex Dolby, Perc, and the much accoladed Robert Babicz remix of recent Way Out West single 'Spaceman', with the album due for release in October.
Sasha - Invol2ver
A follow up to Sasha's inaugural Involver compilation has been a matter of speculation, rumour and anticipation almost since the first album in this unique series was released back in 2004. Now the wait is over, as Sasha presents the aptly titled 'Invol2ver', continuing his relationship with Global Underground and this time around reworking material from a diverse range of artists that include Apparat, Thom Yorke and Ladytron, in addition to a collabations with American folk singer Ray LaMontagne.
Danny Howells - Renaissance : The Mix Collection
Danny Howells is back after a three year hiatus from the mix CD arena, proudly resurrecting the legendary 'Renaissance : Mix Collection' series in his own inimitable fashion...
Motorcitysoul - Technique
Matthias Vogt and Christian Rindermann have enjoyed a long standing relationship with Will Saul, having released several singles on Aus Music back in 2007, and now present their sophomore artist album 'Technique' on the consistantly excellent Simple imprint. Featuring both previous singles, in addition to current single 'Change You', and hot on the heels of remixes for labels such as Diynamic, Motorcitysoul have put together an album full of organic beats, melodies and harmonies, with genuine warmth and soul throughout. Due for release in October, all the information on this great album can be found right here.
Chemical Brothers - Brotherhood
Following last years number 1, Grammy award winning album We Are The Night, The Chemical Brothers return with Brotherhood a best of collection with a kick and a twist, set for release on 1st September 2008.
I have been a long time fan of the Chemical Brothers and I am very excited by the fact that disk 2 contains 1 - 10 of their musical experiments, the Electronic Battle Weapons. Further, disk one brings 2 brand new tracks, 'Midnight Madness' and 'Keep My Composure'
We wanted machines to sound as if they were sweaty, deranged and wild; things people associate with rock music - Tom Rowlands, The Chemical Brothers
Guy J - Esperanza
John Digweed's Bedrock imprint returned earlier this year with a superb AA offering from fast rising Israel producer Guy Judah, who's production and remix work over the last few months has made him a DJ favourite, with pretty much his entire body of singles, remixes and collabations all receiving widespread critical acclaim and support. Little did anyone know that he was carefully piecing together his debut artist album 'Esperanza', which is due to be released on Bedrock in September, and we have all the information on this must have album right here.
An interview with Sasha and John Digweed
I had a chance to sit down with Sasha and John Digweed this past April during the early portion of their US Spring Tour which kicked off during WMC. They gave us some insight into Involver 2, upcoming releases on Bedrock, their hectic touring plans for the year, and much more.
This Is Audio Therapy Digital 2 Mixed by Dubfunk
After the success of the first This Is Audio Therapy Digital release mixed by the Presslaboys it was only going to be a matter of time before Audio Therapy decided to do it again and this time with the second instalment, Dubfunk mixes it.
Quivver - Dirty Nails & Vapour Trails
For the past 15 years, John Graham has been at the forefront of the dance music genre. Perhaps you’ll know him better through his numerous alter ego’s including Quivver, Space Manoeuvres, Stoneproof, Skanna, and Tilt, as each of these projects produced numerous hit singles and had a heavy hand in shaping the global dance music scene. Now, fresh off a recent move from his native UK to Los Angeles, Graham resurfaces on July 29 with his monstrous debut Quivver album, Dirty Nails And Vapour Trails.
Nick Warren Interview
With plenty of hype brewing regarding his upcoming GU installment, Nick Warren offers his remarks concerning an extremely active 2008 with him and the Way Out West project.
Dave Seaman - Gobbledygook
Audio Therapy's head honcho Dave Seaman has been producing music for nearly 20 years. First it was under the Brothers In Rhythm and Brothers Love Dubs aliases with Steve Anderson and then Alan 'Loafer' Bremner. More recently, it was as Group Therapy with Chad Jackson and Stel. But now finally, he's succumbed to making a track under his own name, entitled 'Gobbledygook'.
"I wanted to go back to the original way DJs made records", said Dave. "Like when we made 'Such A Good Feeling' and 'The Mighty Ming'. It was all based around samples rather than the soft synth and plug ins world we seem to live in today. I spent hours sourcing from the strangest of places. There's everything from Native American Indians and Bulgarian choirs to Argentinian dance troupes and exotic birds".
The result is an eastern influenced techy tribal affair with nods to the old school but still with it's feet firmly on contemporary dancefloors. There are also remixes to follow in June from Funkagenda and Jori Hulkkonen, broadening the package's appeal and diveristy further.
Hybrid - SoundSystem 01
Following on from the 2006 artist album 'I Choose Noise', Hybrid return with a double CD mix compilation entitled 'Soundsystem', marking their first album release on new home label Hope Recordings. Drawing upon the sound upon which their roots were forged, Mike Truman and Chris Healings intersperse elements of some of their favourite soundtrack score pieces throughout, some of which they contributed to themselves, whilst also showcasing some of the latest self produced material and also that of occasional collaborator Charlotte James. Watch out for it's release this June.
Justin Steel - Volume 3
Stream 3.1
Following on from his well received second mix for the PS Mix series, Justin Steel returns with a fresh third edition that covers a section of the differing layers of dance music available today. Where the previous installments were a single mix, this time round, for your listening pleasure, Justin as split Part 3 into two one hour mixes.
An Interview With SOS
With the release of Balance 013 on EQ Recordings mixed by SOS, Desyn, Omid & Demi have a busy 2008 ahead of them. We were able to catch with them in Miami during Winter Music Conference 2008 to talk about how they came together, their upcoming Balance compilation, and the rest of their plans for the year.
An Interview with Chris Fortier
With the release of the 'As Long As The Moment Exists' remix package looming on the horizon, Chris Fortier sits down with PS in order to provide his thoughts on his album, as well as reflections on his previous releases, and much much more.
An Interview with Dale Anderson
A DJ for more than ten years, Dale has played with many of the world’s finest at infamous club nights such as Slinky, Renaissance, and The Gallery. Dale’s music has received praise from the music press (M8, Mixmag, DJ Mag etc.) and landed him several spots on MTV, as well as various radio stations around the world.
On the production front, last year saw the release of Dale’s biggest track to date “Leftorium” (in collaboration with Anil Chawla) on Global Underground. The track featured on GU Afterhours III, and not only reached the top 5 of the Beatport best sellers of 2007, but remained in the top 100 for more than four months.
Further tracks such as “Makes Me Feel” (as featured on Nic Fanciulli’s Renaissance) and “Disco Stew” have become dancefloor favourites with support from the likes of John Digweed and Max Graham, and last year’s “The More I Know” found a home in the record boxes of Sasha and Nick Warren amongst many others.
Progressive-Sounds got a chance to sit down with Dale, and here is what he had to say.
In addition to the interview, Dale is sharing his awesome remix of BT's "Remember" here
[PS] Exclusive Premier: Dale Anderson's Spring Podcast
Progressive-Sounds presents to you, Dale Anderson's Spring 2008 promo. Enjoy!
Also, Dale has been nominated in the 2008 Beatport Awards in two categories - Best Deep House Artist 2007 and Best Single 2007. If you like his mix, show your love at BeatPortal Music Award Nominees
The Curse - Voodeux - Mothership Records
Wear Your Scars Like Medals - Sian - Aus Music
Difuse - Gurtz - Liga Elektronika
Nobutyeahbutno - Extrawelt - Kompass Musik
Termal Eyes - Joseph Capriati/Abnormal - Splitsound Records
I'm Stressed - Presslab Boys - Angry Monkey Productions
Ebona - Splashfunk (Luke & Dan mix) - SFR Recording
Deliverance - Pig & Dan - NRK
Plumbi - Marascia/Dusty Kid - Boxer Recordings
Pucklebop - Chris Liebing - CLR
Jim Rivers - Spring/Summer 2008 CD
After the successful outings throughout 2006 and 2007 of Audio Therapy's unmixed seasonal CD series we present news of the latest instalment, the Spring/Summer 2008 CD.
A collection of exclusively signed tracks from some of the hottest names on the scene and left unmixed to showcase the quality of the productions in all their glory. This latest release features music from the more established names of Tiger Stripes, Popof, Tom Neville, Montero and Eelke Kleijn alongside the upcoming names of MOS, Danny Dove, Lukasewich and Hipp-e's new guise Mizfitz.
Alongside all of these great names sits an exclusive track from Jim Rivers whose profile has been rising fast with a set of top quality releases on illustrious labels like CR2, Pryda, Saw, Renaissance and Global Underground to name but a few. Jim also mixed all of the tracks together to provide an excellent bonus mixed CD version.
There will also be a limited run of 12" Vinyl as well as a full digital release.
Forthcoming:
Hope CD073 Hybrid Soundsystem 01 June 23rd
Hope 075 Way Out West Spaceman Aug 25th
[PS] Exclusive Premier: Morgan Page's 'Bandas De Musica' Podcast
Morgan Page is no stranger to Progressive-Sounds.com. Back in July I posted a link on our Listen page, showcasing his materials on the web.
I have been a long time fan of most of his work. He has a well polished, forward thinking sound. Anyway, Morgan Page's 'Elevate' released yesterday and to help promote it, Progressive-Sounds was given the exclusive premier of Morgan's latest podcast - 'Bandas De Musica.' This mix stands on its own.
While you are listening, check out Morgan Page's track by track of Elevate FIXED
UPDATED March 28
Morgan Page vs. lifelife -"So Electric/The Longest Road" [White}
Utah Saints - "Something Good" (Ian Carey Remix) [Ministry of Sound]
Dirty South - "The End" [Vicious Grooves]
The Aston Shuffle "For Everyone" (Stupid Fresh Remix) [Hussle Recordings]
Emjae - "Can You Handle It? [Brandnewvibe Recordings]
Bart Van Wissen - "Contraband" [Groovecollection]
Arno Cost & Norman Doray - "Apocalypse" (Sebastien Leger REmix) [Cr2}
Sia - "The Girl You Lost To Cocaine" (Sander Van Doorn Remix) [Doorn]
Pig & Dan - "Sly Detector" [Cocoon]
Marcin Czubala - "IAm You" [Mobilee]
John Dahlback - "Years From Now" [Pickadoll]
Cirez D - "Teaser" (Deadmau5 Remix) [Mouseville]
The Progressive-Sounds Guide to WMC 2008
if you find me, ask for a tshirt
The Winter Music Conference 2008 has officially begun as of Tuesday March 25 and with that begins one of the most exciting weeks of the year for electronic music fans and industry alike. WMC is one of the focal points of the yearly dance music calendar, bringing together DJs, producers, labels, promoters, and everyone else in between for one week of intense partying and possibly a little business and networking too.
This year Progressive-Sounds is sending one of its own to the front-lines in Miami to cover the cutting edge of dance music at its finest. This is a week when every DJ strives to be in top form as all the influential ears of the industry are listening, which means trying to stand out from the rest is a true challenge, even for seasoned veterans.
Scott Hardkiss debut full-length album "Technicolor Dreamer"
Due to overwhelming response from the ultra limited edition advance cd release last summer, scott's newly-expanded debut full-length album will see full international release this spring on his new independent label, god within:
a technicolor collection of zeros and ones, 60-minutes in length and 11 songs in number, a series of code genetically designed, souped-up and action-packed to enhance every waking activity and moment. children will sigh, women will swoon, and grown men will weep-- the streets will rejoice with long-forgotten dance celebrations where every color & creed in the spectrum and then some will be invited to come shake their booty 'til the break of dawn and forever afterwards, for it is YOU who are the star. the revolution will begin, a great, glorious wave of transformation which will sweep across the land causing all to shout out with abandon and glee:
"let us now celebrate, for we have had enough."
Anthony Pappa - Moments
High Note Records deliver the first instalment of their international DJ mix CDs, this time brought to you by Australian superstar DJ Anthony Pappa. This CD is packed with exclusive tracks and mixes from a broad range of some of the most talented producers out there at the moment. Featuring the likes of Dubfire, Stel, Jamie Stevens and Ovum’s Darko Esser, the album also features an exclusive production from Pappa himself, his first in quite a while.
Anthony scoured the globe for music to meet his high expectation with this CD. The result is an album that captures the sound of now, courtesy of the world’s freshest and most innovative artists. The album is a journey through techno, progressive house and house, all sonic quality of the highest order. Whatever your musical leaning, there will be something on here for you…
AnthonyPappa
ProgressiveHouse
Sasha - The Emfire Collection - Mixed, Unmixed & Remixed
The launch of Sasha’s emFire label was undoubtedly one of the main talking points during the last half of 2007. Four original tracks were released and the discussion raged: which was best or least favourite be it at home or in a club? Was Mongoose really Sasha? And, of course, who killed Sparky? Now the debate is set to continue as Sasha releases ‘The emFire Collection’.
emfire label
Lee Coombs - Lot49 Presents: Lee Coombs
Lot49 returns with the third instalment of it’s much lauded ‘presents..’ compilation series, this time enlisting the indomitable talents of the legendary, Lee Coombs.
Coombs has been one of the forces that helped shape the sound of Breakbeat and later Tech Funk, whilst bringing a multitude of other influences to his production and DJ sets. His ability to draw on breaks, house, techno, electro and acid is what set him apart from the masses and landed him a record deal back in 1998 with the then up and coming Finger Lickin’ label.
John Digweed - Transitions Volume 4
Since it's launch Transitions has become one of - if not - the most anticipated releases in the compilation calendar; over the past two years its single disc, twice-yearly format has provided dance music fans a regular, contemporary snapshot of John. Now the first chapter in the Transitions' series reaches its conclusion with the highly anticipated fourth volume.
Sasha & John Digweed Announce US Spring Club Tour 2008
This Spring 2008, America will witness the legacy that is Sasha and John Digweed as they launch their Sasha and John Digweed Spring Club Tour 2008 at the Winter Music Conference on Thursday, March 27th at Mansion. This is the first time that Sasha and John Digweed are touring North America extensively in six years taking them thru 21 cities landing at Coachella on Saturday April 26th where the duo will be headlining the Dance tent.
Suburban - Parallel Addiction
Mark Martini and Aaron Beck Schachter are the production duo Suburban. Mark is an established producer with releases on Tao Recordings and Source of Gravity. He runs his own label – Dubcoast Records . Aaron is a producer and recognized DJ, with residencies in clubs from North Carolina to San Francisco. After meeting in California, the pair produced a string of singles and remixes. Now Suburban plans to release their first full-length album, Parallel Addiction, in early 2008. The album is a mix of ambient, trip-hop, breaks, and progressive tracks with a melodic overtone. It also includes two tracks featuring newcomer Deedra Wong on vocals. Please visit www.myspace.com/suburbanhouse for additional information.
Morgan Page - Elevate
DJ/Producer MORGAN PAGE has signed with Nettwerk Records to release his debut album ELEVATE on March 25.th. The unique record is a hybrid of remixes and original songs, a 12-song collection that seamlessly weaves the highlights of Page’s prolific production career with his own organic, melody driven tunes.
Space Manoeuvres - Octobot
The Space Manoeuvres project turns in Part 8 of its deep space progressive mission. John "Quivver" Graham is a master of the genre and as usual he doesn't dissappoint. Deep progressive beats, moody and spacey keys and the odd intergalactic sample thrown in for good measure. Rising Canadian star Toby Emerson delivers a melodic progressive re-rub on the flip complete with oscillating riffs and melodic chordal movements. UK based Tech - Proggers D Dub fresh from their hit on the Northern Exposure label Phoenix - "Rise Up" complete the package with some deep tech prog beats.
With a release date set for February 25th under Lost Language Label, the Octobot EP has already seen its share of significantly positive responses, with endorsement from the likes of Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, and Greg Benz to name a few.
SOS - SOS - Balance 13
For the last month Desyn Masiello, Demi and Omid 16B have been locked in the studio working feverishly on thier highly anticipated Balance 13 Compilation for EQ Recordings. They have gathered a full spectrum of superb music by pop artists such as Bryan Ferry, The Cure, and Cocteau Twins, to the more underground house sounds of Spirit Catcher and Inner City, without forgetting electronic legends LFO and AFX.
The boys have cleverly edited, remixed, and manipulated almost each and every song to fit into place with thier unique and interesting style over the course of three cds.
Pole Folder - Destinations
Almost 7 years after the first beat was broadcast, friskyRadio has grown into a global Internet Radio powerhouse that is home to over 200 resident DJs from all over the world ranging from emerging talent to industry veterans broadcasting to over 126 countries and thousands of listeners every day…friskyRecords will continue the journey in bringing you the best that electronic music has to offer.
Way Out There - 2 Hour Jody Wisternoff Special
Fans of Jody from Way out West are in for a treat this month as one of Proton's most beloved shows is all new with 2 fresh mixes. Both mixes feature new remixes from his studio... making this episode one not to be missed by any means.
Don't miss the brand new Way Out West single "Spaceman" at the end of the first hour and Jody's remix of "Metaverse" by Orkidea and "Cortina" by Coalesced.
Way Out There is now playing On Demand. Tune in from the beginning of either mix and enjoy the stream at 192kbps.
James Talk - Walky Talky
If you’ve been anywhere near an electronic music event in the past few years, the likelihood is that at least one point during the evening you will have been moving to the hypnotic sounds of James Talk. Born and bred in Southampton, James’s reputation has been forged on endless days in the studio perfecting his unique sound of funky tech and acid house, and spellbinding performances at some of the biggest clubs on the planet. He counts the likes of Pete Tong, Nic Fanciulli and James Zabiela amongst his biggest fans and supporters.
Now as we approach the WMC, James delivers his long awaited debut artist album entitled ‘Walky Talky’, a super smart 10 track snapshot of where he is today musically. With a pinch of house, some tech house meanderings, acid licks galore and as always plenty of funk, James has perfectly managed to fit his sound in a nutshell.
Released digitally through Beatport.com on 25/02/2008 and subsequently across iTUNES, Dj Download, Napster and all other platforms worldwide on 17/03/2008, the album features brand new and exclusive music from James including vocal collaborations with the talented Yota and Liz Melody.
Junkie XL Leads into March 11 Release of 'Booming Back at You' on Artwerk Music With Two Exlcusive Beatport EPs
As the one man band known as JUNKIE XL gears up for the March 11 release of his fifth studio album Booming Back At You, he will release two exclusive EP’s for Beatport with Beating Back At You Vol 1 and Vol 2. The two EP’s—both set for release February 26—each feature a brand new track exclusive only to Beatport and a cut from Booming Back At You.
The more progressive Beating Back At You Vol 1 will feature the new song "Roux" and a dub remix of "Not Enough" featuring Willoughby and Nicole Morier of Electrocute from the album. Beating Back At You Vol 2 is more techno with versions of "Prevent Confusion" for Beatport and "Zage" from Booming Back At You.
Around the same time, Artwerk Music will also issue the album’s second single, "Cities In Dust," a high-voltage Siouxsie and the Banshees cover. Details will be unveiled at a later date. The song follows the international club smash "More" (also featuring vocals by Lauren Rockit) which Playboy magazine tapped in their February issue ‘Hot Tunes’ list, "A return to form: banging electro and a girl shouting ‘F@@@ More.’"
Leading up to the release of Booming Back At You, Junkie XL is confirmed for three high-profile appearances: SXSW at Vice Friday, March 14, the ULTRA Music Festival on Friday, March 28 and the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Saturday, April 26. A national tour is being planned for the months of April and May, for which details will be announced soon.
Chris Fortier - As the Moment Exists
Following on the release of Chris Fortier's milestone debut debut artist album, As Long as the Moment Exists, is an extensive slew of fresh remixes hailing from a spectrum of talent and style that is anything but limited in scope.
"It's a big project, with over 15 artists working on mixes, and we're expecting it to make more than just a ripple or two," says Fortier. "There is a good number of great remixes to be included, all coming from some of my favorite producers and all-time heroes; some of the 'who's who' of underground music, and some future heroes, too."
While undoubtedly a laborious undertaking, the As Long As the Moment Exists remix package is but one of a variety of tasks Fortier has been devoted to throughout the past several months, and also marks the earliest portion of what promises to be thoroughly busy year of production and project output.
"I have been crazy busy with studio work, and happy that the bulk of it is finally coming out this year"
With the first EP's from the remix project set for release in March, along with several additional releases folowing afterwards, Fortier remarks with optimism concerning the remix packages' potential to further contribute to the success of his debut artist album achievement. "I am proud to re-invigorate my debut artist album with new, fresh interpretations by some of the coolest producers around."
More details to follow as they become available.
Long-lost collaboration between BT & Sasha may soon see a release
In 2002 Real World brought together the contemporary American soundtrack composer and the UK's DJ superstar Sasha. With the additional presence of some outstanding international performers - from Kenya's Ayub Ogada, Geoffrey Oryema from Uganda, B'net Houriyat - the traditional woman's group from the Moroccan deserts, Hukwe Zawose from Tanzania and Pakistan's Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali group - this unique collaboration created some of the most memorable tracks ever to have come out of Real World.
Follow the link to read more.
Dave Seaman - The Masters Series Volume 10
Mention Dave Seaman and thoughts of a Renaissance album are invariably never that far behind, so it’s fitting the most ‘capped’ player return to handle the honours for the 10th volume in the prestigious Masters Series.
Chloé playing NYC
Hey everyone, I'm playing at the Sullivan Room in New York City this weekend! Click above for more. Would be great to see you out!
Austin Leeds - Dirty Sound Vol 2: Love Machine
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the tracks and remixes that have been topping the charts and radio plays for the last few years, you will surely have seen Austin Leeds' name before. He has had numerous songs in the Beatport Top 10, including 3 # 1 top downloads. Paul Van Dyk named Austin Leeds and his production partner Nick Terranova as his producers of the year for 2007 recently, an din March last year Austin joined AM Only, the worlds premier booking Agency. So you could say that this highly talented DJ/Producer is going places. With a world tour being lined up after the album launch at Miami WMC, you’ll be hearing a lot more from Austin Leeds throughout 2008.
This Is Audio Therapy Digital Mixed By The Presslaboys
The Presslaboys (or Luigi Gori and Omar Neri as their mothers call them) have been making high quality state-of-the-art dance music for ten years now. Based out of Arezzo, Italy, their reputation has been spreading like wild fire around the globe after celebrated releases on such esteemed labels as Steve Lawler's Viva Music, Satoshi Tomiie and Hector Romero's SAW Records and Damon Lazarus's Crosstown Rebels.
The boys are not new to Audio Therapy either. Their 'Trombatores' track was one of the highlights of our Italian Across Borders compilation and the sublime 'Come back to Brazil' featured on Dave Seaman's mix CD, Therapy Sessions Volume 4.
And so, it was on one rainy monday afternoon here at Therapy Towers that we were struck by an idea (It does happen every now and then!). As the boys had just delivered the wonderful 3 track Fluid EP as our latest Audio Therapy digital only release, we thought let's get them to put together an exclusive digital only DJ mix of the Audio Therapy catalogue. Et Voila......Boom, here it is! Presslaboys - This Is Audio Therapy' [Audio Therapy]
Presslaboys – Sedicieventinove
Niki B & Christian EFFE - Tonight - Magik Johnson Remix
The Delta Sierra Clinic - Riding Armadillos - Original
Federico Epis - Brasilia - AMB Remix
Presslaboys - Re-mind
Niki B & Christian EFFE - Tonight - Warm Dub
AMB - Seka - Original
The Delta Sierra Clinic - Riding Armadillos - Paolo Mojo mix
Federico Epis - Brasilia - Robytek Remix
Niki B & Christian EFFE - Tonight - Rhythm 'N' Bass Mix
AMB - Seka - Federico Epis Remix
Presslaboys – Ultimate
Steve Porter Launches his Record Label
Steve Porter’s PH Recordings launches in 2008 with the aim of setting a new standard of quality for dance music. PH will focus on introducing new artists from Steve’s Boston (USA) crew and other emerging global acts and of course will be an outlet for Steve’s own productions.
Throughout the year the label will be servicing a rigorous schedule of single releases, compilations and artist albums. As Steve Porter says, “Our goal is to focus on putting out quality product while keeping the music fresh and exciting.” PH Recordings will also aim to spotlight the American scene of which Steve and his counterparts such as Eli Wilkie, Island 9, Chris Micali, Emjae are working to showcase.
The first release will be one Steve Porter’s own highly acclaimed productions – “Pixy Stixx” - and it features remixes from the likes of Chris Fortier, Island 9, Hoska and many others. For a sneak preview you can check some of the mixes here: http://www.myspace.com/phrecordings].
PH Recordings will also focus on label nights, residencies and parties of which will kick-off with the first PH label party in Miami during the Winter Music Conference.
For more information please visit: [
Sultan launches Harem Records
Sultan and Ned Shepard are pleased to announce the launch of their new label Harem Records, with the much anticipated first release "Eye Spy" available January 29th exclusively on Beatport with remixes by Gold Ryan, Matthew Dekay and Patch Park.
M.A.N.D.Y - Fabric 38 - M.A.N.D.Y
The newest release from the wonderful Fabric crew is a groovy, weird and warbly tech house masterpiece by M.A.N.D.Y. Having firmly established themselves as household names across the world with thier label Get Physical and thier productions and remixes caned by everyone, they release a delicious slice of what they do on the floor. From the moment Fabric 38 starts we know we're in for something special. We dive into a swirling mixture of cool techy stabs, mental vocals, and headbobbing beats as they move effortlessly through 25 tracks. With highlights from Dubfire, Gui Boratto, Booka Shade and none other than Yello, this is a warm and welcoming mix that is sure to please your mum.
Paul Oakenfold's Electronic Imprint Perfecto Records Launches Digital Releases in 2008
Early in 2008 Perfecto Records, home to some of the most widely recognized DJs & producers across the globe, will launch a long-anticipated digital side to the label. Paul Oakenfold’s electronic imprint has teamed up with digital distributor INGROOVES and has plans to release an arsenal of massive tunes when the venture kicks off in February. "I’m really excited to have this new face to the label which is going to open the door for a lot of upcoming, talented artists and producers," says Oakenfold. "It feels like we’ve had so much great music locked away for a while and now we have the chance to unleash it."
Amongst the first of the tracks that the label intends to turn loose is a storming remix of Belfast rock band Leya’s "On All My Sundays" by Liam Shachar and Adam White’s remix of a dance floor monster from UK producer Nat Monday titled "Break & Fall."
Also look out for one of Greece’s fastest emerging talents Robert Vadney as he delivers an electro-infused take on the rock hit "Sledgehammer" and Jeckyll & Hyde’s "Frozen Flame," a ‘jumpstyle’ record that has been tearing up the charts in The Netherlands and spreading quickly across Europe. Both tracks will be packaged with a set of underground remixes that are sure to please.
The titles will be available through Itunes, Beatport and other major digital retailers. For more information check out Perfecto Records and InGrooves
JUSTIN STEEL, VOLUME 2
Following on from his inaugural mix for Progressive-Sounds, Justin Steel returns with his second instalment in his PS Mix series offering up a seamless collection of the latest tunes that are finding his favour.
Where the last mix was on a dark and twisted sound scape, this latest one takes on a lighter feel beginning with some trippy, spacey sounds then gradually moving onto some proper dance floor beats that will soon have you dancing around in circles. So kick back and enjoy this latest offering from our site resident, Justin Steel.
Handycraft 'Blast' (Patrick Chardronnet Mix) BOXER RECORDINGS
Minilogue 'Star Command' TRAUM
Agent Toga 'Waterhouse' (Satoshi Tomiie Mix) BRIQUE ROUGE
John Waynes 'Retouch' (Alex Parsons Mix) BRIQUE ROUGE
The Droyds 'All I Ever Wanted' (Dusty Kid Needs Some Love Mix) REBIRTH
Namito & Eyerer 'Quipa' GREAT STUFF
Jim Rivers 'Blackbox' (Spektre Mix) GLOBAL UNDERGROUND
Reshuffle 'Hedonism' SUPPLEMENT FACTS
Pig & Dan 'Imagine' COCOON RECORDINGS
Phoenix 'Rise Up' (D Dub Mix) NORTHERN EXPOSURE RECORDINGS
Chymera 'A Question' NRK
You can purchase many of these fine tracks at Beatport
Formally introducing Antonella Sirec
We're a tight-knit group of music fanatics here at Progressive-Sounds. We take pride and pleasure in the work we do on this site.
To give you some insight into Progressive-Sounds, Antonella has contributed this excellent piece about the state of today's electronic music scene. We hope this will be the first of many entries from our staff. Enjoy.
Steve Lawler - Renaissance Presents: Viva London
Steve Lawler's Viva residencies have been incredibly popular, and have been running in various locations around the world for several years. Be it his sunday sessions at Space in Ibiza, or The End in London, Lawler's sets have become well regarded for featuring a diverse range of music. 'Viva London' is the first in a new series of compilations from Renaissance, bringing the vibe of a Viva night direct to your ears.
Hybrid - Re_Mixed
Hybrid could be considered stalwarts of the progressive music scene, with their music having transcended the past decade, with three artist albums, 'Wide Angle', 'Morning Sci-Fi' and 'I Choose Noise' all well received by an ardent and devoted fanbase, each album spawning several classic tracks. Now Distinctive Records have taken those best tracks and enlisted the services of such names as Deadmau5, Serge Santiago, Group Therapy, Deadset (formerly Cass & Mangan), The Orb and The Cinematic Orchestra to provide their own versions of these tracks. Collectively they form a collection aptly titled 'Re_Mixed', which will be released at the end of October.
Layo & Bushwacka - Global Underground: 033 - Rio
Global Underground continues to move through it's 2007 release schedule with the forthcoming release of the 33rd main series album, with Layo and Bushwacka heading to Rio. Following on from Adam Freeland's debut on the label, the Global Underground brands continues to expand and diversify away from its typically progressive roots, with Rio due for release mid October.
Jimmy Van M - Balance 10.1
Following on from his well received 'Balance 10', Jimmy Van M returns to the fray with an incremental follow up titled 'Balance 10.1'. Picking up where the last album left off, this latest release on EQ Recordings showcases the more uptempo side of Jimmy Van M's sound that many who are fans of his intelligently programmed grooves and beats will be more than happy with, with tracks from Unkle, Stephen Bodzin and many more included upon it's release in October.
Justin Martin - Chaos Restored
Justin Martin first made his debut on Buzzin Fly back in 2003 with the superb single 'The Sad Piano', which was revisited with earlier this year with a new version by Jimpster. Since then hes become one of the hottest house producers and a highly competent DJ to boot. With a recent slew of new productions (including his latest for Buzzin Fly entitled 'Nightowl'), Justin now delivers his debut mix compilation, the aptly titled 'Chaos Restored'
Dave Seaman - Therapy Sessions Volume IV
The Therapy Sessions compilations have steadily become the crown jewel of the Audio Therapy brand's various album series, and now on it's fourth installment, the album sees Dave Seaman himself present over two hours of music as a celebration of having reached 20 years in the music industry. The album features a who's who of talent, from Trentemoller to Gui Boratto as well as Pryda and the mysterious Vincent Vega, and will be released early in October.
Lee Burridge - Balance 012
Following on from previous volumes by Jimmy Van M and Luke Fair, the Balance series now reaches its 12th volume with a triple CD mix from Lee Burridge. In between touring the world (which he continues to in support of this album), Lee has also set up his own label Almost Anonymous, but now shows why he is regarded as one of the best underground DJs with this diverse and eclectic mix.
Introducing...Justin Steel,
mixing a new [PS] Progressive-Sound's series.
There's a stigma often attached to people who've been involved in dance music for a long time in that after a number of years they become quite jaded and rarely get excited about the music and clubs or, for the most part, the DJs associated with it. As someone who's been involved in this erratic scene, primarily as a reviewer, I've been more then guilty of this attitude at some point in time, sometimes without even realising it. As the years have gone by, ve become less and less dazzled by the concept of the "DJ" and the whole idea of the DJ being a God is well and truly over for me. You lot are human, just like me. So reaching the stage where I think I've heard all the DJs I need to hear therefore I've heard it all before, you would think that there was nothing left to surprise me. Well, I couldn't be more wrong.
EmFire Music
Sasha is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new label. Titled Emfire, the imprint will be an exclusive outlet for his own material, which has been co-produced with his renowned collective – Charlie May, Duncan Forbes and Barry Jamieson, aka COMA, a pseudonym that also provides the title for the first release. "It's been exciting getting back in the studio again after a hiatus. I am looking forward to using this new imprint as a vehicle to release my own music as well as signing great forward thinking music from other producers."
The label will focus on digital and vinyl and feature a strong, continuous graphic foundation; running from release to release, a colour-coded, graded spectrum will marry to a numeric sequence. Insect, best known for their recent work with Banksy, are handling the art direction, "We want it to be simple, beautiful and collectable, particularly in terms of the vinyl," expands Sasha.
True to his word, 3 forthcoming Sasha tracks will be released as a limited, one-sided 'etched' 12" and across all good digital servers on a monthly basis, starting with the aforementioned 'Coma' in October. Stay tuned to djsasha.com or emfiremusic.com for further information.
Andrew Weatherall - Sci Fi Lo Fi Volume One
Following on from the success of the Sci Fi Hi Fi compilation series which has seen great albums come from Ewan Pearson, Luciano and Alex Smoke, Scotland's Soma Records now ventures in a different direction, with a new spin off series dedicated to the most uncanny organic music. Prior to the upcoming new Two Lone Swordsmen artist album, the legendary Andrew Weatherall kicks off this new series in grand fashion, with an album that draws in material from T Rex and Killing Joke plus many many more.
Shlomi Aber - State Of No One
The Renaissance brand has gone from strength to strength so far this year, with a string of well received compilations from Hernan Cattaneo, Sander Kleinenberg and John Digweed, who's upcoming Transitions Volume 3 is already much anticipated. In addition to the launch of their digital mix series which was launched with Paolo Mojo kicking things off, their 50th single release from Pete Tong, the label now reaches another accolade as it looks to Israeli producer Shlomi Aber for it's debut artist long player release, as he presents his debut album 'State Of No One'.
Lustral - Deeper Darker Secrets
Spooky - Open
South West Four
Due to an unprecedented demand this summer’s South West Four London, has now completely SOLD OUT, with only tickets to the official After Party at Brixton Academy now remaining.
Heading up the after party bill will be Paul Van Dyk celebrating the launch of his fifth artist album ‘In Between’, Records alongside Radio 1’s rogue DJ Judge Jules, whilst in the foyer SOS and the Stanton Warriors take to the decks, with many more acts and further arenas. For more details check out the South West Four website.
Meanwhile, tickets are fast selling out for this year’s Cardiff event, where Paul Van Dyk once again headlines the main arena, along with Sasha, the Plump DJs, Pete Tong and Eric Prydz, whilst the other arenas sees Time Flies and Fire It Up host an arena that features some of the best names in hard dance such as Eddie Halliwell and Marco V, with the event rounded off by the biggest drum n bass tent ever, where Goldie, Fabio & Grooverider, and LTJ Bukem and Andy C will keep the purists happy with some of the heaviest beats Cardiff has ever heard. More details of the full event can be found by checking out the South West Four Cardiff website, and remaining tickets to these events are selling out fast so make sure to get yours today!
Paolo Mojo - Renaissance Digital 01
Renaissance now enters the digital domain with the launch of its digital compilation series, with fast rising DJ Paolo Mojo spearheading the launch. With the impending launch of his label Oosh, Renaissance Digital 01 features several tracsk from the label, including his much anticipated collaboration with Jim Rivers.
Various Artists - Global Underground: GUMixed
Figurines - Skeleton
Crystal Method - 'VEGAS' (DELUXE EDITION)
Marking its 10th anniversary, Jordan and Kirkland have reassessed and readdressed the long-player that started it all with VEGAS (DELUXE EDITION), which will be released via Geffen/UMe on September 18.
For those weary of purchasing 'Vegas' again, this Deluxe Edition is quite a bit different. The first disk offers a fresh mastering of the original 10 tracks, while the second CD highlights a selection of rare and live recordings plus new mixes of classic 'Vegas' tracks from remixers such as MSTRKRFT, Hyper, Sta, Deadmau5, Koma & Bones, and many more.
Sultan - Yoshitoshi Montreal
Following on from Yoshitoshi's excursion to Ibiza with Behrouz, the label now turns to one of its most acclaimed producers and DJs for the next volume in it's mix series. Sultan needs no introduction, his many EPs and collaborative projects with Tone Depth having been staples in the DJ boxes of many top jocks and music lovers alike. A DJ closely linked with the famous Stereo nightclub in Montreal, Yoshitoshi are proud to announce the forthcoming release of Yoshitoshi : Montreal, mixed by Sultan himself.
Ben Watt - Buzzin Fly: Volume 4
Hernan Cattaneo - Renaissance Presents: Sequential Volume 2
Exclusive Trafik Podcast
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Ahead of the release of their second artist album 'Club Trafikana', Trafik have taken time to put together a 30 minute micromix featuring some of the new original and material featured on the album, exclusively for the readers here at Progressive-Sounds. The album is due for release in early August, but for now enjoy this advance preview.
Cut Your Teeth
Smoke (Spector's Monoxide Remix)
Smoke (Dark Globe's Angel Of The North Mix)
Far Away (Original)
Far Away (Dousk Remix)
Salt In NYC
Neoteric Suite
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Sander Kleinenberg - This Is.. Sander Kleinenberg
Sander Kleinenberg and Renaissance return to present the first musical instalment of his ‘This Is’ moniker.
Sander Kleinenberg is a man who needs little introduction, between his many roles as DJ, label boss and producer he also finds time to host parties under his ‘This Is…’ moniker. With residencies ranging from his native Amsterdam via Paris, Ibiza and Miami, and alongside countless individual and headline appearances, Kleinenberg has delivered his unique musical vision to the world.
Tiefschwarz Present - Black Musik : 10 Years Of Tiefschwarz
James Zabiela & Nic Fanciulli - One+One
Trafik - Club Trafikana
Spooky Interview
Luke Fair - Balance 011
Shiloh - Elements 001
Various Artists - Ibiza - The Sound of Renaissance Volume 4
D:Fuse & Hiratzka - Skyline Lounge
Dubfire - Global Underground: 031 - Taipei
Various Artists - Audio Therapy Spring Summer Edition 2007
Ewan Pearson - Fabric 35
Various Artists - Audio Therapy Across Borders : Italy
Royksopp - Back To Mine
Nick Warren - Global Underground: 030 - Paris
Having traversed the world over the last few years, including a previous six destinations for the Global Underground series, Nick Warren returns in February 2007 with his latest excursion, his seventh for the label and the 30th in it's long running series, touching down in Paris for a 2-disc set based on his set at the Mix Club in Paris back in mid-October this year. Once again, Nick shows his love of downtempo on the first disc, whilst the second is a more uptempo club disc in a similar vein to his last Global Underground album 'Shanghai'. The first of several Global Underground albums planned for 2007, 'GU030: Paris' is a landmark for the label that only it's longest serving DJ could celebrate, and this latest album will no doubt be well received by Nick Warren and Global Underground fans alike.
Various Artists - Cocoon : Compilation G
Chris Fortier - As Long As The Moment Exists
John Digweed - Renaissance Presents: Transitions 2
John Digweed's inaugural 'Transitions' compilation for Renaissance has been one of the best selling albums and indeed one of the standout releases of 2006. The start of an ongoing series and partnership with the well respected and long running Renaissance brand proved to be a pivotal move for John Digweed, and the last few months have seen him systematically making his way across the globe DJing. Not one to rest on his laurels, he's set to kick off Renaissance's new year and his own with the launch of the eagerly anticipated 'Transitions 2'.
Various Artists - Global Underground: Afterhours 3
As one year ends, another begins, and as 2007 looms around the corner, so does the latest volume in Global Underground's acclaimed series 'Afterhours'. Originally introduced in 2002, this post club, late night series of compilations is without a doubt the most diverse and eclectic of all that are released via the Global Underground brand. With new albums from Sasha and Nick Warren, plus new artist albums from Trafik amongst others, 'Afterhours 3' will kick off 2007 in fine style when it is released in late January.
Slam - Human Response
Guy Gerber - Late Bloomers
Critical Rhythm Presents: Singular
As trends change and the way in which we purchase and own music does, so do the formats. Whilst dance music has traditionally been a 12" format, the advent of digital distribution has meant that in some ways, buying each mix of every track one wishes to own can prove costly. It's with this in mind that Critical Rhythm has decided to launch the 'Singular' series, a new monthly double cd package featuring tracks and remixes from its roster of record labels.
Global Breakthrough 2007
February 17th 2007 sees the start of a two week club tour across Cape Town, featuring DJs such as Steve Bug, James Zabiela and Lee Burridge, with parties hosted by such well known brands as Renaissance, Global Underground and Defected to name but a few. Ahead of the the tour, the launch party for the event is on Thusrday November 9th 2006, where full details of the tour will be announced, in addition to sets from Clive Henry, Cass and a special guest to be announced on the night, with one lucky person set to win an all expenses paid trip to take part in the tour. For more details on the launch party and the tour, check out www.GBclubland.com.
Aquasky - Breakbeat Bass 2
Bassline breaks trio and Annie Nightingale favourites Aquasky have had a busy 2006, with their 10th anniversary artist album 'Teamplayers' released earlier in the year and their recently relaunched website up and running over at www.aquasky.co.uk. Now their return with the follow up to 2005's 'Breakbeat Bass', aplty titled 'Breakbeat Bass 2'. Showcasing some of the label's gems and showcasing the new sound and direction of the label, this mid price compilation is in shops now.
Jimmy Van M Interview
In the half decade that has passed since Jimmy Van M's 'Compiled & Mixed' album was released on Bedrock in 2001, much has changed. Many DJs now play music from CD rather than vinyl and buy it on the internet than from a record store, but if there's one constant that's remained, it's the anticipation over the last five years for a new compilation from one of the pioneers of dance music within America. With the arrival of 'Balance 010', Jimmy presents a triple disc set of music that traverses not only the last half decade, but the decade before that, and the one before that, embodying and presenting music that spans his career and that has helped define him as a DJ. In the midst of a five month worldwide tour to promote the album, Jimmy takes time to tell us more about the album, his return to the studio and production work and much much more.
45:33: Nike+ Original Run
45:33: Nike+ Original Run is a continuous 45-minute-and-33-second body of music that reflects the arc a runner experiences during a run. Commissioned by Nike, this is the second in the “Nike+ Original Run” series following the recent release of The Crystal Method’s Drive: Nike+ Original Run. The Nike Sport Music original recordings, along with the Nike+ Coaching Mixes featuring today’s hottest music with voiceover instruction from Nike coaches and fitness trainers such as Alberto Salazar and Jay Blahnik, presents the world and its technologically savvy, trendsetting individuals with an innovative tool to enhance their daily lives.
Not just for runners, fans of Murphy and his multifarious identities (LCD Soundsystem, producer/engineer, DFA label-head and international DJ) will find this a must-have recording for their collections.
__SpinCast-Volume-29
Mr Spin takes time out of a busy Semester to bring us the latest Spincast. Featured are new tracks from Apparat and Steiger, the latest improvisation to come from Wagon Repair's Cobblestone Jazz outfit and a new offering from Agoria, lifted from his new album 'The Green Armchair' which Mr Spin has reviewed in depth for those who wish to check it out.
Apparat - Lost All The Shit In Tel Aviv (Live Version) [Shitkatapult]
Agoria - Europa [Different]
Steiger - Pixelbird [Jukebox In The Sky]
Cobblestone Jazz - India In Me (Mix 1) [Wagon Repair]
Liam Shachar Interview
Born and bred in Israel, Liam Shachar is the latest new signing to the 'Teknology' label. We had a chat with him about his future plans and here's what he had to say.
Chris Lake Interview
Chris Lake is not a name that many people may be aware of, but hes already caused a stir with djs such as Seb Fontaine who was a fan of his bootleg 'Elements Of Der Scheiber' and his second white label, a remix of Leftfield's Phat Planet caused a frenzy amongst labels and djs alike, with many labels trying to sign it. Since then Chris has gone on to develop some original material which will be showcased on the new Hooj offshoot, Safety In Numbers and is currently working on remixes of Sia's Drink To Get Drunk and the Hooj classic Space Manouevres - Stage One. We decided to find out a bit more about this promising up and coming youngster who is destined for great things in 2002.
Marc Mitchell Interview
From the "Sanctuary" of the Channel Islands comes a producer that has been turning heads since the early days of his youth, a man responsible for some of the greatest electronic music of the past 10 years, with releases on both Whoop!, Renaissance and Stress to name but a few labels. He's perhaps better known with others at his side, be it with Stuart King as Sunday Club, Paul Mack as Human Movement (along with the lovely Sophie Moleta as vocalist) and also as one of the driving forces behind some of Jimmy Van M's solo material such as Sanctuary and Love Like Sleep. After travelling down into the dungeon of the disused fort that is Sanctuary Studios we found out a bit more about this inspirational studio wizard, his acclaimed studio and production plans for the future.
Bedrock 3 - Compiled & Mixed by Chris Fortier
The next installment in the Bedrock series has been officially announced complete with tracklist. Judging from the off the hook track selection and the chosen DJ, Chris Fortier, Bedrock will continue the legacy of pushing the next thing forward. Progressive-Sounds if you will.
Low End Specialists Interview
DJ Mac C, Sound Factory resident and regular guest at Danny Tenaglia's legendary Be Yourself night at Vinyl, NYC has been a regular on the club circuit for over 10 years. With fellow NYC dj and underground producer Ali Geramian, they are the Low End Specialists, and with a growing number of DJs such as Deep Dish and John Digweed showing their support and friends like the excellent Omid 16B, this talented outfit will be one you hear a lot more of in 2002.
Steve Porter Interview
Steve Porter is a well respected remixer, dj and producer, having worked with the likes of John Debo, Chris Fortier and Quivver and remixed artists such as Sunkissed, Ballroom and Sandra Collins, We managed to catch up with him for a quick chat.
Jody Wisternoff Interview
In the midst of a worldwide tour and on the brink of the 3rd single release from Intensify ("Mindcircus"), Jody Wisternoff sits down to talk to progressive-sounds about the latest happenings out west.
New Breakbeat label Akademia Recordings launches on April 22nd with Hyper Tension’s “Drop Zone”
Set up to cover breakbeats and electro output with dancefloor sensibilities, Akademia is the brainchild of Choo Choo label owners Mara and breakbeat upstart DJ Filth.
Jondi And Spesh Interview
Jondi & Spesh, the duo behind “Creep Phase”, “We Are Connected” and “The Sway” have much in store for the year 2002 including a highly anticipated release on Bedrock’s Black label. Find out about their cover/remix of Opus III’s “It’s a Fine Day”, a second installment from JSJ with Jerry Bonham, and what to expect from their label Looq.
Hellpass interview
Andrew Byrne, perhaps better known to many as Hellpass has been producing for many years and is also known for his penchant for cheeky remixes of classic tracks such as Orbital's Chime and The Orb's Little Fluffy Clouds. He has been championed by the likes of Dave Seaman and more recently has created a stunning rework of the classic track 'Orcana' by Void which has been hammered by John Digweed in recent weeks. We found out what this excellent producer has planned for 2002, both in the studio and on his label, also called Hellpass.
Balance 003 Announced
Following on from the success of Sean Quinn and Kasey Taylor Balance releases, EQ have selected Bill Hamel as the first international DJ to continue the series theme of quality underground compilation mixes.
Deepsky contest
The Deepsky contest is over. Thank you to all who participated. After sorting all of the entries with the correct answers and randomly choosing from those we have a winner. Congratulations to Smoovy6@... who will soon be receiving a Deepsky prize package.
Yunus Interview
Yunus Guvenen, perhaps better known as Yunus or Mavi first made waves with his track Nefes on Fire Recordings. Since then he has gone on to create unique house cuts for the US label Regress (formerly Twilo Recordings) and has now signed to Silver Planet for more dancefloor orientated material. He's loved by everyone from Deep Dish to Nick Warren and John Digweed and with other little secret projects going on, we find out why this guy is set to be big in 2002.
Perc Interview
Alistair Wells, perhaps better known as Silver Planet/Easyaccess's latest artist Perc, as well as some other projects you can find out for yourself, has made impact on the two aforementioned London labels and has been massively championed by James Holden amongst others. We find out what 2002 has in store for this promising new artist and his forthcoming works.
Chris Fortier Interview
Rated by John Digweed as one of the leading progressive DJs on the American circuit, and as part of acclaimed production outfit Fade, Chris Fortier has been making a name for himself over the years and now has been given the chance to showcase his talents on the latest in the Bedrock album series. Before he embarks on a tour across the US and UK to promote the album we had chance to talk to him
Pole Folder Interview
Benoit Franquet's life has been based around music. From as young as 5 he learnt to play guitar and the trumpet and very soon ended up in a symphony orchestra. As the years went on his attention became drawn to electronic music and soon he met up with Cedric Piner (better known as CP), an up and coming Belgian DJ. Together as Pole Folder & CP they have delivered such acclaimed productions as Waxxx and Apollo Vibes. We got Benoit to talk to us about his background and his future plans.
Sasha & Digweed on tour in USA
It isn't the usual aim of Progressive-Sounds to promote events or tours, but we had to make an exception for this one. Read all about this tour and try to make it at all costs. Also, check out the video footage of the fall tour.
Way Out West - Mindcircus
Just a reminder that the second release from Way Out West, Mindcircus, has just been released. Follow the link for sound bytes of this amazing track featuring the haunting vocals of Trisha Lee Keishall. Read our review here.
Second Hand Satellites
Sean Cusick and Three, better known as Second Hand Satellites, are set to release a few gems this year including a remix set of their acclaimed 'Multiple Mirrors EP' and their own remix of Bedrock's 'Forge'. Read what else they have in store for 2002, and why Sean says Three and Jimmy Van M are both sissies.
Global Underground 22
Here is what you can expect from Global Underground 22.
CONTEST, win Timo Maas - 'Loud'
We are running a contest. Just follow the link above, answer a few questions, and be entered to win one of three copies of Timo Maas' debut full lenght, 'LOUD'.
Silver Planet & Easy Access
With James Holden's Solstice currently finding favour in DJ boxes the world over, and new signings Perc and Yunus launching excellent debut releases, it's quite appropriate that we feature two of the smallest, underground independent labels in the UK. We present Silver Planet and Easyaccess.
Bill Hamel - Balance 003 REVIEW!!
We revealed the tracklist first, so now we bring you the first review of the latest in the Balance series from Australian label EQ, mixed by the Sunkissed boss himself, Bill Hamel.
Sander Kleinenberg Interview
With his first cd for the Essential US label now on shelves and a series of DJ sets currently ongoing, we caught up with the Flying Dutchman, Sander Kleinenberg. Whilst Sander was in Mexico we asked him about his future plans, his eagerly anticipated Four Seasons EP Part 3, some interesting remix proposals he's received and much more. Check out the interview here.
Parks & Wilson Mix CD @ Trust The DJ
Parks & Wilson are releasing a collection of deep, smooth and metallic progressive tracks on May 20. Features tracks by Oko Tek, Noble & Thomas and Parks & Wilson's own remix of Lazonby's Wave Speech. Check it out.
Dave Seaman Interview
Not many DJs can say they have worked with artists such as New Order, Seal, Kylie Minogue, the Brand New Heavies and David Bowie, but as half of Brothers In Rhythm with Steve Anderson, Dave Seaman has earned a repuation helping these artists to cross over into the dance music world. In between hobknobbing with the stars, Dave has played sets all over the world and recently played at the Good Shed, Melbourne on which the 22nd in the Global Underground series was based. We spoke to Dave about the album, forthcoming Brothers In Rhythm projects and his own record label. Read the interview here.
Reminder - Win Timo Maas 'Loud'
Just a reminder to you all out there that we are running a contest for Timo Maas' debut 'Loud'. Enter to win soon, contest ends on April 25.
Dan Goodall Interview
It's not often that being an I.T. student you can say that the likes of James Zabiela, Sasha, and Shmuel Flash play your tracks or that you had some helpful advice from such people as the legendary Andy Page, but Dan Goodall, a Southampton, UK boy like James Zabiela is someone who can. Already he has three tracks out of the first handful he has produced signed to Niche and Fracas and you can expect to hear his name a lot more as this year progresses
John Digweed's MMII
As the Delta Heavy Tour rolls across America like a runaway train, word of a new John Digweed cd has been gathering people's attention. Well the wait is over as we present to you the 100% confirmed facts. Check out all the details of John Digweed's MMII mix cd here.
Jimmy Van M, second in line behind John Digweed to mix the Bedrock series, has been an instrumental figure in electronic music’s continued growth and popularity in North America. Once again pushing the nation forward, he has given birth to the Delta Heavy tour that is sweeping the nation. Read the interview to hear his thoughts on the tour.
Leama Interview
As part of Odessi with Parks and Wilson, Leama ensured that Moments In Space became regarded as one of Baroque's finest moments to date. With his original productions Fabricate and Melodica also held in regard, the latter just having been re-released on Platipus, we caught up with Leama to find out about his DJing, his work with Andy Moor and more..
Delta Heavy coverage
Stay tuned as Progressive-Sounds will soon be sharing our Delta Heavy experiences with you.
Gabriel & Dresden Interview
Gabriel and Dresden have been hard at work remixing New Order, Way Out West, Beber & Tamera and Paul Oakenfold. As a duo with such diverse backgrounds (DAVE: DJ, journalist, A&R, radio music director; JOSH: mastering engineer for Disney's "Aladdin" soundtrack, sound designer for Oddworld video games and co-founder of MixmanÔ Technologies remixing software) it is no surprise that combining their efforts they come up with great sounds. Come in and read what they had to say to us.
Akademia Show on Groovetech
Steve Gerrard and DJ Filth (Choo Choo's Dean Mushin) will be launching Choo Choo's new breaks label, AKADEMIA, with a 2 hour show on here
Gerber & Z Interview
Guy Gerber started off with a band called Coco Beat, who played at many of Israel's clubs. Upon meeting Haoman 17 resident DJ Sahar Z a friendship was formed, and together this duo have gone on to produce several tracks, the most well known being the Portishead sampling Kenny's Back. We caught up with this duo to find out a bit more about them and their very different backgrounds.
Spiral Scratch
Spiral Scratch, aka UK born Simon Mather has had a very varied set of influences during the course of his life. From punk to jazz funk, he then happened to come across dance music which intersted him so much he spent many years embracing sounds and technologies. He was finally picked up by Whoop! Records where his debut release Something Else was released. Already he is working on a follow up and getting approached by other labels, so we decied to find out a bit more about this up and coming talent.
Bedrock 3 on VINYL
We have updated our Bedrock 3 feature to include the tracklist for the vinyl release of this top notch compilation. Get 12 tracks spread across 4 vinyls to try to match your mixing skills against Chris Fortier's.
Whoop! Records
Whoop! Records were founded way back in 1994 by dj's Joel Xavier & Andy Lekker as a creative output for their music. Drawing inspiration from the now defunct Om & Guerilla sound, Whoop! has expanded from the early seminal successesful releases from artists such as Dum Dum, Spanish Fly and Brutal Deluxe to the superb and ever increasing roster of original artists today such as Tarrentella, Redanka, Mike Monday, Spiral Scratch, Dominion and more.
Kinky Vinyl News
Kinky Vinyl is the new funky brother of Whoop! Records that launched in April 2002 with Guy Gerber's Flammer. Future releases will see Marshall Jefferson on the label, along with a track those in the know are already ranting about called 'Annabel' by Dzamb. Watch out for the rather kinky pvc sleeved cuts near you soon. Check out our review of the first release which is now online
Dave Gardner Interview
Dave Gardner, floating resident at Leeds club Union has worked with many of the best up and coming producers, such as Redanka (Andy Holt), Blackwatch (Michael Thomas), and Andy Moor. With the track 'Control' currently blowing up on Prolekul, and forthcoming releases on Whoop!, Yoshitoshi and Pitch Black, we caught up with Dave for a chat.
MMII vs 3x12"
If the release of John Digweed's latest mix cd 'MMII' wasn't exciting enough, DJs around the world can now look forward to a vinyl version. A tripple vinyl release of all but two of the tracks Diggers used on his compilation will accompany the cd. Click the link above to see the updated tracklist.
Highland Interview
As part of Highland, Mark Discrito and fellow colleages Marc Edwards and Mark's brother, Paul have played at many of Australia's big festvials, such as Two Tribes and The Advent Jam Festival. As well as this they have done productions such as Forsaken and the much sought after 'No Way Out', as well as remixes for the likes of Ocean Wave and Jan Johnston. These productions and remixes have found their way into the boxes and onto the compilations of DJs such as Dave Seaman and Paul Oakenfold. Having recently mixed Vapourised Volume 3 with Andy Jarrod, we caught up with Mark to find out Highland's plans for the coming months.
DJ CP Interview
Cedric Pinet is one of Belgium's top progressive DJs, and has already caused a stir with many people as a result of the material he's worked on with fellow Belgian Benoit Franquet, better known as Pole Folder. With the duo due to appear at various cities and festivals across the world in the coming months, we caught up with CP to find out a bit more about his background, his plans for the coming months and his work with Pole Folder.
Sound Alliance
Lee Spicknell and Chris Sylvester hail from Nottingham, UK and as the production / dj duo, Sound Alliance have already been making a name for themselves as of late, with some of their tracks finding their way onto James Zabiela's forthcoming CD, entitled GTDJ, and their track 'From Home' being recently signed to Distinctive. We caught up with this promising up and coming pair of youngsters to find out a bit more about them.
Gene Carbonell Interview
Gene Carbonell recently did a guest appearence on Progressive-Sounds resident Groovetech Girl, Chloe Harris's weekly 'Further' show on Groovetech. She managed to get him to answer a few questions regarding the new Choo Choo US booking agency, his current and future production work and a little bit about himself. Check out the brief interview here.
Revolt Interview
Arno Asmus has been working in the design business for the last decade, occasionally making forays into the realm of production, before fully exploring this during 1998 and making a real name for himself under the guise of Revolt. Fast forward four years and he's had releases on Bedrock, with forthcoming material on Bliss, Addictive and Enter Music to name but a few. We caught up with the man from Rotterdam
DJ Filth Interview
Dean Mushin, known to some as the Choo Choo Monkey, and label manager of new Choo Choo offshoot breakbeat label Akademia Recordings is one of the fast rising breaks djs and producers under his DJ Filth guise, and with both Choo Choo and Akademia set to release some quality material over the summer we caught up with him for a chat about his career and the labels.
Redanka Interview
Andy Holt hails from the Midlands, UK and has produced tracks under the guises Osiris (with Nigel Dawson), Nerva (with Dave Gardner) and Tarrentella (with Chris Bourne). On his own he has his Redanka project under which he has just released Out Of The Dark. We found out a bit more about his productions, the label he runs with Chris, RIP Records and their Cable Chamber studio complex
Starecase - Contest
To kick off Starecase's debut full length release 'FirstFloor', Progressive-Sounds is running another contest to allow three of our readers the chance to walk away with a Starecase 12", a CD sampler and a poster.
First Floor review
Sample 'Come In'
Sasha's Airdrawndagger
For those of you who may not know, Sasha has posted a press release on his site (follow the link above) for his much anticipated LP, 'Airdrawndagger'.
"Recording this album is the hardest thing I've ever done," says Sasha. "The people I've worked with, like Tom from Junkie XL and Charlie May, I feel like my learning curve has gone through the roof. I feel as if I've been at university for the last year! I'm a bit of a perfectionist, but it has been worth all the time."
Earth Deuley Interview
Earth Deuley first made an impact on the scene in 2001 with the release 'Dark Corner' on the Low Pressings imprint. Since then he has gone on to produce several other tracks, including a follow up release for Low Pressings, in addition to some for the labels Hellpass, Addictive and Tango. Hailing from Macon, GA we decided to find out a bit more about this fast up and coming producer.
Trey Smith Interview
Trey Smith hails from Macon, GA and along with fellow native Earth Deuley has quickly made an impact with his tracks Collection Of Singles and Subhuman, the latter of which has already enjoyed plays from John Digweed, Andy Jarrod, Steve Parry and Hernan Cattaneo to name but a few. We find out what living in Macon is like, an insight into his musical influences and much more as you will see.
Steve Lawler Interview
Steve Lawler has slowly climbed the dj ladder, from running parties under UK motorways, to parties at Space, Ibiza and the Midweek Session at Code, Birmingham. In addition to productions like Andante and Rise In and remixes for the likes of BT, he has produced albums such as the Dark Drums series, and one for Global Underground's Nu Breed series. Now he gets the chance to take things to another level with the new conceptual series from Boxed, Lights Out. We found out what its all about and what he's been upto recently
Gwill Morris Interview
Gwill Morris, best friend of James Holden, doctor and fellow Silver Planet artist has been quiet in the last few months, concentrating on his medical career, but now he's back making music and what a return he has made. The single Take Me Down under the guise of Main Element has already been played by Sasha and Digweed on the Delta Heavy tour and the man has much more under wraps to unleash on us over the coming months. Find out what he's been up to and what he has planned by reading the interview
Sasha - Airdrawndagger REVIEWED
The wait is over. The hype has reached fever pitch. It's finally coming, and no force of nature, no act of god or natural disaster can stop it. Sasha finally delivers his longly anticipated debut longplayer, Airdrawndagger, and we proudly present to you the FIRST review online.
Evolution - Unnatural Selection -coming-soon-
Evolution, renowned UK production duo, best known for their innovative remixes that have included Digweed's "Heaven Scent" and BT's "Dreaming", are scheduled to release Unnatural Selection on Sept. 17
Chris Gainer Interview
Chris Gainer is the man you hear little about when it comes to the name Sumsonic. With the other guys of the trio, Mark O Brien (Darko) and Paul Rogers producing in a solo capacity and collectively as Sleepfreaks, Chris sometimes gets forgotten about. However, this man is probably the hardest working of the trio. While DJing, and running a syndicated radio show, Chris runs the labels Sumsonic and Mechanism, he is a+r'ing new material and is producing with the guys as Seconds Out and Darko Vs Gainer. We decided to find out a bit more about this mystery man and what he has planned for the labels and his career in the coming months.
Roman S. Interview
Recently remixing Suzanne Palmer's latest 'Show Me', Roman S. is gaining the attention of a lot of the top house producers including Omid (16 B) and Danny Tenaglia. Read what he had to say to us about his upcomming projects.
James Zabiela Interview
James Zabiela first made a name for himself winning the Muzik Bedroom Bedlam award and gaining the attention of Sasha and Lee Burridge which his unique style of DJing. Since then he has gone on to play all over the world, do mixes for John Digweed's KissFM and Radio 1's Essential Mix as well as remixed Royksopp's Remind Me for Wall Of Sound. In addition to this he has a twice monthly show, 'Excession' on Groovetech and has recently mixed the first volume in their new mix cd series entitled 'GTDJ001'. He is soon to embark on a tour of the US supporting Sasha to promote 'Airdrawndagger'. We caught up with James as he returned from the opening weekend of Space in Ibiza to find out what he's got up his sleeve for the coming months
Remix Sasha?
Sasha Remix Contest : coming soon on Kinetic Records. Win a Mac G4, iPods, your remix released on Kinetic, and other cool prizes.
We do not have any further information, but you will know when we do.
Nettwerk presents Whoop's Progressive-Development Contest
In association with Nettwerk records, Progressive-Sounds is running another contest to give away five copies of the latest Whoop! Compilation : Progressive Development mixed by Nigel Dawson
Mara's latest single will turn you on.
Choo Choo Records artists Mara deliver arguably their finest work to date, 'Turning It On'.
Progressive-Sounds has 3 exclusive to internet tracks to promote the upcomming 'Signs' motion picture. Check em out.
Remix Sasha's Wavy Gravy
Power up your remix tools because samples have been unleashed. 11 Samples ranging from "wavy chorus" to "kick & hats 1&2" allow you the chance to get your self recognized by the masters. The deadline is October 31. Time is running out.
Mara Contest. Win a SIGNED copy of 'Turning It On
Yep, that's right. Answer three questions for a chance to win one of three signed copies of Mara's latest offering 'Turning It On' which is destined to take over Ibiza this summer, can be in your hands. Contest ends September 1st. Also, if you havent entered yet, our Progressive Development contest is over August 12th, so there is still time to enter.
XXX the movie set to feature brand new Orbital track
Touted as the soundtrack to the dance generation, Orbital's greatest hits 'Work' was not their only release this year. They have specially composed a track called "Technologiskie Park" for the new spy thriller action film "XXX". The Hartnoll brothers also make a cameo appearance in the film. Follow the link for sound samples.
Sasha & Digweed together again
Sasha will mixing it up as the guest DJ this Friday night (August 2nd) on John's infamous KISS100 mix show. Read more about Sasha at his web site which is now live.
Satoshi Tomiie - Global Underground Nu Breed 6
Check out the latest Nu Breed review.
Site in need of an upgrade
We are aware the site is in need of repairs. We got almost a whole year out of this design, and the wear and tear is starting to show. Check back on the 8th after we send the cleaning crew through. We may even reward your patience with a special feature or two.
Further Radio on Groovetech.com with Chloe
Our very own Chloé has put together a very special show this evening, dedicated to the site itself. Tune in to hear some of the current and future anthems today, in addition to a few surprises. Make sure you dont miss out as Chloé progresses 'Further'
Here it is, hope you like it
Shmuel Flash Interview
Shmuel Flash, 1/3 of Israel's Flash Brothers has fast been making a name for himself in his own right, be it under the alias Deep Amok or his own name. With remixes for the likes of Selfish Recordings and many other labels and his solo single 'Chilling Moments' causing a stir all over the place. We caught up with Shmuel during one of those very moments to find out what he has up his sleeve for the coming months.
Sasha T-Shirt Contest
Win the T-Shirt right off of Sasha's back!! Well, not really, but you can still win a very cool Sasha t-shirt. The above pic is not what it looks like, but you can click HERE to see the men's and women's versions. So what are you waiting for, get in there and answer 3 easy questions and enter to win.
Lovesky Interview
Michael Simone, a singer, songwriter, composer and diverse artist perhaps is most well known for his single 'Drums For Better Daze' which was released to great acclaim on Hooj Choons. More recently the melancholic track 'Come Back To Me' has been finding it's way into the sets of Sasha and John Digweed, but as you'll discover, that's just the tip of the iceberg as far as this talented man is concerned.
Progressive-Sounds has landed two more tracks for you to listen to. Like the first three, these track were inspired by the movie 'Signs' and are exclusive to the internet. Check em out. My personal favorite is still Photek's, but these two are great!
Choo Choo turn 30
Coinciding with their 30th release, Sheffield-based housers, Choo Choo
Records, have ditched their old image and plumped for a brand new look,
website and have even washed themselves.
Conjure One - 'Conjure One' to release soon with special limited edition bonus disk
A limited edition of the self titled lp by Conjure one features a Hybrid remix of 'Tears from the Moon', the Sinead O'Connor collaboration. Additional remixers include Max Graham, Ian Van Dahl and Robbie Rivera.
Suzanne Palmer Interview
While Suzanne Palmer’s voice may be new to some, over the years she has built up a strong singing career, spanning from jazz to hard house and beyond. She continues to expand the boundaries, always seeking out projects that will convey her most inner thoughts and emotions. With the release of three new tracks throughout the past year, which include “Hide U,” “Show Me” and DJ Tiesto’s “643 (Love’s On Fire),” Suzanne continues to burn up the turntables and dancefloors throughout the world. Read about her “journey through the music” over the years and her own interpretation of it.
Sasha Chat
I just wanted to inform you that Sasha will be chatting with fans 9PM ET on Tuesday Aug 20th.
Madoka Interview
Mark Venneri started off his career at underground warehouse parties in Philadelphia back in the early 90s. Since then he has gone on to develop both as a dj and more recently embarked on his Madoka project. Already DJs like Sasha and Digweed to name but a few have supported this man's output with tracks like Dive and Mass finding plays on the Delta Heavy tour. We found out what the man who 'always thinks slightly forward' has planned for the coming months
Lovesky delivers a Sign
We have added yet another interpretation to the movie 'Signs' inspired tracks collection. This exclusive offering is by Lovesky. Check it out.
Underworld's 'A Hundred Days Off'
Three years after 'Beaucoup Fish" and two years after the release of their award -winning DVD 'Everything Everything,' the fourth Underworld album has arrived.
After growing up together, Charlie May and Duncan Forbes became not only lifelong friends, but the amazing production talent known as Spooky. In addition to the much acclaimed and still sought after album 'Garguantuan', Spooky delivered many top productions in the early 90's such as 'Little Bullet' and 'Persuasion'.
Later, going their separate ways, Charlie went on to work with Peter Gabriel, William Orbit and Sasha whilst Duncan worked with Laurent Webb as Animated and Blondini Gang. Now the duo are back together, delivering the first new Spooky single in several years, 'Belong'. This is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of what other new material they have in the pipeline and the goals that they seek to achieve.
Read on to find out more.
Saeed & Palash Interview
Following on from their recent single 'Watching You', Saeed and Palash have joined the Excession roster, as well signed to Distinctive for an artist album project. In addition to this, they have plans underway to further diversify their Addictive imprint, plus many other things on the horizon. We caught up with them to find out more.
Yoshitoshi's 'In House We Trust' - The Return!
Yoshitoshi are soon to release the much anticipated mixed compilation In House We Trust 2: Mixed by Behrouz and MV (Envy). Check out the scoop here.
The Future Sound of London Interview
As the Future Sound Of London, Garry Cobain and Brian Dougans etched a template for outstanding music in the early 90s with ‘Accelerator’ and the acclaimed ‘ISDN’ and it’s live show experience. As the years went on, they both became unsure about where they were heading and as Garry fell ill due to mercury poisoning their legacy was laid to rest. After several years of rediscovery and healing, the duo have reunited and return to the old Amorphous Androgynous alias to deliver a new album, The Isness. Read on to find out about what the duo have been up to over the past few years, information about the album, and what they have planned for the future.
Bedrock - John Creamer & Stephane K set to release on vinyl
Check out the tracklisting here.
H-Foundation
West Coast house superstar's will be releasing a exclusive double CD mixed by Hipp-e and Halo on EQ Recordings, namely "Destination: Australia mixed by H-Foundation"
Swain And Snell Interview
Kevin Swain and David Snell are probably two of the busiest producers around. With projects spanning 20 different aliases, they have released many releases via Plastic Fantastic over the years. More recently they've been in the studio working with Bill Hamel and are hard at work on an album under their new Mash Up project. In addition to this they plan to launch a record label in the near future. Read on to find out more about their plans.
The Scumfrog Interview
Jesse Houk originally hails from Amsterdam but has quickly made New York his natural habitat in recent years. As The Scumfrog, he has taken influences from both countries to create a very unique sound that has seen his profile skyrocket in recent months. With remixes for the likes of Kylie Minogue, Steve Lawler and IIO in addition to studio projects with the likes of Kristine W and Crystal Waters, his career looks set to leap even further. Read on to find out more about this fast rising talent.
Filterheadz Interview
Bert and Maarten Wilmaers first hit the progressive scene with their much accoladed remix of Minimalistix's epic Struggle For Pleasure which gained support from djs right across the board. Since then they have gone on to produce many tracks, including Sunshine with Tomaz and their own tracks Beside You and The One Who Got Caught, which are already gaining support from John Digweed and Sander Kleinenberg respectively. Additionally they have completed remixes for Ashtrax, Vek, Whatever Girl and Bedrock in recent months. Check out the full interview for more info about this duo's past present and future.
Loafer Interview
Loafer aka studio engineer Alan Bremner made a major impact with his track Travelogue on Hope Recordings. However this wasn't his first foray into the music scene. He has worked with Anthony Pappa as Freefall, with Anthony and Barry Gilbey as Three Monkeys and also works with the Brothers In Rhythm team of Dave Seaman and Steve Anderson. He's also assisted in the compilation and mixing of many big selling mix cds and is part of the Therapy Music team which looks after a DJ agency and the label 'Audiotherapy'. Find out a bit more about this man by checking out this interview
Fade Records gets a new look
Fade Records has completely redesigned their website and label art. The upcoming Steve Porter release will mark the launch of the label's new artwork, so stay tuned and be on the lookout! The new site is complete with mix sets from Chris Fortier and Steve Porter.
3 Contests have ended
Three contests have finished over the past two weeks. Emails have been sent out to our winners. We have new contests coming very soon, so be sure to try again if you werent lucky this time around.
BT album news
We have just received a bit of news regarding BT's new album that is soon to release on Nettwerk Records. Read on.
Demi Interview
Demi is one of those rare talents who is forever pushing himself further. Having set up his Deeper Substance night with former partner Sian and now enjoying hosting a new night entitled Substantially Deeper things just seem to be heading upwards and onwards. Add to this radio shows for Proton Radio and Cued Up and a well deserved placing in the finals of Cream's Search For A Resident 2003 competition and pretty soon you will hear a lot more of his name as his profile rises even further. Read this interview to find out a bit more about him.
Red Moon Interview
Roger Watson and Tony Thomas have a long and varied career in music. Between them they have released material on over 20 labels and have brought out some of the most influential music in many genres in recent years. As Red Moon they have put out tracks like Esther The Whore on Eukatech and have just released their debut album Lucky on Surround Sounds. Check out this interview with Tony Thomas for more information about the Red Moon project.
John Graham Interview
John Graham intially started out in rock bands and making Drum and Bass as Skanna. As he became more involved in dance music he developed his Quivver project in addition to working with Parks and Wilson as Tilt. Since parting ways with them to work on his solo album, John has remained pretty much out of the spotlight aside from his DJ commitments. Now he has returned with the single Boz Boz as Quivver and a new Space Manoeuvres single is due out soon. John reveals a lot more info in the interview, so read on.
John Digweed Online
www.johndigweed.com is now live on-line. Features John's biography, discography, up to the minute tour information and full tracklistings for his infamous KISS 100 radio show. This is stated to be the first version of the site and streaming media is set to feature in Version 2.
Wrecked Angle Interview
Bedroom Bedlam winner and Dirty resident Steve Gerrard has gone from strength to strength as a dj, and it was only a matter of time before he delved into the realm of production. With long time friend and studio whizz Russell Pearce they formed Wrecked Angle and another project as Filta. We decided to find out a bit more about their plans. Read on for more information.
Noel Sanger making news
Noel Sanger has been busy towards the end of 2002 with many releases heading your way. Future releases include Bardo Thötröl / Towards The One releasing on Music Now and a remix of Jan Johnston's Flesh on Perfecto and for even more original Noel material, Nettwerk is releasing his latest mix set "Summerbreeze2" Check out the information on that mix set from the link above.
Balance 004 to release October 14
EQ look back to Australian talent for the 4th release in the Balance series after the internationally successful release by American DJ Bill Hamel.
New Feature! SoundBytes with DJ Chloé
Progressive-Sounds is proud to announce a new feature, Sound Bytes. On a regular basis, DJ Chloé will be mixing up a few of our most recently received tracks so you can hear them when we do. This week, Chloe mixes it up with 4 choice tracks from our record bins.
James Lavelle Interview
James Lavelle has forged many fans via his Unkle project in addition to his Mo Wax imprint, and his dj sets at Fabric and indeed his mix cd for their label have furthered his reputation more. As the latest DJ to join the Global Underground roster, his career looks set to soar to even greater heights. We found out a bit more about how he feels about joining a roster that includes Sasha, John Digweed and Danny Tenaglia, plus got to find out lots of other things. Read on.
Global Underground
It's been a busy few weeks at Global Underground. Not only have they just released the 23rd volume in their acclaimed series, they have relaunched their vinyl labels Quad and Coded with releases from Bluefish and Pako and Frederik respectively. As an added bonus they have put out their first foray into the world of downtempo with the Electric Calm cd. Check out the links below for reviews of all these great releases.
James Lavelle: GU023 Barcelona
The Forth - Global Underground Electric Calm
Pako and Frederik - Western Approaches 2002
Pako and Frederik - Western Approaches 2002 (Remixes)
Bluefish - Chameleon
Jerry Bonham Interview
Jerry Bonham has made a name for himself as resident at 1015, Circus and Vision as well as clocking up the frequent flyer miles all over the US and further afield. As a producer both in a solo capacity and with Jondi and Spesh he has had material released on Bedrock, Renaissance and most recently his single, Seventh Seal was released on SAW Recordings. We managed to catch up with him for a bit of a chat about his future plans.
Soul Mekanik Interview
Roland Bass and Luke Warm are the alter egos of Kelvin Andrews and Danny Spencer, two djs and producers who have been making a name for themselves over the years as Sound 5 and Sure Is Pure, holding down residences and gigs at clubs like The Bomb and Fabric. As Soul Mekanik they have found a project that has brought them one accolade after another, so we decided to find out a bit more about them and dragged 'Roland' away from the studio for a chat.
Fluke Interview
The progressive pioneers known as Fluke have been making music since 1988, delivering albums such as the inaugrual Techno Rose Of Blighty through three further albums ending in 1997's Risotto. Over these years they enjoyed success with singles and tracks such as Atom Bomb, Bullet, and Absurd. Over the course of that decade, they managed to stay one step ahead, embracing and pushing new sounds and even delivering a breathtaking live show experience. After some time out of the spotlight and following on from the Progressive History X retrospective, Fluke return, with a new album, live concept and much more. Fluke frontman Jon Fugler was kind enough to spare some time to speak to us. Read on..
Martin Villeneuve Interview
Following in the footsteps of great Canadian producers such as Max Graham, Richie Hawtin and Luke Fair, Martin Villeneuve is making great progress in the dance community. After getting his tracks played on the Global Underground and Transport series mix sets, Martin continues his high profile by mixing 1/2 of the In House We Trust 2 series. Read on to find out more about his future.
Win "In House We Trust 2" Signed by Deep Dish
To celebrate our interview with MV and the review of Yoshitoshi's "In House We Trust 2", Progressive-Sounds is running a contest with the help of Yoshitoshi. The booty? Signed copies of the mix cd.
Josh Collins Interview
Josh Collins hails from Chicago and has etched a name for himself as a producer who constantly puts out groundbreaking music. Having put out his first release in 1997 and having released material on 13+ labels since his career has gone from strength to strength. Aside from collaborations with Jason Dunne (of PB&J) and Chris Lake, he's recently remixed artists such as The Flash Brothers and Rachel Starr. We decided to find out a bit more about this hard working talent. Read on to find out more...
Audiotherapy is relaunching
Audiotherapy will be relaunching with an introductory label sampler entitled "My Idea of House." Read More..
Win BT's back catalogue of CDs
You heard right, the winner of this contest will receive the following CDs: BT - Ima, BT - ESCM, BT - Movement in Still Life, BT - Rare & Remixed, BT - Ten Years in the Life
More BT news:
BT has been doing paintings (little known fact that he was accepted to Rhode Island School of Design) but opted for the life of a musician at Berkley instead. Some of the mixed media paintings (involving photographs and dadaist cut and paste style collages mixed with oil and acrylic paints) will be featured in the artwork of the next album. He's been working on a piece of art for every song on the album
Future Groove, The Compilation (Mixed by Desert)
Paul Kane and Paul Pringle, the men behind Desert have released a mix cd riddled with unreleased material which includes artists such as Jamez, Oscar G, and Kolaborators to name just a few. An additional bonus CD accompanies the mix including forthcoming Future Groove releases. Read all about it.
Grayarea Interview
Grayarea are Chi-town trio Nosmo, Ruin and McRae, three very unique personalities who came together via Nosmo meeting Chi-town boy McRae at Seattle University. From there the duo ended up in Chicago, dragging in Ruin along the way to share a combined house/studio where they have crafted some seriously unique music. Taking influences from McRae's indie-rock background, as well as a shared love of industrial music and everything inbetween, the trio have already been supported by DJs from Sasha to Max Graham and now signed to Hope/Polyester look set to take on the world head to head. Find out more about the trio by reading this interview with them..
Red Jerry Interview
Red Jerry is the head honcho of Hooj and it's offshoot labels, a shrewd businessman, a talented dj and producer who has put his hand to many successful ventures over the years. His productions have ranged from the uplifting vibes of Katcha to the deep house influenced beats of his latest venture RJ Project. We found out a bit more about the Hooj kingpin, his background and plans in respect to his labels.
Nick Muir Interview
Nick Muir is a studio wizard , engineer and producer of the highest standard. As part of Bedrock alongside John Digweed he has been responsible for remixes of Charka, Evolution, Shmuel Flash and many other artists, as well as classic productions such as For What You Dream Of and Heaven Scent. They have just unleashed the sublime melodic opus that is Emerald upon the music scene. However, he also shines in a solo capacity, having remixed Tom Mangan's Chutney and Archive's Numb recently, and previously having released Dark Blue under the guise of Cabala. Currently Nick and John have ventured into the world of soundtrack production, so we decided to find out a bit more about this and much more. Read on..
Bedrock releasing 'Emerald'
Bedrock is delivering one great release after another from the likes of Holmes Ives, Shmuel Flash, Steve Lawler and many others. In addition to that, they are set to release Bedrock's own 'Emerald.' Click here for easy access to the latest Bedrock reviews.
Noel Sanger's Summerbreeze 2 contest
The Summerbreeze 2 review is in. To celebrate, there is a contest giving you a chance to win a copy. Check it out.
DJ San Interview
"Deep and dark, clean and effective, sinister productions with a true emotional feel that comes directly from the heart." That is what DJ San looks for in music. That is what is in San's music. San and partner Roland K's productions as San Project are receiving massive support. Read this interview and find out what releases to expect.
Lemon 8 launches artist site
Harry Lemon has made a name for himself over the years, thanks largely to superb remixes for the likes of Greed, Arrakis and Main Element to name but a few. His Inner Sanctuary Sessions EPs have ensured at least one track he has put his hand to has found it's way into the record boxes of top level and bedroom djs alike. His Inner Santctuary Sessions mix cd, a double cd of his best original productions and remixes is due out shortly and to tie in with this, his official website has been launched. Check it by clicking the link.
Lemon 8 Interview on Progressive-Sounds
Inversus Limited
Inversus Records stands proud with releases such as Lorient's "Salvation" and Rock's "Resistance". Label owner Sandy Fox is expanding his grasp on the dance community launching a sub-label, Inversus Limited. Read what he as to say about that here.
Austin Leeds Interview
Austin Leeds and the creative talents of Origin have recently formed Rock. Their first release on Inversus, "Resistance" is doing massive damage around the globe. Before that, Austin teemed with Accorsi and Chable as 21st Century Fux. Read this interview to learn about future Rock and 21st Century Fux productions. Read this interview to find out about his new label. Read this interview to know what we know.
Lemon Balm and Chamomile
Recorded during ESCM (1996) an album track that, well never made it on the album because CD's are too short. The vocals are from Bt's friend Che Malcolm and Bt himself. They were recorded in Maryland in winter....right after he recorded TH Culhane on Firewater !
Note: Download will only be available until 11/14 so GET IT NOW
Chloe strikes again
Another week, another Sound Bytes. This week, Chloe drops a mellow 4/4 set with smooth grooves. Listen to this.
Global Underground's Afterhours
Global Underground embark on yet another new direction with the release of their 'Afterhours' compilation. Check out the feature and read the review.
Mark Wheawill Interview
Mark Wheawill is perhaps not a name that you will notice regularly in charts or dj playlists, but you can probably guarantee he's had a hand in at least one track in the boxes of most of the big jocks. As a producer, vocalist and studio engineer he has worked on tracks as part of Source Of Gravity, Evenflow, Bravemusic and several other guises and has recently worked with Parks and Wilson on a Tilt project. To find out more about that and the rest of what's happening in the world of Mark Wheawill check out this interview.
Smight Interview
Herbert Berkley, the latest talent to emerge from the Great State Of Texas has fast shaken the scene to it's foundations, with his debut release for Fade, 'Rebuilding 12' not even officially in stores yet, but already he has further material to come on Niche, Music Is Freedom and several other labels, in addition to involvement in many new and exciting ventures, including his own innovative Cure Recordings imprint which is set to launch next year. A man with a big heart and a lot to say, so without further ado, here's Smight.
Phil K Interview
Phil K is one of the top DJs within Australia and is fast making an impact on the world scene as well. As a producer he is involved with the projects Dark Alley, Lo-Step and the Hi-Fi Bugs, amongst others. A DJ who will do remixes live in order to ensure his set remains fresh and innovative and after recently mixing EQ's Balance 004 compilation he is no doubt set for even greater things. We decided to find out a bit more about the creation of the album and lots of other things. Read on to find out more.
FC Kahuna 2002 DJ Mix
To help promote their full length release on Nettwerk records, FC Kahunna have mixed up 60 minutes for you to check out. It's a great listen that reflects their eclectic style and savvy tastes including tracks from Radiohead, Primal Scream and a few of their own original productions. Check it out.
Steve Parry Interview
Steve Parry is the progressive buyer at 3Beat in Liverpool. A man who helps many of the top and upcoming DJs across the world obtain brand new records for their boxes, but he's also a hard working DJ with a weekly radio show, gigs all over the world and has played at clubs including Bedrock in the past few years. His debut single 'Jawa' was released on Fluid Recordings earlier this year, and recently he has started a new night in Liverpool called 'Aztec' as resident alongside James Zabiela. So without futher ado we present an insight into the world of Steve Parry. Enjoy.
Josh Gabriel Interview
As part of Gabriel and Dresden with DJ Dave Dresden, Josh Garbriel has remixed artists ranging from Way Out West and Grayarea to New Order, and they have just released their debut original production, 'Lament'. In addition to this he is also part of Andain and has just recently unleashed his debut solo single onto an unexpecting world in the shape of 'Wave 3'. It doesn't take rocket science to work out Josh is a busy man, so we decided to find out a bit more about him and the projects he's working on.
Slacker Interview
Shem McCauley has been working in the dance scene for over a decade now, first as Ramp with Simon Rogers, before channelling his energies into Slacker. Widely accoladed for remixes of artists including Bedrock and Breeder, in addition to originals such as 'Scared', 'Your Face' and more recently 'Looky Thing', Slacker continues to make music that is still getting people's attention to this day, having also been responsible for the massive 'Walls Of Jericho' by Head Honcho. Having recently remixed Moby and with plans for further material on his label, Jukebox In The Sky, we had chat with Shem about the past, the present, and future of Slacker.
The Extended Period
Once a month, Progressive Sounds invites you to take a ride in Bill Hamel's Escalade to enjoy the music that's influencing his world. This segment, entitled "Extended Play," takes us inside Hamel's CD changer to find that one disc that gets more play than all the rest. Old or new, techno or jazz, this is the music that's shaping Hamel work. Join him for a spin.
Pole Folder and CP - Dust
With the release of 'Dust' now imminent, we thought it was high time we brought you up to date with all the happenings that come out of '80Hz' in Belgium. Check out our Pole Folder & CP update for an insight into what to expect in the coming months.
Scott Hardkiss Interview
Scott Hardkiss was an early pioneer of original sounds in the United States and had a huge influence over many artists productions. On his Hardkiss label, Scott has produced classics such as "The Phoenix" and "Raincry" and also released the infamous compilation "Delusions of Grandeur" which remains a staple in collections around the world. Read this interview to find out what is coming up for God Within and why his "Rocket Man" remix never saw a proper release.
Global Underground 24 with Nick Warren
Rumours have been bouncing around about Nick Warren's forthcoming 'Reykjavik' album, the 24th in the Global Underground series. Here's some info to whet your appetite.
Release Records gives you the opportunity to remix Medway
Release Records is proud to announce their second competition & last one of the year. The competition is to remix their latest signing, Medway 'Trauma.' This is his latest follow up to 'My Release.' For contest rules and samples, click the link above. The first place winner will recieve his/her remix on the B-side of the promotional & finished copies
Blue Haze Interview
Michael Burns is one of a growing nu breed of producer. One that starts at a very young age and creates music without the need for a traditional studio, opting for a software based environment that is becoming more and more predominent in this dag and age. His music as Blue Haze speaks volumes of the results, the melancholic melody within his music showcasing a sound quite different to a lot of conventional progressive house music, drawing elements from both downtempo and electronic influences.. Already his track 'Greedy Planet' has been enjoying roadtesting in the sets of Sander Kleinenberg and several other DJs, and now we give you some insight into this promising young star, one of many attempting to stand out in '03 who you will come to hear of over the next few weeks. Read on..
Infusion Interview
Jamie Stevens, Manuel Sharrad and Frank Xavier. collectively known as Infusion have had an oustanding year with a tour that has seem them travel practically all across the global showcasing their superb live show. Additionally they have made sure their music has found it's way into many a dj box with remixes for artists such as Mangotrasher, Sshh and Main Element. Junkie XL's remix of their most popular track 'Legacy' is also due for release in the new year, and Jamie updated us on what the next year holds for Infusion.
Gwill Morris Update
Gwill Morris is currently on tour in Australia, following the release of his Main Element single 'Take Me Down' on Silver Planet. We caught up with Gwill for a quick update about what he's been upto and to find out a bit more about his recently launched website and plans for the new year.
Bermuda Triangle Interview
Planet Noise. A planet on the far edge of the universe where animated DJs and musicians live with one purpose, to create sound. It was some time ago that three individuals travelled varied paths before arriving on the planet. Those three individuals, Noa, Arta and Igor have since been known as Bermuda Triangle. It was when their track 'Mooger Fooger' found it's way into the hands of intergalactic superstar DJ John Digweed who featured it on his 'MMII' album, that life on the planet changed forever. The Noisian race has much in common with Planet Earth, that of the love of music that emits from the darkness of dancefloors across the universe. Now as Bermuda Triangle lead the Noisian race with an EP to further strength the intergalatic links, it looks like the year MMIII will start a whole new adventure and travels for the people of the Planet Noise.
Harland Interview
Shelley Harland is one of those rare talents you happen upon by chance. You could be walking along past a bar or music hall, or turn up to see the latest and greatest act at a local venue only to be blown away by the support act. But calling Harland a support act would be wrong, because she is far more. A singer and songwriter with a voice that will melt your mind and soothe your soul, and a major electronic influence to her unique sound that inspired her to programme her own tracks. Through sheer guts, determination and hard work, as well as several low key live shows, the hard work has all paid off as Harland's debut album 'Salt Box Lane' is set to be released on Chrysalis next year and with word of her amazing voice reaching the far corners of the globe, several of the top names in the progressive music scene have enlisted her services, ensuring her voice makes it's way to a dancefloor near you soon.
Luke Chable Interview
Luke Chable is one of the hardest working producers around today. Between himself, Ivan Gough and Phil K, they are responsible for some of the hottest sounds to emerge out of Australia and into the world dance music scene via various projects including Dark Alley, Digital Mind Control and Lo-Step. In a solo capacity he has produced many top level remixes and productions and recently has really come into his own as one of the 'the producers' of the moment. We decided to dig a little deeper and find out more about this amazing young talent.
Medway Interview
Jesse Skeens has been in the dance music scene for the last decade or so, starting off in Florida, honing his production skills as Medway, creating music that has subsequently been supported right across the board, with Sasha and Digweed being two of his many fans. Having released numerous singles for Hooj he is now preparing to release his latest single 'Trauma'. We decided to find out a bit more about the remix competition surrounding the track, his collaborations with Sean Cusick and others and his views of the state of the industry today, and he quite happily spoke freely about it all to us. Read on to find out what he had to say.
16B Interview
Recently voted as one of Mixer magazine's top Movers and Shakers, Omid (16B) has reinforced his status as a heavy weight producer. His latest LP released on Hooj Choons titled 'How To Live 100 Years' has met with great response around the world with his unique deep, sexy grooves. Read what he had to say to us regarding the singles and tour that the future holds in support of the album and what he looks for in a remixer.
Bedrock Breaks
With the new year looming Bedrock unveil the first of many plans they have for 2003 and beyond with the launch of the new imprint, Bedrock Breaks. Building on the legacy of the breaks room at Heaven and aiming to showcase the finest in underground breakbeat music over the coming months, with the first release being 'Locked On' by Nuddles, due out in late January 2003. Read on to find out more.
Sean Cusick Interview
2002 has been quite a year for Sean Cusick, with some outstanding production work and collaborative work with Medway also gaining support far and wide. His dj sets have continued to amaze and educate anyone lucky to have seen him play out. With further studio work forthcoming and the releases of the remixes of Sean and DJ Three's track 'Orbit' as Second Hand Satellites, 2003 already looks set to be another stellar year for this outstanding producer and dj. We managed to get his thoughts on remix contests, female djs, the government and much much more. Read on for yet more of Sean Cusick's wise words.
Hellpass Catalogue up for grabs
Hellpass Records is offering up 8 records from their back catalogue. It is a collectors dream. Click through to see what you are playing for
Burufunk Interview
Curtis and Leaha Fallis are a production outfit from Texas called 'Burufunk', and are the latest talents to leap from the Great State into the world dance scene with their own unique sound they call 'Deep/Progressive/Technology'. With support for their material already coming from Deepsky, Nick Warren, Hybrid, Dave Seaman, Sasha and BT, and with forthcoming productions and remixes coming on Navigation Records and Audiotherapy, it looks like Texas has spawned yet more great artists that look set to make an impact well into 2003 and beyond. Find out more about them by reading this interview.
KISS100 Holiday Special
The Kiss100 Show on December 27th is a holiday special, with Sasha and Digweed recorded live during the Delta Heavy tour earlier this year. The show is from 12-2am GMT, and you can listen online at www.kissonline.co.uk
Bill's back with another CD that's lasting the Extended Period
This month, Bill Hamel reviews Jack Johnson’s CD, “Brushfire Fairytales” which he says is very rejuvenating, uplifting and inspiring music. Read the full review.
Pako And Frederik Interview
Sekander Raisani and Frederik Borgesius first developed their love for house music during their teenage years of the 80s before embarking on production work and dj gigs as Pako and Frederik in the early 90s. Since then they have gone one to produce many quality original tracks and remixes, as well as running their own imprint Majestic Music. 2003 will see the release of the debut Pako and Frederik artist album so we felt it was high time we found out a bit more about this duo. Read on..
Dave Robertson Interview
Dave Robertson is yet another promising new producer to emerge from Southampton in the UK. His productions range from tech house grooves to old skool house, taking in everything that falls between. Already his work has gained attention from Sasha and James Zabiela and remix work is coming this young 20 year old's way before he's even had his first release out, which is forthcoming on James Zabiela's Hearing Aid imprint. In the meantime find out a bit more about Dave by reading this interview.
Starkid Interview
Adam Spears is like many young teenagers in today's world, full of ideas and wanting to let their voice be heard. In Adam's case, his music is his voice, and by total surprise he has seen music he created reach heights he never imagined, with John Digweed supporting his track 'Crayons' and Nick Warren even snapping the track up for his highly anticipated Global Underground 024 album. Maybe the old saying of 'when you wish upon a star..' is true. But you can bet that Starkid's career is one you will hear a lot more of sooner, rather than later.
Bedrock Breaks Fractured
Following on from the massive debut Bedrock Breaks album in 2002 and his seminal Y3K offerings, Hyper returns taking things to a new level with the next in the Bedrock Breaks Compiled & Mixed series, 'Bedrock Breaks: Fractured'.
Greed Interview
Greed is Swiss producer Tobi Wirz. Responsible for tracks such as 'Promises' and 'Strange World' with vocalist Lesley and recent collaborations with Blackwatch (Gentle Rain) and Van Bellen (City Lights) having seen his profile rise even further, Tobi runs the record label SOG Records and has involvement with a band project too. Read on to find out more about Tobi, his work and his record label.
Delerium remix Contest
Fans of Delerium can download various vocal and instrumental tracks (as well as an MP3 of the original song) from "After All," the first single from Delerium's forthcoming release "Chimera" (release date: May 20, 2003) as part of a remix contest beginning Jan. 17th that will afford the winning remixer a spot on the commercial release of "Chimera.
Momu Interview
Momu have been blazing a sonic trail with their recent releases and remixes. With the Momu remix of Cass' "Mind Rewind" riding high in the charts, Bedrock signed "Sunsicle" kicking off the latest Bedrock Breaks comp, and their original "The Dive" being picked up on Nick Warren's yet to be released Global Underground, Momu are drawing many listeners in to their unique blend of melodic atmospheric breaks. Find out what Jondi and Mark are all about in our interview with them.
Junkie XL remix of Emerge by Fischerspooner
Fischerspooner's #1 will be released in the U.S. on February 25th with a new Junkie XL remix of "Emerge" and an updated 2003 version of the track's stunning video. We have links to the Junkie XL remix audio, listen now.
Powerplant Interview
John Morgan and Kiki Stewardson hail from Canada, and form the production outfit known as Powerplant. With releases including 'Angel' and 'With Or Without You' they have already proved they can create music for the dancefloor just as well as they can within the confines of video game based music for Electronic Arts in Vancouver. In addition to this they have their hands in a number of other ventures, as well as many things planned for 2003. Read on to find out more..
Ivan Gough Interview
Ivan Gough has been involved with dance music for almost 20 years now, first tweaking knobs and spinning turntables in 1984 before adding production to his abilities in 1989. Since then he has pushed his career forward with many productions with people like Phil K, Andy Page, Gab Oliver and Luke Chable. He is one of the key figures who has helped pushed the Australian scene into the world spotlight and here we present a unique insight of this pillar of the Australian dance scene.
Andy Moor Interview
Andy Moor is a young producer based deep in the Midlands within the UK, who has been producing bands and artists since the age of 15. Since then he has become part of the Baroque family of artists, co-producing and engineering tracks with some of the other artists linked with the label. In addition to this he has seen his dj commitments take him overseas to Europe and beyond, and his production work continues to go from strength to strength. Read on to find out more about what he has up his sleeve in the coming months and much more..
Sabatage Systems now online
The website for Cass's new label Sabotage Systems is now online, featuring comprehensive track listings, discography’s, downloads, mp3’s, press information, artwork downloads, news and related info on Cass and other Sabotage artists. The site also contains information about the forthcoming compilation '8' as well.
Mara & Tigerhook join forces
Following a brief studio encounter in Philadelphia between Tigerhook's Randall Jones, Philip Charles and Mara which resulted in the framework for a track titled 'Air You Breathe' the Choo Choo bosses have seized the opportunity to team Mara again with in-demand DJ and producer Randall Jones.
Even before the work has started the result is already being tipped to feature on the forthcoming and much anticipated Mara album, 'If you only knew' set for release in June on Choo Choo records.
Label boss Sara Whittaker-Gilbey said, 'When we started to discuss getting back into the studio again with Randall both Barry and I were really excited. Randall is so enthusiastic and clued-up I'm certain we'll come out with something really special'.
Rui Da Silva Interview
Rui Da Silve first started out making records with DJ Vibe as part of the Underground Sound Of Lisbon. 'So Get Up' is the most popular of their works, but in a solo capacity Rui was to create a track that pushed the envelope far beyond anyone's expectations at the time. That track was 'Touch Me', and in a lot of ways it set the path for a lot of copycats that followed. However, Rui was not put off by this and has been working on his artist album and the new single currently finding it's way onto dancefloors entitled 'Feel The Love'. Read on to find out Rui's thoughts on the events of the past 10 years and also his thoughts and goals for the future.
Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the seven astronauts who were lost in the Columbia space shuttle tragedy.
Ian Ossia Interview
Ian Ossia is one of those djs who stays out of the spotlight but still wows audiences wherever he plays, be it the UK, Australia or further afield. For many years he has had strong ties to Renaissance and these days can be found spinning on a regular basis at The Cross in London. He has also been busy in the studio, working on material to follow on from his recent release 'La Fee', which he produced with production partner Joel Einhorn. Read on to find out more about Ian's past and his plans for 2003.
Source of Gravity ready to launch into 2003
After a success 2003, Source of Gravity are continuing their assault on the progressive world with some fine releases and a strong DJing schedule.
"2002 was a good year for us despite the problems for the industry. We definitely improved our profile a great deal. This year we hope to take things further, and everything is in the pipeline to do so."
Petter Interview
Petter Nordkvist is 18 years old and hails from Stockholm in Sweden. He has been producing for the last three years, experimenting with sounds and styles in order to develop his skills further. With his debut single 'These Days' already gaining support from James Holden, John Digweed and many more, it seems that his career has had a springboard start into the future, but watch out because this boy has many more tracks to suit all persuasions currently waiting to be discovered. We present a brief insight into the world of Petter. Read on..
BlueRoomProject Interview
Shane Ehlers and Jeff Belfi are two NYC based producers collectively known as BlueRoomProject, who have recently started to gain attention with their blend of progressive, tech house, breaks and everything else inbetween, complete with a unique warm organic sound that they have shaped into their own. One of their first tracks 'Aperitif', has already been signed to Cass's forthcoming compilation '8' with the duo subsequently joining his Sabotage roster. The boys however have much more to offer, as you will find out. Read on..
Hernan Cattaneo Interview
Hernan Cattaneo is fast becoming one of the most popular Argentinians since Diego Maradonna. However, his hand of god controls the decks with his dj skills being widely accoladed across the globe. Alongside production partner Martin Garcia he has produced several singles for Paul Oakenfold's Perfecto imprint and has recently been in the studio with Cass and Tom Mangan. Read on to find out more about Hernan in this interview.
Mob Deep mixed by Tayo
Tayo steps up to the plate to mix the first in a new series of compilations showcasing the finest artists from his MOB family of signings. MOB Deep Volume 1 showcases some of the past, present and future MOB hits that Tayo is putting out on the breaks scene. This album isn't just another label showcase. It's an insight as to where MOB started, where it is, and where it's going, as it tightens it's hold on the breakbeat scene, developing and nuturing new and established talent.
Futureshock return with debut album, The Phantom Theory
In 2003, Futureshock return with one of the most eagerly awaited debut albums of the year. The Phantom Theory LP extends the musical sweep of Futureshock with the battle cry of "expect the unexpected". Hip house joints, sit alongside downtempo delights and the same production genius that has set Futureshock on their celebrated march through the nocturnal underground. It's a stunning debut album.
Win a trip to WMC to see Fischerspooner
Enter to win a trip to see Casey, Warren and the rest of the Fischerspooner crew performing live in Miami, FL. Prize includes roundtrip airfare and hotel accomodations for two. NOTE: This is not a Progressive-Sounds sponsored contest.
Paul Van Dyk - Global has been released
A thousand faces, a thousand places, one unique sound.
Sit back, relax, and embark with us on Paul van Dyk¹s Global journey.
Paul Lancaster Interview
After the initial success of his debut single 'Bad Girl' on Climax Recordings, producer and dj Paul Lancaster hasn't been idle, having gone on to produce several more tracks, the most recent of which, 'Don't Stop Burning' has been picked up by Cass for his Sabotage imprint and '8' compilation. This is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of what Paul's future holds for him so read more about him here..
Global Underground in 2003
As 2003 started, the future for Global Underground did not look good as Administrators were appointed and the company's future fell into debate and rumour on message boards and websites across the globe, with the release of Nick Warren's GU024 caught up in all the issues. However news has come today courtesy of GU themselves to tell us exactly what is happening. Read on:
Remix Sasha Again?
Sasha has released parts for every track off Airdrawndagger on his website www.djsasha.com, with the exception of Requiem which is coming soon.
Ben Camp Interview
Ben Camp has been quite successful with his "Timewreck" release on Fade and "Burning" on Inversus. I am still very into the sounds of "Syndrome" which appeared on Noel's mixset for Nettwerk and "Emergence" has yet to emerge on Sabatoge. Now, Ben and label mate Patrick Turner have just launched Movim Records. Read the interview to find out what Ben has in store for the future.
Hyper Interview
Guy Hatfield has made a name for himself over the years via DJ sets at the likes of Bedrock and Twister, being one of the early stars on Distinctive's Y3K + Y4K series, before moving on to develop his own Kilowatt Recordings imprint which has recently come into it's own. In addition to this he has recently mixed 'Fractured', his second mix cd for Bedrock Breaks, and has forthcoming singles on Acetate Ltd and 420 Recordings to watch out for, and even still this is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of what we can expect from Hyper in 2003. Read on to find out more..
Yoshitoshi Recordings set to unveil new label:
Quality not Quantity? Yoshitoshi Recordings disagrees. The world-renowned dance music record label has bucked this widely held view in favor of its own strategy for exposing fans to the best dance music has to offer… Quality in Quantity. Read on...
Joshua Ryan Interview
Joshua Ryan is a name many will know thanks to the track 'Pistolwhip', but that is merely just one side to Joshua many talents, with his feet stuck firmly into many different and exciting projects. He's just released his debut album 'By Design' and has a forthcoming single on Fluid, and he still manages to find time to dj as well. Prepare to be pistolwhipped. Read on..
Matthew Dekay Interview
Matthew Dekay is one of the latest talents to emerge out of the Dutch music scene and onto the world scene, with both his djing talents and production work gaining accolades right across the board from DJs such as Sander Kleinenberg, Danny Howells, Harry Lemon and Chris Fortier, with his production work being heavily supported by Sander on his mix compilations. His track 'Passion' paved the way for the 'Beautiful Monday EP' which was just released. Watch out for further track and projects from this talented youngster soon, which you can read about in this interview.
Echomen Interview
Chris Scott and Anton Fielding are but two players in a group of househeads that has in various combinations produced such acts as Lexicon Avenue, Little Green Men, and many other acclaimed outfits, alongside Mark Armstrong and Scott Bradford. Together as Echomen however, they seem to be unstoppable, with one superb track after another hitting the shelves, including 'Substance', 'Truth' and most recently 'Perpetual', featuring the vocals of occasional vocalist Cheb. We caught up with them for a bit of a chat, and a taster of further adventures in house over the coming months. Read on to find out more..
King Unique Interview
Matthew Roberts and Matt 'Watkins' Thomas burst onto the scene as King Unique back in 2001, having previously worked on and off together. No sooner had they put out releases on Defected and Junior, than remix offers came in left, right and centre. Somewhere along the way came an anthem called 'Dirty', before the long road to the forthcoming 'Love Handles' LP started with the singles 'Sugarhigh' and the recent 'Lighters / Music Please'. Throw in decks n fx sets all over the place and a glut of side projects and there is a lot to read about, so get to it...
Jonathan Lisle Interview
Jonathan Lisle has been collecting house music since the late '80s, having been inspired by the early acid house, before moving onto the true progressive house of the early 1990s and subsequently onto breaks as well. Inspired by the likes of FSOL, Banco De Gaia and DJs including Sasha and John Digweed, Jonathan has developed his dj skills over the years into a style far away from many other djs currently on the circuit. Since getting one of his early mixes onto John Digweed's KissFM show in May 2001, he has not looked back and has played in venues both sides of the Atlantic and done much more in the past 18 months. Read on to find out more about Jonathan Lise - the past, the present and the future.
Futureshock Interview
Phil Dockerty and Alex Tepper first made a name for themselves in the music scene back in 2000, with remixes for artists such as Underworld, Moby and The Chemical Brothers amongst many others. From there they showcased their live decks n fx shows at venues such as Bedrock and Bugged Out!, backing this up with productions including 'The Question', 'Frequency' and the massive 'Sparc'. Having been locked way creating their debut album 'Phantom Theory', the duo now return, with a new live show experience to deliver to the masses in support of the new album, and have plans to take their Fuju imprint even further. Read on to find out more..
Cass Interview
From the early days alongside Pete Martin as Cass and Slide, Cass Cutbush has been a name on many people's lips. Backed by the legacy of the imprint that was Fire Recordings, and productions including 'Perception' and 'Opera', Cass and Slide became major players in the scene, culminating with the album 'Burning The Candle At Both Ends'. Since then Cass has gone on to set up the new Sabotage imprint, and continues to clock up the air miles djing as well as finding time to put together the forthcoming '8' compilation and start work on his solo artist album. We caught up with Cass to find out what has been happening since we last spoke to him, and what he has planned for the coming months. Read on..
Randall Jones Interview
Randall Jones is currently one of the busiest producers due to the amount of varied projects he has either recently completed, or is currently working on. Many people know him for his outstanding contributions to house music as part of the Tigerhook Corporation, but that is merely the surface when you look at his extensive back catalogue of work. He has worked with the excellent Phillip Charles on many occasions and has a project ongoing with the legendary Mark Bell as Blakhook, in addition to numerous collborations. He is also fast becoming a hot commodity on the dj circuit, and is regularly asked over to the UK to play at Bedrock alongside John Digweed. We dig deeper to find out about his influences, his various works and just what involves 'being Randall Jones'. Check out this unique insight into one of the Tigerhook's leading players.
Tom Mangan Interview
Tom Mangan started out as a scratch dj for Degrassi and a studio engineer for Cass, but has since moved into production in his own right. Be it the single 'Chutney' which was supported heavily by John Digweed, or the forthcoming 'Hubbub', a track he produced with Cass and Hernan Cattaneo, Tom has just started to show what he is capable of in the studio. The coming months have much in store for Mr Mangan, so read on to find out more..
Agent 001 Interview
The FBI's newest project? Not quite. Agent 001 ventures forth from Boston, with DJ Eli Wilkie teaming up with fellow native Steve Porter, who needs no introduction. The result. Fresh sounds that will grab you by the soul and make you dance. It's as simple as that. There's no classified information behind what these two bring together in the studio, other than their investigations into sound rock dancefloors and will soon secretly work their way into all your minds like a contagious disease. There's no need to call Mulder and Scully though, just read on to find out what the cause is.
Moonface Interview
Phil Thompson has earned a name for himself as the warm up DJ at Bedrock over the past two years. Additionally, he has released material which has gained support from djs right across the board, yet Phil admits he's still at the early stages of learning production. His dj commitments have recently seen him play overseas and he's just collaborated with Randall Jones on a new track. Read on to find out more about Moonface, his past influences, his future plans and much more..
Electrofly Feature & Contest
Electrofly Records is a new beats and breaks label set up by Keith Mcdonnell. Based in the Midlands, UK, the label is due to launch soon with it's first release 'Will U Ever Come Around' by Shiloh. We decided to find out what Keith's ideas for the label are and what can be expected over the coming months. In addition to this we have teamed up with him to offer you the chance to win a very exciting competition. Read on to find out more about Electrofly...
BT Contest - Win a test press of Somnambulist
A release date has been set for the first single from BT's new album 'Emotional Technology'. The track 'Somnambulist' comes complete with remixes from Junkie XL, Burufunk and Sander Kleinenberg and will be a North Americian only release on May 20th. We have teamed up with Nettwerk to offer five people the chance to win a Test Pressing ahead of it's release so check out this feature to find out more.
Our House Interview
The duo of Kasey Taylor and Sean Quinn have enjoyed considerable success over the years. As djs they have seen their international profiles grow, both having volumes of EG Grey's Balance mix series to their credit as well. As producers they have worked on various projects, but 'Our House' is perhaps their most accoladed to date. What started with the single 'Soliton Wave' has now developed into a full album, due for release soon, showing a versatility and depth to their talents that has grown over the years. We spoke to them both about the creation of the album, their plans for the future and much more. Read on..
BT contest revised.
The contest is on! Our promotional copies of BT's Somnambulist have arrived earlier than originally thought. So, we're moving the contest deadline forward to Friday, April 25. Now the winners will have more time to enjoy their prizes before the official release date. Good Luck!
U&K Interview
U&K, or Uke and Kimik to give them their proper names are a pair of djs and producers from Tampere, Finland, who have captured the attention of many with their remix of Sasha's 'Wavy Gravy' which was recently released as the official b-side to the single 'Artificial Heart'. However this is merely the tip of the iceberg as the duo have a number of original productions and remixes to follow in the coming months, as well as still pushing their djing back home with the highly successful night 'Miau!' allowing them to showcase their talents. We spoke to them about that and how they feel about being sprung into the spotlight suddenly, amongst other things, and here's what they had to say..
Deep Space Organisms Interview
Andy Pitman and Simon Huxtable are two producers who have forged a reputation for making deep atmospheric music deep within the heart of Devon, UK. As the Deep Space Organisms they have caught the attention of many djs including John Digweed with their fusion of deep atmopsherics sounds, tribal rhythms and even dnb via projects such as Aural Imbalance. With lots of new material to appear in the coming months we decided it was high time to find out a bit more about this mysterious duo. Here are our findings..
Yoshitoshi Hits 100
In the world of dance music, very few can deny Yoshitoshi its place at the forefront of the global dance music scene. Soon, this vaunted record label will celebrate its 100th vinyl record release. In a world where artists, styles, and record labels come and go, 100 releases in a single catalog is an exciting milestone and something truly worth celebrating.
The Progressive-Sounds Team Grows Once More..
Avid observers will have noticed a new name on our review team over the past few days, and we are pleased to announce a new addition to our team. Nick Bower will be bringing an insight to the world of breaks and much more and we are excited to welcome him to the team, where he will provide some of the latest reviews and features, when he's not out lurking at one of London's many excellent breakbeat nights. There are many further changes planned for the coming months so keep checking back.
Meat Katie Guest Review
On Monday, June 09, Meat Katie will be releasing K-Hole on Saw Recordings. To help promote that blazing chunky single, Meat Katie has lended us a guest review. Find out what tunes have Mr. Katie is grooving by following the link above.
In House We Trust 3: Mixed by Luke Fair and Desyn Masiello
World-renowned dance music label Yoshitoshi Recordings is pleased to announce the next installment in their In House We Trust series. In House We Trust 3: Mixed by Luke Fair and Desyn Masiello is set to arrive on the heels of the highly successful In House We Trust 2
Contests have ended.
We would just like to announce that the BT - Somnambulist and Electrofly Records contests have ended. We are in the process of sorting out the correct entries and choosing the winners. The winners will be notified by e-mail no later than Thursday May 1st. Thanks for entering.
Hybrid: Live at Fabric 4th April 2003 - A Review
Hybrid returned to the live stage in the UK after over two years absence at Fabric on April 4th. Having spent much of the time djing across the globe and working on the forthcoming 'Morning Sci Fi' album, Mike Truman and Chris Healings took to the stage once more, introducing their new vocalist Adam Taylor to the public for the first time. Our man about London, Nick Bower was in attendance, and here is his report on what went down..
Simon Rogers Interview
Simon Rogers has been responsible for music which spans areas and genres right throughtout the music industry, working with UK band 'The Lightning Seeds', assisting with the production of many of their greatest tracks. In addition to this he has made a major impact on the dance music scene over the years with projects including Lautrec, Leuroj and most recently Steiger, as well as once forming part of the legendary RAMP and Slacker projects. These days he is developing Steiger to the next level, both in terms of production and in the live arena, as well as scoring incidental music for tv and film. We took some time to delve into his world for an insight into his background, his future plans and much more. Read on for one of our best interviews yet..
D:Fuse - Both Sides of the Picture
Following on from his 2002 mix cd for Paul Oakenfold's Perfecto Presents series entitled 'People', D:FUSE is back with the follow up, 'PEOPLE_2' on System Recordings. Having developed his sound much over the past months thanks to djing and touring extensively, PEOPLE_2 sees D:FUSE mix two uniquely individual discs which draw on downtempo and uptempo rhythms. Read on to find out more information.
DJ Tiesto releases Nyana on Nettwerk, and we are giving away 5 copies.
Tiesto' DJ-mixed CD Nyana is a culmination of all his efforts to date. Nyana features Tiesto’s signature track listing, previously unreleased original material plus remixes of chart-topping artists like Conjure One, Junkie XL and multiple worldwide exclusives from Gabriel & Dresden projects Motorcycle and Andain. Enter to win today.
Brancaccio & Aisher - Everybody
Having already featured at #2 in the Buzz charts and #4 in the Coolcuts in the week of it's release on TP, 'Everybody' has gone on to kick up a lovely storm; and as we approach the summer, things hot up, and Ibiza et al beckons: 'Everybody' looks set to be one of the summers hottest tunes!
D:Fuse Interview
D:FUSE's 2003 has seen him go from strength to strength and we aren't even halfway through the year yet. The track 'Everything With You, taken from his forthcoming artist album and featuring Jes on vocals has already received huge support worldwide, and with his 'People_2' cd set for release soon, things can only get better. Read on to find out more about what D:FUSE has been upto, and what he has planned for the future, amongst other things.
The Animatrix DVD / Soundtrack
With the Matrix sequel set to hit theaters tonight, and the third film in the trilogy to release later this year, many have dubbed 2003 to be the year of the Matrix. This title will be further strengthened with the release of the Animatrix DVD on June 3rd. Additionally, a soundtrack to this groundbreaking collection featuring tracks from Junkie XL, Layo & Bushwacka, and Photek among others will release at the time of the DVD. Click above to read more...
Fretwell Interview
Tim Fretwell started off his production career via experimenting on an early version of Cubase on the old Commodore Amiga platform. This was enough to spark his interest, and encourage him to develop his own studio and productions.. With his early works earning him a long term deal with Newcastle based Climax Recordings, the first stepping stone in his career was made, and since then it has gone from strength to strength. With remixes of Pole Folder & CP's 'Dust' and the forthcoming Bedrock single 'Forge' to his credit, in addition to 'Ember' for new label Electrofly, as well as other material for Climax in the pipeline, it looks as if there will be no stopping Fretwell this year. Read this interview to find out more about how he came to where he is, and where he intends to go..
John Digweed's past KISS shows available soon.
From today onwards John Digweed's Friday night mix show on Kiss100 (www.kiss100.comwww.kiss100.com) will be available to stream from his website www.johndigweed.com.
So now you can listen to the show when you want kicking off with Friday's show, featuring a special guest mix by Steiger. He will also be archiving the shows so your favourite mixes will be available at the click of a button.
Look out for some more of the set recorded at Centro Fly in New York which is going to be available to stream on the site very soon due to massive demand.
James Zabiela gets set to take us through the Motions of Sound...
Scheduled for release in July 2003, James Zabiela teams up with the occasional providers of half decent house Hooj to deliver a 2CD compilation that showcases his unique abilities to the max. Mixed 100% live, 'Sound In Motion' is a unique snapshot of what James can offer, and with a residency at Space in Ibiza being one of many projects he is involved with over the coming months, you can sample exactly what the fuss is about right here
The Scumfrog - New Digital Download
Following on from the success of the free download of the track
'Music Revolution' (now fully released on Positiva Records), The
Scumfrog delivers another cut for your listening pleasure.
Here's what he had to say:
'As time keeps changing in the world of music, you will be able to download
more and more of my music for free through my site. Right now, The
Scumfrog.com and Atlantic Records are proud to present the remix of the new
Lucy Woodward single "Blindsided", taken from her album "While You Can".
Lucy and The Scumfrog teamed up for a couple of projects in the past and
they will also collaborate on the upcoming Scumfrog album'
To download the track, visit The Scumfrog's website at
http://www.thescumfrog.com/ and click on the download link.
Circulation Colours 2
Three years after the release of the inaugural Colours album, Circulation return with another collection of unique colour coded cuts (and some flavoured this time too...). Check out the scoop on what 'Colours Two' has to offer here..
Perfecto Presents Seb Fontaine
On his new Perfecto Presents… double mix CD, Seb continues this trailblazing philosophy by showcasing the talents of many up and coming producers that are pushing the sound of "big-room" tunes forward.
Need to contact Chloe?
Chloe has left Groovetech Records. So, if you have been corresponding with Chloe, her contact information has changed. Here's everything you need to know:
Mail: chloe@progressive-sounds.com">chloe@progressive-sounds.com
Home Page: www.djchloe.com
Hybrid - Morning SciFi
Chris Healings and Mike Truman follow up their 1998 debut 'Wide Angle' with the next chapter in the Hybrid story. 'Morning Sci Fi' is released on July 21st 2003 in the UK, and features artists such as Kirsty Hawkshaw and John Creamer, alongside guest appearances from legendary New Order bassist Peter Hook and St Petersburg's Hermiage String Orchestra. It also marks the introduction of new members Adam Taylor and Alex Madge to the group. Read this feature to get the lowdown on the album, and to check out our own review.
Jono Fernandez Interview
Jono Fernandez is yet another member of the Australian nu-breed, alongside such names as Luke Chable and Kristo Beyrouthy. Cutting his teeth in the Zero Tolerance studios in Melbourne, he has since gone on to release singles on Zero Tolerance and Electrofly with many more to come. As his reputation grows on the worldwide platform, we decided to find out a bit more about him. Read on..
The Animatrix Soundtrack - Sound Samples
Progressive-Sounds is back with Animatrix news. Check the link for a sampling of the soundtrack to the Animatrix. The Animatrix is a collection of nine original short films conceived by the Wachowski Brothers, the creators of The Matrix trilogy. The soundtrack features such artists as Junkie XL, Tech Itch, and Meatbeat Manifesto. The link is waiting for you...are you blue or red on this?
Rouzbeh Delavari Interview
Rouzbeh Delavari is another new young producer to recently have emerged from Sweden, with releases on Distraekt and Deep Records both receiving rave reviews and support. With the release of his latest single 'About You' on Deep Records, we put a few questions to him to find out more about his background, his future projects and more.
ILS Soul Trader
ILS is set to release his Marine Parade debut in the US this July on Marine Parade/MyUtopia. This young and incredibly talented producer has been making music for almost a decade and is now posed to take the US by storm with his new CD Soul Trader. Released last year in the UK to a flurry of critical acclaim, the young Londoner is bringing his fresh sound of nu-skool breaks to the states. Click the link to read more
ILS Presents Y4K
The Y4K series is without a doubt one of the most respected compilation series on the market, with each release being eagerly anticipated by both the breaks purists and music lovers alike. With the spawning of successful parties and club nights, it's legacy continues to grow, and now Ils steps up for the latest album. Read on to find out more about what to expect as we shift to the Next Level.
Animatrix DVD contest
Click for your chance to win a copy of the Animatrix DVD. The Animatrix is a collection of nine original short films conceived by the Wachowski Brothers, the creators of The Matrix trilogy. Inspired by the visionary action and innovative storytelling that power the trilogy, this spectacularly visual short film series delves deeper into the mind-bending world of The Matrix and the characters who inhabit it.
Fluke - Puppy
Progressive pioneers Fluke are set to return this summer with their fifth studio album 'Puppy'. To celebrate, we have put together this feature featuring information on the new album, the history of Fluke, and a track by track synopsis of the new album by Jon Fugler himself. Check out this feature for the lowdown.
Confi-Dance Label Feature
Confi-Dance is a new label set up by Label Manager Phil Davy and his colleagues at the web-based record store of the same name. Aiming to promote good quality music from right across the musical spectrum, the label got off to great start with the excellent 'Greedy Planet' by new talent Blue Haze. With many other releases planned for the coming months, we decided to find out more about the label's plans. Read on..
As electronic music grows globally, more prominence and focus has been placed upon the dance music scene. It's thanks to this in part that the time has come for Balance Promote to enter into a joint venture with Marsha Vlasic of MVO to become 'The Collective'. Effective as from today, click the link to find out what this means for Balance Promote from now on.
Aidan Lavelle Interview
Aidan Lavelle is perhaps one of the most well rounded young producers today. Classically trained in piano, and hooked on keyboards and synthesisers from the age of 8, Aidan soon found himself building a studio and learning the techniques that come with it. The youngest of 3 brothers, the others being Henry and James (the man from Unkle), it was only a matter of time before he wanted to make his own unique mark in the music scene, and with two EPs under the name of Mode he did just that. Now he is set to launch his new label Algorhythm Records, alongside a new project called Vector13. Indeed, you will have heard the first single 'Rise' in the sets of Hybrid, Sasha and Nick Warren over the last few months. This however is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this young man's capabilities, as you will find out as you read on..
Shiloh Interview
Canada has been a hotbed of talent in recent months, with producers like Luke Fair and Sultan dominating playlists and charts right across the globe, something that brothers Justin and Colin Moreh have suddenly become quickly familar with. Their debut single as Shiloh, 'Will U Ever Come Around' dropped out of nowhere, kicking off the new Electrofly label with devastating impact. With an album almost completed and multiple singles ready to assault the global dance scene over the coming months, here's all you need to know about Shiloh.
Global Underground: Pushing Music 24:7
Global Underground continue to expand with the introduction of their new series '24:7'. Aiming to highlight how each dj in the series is addicted to and influenced by music 24 hours, 7 days a week, it's a unique concept that is started off by a dj who lives his life through music perhaps more than others. That man is none other than Danny Howells.
Hisham Samawi Interview
Hisham Samawi is part of the Native Theory dj collective currently making a mark all over the US and beyond. With gigs at almost all of New York's top nightspots, Hisham has played alongside djs such as Paolo Mojo and Phil K. As a producer, his talent was brought to people's attention with his remix of Placebo's 'Passive Aggressive', which has led to him remixing the classic 'Compass Error' by Atlas, as well as putting his hand to several original tracks which have already gained support from Danny Howells, Lee Burridge and Jonathan Lisle to name but a few. Proof if anything that Hisham has already found his own niche, within which he can only scale to greater heights over the coming months.
Mara Announce Debut Artist Album
Mara (aka Barry Gilbey and Sara Whittaker-Gilbey) have emerged as one of Sheffield¹s brightest musical hopes. The pair have spent the last year working away on new material for their debut artist album, 'If You Only Knew', which is set to be released on September 15th on Choo Choo Records. From atmospheric down-tempo beats, to hi-octane breaks workouts and thumping dub-influenced electronica - 'If You Only Knew¹ is an accomplished body of work that¹s set to put Mara firmly on the map. The album is preceded by the eagerly awaited single, 'Turning It On', which is out on August 25th and comes with remixes from Rennie Pilgrem and the Low End Specialists.
John 'Quivver' Graham presents Boz Boz Recordings
Critical Rhythm are pleased to announce that John 'Quivver' Graham's label Boz Boz Recordings is the latest addition to their label roster. Following on from the previous releases 'Twist and Shout 2002' and 'Daylight', this partnership will be kicked off in August with the eagerly anticipated release of John Graham and Steve Porter's 'Two Days On Lansdowne' which will be backed with the track '3 Days On 35th'. We can also exclusively reveal here on Progressive-Sounds that the release to follow will be 'Darkside' by Chris Domingo, with another huge remix from Thomas Penton. Keep your eyes peeled to this site, and watch our Boz Boz Recordings release schedule for the latest developments.
Win a copy of BT's Emotional Technology
BT's 'Emotional Technology' has been some time coming, but the wait is almost over as on August 5th it lands on shelves stateside. However, we are giving x of you the chance to win a copy by entering our contest. All you have to do is answer the simple questions and a copy may end up winging it's way to you, and for those of you overseas, this is an easy way of getting your hands on a copy as there are currently no plans for a release in Europe or further afield.
An update for 'Everybody' from Brancaccio & Aisher
'Everybody' marks a return for Brancaccio and Aisher after they faded out of the spotlight for a while. Whilst creating mixed reaction amongst djs and vinyl lovers, the single marks the start of a long term plan in collaboration with Bedrock. We spoke with Luke and Bruce about what this means, ahead of the one sided Tom Mangan remix of the track that is due to be released shortly.
Global Underground - Electric Calm V2
'Electric Calm' was a surprise release from Global Underground last year, finding it's way into the hearts of downtempo lovers, and subsequently into many a hi-fi and car as the perfect listening companion post-clubbing or after a long day at the office. Such was the response that a second volume is now ready to follow. For the low down, read on..
DJs, Mix a set for Rockstar Games, Win CASH
New York, NY - Rockstar Games announces the third annual ROCKSTAR GAMES UPLOAD online media awards. One method of entry is with a DJ Mix Set. It must be between 30 and 60 minutes in length. Cash prize: $2,500.
Meat Katie destined for Australia
Mark Pember aka Meat Katie has long been a fixture on the break-beat scene as both a DJ and producer. In the last few years his unique brand of tech-funk that takes influence from tech & tribal house, techno & electro merged with his trademark breakbeat roll, has really kicked off, with both house and breaks DJs sighting him as one of the most consistent players out there. His exclusive mix album for Australia's EQ Recordings is set for release on the 25th of August.
Sander Kleinenberg - 4 Seasons EP Part 3 of 3
After months of delays, waits and rumour, Sander Kleinenberg's third and final part in the Four Seasons series is forthcoming, at the same time launching his brand new label, Little Mountain Recordings. We have all the details here, so read on for more info.
Nubreed - The Original
Having stormed onto the scene with the singles 'Welcome' and 'Food For Thought' on Zero Tolerance, NuBreed quickly caused a stir with those in the know who were keeping an eye on the growing Australian dance scene. With several EPs and singles that followed, coupled with an explosive live act, their reputation grew and grew and now the time has come for them to unleash their debut artist album 'The Original', which brings together some of the classics with many new tracks, and looks set to catapult them to another level upon it's release. Get the lowdown on what you can expect from the album and it's accompanying EPs here.
Source of Gravity Interview
With the growing attention around the label, and increasing dj commitments for both Olly and Chris Sterio, we managed to nail Chris Sterio down for a chat about what he's been upto, what his plans are for the future, as well as what is happening in the world of Gravitation Records and Source Of Gravity. Read on for the lowdown..
Naveen G Interview
Yet another of the growing number of producers to come out of Chicago, Naveen G initially came to light with his production work as Samsara on Yoshitoshi several months ago. Since then he has gone on to develop his productions further, taking in many different styles and sounds, blending dark rhythms with light melodies as you can hear on his and Pat Foosheen's Proton Radio show 'Darker Shades'. His latest work, 'Keeper Of 5' is the debut release for Jonathan Lisle's M Theory label, and without a doubt will turn many people on to this guy's talent. In the meantime, read about him here.
Freeland - Now and Them
By now, it would be hard to have missed the words of Bill Hicks invading dancefloors worldwide, as Freeland's 'We Want Your Soul' has, to use a cliche, blown up massively. However, this is but one of the choice cuts that Freeland have put together, and finally after an extended wait, the album 'Now And Them' is due to be released soon. We have all the information here, so be sure to check out this feature for the lowdown.
Nu Republic - Promo Contest
To celebrate the launch of Nu Republic, we have teamed up with the label to offer you the chance to sample the label's output first hand as part of this exclusive contest. For the lucky winner of the contest, they will receive a year's subscription to the label's promo mailing list, whilst 5 runners-up will each receive a copy of Randall Jones and Phillip Charles' excellent single 'Dedicated To Change / Cold Dark Stars'.
Dawn of the Nu Republic
After months of rumour and anticipation, Nu Republic is set to launch soon, kicking off with what could best be described as 'a phat little two tracker' from Phillip Charles and Randall Jones. The label aims to showcase a diverse range of styles and sounds from across the globe, whilst highlighting some of the finest upcoming and establshed talent. We took time out to speak with the label's owner Will Murgatroyd to find out more about the label, and we have also got him to offer you some material first hand so you can see what the label is all about for yourself by entering our exclusive contest. Read on..
The future is bright, the future is Hooj
In light of recent events, with labels like Kismet opting to go the digital download route, and ITunes sales exceeding all expectations, Hooj have now added a download section to their site where you can download new material, alongside exclusive unreleased mixes and back catalogue gems, plus albums and singles from a range of other labels, all for a nominal flat rate fee per track. Is this the shape of things to come? Time will tell..
Prayful - One Day Deep Contest
"One Day Deep," is a breath of fresh air, presenting a new sound that defies categorization. CHR, Dance, Urban, Smooth Jazz and Adult Alternative radio programmers and club mixers are all poised to play Praful, the new musical phenomenon from Europe. Enter today for a chance to win the CD and a sweatshirt
Global Underground's Electric Calm V2 - Contest
The Forth return with the second installment in the Electric Calm series, showcasing some of the finest music set to drop on the label Global Underground Music in the the future. To celebrate both the launch of the album, and the development of John Elliott and Andrew Archer's 'Trafik' project, we have three copies of Electric Calm V.2 to give away, but hurry, as this contest will only run for a short time.
Yunus Guvenen - Behind The Music
With the release of the 'Invasion EP', we decided to look further into the ideas and influences behind the EP, but not stopping there we found out exactly what Yunus Guvenen thinks of his home country of Turkey, his fellow peers and the music industry in general. Join us as we go 'Behind The Music'...
Silencer Interview
Force Mass Motion and Dylan Rhymes need no introduction, but when these two got together in the studio, the results quickly made their way into the record boxes of both breaks and progressive djs alike, and having spent the last few months developing their debut album as Silencer, the duo have much more planned, as you can find out by reading this interview. Check it out..
Kazell Driven
A master DJ with over 10 years experience, Kazell has taken his skills from the dancefloor and incorporated his production wizardry into his stunning debut compilation. This expansive 17-track mix includes original productions, re-edits and remixes of some of the industry's most respected producers, as well as cutting-edge underground gems.
James Holden: Set to bring Balance to the scene...
For the fifth installment of the Balance cd mix series, EQ have selected James Holden to put together the album, and the result is a double cd that brings not only a diverse and fresh approach to the series, but highlights some of the finest up and coming talent alongside some quality material that many people have overlooked. For all the details on the album, check out this feature.
Plastikman - Closer
Richie Hawtin’s first album in five years under the revered Plastikman alias marks another unpredictable artistic leap and an unprecedented move towards the personal for one of second-wave techno’s most celebrated auteurs. The music – remote, hallucinatory and disorientingly Cubist, although not without the occasional, inviting wiggle – is as enigmatic as anything in Hawtin’s eclectic canon, continuing the uneasy voyage into the outer limits of mutant acid house Plastikman first began a decade ago with the seminal Sheet One. But it’s also the most accurate channeling of the sounds rattling around inside his head Hawtin has achieved to date.
DJ Magazine Top 100 Voting
There have been several cheap imitations since its inception a decade ago, but the DJmag Top 100 DJs poll is the original - and still the most widely respected census in the dance music world. Used everywhere to determine a DJ’s current popularity and visibility, the results are rigorously scanned far and wide by dance music fans everywhere, and it’s nearly time to get voting
Log onto www.djmag.com and click onto the Top 100 DJs icon. Then simply list your top five jocks in order of preference.
For further details of how to vote check out the next issue of DJmag on sale 22nd August 2003
Steve Lawler - Lights Out 2
Whether you¹ve been shaking your ass every month down at Harlem Nights at The End, waving your hands in the air every Sunday at Space, or catching him at any one of the year¹s biggest festivals you will undoubtedly have a treasured Steve Lawler moment from 2003. The man has maintained two of clubland¹s most coveted residencies as well as touring the world with his inimitable sexy vibe. And now, direct to your living room, Global Underground delivers a taste of this magic to your stereo with the idiosyncratic Lights Out 2.
Mara - If You Only Knew.
As a special offer to Mara fans around the world, Choo Choo Records have made it possible to pre-order the Album “If you only knew” directly from their website.
People who order on line will receive the album approx one week before it hits the shops. It’s also possible to order the album vinyl and both disks of Turning it on (The duo’s first single from the album) and the limited Album Samplers. These last 2 items are available now weeks before their official release dates. As one last offer to their fans around the world however they are offering all this with no shipping charges regardless of where they are based.
Sara Whittaker-Gilbey from Mara said “It was really important to us to be able to offer something back to people, our supporters around the world have been fantastic to us and we wanted to make sure they could get the album as cheaply as possible”
Elektrosila Records
With years of experience and a wealth of knowledge, a handful of talent has banded together to bring you the sound of the next generation of Djs, artists and producers to the world. Elektrosila was established out of a desire to let the talented "underdog" be heard.
Desert - Beyond The Sun
Future Groove have pulled out all the stops here with a unique and exciting collaboration between two very different Liverpudlian entities. Dance duo Desert join forces with Cast¹s John Power to deliver an infectious and fresh dance track that is both bass heavy and melodic. Also included are remixes by Blakkat and Brancaccio & Aisher.
Tao Recordings
Tao Recordings is the brainchild of accomplished DJ / producer Martin Villeneuve whose releases for Yoshitoshi / Shinichi as Envy have rocked dance floors worldwide as well as receiving incredible exposure on the Global Underground series via Deep Dish's legendary Moscow compilation. His releases on Addictive and SAW under his MV moniker have also reached critical acclaim receiving placements on multiple compilations from the likes of Anthony Pappa, Creamer and K and Ralphie Rosario.
Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man - Out Of Season
Dealing with the autumnal issues of decay and the passing of time, Out Of Season is an intimate musical portrait steeped in stark melancholy, wistful melodies and passionate grit. BETH GIBBONS (the inimitable voice of Portishead) and RUSTIN MAN (bassist of Talk Talk) have undoubtedly delivered an assured, exquisite and evocative masterwork.
Meat Beat Manifesto - Storm The Studio Remixes
Independent label Tino Corp. will release Meat Beat Manifesto's Storm the Studio R.M.X.S album on September 23, 2003. Meat Beat Manifesto's now classic first album, Storm the Studio was initially released in 1989. Here, it has been remixed and "re-animated" by a diverse and highly respected group of artists/producers in the spirit of the original record's core amalgam of hip hop, dub, electronic sounds and hard beats.
Sander Kleinenberg's Renaissance Movement That Affects Everybody
Sander Kleinenberg is set to release a new compilation in partnership with Renaissance based around the concept of his excellent 'Everybody' parties. Due for release in October, we bring you the inside info on what this new cd is all about. Read on to find out more..
Hybrid's Morning Sci Fi is here..
Hybrid's second album 'Morning Sci Fi' has been released in the UK today with an accompanying bonus DVD featuring interviews and live footage. The US release will follow on October 14th. To celebrate this, Hybrid have finally got their website online, with exclusive mp3 downloads, and a forthcoming extensive discography of remixes and productions to follow soon. Be sure to check it out.
Highland - No Way Out
Ever since it appeared on Dave Seaman's Global Underground Cape Town cd, as well as in the sets of Paul Oakenfold, many have been anticipating the release of Highland's 'No Way Out'. After a long wait, changing of labels and other industry red tape, the track is finally due for release, and the package has been updated to ensure that there's something for everyone. Read on for the lowdown..
Pako and Frederik - Atlantic Breakers
Pako and Frederik are one of Holland's top production outfits, with singles having graced labels such as Bedrock and Coded, as well as their own Majestic Music imprint. Now comes their debut artist album 'Atlantic Breakers' which is set to launch the new Global Underground Music imprint in grand fashion. Find out what you can expect to sample from this disc and it's first single in this feature.
Global Underground's GU Music
A new dawn for Global Underground is about to occur, not only with a new website on the horizon, but the launch of a new singles and albums imprint for artists - to be called GU Music. After many years of successfully taking the compilations market by storm and creating a much copied formula that has propelled DJ's to a new level, label boss Andy Horsfield has decided to take Global Underground one step further. Read on for more information on what this entails.
The mystery of the Bermuda Triangle - Revealed
'Mooger Fooger' introduced Bermuda Triangle to the peers of the music scene after it's inclusion on John Digweed's 'MMII' cd. Since then, the trio of Noa, Arta and Igor have been putting together their debut album which is now due for release. Check out this feature for the lowdown.
Phillip Charles Interview
Phillip Charles is probably one of the most schooled veterans of the music scene, even though it's only recently many people have come to hear of him. For the past 20 years he has been developing his skills, with work alongside everyone from Josh Wink, King Britt, Mark Bell and many more to his credit. He has remixed Miles Davis and Macy Gray and his work alongside people like Sean Cusick and Randall Jones speaks for itself. He is a major part of Philly's Tigerhook Corporation, and here is an insight into what many consider to be one of the top producers today. Check out this exclusive interview for the lowdown.
M-Theory Contest
To celebrate the launch of M Theory, we have teamed up with the label to offer you the chance to sample the label's output first hand. For the lucky winner of the contest, they will receive a year's subscription to the label's promo mailing list, whilst 5 runners-up will each receive a copy the latest M Theory release.
M Theory is a new label set up by Jon Lisle. Aiming to increase awareness of an area of breakbeat and 4/4 that is sometimes overlooked, Jon has assembled a fine stable of both established and upcoming talent with plans to really develop the label into something fresh and at the same time helping new stars to the scene develop their skills further. With an a+r position for Bedrock one of his jobs, this label will compliment that nicely, bringing more quality releases to the shelves. We spoke to Jon about the idea behind the label and it's plans and goals for the coming months, and this features contains everything you currently need to know about this promising new label.
Undulation 1 on Saw recordings. Mixed by Satoshi & Hector
With 2 years of vinyl only singles 21 in total, SAW.RECORDINGS is releasing their first DJ Mix album. It is a selection of requested saw singles with a few sprinkles of unreleased flavor by Echomen and Blue Haze, to start with. Satoshi Tomiie and Hector Romero mix the collaboration. The album includes such notable SAW singles from Producer/DJ's Meat Katie, Lexicon Avenue, Stephan K, Tomiie, and so many others. A tour for both Romero and Tomiie is in the planning stages to promote Undulation.
Undulation - Interview with the DJs
Last week on Progressive-Sounds, we announced SAW's mix series, Undulation. The bit was brief and due to the overwhelming demand for more information, we went directly to the DJs themselves. Read our interview with Hector Romero and Satoshi Tomiie to get the inside scoop.
The Crystal Method - The Legion of Boom
Ever since they started making their first singles out of the Bomb Shelter, their congested home studio in Los Angeles, California, the members of The Crystal Method have held strong as forerunners of the electronic music revolution in America. Now the duo's latest album, Legion of Boom, takes dance music to places it never knew existed.
The existence of Tao recordings is confirmed
To celebrate the launch of the Tao Records Website, they proudly offering for a limited time the free download of the original unreleased mix of BlueTonicWorld’s “A Wondrous Night”. Grab it in their music download section.
Coming up next on Tao:
TAO 002 - Soultan & Tonedepth featuring Heroic – Back To You – Original & MV mix
TAO 003 - Mark Martini featuring Hollow Promise – Highway One – Original & Chris Micali mix
Win a Year on Vapour Recordings Promo List
To celebrate the long anticipated release of Highland's No Way Out we have teamed up with Vapour Recordings and 3BLM to offer one lucky person the chance to win a year on Vapour's promo mailing list. Not only that, but five lucky runners up will each receive both discs of Highland No Way Out. All you have to do is answer these three simple questions.
3 Beat Breaks
3Beat are proud to announce a new addition to it's family, with the launch of the new label 3 Beat Breaks. The brainchild of 3BLM's Mike Miller and breaks buyer for the shop Adam Helliwell, the label aims to focus on some of the lush melodic based tracks that are emerging from all corners of the globe, as well as traditional dancefloor friendly breaks and beats. The debut release, an update of Chakra's 1996 classic 'I Am' features two diverse breakbeat mixes from Wrecked Angle and Kasey Taylor and exemplifies exactly what the label is all about. Stay tuned for more on 3 Beat Breaks in the coming weeks, first on Progressive-Sounds.
Trafik Interview
Trafik is the new project from Andrew Archer and John Elliott. Known for their involvement in Global Underground's in house production outfit 'The Forth', this new project sees them build on previous foundations laid, aiming to expand further and beyond the progressive music scene with an artist album and studio development just part of their plans. For more information on what the future holds for these two individuals, check out this interview.
Nathan Fake Interview
Nathan Fake is the latest artist to join James Holden's Border Community. His track 'Outhouse' was featured on the recent Balance 005 compilation, becoming one of the standout tracks of the double cd mix. Support for the track has come from many corners of the music scene, with Nathan's blend of abstract beats and melodies proving to be a winner. A mere 20 years of age, Nathan has much more to offer, as this interview shows.
Digital Witchcraft Interview
The duo of Ned Shepard and Marcus Bacalis are newcomers to the scene, but have already made an impact as Digital Witchcraft. Their productions have received support from such names as Jonathan Lisle, Way Out West and many others. Their debut release 'The Snowday EP' was recently released on Institution Breaks, with forthcoming singles and remixes on Opek Music just some of the highlights to look forward to over the coming months. Many people have been asking about the guys behind the project, so here is an exclusive first interview with Ned and Marcus. Enjoy!
Sasha: The Global Superstar Goes Back Underground
After much speculation and requesting that Sasha be given another Global Underground album, the good news is that the man like is back on the label, but this time things aren't quite the same. Rather than travel the globe, mixing another volume of the hugely regarded brand, Sasha has instead entered into a partnership to create a new series of conceptual albums. Read on for more info.
Bedrock: Etching A Landmark in Progressive Music
Since it's launch in 1999, Bedrock Records has constantly pushed the boundaries of progressive house, showcasing some of the finest material from some of the scene's leading artists, producers and DJs, whilst at the same time nurturing and developing new and upcoming talent, helping in the scene's development over the years. Now almost five years on, the label reaches it's 50th landmark release and to celebrate has put together a special collector's release. For more information check out this feature, where we are first to reveal what promises to be something special indeed.
Randall Jones - Behind the Music
Randall Jones is perhaps one of the scene's most colourful characters, known for being a bit of a practical joker and always having a few words to say, but aside from that his work as a solo artist and as part of the Tigerhook collective has helped him to gain recognition, not to mention his excellent dj skills. With the release of the landmark 'Pathwork EP' on Bedrock, we dug a little deep and found out about some of his influences as well as the idea behind this new project. Join us as we once again go 'Behind The Music'.
The Crystal Method Contest, win "Born Too Slow"
In anticipation of The Crystal Method's latest LP "The Legion of Boom," Progressive-Sounds has teamed up with V2 Records to run a contest. The contest gives you a chance to win the first single from the LP, "Born Too Slow" as well as a copy of Need for Speed for the Playstation 2. Only 1 prize will be awarded. Good Luck
Mert Yucel Interview
Mert Tucel is yet another of Turkey's homegrown production talents, who's blend of tribal and house has earned him accolades from some of his peers, both at home in Turkey, and from others on the international circuit such as Omid 16B and DJ Vibe. With projects on Choo Choo and most recently Baroque to his credit, as well as remixes for Kaos and Distraekt, Mert's profile is on the rise, and here we find out a little bit more about him.
Bill Hamel & Barry Jamieson Earn Grammy Nomination
Orlando, Florida-based producers BILL HAMEL & BARRY JAMIESON received their first Grammy Award nomination last Thursday, December 4 for Best Remixed Recording (non-classical) for their remix of Seal’s hit single “Get It Together.” Released earlier this year by Warner Brothers Records, HAMEL’s version of the song served as a pivotal tool, crossing it on to club dance floors and into the DJ sets of such heavy hitters Deep Dish, KCRW’s Jason Bentley and Pete Tong. HAMEL also remixed Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me A River” which peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Maxi-Single Sales chart and #2 on the Dance Club Play chart.
Fade Records Steps Towrds The Future
Fade Records is the latest label to embrace the movement of offering their catalogue in digital form for download online. For a small fee of $1.49 per track, you can download the back catalogue, as well as unreleased mixes as some of the release. Check out the Fade website for more information on what's on offer.
Delerium's latest single
Delerium's latest single 'Truly' is due in stores February 10th. Here is your chance to get a white label copy days before that. We are picking two winners and each will recieve the white label double pack featuring remixes from Infusion, Brother Brown The Wise Buddah and Signum.
Sasha & John Digweed - New Year's Eve 2003
This New Year's Eve 2004, AVALON celebrates its rise to clubbing helm by bringing in the best DJs in the world. The legendary SASHA & JOHN DIGWEED will be reunited via simulcast audio & video from Avalon New York to Avalon Hollywood. At Avalon Boston, trancemeister FERRY CORSTEN rings in the New Year on a high energy note and energizing beats to recharge the clubbing spirit.
Renaissance Masters series introduces Hernan Cattaneo
It's been a long time since the last Renaissance Masters compilation by Danny Howells and Nick Warren was released back in 2001, but now the series is set to continue early in 2004 as Hernan Cattaneo makes his Renaissance debut. For more information and the tracklist of this anticipated album, check out this feature.
Bedrock 50: The Remixers Speak Out..
Following on from our announcement regarding Bedrock 50 several weeks ago, we now bring you a discussion between each of the remixers involved in the project. Yunus Guvenen, Grayarea, Saints and Sinners, and the Low End Specialists all talk about their respective remixes, the Bedrock brand, and their plans for 2004, with many interesting comments indeed. But we won't tell you much more here, so read on to find out more...
Rowan Blades Interview
Rowan Blades' main claim to fame is his part in the infamous production outfit known as Breeder alongside Simon Noble. However, whilst this duo were to go down in dance music history with their many hits such as 'The Chain', 'Twilo Thunder' and 'NYFM', there is lot more to Rowan Blades than that. A talented dj, Rowan has been notching up the air miles with gigs across Europe and overseas, and has spent the last few months back in the studio working on new projects. With a storied background to his career, and many exciting things planned for the future, we are proud to present this in-depth interview for your enjoyment.
Baroque In Session - Mixed By Innate
Over 30 releases have passed since Baroque Records launched in the year 2000, with some of the biggest names in the underground scene having provided tracks or remixes for this solid imprint. 'In Session' is a retrospective of some of those classics, Disc One mixed by label manager Keith McDonnell and Disc Two featuring unmixed full length mixes of some of the best tracks on the label. Check out this feature for more details.
Momu Remix Contest
After the big success of Momu's latest single "Bring It On Back" they would like to thank everyone who supported them. To show their high appreciation they are giving everybody the chance to produce a remix for the next Momu single Aduro. The best submitted remix will be released on Spundae Records and awarded with a grand prize! The 10 runners up will be posted on their website with their bios and awarded prizes.
Sunkissed, Teknology & Fluid. Get the scoop.
As we enter 2004, Sunkissed Records looks set to grow even further. In 2003, Bill Hamel's career rose with production work alongside Barry Jamieson and BT and remixes for artists such as Seal and Justin Timberlake. Now his labels become 3 as the Fluid Sessions label joins the Sunkissed family, with a new website ready to take the brand further next year. For more information on Sunkissed's current and future developments, check out this feature.
3 Beat Breaks Contest
To start off 2004 and to celebrate the launch of the 3Beat Breaks label we are proud to present to you this exclusive contest. The winner will be included on the label's promo list for a year, with some great releases forthcoming from Momu, Fretwell and more. The 1st runner up will receive a copy of Moshic's 'Myth Of Osiris EP' and a tshirt and the 2nd runner up a copy of the EP. Get entering!
3Beat: Breaking Away...
3Beat Breaks is the latest addition to the burdgeoning 3Beat brand. Opting not to focus on any particular breakbeat sound, the label will play host to some of progressive scene's familar names such as Moshic and Kasey Taylor, but in a style you have never heard from them before. The label will offer a unique platform for music from various backgrounds, whilst being in touch with the current sound of now. For more about the label's background and direction, check out this feature, and whilst you're at it, enter the contest..
Baroque: Four Years In Session...
With the impending release of Baroque's 'In Session' CD, we took some time out to ask label manager Keith McDonnell more about the concept of the album, his thoughts on the growth of the digital download market and the plans for 2004 on both Baroque and Method. Read on for the lowdown..
Baroque Contest
Baroque launch their In Session series with a retrospective mix from Innate. In light of this landmark development in the label's life, we have an exclusive contest for you. The first prize is a copy of the CD with a year on Baroque's promo list, with the 2nd also getting a promo list subscription, with the third and final being able to look forward to a pack of promos containing some of the label's upcoming releases. Don't delay.. enter today!
John Digweed & Moonface - Bedrock: Layered Sounds
It's been many, many months since the release of John Digweed's 'MMII' compilation, but now he returns to the label, compiling one disc of the forthcoming label retrospective Layered Sounds. John's disc is a downbeat journey through some of the label's back catalogue, whilst Moonface delivers an upbeat club mix of material on Disc Two. For more information about this album, check out this feature.
Narcotic Thrust to release "I Like It"
The sound is reminiscent of ‘Safe from Harm’ without being too obviously similar. Collaborators Andy Morris and Stuart Chrichton have created another dancefloor monster with all the ingredients to be as timeless and memorable as the first Narcotic Thrust smash.
James Lavelle - Global Underground 026: Romania
As we head into new year, details of emerged of the latest Global Underground album. The 26th edition of the series sees James Lavelle return to the label. The Destination: Romania. Check out this feature for the lowdown on that to expect upon it's release.
Erin McKeown & Trifactor - Cosmopolitans
Currently only available on CDR from Nettwerk Records, Erin Mckeown and Trifactor combine to deliver the promotional piece "Cosmopolitans." It showcases Ms. Mckeown's wonderful diversity and freshness while at the same time fronts Trifactor's incredible remix abilities.
The MFA Interview
Alistair Douglas and Rhys Evans are the exciting London based live music duo known as The MFA. They have already gained recognition from those in the know with their unqiue live show experience and now with singles such as 'The Difference It Makes' and 'Two Billion Year Journey' on the verge of being released, their sound and prouductions are about to hit a much wider market. We took some time out to find out what the The MFA are all about. Read on..
Inversus - Vers 1: Mixed By Jerry Bonham
Since it's launch back in 1999, Inversus Records has become one of the US's leading labels, with an artist roster and back catalogue that is second to none. The brand has also spread it's wings, sprouting a highly popular label management art which is set to grown even further in 2004. To celebrate the label's history to date, Jerry Bonham has mixed the first ever Inversus compilation, 'Vers 1'. Check out this feature for the details, and watch out for exclusive interviews with label owner Sandy Fox and DJ Jerry Bonham over the coming weeks.
Avalon NYE: Sasha & Digweed Reports.
On New Years Eve we sent two reporters to each of US's coasts to catch the spectacular event thrown by club Avalon. Here is their report.
Bedrock: Rebuilding The Foundations
Bedrock have relaunched their website, now not only presenting details of their monthly parties, but also the record label and it's artists. The site also has an online shop where you can buy all the latest 12" and CD releases, merchandise and for the first time the whole catalogue is available as MP3 Digital Downloads in bitrates that vary from lo to hi quality depending on your requirements. All this and more can be found out by checking out the new site.
Beatport: Porting Music To A Whole New Level
Having launched in January, Beatport is one of the latest sites that offer material previously only available on vinyl in a digital format so that music lovers and cd-djs alike can now enjoy them. Founded by Jonas Tempel and Bad Boy Bill, the website aims to make music as accessible to a global audience as if it were your local record store, whilst providing the material in a number of different formats in an attempt to suit all needs.
Already labels like Shaboom Records and End Recordings to name but a few are supporting the service and with forthcoming labels including Automatic, Electrofly and Baroque, this looks set to grow rapidly.
Dave Seaman & Phil K - Renaissance Presents: Therapy Sessions
2004 looks set to be the year Renaissance return with a vengeance. After Sander Kleinenberg's 'Everybody' compilation reintroduced the brand at the end of last year, we have already been treated to a new 'Masters Series' volume from Hernan Cattaneo, and now details of yet another project, 'The Therapy Sessions', mixed by Dave Seaman and Phil K has come to light. For the full details, including tracklist, check out this feature.
Sultan Interview
Producer Ossama Al Sarraf is one of the hottest names to rise out of the Canadian scene in the past two years. As Sultan, he is responsible for such acclaimed projects as the 'Isabella EP' on Shinichi, as well as many great tracks alongside Tone Depth and as Jiva with Digital Witchcraft's Ned Shephard. A versatile musician, he is constantly redifining the rules with his own unique productions. Check out this in-depth interview for all you need to know, and what you can look forward to.
Subsky Interview
Goktug Citci is one of the many names to emerge out of the Turkish music scene in the past few years. As part of a movement that includes Yunus Guvenen, Muzo B, Barish Tucker and many more, Subsky as he is more well known has been slowly developing his style and sound, and in the past year or so, has captured the attention of DJs and music lovers alike the world over. Here we offer you an insight into the mind of one of Turkey's newest stars. Read on for the lowdown.
Steve Gerrard Thinks Out Loud...
Bedroom Bedlam winner Steve Gerrard will finally release a long deserved and much anticipated compilation later this year. Entitled 'Thinking Out Loud', the 2CD mix will feature Steve's own unique style of breakbeat on the first disc, with the second covering the other various styles of music you would hear in one of his dj sets.
When we we asked Steve about the album he said "I've got some great exclusives already lined up, but aim to put together a compilation that reflects my style as a dj, moving from breaks through to the more melodic and funky progressive tracks, as well as anything else that you would hear me play out". With his profile growing, with regular slots at clubs like Bedrock and gigs in places as far apart as Russia, Australia and the US, not to mention an accoladed production career alongside Russell Pearce as Wrecked Angle, it looks as though 2004 will be a great year for Steve, and more details on this project will follow shortly.
Chris & Kai Interview
New York duo Christoper Ruskis (Chris) and Wen-Kai Ying (Kai) have emerged out of nowhere to take their home city and the world by storm with their infectious dj sets and house tracks. Having remixed Aphasia's 'Acapulco', the final release on the now defunct Hooj, the duo's production career exploded and with remixes and original material having been released on Yoshitoshi's family of labels, they are establishing their own mark on the music scene rapidly. With a big year ahead, we caught up with the dynamic duo and put a few questions to them. Check out what they have to say for themselves.
EDM Digital
EDM Digital is a new digital download site that aims to give artists the chance to sell their material direct to the public, as well as offering tracks from some of the leading underground music labels across the globe.
Material is available in a variety of formats, including Lo and Hi quality MP3 as well as the loseless audio format FLAC. Already such labels as the Institution family, and others such as, Tao, CP Recordings and Source Of Gravity have material on offer, with many unsigned tracks available too, so be sure to check this revolutionary new portal out as soon as possible.
Hyper - Wired
After a series of acclaimed mix albums for Y3K and Bedrock, as well as recent remix work for heavy hitters such as Pink, Paul Van Dyk, & Sarah McLachlan, UK breakbeat pioneer Hyper readies himself for the release of the next smashing Hyper mix compilation, Wired.
Inversus Records: An Interview with Sandy Fox
With the label's first compilation 'Vers 1' mixed by Jerry Bonham now on store shelves, we caught up with label owner Sandy Fox who has a few interesting things to reveal about the story behind the brand, and it's future plans. Check out this intervew for the lowdown.
Jerry Bonham: Opening & Closing Chapters...
With Jerry Bonham's return to the forefront of the scene with the 'Vers 1' compilation, it was high time we caught up with this well respected US dj and producer, and managed to get him to answer a few questions about the compilation and his production career in the process. Read on to find out just what Jerry has been upto over the last few months, and what you can look forward to hearing.
Discovery of The Secret Planet
For several months speculation has been growing about the mysterious 'Secret Planet' compilation that Silver Planet have been putting together, but now the details have been revealed, with the compilation also introducing the new offshoot label of the same name. For the information on what the project is all about, check out this feature.
Grayarea: Brought Back By 'Gravity'
Grayarea are back with a brand new single, but this time you'll have to be fast. 'Gravity' is the new limited edition single on Hope Recordings, featuring the vocals of Chicago indie band Life At Sea vocalist Erik Shephard. The vinyl featured the original mix which will not be released anywhere else, along with a numbered mini poster with photography by Kathleen Gardner, in addition to a Grayarea sticker for your own photographic shenanigans. There are only 1000 copies of the vinyl, and they are only available online and can be purchased from either Hope Recordings or Primal Records, but hurry, because once they're gone, they're gone, and if after reading our Review you are still undecided, you can check it out here..
Chloe Harris: Out Of Hiding And Into The Further Unknown..
This past weekend Chloe's talent was paid tribute to by none other than John Digweed who invited her to be a guest on his Kiss FM show. Her mix has already received huge response beyond her expectations, but is further evidence of Chloe's growing career, both as a DJ and producer, and marks the start of many exciting things over the coming months. Please read on to find out more about how Chloe came to be where she is today, with our own personal tribute to one of our most important team members.
Sumsonic Reach For The Stars Again
Due to unprecedented demand, Sumsonic have announced that they are to bring forward the release of the Invisible Inc 'Stars' remix 12". For the details. Check out this feature.
Meat Katie: Breaking The Bedrock
With Hyper having mixed and compiled the last two volumes in the Bedrock Breaks compilation series, the next volume sees one of the break scene's most well known producers and DJs step up to the plate as Meat Katie put together two discs of classic and forthcoming material that looks set to take his sound and style to a wider audience. For the full tracklist and more details, check out our feature.
Dawn Of The Electric Music People
Electric Music People is the new label founded by Evolution's Jon Sutton. With a storied career than stems back over the last decade, we were more than a little curious about this project, so managed to pin Jon down for a few minutes to find out more. Here's the lowdown
BT & Mara | BT tests Mara's (Sheffield) Steel
Choo Choos Mara have joined Peter Gabriel, Way Out West and The Roots as they have all collaborated with one time epic-Houser Brian Transeau (aka BT) for his fourth album.
Interrupted by a phone call from Brians management during a long studio session working on their upcoming remix of Dino Lennys I Feel Stereo, Barry Gilbey and Sara Whittaker-Gilbey of Mara were told that Brian wanted to work with them as he had been following their music for some time.
Of the collaboration, Sara Whittaker-Gilbey said, its really exciting to be working with such a good producer, particularly as were really happy with what were doing at the moment and its wicked that someone has actually noticed!.
Brian spent four days working with the duo in their Devils Kitchen studio in Sheffield but during the sessions Brians studio in LA was broken into and his album material was stolen along with a large amount of studio equipment.
No details of the track are available, and the Choo Choo camp are remaining tight lipped about it, other than when asked Barry Gilbey stated that its a break beat track and that the shit with Brians studio made things really hard for him during the week, I just hope it gets sorted for him.
Keep an eye on choochoo-records.com for further information on the track.
PB&J Interview
PB & J, aka Paul Determan, Ben Gorske and Jason Dunne may not be familar names to you, but you have most probably have heard one of their tracks in recent months, producing also as Nebulus and Marscruiser, and under all 3 aliases have had tracks featured on Renaisssance Revelation and Cass's Prologue. Their single 'The Way' featuring Hannah Dorsey has just been released, so we decided to find out what this promising trio have planned for the coming months amongst other things.
Lemon 8 Interview
Harry Lemon, acclaimed producer, remixer and DJ has seen his star rise in recent months, thanks to his excellent Inner Sanctuary Sessions EPs. With a guest mix for Ministry Of Sound under his belt and an exclusive mix for John Digweed's KissFM show to be broadcast tonight, as well as a forthcoming mix album and single, Lose Control' on Bedrock, he will definately be someone you hear a lot more of in 2002. We caught up with him to find out what his plans are.
Satoshi Tomiie Interview
As a leading DJ and producer in the US and across the world, Satoshi Tomiie has produced such massive tracks as Virus and Love In Traffic, as well as setting up the highly accoladed SAW Recordings. Read what he had to say to us
Source of Gravity & Gravitation Records Release Schedule
New release schedules for Source of Gravity & Gravitation Records. Check the schedules here
Sunkissed Records
Founded in 1996 by Bill Hamel - Sunkissed Records has become America's leading Progressive-House label. Teknology Recordings was founded as a sister label to Sunkissed in 1999 to cater for the 'Techy/Dubby' side of Progressive-House. With many exciting new projects planned for 2002, including collaborations and remixes from Swain and Snell and Evolution, we present the first of many label features, kicked off in fine style by these two top US labels.
SAW Records Release Schedule
New release schedules for SAW Records. Check the schedules here
Deepsky - In'Silico
Introducing our new reviewer, Matthew Esler. Check out his review of Deepsky's full length, 'In Silico'
Deepsky - Contest
To kick off Deepsky's newest full length release 'In Silico', Progressive-Sounds is running it's first ever contest to allow one of our lucky readers the chance to walk away with Deepsky's first 12" Single from the album, 'Jareth's Church'. listen
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Anthony Pappa : Finding Balance
Following in the footsteps of the groundbreaking 'Balance 005' by James Holden was never going to be an easy task, but if any man has the tools to do the job it's Anthony Pappa. Having a wide and varied career that has seen him play all around the world, in addition to being the figure that launched Global Underground's Nubreed series, Anthony has already proven his worth, but since the release of his 2002 compilation 'Resolution' on React Music, he's slowly dropped off the radar, but now returns at the helm of the latest compilation in EQ's Balance series. For more informtion about the album, check out this feature.
Win Inversus' 'Vers 1' Prize Package including vinyl and CD versions!
To celebrate the release of Inversus Records first compilation 'Vers 1', mixed by Jerry Bonham we have 5 prize packs each with a version of Vers 1 on cd & vinly to give away. All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is answer these three simple questions. Contest closes on May 5th and winners will be notified by email. Get entering and good luck.
Silver Planet's 50th Anniversary
After months of speculation and a few delays, details of Silver Planet's forthcoming 50th release have finally been confirmed, and we can reveal them here to you, so check out this feature to find out the names who have paid homage to some of the label's back catalogue classics.
Habersham & Numinous Interview
The duo of Damon Fonooni and Brett Abramson are two of Atlanta's finest talents, both playing a vital part in the development of the scene there with their unique dj sets in addition to their production careers as Habersham & Numinous. Over the past few months they have really made an impact with their various projects, and have set up their own label Blueprint Recordings. With much to know about these two, we took time out to dig and this in-depth interview is the result. Enjoy!
From Within The Unknown
Within Records is a small label from deep down south in Devon, UK. Having championed the deep and atmospheric electronic sounds that are created by the likes of Aural Imbalance and Deep Space Organisms for the last few years, the label has recently released it's first compilation 'Intuition'. With major plans for the coming months, including the launch of the new label 'WithinEXP', label manager Ste took some time out to discuss a few things with us, which you can read by checking out this feature.
Use Your Own 'Intuition'
To celebrate the release of Within Records 'Intuition EP' and cd release, we have a copy of each to give away to three lucky winners. All you have to do is answer these three questions to be in with a chance of winning. The contest ends on April 26th and the winners will be notified by email. Good luck!
Danny Howells & Dick Trevor - "Dusk Till Dawn"
The doctors of house, Danny Howells & Dick Trevor emerge from the Science Department with a new single which once again sees them team up with Erire. 'Dusk Till Dawn' is a smooth disco house cut that has already been going down a storm on dancefloors over the past few months and is the duo's long anticipated follow up to 'Kinky Funk'. Here's the lowdown on the release.
Paolo Mojo Interview
Over the last few months, Paolo Mojo has been developing his skills as a producer, and it's paid off in a big way with singles on Sabotage and his own Music In Freedom label already under his belt, not to mention numerous remixes and a rather cheeky bootleg of BT's 'Fibonacci Sequence' getting heavy support from none than Pete Tong as of late. With a lot of projects going on, we caught up with the Mojo for the lowdown.
Rise Of The Nu Republic
Perhaps one of the most anticipated labels of the last few months, Nu Republic has not been without it's problems. Having fallen victim to the Prime Distribution closure just before it was due to get off the starting blocks, the label is now ready to stamp it's mark on the scene, and what better way to do it than with Steve Porter's much sought after 'Vodka Cranberries' as the first release. We caught up with label owner Will Murgatroyd to find out more about the label's development, launch and future plans, so read this interview for the exclusive lowdown on the movement of the Nu Republic.
Six Songs For The Border Community
Petter is one of the most exciting and forward thinking artists to emerge in the last year, with his production and remix work always pushing the boundaries. It was only a matter of time before he got the chance to fulfil his potential with a project that highlights exactly what he is about thanks to James Holden's Border Community, that chance has come with the 'Six Songs EP'. One of the most talked and anticipated releases of the moment, here are the details of this groundbreaking EP that is due for release shortly.
Hooj Becomes City16
With the demise of Hooj several months ago, it's online store hooj.com continued to fly the flag, but all good things must come to an end, and all great things must evolve. That is why its goodbye hooj.com and hello city16.com. Now expanded to not only feature the latest promos and releases, the site has been vastly increased in terms of the music it covers, as well as allowing you to buy thelatest DVDs, albums, books and tshirts as well as many other things. It's the end of a revolution, but the beginning of an evolution, something we here at Progressive-Sounds know all about..
Tone Depth Interview
'Rumble Fish' is without a doubt one of the tracks that defined the Bedrock sound over the past few years. The man behind the track, Tony Papadopoulos (aka Tone Depth) has since gone on to work with Sultan and form one of the finest production duos to emerge in the past few years. With many projects involving Tone Depth currently making a dent on the scene, we decided it was high time to find out a little bit more about this talented individual, and our findings are presented here in this exclusive interview.
Scent Records, a new Dutch label at the horizon…
Scent Records was founded by 3 friends who met in the Dutch Dancescene years ago and the first release on the label will be from the brothers Zagros & Pacific - "The Grand". "The Grand" is remixed by Harry Lemon and is already causing a stir. Read this feature to find out more.
Jondi & Spesh Have 'The Answer'
Electronic music producers Jondi & Spesh are set to release their third artist album entitled The Answer on Spundae Records on June 22, 2004. The Answer marks the label's first artist album. Label head Torsten Jurk explains, "Jondi & Spesh are what we were always hoping for - homegrown talent, which has an impact on the international music scene. Their album is just AMAZING!"
Hisham Samawi's 'Native Theory'
After emerging from Winter Music Conference 2003 with URB magazine’s Best New Tune - Dirty Gringos "Cowbell" - HISHAM SAMAWI is set to release two new original tracks (July 2004). Both tracks on the debut release of NYC-based NATIVE THEORY record label are already slated for inclusion on James Zabiela’s Renaissance: Alive album due out this summer on System Recordings/Renaissance UK.
Sasha - Involver
Ever since Sasha's return to Global Underground was announced, there has been much speculation and anticipation about the project known as 'Involver'. Now the details have been announced, and we have the tracklist, dj dates and everything there currently is to know about this major project. Read on for the lowdown.
Nathan Fake - The Watlington Street EP
Following on from his debut single 'Outhouse' which was released late in 2003, Nathan Fake returns with a collection of tracks on the 'Watlington Street EP', his first doublepack release, featuring a range of diverse tracks that have been turning heads and getting spotters frothing at the mouth over the last few months. We have the details about the EP, so read on to find out more.
Michelle Chivers Interview
The latest single from Bedrock's Nick Muir under his solo Cabala guise marks the debut of Michelle Chivers. A singer and songwriter whose talents are no stranger to regulars of Southampton's infamous High Tide boat parties, Michelle is now in demand with many of the scene's key players such as Paolo Mojo and Pole Folder who are lining up to work with her. To find out more about how she came to be, where she is and what potential projects lie on the table, we took some time out to find out about the woman behind the voice. Read what we found here.
Win Sasha's Involver
You've read the feature and no doubt have heard the hype. Well, here's your chance to get intimate with 'Involver' as we have three copies of the album to give away thanks to the people at Global Underground. All you need to do is answer these three questions, so enter without delay and get 'involved..'
As one half of Bedrock, Nick Muir is known across the globe, but his work as a solo producer may not be familar to some. As Cabala, he has produced two singles, 'Dark Blue' and 'Vision Of U', and is furthering this side of his career in addition to taking the Bedrock project in a more experimental direction with John Digweed. For more info about this and the other projects he's been working, check out this exclusive interview.
James Zabiela - ALiVE Tracklist Announced
UK DJ/producer James Zabiela has begun the revolution on his new double-disc release, ALiVE - due out August 10, 2004 on Renaissance/System Recordings. Mixed live with three CDJ1000 MKIIs, a DJM600 mixer and an EFX500 effector unit, James is setting the standards that others will ultimately have to follow. The technologically-advanced approach to the mixing of this release is furthered by the CD’s 7-page liner notes, which give a technical breakdown of every track, every loop, every effect, and every “Eureka!” that went into forming this new release. The notes are even replete with tips and advice, and give very specific detail for any bedroom DJ or producer looking to learn from a master.
Forensic Science - Exhibit A
This summer sees the long overdue release of Forensic Records debut compilation cd. Forensic Science: Exhibit A has been compiled and mixed by label artists and co-owners Lexicon Avenue, the trio of Chris Scott, Mark Armstrong and Shindig's Scott Bradford.
The Answer in Jondi & Spesh's Words
With the pending release of Jondi & Spesh's latest artist album 'The Answer' the west coast boys have taken some time out to give us an exclusive track by track summary of its creation. It's a unique insight into the ideas and directions of 'The Answer' from the minds of its creators.
Astro & Glyde - Aimless Dame
After the initial announcement at Winter Music Conference, this week we finally see the long awaited release. Their new, original track “Aimless Dame” was signed to BEDROCK by JOHN DIGWEED himself after listening to a CDR in his NYC hotel room’s CD player whilst in town for a gig. The 12” release has now been packaged into a double vinyl pack to include dub versions by Astro&Glyde and Tigerhook Corporation’s Randall Jones. The original mix takes on a life of its own with pulsing, gritty New York heat, just as summer begins to take hold. The dark, melodic hook gears up to seduce people onto dance floors worldwide with edgy vocal courtesy of NYC punk rock royalty Queen V. On the flip side, a brilliant deep house track given fantastic and techy twists by Randall Jones.
Pole Folder feat Sandra Ferretti - Protected
Having been locked away in his studio 80Hz working on his debut album for Bedrock Records, it's been several months single we've been treated to a single from Pole Folder, but the wait is now over. 'Protected' is a collaborative project between himself and fellow Belgian Sandra Ferretti, an ethereal full vocal track that has already become a classic at Belgium's famous La Rocca nightclub, and comes with mixes from Madoka, Fretwell and M.A.S. Collective. For the low down on this exciting new single, check out this feature.
Way Out West - Dont Look Now
Three years on from their second album 'Intensify', Way Out West are set to return with their new album 'Dont Look Now'. During that time, the outfit has evolved from the two piece that consists of Nick Warren & Jody Wisternoff to include a new vocalist called Omi. With several of the tracks such as 'Apollo' and 'Killa' already getting major play from the DJs such as Sasha, we bring you the first news on this eagerly anticipated longplayer, kicking off a whole host of 'Dont Look Now' related coverage over the coming weeks here on Progressive-Sounds. For the lowdown on the tracklist, release date and information on what will be the first single, check out this exclusive feature.
D:Fuse - 'Prelude to Begin EP'
"This summer D:FUSE is embarking on his "Prelude to Begin Tour," to promote
the Fall release of his artist album "Begin." " Prelude to Begin," is a 6 song EP of all original music released exclusively on iTunes June 1st (CD's will be available July 1st on djdfuse.com). The EP features mixes and songs that will not be on "BEGIN." "This album has been over two years in the making," D says. "It's allowed me to get back into song writing. I've been a lyricist all of my life, and Begin is about moving away from instrumental tracks and moving more into heart-felt emotion through words."
Silver Planet Contest
To celebrate the release of the Secret Planet compilation, the launch of the new label of the same name, and Silver Planet's 50th anniversy release, we have teamed up with the label to bring you a very special and exclusive contest. We have five packages to give away featuring a copy of the Secret Planet compilation and all three vinyl samplers, in addition to a Silver Planet tshirt. The first person to be drawn will also win the entire Silver Planet 12" back catalogue, making this one massive contest that you don't want to miss out on entering.
Nascent Recordings - The Interview
With the pending release of the first in their compilation series 'Thinking Out Loud' mixed by Steve Gerrard and with a string of high profile releases by Shmuel Flash, Blue Haze and Shiloh amongst their recent output, Nascent Recordings have rapidly become one of the most popular labels of recent months, and with many developments ongoing with the label, we decided it was high time we featured them here on Progressive-Sounds. So we did, and here is what label manager Neil Evans has to say for himself.
Balance Record Pool and Stanton
Balance Record Pool and Stanton are hosting its first bedroom DJ contest. First prize is a Final Scratch System and your DJ set broadcast on the Balance Record Pool Radio Show! 2nd prize gets a vinyl pack and your set broadcasted on the Balance Record Pool Radio Show; honorable mentions will be awarded vinyl packs from some of our favorite labels. For more details on how to enter, check out this
Derek Howell Interview
From the lonestar state of Texas comes Derek Howell. Having been involved in the music scene for a mere two years, this young producer has really been making inroads to becoming a major player in 2004. Be it his solo career, which kicked off on EDM Digital in the past few months and now seems him on labels such as Fade and Bedrock, or his collaborations with fellow Texan Peter Martin as Pinkbox Special and The Alley Qats, Derek's name is one on the lips of many of the scene's key players right now, and here's our indepth interview with this young star.
KVK Interview
Charlotte based duo Gordon Carpenter & Sean McClellan have recently emerged with their KVK project, having spent the last few months conducting audio experiments at their Camp Remote compound . With their debut single for John Digweed's Bedrock Breaks imprint, 'Reality Theory' now on store shelves, and remixes of artists such as Orchid, Jacob Todd and Hellpass all forthcoming, in addition to many other projects, you can be sure to hear a lot more of these two guys in the coming months, but for now, here's an interview we did recently with them so you can find out more about them. Enjoy!
Desyn Masiello - Bedrock OS 01
Having been at the forefront of the dance music industry for the last six years, Bedrock Records is once again set to take their label forward with the launch of a new compilation series entitled 'OS'. The 'Original Series' will feature some of the best up and coming talent in the world today and the first compilation will be by Alternative Route head honcho Desyn Masiello. For more information about this project. Check out this feature.
The Digital Evolution Of 3Beat
'As the revolution ends, the evolution begins..'. An apt quote indeed with the major changes currently ongoing within the music industry with the advent of legal digital downloads becoming a commonplace thing, with companies like Beatport, EDM Digital, Release Records and City16 all offering their own services. Now 3Beat has expanded it's operations and launched it's own platform where you can buy all the latest 3BLM releases, which include tracks on labels such as Border Community, Looq, Deep Records and many many more. We took some time out and spoke to Andy Jarrod, the man who runs the label management group and largely responsible for the parent company's foray into the digital world, about what we can expecf from the service, its plans for expansion and much more in this exclusive feature. Read on for the lowdown.
Baroque: Life Restarts At 40
Baroque Records recently reached it's 40th release, with Ryukyu Underground's 'Seragaki' giving the label yet another landmark. With many other things going on with the label, with the development of a new online store and the label (and it's sister label Method) now being part of the Critical Rhythm label group, we caught up with the now sole owner and label manager Keith Mcdonnell for the lowdown on what's changed and what this means for the future of label. Read this exclusive feature to find out more.
Orbital set to release the Blue Album
Having recently completed their last ever gig at the 2004 Glastonbury Festival, Orbital are due to release their last ever album 'The Blue Album'. Said to be a return to form after the mixed reaction to their last long player 'The Altogether', this is Orbital's last curtain call that Stateside fans won't want to miss. For the tracklist and information on the album, here's the press release for your reading pleasure.
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Dirty Blue Records Are On The Move...
After a short period of inactivity, Minimal Records sister label Dirty Blue Records has found a new home for distribution on the shores of Holland with Astral Music. Astral will handle exclusive worldwide distribution for all future Dirty Blue releases, starting with the new EP by Jack Addict, featuring the tracks 'Robotic' and 'Frisc'. Future releases will come from Ty Tek, Bettle Bug with remixes provided by Rhythm Code, Nathan Fake and more. Things are certainly looking up for the label.
A tribute to Adam 'Starkid' Spears: August 9th 1985 - July 30th 2004
On July 30th, the music scene was shocked to hear of the untimely passing of one if it's youngest stars as Adam Spears tragically passed away after being involved in an automobile accident, later passing away at the hospital in his home town of Nacogdoches, Texas. Some of us here at Progressive-Sounds had the priviledge to talk with him on almost a daily basis, so we thought it only fitting that we pay tribute to our young friend with this special feature. Please take time to read this as we pay our respects to the Starkid.
Steve Gerrard - Thinking Out Loud
Steve Gerrard's ascension as a DJ has been unparalled, and now he's set to headline the first in a new compilation series called 'Thinking Out Loud' for Nascent Recordings. The album reflects the next step in Steve's career, and we have the full details here for you first, so check out this feature for the lowdown on this exciting project.
Tilt Interview
Tilt are one of the scene's longest standing outfits, having been involved in it's progression at all of it's key points over the last decade, and after some time out of the spotlight, they have regrouped and are back with a new face and a recently completed album called 'Explorer' ready for us to enjoy when it's released in the near future. The group's Mick Park was eager to give us the scoop on what's been happening, and it's all here in this exclusive interview.
Chris Salt - Fear 3
Following on from the previous compilations by James Holden and The Flash Brothers comes the latest in Silver Planet's compilation series 'Fear Of A Silver Planet', which sees the label's latest star Chris Salt encapsulate the sound of Silver Planet into this double cd mix known simply as 'Fear 3'. Due for release in October, we have the details here for you, so check out this feature for more information about the cd, including the full tracklist.
Desyn Masiello Interview
Desyn Masiello is a DJ who's following has grown largely by word of mouth. By applying his skills to what he believes in, he captured the attention of many of his peers, including Sander Kleinenberg, Deep Dish and Danny Howells, all of whom have at one time or another touted him as one to watch. This support has also been echoed by those fans who've happened to come across him, be it at a club, or by hearing one of his many sets. This, in addition to playing a pivotal role in two labels he has an owning interest in, Alternative Route and Sex On Wax has ensured Desyn has kept his finger on the pulse, keeping track on what's cool and new in the underground scene. It's this awareness and forward thinking attitude that sees him become the DJ that spearheads the new Bedrock compilation series Original Series, mixing the first compilation. With this prestigious accolade bringing him firmly into the spotlight, we took time to speak to him about the world according to Desyn Masiello. Read on..
Hybrid Present Y4K
It's been speculated about and anticipated pretty much since the series begun, but finally Hybrid have stepped up the plate with their own Y4K compilation. Featuring new and exclusive tracks from Mike Truman and Chris Healings themselves, in addition to material from Luke Chable, Andy Page, Orbital and Future Sound Of London, this looks set to be the biggest volume of this acclaimed series yet, and we have all the details right here for you.
Dave Seaman - The producer. The DJ. The A&R. The man who brings commercial artists to the dancefloor as part of Brothers In Rhythm, and now looks set to reinvent himself yet again as part of the Group Therapy project. With the recent release of the first single 'My Own Worst Enemy', we took time out to speak with Dave about his methods of Therapy, and much much more. Read on...
Dirty Vegas - One
Following on from the self titled debut which spawned the massive single 'Days Go By', Dirty Vegas are set to return with their second album 'One' in October. A new single from the album entitled 'Walk Into The Sun' is already finding it's way onto the radio and into dj sets thanks to remixes from King Unique, and with Dirty Vegas due to get back on the road in support of the album, you can bet you'll be hearing a lot of 'One' in the coming weeks and months.
Santos - Abrasive
Following a string of singles for Tayo's MOB Records imprint, Italian breaks friend Santos is set to release his second artist album 'Abrasive'. A double disc of new and old material, in addition to all the aforementioned singles, this is a unique insight into one of the most well respected producers in the breaks scene. All the info on Santos and the album can be found in this feature, so be sure to check it out.
Within: Moving Sounds Within The Online World
Movement In Sound is a new online store dedicated to the material on Within Records, Deep Space Recordings and Cadence Recordings. Home to such artists as the Deep Space Organisms and Aural Imbalance, the store has been eagerly anticipated but now you can get all the latest sounds from deep down south from anywhere in the world. To celebrate the launch of the site, our very own Chloe Harris has invited them to be guests on her B-Sides show on Proton Radio next Monday (13th September 2004), where Aural Imbalance will be playing the 'Intuition' mix, with a contest and prizes to be launched during the show as well. Be sure to check it out.
Sander Kleinenberg - This Is Everybody Too
Having released a slew of critically acclaimed albums from the likes of James Zabiela and Hernan Cattaneo, in addition to running successful parties at Pacha in Ibiza, and events like this summer's 'Wild In The Country', Renaissance have had an impressive year thus far and show no signs of fatigue as the launch of Sander Kleinenberg's follow up to last year's 'This Is Everybody' looms around the corner. All the details on this eagerly anticipated release can be found right here.
6 Years Of Bedrockin'
It's been six years since Bedrock first hosted one of their infamous parties at London's Heaven nightclub, and after a year that has given us the Bedrock University tour and John Digweed's Endless Summer tour, comes only the second Bedrock party of the year on October 7th to celebrate the night's legacy in style. With previous parties playing host to quite frankly the crème de la crème of talent from around the world, this lineup ibrings together some of the very best in current and future talent, including our very own Chloe Harris, under one roof, so be sure to check out this feature for a look at the full lineup of what promises to be a stellar event.
Trafik - Bullet
From Newcastle in England come Trafik. The duo of Andrew Archer and John Elliott have already given us two great singles in the shape of 'Your Light' and 'Echoes' and are now set to follow this with the release of their debut album 'Bullet'. This eagerly anticipated album is the second artist album to be released on the new GU Music label and we have all the details for you right here in this exclusive feature.
New John Digweed Website - Online!
After many months of waiting, John Digweed's new website is online. Featuring all the latest news and updates on what's happening in his hectic career, the site will also feature charts, downloads and an extensive radio show section that not only covers his ongoing Kiss FM shows, but also the classic JJJ Northern Exposure broadcasts and his old Essential Mixes, all of which will be added in the coming weeks. With John Digweed also nominated for Best Dance Artist in the 2004 Digital Music Awards, be sure to cast your vote and support him and his new site.
Holmes Ives Remix contest
On Sony's Acid Planet site, there is a remix contest using Holmes Ives' 'Where You Are' from his latest Tetrasoma LP. In addition to a PCDL FX Dual Audio Player and lots of other goodies, the winning remix will be shopped as the official B-side remix for the single. Check out the details and enter today.
Unkle - Taking 'Never Never Land' Underground
After parting ways with their previous label, UNKLE are the latest addition to Global Underground's expanding artist roster, As such, their second album 'Never Never Land' is set to see a full worldwide release, being re-released in the UK and made available properly in the US for the first time, and we have all the details here for you on the new material and remixes this Limited Edition package will include, in addition to news on a brand new single from UNKLE, and its all right here in this feature.
2004 has already been the biggest year in James Zabiela's career. With an increasing amount of gigs right the way across the globe, his fanbase has grown rapidly, with many speculating he will even break into the Top 10 of DJ Magazine's TOP 100 this year. In addition to this, his compilation 'ALiVE' (his third in as many years) was released to widespread acclaim in the summer, and he's recently become one of only a handful of DJs to include Pioneer's new DVJ-X1 into his sets. As animated as ever, James took time to spoke to us about the last few months, technology, his travels, and even The Daleks and Darth Vader. Here's what he had to say..
Into The 'Deep' - A Retrospective By Peter Van Hal: Part One
With Deep Records recently reaching it's landmark 20th release, we thought it was time to sit down and share a few words with the man behind this brilliant label. In it's four year history it has become one of the most consistent labels in the scene, and who better to talk us through that time period than none other than the label owner himself Peter Van Hal. In this first part of our exclusive feature 'Into The Deep', he talks us through the first ten releases that shaped the label's legacy, giving us an insight into how the ideas and direction of the label have evolved over the years, with the second part to follow in the next few days.
Proton Radio Presents: Lance Cashion - The Sound
After over a year of hosting 'The Sound' on Proton Radio, Lance inaugurates the station's mix compilation series with a 2CD release shocasing a repertoire of tracks submitted by various artists to support the radio station. This latest venture from the station will be available to purchase online from some of the leading online stores and digital download portals when it is released soon. For more information, including the tracklist, check out this feature and find out how you can support one of the Internet's leading online radio stations.
Infusion - Capturing Musical Moments For Polaroid
Having wowed fans across the world with their energetic and inspiring live shows, in addition to an impressive discography of massive dancefloor tracks and remixes on various labels, Infusion are now set to launch their own record label, Polaroid Recordings in association with 3 Beat Label Management. The first release, Infusion's 'Better World' is due for release soon, and we have all this info and more right here for you.
Into The 'Deep' - A Retrospective By Peter Van Hal: Part Two
With Deep Records recently reaching it's landmark 20th release, we thought it was time to sit down and share a few words with the man behind this brilliant label. In it's four year history it has become one of the most consistent labels in the scene, and who better to talk us through that time period than none other than the label owner himself Peter Van Hal. In part two of our exclusive feature 'Into The Deep', Peter talks us through releases 11-20, talking about the gambles he took in order to push the label forward and indicates what w might expect in the future, concluding our insight into this incredible label.
Renaissance - The Mix Collection 10th Anniversary Re-Release
Eagerly anticipated for some time, The Deluxe Edition re-release of Sasha & John Digweed's inaugural Renaissamce Mix Collection replicates the multi-surfaced, fold-out, triple-cd packaging of the original, but with updated imagery. The tracing-paper slipcase of the original has been replaced with a more robust, clear, flexible plastic cover, and is due for release in the UK on November 15th and the US on December 1st.
The Limited Edition Format includes a beautiful book that's 430mm long and 140mm high. It has additional artwork to the deluxe release and 40 pages that include new sleeve notes, new interviews and photos of Sasha and John along with original sleeve images and info on every track on the album and will release on November 29th in the UK and December 10th in the US.
In 1999, Mixmag voted Renaissance "The Mix Collection" the #1 mix CD of all time, stating, "For many, it was the first mix compilation they bought and, for us, it remains the best." Even 10 years after its initial release, Britain's IDJ magazine charted the collection #17 on its 50 Greatest Albums of all time (July 2004).
The new anniversary set will build upon these accolades featuring revamped artwork courtesy of New York illustrator Vault 49 and updated sound via re-mastering by the architects themselves, Sasha and John Digweed, using modern applications that weren't available 10 years ago for a clearer sound.
Stel Interview
Amidst the wave of fresh talent that has been emerging out of Greece in the last few months, producer Stelios Vassiloudis has made quite a name for himself, having already presented us with several releases, the massive 'Particle' on Audiotherapy of particular note. Without a doubt he's someone we tip as one to watch in 2005, with a new two track single on Audiotherapy to be followed by 'Wooden Swordz', his collaboration with DJ Viton due out in January 2005. This in addition to the range of high profile remixes he's currently working will catapult him into the big leagues, so without further ado, we present you with this exclusive interview with one of the scene's most exciting new faces.
John Digweed - Fabric 20
With the widely acclaimed Fabric series now reaching it's landmark 20th release, a man who is no stranger to any of us steps up to the plate. Having wowed the crowds with his extended sets at the club in the last few months John Digweed makes his debut in the series, with the single CD album due for release in January 2005. With the series focusing on cutting edge sounds and artists, you'll get to hear a whole different side to John Digweed, and we have all the details on this eagerly anticipated release right here for you.
Bedrock - Old Foundations : New Directions
Bedrock is without a doubt a brand that stands tall throught the music scene, having done much to push things forward since it's inception several years ago. With a new chapter in it's history dawning we are priviledged to have both label manager Nick Bates and the man himself John Digweed to answer a few questions, about the brand's foundations, and it's new directions and horizons that lie ahead.
Global Underground: Renaissance Remix Competition
To help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the seminal classic compilation "Rennaisance 'The Mix Collection' - mixed by Sasha and John Digweed", GU[MUSIC] are releasing a key track from this album, "VFR - Tranceillusion" and would like to give up and coming producers the unique opportunity to remix the track for a full release through GU [MUSIC], Global Underground's artist label.
This is your chance to remix one of Sasha and Digweed's favourite tracks and get your production out through one of the worlds best electronic record labels. For more information, click on the link above.
Politik Records - Atlanta's Latest Export..
From Atlanta comes Politik Records, the latest addition to 3 Beat Label Management's burdgeoning roster of independent labels from around the globe. Founded by Dan Mizrahi, the label aims to bring some of the finest up and coming talent to the forefront of the scene, with the focus being firmly on music that takes things in a fresh and inspiring direction, but rather than us tell you all about that, we've got Dan The Man to do it himself and give us an introduction to the label.
Unkle set to take 'Reign' of the US!
Emerging from UNKLE's highly acclaimed album 'Never Never Land', enigmatic new single 'Reign' has already seen a UK release with mixes by Way Out West, False Prophet and Evil Nine amongst others, and now gets an EXCLUSIVE US release in the form of a new set of exceptionally eclectic remixes from some of America's most innovative and respected producers.
While all of the remixes utilize Ian Brown’s chilling vocal, each gives the track its own unique twist. Whether it's the syncopated Def Jux swagger of the RJD2 mix and DJ Three's THREE A.M acid-tech-house romp on the first 12", or Metro Area's Morgan Geist with a disco-funk slow burner or the Francois K protege Beat Pharmacy with a bubbly, dubby bin-shaker on the second 12" and you have a pair of vinyls that will be on every discerning DJs decks for some time to come, and adding even more variety to the range of mixes that exist for this landmark track.
Michelle Chivers: Furthering Of A Vision
Back at the start of year, Michelle Chivers emerged from nowhere as the vocalist on Nick Muir's latest Cabala single 'Vision Of U' and since then has gone on to become one of the most exciting up and coming stars of 2004, having since collaborated with Canadian duo Shiloh, New York's BlueRoomProject and several others. Keeping track of each new development in her career has now been made easier with the launch of her own website, featuring information and previews of some of her past and present projects, with full details of her background, guest mixes, and a whole lot more so be sure to check it out.
Manoeuvres In Space
"In Deep Space... Abandoned". Who can forget the classic 'Stage One', the first of several tracks that have since emerged from John Graham's Space Manoeuvres project, and that will now be featured on a forthcoming mini album, scheduled for release in March 2005, 'Oid' will feature all the Space Manoeuvres tracks to date, plus a collection of new material, and in addition to this, a new remix 12" of 'Stage One' will also be released, and you can vote which of the unreleased mixes will be featured on the new Space Manoeuvres website where you will find a full discography, information on the album and more.
Joe Ransom - Fabriclive 20
With John Digweed recently deliveirng the 20th installment in the Fabric series, it's now the turn of Joe Ransom to bring us the latest in the excellent FABRICLIVE series. A DJ who has supported the likes of Basement Jaxx and The Plump DJs and a key player of the FABRICLIVE nights, the 20th album marks Joe's debut into the world of mix albums, and of the usual high quality that you would expect from the Fabric brand, and all the information on this forthcoming album is right here for you.
Online Stores To Give Proceeds To Tsunami Fund
On January 15th, all the funds raised via sales on the online store Audio Jelly will be donated to the Tsunami Earthquake Fund. This terrible tradegy that occured just over a week ago is still very fresh in all our minds, and the Internet has played a role in bringing many people affected by this events together in some way. It is due to this that Audio Jelly has decided to donate its proceeds, and as many other stores sign up to do the same, we will keep you posted on how you can help support the appeal.
Baroque & Critical Rhythm Disaster Appeal
In light of recent events in the Indian Ocean, many online music stores are donating their proceeds to the Disaster Appeal to help those affected by the tsunamis that created massive destruction, and the latest to do so are Baroque Records and the Critical Rhythm label management group.
All sales generated on their onlne store between the 1st and 16th of January will be donated to the appeal on Monday January 17th, so please pledge your support if possible.
Steve Porter - Homegrown
Steve Porter's debut artist album has been eagerly anticipated for some time now, and in the past few months we've been fed some of his original work in EP form. Now as we enter 2005, the album 'Homegrown' appears, due for release shortly.
Available to download or to own on CD, 'Homegrown' is a must for fans of Steve's work everywhere, featuring not only all the tracks from both EPs of the same name, but the singles 'Definite Form' and 'Vodka Cranberries', in addition to some material exclusive to the album. All the details about the album, and the digital music stores where it will be available are right here in this feature for your reading pleasure.
Chloe Harris To Mix CD For Proton Radio
Following on from Lanch Cashion's 'The Sound' which was released towards the end of 2004, our very own Chloe Harris is set to mix the second album in the Proton Radio compilation series. All the relevant details can be found by clicking the link to the Proton Radio site, and the final cut off for submissions is January 17th 2005.
Chloe will also be in Europe through February and early March and is currently available for bookings, with a return trip planned in the summer. If you wish to book her to play in support of the compilation in Europe (or anywhere else for that matter), have any queries about the compilation or just wish to contact her directly, you can do so by using the details here.
Phil K - Y4K
As another year begins, the Y4K series continues. Distinctive's long standing series has already played host to basically the creme de la creme of breakbeat talent from around the world, with such names as Tayo, Hybrid and most recently Soul Of Man all putting their names to albums in the series.
Now Australia's Phil K joins the series, a man who has been a champion of the breakbeat sound down under for many, many years and in the past two years has really come into his own, and with compilations for Balance and Renaissance already to his credit, this Y4K looks set to take Phil to the next level.
Jonathan Lisle - Bedrock Original Series : OS_02
Following it's launch back in September 2004 with Desyn Masiello at the helm, Bedrock's Original Series now reaches it's second chapter with Jonathan Lisle stepping up to take the series forward.
Steadily climbing the ranks over the past three years, Jonathan has become one of the most popular nu breed DJs right across the globe, his love for quality music a predominant factor at all times. OS_02 is his debut compilation, an 80 minute journey that features some of his favourite classics and exclusives, carefully placed together to create what looks set to be another exceptional volume of the Original Series.
Hernan Cattaneo - Renaissance Masters Series: Volume 2
After a highly successful 2004 which saw the release of his first compilation for Renaissance and being ranked #6 in DJ Magazine's annual Top 100, Hernan Cattaneo kicks of 2005 with his second volume for the Renaissance Masters Series.
With the first receiving widespread acclaim at the start of last year, this second edition promises to be equally as impressive, and if you want the details of what Hernan has put together for Renaissance's first release of 2005 hey are right here for you to check out.
Tilt - Explorer
With recent singles 'The World Doesn't Know' and 'Twelve' highlighting the fact Tilt had returned to the scene after a period of inactivity. Now as another year get underway, we will finally get to hear the much anticipated artist album, 'Explorer' with all the details of it's content right here in this exclusive news feature.
Global Underground : Afterhours 2
With the first 'Afterhours' compilation achieving cult status amongst the post clubbing community, Global Underground are now set to return with the next in the series. Compiled and mixed by Global's own Andrew Archer & John Elliott, the album is a double cd of some of the most obscure and often overlooked tracks, and comes backed with a bonus DVD of video footage. For more information on this project and it's contents, check out our preview feature right now.
DJ Heather - Fabric 21
The Fabric series continues to go from strength to strength, and following on from John Digweed's debut for the series, comes a mix from Fabric resident DJ Heather. A well respected DJ and producer from Chicago, Heather is one of the leading females to get behind the decks, and this compilation promises to be one of the finest in the series, capturing the energy of her well received sets at Fabric perfectly.
Also, with a series of productions on labels such as 20:20 Vision and Aroma, Heather is set to launch her own label Blackcherry Recordings and has more of her own productions to come, so all in all 2005 looks set to be her finest year to date.
Automatic Records Say Goodbye
Automatic Records, after several years and just over 50 releases are calling it a day. In a statement released by the label, they had this to say:
"After much deliberation & soul searching we have decided to shut the label down to allow us to pursue other paths in life. Our back catalogue will remain available to buy, in traditional & digital format, through the store on this site. Thanks very much to all the artists whose music we've released & to everyone who has bought our records & supported us over the last 8.5 years. It's been quite some journey. Regards & Respect!!" - Glenn & Russel
Steve Porter, pioneer of the sound people are calling 'Porterhouse', an excellent DJ and producer and indeed artist has steadily climbed the mountain to become one of the finest talents in not only the US but across the world. With his debut album 'Homegrown' due out very shortly on CD and via digital download from Beatport, Itunes and many other major digital music outlets, we took some time to chat about the album, Porterhouse, and a whole lot more.
Pole Folder - Zero Gold
With a reputation forged by the acclaimed singles 'Apollo Vibes' and 'Dust', Pole Folder's debut album has been eagerly anticipated for many, many months. Over two years have passed since Pole Folder's long term commitment to Bedrock was first announced, and now 'Zero Gold' is a realisation of this, being not only Bedrock's first ever artist album, but one that gives an insight into the creative mind one of of the scene's finest musicians of the last few years.
A broad soundscape of music with feeling; downbeat building records, driving, urgent breaking tracks, guest vocals and mind blowing cinematic scale and production compromise an album that is likely to become a future classic.
John Digweed - Choice : A Collection Of Classics
John Digweed is a DJ who has constantly redefined the way we regard music, and is known for daring to push the envelope and deliver the unexpected. Its this uninhibited passion and creativity that has helped him to maintain his standing within the dance music scene. His radio shows are but a mere indication of this depth, and his recent compilation for Fabric or indeed his much vaunted sets for the club are perhaps the best example.
However, Choice is something different. A compilation that in essence captures John Digweed's life story to date, and for the first time ever gives some real insight into the musical mind of the man behind the music.
Hernan Cattaneo's rise to prominence in 2004 was nothing short of remarkable. With a year kicked off by his debut Renaissance cd, constant touring and obtaining the #6 slot in DJ Magazine's 2004 Top 100 poll, Hernan's career has finally reached the heights it has deserved to. Not one to rest on his laurels, he's already kicking off the new year with a second mix compilation for Renaissance, and as this exclusive interview shows, that is merely the tip of the iceberg.
Danny Howells - Global Underground 027 : Miami
Having previously compiled for Global Underground's 24-7 and Nubreed series', Danny Howells makes his proper Global Underground debut with Miami, the 27th album in the series.
Having made his mark there over the past few years with his widely acclaimed parties at BED, Miami was the obvious choice when it came to choosing a location for the album, and promises to be one of the best volumes in the series yet, with a extensive tour planned in support. To find out what Danny has to say about the album, Miami, and to get all the information, check out this feature on what is one of many exciting projects Global Underground have planned for 2005.
Meat Katie - Fabriclive 21
Meat Katie is without a doubt one of the most well respected and highly regarded figures within the breakbeat scene, having released several artist albums and collaborated with practically all the key players at one stage or another, and is currently hard at work on yet another extended artist album project.
No stranger to the crowds at Fabric, Meat Katie becomes the latest figure to appear on the acclaimed Fabriclive series, with a compilation that brings together new tracks from the likes of Lee Coombs, Atomic Hooligan and Force Mass Motion, exclusives from his own Lot 49 imprint, acapellas and the odd classic and continuing what looks set to be the biggest year yet for both club and label.
Chab's Dubs, Edits and Whisky-Coke
Regarded as one of THE definitive producers of the past few years, Francois Chabloz has never failed to surpass expectation, with early material on his own Imago imprint and Yoshitoshi receiving critical acclaim. Since then, he's made SAW Recordings his home, and following on from the singles 'My Memory' and 'Closer To Me', he now presents his debut artist album, 'Dubs, Edits & Whiskey-Coke'.
Dave Seaman & Luke Chable - Renaissance Presents: Therapy Sessions II
Last year's inaugural 'Renaissance Presents: Therapy Sessions' compilation saw Dave Seaman supported by the machine operator himself Phil K, and this year it's the turn of Australian whizzkid and uber producer Luke Chable to step up to the plate, continuing Seaman's love affair with the Australian scene at the same time.
For the lowdown on where both of these individuals are at, and more information on the album including tracklist and exclusive comments from both Dave and Luke, check out our preview feature.
New Deep Dish LP Due out in March on Thrive Records
Grammy-winning remixers Deep Dish have signed a four-record deal with Thrive Music that will commence in March with the duo's second artist album.
The album is the successor to 1998's "Junk Science," which was released in the U.S. on deConstruction/Arista Records. It included the Everything but the Girl collaboration "The Future Of The Future (Stay Gold)," which reached the top of Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.
The Crystal Method - Community Service II
Riding on the wave of buzz from their recent Grammy nomination, The Crystal Method will release their new mix album "Community Service II" April 5 on ULTRA Records/3 AM. Exclusive remixes by The Crystal Method of songs by The Doors ("Roadhouse Blues"), New Order ("Bizarre Love Triangle") and Smashing Pumpkins ("1979") are all part of the mix. Click through to see the full tracklist.
Junkie XL Gets Behind The Wheel Of Forza Motorsport on XBOX
Hailed as the platform's answer to Sony's Gran Turismo racing similation games, Forza Motorsport is one of Microsoft's key 2005 titles for it's XBOX games system and Junkie XL has been enlisted to put his hand to the soundtrack of this eagerly anticipated title, and features no less than 56 pieces of original music written and produced by Junkie XL. The in-game score is rumored to have been heavily influenced by '70s "dark guitar" rock. To this end Holkenberg enlisted the talents of both Fireball Ministry's James A. Rota and former Machinehead/Soulfly axe-slinger Logan Mader who is also responesible for the instrumental music in the game with production partner Lucas Banker.
Ashley Casselle To Mix The Next 'Thinking Out Loud' Compilation
Following one from Steve Gerrard's well received debut last year, Ashley Casselle has been confirmed as the next DJ to appear in the 'Thinking Out Loud' series. With his past compilations 'Response' for Automatic Records and 'Deviations' for Deviant Records both held in high regard even today, anticipation for this compilation is already high, ahead of its release towards the middle of the year.
In addition to this, his Ashtrax project alongside James Christopher and vocalist Ben Lost has recently been signed to Global Underground, with a 3-track EP entitled 'Bad Red' to be released in April ahead of the much anticipated album later in the year. Joining such artists as Pako & Frederik, Trafik and LoStep on one of the world's most respected labels is further testament to Ashley's standing in the scene, and 2005 looks to be his biggest year yet.
Chris Fortier - Balance 007
With such names as Phil K, James Holden and Anthony Pappa having contributed mixes to EQ's Balance series, they now look across the Atlantic to Chris Fortier to become the latest DJ to present a compilation. Now on it's seventh volume, Chris has put together a triple CD mix that will suprise even the longest standing Fortier fan.
Having compiled and mixed several albums in the past that, it can be said that Chris is not afraid to take risks and push the envelope when given the chance to do so, as was evident on his contribution to Bedrock's 'Compiled & Mixed' series and this album once again sees him go that extra mile to create something individual.
Dave Seaman takes Therapy Across Borders.
As a label constantly striving to be at the forefront of the scene, Dave Seaman's Audio Therapy label continues to push the boundaries, and with the launch of the forthcoming album series 'Across Borders' are set to break them down even further. Aiming to place the spotlight on artists from the various regions and countries of the world, 'Across Borders' is a further example of Seaman's global commitment as one of the world's busiest globetrotting DJs.
Also on the horizon is the new off shoot label 'Therapy Music' which will allow Dave and co to sign and develop new artists as well as one off singles, and all the information on both of these projects can be found right here.
Andy Moor - Baroque: In Session 002
With last year's inaugural 'In Session' compilation one of the better received label retrospectives of 2004, Baroque have comissioned a follow-up which has been compiled and mixed by Andy Moor. As part of Tilt and Leama and Moor and indeed as as solid producer and DJ in his own right, Andy's career has soared in the past few months, and looks set to continue to do so this year.
Once again the first cd is a mix of some of the best tracks of the last few months on the Baroque labels plus some forthcoming exclusives and the second cd is an unmixed selection of further tracks by some of the scene's key artists and remixers. For the full lowdown, check out this feature.
Pole Folder : Zero Gold - Through His Own Eyes
Pole Folder's debut album 'Zero Gold' is perhaps one of the most anticipated artist releases of the past few months, with many waiting to see what this enigmatic Belgian producer had created, following on from a line of stellar single releases for the Bedrock imprint. As the first person to release an artist album on the label, Pole Folder has strived to produce an album that transcends both the traditional club sound that the label is more commonly associated with and at the same time, but at the same time exploring further boundaries. You may have already seen the video documentary, but here we have here exclusively, Zero Gold, track by track, in the words of Pole Folder himself.
Ils - Bohemia
Already a stalwart of the breaks scene with his prior albums, the 2001 release 'Idiots Behind The Wheel' and the acclaimed 2002 follow up 'Soul Trader', Ils now returns with his third artist album, and also marking his first for new home label Distinctive Records.
Anticipated for some time now, the album features a variety of guest vocalists and superb tracks like 'Feed The Addiction', and ahead of a pending review in the next few days, we have the low down and background information for 'Bohemia' that you can digest in the meantime.
Luke Fair - Bedrock Original Series : OS_0.3
Since it's launch in September, Bedrock's Original Series has strived to place the spotlight on those individuals who are redefining the face of dance music as we know it, be it through their production work, remixes, by the technology they use, or quite simply the way they perceive music and it's future in general.
Luke Fair's career as a producer needs no introduction, with a diverse range of tracks and remixes on every label from SAW Recordings to Yoshitoshi and last but by no means least, Bedrock. As an artist for the label, he recently produced a stellar 4 track EP, and now steps up to the plate with the third compilation in the Original Series. A review of the album and an interview with Luke will follow in the next days, but for now, check out the details on this latest volume in Bedrock's pioneering series.
Sasha - Fundacion : NYC
Having embraced the groundbreaking Ableton Live technology several months ago, Sasha's career has been revolutionised, a transition that started with the remix album project 'Involver'. Since then he has intergrated the software into his live gigs, with the aid of a custom built one of a kind controller he calls 'The Maven' allowing him manipulate, edit, and remix tracks on the fly to create a totally unique experience at each and every gig. This has been showcased via his Fundacion nights in New York and Los Angeles, and also via his regular appearances at London's Fabric, and his latest CD for the Global Underground takes us right to the heart of the dancefloor and gives us a first hand insight into the Fundacion experience. For the details on this forthcoming album, including comments from Sasha, check out this preview, with a review to follow shortly ahead of it's release in mid June.
Audio Therapy - Across Borders : Greece
Continuing his support for the multitude of talent that exists around the world, globe trotting DJ Dave Seaman is set to launch a new compilation series that aims to focus on these individuals and their home countries. First up in the series is Greece, home of the 2004 Olympics, and also home to some of the brightest new stars including Kosmas Epsilon, Nikola Gala and Stel & Good Newz. All the details on this new venture, including comments from Dave and news about a forthcoming tour are here for your reading pleasure.
Gavin Keitel - Balance Presents : Electric_01
Building on the foundations put in place by the internationally acclaimed 'Balance' series, EQ are now set to launch a new offshoot series entitled 'Electric', which aims to continue the label's commitment to deliver cutting edge underground music, focusing on some of the future stars of the music scene, and some of the best up and coming talent from Australia.
Holding residencies at some of Melbourne's most well respected nights such as Sunny, and with a DJ career that spans over a decade, Keitel's interest in selecting some of the most interesting and unobvious music rather than trying to be a superstar makes him a natural choice to spearhead this new series, and we have all the details on the inaugural compilation in this new series right here for you, in addition to some background information one one of Australia's best resident DJs.
Heretic - 1.0
With a partnership that rivals the best comedy duos and pairings of the last few years, Cass and Paolo Mojo finally bring their Heretic project to the dance with the pending release of '1.0'. An album of sounds that covers a wide of genres and styles, but is just two guys having fun at what they do best. We've got the feature and the review for you here right now, and be sure to check back in the next few days as these two will be on hand to shoot the shit with some random business.
Soul Mekanik - Eighty One
House music legends and brothers Danny Spencer and Kelvin Andrews, two figures with a long and storied career that stems back over fifteen years have finally completed their eagerly anticipated debut as Soul Mekanik entitled 'Eighty One'.
As one might expect, its an album that passes a nod to many influences and styles, and one that fans of their earlier EPs and remixes will also undoubtedly come to embrace. Full details of the album are available here for now, with a full review and exclusive interview with Kelvin and Danny to follow shortly.
James Zabiela - Renaissance Presents : Utilities
Continuing to prove he is at the forefront of DJing, embracing and aiding in the development of new technology and hardware, James Zabiela is set to release his second compilation for Renaisssance following on from the well received 2004 album 'ALiVE'.
'Utilities' sees James devote one disc to the much publicised Ableton technology, with the second disc taking the live approach championed on his previous compilation, utilising 3 CD decks, samplers and EFX units, with James once again pushing the boundaries beyond the conventional DJ methods in an effort to highlight what can be achieved in this day and age. In addition to this, the album contains two of James' debut productions taken from the recently released EP of the same name, once again drawing attention to the burdgeoning career of this young, creative star.
Satoshi Tomiie - ES-B
Hot on the heels of the recently released 'ES' compilation, Satoshi Tomiie has already put his hand to the follow-up, 'ES-B'. Whereas 'ES' focused on the dark club sounds that Satoshi has championed for the last few years, 'ES-B' is a showcase of the deeper, more soulful and funky sounds that in some cases pass a nod way back to the early roots of Satoshi's career.
With the past few years having seen him launch the highly successful label SAW Recordings, create a stunning artist album in the form of 'Full Lick', in addition to mixing a Global Underground Nu Breed compilation and a label retrospective 'Undulation 1', 'ES-B' could be one of the essential soundtracks for the summer of 2005 that fans of his Cafe Mambo sets and music lovers in general will enjoy.
Sophie & Ives - Untie Me
Holmes Ives of Memnon, Oko Tek & Jette Ives has teamed with New Zealand Native Sophie Moleta to deliver a lush collection of beautiful soundscapes on ‘Untie Me.’ The LP was released on Ova Records in June however I am only getting my listen today. I have always been a huge fan of Ives work and no surprise, ‘Untie Me’ is stunning. Click through for a bit of the back story on this LP and watch for a review of the LP shortly.
Ian Ossia - Back
After a long time off, Ian Ossia is back with a fresh new website. Check it out and listen to some of the mixes he has posted there. Also, go back and read what he had to say to us in 2003. An Interview with Ian Ossia
Nick Warren - Global Underground 028: Shanghai
After the seminal GU024 Reykjavik mix, Nick returns to GU with a phenomenal genre-spanning selection.
Shanghai showcases an eclectic edge to Nick Warren's sound, taking influences from ambient, house, classic Warren breaks, techno, progressive and even a touch of classic acid house !
Various Artists - Bedrock: Layered Sounds 2
The follow-up to the original label compilation, Layered Sounds 2 provides a glimpse into the impressive international talent dwelling under the Bedrock name, spread over two unique discs, one focusing on the downtempo side of the Bedrock label, and the other on it's more traditional club sound. The album's John Digweed has been a busy man recently, working simultaneously as DJ, promoter, and producer.
In addition to having brought us the new 'Original Series' compilations and the first artist album from Pole Folder, Digweed and production partner Nick Muir have been hard at work on the new Bedrock single due out early Autumn, and this new Layered Sounds album is just the first of several album projects yet to come from the Bedrock label.
Yousef & Behrouz - Renaissance Presents: Frontiers
Renaissance are delighted to announce a brand new album series – 'Frontiers', a 2CD compilation that pits two DJs head to head with a unique, geographical twist with both heralding from different countries. The concept breathes a welcome air of originality into the compilation market, providing the perfect platform to showcase DJs, artists, countries and the ever-expanding global world of dance music, with the first volume in the series fronted by the UK's own Yousef and acclaimed US DJ Behrouz.
With Yousef compared to such greats as Derrick Carter and Sneak, and San Francisco based Behrouz earning praise from the likes of Danny Tenaglia and Deep Dish, this new compilation has all the hallmarks of another winner for the Renaissance brand.
Evil Nine - Y4K
With recent volumes in the Y4K series from Hybrid, Phil K, and Ali B cementing it's status at the forefront of the breakbeat scene, the time has come for Distinctive Records to bring breakbeat's hottest property, Evil Nine, into the fold.
Building on the foundations set in place by well received artist album 'You Can Be Special Too' and remixes for artists such as Alex Dolby and Infusion, Evil Nine's 'Y4K' takes their punk rock attitude and injects it into an album that promises to be one of the most diverse and exciting in the Y4K series yet.
Chris Salt - Future House
Chris Salt first came onto the dance scene in early 2004 with the single 'Dub Sonar' on Silver Planet. This was subsequently followed up by 'Atmospheric Graffiti' and remixes for such artists as the Flash Brothers and Vector 13, in addition to a range of DJ dates across the globe. With his debut compilation 'Fear 3' having bookended a terrific debut year, Chris is now set to release a new compilation for Kickin Records. The details on the 'Future House' project are all right here..
__SpinCast : A Progressive Podcast Volume 1
Greetings music fans. Today we are introducing a new weekly feature to help fill out your week with progressive music. Alongside Chloe’s Thursday releases of SoundBytes, Progressive-Sounds will now offer a podcast which will release every Tuesday. Our podcast will be hosted by our newest member Jason, aka __Spin Division. He will pack as much newly reviewed music into 15 minutes as he can along with a brief review of each piece. This should satisfy all of you who would like to hear a bit the music we are reviewing. We are keeping the file small and short for now to see how bandwidth is affected. Give us feedback on how you like this new feature and let us know if you have any problems with it. And as always, if you like what we do, support the site by visiting our sponsor and Google links. Every click thru helps.
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John Kelley - A Night in the Park
Don't let the title fool you. It's not the type of music you would listen to while taking a romantic stroll through the park at night with your beloved, holding hands, watching the stars glittering above. This is an intense, gritty, uncompromising hybrid of breakbeat and techno that seems more suited for the soundtrack of a high-speed police chase through the shadowy backstreets of Los Angeles. John Kelley, the legendary pioneer of West Coast breakbeat, has returned to the scene with his debut artist album "A Night in the Park".
SoundLog
On Tuesday we launched __SpinCast. Today we launch SoundLog. I'll let it speak for itself.
B_Rock
B_Rock is a new label set to launch in September with the release of 'Last Ghost In Town', the debut single to be taken from the Suicide Sports Club album 'Electric Mistress'. 'Last Ghost' soundtracks the Club's report on the small matter of the good time girl who refuses to admit the party is over, the single's narcoleptic atmospherics and buzzsaw guitar an introduction of what to expect from the full album which appears in October.
With the A&R behind this exciting project and label being none other than John Digweed, the calibre speaks for itself, and over the course of the coming days and weeks we will have much more news on this new label here first, with comments from all the involved parties.
John Digweed Interview
The past 18 months has seen the career of John Digweed progress at a startling rate. With a string of highly successful tours throughout 2004, appearances and a compilation for the prestigious Fabric brand and the latest DJ to feature in the acclaimed 'Choice' retrospective series, we've had more opportunity than ever be awed by Digweed's mixing skills, but this is merely the tip of the iceberg. With the Bedrock labels consistenly growing with exciting releases and projects such as the Original Series and Layered Sounds, not to mention his expansive production career with Nick Muir, and we felt it was high time we got the man himself to tell us about his experiences of the last few months, and where he feels things are heading, in this exclusive interview.
Maris Music
Maris Music is one of the latest additions to the 3 Beat Label Management family of labels. Building on the foundations of such past successes as the 3Beat Music Ltd imprint and the more recent 3Beat Breaks, Maris Music has already presented us with releases from Rouzbeh Delavari, Lonestar and Underground Movement and as our discography page shows, there is much more to come. Expect reviews of the releases thus far and further information on the label and it's forthcoming projects very shortly.
Oscar G - Made in Miami
On October 4, Star 69 Records will release Oscar G’s long awaited new mix compilation, Made In Miami. Look no further than the title of this CD to understand what Oscar G. is all about. He was born and bred in Miami; he is one of the architects of much talked about “Miami sound;” and he is one-half (along with partner Ralph Falcon) of Miami’s super award-winning production / remix team MURK. Oscar G. was indeed made in Miami and this CD is a window into his world. The compilation includes productons and remixes from Steve Lawler, Basement Jaxx, Peace Divison, Blaze, and Lee Coombs.
Nic Fanciulli - Renaissance Presents
With a residency at Space one of his latest achievements, forthcoming remixes for Soul Mekanik and Tiefschwarz under his Buick Project collaboration with Andy Chatterley, and a solo EP of original productions all on the horizon, Nic Fanciulli continues to be one of the busiest DJs and producers at the moment, and never one to rest on his laurels, he now becomes the latest DJ to join the Renaissance roster with his first compilation for the label.
Scheduled for release in September, the album is another impressive achievement for Nic, who's profile continues to soar. All the information on the album, including full tracklist can be found right here in our news feature.
Three - Hallucienda
'Hallucienda' is the the new mix CD from noted New York-based producer and DJ, Three, and is the culmination of both the last three years work into the Hallucination Limited record label and the last 11 years of being involved with Hallucination Records.
The album is Hallucination's first 'official' mix cd and captures the genre bending diversity of both Three's sets and the output of his 'Limited' label, featuring some exclusive and unreleased tracks from the label. Our news feature gives you the full tracklist, and comments from Three on this upcoming compilation.
Conjure One - Extraordinary Ways
After years of working in music as part of Frontline Assembly and Delerium, Rhys Fulber is now ready to release his second solo album as Conjure One. 'Extraordinary Ways' is the follow up to the 2002 self titled debut 'Conjure One', coming after Fulber's return to his previous projects in 2003. The album features guest appearances from Nick Holmes, Poe and Chemda and will be released in North America on August 30 via Nettwerk America.
Steve Lawler - Global Underground: Lights Out 3
Steve Lawler is a man on the move. The king of Space, the lord of the dark drums, this Birmingham-born, Ibiza-based DJ and producer has had an incredible summer, launching the successful new night Thursdays At Space (alongside Sasha), getting in with the Hollywood set through his haunting remix of 'The Conjure' from the film The Skeleton Key, producing a massive old-skool Ibiza tune that has taken the crowds fondly back to 1992 with 'That Sound' and now, to top it all, presenting another stunning double CD whammy to add to his 'Lights Out' series on Global Underground.
'Lights Out 3' soundtracks the sound of now for Steve Lawler, from the Afterhours through to the tough driving house sets, and limited edition versions of the album will feature an exclusive Harlem Records third disc. For the full low down on this upcoming album, all the details can be found right here in this news feature.
Dave Seaman - This Is Audiotherapy
Audio Therapy is five years old already and by way of celebration head honcho Dave Seaman has mixed together a compilation of exclusive new material and unreleased nuggets from the labels archives.
Featuring tracks and remixes from Kosmas Epsilon, Stel, Hybrid, Trafik, Highland and many others, 'This Is Audiotherapy' follows on from 'Across Borders : Greece' as the label's second album project, and once again the label shows commitment to the growing number of CD-DJs in addition to the vinyl purists with full unmixed tracks on the second cd and the accompanying vinyl samplers. For now, check out the details on this upcoming album, and watch out for a Dave Seaman interview and Audiotherapy label feature during September.
In the midst of touring in support of his recent Global Underground Shanghai CD, Nick Warren took time to speak to us about festivals, remix projects, recording for the next Way Out West album, and much much more. Check out what Nick has to say, including some insightful comments about the dance scene in general.
Desyn Masiello - Balance 008
The Balance series continues to evolve and always has the ability to deliver elements of surprise and intrigue, and Desyn Masiello's 'Balance 008' is no exception. A DJ, A+R and owner of several high quality labels, Desyn has steadily built his way to the upper echelons of the international circuit, and building on the foundations laid by his critically acclaimed 'Original Series' compilation for Bedrock, 'Balance 008' showcases Desyn Masiello at his very best.
In addition to this, Desyn will be appearing on John Digweed's Kiss FM show in October, and embarking on a worldwide tour in support of the album which takes him through the UK, Europe, and onto the Far East and Asia, with a string of US dates and a South American excursion in early 2006. The full details on this eagerly anticipated album are right here, and watch out for a new Desyn Masiello interview very soon.
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D:Fuse - People 3
For PEOPLE_3, D:FUSE is taking the live DJ concept to a whole new level. This new 2xCD PEOPLE_3 continues the concept of "both sides of the picture" with Disc 1 ‘People_Clubbing’ (Live in San Francisco): the club mix was recorded live in San Francisco @ Club Mighty on July 29, 2005 featuring D:FUSE’s new live show with a full percussion set up, including his signature mix of Electronic Congas, Bongos, Tablas, and Timbales - as well as adding Tom Tom drums, Cymbals and live filter effects. The live show also included LA-based DJ/Producer Mike Hiratzka on guitar, bass, and keyboards and Austin’s MC Flint on vocals. On the flip side, Disc 2 ‘People_Chilling’ (Live in Austin): a chill-out mix recorded live in Austin, TX at the Lift Room, providing the perfect atmospheric pre-party or after-party soundtrack.
Volume 7 is here, and with its launch I want to inform you all of this link http://progressivesounds.libsyn.com/. This is currently the host of __Spincast and allows streaming and direct downloads of this great feature. So for those of you who have not looked into podcasting just yet, here is your alternative.
Tracks this week are
MOS - Faith (PJ Davy Remix) [Pissed Off Digital]
Tone Depth - Everything [Audio Therapy]
Metope - Libertango [Areal]
Stel & Good Newz - Exactly What You Wanted [Audio Therapy]
General Midi - Midi Style
Bristol producer Paul Crossman's career has always revolved around the breakbeat sound. Some might even say he was born a breaks freak. This is supported by the high regard in which his music is held amongst his peers in the breaks scene, with contributions to labels such as TCR and Kilowatt over the past few years all meeting critical acclaim. Having recently become the latest artist to join Distinctive's ever growing roster, he is now set to present his eagerly anticipated debut album 'Midi Style'.
In addition to the well known track 'The Westerner' the album features guest appearences from fellow Bristolians and friends MC Jakes, Miss Byrony Blue and MC Chickaboo. Further details can be found out by checking out this news preview on what looks to be yet another feather in the cap of the Distinctive label whom so far have had a tremendous 2005.
Suicide Sports Club - Electric Mistress
Suicide Sports Club is about living on the edge, pushing things to the limit and throwing caution to the wind, and thats exactly what Luke Brancaccio and Bruce Aisher hope to achieve with the forthcoming release of their debut artist album 'Electric Mistress'. Featuring the recent single 'Last Ghost In Town', in addition to guest appearances from Saffron and Sarah Jay amongst others, the album is the first to appear on John Digweed's new B_Rock label and all the details about the album and label are right here.
Kirsty Hawkshaw - Meta-Message
Kirsty Hawkshaw is a hugely talented singer/songwriter. Her background in early dance culture, and her work with electronic pioneers such as Hybrid, Swayzak, Ikon, Global Communication, Pole Folder, Tiesto, Orbital, Spooky and many more, has repeatedly assured her a place in an ever-changing zeitgeist. 'Meta-Message' is an album that highlights some of this work, and at the same time showcases Kirsty's music as an artist in her own right. Full details are right here, so what are you waiting for?
Chris Salt Interview
Following on from 2004's 'Fear 3', Chris Salt has been busy djing and working on his debut artist album forthcoming on Silver Planet, but he's also found time to mix the 'Future House' compilation for Kickin Records. With the mix now on the shelves, we took time to speak to young Mr Salt about the album and his upcoming projects.
Sander Kleinenberg & Lee Burridge - This Is Everybody On Tour
Sander Kleinenberg and Lee Burridge, each well renowned as well as internationally respected DJs, team up for this musical journey into the future in third installment of the Everybody! series. 'This Is Everybody On Tour' is not just a musical diary of but also the real life journey of 2 top DJs and producers. A journey consisting of bumpy roads, dirty hotel rooms, a broken tourbus, bad weather and unreadable maps, and some of the best music around at the moment.
Both DJs have had tremendous careers to date, with compilations on Global Underground, Fabric and Renaissance amongst their collective discographies. 'This Is Everybody On Tour' is the first album to to be released on Sander Kleinenberg's Little Mountain label. For more information on this latest release, including press release and tracklist, check out our feature.
Matthew Dekay - Trousy
As one of the most accoladed producers of the last two years or so, Matthew Dekay is a name that is now familar to many. Be it such tracks as 'Higher Thoughts' or 'Space Mountain Tablet', the forthcoming 'Timeless' or 'Digifruitella' or countless remixes and the odd cheeky bootleg and it's safe to say you've probably heard at least one of his tracks at some point in recent history.
As a DJ he's steadily made his way around the world and several months back earned himself a spot on Radio 1's Essential Mix, where his combination of house rhythms and trance melodies won over many, and since then he's developed and finetuned his sound even further. Now as we get closer to the end of 2005, Matthew Dekay is about to release his debut mix compilation 'Trousy', and we have all the details right here for you to check out.
The Crystal Method’s Tiny E Records To Release The Soundtrack To ‘London’
As THE CRYSTAL METHOD, Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland have been fixtures on the electronic music scene for more than 10 years. Over the course of three studio albums and two mix records, including the groundbreaking debut Vegas, the band has cemented its reputation through successful collaborations with rock heavyweights and years of touring, both as a live act and as DJs. After over a decade in the music business, THE CRYSTAL METHOD have scored their first feature film, London. The original motion picture soundtrack for the film is due out January 24, 2006 as the first release from the band’s Tiny E Records.
Chloe Harris - Interviewed by Jukebox In The Sky
Slacker's Jukebox In The Sky website has prided itself on featuring some of the best up and coming DJs from around the globe with an exclusive interview and mix each month. Previously such names such as Natalia Data, Neil Quigley, Ricky Ryan and Andy Newland have been featured, and now includes a mixset and interview from our own Chloe Harris. To read the interview and check out the mix, head on over to the Jukebox site without haste.
As for the label itself, Steiger's 'Cha Cha' should be winging it's way to store shelves by the time you read this, with remixes from Paolo Mojo and Slacker himself. This will be followed by the Slacker AA 'Free Man / Memory Man' and as we enter 2006, Shem and Simon Rogers reunite for an EP as Skystate entitled 'The Soundflowers EP', filling up the Jukebox quite nicely for the rest of the year.
Dousk - D.I.Y.
As one of the most accoladed musicians on the international dance scene, Yiannis Douskos has been one of several Greek producers leading the way from their homeland and into the world's clubs. With a string of well received remixes to his credit, and EPs for Bedrock and Vapour Recordings under his belt, he has finally completed his much anticipated debut artist album 'D.I.Y.' for Klik Records, and we are proud to present all the related information about this latest album project for you in this news feature.
With Klik Records having already presented us with superb albums from Acropod and ION's 'No Camera' most recently, Dousk's 'D.I.Y.' looks set to continue a fine run of artist led projects for the Greek label.
Kirsty Hawkshaw Interview
From her early work with Opus III, through to her own personal opus in the form of 'On Ultimate Things', not to mention her collaborative work with everyone from Swayzak and Global Communation, to BT, Hybrid, Way Out West and Pole Folder and it's safe to say the past decade and more has been a storied time in the life of Kirsty Hawkshaw. With her retrospective album 'Meta-Message' recently released on Nettwerk, we took some time to sit down and have a chat about her music, her life, and much more as you'll see for yourselves.
Morgan Page - Cease And Desist
With releases on Nordic Trax, Saw Recordings and Bedrock already forming part of his discography, and a forthcoming release on James Zabiela and Paul Sidoli's Hearing Aid label, Morgan Page is no stranger to many, and now makes personal history by self-releasing 'Cease And Desist'. The album features 100% unauthorized house music versions of popular tracks from artists including David Bowie, Esthero, Sam Phillips, The Kills, and Wax Poetic feat. Norah Jones, and many other artists, as Morgan's production expertise shines throughout, with each mix taking the original in a new direction: melting genres and blurring the lines between mainstream and underground appeal. Coupled with the forthcoming release of 'Landline', a favourite of James Zabiela and Sasha, the end of 2005 and the start of 2006 looks set to be big for this talented house producer.
Formulate Interview
Canadian producer Justin Humber has been steadily making in-roads to the forefront of the progressive scene in the last few months, with his digital label Pacific Front Recordings that he co-runs with friend and fellow producer Davin Greenwell amongst the top sellers on such sites as Beatport. With over 10 releases in the label's discography already, including remixes from some of the scene's finest, Justin has always been able to showcase his own work as Formulate. With all this in mind, we took time out to speak with him about his production work, the label and much much more.
William Orbit - Hello Waveforms
Following on from 2000's 'Pieces In A Modern Style' and production work for U2 and Finley Quaye, William Orbit is set to release his new album 'Hello Waveforms' on Sanctuary Records. His first album of original work for many years, 'Hello Waveforms' will undoubtely further his reputation as one of the seminal greats in the dance music scene when it's released on February 6th 2006 in the UK and the 7th in the US. For more info, including tracklist, check out our news feature.
Satoshi Tomiie - Renaissance Presents: 3D
Renaissance have been known for producing quality albums for well over the past decade, with each series they have introduced being held in high regard. From the early days and the inaugural 'Mix Collection' series through to the introduction of the 'Masters' series at the turn of the millennium, the label has continously proven it's legacy. With the recent launch of the Frontiers series comes the annoucement of another new series to launch in early 2006.
'3D' is a triple cd compilation that focuses on three different sides of the featured DJ. CD1 is the 'Club Disc, whilst CD2 is the 'Studio Disc', a collection of tracks, remixes and exclusive edits, with CD3 being the 'Home Disc', a selection of home listening choices from the DJ away from the decks. Satoshi Tomiie is the first DJ to take the helm of the series, and all the information on this forthcoming opus is right here.
Nubreed - Y4K
Jase Catherine, Michael Walburgh and Danny 'DB' Bonnici are without doubt one of the major forces that have pushed the music of Australian breaks scene onto the worldwide stage. Their 2004 album 'The Original' was released to critical acclaim and now build upon the foundations laid by that album by becoming the latest artists to compile a mix for Distinctive's excellent 'Y4K' series.
Following in the footsteps of such names as Ali B, Hybrid, Evil Nine and fellow Australian Phil K, Nubreed's contribution to the series will be released in February, featuring material from Lusine, Son Of The Electric Ghost, Andy Page, Toksin and many many more, drawing from downtempo and reggae influences and also featuring some new material from the boys themselves. Further details, including tracklist are right here for you.
Grand National - Kicking The National Habit
Recall Records is pleased to announce the highly anticipated North American release of Grand National’s Kicking The National Habit. Released on February 21, 2006, the North American package will feature seven bonus tracks not available on the original UK release, including remixes by Sasha and The Glimmers. Also added is a bonus video for “Drink To Moving On,” directed by Ramon & Pedro.
We are pleased to announce the newest members of the Progressive-Sounds team: Mark Holloway, ,Nick Williams, Brandon Wade, Colin C. Allrich
It was a very difficult job to select only four reviewers from the many quality applications we received. Thank you to everyone who entered.
2006 will bring much change to the site, and this expansion of the team is the first step towards the next chapter in the site's life. Keep checking back for further developments.
Jette-Ives 'In the Presence of' Acid Planet Remix Contest
The ACIDplanet® world of music and Experimental Division Nashville team up again to bring you the latest in electronica - this time it's Jette-Ives on Ova Records, who had a recent hit with their cover of "Eleanor Rigby." This ACIDplanet contest offers "In the Presence of" for remixing, from their forthcoming album In the Deep, scheduled to drop January 2006.
With the summer's 'Viva' night in Ibiza behind him, the recently released 'Lights Out 3' out now through Global Underground and the recent closure of his Harlem labels to focus on a single new digital only label entitled Viva Recordings, the past six months alone have been a rather eventful time for Steve Lawler, and as such we caught up with him for a chat about his year in general and what lies ahead.
__SpinCast : A Progressive Podcast Volume 16
A slightly festive and European excursion for the penultimate Spincast of 2005 as Mr Spin showcases Nathan Fake's 'Silent Night', in addition to a new remix of his single 'The Sky Was Pink' by Out Of Orbit main man Martinez. Trentemoller makes an appear with his latest remix, this time of the latest single from Royksopp and finally, we have Joel Armstrong's second single 'Park Street' to round things off nicely.
Nathan Fake - Silent Night [Border Community]
Nathan Fake - The Sky Was Pink (Martinez Remix) [Electrochoc]
Röyksopp - What Else Is There? (Trentemoller Remix) [Wall Of Sound]
Joel Armstrong - Park Street [Babylon]
Bedrock - Santiago (Bedrock's "La Coruna" Mix) [Bedrock]
Fairmont - Gazelle (Tool) [Border Community]
Liam Prodigy - Back To Mine
It's undoubtedly the original and best "influences" series, and having showcased 22 of the best and most revered artists - from Groove Armada, Underworld, to New Order and most recently Roots Manuva - the Back To Mine series returns with Prodigy mainman and chemical beats impresario – Liam Howlett. Featuring an exclusive track from The Prodigy themselves, in addition to selections from Meat Beat Manifesto, Public Enemy and even Dolly Parton, it's further evidence that these albums are amongst the most varied and eclectic out there. Want more details? Look no further..
Sasha & John Digweed - Delta Heavy: A DVD Documentary
The Delta Heavy tour was perhaps one of the most important things to happen to the American dance scene as it really pushed underground music to a level not seen on that side of the Atlantic previously. The tour took Sasha & John Digweed right across the US, and is still held in high regard even today.
Now finally, a DVD documentary is due to be released, taking you behind the scenes of this legendary tour, including footage, tracks and backstage interviews and much much more.
"This DVD takes you from the middle of the dancefloor to backstage and into the world of Sasha and myself on a 9 week DJ tour across America on a scale that had not been done before and has not been recreated since - this really captures every aspect of a DJs life and then some!" – John Digweed
Jonathan Lisle To Mix New Compilation
Following on from his Bedrock OS02 compilation earlier this year, Jonathan Lisle is set to mix a two disc compilation for Critical Rhythm due for release early in 2006. As such, he is currently sourcing material for possible inclusion. If anyone wants to submit material, be it breaks, progressive, electro or techno, they can do so by sending to the following address by the end of December.
Jonathan Lisle CD
MTheory Records
297 Haggerston Road
E8 4EN
Danny Howells - Choice: A Collection Of Classics
With 2005 having been one of the best years of Danny Howells career, it looks like 2006 may well be another if the impending release of his latest compilation project is anything to go by.
Following in the footsteps of such names as John Digweed, Danny Tenaglia and Jeff Mills, he has compiled two discs of his favourite tracks for Azuil's acclaimed 'Choice' series. As a DJ who's not afraid to embrace music in all it's forms, this album is not to be missed, and all the details on this forthcoming release due in January and comments about the album from Danny himself can be found right here.
The Forth - Global Underground: Electric Calm V.3
In February 2006, Global Underground return with the third installment of their much loved and revered 'Electric Calm' series. Featuring a wider range of artists than it's previous volumes, the album features many exclusive tracks from names such as Derek Howell, Trafik, Pako & Frederik and many more and promises to be the most complete chapter in the series yet. 'Electric Calm 3' kicks off 2006 for Global Underground, with artist albums from Lo-Step and The Remote to follow later in the year, and no doubt there'll be plenty more to follow.
Momu - Momu
Loöq Records is proud to present the debut album from groundbreaking electronic breakbeat artists, Momu. Coming on the heels of a string of successful singles that began in 2000. The album, a combination of these hugely praised singles and unreleased material, has been much anticipated by fans of the duo who include some of the worlds top DJs such as John Digweed, Adam Freeland, Jonathan Lisle, Hernan Catteneo, and many more. This self titled debut is only the third artist album to be released on Looq since it's inception, and will no doubt be an essential album for those who have followed the duo's work for the past six years when it is released in March.
James Talk To Mix 'Thinking Out Loud 2'
Southampton's James Talk has come into his own in the past year or so, with a series of singles on Nic Fanciulli's Saved Records earning him recognition from some of the scene's key shakers and movers. This has led to remixes for labels ranging from CR2 to Little Mountain and also Pacha Records where he collaborated with Pete Tong on what promises to be the first of several projects. As we enter 2006, he's due to launch his own label Spoken Recordings and has secured spot as resident at King Unique's new 'Curfew Time' night at Turnmills, but will also release his first mix compilation as he compiles and mixed the second volume in the 'Thinking Out Loud' series. The album will be released in March and will feature tracks from Acid Hooligan, Hernan Cerbello, Justin Martin and James himself amongst others. More info to follow soon.
Nathan Fake - Drowning In A Sea Of Love
Nathan Fake is set to return to Border Community with his long awaited debut album, 'Drowning In A Sea Of Love'. Since his debut in 2003 with the track 'Outhouse', Nathan has become one of the most respected and in demand young producer in the electronic scene with releases on labels such as Traum and Electrochoc, in addition to Saw Recordings highlighting the recognition he gets from DJs right across the board, and with the release of the album in March, is likely to show just why many are already hailing him as one of the producers to watch in 2006.
Spincast launched in 2005 and has become one of the site's most popular components. Spincast 20 sees the spotlight handed over to Rachael Starr for the first guest edition, who showcases some of her current and forthcoming projects, as well as providing some exclusive comments. With further guests and labels showcases planned for 2006 and beyond, be sure to subscribe for your weekly fix of what's hot and what's new.
Audio Soul Project ft. Rachael - Tied To You [NRK]
Rachael Starr - Crash (Massimo Santucci Remix) [CDR]
Rachael Starr - Till There Was You (Pocket & Goodwill Remix) [Hussle Black]
James Holden - At The Controls
James Holden's DJ sets are almost a mirror image of not only the diverse remixes and beautiful music he makes, but also reflect the flowing groove and unclassable depths to the different elements that his productions encompass. His 2003 'Balance 005' compilation is still held in high regard, and a new compilation from James has been eagerly anticipated ever since.
A technological evolution from that aforementioned album, 'At The Controls' sees James bring together two CDs of music that he loves, incorporating elements of psy trance, 70s krautrock in addition to new material from himself and the Border COmmunity family. With an EP of original work also set for release later in the year, and remixes of artists that include Black Strobe and Depeche Mode, 'At The Controls' kicks off a big year for James and will be released in March on Resist Music.
Balance Finds Their Mojo
Following Balance 008, the critically-acclaimed "compilation of the year" (M8, 2005) mixed by that other vanguard of neo-house Desyn Masiello, Paolo Mojo is set to deliver a genre-defying, funk-infected double CD mix of booty-shaking house, jittery techno, and every wicked groove in between with some classics thrown in for good measure, that turns traditional mix CDs on their head and gives the word "progressive" a whole new meaning. Paolo Mojo's sound might be difficult to pin down, but this broad, innovative approach to his craft is making him a name on everyone's lips in 2005. His style incorporates elements of house, funk, techno, breaks, electro, disco and acid. He says "I've never understood this 'genre' bollocks. To me the best DJs always select the best bits from a wide range of sounds and put them together in a way that just makes sense to people.". Balance 009 will be released on April 11th 2006 in Australia and April 24th in the rest of the world. More information to follow on this latest volume in the Balance series soon.
Dave Seaman - Renaissance Presents: Masters Series Volume 7
2006 sees Renaissance welcome the return of Dave Seaman to its flagship compilation series, ‘Masters Series’. Taking the reins from Hernan Cattaneo, this much-anticipated release strengthens the Renaissance reputation of choosing leaders of the scene to showcase the key sounds coming from the world of house music. Featuring tracks and remixes from Sasha, Thievery Corporation Feat. David Byrne, Bedrock, Phonique Feat. Erlend Oye, Buick Project, King Unique, Luke Dzierzek, Charlie May, Dave Seaman's Group Therapy and many more, the album is released on March 13th 2006.
Critical Rhythm Feature – 2006 Preview
The Critical Rhythm label group has steadily grown over the last few years, to the point where the company now has it's own website and online store and will soon launch its own series of albums and compilations. Headed up by managing director Keith McDonnell, the group includes labels such as Baroque, Quivver's Boz Boz, Nascent Recordings and many more, some of which are new to the roster for 2006. With change in mind, we spoke with Keith to get an update on all of their recent events, and what to expect from them in 2006. All of that information is right here in this exclusive feature.
Paul Oakenfold to release his new album 'A Lovely Mind'
Paul Oakenfold is set to return with the follow up to his 2002 album 'Bunkka'. Having spent the last few years producing original compositions for the advertising campaigns of Motorola, Toyota and Saab amongst, he's found time to put together his new album 'A Lively Mind'. Much like 'Bunkka' the album features a wide range of varied vocalists, with surprise inclusions such as Brittany Murphy being featured alongside such established names as Grandmaster Flash and Pharrell Williams. In addition to this he will be remixing the upcoming Madonna single 'Sorry' and has a number of film score projects in the works, ensuring the album kicks off what promises to be his biggest year yet.
Steve Porter releases debut mix CD 'Porterhouse'
Steve Porter is set to release his first-ever mix compilation 'Porterhouse' with 26 tracks melded together on 1xCD in his signature genre-defying, pulsating, energetic Porterhouse style. The album merges his DJing and production style with 9 of his own original tracks further blurring the distinction between DJ and producer into one compelling artist to watch. The album features tracks from Eli Wilkie, Emjae, and Chris Reavey, as well as emerging artists Bons, Hush, Musky, Aaryn Blain, Chris Micali, Jonathan Hart, and the Island 9 crew, and four of Steve's original tracks will also be released to accompany the album upon its release in late February in the US and on April 18th in the UK.
'Feel Closer' with Layo & Bushwacka
Layo & Bushwacka are set to return with their new album 'Feels Closer' in March on their new label Olmeto Records. Featuring collaborations with Green Velvet, Groove Armada's Tim Hutton and the vocals of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, the album builds on the foundations set by their previous work. 'Feels Closer' however will showcase a more diverse and cohesive set of music than either of their previous LPs.
With plenty of releases lined up for the new label and their first single 'Life2Live' already receiving widespread support, 2006 looks set to be a promising year for two of London's favourite sons. We have all the information on the album right here.
Spincast 021 sees our own Nick Williams take the helm with a collection of cuts from across the world. Starting with Dousk's 'Robot', taken from the album 'DIY' on Klik Records, Nick proceeds to introduce some of the recent works from Dave Robertson, Jay Tripwire and man of the moment Martinez, finishing up with an excellent track by Voltique on the much vaunted Get Physical label.
Dousk - Robot (Album Version) [Klik]
Jay Tripwire - Masterbeater [Utensil Records]
Martinez - Snorkel Safari [Out of Orbit]
Dave Robertson - Long Night [Sequential]
Voltique - Wah Wah Wah [Get Physical]
Sasha Interview
With his Fundacion residency blazing, and the successful release of the Delta Heavy DVD, we took some time to put a few questions to Sasha. We ask him to speak to the impact technology is having in his production and the music scene in general and to talk about his experience with the Delta Heavy tour. In addition, we cover a series of other subjects ranging from Jose Gonzalez to Sasha’s forthcoming project for Global Underground later this year.
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Updated: Paul McCorry updates us on Sasha's pick from his interview. It is Paul Kalkbrenner's "Ta-Tu-Tata" on BPitch Control. Thanks Paul.
Future Funk Squad set to cause 'Audio Damage'
The long anticipated debut album from The Future Funk Squad is due to be released in April on Default Records. Fronted by Glen Nicholls, this group of individuals that include Tamra, MC Mojo and Kirsty Hawkshaw has been tearing up the live circuit for some time, and the album 'Audio Damage' looks set to be a must for any disconcerting breaks fan.
John Digweed's series of new 'Transitions' for Renaissance
John Digweed’s relationship with Renaissance has been one of the longest and most distinguished in dance music. Having being reaffirmed following the 10th anniversary re-release of the eponymous album with Sasha, 'Mix Collection: Volume One', John Digweed returns with ‘Transitions,’ his latest mix compilation with Renaissance.
Junkie XL to release new album 'Today'
Following on from 2002's 'Radio JXL' album, producer Tom 'Junkie XL' Holkenborg is set to release his new album 'Today' in April. Recorded just after his relocation from Amsterdam to LA. The title track was already featured in the video game 'Burnout Revenge' which was released at the end of 2005, and 'Today' looks to be yet another major step forward in the career of one of the scene's most energetic and dynamic producers. The title track will also be the first single, accompanied by a video produced by advertising agency director Glenn Cole whom Holkenborg previously collaborated with on for the Nike World Cup commercial that resulted in the his much accolated remix of the Elvis classic 'A Little Less Conversation'
Audio Therapy Present Spring / Summer 2006 Album Sampler
After the huge success of ‘Across Borders – Greece’ and the more recent ‘This Is Audio Therapy’, Audio Therapy are to return with an unmixed compilation full of exclusive remixes and tracks, the ‘Audio Therapy Spring / Summer 2006 Edition'. Featuring exclusive tracks and remixes from Group Therapy, Bedrock, Lexicon Avenue, Andy Page and many more, the album continues the label's idea of providing unmixed and exclusive material to music lovers and DJs alike, and showcases versions of upcoming releases that will only be contained on this album.
Paolo Mojo Finds Balance
Paolo Mojo's career has skyrocketed over the past year or two, and now is set to take yet another step forward with the upcoming release of 'Balance 009', the latest in EQ Grey's acclaimed compilation series. With previous volumes featuring the likes of Desyn Masiello, Phil K, James Holden and others, Paolo's album looks set to be one of the best yet. Featuring tracks and remixes from Michael Mayer, Sebastian Tellier, Underground Resistance, Robert Owens, Funk D'Void, Der Dritte Raum, Nic Fanciulli, Nathan Fake, Petter, Deee-Lite and many more, the album will be released on April 10th in Australia, with the UK/Europe release on April 24th to be closely followed by the US on the 25th.
Aquasky - The breaks scene's biggest 'Teamplayers'
In their 10 years spent producing together, Dave Wallace, Brent Newitt and Keiron Bailey have notched up seven artist albums and numerous singles. Their releases span labels such as seminal electronic imprints Moving Shadow and R&S through to major labels Polydor and underground breaks label Botchit and Scarper. Ten years on, what initially started as a collaboration, sees the guys pushing the envelope to the limit. Aquasky will also be embarking on a 'Teamplayers' tour, details of which can be found at their website - http://www.aquaksky.co.uk/
Because Lostep Can
Phil K and Luke Chable, together known as Lostep, are set to release an electrifying album on GU:Music. ‘Because We Can’ is a phenomenal collection of sounds. It starts with a few dreamy experimental tracks to melt your mind into, before it develops into some heavy duty mechanical breaks, bursting with bass and funk in all the right places. The amazing talent of these two together in the studio will cause havoc on your mind and your feet, and will show you what kind of musical force they are. Be prepared for the onslaught, Lostep have landed and will be here for quite some time.
An interview with Momu
BlueRoomProject does __SpinCast : A Progressive Podcast Volume 23
Spincast now gets back on track with a showcase of work from BlueRoomProject's Jeff Belfi. Featuring exclusive versions, reworks, edits and effects, this mix will bring you up to speed on what he's been upto over the last few months, including a preview of some of his upcoming works. Enjoy!
A name you simply can't ignore in the scene at the moment is Andrew Kelly. His music is constantly expanding the frontiers of conventional electronic music, and spans over many sub-genres of the category. As his work finally begins to receive the recognition it truly deserves, we thought we'd take a moment to delve a bit deeper into Andrew's world, exploring the inspirations of some of his work, and his thoughts on current issues in the scene.
Jon O' Bir - Residency One
With their 'In Session' series having brought to us albums from Innate and Andy Moor, Baroque now unveil their new 'Residency' compilation series. With the focus to be on some of the world's best up and coming and established club residents, the series kicks off with Godskitchen's own Jon O Bir.
Various Artists - Global Underground: GU10
It’s been a rollercoaster ten years spent on the frontiers of international dance music. And on the way a series of international parties have been staged in some of the most unusual locations on Earth – beside the Great Wall of China, by the Pyramids in Egypt; in Kazakhstan. The parties, the label and of course the compilation series is Global Underground, and to celebrate the brand's 10th anniversary comes the new album, 'GU10'
The album will be available in standard 3CD, limited edition 4CD with bonus GU Music 10 disc and also 3x12" vinyl pack, making this a must for any collector, music lover or Global Underground fan alike.
__SpinCast : A Progressive Podcast : Volume __025
Transitions Tour featuring John Digweed & Chloé Harris
With his new 'Transitions' cd due to hit the stores in the next few days, John Digweed is gearing up to start his dj tour in support of the compilation. The first leg of the tour sees him head to North America, with our own Chloé Harris joining him on selected dates throughout the month of June.
For for the full list of John Digweed's tour dates throughout June, click here
John Digweed - Renaissance Presents: Transitions
With a radio show, podcasts and club nights under the 'Transitions' banner, John Digweed now returns to the label he started out on, Renaissance to bring a new compilation series to us. 'Transitions' is a single disc mix, of which two volumes will be released each year.
Faithless - Renaissance Presents: 3D
The Renaissance '3D' series kicked off earlier this year with Satosh Tomiie at the helm. The triple disc concept covering not only the live and studio aspect of the compiler's career, but also their home listening influences gave us a deeper insight into the musical background and history of Satoshi Tomiie than ever before, and if you're talking about musical history and storied backgrounds, then Faithless without a doubt spring straight to mind. With a career spanning way back into the early 90s and prior collectively, Faithless are one of THE biggest acts in dance music, and the '3D' album will no doubt be a must for any music lover or fan who's grown up with their music over the last few years.
After a short hiatus, the Spincast returns, featuring a selection of new material that may well have slipped under the radar of menu. Habersham's interpretation of the the second release from Jacob Todd's Emote imprint is present, as is Mr Spin's own 'Stripped Beauty Mix' of fellow [PS] contributor Colin C's track as Deeptone, 'Yours To Keep'. Add in remixes from Faskil and Christopher Lobsinger, who's interpretation of Jaytech's 'Genesis' kicks off the new label Rapid Response Recordings, and we can now present yet another mini mix for you.
Black Star & Frost - Don't Curse The Sun (Faskil's Vocal Remix) [CDR]
Jacob Todd & Jordan Nafie - Ariadne's Thread (Habersham Remix) [Emote]
Deeptone - Yours To Keep (Jason Calvert's Stripped Beauty Remix) [DGM]
Jaytech - Genesis (Christopher Lobsinger Remix) [Rapid Response]
An interview with Lostep
The duo of Luke Chable and Phil K have been on a relentless tour, promoting their debut Lostep album 'Because We Can', the latest artist album to emerge on Global Underground's Music imprint. On the back of an appearance in New York, we managed to sit them down and hold their attention for long enough to get a few words out of them about the tour, the album, digital music, and much more...
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Made Event presents…
“Get Made”
Do you have what it takes to promote like the best of them? What are you willing to do to prove it? Made Events are looking for electronic music's most creative, enthusiastic fans, who have what it takes to promote one of the most exciting dance events of the summer; PvD in Central Park! Win the Grand Prize and get an all expense paid trip for you and a friend to New York City for both Central Park events!
James Talk - Thinking Out Loud 2
The Thinking Out Loud compilation series was first launched by Steve Gerrard back in 2004, and now two years later the second album in the series comes from rising DJ and producer James Talk. As a producer, he has collaborated with Audiofly and Pete Tong, in addition to remixing for labels such as Kilowatt and Adrift, and with his DJ commitments increasing, including a residency at King Unique's Curfew Time night, a mix compilation was the natural progression, and thanks to Nascent Recordings this pinnacle shall now be reached, adding another accolade to his ever increasing career CV.
Terry Grant Interview
Tennessee producer Terry Grant first made his debut in 2005 with 'I'll Kill You' on Bedrock Records, and since then has continued to develop his skills with releases on Deep Records and Fiberline Audio, in addition to a second single on Bedrock entitled 'Komputers Are The Devil'. A budding musician, DJ and music lover, he's one of many new producers pushing things forward at the moment, and on the back of the recent release of his latest Bedrock release, we managed to get him to answer a few questions for us.
A New Hope for Hope Recordings
Hope Recordings will be 8 years old shortly, and after a brief hiatus recently relaunched with Nick Warren at the helm as head of A+R. With that in mind, we caught up with label manager Leon Alexander to talk about the past, present future of the label.
Various Artists - Audio Therapy Across Borders : Netherlands
Following on from the recent 'Spring / Summer 2006 Edition Sampler', Audio Therapy are set to bring us the second installment in their Across Borders series. The first album, released back in 2005 placed the spotlight on artists from Greece, and the new album sees Dave Seaman and company travel to the Netherlands, where they showcase some of the best material from some of the country's top up and coming and established producers.
Quivver - Controlled Substance
The past two years have been a prolific time in John Graham's career. In 2005 he featured prominently on Planet Funk's second album 'The Illogical Consequence', and also toured live with the band, including a gig at the landmark Live 8 event that took place in Rome.
So far this year, hes co-wrote and collaborated with Hybrid on two tracks for their upcoming 3rd album 'I Choose Noise, collaborated with the Audio Magnetics (Bill Hamel & Barry Jamieson) on a track, in addition to working on his long anticipated artist album and several remixes. However, whilst all that is to come, in the meantime there's his new mix compilation 'Controlled Substance' to look forward to.
Crystal Method - Drive: Nike + Original Run
Hit up the new Sport Music section of Apple iTunes Music Store this Wednesday for the unveiling of TCM's newest, download only record. Titled Drive Nike + Original Run, the album features all new music composed by The Crystal Method to guide athletes through a 45-minute run, from warm-up through cool down. Drive, created exclusively for Nike and iTunes, will have the distinction of being the band's first workout inspired album. Click here and here for more info on the Nike + project, and check out the full Drive tracklisting.
__SpinCast Volume 27
After a brief hiatus, Mr Spin returns with the latest installment in our Spincast series. This time around he's picked a few of his current favourites from the excellent M-nus label, plus the latest Kompakt Pop offering from Gui Boratto for everyone to sample. Be sure to check it out.
Troy Pierce - 25 Bitches [M-nus]
Wink - Have To Get Back [M-nus]
Magda - Staring Contest [M-nus]
My My - Brown Lily [Playhouse]
Pheek - Triste Satellite [Toys For Boys]
Gui Boratto - Like You (Supermayer Mix) [Kompakt Pop]
The South West Four festival returns for 2006, this time in a two date extravaganza spread over the August bank holiday weekend in London and Cardiff as part of the Metro Weekender. The London event has been a stalwart of the dance festival calender over the past few years, and now with names such as Carl Cox & Friends, John Digweed, Paolo Mojo, Desyn Masiello, James Zabiela, Danny Howells, Hybrid(Live) and much much more.. this years's event looks set to be the biggest yet. For more details check out our overview of both events.
Dark Globe - Nostalgia For The Future
Who are Dark Globe? That is the question some may ask, though some of you long time breaks purists may recall them for 'Mondo Scurro', whilst others may recall the breathtaking 'Break My World' (due to be re-released soon as lead single from this artist album), but to bring everyone else up to speed, Dark Globe, the duo of Pete Diggens and Matt Frost are the latest artists to join GU Music's growing roster of artists, with their long awaited artist album 'Nostalgia For The Future' due for release in September. All the details you need to know about them, the album and much more can be found right here, so read on.
2 Bit Pie - 2 Pie Island
2 Bit Pie is the new project from Jon Fugler and Mike Bryant (of the legendary electronic outfit Fluke) and production genius Andy Gray, in addition to a range of contributors that include Jan Burton from Syntax. Whilst tracks like 'Nobody Never' and 'Here I Come' may already be familar to some, the album draws on a much wider range of collaborators and influences, which long standing fans of Fugler and company, Andy Gray and music fans in general should make a note to check out.
The Remote - Too Low To Miss
The Remote, the collaborative project of Ashley Casselle, Asad Rizvi and vocalist Ben Lost debuted on GU Music earlier in the year with their AA single 'She's Going Out Tonight / Please Change Your Mind', and now bring to us their debut artist album 'Too Low To Miss'. Featuring the aforementioned tracks, plus a whole range of others, The Remote's album will undoubtedly change people's perception of the sound of the Global Underground, as the label shifts into a more artist centric direction.
Dark Globe Interview
With the re-release of the epic 'Break My World', and the pending release of their long anticipated debut album 'Nostalgia For The Future', we caught up with GU Music's newest signings Dak Globe to discuss the album, and map out the route from their beginnings in the early 90s through to present day, taking in their views of their dealings with Island Records, thoughts on the state of the breakbeat scene, and much much more.
House music’s favourite Dutchman is back after a short break that he was forced to take after suffering from exhaustion, and is once again rocking the world’s finest dancefloors with his big bold exciting sound that he’s been showcasing over the last couple of years. Gone are the deep lush subtleties of his old cuts like "My Lexicon", replaced with huge f#ck-off riffs, dirty electro synths, and more of a "party" vibe so to speak. Ahead of his appearance at the upcoming South West Four Festival on August 26th in London, we caught up with him for this exclusive interview.
King Unique & Nubreed - Balance Presents: Electric_02
2005 saw the creation of EQ's 'Electric' series, with Australian local Gavin Keitel talking the helm. As an offshoot from the label's highly successful Balance series, 'Electric_01' surprised many and came to be held in high regard as one of the favourite titles of the year for some, not just in Australia, but across the globe. Now one year on, and the label are set to bring the second volume in the series to us, as the dirty house dons King Unique join Australian legends Nubreed.
Trentemoller - The Last Resort
Anders Trentemøller has the taken the underground scene by storm over the last few months with such incredible tracks as 'Beta Boy', 'Polar Shift' and 'Sunstroke', not to mention his remixes of artists ranging from The Knife and Yoshimoto through to the Pet Shop Boys. He's become one of the leading producers in a considerably short space of time, and now is due to release his debut artist album 'The Last Resort' on Poker Flat. Due for release in October, and preceded by lead single 'Always Something Better', this is one to mark on the calender as it is definitely not to be missed.
BT - This Binary Universe
After such albums as 'Ima', 'ESCM', 'Movement In Still Life' and 'Emotional Technology', producer, musician and computer Brian Transeau is set to release his most expansive project yet. 'This Binary Universe' is a unique two-disc set that is part record, part short film series, composed in 5.1 channel surround sound, with animations provided by some of today's finest computer artists and animators, thus unifying the two genres for which BT is most well known: electronic music and film scoring.
2006 has been a busy year for John Digweed, and there are no signs that he's about to stop just yet. In just the summer alone, he released the first in his Transitions compilation series, did a mini tour of America and has been playing on the festival circuit everywhere from the UK through to Bucharest, with further gigs to come in America and Australia later in the year. In between he still manages to juggle running a record label, putting together a weekly radio show and a whole range of other projects. Just how does he do it? Find out in our latest interview.
Lexicon Avenue & Dave Seaman - Therapy Sessions Volume III
Following on from the first two volumes released on Renaissance over the past two years, Dave Seaman's 'Therapy Sessions' series now heads home to Audio Therapy, where this time around he's joined by some proper homegrown UK talent - the connaisseurs of house themselves, Lexicon Avenue. With past volumes having featured Phil K and Luke Chable, 'Therapy Sessions Volume III' looks set to be the finest in the series yet, with a who's who of current and future talent represented across both discs, and all the info you need is right here.
BT Interview
Three years after Emotional Technology, Brian Transeau (better known as BT) is busier than ever. Set to tour under the release of his latest album 'This Binary Universe', he's also knee deep in two movie scores, three additional album projects and the launch of Sonic Architecture, a company set to release a wave of plugins hand-coded by BT himself. [PS] Progressive-Sounds catches up with the man to talk about his music and how life has changed since becoming a father.
Hybrid - I Choose Noise
It's been almost 3 years since Hybrid released their second album 'Morning Sci-Fi'. Since then they've made the transgression from producers into score composers, contributing to the scores of such films as Man On Fire, Domino and Kingdom Of Heaven with Harry Gregson-Williams, in addition to their first full score for the upcoming film Catacombs, and now they are set to release their third artist album, the cinematically epic 'I Choose Noise'.
Paul Kalkbrenner - Reworks
Since his debut on the label back in 1999, Paul Kalkbrenner has become one of the main and most successful artists on the BPitch Control label with a steady run of highly regarded and well received singles and CD projects over the last few years. Earlier this year the single 'Gebrünn Gebrünn' received heavyweight support from right across the DJ spectrum, with support coming from James Holden amongst others, and now Paul is set to unveil his latest CD concept, 'Reworks'.
M.A.N.D.Y - At The Controls
Following on from the inaugural 'At The Controls' compilation which was mixed and compiled by James Holden at the start of 2006, the next volume in this new series from Resist Music ventures across to Berlin, Germany, where the duo of Patrick Bodmer & Philipp Jung co-run the highly successful Get Physical imprint with friends and fellow musicians Booka Shade and DJ T. Whilst the duo's work as M.A.N.D.Y needs no introduction, their 'At The Controls' mix looks set to be one of their best yet.
Jimmy Van M - Balance 010
Balance celebrates its milestone tenth release with Jimmy Van M's epic three-disc journey through two decades of electronic music, where legends like Brian Eno, Bill Laswell, Depeche Mode, Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada and Thievery Corporation cosy up alongside today's finest dance artists including Michael Mayer, Ellen Allien, LCD Soundsystem, Trentemøller, Booka Shade and Oliver Lieb. With names previously featured including James Holden, Chris Fortier, Phil K and Desyn Masiello amongst others, Balance has become one of the most popular compilation brands, and this landmark release looks set to reflect that perfectly.
After a brief hiatus, the Spincast returns once more. This week, we have a very special guest mix, as Canadian recording artists Sissy, one of the latest signings to Global Undergroud's GU Music imprint, present a condensed version of their debut album 'All Under' for you to enjoy. Be sure to watch out for upcoming single 'So Long', which features remixes from Mashtronic and Andrew Kelly.
My My - Songs For The Gentle
Berlin production ouftit My My have been turning heads and gaining a very respectable following over the last year or so with a series of well received EPs, most recently on Will Saul and Sideshow's new label Aus Music with the 'Butterflies & Zebras EP'. Their production work and live shows have both been praised for their versatility and uniqueness, so it comes as little suprise that on the heels of their first few EPs, they are soon to deliver their debut album 'Songs For The Gentle' on Playhouse.
Audiofly - Undulation 2
Audiofly are without a doubt one of the hottest production outfits at the moment. With numerous productions, remixes and collaborations to their credit, their music is some of the most far reaching and all encompassing creative output, with releases under their various guises on a string of labels which range from Low Pressings and Deleted Records, through to Sixty Four, Moodmusic, Maschine and SAW Recordings. It's on SAW that they now reappear, set to make their compilation debut with 'Undulation 2', the follow up to the inaugural volume of this SAW Recordings album series by Satoshi Tomiie & Hector Romero.
Alex Smoke - Sci Fi Hi Fi Volume Three
2006 has been a great year for Soma Records that has not only seen new artist albums come from Silicone Soul and Alex Smoke, but has also brought the advent of the label's 'Sci Fi Hi Fi' mix compilation series. Earlier in the year, Ewan Pearson kicked off the series in fine fashion, whilst the ever popular Luciano's volume was for many one of the highlights of the summer months, and now Soma is proud to present 'Volume Three', mixed and compiled by Alex Smoke.
Holden - The Idiots Are Winning
Three years after forming the Border Community label and launching the label with his highly successful single 'A Break In The Clouds', James Holden now returns to the fold with a collection of tracks entitled 'The Idiots Are Winning'. In a year that has seen releases come from Petter, Lazy Fat People and an artist album from Nathan Fake, 2006 has unquestionably been the label's biggest yet, and 'The Idiots Are Winning' will be the perfect bookend to the year for Holden and Border Commmunity fans alike.
Charlie May Vs Sasha - "Seal Clubbing"
The new single 'Seal Clubbing' created by Spooky's Charlie May and Sasha first began life as a comission for the popular American forensic TV series CSI, but after finding it's way into the hands of Dave Seaman who included it on his "Masters Series" compilation, people began demanding it's release. Now Renaissance Recordings are proud to present this much sought after track with remixes from James Zabiela and Tolfrey & Sylvester. All three mixes will be available digitally from October 23rd via DJ Download, with the original and James Zabiela mix also available on vinyl from November 6th.
The Resurrection Of Hooj Choons
After a 3 year hiatus, legendardy label Hooj Choons has announced plans for a full scale return in March 2007. Ahead of it's "first" release proper will come a series of digital only releases. Remixes of Medway's 'Resurrection' and 'Baseline Track' and also Katcha's 'Touched By God' are available from Beatport right now, with remixes of 16B's classic 'Escape (Driving To Heaven)' and Datar's 'U' to follow by the end of October. What else to expect is anyone's guess - but one thing is certain - the stickman lives again!
James Talk Interview
Earlier this year came the second in the 'Thinking Out Loud' compilation series from up and coming DJ and producer James Talk. Hailing from Southampton, he's steadily making a name for himself with an ever growing DJ schedule including a residency at King Unique's 'Curfew' night at Turnmills. In addition to this, James has been collaborating in the studio with such names as Dave Robertson, Pete Tong and hot London production outfit Audiofly. James has recently launched his own record label Spoken Recordings and is currently hard at work on his debut artist album, due for release in early 2007. Talk is the name.. and very much his nature as this interview proves.
Various Artists - Audio Therapy Autumn Winter Edition 2006
2006 has been a busy year for the Audio Therapy label. In addition to the continuation of their ongoing 'Therapy Sessions' compilation series, plus the second edition in their well received 'Across Borders' project, this year saw the launch of the Audio Therapy sampler - with the Spring/Summer Edition having highlighted some of the label's best releases from the first half of the year. As summer now becomes Autumn, Audio Therapy now present the Autumn/Winter Edition to take us through to the end of 2006 and beyond.
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Sharing the same name as his much accoladed club nights, Danny Howells will soon launch his new imprint Dig Deeper which will serve as an outlet for his original productions, several of which featured on his 2008 Mix Collection for Renaissance. First up will be the 13 minute epic that is 'September', complete with a Future Beat Alliance remix, with the second release in March the much anticipated 'Right Off' with a reinterpretation by Faze Action.
EQ's acclaimed Balance series returns early in 2009 with it's 14th volume, with the label taking a turn in direction and enlisting none other than Joris Voorn to compile and mix the album. More information to follow as soon as it is available.
Aquilia's 'Dreamstate', one of the standout tracks on Sasha's Global Underground : Ibiza album is due to be re-released in November on the recently launched Northern Exposure imprint. Alongside the original and LSG versions comes a stellar new remix from Grafiti.
As work continues on their 4th artist album, Hybrid are also contributing to the Harry Gregson-Williams scored movie 'Wolverine', a spin off prequel of the X-Men series of movies which once again features Hugh Jackman as the adamantium clawed mutant. The movie is set for release in the late spring / early summer of 2009.
Global Underground continues it's worldwide travels over the coming months, with forthcoming albums to be mixed by Eric Prydz in Stockholm, and a new mix from Darren Emerson early in 2009.
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PSA Tests Not Race-Specific, Study Finds
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Contrary to common belief, same threshold works well for black and white men, researchers say
TUESDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Levels of a protein doctors examine to help determine the likelihood of a man developing prostate cancer predicts chances of the disease occurring in blacks just as well as in whites, a new study shows.
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The finding is reported in the Feb. 24 issue of Cancer Prevention Research.
High levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), which cells in the prostate produce, often indicates an increased risk of cancer in the gland, causing doctors to consider a biopsy when the level exceeds 4 ng/mL. The incidence of prostate cancer in the United States is greatest among black men.
"It was previously thought that PSA levels were just naturally higher in African-American men, suggesting a need to possibly adjust the threshold upward before recommending a biopsy," Dr. Veda Giri, director of the Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center, said in a news release issued by the journal's publisher.
Giri and fellow researchers at the University of Chicago, studied 646 high-risk men and found no "race-specific" differences in PSA levels based on ancestry as either reported by the participants or based on genetic markers. They also found PSA levels had the same success rate in predicting the development of prostate cancer within three years among both blacks and whites with a family history of prostate cancer.
The findings still need to be confirmed through larger studies.
"African-American men and men with a family history of prostate cancer should be encouraged to participate in early detection studies to define personalized screening strategies that may diagnose prostate cancer at a curable point," Giri said.
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Argentina 2011 - Strange angel and Ufo ?
Strange one here from Argentina - any ideas people?
Spanish translation apprecaited if anyone can provide as a reply to this post.
ufo.Argentine.2011 by androbate
Strange yes!..Just the view of a UFO. with squid like tentacles, would freak me out!!
way out!?...But! just a thought,
would have been useful in building the Pyramids in Egypt!?. yeah right!... "a space squid??"
lol!..whats next??..freaky!
That "angel" is simply a star or a planet (probably Venus), and the "UFO" is a bug (probably the same bug that appears flying when the video starts.
We know they can morph, from one image to anather, so what else can they mutate into?..that doesn't bear thinking about!..you can see a trail of dust behind me already!?
I mean,this would be a perfect example,of why "NO Disclosure"
The people couldn't handle it!!
......OR COULD THEY??......
I agree that it's probably a star or planet, but that is definitely not a bug... Not sure where you see a bug? I see a mouse, but no bug.
To the guy saying that it's "just a star or planet" Go outside, & film a star or planet, zoom in on it, & I CHALLENGE you to match that shape. It doesn't matter what you're using to film them w/you'll never EVER be able to get that effect! What is it going to take for you people to just accept that you DON'T KNOW! There will NEVER be an acceptable smoking gun video, because you die-hard skeptics will NEVER accept anything you see to be genuine, & even if you do you'll ALWAYS call it something else (plane, top-secret military craft, bugs, birds, bats, lanterns, flares, stars, planets, etc.) Honestly, i'm asking you, what will it take for you to believe?
BREAKING NEWS: UFOS OVER BERLIN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7-WiB7j3jY
definitely thats not a star/planet!
definitely not one of the earth's creatures!
if it is from outer space then it looks like some Bioship or atmospheric beasts!
But if its coming from our dear, lovely military...GODDAMN BWOY !
UFO evidence said...
Wow! This video really amazed me :O! Some freaky stuff going on..I am curious if this will get a tail.
However I agree with you guys, that this is not a bug.
Angel? häää? what for an Angel, the Angel or the ANGLE? i dont see an Angle, i see the VENUS and a Object thats flying from a - b...........???
Hieronymus Braintree said...
Here's what I would accept as proof: A clear daylight video of a solid object seen by multiple witnesses, including people like police officers whose credibility would be threatened by a questionable UFO report, preferably with a landing and some physical evidence. (Actually, if we had a mass report of a lighted object and an up-close video with a landing and physical traces, that would be good too.)
Also, as to your assertion that this video could not have been faked: Why not? Are you a CGI expert? I see all kinds of stuff that's a lot more impressive than this in movies all the time. What logic can you offer me so that we can fairly rule out CGI?
And, if UFOs are real, then why don't we have the smoking gun after all these years? Seems strange, doesn't it?
a bug get a life
Mike P said...
I agree with Michael... in the present climate of the world's "religion of science" nothing will elicit an honest heart to accept the possibility that there are forces and potentials in the Universe that maybe... just maybe... humankind in all of our wisdom might not be able to explain. I mean, Jesus Christ could appear in the sky, with angels and lights brighter than the sun, and these same people would figure out a way to write it off... "oh, they are using some machine in Russia to create this illusion, its HARP, it's weather control... ", and then head back to WalMart. It wouldn't matter. As the bible says, "And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead." -Luke 16:31.
They also won't be persuaded though an alien saucer lands in their back yard.
HAARP?
Braintree. You are an idiot. I'm sorry, but you're much too close minded & naive for anything i say to you to ever get through on any level other than an argumentative outlook. I'm not even going to dignify that last reply w/a response because it's asinine. There are 100s of videos depicting everything you just described, (Ever heard of the Phoenix lights?) but they're dismissed after a few days/weeks or brushed off after a halfhearted explanation. It's been that way since the 1st UFO vids surfaced, & it'll continue to be that way ESPECIALLY w/the capabilities of today's CGI. Your response proved my point perfectly. Thank you
Thank you Mike P. It's a lot easier to accept once you've personally been eyewitness to it as i have. I hope all of you get the chance to witness something truly logic defying in your lifetime so that you can understand how truly amazing & filled w/possibilities we've often deemed impossible this universe is. I can understand being skeptical, but you also have to keep an open mind. A person who automatically dismisses anything they don't understand as hoaxed, will never understand the concept of the unknown. If you view everything you see here as sci-fi or hoax braintree, then why waste so much time visiting the site?
The Phoenix lights DO NOT show lights shooting off at amazing speed and doing impossible turns, etc. They just sort of hang there. There are reports that they moved down from Vegas but we never see them moving. So, sorry. That video just doesn't cut the mustard.
And, as I said before, I want to see a video of something making those kind of moves that's simultaneously been viewed by multiple witnesses.
You can say that there are "hundreds" of smoking gun videos on youtube but if there were I think they would have had a whole show of them on Larry King or something. I have looked at a lot of them and some are impressive. But I can't help but believe that if they were as unassailable as you say, that there would have done a whole "UFO Hunters" just on the "hundreds" of unassailable smoking-gun videos you claim to exist.
Or what about that movie Brad Sparks was involved with that had what were supposedly the top ten UFO sightings of all time. Not one incident cited had a film or video to go with it. If you're so right why were they omitted?
I thinks there may very well be something to this UFO stuff but I want something truly solid because I think it's vitally important that we have the most credible evidence possible. Obviously that's not a concern of yours since calling someone stupid and refusing to answer questions is evidently your idea of a convincing argument.
In any case, I hope your future responses will be considerably less cranky once someone finally gets around to changing your diaper.
CGI is Computer Generated Idiots
Braintree you're blind if you don't know why Larry King & the government controlled media haven't had a show devoted to UFOs. The government/military has been working to cover this up for almost a century. The reason why you don't know about the vast majority of incredible UFO vids, is because the vast majority of them fly under the radar & the mass of sheeple for the most part only pay attention to ridiculous hoax UFO videos. I'm pretty sure it's all a massive ploy to further the ongoing cover-up. Just look on YouTube; the UFO vids w/millions of views are obvious hoaxes, while the truly logic defying never break 10 thousand. As for the Phoenix lights; supposedly there IS FOOTAGE of these lights performing gravity defying maneuvers out there somewhere but it's been "lost" (yeah right). I was specifically referring to the thousands of eyewitnesses (policeman, teachers, mayors, office workers etc.) all describing the events & each of their testimony being strikingly accurate in corroboration to the last persons recollection pertaining to the otherworldly capabilities of the giant craft, 1 in particular being former AZ mayor/airforcw pilot Fife Symington after openly mocking the events in 1996, & then later admitting in 2009 he was "pressured" to dismiss it as a joke (like in every major UFO event throughout history) & describing this possibly MILES WIDE craft as being "otherworldly"
Here's a perfect example of a UFO in broad daylight w/tons of eyewitnesses, that IS NOT CGI! They're out there, but like i said, will NEVER be accepted as proof. If you call this a balloon you're an idiot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgETYfCJ_kU
1:09 Looks like an alien in the image
Fuck the police... They all in the cover up.. Gov... All.....
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Board index » Developer Playground » Developer Discussions
The Influence Game
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Lord Gilbert
Post subject: The Influence Game
Flight Master
Location: Volstoy
Faction: Flight School
This is an area for blue sky ideas. It is a place intended for both those who play the Influence Game and those that don't.
The developers already have a number of ideas about this realm, but we open the floor to you all. We may reveal possible implementation plans in good time, but for now we want to hear you.
If you do play the Influence Game, why? What started you and why do you continue? If you stopped, what stopped you?
If you've never played it, why is that? What's stopping you and what would entice you to do so?
What do you want in the Influence Game, and to a lesser degree, the factions?
More formalized structures of government? Formal leadership? Alliances & Wars with other factions? Clearer goals? Power for the governor? More power in general for the top influence earners? Voting abilities? NPC enemy influence runners? Better communication between players? Alternative means of earning influence?
I would say that while we'll be happy to listen to calls for new mission types, I don't think that's where the work will be focused on for this downtime. New missions may be added later on, but they should not require a big reset.
First a foreword:
An in-game effect for Skyland Ownership is very much desired, and we would greatly like to do that. We plan to start building the hooks for that. However, this likely will not go live until we wrangle a few issues (more tightly balancing the other numbers of the game and setting up tools to constantly be monitoring alt-abuse). Additionally, following changes to the Influence Game, we want to make sure that it's behaving well before we start introducing actual in game effects to it.
Skyland Ownership effects are planned, and they are not a year away, but I don't think they'll be there immediately after the reset.
Post subject: Re: The Influence Game
Faction: Azure League
Lord Gilbert wrote:
A thing that I really enjoy about Skyrates is the side-by-side single-player gameplay in the shared world. I can compare my progress to other people's, but really my progress isn't at their expense or theirs at mine.
The influence game doesn't have that. It sorts you into local winners and local not. But maybe the endgame has to be like that: the only challenge that can scale with the players indefinitely is the players themselves. Am I doomed to check out partway through every round?
To be honest I'm pretty much down with the factions as social clubs and RP constructs. I don't ask much of them mechanically, but that leaves plenty of room in their mechanics for pleasing somebody else.
Er ideas. We could show the different decision-making styles of each faction if there were some simple policy question to decide, and each faction could decide it by their own rules. For the size and shape of a policy question I'm thinking like the trade bars in Civ II: how much trade goes to taxation, how much to entertainment, how much to science? But here I don't know what that would be, unless the factions could somehow impact tax rates on the Skylands and put that money into something that helps Skyrates.
An in-game effect for Skyland Ownership
Please go on; I'm interested what this could look like. I've heard a lot of proposals but nothing that seemed to me quite like something you'd be ready to implement.
Eskay, I'm not really sure how the Influence game is any different than the Fame or Fortune Boards. There, you're still the winner if you're in the top spot (or in the top 10), just like in Influence. Just a different set of numbers to compare. Factional Influence just extends that to the faction, which I think gives more opportunities for RP, not less. It enables you to tie in the influence running into your RP (or change the way you run to match an RP goal).
One thing I think I remember someone mentioning once is to have Mission descriptions be customized for your faction, at least some of them. For example, maybe Eltsina's Boon becomes Islo's Discovery or Fuseli's Battleplans (or something that doesn't sound quite as dumb) if you're in Blue or Red. This doesn't really add anything, but I think it'd be a neat way to polish the game a bit.
I think that the Factional Influence game is probably best without being able to affect the rest of the game too much. Make it so the top faction gets all the bonuses, and you put all the others at a disadvantage when a new player is trying to decide their faction.
Individual governorships, however, don't have this problem, and giving them some sort of benefits would be pretty cool. Common ideas I've heard included reduced prices for planes, guns, upgrades, more tax reduction on trades, or a daily "paycheck" (free money, pretty much).
Oh, and for the reason why I run influence: I enjoy the competition, and I'm not completely horrible at it like I am in more games than I'd like to admit. Also, running for a faction has a way to really build up camaraderie between its members.
Istatay
I agree with Eskay's sentiments. Even if there were the option to actually change the game world through influence, I'd still play it as a single-player game with a community. Some way to compete with the few people I know from real life would be fun, though.
Rather than build tools to monitor alt-abuse, I recommend modifying the client so it's alt-aware. Players could select their main character, and only that character can gain factional mission influence. There would be details to figure out, but that make it easier for the players as well: alts could be in whatever faction makes sense for RP, and they could run missions without the player having to worry about abuse.
I started running influence after I hit t-9 with 65 mil. I really wanted to see what it was all about. Now I'm back to trading and this is why:
Playing the inf game doesn't give you ANY advantage at all. It would be different if it did and there would be more people playing it. The advantage could be different tax levels for the factions at an island - the highest would get the biggest tax break, the lowest would get nothing.
Basically - it doesn't matter what the reward for the inf game would be - if there was one I'd play it.
If the influence game were not changed except to add some kind of incentive - such as tax levels - I would probably just join the 'winning' faction and not run missions.
As long as influence running is mostly dependent on time rather than skill, I feel there's little point in trying to compete. Because I'd lose? Well, in some sense, that's undeniably true.
I personally think the current faction/team setup encourages clickish-ness and asshole behavior, as well as creating obvious balance issues. My idea for a solution would be to either have rewards based on individual contributions, rather than aggregate achievement, or else to make teams/factions assigned, rather than selected.
Or else have competition take place not between everybody in the whole game, but only small pools. ForumWarz does this (kind of) for their competition - players are put into a pool for competition with only a small, randomly chosen set of players involved. Results are determined within that pool, and the pools are shuffled every week.
matejcik neasi
Location: Prague, CZ
so how about the rewards for inf running are single-player too?
let's say, for every 250k of influence, you get 1% off taxes on that skyland?
factional influence, on the other hand, does nothing for you - or maybe every 1M you run for the faction gets you a 1% off on all faction skylands
Since this is for blue-sky ideas, here's one: let factions control some aspects of how Skytopia runs and operates. There would be a formal decision-making process, so it's clearly stated exactly how each faction wants things to run, and the game world would change to reflect this based on skyland control.
Faction-controlled aspects could include combat bounties, trade tax levels, queued servicing duration, and costs of planes/guns/upgrades/fuel. This could represent how taxes are used, and factions would choose how they'd like perks to be balanced. So, the benefits are exactly the same for everyone regardless of faction, but factional politics determines exactly which benefits everyone receives.
Istatay wrote:
Who in the faction gets to set those things? Why wouldn't they set all those costs to zero? What happens when no skylands want to sell nomads, because they're all selling ingersols and t-bolts? Who gets the money that others pay for fuel, etc.? If a player gets it, who? And why doesn't the money go to the citizen that sold the fuel in the first place? "Control" of a skyland shouldn't be considered OWNING THE ENTIRE SKYLAND - that's completely ridiculous. These ideas are crazy for the same reason letting players set the price of commodities would be crazy - First, it's supposed to be governed by supply and demand, but also, these prices are supposed to be balanced, and letting players change them by whim would harm that balance. Also, what happens when the Plaid Faction takes over the core, and starts charging enough money for fuel that new players actually CAN'T make a profit? There are tons of problems with this, and I'm not sure they have any good solutions.
Tethran
I wonder if perhaps raising the tax level on goods or increasing the price of fuel could be linked into to the lowering the cost of planes and upgrades kind of like the extra money is being used as a subsidy? And that perhaps it would have to be voted on once over a 48 hour period by anyone that logged on similar to the honour / inf system? Just a thought as to how that sort of thing could be managed.
The other is again that the controlling faction maybe votes on what should be produced at a given skyland, representing subsidies being handed out to, for example, the oil industry to get them to produce more.
As Grant pointed out, there has to be both an up and a down side to any decisions that are taken, otherwise there will just be one optimal route.
Grant wrote:
"Control" of a skyland shouldn't be considered OWNING THE ENTIRE SKYLAND - that's completely ridiculous. These ideas are crazy for the same reason letting players set the price of commodities would be crazy
Total agreement here. A system where factions have complete control without limits would of course be ludicrous, and bears very little resemblance to what I was thinking. Let me clarify.
There would be a limited amount of "benefit points" that factions could choose how to distribute. The devs would choose how much this can affect the game, how many benefit points each benefit costs, and what limits there are. It would be rather like skill points. How the distribution is chosen would be up to each factional government: maybe a faction forms a council to decide, or maybe there's a poll and all members get to vote. It just needs to be formalized and unambiguous.
There are different ways this could be implemented, but I was thinking that the actual distribution of benefits would be dependent on ALL the factions. Say Crimson Armada has 40% control in a skyland, and the others 15% each. The skyland's actual policy would be a weighted average of all the policies, skewed towards Crimson Armada.
Fair enough! That sounds much more reasonable.
I personally wonder how interesting this would be if it were subject to reasonable constraints. Honestly, I think nobody worries about fuel prices to begin with, it's a complete non-issue once you've moved out of a CRAP. If they're set at half or at double, it'll still be the auto-pilot buying fuel regardless, and you're likely to not even notice.
Yeah, fuel prices wouldn't be interesting enough to warrant a benefit. I was just throwing out some ideas. If enough people are interested, I'll start a benefit brainstorming thread.
The problem I'm trying to solve is that we want some in-game effect from the influence game, but don't want people to join whichever faction gives the best bonus. Joining a faction because you like its policy and want to spread it is quite different from joining the largest faction just to get the biggest tax break.
Nathan Zachary
If you do play the Influence Game, why? What started you and why do you continue?
Personally, I hit a wall when I maxed out all my skills and had $100M+ in the bank with nothing to spend it on. The Influence Game represented a new- and constantly shifting- set of goals to pursue.
What I like about it most is that it gives an opportunity to interact with other members of my faction, and to work as a team to achieve a goal. I don't really RP, so Influence gives me a social outlet, and I've always loved games that encourage teamwork and communication.
One idea would be to give more of a role to Wings. Influence could be tracked for each Wing, both in total and per skyland. Maybe a title could be given to a skyland's leading Wing-- for example, if the highest-inf individual is the Governor, maybe the highest Wing could be the legislative branch (Senate, Parliament, etc)? Or maybe some executive-checking body (Tribunes, High Council, etc.)? There could even be different titles on each skyland, representing regional variations in government. Seems like this could open up some RP opportunities, in addition to the extra competition.
Another idea would be to allow Skyrates to declare citizenship to a particular skyland. Citizenship could grant some small boon, say a 10% inf increase or access to special high-level missions. This would give a slight boost to Skyrates seeking governorship (after all, you have to be a citizen before you can run for office), but would limit their advantage to one skyland. Obviously there would have to be some incentive to keep people from switching citizenship all the time-- maybe the application could cost a decent bit of money and take a few days to "process". Or, switching would wipe out all your influence on the previous skyland, similar to changing your faction.
Just a couple ideas, feel free to tear them up...
It all sounds good to me. Citizenship in particular is neat, and I don't think I've seen that idea before.
The only problem I have with citizenship is how it limits governorships. First, nobody would be able to become governor for quite some time, depending on how expensive the cost is to be granted citizenship. Second, you'd be arbitrarily limited to exactly one governorship. I don't mind the influence boost, but governorships should be wholly separate, I think. I would suggest that maybe you can become dual/triple/...-citizen at multiple skylands, but the cost for citizenship would double after each one.
Oh I agree, sorry I think I worded that poorly. I didn't meant to imply that you have to be a citizen to earn a governorship, only that it would help a little on that skyland. You could still earn governorships on multiple skylands, but you'd have a slight advantage on your 'home' skyland.
Also I like your idea about multiple citizenships and laddered costs.
I actually like the idea of joining a faction to get a tax break, because I think that RP is lame. I'm actually being serious. The idea of joining a faction because of some wiki article you read about it's "history" is really unappealing to me.
In regard to giving governor's additional powers, I will say we are hesitant to spend too much time on that. The governorships are a competition that most people do not involve themselves in. It would be a nice small feature, but we're not sure how big a priority.
Let's do chat about people evacuating their faction for the one that's winning. Most games that involve some form of territory control avoid this this via having 'faction' selection be part of character creation and make leaving that faction impossible. At the moment, we have it such that each faction can only be joined once.
Absolutely, absolutely you do get cases where, "Oh yeah, that server's an Alliance server" because one faction has a perceived (or actual) majority, but I think there are methods around this as well. I will say the 'factional majority' tends to be more a problem where there are only two sides. Odd numbers of sides are conducive to providing instability usually by some teams working together against a bigger threat.
The idea of joining a faction because of some wiki article you read about it's "history" is really unappealing to me.
Let's do chat about people evacuating their faction for the one that's winning.
One solution is to not equate "winning" with advantages. With my proposed benefit system, players would get the most personal benefit by joining the faction whose benefits best match their play style, regardless of its size and success. It makes faction politics more meaningful than size.
For example, if the Crimson Armada has the most combat-friendly benefits, then the more control they have on a skyland, the better it is for combat pilots. If you're a combat pilot, joining the Armada would then mean that each mission you run makes Skytopia just a little better for you and the way you play, even if it's losing. If you're not a combat pilot, there's no reason at all to jump ship, even if the Armada is winning .
For me, one of the attractions to this idea is that it's truly community-driven and dynamic. I can't predict how it would evolve. Would min-maxing or balanced factions be more popular? Will players try to push their own agenda or try to be fair to all? It makes the game and individual skylands more varied and dynamic, and gives factions more significance whether or not you RP or even run missions.
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England in Australia Test Series, 1876/77 England in Australia Test Match, 1878/79 Australia in England Test Match, 1880 England in Australia Test Series, 1881/82 Australia in England Test Match, 1882 The Ashes, 1882/83 England in Australia Test Match, 1882/83 The Ashes, 1884 The Ashes, 1884/85 The Ashes, 1886 The Ashes, 1886/87 The Ashes, 1887/88 The Ashes, 1888 England in South Africa Test Series, 1888/89 The Ashes, 1890 The Ashes, 1891/92 England in South Africa Test Match, 1891/92 The Ashes, 1893 The Ashes, 1894/95 England in South Africa Test Series, 1895/96 The Ashes, 1896 The Ashes, 1897/98 England in South Africa Test Series, 1898/99 The Ashes, 1899 The Ashes, 1901/02 The Ashes, 1902 Australia in South Africa Test Series, 1902/03 The Ashes, 1903/04 The Ashes, 1905 England in South Africa Test Series, 1905/06 South Africa in England Test Series, 1907 The Ashes, 1907/08 The Ashes, 1909 England in South Africa Test Series, 1909/10 South Africa in Australia Test Series, 1910/11 The Ashes, 1911/12 Triangular Tournament, 1912 Australia v South Africa Test Series, 1912 South Africa in England Test Series, 1912 The Ashes, 1912 England in South Africa Test Series, 1913/14 The Ashes, 1920/21 The Ashes, 1921 Australia in South Africa Test Series, 1921/22 England in South Africa Test Series, 1922/23 South Africa in England Test Series, 1924 The Ashes, 1924/25 The Ashes, 1926 England in South Africa Test Series, 1927/28 West Indies in England Test Series, 1928 The Ashes, 1928/29 South Africa in England Test Series, 1929 England in New Zealand Test Series, 1929/30 England in West Indies Test Series, 1929/30 The Ashes, 1930 West Indies in Australia Test Series, 1930/31 England in South Africa Test Series, 1930/31 New Zealand in England Test Series, 1931 South Africa in Australia Test Series, 1931/32 South Africa in New Zealand Test Series, 1931/32 India in England Test Match, 1932 The Ashes, 1932/33 England in New Zealand Test Series, 1932/33 West Indies in England Test Series, 1933 England in India Test Series, 1933/34 The Ashes, 1934 England in West Indies Test Series, 1934/35 South Africa in England Test Series, 1935 Australia in South Africa Test Series, 1935/36 India in England Test Series, 1936 The Ashes, 1936/37 New Zealand in England Test Series, 1937 The Ashes, 1938 England in South Africa Test Series, 1938/39 West Indies in England Test Series, 1939 Australia in New Zealand Test Match, 1945/46 India in England Test Series, 1946 The Ashes, 1946/47 England in New Zealand Test Match, 1946/47 South Africa in England Test Series, 1947 India in Australia Test Series, 1947/48 England in West Indies Test Series, 1947/48 The Ashes, 1948 West Indies in India Test Series, 1948/49 England in South Africa Test Series, 1948/49 New Zealand in England Test Series, 1949 Australia in South Africa Test Series, 1949/50 West Indies in England Test Series, 1950 The Ashes, 1950/51 England in New Zealand Test Series, 1950/51 South Africa in England Test Series, 1951 England in India Test Series, 1951/52 West Indies in Australia Test Series, 1951/52 West Indies in New Zealand Test Series, 1951/52 India in England Test Series, 1952 Pakistan in India Test Series, 1952/53 South Africa in Australia Test Series, 1952/53 India in West Indies Test Series, 1952/53 South Africa in New Zealand Test Series, 1952/53 The Ashes, 1953 New Zealand in South Africa Test Series, 1953/54 England in West Indies Test Series, 1953/54 Pakistan in England Test Series, 1954 The Ashes, 1954/55 India in Pakistan Test Series, 1954/55 England in New Zealand Test Series, 1954/55 Australia in West Indies Test Series, 1955 South Africa in England Test Series, 1955 New Zealand in Pakistan Test Series, 1955/56 New Zealand in India Test Series, 1955/56 West Indies in New Zealand Test Series, 1955/56 The Ashes, 1956 Australia in Pakistan Test Match, 1956/57 Australia in India Test Series, 1956/57 England in South Africa Test Series, 1956/57 West Indies in England Test Series, 1957 Australia in South Africa Test Series, 1957/58 Pakistan in West Indies Test Series, 1957/58 New Zealand in England Test Series, 1958 West Indies in India Test Series, 1958/59 The Ashes, 1958/59 West Indies in Pakistan Test Series, 1958/59 England in New Zealand Test Series, 1958/59 India in England Test Series, 1959 Australia in Pakistan Test Series, 1959/60 Australia in India Test Series, 1959/60 England in West Indies Test Series, 1959/60 South Africa in England Test Series, 1960 Pakistan in India Test Series, 1960/61 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 1960/61 The Ashes, 1961 England in Pakistan Test Series, 1961/62 England in India Test Series, 1961/62 New Zealand in South Africa Test Series, 1961/62 India in West Indies Test Series, 1961/62 Pakistan in England Test Series, 1962 The Ashes, 1962/63 England in New Zealand Test Series, 1962/63 The Wisden Trophy, 1963 South Africa in Australia Test Series, 1963/64 England in India Test Series, 1963/64 South Africa in New Zealand Test Series, 1963/64 The Ashes, 1964 Australia in India Test Series, 1964/65 Australia in Pakistan Test Match, 1964/65 Pakistan in Australia Test Match, 1964/65 England in South Africa Test Series, 1964/65 Pakistan in New Zealand Test Series, 1964/65 New Zealand in India Test Series, 1964/65 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 1964/65 New Zealand in Pakistan Test Series, 1964/65 New Zealand in England Test Series, 1965 South Africa in England Test Series, 1965 The Ashes, 1965/66 England in New Zealand Test Series, 1965/66 The Wisden Trophy, 1966 West Indies in India Test Series, 1966/67 Australia in South Africa Test Series, 1966/67 India in England Test Series, 1967 Pakistan in England Test Series, 1967 India in Australia Test Series, 1967/68 The Wisden Trophy, 1967/68 India in New Zealand Test Series, 1967/68 The Ashes, 1968 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 1968/69 England in Pakistan Test Series, 1968/69 West Indies in New Zealand Test Series, 1968/69 The Wisden Trophy, 1969 New Zealand in England Test Series, 1969 New Zealand in India Test Series, 1969/70 New Zealand in Pakistan Test Series, 1969/70 Australia in India Test Series, 1969/70 Australia in South Africa Test Series, 1969/70 The Ashes, 1970/71 India in West Indies Test Series, 1970/71 England in New Zealand Test Series, 1970/71 Pakistan in England Test Series, 1971 India in England Test Series, 1971 New Zealand in West Indies Test Series, 1971/72 The Ashes, 1972 England in India Test Series, 1972/73 Pakistan in Australia Test Series, 1972/73 Pakistan in New Zealand Test Series, 1972/73 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 1972/73 England in Pakistan Test Series, 1972/73 New Zealand in England Test Series, 1973 The Wisden Trophy, 1973 New Zealand in Australia Test Series, 1973/74 The Wisden Trophy, 1973/74 Australia in New Zealand Test Series, 1973/74 India in England Test Series, 1974 Pakistan in England Test Series, 1974 West Indies in India Test Series, 1974/75 The Ashes, 1974/75 West Indies in Pakistan Test Series, 1974/75 England in New Zealand Test Series, 1974/75 The Ashes, 1975 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 1975/76 India in New Zealand Test Series, 1975/76 India in West Indies Test Series, 1975/76 The Wisden Trophy, 1976 New Zealand in Pakistan Test Series, 1976/77 New Zealand in India Test Series, 1976/77 England in India Test Series, 1976/77 Pakistan in Australia Test Series, 1976/77 Australia in New Zealand Test Series, 1976/77 Pakistan in West Indies Test Series, 1976/77 Centenary Test, 1976/77 The Ashes, 1977 India in Australia Test Series, 1977/78 England in Pakistan Test Series, 1977/78 England in New Zealand Test Series, 1977/78 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 1977/78 Pakistan in England Test Series, 1978 New Zealand in England Test Series, 1978 India in Pakistan Test Series, 1978/79 The Ashes, 1978/79 West Indies in India Test Series, 1978/79 Pakistan in New Zealand Test Series, 1978/79 Pakistan in Australia Test Series, 1978/79 India in England Test Series, 1979 Australia in India Test Series, 1979/80 Pakistan in India Test Series, 1979/80 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 1979/80 England in Australia Test Series, 1979/80 West Indies in New Zealand Test Series, 1979/80 Golden Jubilee Test, 1979/80 Australia in Pakistan Test Series, 1979/80 The Wisden Trophy, 1980 Centenary Test, 1980 West Indies in Pakistan Test Series, 1980/81 New Zealand in Australia Test Series, 1980/81 India in Australia Test Series, 1980/81 The Wisden Trophy, 1980/81 India in New Zealand Test Series, 1980/81 The Ashes, 1981 Pakistan in Australia Test Series, 1981/82 England in India Test Series, 1981/82 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 1981/82 England in Sri Lanka Test Match, 1981/82 Australia in New Zealand Test Series, 1981/82 Sri Lanka in Pakistan Test Series, 1981/82 India in England Test Series, 1982 Pakistan in England Test Series, 1982 Sri Lanka in India Test Match, 1982/83 Australia in Pakistan Test Series, 1982/83 The Ashes, 1982/83 India in Pakistan Test Series, 1982/83 India in West Indies Test Series, 1982/83 Sri Lanka in New Zealand Test Series, 1982/83 Australia in Sri Lanka Test Match, 1982/83 New Zealand in England Test Series, 1983 Pakistan in India Test Series, 1983/84 West Indies in India Test Series, 1983/84 Pakistan in Australia Test Series, 1983/84 England in New Zealand Test Series, 1983/84 England in Pakistan Test Series, 1983/84 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 1983/84 New Zealand in Sri Lanka Test Series, 1983/84 The Wisden Trophy, 1984 Sri Lanka in England Test Match, 1984 India in Pakistan Test Series, 1984/85 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 1984/85 New Zealand in Pakistan Test Series, 1984/85 England in India Test Series, 1984/85 Pakistan in New Zealand Test Series, 1984/85 New Zealand in West Indies Test Series, 1984/85 The Ashes, 1985 India in Sri Lanka Test Series, 1985 Sri Lanka in Pakistan Test Series, 1985/86 Trans-Tasman Trophy, 1985/86 India in Australia Test Series, 1985/86 Trans-Tasman Trophy, 1985/86 The Wisden Trophy, 1985/86 Pakistan in Sri Lanka Test Series, 1985/86 India in England Test Series, 1986 New Zealand in England Test Series, 1986 Australia in India Test Series, 1986/87 West Indies in Pakistan Test Series, 1986/87 The Ashes, 1986/87 Sri Lanka in India Test Series, 1986/87 Pakistan in India Test Series, 1986/87 West Indies in New Zealand Test Series, 1986/87 New Zealand in Sri Lanka Test Series, 1987 Pakistan in England Test Series, 1987 West Indies in India Test Series, 1987/88 England in Pakistan Test Series, 1987/88 Trans-Tasman Trophy, 1987/88 Bicentenary Test, 1987/88 England in New Zealand Test Series, 1987/88 Sri Lanka in Australia Test Match, 1987/88 Pakistan in West Indies Test Series, 1987/88 The Wisden Trophy, 1988 Sri Lanka in England Test Match, 1988 Australia in Pakistan Test Series, 1988/89 New Zealand in India Test Series, 1988/89 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 1988/89 Pakistan in New Zealand Test Series, 1988/89 India in West Indies Test Series, 1988/89 The Ashes, 1989 India in Pakistan Test Series, 1989/90 Trans-Tasman Trophy, 1989/90 Sri Lanka in Australia Test Series, 1989/90 Pakistan in Australia Test Series, 1989/90 India in New Zealand Test Series, 1989/90 The Wisden Trophy, 1989/90 Trans-Tasman Trophy, 1989/90 New Zealand in England Test Series, 1990 India in England Test Series, 1990 New Zealand in Pakistan Test Series, 1990/91 West Indies in Pakistan Test Series, 1990/91 The Ashes, 1990/91 Sri Lanka in India Test Match, 1990/91 Sri Lanka in New Zealand Test Series, 1990/91 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 1990/91 The Wisden Trophy, 1991 Sri Lanka in England Test Match, 1991 India in Australia Test Series, 1991/92 Sri Lanka in Pakistan Test Series, 1991/92 England in New Zealand Test Series, 1991/92 South Africa in West Indies Test Match, 1991/92 Pakistan in England Test Series, 1992 Australia in Sri Lanka Test Series, 1992 India in Zimbabwe Test Match, 1992/93 New Zealand in Zimbabwe Test Series, 1992/93 India in South Africa Test Series, 1992/93 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 1992/93 New Zealand in Sri Lanka Test Series, 1992/93 Pakistan in New Zealand Test Match, 1992/93 England in India Test Series, 1992/93 Trans-Tasman Trophy, 1992/93 Zimbabwe in India Test Match, 1992/93 England in Sri Lanka Test Match, 1992/93 Pakistan in West Indies Test Series, 1992/93 The Ashes, 1993 India in Sri Lanka Test Series, 1993 South Africa in Sri Lanka Test Series, 1993 Trans-Tasman Trophy, 1993/94 Zimbabwe in Pakistan Test Series, 1993/94 West Indies in Sri Lanka Test Match, 1993/94 South Africa in Australia Test Series, 1993/94 Sri Lanka in India Test Series, 1993/94 Pakistan in New Zealand Test Series, 1993/94 The Wisden Trophy, 1993/94 Australia in South Africa Test Series, 1993/94 India in New Zealand Test Match, 1993/94 New Zealand in England Test Series, 1994 South Africa in England Test Series, 1994 Pakistan in Sri Lanka Test Series, 1994 Australia in Pakistan Test Series, 1994/95 Sri Lanka in Zimbabwe Test Series, 1994/95 West Indies in India Test Series, 1994/95 The Ashes, 1994/95 New Zealand in South Africa Test Series, 1994/95 Pakistan in South Africa Test Match, 1994/95 Pakistan in Zimbabwe Test Series, 1994/95 West Indies in New Zealand Test Series, 1994/95 Centenary Test, 1994/95 Sri Lanka in New Zealand Test Series, 1994/95 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 1994/95 The Wisden Trophy, 1995 Sri Lanka in Pakistan Test Series, 1995/96 South Africa in Zimbabwe Test Match, 1995/96 New Zealand in India Test Series, 1995/96 Pakistan in Australia Test Series, 1995/96 England in South Africa Test Series, 1995/96 Pakistan in New Zealand Test Match, 1995/96 Sri Lanka in Australia Test Series, 1995/96 Zimbabwe in New Zealand Test Series, 1995/96 New Zealand in West Indies Test Series, 1995/96 India in England Test Series, 1996 Pakistan in England Test Series, 1996 Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka Test Series, 1996 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 1996/97 Zimbabwe in Pakistan Test Series, 1996/97 South Africa in India Test Series, 1996/97 New Zealand in Pakistan Test Series, 1996/97 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 1996/97 England in Zimbabwe Test Series, 1996/97 India in South Africa Test Series, 1996/97 England in New Zealand Test Series, 1996/97 Australia in South Africa Test Series, 1996/97 India in West Indies Test Series, 1996/97 Sri Lanka in New Zealand Test Series, 1996/97 Pakistan in Sri Lanka Test Series, 1996/97 The Ashes, 1997 Sri Lanka in West Indies Test Series, 1997 India in Sri Lanka Test Series, 1997 New Zealand in Zimbabwe Test Series, 1997/98 South Africa in Pakistan Test Series, 1997/98 Trans-Tasman Trophy, 1997/98 West Indies in Pakistan Test Series, 1997/98 Sri Lanka in India Test Series, 1997/98 South Africa in Australia Test Series, 1997/98 Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka Test Series, 1997/98 The Wisden Trophy, 1997/98 Pakistan in South Africa Test Series, 1997/98 Zimbabwe in New Zealand Test Series, 1997/98 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 1997/98 Pakistan in Zimbabwe Test Series, 1997/98 Sri Lanka in South Africa Test Series, 1997/98 New Zealand in Sri Lanka Test Series, 1998 South Africa in England Test Series, 1998 Sri Lanka in England Test Match, 1998 Australia in Pakistan Test Series, 1998/99 India in Zimbabwe Test Match, 1998/99 The Ashes, 1998/99 West Indies in South Africa Test Series, 1998/99 Zimbabwe in Pakistan Test Series, 1998/99 India in New Zealand Test Series, 1998/99 Pakistan in India Test Series, 1998/99 Asian Test Championship, 1998/99 South Africa in New Zealand Test Series, 1998/99 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 1998/99 New Zealand in England Test Series, 1999 Australia in Sri Lanka Test Series, 1999 New Zealand in India Test Series, 1999/00 Southern Cross Trophy, 1999/00 South Africa v Zimbabwe Test Series, 1999/00 Pakistan in Australia Test Series, 1999/00 Sri Lanka in Zimbabwe Test Series, 1999/00 England in South Africa Test Series, 1999/00 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 1999/00 West Indies in New Zealand Test Series, 1999/00 South Africa in India Test Series, 1999/00 Sri Lanka in Pakistan Test Series, 1999/00 Trans-Tasman Trophy, 1999/00 Zimbabwe in West Indies Test Series, 1999/00 Pakistan in West Indies Test Series, 2000 Zimbabwe in England Test Series, 2000 Pakistan in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2000 The Wisden Trophy, 2000 South Africa in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2000 New Zealand in Zimbabwe Test Series, 2000/01 India in Bangladesh Test Match, 2000/01 England in Pakistan Test Series, 2000/01 New Zealand in South Africa Test Series, 2000/01 Zimbabwe in India Test Series, 2000/01 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 2000/01 Zimbabwe in New Zealand Test Match, 2000/01 Sri Lanka in South Africa Test Series, 2000/01 England in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2000/01 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2000/01 Pakistan in New Zealand Test Series, 2000/01 Sir Vivian Richards Trophy, 2000/01 Bangladesh in Zimbabwe Test Series, 2000/01 Pakistan in England Test Series, 2001 India in Zimbabwe Test Series, 2001 The Ashes, 2001 Clive Lloyd Trophy, 2001 India in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2001 Asian Test Championship, 2001/02 South Africa in Zimbabwe Test Series, 2001/02 India in South Africa Test Series, 2001/02 Trans-Tasman Trophy, 2001/02 Zimbabwe in Bangladesh Test Series, 2001/02 West Indies in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2001/02 England in India Test Series, 2001/02 South Africa in Australia Test Series, 2001/02 Bangladesh in New Zealand Test Series, 2001/02 Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2001/02 Pakistan in Bangladesh Test Series, 2001/02 Pakistan v West Indies Test Series, 2001/02 Zimbabwe in India Test Series, 2001/02 Australia in South Africa Test Series, 2001/02 England in New Zealand Test Series, 2001/02 India in West Indies Test Series, 2002 New Zealand in Pakistan Test Series, 2002 Sri Lanka in England Test Series, 2002 New Zealand in West Indies Test Series, 2002 Bangladesh in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2002 India in England Test Series, 2002 Australia v Pakistan Test Series, 2002/03 West Indies in India Test Series, 2002/03 Bangladesh in South Africa Test Series, 2002/03 The Ashes, 2002/03 Sri Lanka in South Africa Test Series, 2002/03 Pakistan in Zimbabwe Test Series, 2002/03 West Indies in Bangladesh Test Series, 2002/03 India in New Zealand Test Series, 2002/03 Pakistan in South Africa Test Series, 2002/03 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 2003 South Africa in Bangladesh Test Series, 2003 New Zealand in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2003 Zimbabwe in England Test Series, 2003 Sri Lanka in West Indies Test Series, 2003 Bangladesh in Australia Test Series, 2003 South Africa in England Test Series, 2003 Bangladesh in Pakistan Test Series, 2003 New Zealand in India Test Series, 2003/04 Southern Cross Trophy, 2003/04 South Africa in Pakistan Test Series, 2003/04 England in Bangladesh Test Series, 2003/04 Clive Lloyd Trophy, 2003/04 England in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2003/04 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2003/04 Sir Vivian Richards Trophy, 2003/04 Pakistan in New Zealand Test Series, 2003/04 Bangladesh in Zimbabwe Test Series, 2003/04 Australia in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2003/04 South Africa in New Zealand Test Series, 2003/04 The Wisden Trophy, 2003/04 India in Pakistan Test Series, 2003/04 Sri Lanka in Zimbabwe Test Series, 2004 New Zealand in England Test Series, 2004 Bangladesh in West Indies Test Series, 2004 Sri Lanka in Australia Test Series, 2004 The Wisden Trophy, 2004 South Africa in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2004 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2004/05 New Zealand in Bangladesh Test Series, 2004/05 Sri Lanka in Pakistan Test Series, 2004/05 Trans-Tasman Trophy, 2004/05 South Africa in India Test Series, 2004/05 India in Bangladesh Test Series, 2004/05 Pakistan in Australia Test Series, 2004/05 Basil D'Oliveira Trophy, 2004/05 Zimbabwe in Bangladesh Test Series, 2004/05 Zimbabwe in South Africa Test Series, 2004/05 Pakistan in India Test Series, 2004/05 Trans-Tasman Trophy, 2004/05 Sir Vivian Richards Trophy, 2005 Sri Lanka in New Zealand Test Series, 2004/05 Bangladesh in England Test Series, 2005 Pakistan in West Indies Test Series, 2005 West Indies in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2005 The Ashes, 2005 New Zealand in Zimbabwe Test Series, 2005 Bangladesh in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2005 India in Zimbabwe Test Series, 2005 ICC Super Series Test Match, 2005/06 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 2005/06 England in Pakistan Test Series, 2005/06 Sri Lanka in India Test Series, 2005/06 South Africa in Australia Test Series, 2005/06 India in Pakistan Test Series, 2005/06 Sri Lanka in Bangladesh Test Series, 2005/06 England in India Test Series, 2005/06 West Indies in New Zealand Test Series, 2005/06 Australia in South Africa Test Series, 2005/06 Pakistan in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2005/06 Australia in Bangladesh Test Series, 2005/06 New Zealand in South Africa Test Series, 2005/06 Sri Lanka in England Test Series, 2006 India in West Indies Test Series, 2006 Pakistan in England Test Series, 2006 South Africa in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2006 West Indies in Pakistan Test Series, 2006/07 The Ashes, 2006/07 Sri Lanka in New Zealand Test Series, 2006/07 India in South Africa Test Series, 2006/07 Pakistan in South Africa Test Series, 2006/07 The Wisden Trophy, 2007 India in Bangladesh Test Series, 2007 Bangladesh in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2007 Pataudi Trophy, 2007 South Africa in Pakistan Test Series, 2007/08 Warne-Muralitharan Trophy, 2007/08 New Zealand in South Africa Test Series, 2007/08 Pakistan in India Test Series, 2007/08 England in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2007/08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2007/08 Sir Vivian Richards Trophy, 2007/08 Bangladesh in New Zealand Test Series, 2007/08 South Africa in Bangladesh Test Series, 2007/08 England in New Zealand Test Series, 2007/08 Sri Lanka in West Indies Test Series, 2007/08 South Africa in India Test Series, 2007/08 New Zealand in England Test Series, 2008 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 2008 Basil D'Oliveira Trophy, 2008 India in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2008 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2008/09 New Zealand in Bangladesh Test Series, 2008/09 Bangladesh in South Africa Test Series, 2008/09 Trans-Tasman Trophy, 2008/09 England in India Test Series, 2008/09 West Indies in New Zealand Test Series, 2008/09 South Africa in Australia Test Series, 2008/09 Sri Lanka in Bangladesh Test Series, 2008/09 The Wisden Trophy, 2008/09 Sri Lanka in Pakistan Test Series, 2008/09 Australia in South Africa Test Series, 2008/09 India in New Zealand Test Series, 2008/09 The Wisden Trophy, 2009 Pakistan in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2009 The Ashes, 2009 Bangladesh in West Indies Test Series, 2009 New Zealand in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2009 Sri Lanka in India Test Series, 2009/10 Pakistan in New Zealand Test Series, 2009/10 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 2009/10 Basil D'Oliveira Trophy, 2009/10 Pakistan in Australia Test Series, 2009/10 India in Bangladesh Test Series, 2009/10 South Africa in India Test Series, 2009/10 Bangladesh in New Zealand Test Match, 2009/10 England in Bangladesh Test Series, 2009/10 Trans-Tasman Trophy, 2009/10 Bangladesh in England Test Series, 2010 Sir Vivian Richards Trophy, 2010 MCC Spirit of Cricket Test Series, 2010 India in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2010 Pakistan in England Test Series, 2010 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2010/11 New Zealand in India Test Series, 2010/11 Pakistan v South Africa Test Series, 2010/11 West Indies in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2010/11 The Ashes, 2010/11 India in South Africa Test Series, 2010/11 Pakistan in New Zealand Test Series, 2010/11 Pakistan in West Indies Test Series, 2011 Sri Lanka in England Test Series, 2011 India in West Indies Test Series, 2011 Pataudi Trophy, 2011 Bangladesh in Zimbabwe Test Match, 2011 Warne-Muralitharan Trophy, 2011 Pakistan in Zimbabwe Test Match, 2011 Pakistan v Sri Lanka Test Series, 2011/12 West Indies in Bangladesh Test Series, 2011/12 New Zealand in Zimbabwe Test Match, 2011/12 West Indies in India Test Series, 2011/12 Australia in South Africa Test Series, 2011/12 Trans-Tasman Trophy, 2011/12 Pakistan in Bangladesh Test Series, 2011/12 Sri Lanka in South Africa Test Series, 2011/12 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2011/12 Pakistan v England Test Series, 2011/12 Zimbabwe in New Zealand Test Match, 2011/12 South Africa in New Zealand Test Series, 2011/12 England in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2011/12 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 2011/12 The Wisden Trophy, 2012 Pakistan in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2012 Basil D'Oliveira Trophy, 2012 New Zealand in West Indies Test Series, 2012 New Zealand in India Test Series, 2012 South Africa in Australia Test Series, 2012/13 West Indies in Bangladesh Test Series, 2012/13 England in India Test Series, 2012/13 New Zealand in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2012/13 Warne-Muralitharan Trophy, 2012/13 New Zealand in South Africa Test Series, 2012/13 Pakistan in South Africa Test Series, 2012/13 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2012/13 England in New Zealand Test Series, 2012/13 Bangladesh in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2012/13 Clive Lloyd Trophy, 2012/13 Bangladesh in Zimbabwe Test Series, 2013 New Zealand in England Test Series, 2013 The Ashes, 2013 Pakistan in Zimbabwe Test Series, 2013 New Zealand in Bangladesh Test Series, 2013/14 Pakistan v South Africa Test Series, 2013/14 West Indies in India Test Series, 2013/14 The Ashes, 2013/14 West Indies in New Zealand Test Series, 2013/14 India in South Africa Test Series, 2013/14 Pakistan v Sri Lanka Test Series, 2013/14 Sri Lanka in Bangladesh Test Series, 2013/14 India in New Zealand Test Series, 2013/14 Australia in South Africa Test Series, 2013/14 New Zealand in West Indies Test Series, 2014 Sri Lanka in England Test Series, 2014 Pataudi Trophy, 2014 South Africa in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2014 Pakistan in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2014 South Africa in Zimbabwe Test Match, 2014 Bangladesh in West Indies Test Series, 2014 Pakistan v Australia Test Series, 2014/15 Zimbabwe in Bangladesh Test Series, 2014/15 Pakistan v New Zealand Test Series, 2014/15 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2014/15 Sir Vivian Richards Trophy, 2014/15 Sri Lanka in New Zealand Test Series, 2014/15 The Wisden Trophy, 2015 Pakistan in Bangladesh Test Series, 2015 New Zealand in England Test Series, 2015 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 2015 India in Bangladesh Test Match, 2015 Pakistan in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2015 The Ashes, 2015 South Africa in Bangladesh Test Series, 2015 India in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2015 Pakistan v England Test Series, 2015/16 Sobers/Tissera Trophy, 2015/16 Trans-Tasman Trophy [New Zealand in Australia], 2015/16 Freedom Trophy, 2015/16 The Frank Worrell Trophy, 2015/16 Sri Lanka in New Zealand Test Series, 2015/16 Basil D'Oliveira Trophy, 2015/16 Trans-Tasman Trophy [Australia in New Zealand], 2015/16 Sri Lanka in England Test Series, 2016 Pakistan in England Test Series, 2016 India in West Indies Test Series, 2016 Warne-Muralitharan Trophy, 2016 New Zealand in Zimbabwe Test Series, 2016 New Zealand in South Africa Test Series, 2016 New Zealand in India Test Series, 2016/17 Pakistan v West Indies Test Series, 2016/17 England in Bangladesh Test Series, 2016/17 Sri Lanka in Zimbabwe Test Series, 2016/17 South Africa in Australia Test Series, 2016/17 England in India Test Series, 2016/17 Pakistan in New Zealand Test Series, 2016/17 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Pakistan in England Test Series, 2018 Sobers/Tissera Trophy, 2018 Afghanistan in India Test Match, 2018 Bangladesh in West Indies Test Series, 2018 South Africa in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2018 Pataudi Trophy, 2018 West Indies in India Test Series, 2018/19 Pakistan v Australia Test Series, 2018/19 Zimbabwe in Bangladesh Test Series, 2018/19 England in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2018/19 Pakistan v New Zealand Test Series, 2018/19 West Indies in Bangladesh Test Series, 2018/19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2018/19 Sri Lanka in New Zealand Test Series, 2018/19 Pakistan in South Africa Test Series, 2018/19 The Wisden Trophy, 2018/19 Warne-Muralitharan Trophy, 2018/19 Sri Lanka in South Africa Test Series, 2018/19 Bangladesh in New Zealand Test Series, 2018/19 Afghanistan v Ireland Test Match, 2018/19 Ireland in England Test Match, 2019 The Ashes, 2019 ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 New Zealand in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2019 India in West Indies Test Series, 2019 Afghanistan in Bangladesh Test 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Davis scores 35, Pelicans hold off Blazers 97-95 in Game 1
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(Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
By BY ERIK GARCIA GUNDERSEN
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Anthony Davis stole the show and the New Orleans Pelicans stole home-court advantage from the Portland Trail Blazers.
Davis had 35 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks, Jrue Holiday and Rajon Rondo won the backcourt battle, and the Pelicans held on for a 97-95 victory on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series.
Holiday added 21 points, outplaying both Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, and had a big blocked shot in the closing seconds as New Orleans escaped after Portland erased almost all of a 19-point deficit.
"It's the playoffs," Holiday said of his final block. "A lot of excitement and a lot of energy especially in the building. Obviously, that was a really big stop and at that moment it felt good to get a stop. It felt good to know that all the hard work we put in this game, we got the win, so we did a really good job at that."
Rondo finished with 17 assists, eight rebounds and six points.
Portland made a charge that cut it to 93-92 on McCollum's 3-pointer just inside a minute left. Lillard missed in the lane with 15 seconds remaining with the Blazers still down one, and after Davis made two free throws, Holiday blocked Pat Connaughton's layup with 6.3 seconds to go.
Blazers coach Terry Stotts and several players said that the play was designed for a 3-pointer, but the Pelicans successfully took those options away.
Perhaps that had something to do with Rondo knowing everything the Blazers were ready to throw at them and relaying that knowledge to his teammates.
"He's in a different mindset," Davis said. "He was up all night watching film. When they were calling plays out there he was telling us what it was in our version before they had a chance to run it. He's definitely locked in. The way he played tonight with 17 assists, he's just in a different mode for the playoffs."
Lillard finished with 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while McCollum had 19 points.
The sixth-seeded Pelicans were the only road team to win on the opening day of the NBA playoffs. Nikola Mirotic had 16 points, 11 rebounds and also blocked four shots to help Davis earn the first victory of his playoff career.
It looked like it would come easily, as the Pelicans extended a nine-point halftime lead to 69-50 on Holiday's dunk with 4:25 left in the third quarter. It still seemed safe when Davis threw down a thunderous alley-oop slam from Rondo with 6:09 to play, letting out a scream as Portland took an 86-72 lead.
Portland's rally came up short, but the Blazers vow to do better in Game 2 with regards to going after Davis.
"Getting to the basket, he's around," McCollum said. "You know, he blocked my shot in the first quarter, maybe made some contact. But he's always there, he's always around roaming. But there's no excuses. We got to play better."
Portland's two stars finished with just three combined free-throw attempts. McCollum says it's on them to force the issue.
"Maybe we need to be more aggressive getting downhill," McCollum said. "You've got to figure out how the referees are reffing the game and go from there."
TIP-INS
Pelicans: New Orleans coach Alvin Gentry is a believer in "Playoff Rondo," the idea of Rondo elevating his game in the postseason. "I think there is a sense of confidence that he has, especially this time of the year," Gentry said. "He's a really bright player. One of the smartest guys I've ever been around. I've obviously had the opportunity to coach Steph (Curry), Chris Paul, Steve Nash, Grant Hill. When you start talking about the extremely smart players, he's one of those guys. I also think he has a way of giving confidence to the other guys. He makes them believe in themselves."
Gentry says he relishes having someone who can lead the team in the way Rondo can. "I know it's like an old clich�, but it really is like having an extra assistant coach."
Trail Blazers: Among the challenges for the Blazers in this first-round series, none ranks higher than defending Davis. Terry Stotts said that he would begin the series with Jusuf Nurkic, who did not see much time on Davis in the regular season, on the All-Star big man.
Nurkic played 24 minutes, finishing with 11 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks.
In a surprise, rookie Zach Collins played 22 minutes off the Blazers bench, up from his regular- season average of 16 minutes per game.
Game 2 is Tuesday night in Portland.
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