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Heb Deutsch Takes a look at the prototype

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Professor Herb Deutsch, synth pioneer and collaborator of Bob Moog, visited the Moog Machine Shop during Moogfest 2012. While here, Professor Deutsch explored Moog's next generation analog synthesizer, while still in it's research & design phase. In the past, Bob Moog always tested his ideas, instruments and sounds with musicians and colleagues. This spirit of collaboration continues at the Moog factory to this day and is essential to our work. It is a key part of the product development process, as it furthers our ideas and helps us shape better tools for musicians.

Making its official debut at NAMM 2013, the first 24 of these new instruments are being handcrafted at the Moog Factory this week. Until you get a chance to see it in its final form at NAMM 2013, please enjoy this video. Love, your friends at Moog.

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New Stereo Mic And Recording App For iOS

RØDE iXY and the RØDE Rec for iPhone and iPad make their debut

Introducing RØDE iXY stereo microphone for iPhone and iPad from RØDE Microphones on Vimeo.

New from RØDE is the iXY stereo microphone for the Apple iPhone and iPad, as well as the RØDE Rec audio recording app for iOS devices.

A spokesperson told Sonic State, "When used together they are capable of recording at up to 24-bit/96kHz – the only product on the market to provide this level of resolution on Apple iOS devices! This has huge applications for both music recording as well as on-camera and general sound design."

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IK Multimedia Android Compatibility

Mobile music accessories now work with the most popular Android devices

IK Multimedia, alongside the announcement of its first recording Android app, iRig Recorder, has announced that five of its popular iOS mobile accessories are compatible with the most popular Android devices. All its range of microphones and recording accessories including iRig MIC, iRig MIC Cast, iRig PRE, plus the portable DJ mixer iRig MIX and the tabletop stand iKlip STUDIO, can now be used with the most popular Android smartphones and tablets, such as the Samsung Galaxy and Note range. Here's IK's description of each of the accessories:

iRig MIC is a quality, handheld microphone that's designed for close-range and distance-miking applications. It's great for vocal recording and other musical applications, as well as podcasts, lectures, and more, and it enables better quality recordings than can be obtained with a mobile device's built-in mic.

iRig MIC Cast is a small, high-quality microphone designed for podcasts and other voice recordings. It attaches to a smartphone or tablet via its audio jack, features a mini-headphone jack for monitoring, and offers a low-profile solution for capturing better sounding audio from a smartphone or tablet.

iRig PRE is a pocket-sized mic preamp that makes it possible to use professional XLR mics with a mobile device. It provides phantom power for condenser mics, and has an adjustable gain control for setting the most favourable input level.

All the above products work great in tandem with the just announced iRig Recorder for Android, the easy-to-use recording and editing IK Multimedia app.

iRig MIX is the ultra-portable DJ-style audio mixer that's small enough to hold in one hand, and is perfect as a hardware front end for mobile DJ apps. Its two channels each have a volume slider, EQ controls and LED meters, plus a crossfader adjusts the level between the channels. It offers plenty of I/O including RCA outputs, which are great for connecting to DJ gear and home stereo setups.

iKlip STUDIO is a solidly built tabletop stand for tablets designed for use on flat surfaces with music or other type of apps. It securely holds a tablet in place with non-slip rubber grip feet, and features durable thermoplastic components, an adjustable viewing angle, and the ability to fold up for easy storage and transport.

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iRig MIC, iRig MIC Cast, iRig PRE, and iRig MIX are all available from authorized IK Multimedia music and electronics retailers worldwide, and from the IK Multimedia Online Store, with prices ranging between €29.99 and €74.99 (ex. VAT). iKlip STUDIO for 10" tablets is also available while the 7" tablets version will ship during the first quarter of 2013, and will be priced at €24.99 (ex. VAT).

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The World's First Cloud Speaker

Teenage Engineering announces OD-11

Teenage Engineering has announced the OD-11 after what they say is more than a year of negotiations, electronic, mechanical and software engineering and endless factory tours . It's an active loudspeaker built from the ground up to play music in the cloud. Or maybe we should say clouds, as it will not be locked to a single service. OD-11 is a reengineered and updated version of the classic Carlsson OD-11 loudspeaker made under licence from the Stig Carlsson Foundation. Here's the details in Teenage Engineering's own words...

World's first Cloud Speaker.

Today, almost all music has moved to the cloud. We think this is great evolution. Sadly, the audio equipment needed to listen to music in the cloud hasn't really caught up with this transition. We investigated the market closely, but we couldn't find one system that delivered both great sound and a great user experience. So we had to build it ourselves. We have created a device that is built from the ground up especially for enjoying music in the cloud. We call this device Cloud Speaker.

Everything you need is Built-In.

Inside the OD-11 you'll find an integrated amplifier that delivers 100W. Combine this with integrated WiFi and a sound processor and you have everything you need to enjoy cloud music. To make the user experience even greater we designed an amazingly simple volume remote with wireless communication built around the latest Bluetooth 4 Low Energy chip that allows the remote to run for years on a single button cell battery. We also added a magnet on the back of the remote so you can stick it to anything from your fridge to the front of yourOD-11.

Reintroducing good sound.

The original Carlsson OD-11 was introduced in 1974. Created by Stig Carlsson, the Swedish engineer that challenged the audio industry in the 60s and 70s by designing and refining his loudspeaker for real living rooms, as opposed to the common practice of developing speakers in perfectly damped rooms. Oddly, that contradiction is the same today. At introduction the OD-11 was the most affordable HiFi speaker of its time. The Carlssons loudspeakers sold over 100.000 pairs just in Sweden and was instantly established as icons of it's time.

The original Carlsson speaker.

Teenage Engineering has worked closely with the Stig Carlsson Foundation to build on the tradition of Stig Carlssons work and his life long mission for great natural sound. The result of this is OD-11. Carefully and meticulosly re-engineered by Teenage Engineering. Welcome to a great cloud music experience.

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Progressive House MIDI Chords

Equinox Sounds released a collection of 30 melodic chords and anthemic melodies

Equinox Sounds has released Progressive House MIDI Chords, described by them as a downloadable collection of 30 professionally programmed melodic chords and anthemic melodies in MIDI format which have been influenced by Progressive and Main Room artists such as Nicky Romero, Axwell, Avicii, Robbie Rivera and Michal Woods.

A spokesperson had this to say, "Progressive House MIDI Chords' includes 30 fantastic melodic chords and uplifting MIDI melodies for creating the best Progressive House tunes. These ear-catching sequences will make your tunes really stand out from the crowd of current chart-topping club releases.

As these patterns are supplied in MIDI format, they will provide you with as much flexibility as possible. You can edit and transpose them, assign any sound you want and get your own and original melodic lines. The editing possibilities are endless as you can play the performances at any tempo or pitch without artefacts.

You can use these MIDI files as a jumping-off point to start your own track or base your production entirely around them as they are 100% royalty-free!"

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Progressive House MIDI Chords is currently available for $19.95 as a download.

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Producer Loops: Future Progressive House Vol 3

'Future Progressive House Vol 3' expands on this best-selling series from The Madison and Producer Loops, bringing you five incredibly polished and well-produced Construction Kits full of euphoric and uplifting chord progressions, catchy top lines and pounding drums.

The "Future Progressive House" series is back with five fully mixed and mastered Construction Kits, produced to the highest standards and ready to inspire you to create your next House hit.

You'll find everything from wobble basses and buzzing synth leads to lush pads, compressed pianos and dizzying arpeggios, all underpinned by powerful and solid drum beats. Add to this a selection of risers, uplifters and killer drops and you've got all the ingredients necessary to construct countless floor fillers.

The Madison boasts a distinctive production style, recognisable by his trademark delicate melodies, vocal glitches and unapologetic, cone-trembling basslines. By experimenting with state-of-the-art production techniques, while combining the genre's signature elements, he has created a versatile collection of Kits sure to become a staple in any dance producer's arsenal.

The possibilities don't just stop at House music. Mix and match these key/tempo tagged loops with any other Dance samples to create your own unique sound.

'Future Progressive House Vol 3' comes in multiple formats with some great features designed for the discerning producer. Read on to find out more.

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Like so many other Producer Loops products, 'Future Progressive House Vol 3' includes MIDI files for the majority of musical phrases heard in each Kit, allowing you to seamlessly mix your favourite synths and samplers with the sounds contained in the pack.

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While the supplied ACID/Apple Loops/REX content is extremely flexible and powerful, MIDI has the added benefit of allowing you to go to extremes of pitch and tempo beyond which the loops were originally recorded, with no time stretching or pitch shifting artefacts. Furthermore, you can make tweaks to the riffs so they fit perfectly into your existing mixes.

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For users looking to simply drag and drop, the 'wet' files contain all of the effects processing heard in the audio demos. But for producers looking to create their own effects mix, 'dry' loops are also included. Don't like the wet loops? No problem, add your own effects.

All of the loops in this product are 100% Royalty-Free (including the vocal loops), so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs.

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Hailing from the Ukraine, a country that continues to emerge with new production talents, Stanislav Nozdrachov or The Madison as you may know him, has leapt to fame, enjoying consistent Beatport Top 100 chart placements and recent success on labels such as Armada, Enhanced and Infrasonic. He has gone on to remix for high profile artists, such as Matt Darey, Tritonal, Susana, Ana Criado, Dennis Sheperd, and many more.

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Owing to the expertise of our highly experienced professionals, we are able to manufacture, export and supply an superior quality Ultrasonic Level Sensor that is manufactured using quality examined components with the aid of sophisticated technology in adherence with set international norms. The sensor provided by us is extensively used to detect the level of substances that flow such as liquids, slurries, granular materials and powders. Beside this, clients can easily avail this Ultrasonic Level Sensor from us in enormous technical specifications at market leading prices.

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[Tweeters] a couple of thoughts and questions re: visiting Caracara

Barbara Deihl barbdeihl at comcast.net
Sun Jun 21 20:45:44 PDT 2015

So, - Why no crows mentioned being seen or heard pestering this bird ? Is it more Common Raven territory ? Does it not threaten crows because their young are already fledged ?

Did anyone else besides Kevin L hear the CC call with it's rattly, creaky calls ? Does the call indicate agitation, warning to bothersome creatures... ?

Is there a way to tell its gender? It's age? (I'm assuming it is a youngish bird... )

Has anyone besides Ed P yet seen the bird actually catch or eat an identifiable bite (or cropful) of something to eat ?

Any bets on how long the Caracara will stay in that area ? Thoughts on direction it will go when it does leave?

What IS the correct pronunciation of "Caracara" ? :-)

That's it for now...

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Matthews Beach Neighborhood - NE Seattle
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12 December 2014 (Friday) - Mass Extinction Events

As I came down for brekkie so my dog shot up the stairs hoping to sleep where I’d just been. I wish he wouldn’t do that.
I scoffed brekkie, and on seeing the rain outside I decided not to go for our walk. The weather forecast said it would brighten up later so I made a start on this week’s Coursera work. Today we were doing about the effects of mass extinction events on vertebrate evolution. The last time I really studied any non-human biology in any real detail was quite some time ago; it’s amazing just how much theory has changed in the past thirty years.
When I was a lad the theories held no truck with mass extinction events. This is why (as a scientist by trade myself) I get wound up with those who hold science up as the be-all and end-all and are every bit as blinkered about it as others are about their religions. Science really does complete change its mind every so often.

By nine o’clock the rain had stopped, so I took “Furry Face TM “ for a walk. We went back to Singleton Lake. My furry associate played with (chased) the ducks. He found it most unfair that they took refuge on the lake; he wasn’t prepared to go in the water after them.
Whilst he did his thing I did more field trials on my latest Wheri-project. Despite my feeling the thing was completely ready I still found half a dozen little glitches in it.

Pausing only briefly to roll in fox poo we made our way home. As we walked, so my dog played with other dogs as we went. Sometimes it might look a little rough, but that’s how dogs play. Usually.
On our way home we encountered a really nasty small white Jack Russell names Pippa. Fudge ran up to her playfully…. To cut a long story short I didn’t break Pippa’s jaw to get her off my dog’s leg. But (if necessary) I would have done.
The foreign–sounding woman with this Pippa smiled sweetly, and said she didn’t know which dog was to blame for the altercation. I told her that I did, and I walked off. (But perhaps I’m biased)
Mind you  “Furry Face TM “ seemed none the worse for the ordeal, and he carried on playing with other dogs as he went.

Once home a certain Patagonian Tripe-Hound went in the bath. With mud, grime and fox poo hosed off of him I then spent an hour making the final changes to my latest Wherigo. Then over a spot of lunch I watched the last video lectures in this week’s Coursera module. I didn’t do as well as I was hoping in the test this time. Such is life.

I took myself off to bed; I try to get some sleep before the night shifts but whilst it’s easy to doze off when you don’t want to, getting sleep isn’t something that can be done at will. Despite next door’s new bathroom build, phone calls and dogs declaring “Red Alert” I managed three hours. Not bad really.

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mandag den 8. juni 2015

Smitten Polish Elixir, a Hypnotic Polish Store exclusive - swatches

Smitten Polish Elixir is a Hypnotic Polish store exclusive. It’s a dark teal leaning green with micro glitters in silver and holo, and it dries slightly matte with a slightly textured finish. In indoor light you see the micro glitters, but be prepared for a shock when you go into the sun, the holo is strong and vivid. It is very opaque in one coat but this is two without a top coat. I do however show it with top coat on two fingers further down.

- and as promised with top coat..
I think it's pretty with it's "natural" finish, but I do prefer it shiny with the top coat :D
What do you think..?

I (of course) bought it from Hypnotic Polish!

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  1. I was thinking of getting it along with Cherries and Chocolate, but now I'm glad I haven't bought it. It is beautiful and I love that deep colour, but glitter I'm not a big fan of.

  2. This looks amazing and as you said you and I seem to have very similar taste :)

  3. I almost always prefer everything shiny! :D

  4. wow! such a beautie <3

  5. This one is ... Stunning!!! *__*
    With top coat is just perfection, thanks for sharing this!

    1. The top coat really makes it a stunner!

  6. What an amazing polish! Love the sparkliness of it!

  7. Oh yes that one is so stunning!

  8. This is so beautiful! I prefer it shiny, the better to see the sparkles.

  9. Marvelous! I like dark green colors like this one! :D

  10. What a beautiful polish! <3

  11. It's very pretty and I love the sparkles. I think I like both finishes :-D

  12. I totally agree with you - nice finish but better with a top coat :)

  13. It's really amazing with top coat :-)

  14. Neeeeeed it!

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Pahlish The Heavenly and The Primal, Marco Polo coll. swatches

Pahlish The Heavenly and The Primal is from the Marco Polo collection, a Pahlish/Elevation Polish collaboration. Each of them released 7 different polishes + a collaboration duo, so 14 polishes + the duo.
The Heavenly and The Primal was the one, that really, really called my name, and I’m so pleased I got it. It’s a dark purple holo with a strong effect in the sun, and it’s also visible in indoor light settings. It was very opaque in one coat, but this is two with a coat of Seche Vite!
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“7 Truths: Humanity’s Value and Dignity”
Genesis 1:26-31; Romans 5:12-21

Bill Cosby is a funny man. No doubt about it. Certainly through the 80s his sitcom entertained millions about the life of a professional family and their children. He once shared in a comedy routine some words from his father. When Cosby was about 7 years old, his father said to him, “You know, I brought you in this world, and I can take you out. And it don’t make no difference to me, I’ll make another one look just like you.”

Of course we cannot make children to look just like us. We know a lot of it depends on genetics and there may be certain characteristics they carry that look like us. And we also know that our children don’t always look alike either. Some children do carry a lot of similarities, but we also know they can look very different.

After a few week’s hiatus we are getting back to the series I started back in September. The 7 Truths that Changed the World, based on the book by Kenneth Richard Samples. This week we look at the human being.

We look at how we are created and how we live. We look at our values and what makes us up as part of God’s creation.

Today we will look at the 6th dangerous Christian claim that we are created in the image of God.

This morning we read the verse which we use to first base our belief on. “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:26-27)

Out of all the creatures God has made in the world, it was only the humans which He created in His image. On a side note, you’ll notice in that first few words God said, “Let us make man in our image…” which is to indicate it’s not just God, but Jesus is present at creation from the very beginning, and part of the plan God put in place before the start of time.

The words used are “image” and “likeness” which means we aren’t necessarily identical, but similar to God.

Which, when you think about it, makes some sense. Given the great diversity in the human body across the world, one could only conclude that we don’t look exactly like God, but we share in God’s attributes in some way.

So if we look at the natural image of who we are, Kenneth Samples reduces our attributes into three categories:

1. Our resemblance. We possess a number of attributes which resemble God. One of which is that we are a spiritual being. We have this longing for a greater connection and ability to relate with God. We pray, we worship, we seek repentance, and so on, all of which indicate our tremendous desire for a relationship with our creator. This attribute is not visible in any other species on earth. We have this great need for companionship.

We are also rational. We have the ability to grasp thought, knowledge and truth, and we are able to apply it uniquely in our own context. This of course also extends to our ability to understand God and His truth.

We are also volitional, which is to say we are able to make our own choices. But we are also aware of the moral issues around the choices we make and our responsibility with making such decisions. These are the ways in which we resemble God.

2. Our relationships. As a race of people we put great value in relationships. Family, friends, loved ones, spouses, they are hold a particular importance in our lives, and we too are unique in this as well. Some may say it is a reflection of community experienced in the Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

3. Our representation. God gave Adam and Eve the instructions to care for creation, He gave them roles of leadership and power over the earth. In our actions we reflect this role in the world. We use resources, we manage it, we represent God on the earth.

Done rightly and properly all three of these categories express how we live out the nature of God as expressed in who we are as being created in the image or the likeness of God.

This is all well and good, and I could go on with various academic explanation about all of this, but my job as preacher here this morning is to help you get some meaning out of it.

We live in a world that loves to claim, “God is dead!”

People look at the history of religions and love to point out all the hatred and violence people have done over the millennia and they say, “Look at what your god has done!”

There is some truth to what they say. I will agree with them that people have done terrible things in the name of God. Hitler believed he was acting in the name of God. But these are just the acts of a few, delusional, misguided people.

We remember sin came into the world very quickly. Adam and Eve disobeyed God in a time when they only had one simple rule. Don’t eat from the tree. Yet they were tempted and they succumbed. Since then more rules have been added, primarily the Ten Commandments. And we continue to break them as well.

Yet, even in our sin we still carry the qualities of God as we still are created in His likeness. We still care for one another, we still care for creation, we still manage its resources (although how well we do this may come into question).

Paul, in his letter to the Romans, shared with us the following wisdom this morning in response to the sin of Adam and Eve,

“But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man’s trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many. And the free gift is not like the result of that one man’s sin. For the judgment following one trespass brought condemnation, but the free gift following many trespasses brought justification. For if, because of one man’s trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ… Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through righteousness leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 5:15-17, 20-21)

We, like Adam and Eve, have been created for a purpose. We have been created in the likeness of God to care for the world and each other. Like Adam and Eve, we have fallen short of this calling. We too sin and turn our backs on God and what He has planned for us.

But all is not lost.

We have been given another gift, sort of a second chance, if you will. Jesus Christ has come to show us more. So while our bodies are mortal: we are born, we live and we die. We have been shown that our spirits are immortal. We have been shown through Jesus Christ there is an abundance of grace which is freely given to us, no matter our sins.

We are shown our lives can have great value. We are shown our lives are capable of dignity when we seek out God’s love shown through Jesus Christ.

We are shown the potential of how we may live in God’s likeness when we submit ourselves to this grace and mercy and seek to resist the temptation of sin in our lives.

No one said it would be easy. When Adam and Eve were banished from the Garden of Eden, God warned them it would be hard. But God also provided for them. Just as God continues to provide for us today.

Imagine if we really did turn our back on God. All of our western society has been built in Christian principles. Our laws and morals all built on Christian values. If it were not so, the world would be a much more chaotic and violent place.

Yet God is alive. God’s rule and reign are sovereign over all things. God’s love and mercy are at the forefront of our society, or at least it should be.

It’s how we have been created.


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Picture Books About Scientists & The Scientific Process for K-2 Children

Aldrin, Buzz. 2005. Reaching for the Moon. Paintings by Wendell Minor. New York: Harper Collins.

Bardoe. Cheryl. 2006. Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas. Illustrated by Jos. A. Smith. NY: Abrams.

Brown, Don. 2003. Rare Treasure: Mary Anning and Her Remarkable Discoveries. NY: Sandpiper.

Bruchac, Joseph. 2004. Rachel Carson: Preserving a Sense of Wonder. Illustrated by Thomas Locker. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing.

Burleigh, Robert. 2009. One Giant Leap. Illustrated by Mike Wimmer. NY: Philomel.

Engle, Margarita. 2010. Summer Birds: The Butterflies of Maria Merian. Illustrated by Julie Paschkis. NY: Henry Holt.

Holub, Joan. 2006. The Man Who Named Clouds. Illustrated by Paige Billin-Frye. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Heroes of the EnvironmentHurst, Carol Otis. 2001. Rocks in His Head. Illustrated by James Stevenson. NY: Greenwillow.

Locker, Thomas. 2010. John Muir: American Naturalist. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing.

Martin, Jacqueline Briggs. 1998. Snowflake Bentley. Illustrated by Mary Azarian. Houghton Mifflin.

Mortensen, Lori. 2010. Come See the Earth Turn: The Story of Leon Foucault. Illustrated by Raul Allen. San Francisco, CA: Tricycle Press.

Nivola, Claire A. 2008. Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai. NY: Farrar, Strauss and Giroux.

Paul, Ann Whitford. 1999. All By Herself. Illustrated by Michael Sterinagle. Orlando, FL: Harcourt.

Pinkney, Andrea. 1998. Dear Benjamin Banneker. Illustrated by Brian Pinkney. NY: Sandpiper.

Ray, Deborah Kogan. 2004. The Flower Hunter: William Bartram, America’s First Naturalist. London: Frances Foster Books.

The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life with the ChimpsRohmer, Harriet, Ed. 2009. Heroes of the Environment: True Stories of People Who Are Helping to Protect Our Planet. Illustrated by Julie McLaughlin. San Francisco, A: Chronicle Books.

Stone, Jerry. 2009. One Small Step: Celebrating the First Men on the Moon. CT: Roaring Brook Press.

Winter, Jeanette. 2011. The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life with Chimps. NY: Schwartz & Wade.

-------------------. 2008. Wangari’s Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa. Orlando, FL: Houghton Mifflin.

Scientific Process (Observe; Compare; Sort & Organize; wonder, predict, hypothesize; Experiment, test, Explore; Infer & record results to represent understanding; Extend, Expand & Apply)

What's Going On?: Collecting and Recording Your Data (Step Into Science)Burns, Kylie. 2010. What's Going On? Collecting and Recording Your Data. NY: Crabtree Publishing Company.

--------------. 2010. What's Your Problem? How to Start Your Scientific InvestigationNY: Crabtree Publishing Company.

Challen, Paul. 2009. What's Going to Happen?: Making Your Hypothesis. NY: Crabtree Publishing Company.

Dotlic, Rebcca Kai. 2006. What is Science? Illustrated by Sachiko Toshikawa. NY: Henry Holt.

Doudna, Kelly. 2006. We Are Wise, Let's Hypothesize. NY: SandCastle.

Hyde, Natalie. 2009. What's the Plan? Designing Your Experiment. NY: Crabtree Publishing Company.

Johnson, Robin. 2010. What Do We Know? Drawing Conclusions and Answering Questions. NY: Crabtree Publishing Company.

Lehn, Barbara. 1999. What is a Scientist? Photographs by Carol Krauss.Minneapolis, MN: Millbrook.

Lionni, Leo. 1974. Fish is Fish. NY: Dragonfly Books.
Rusch, Elizabeth. 2007. Will It Blow? Illustrated by K.E. Lewis. Seattle, WA: Sasquatch Books.
Serafini, Frank. 2008. Looking Closely Across the Desert. Tonawanda, NY: Kids Can Press.

------------------. 2008. Looking Closely Along the Shore. Tonawanda, NY: Kids Can Press.

------------------. 2008. Looking Closely Around the Pond. Tonawanda, NY: Kids Can Press.

------------------. 2008. Looking Closely in the Rain Forest. Tonawanda, NY: Kids Can Press.

------------------. 2008. Looking Closely Inside the Garden. Tonawanda, NY: Kids Can Press.

------------------. 2008. Looking Closely Through the Forest. Tonawanda, NY: Kids Can Press.

Shower, Paul. 1993. The Listening Walk. Illustrations by Aliki. NY: HarperCollins.

  1. Hurrah! Art and Science are a fabulous combination... Thank you for putting this list together!

  2. Lots of other lists on the blog too for that age group. Search book lists on the blog and you'll get a lot of recommendations.

    Thanks for taking a look:)


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Ultimately, it indexes the scores in an Array and returns it along with the best answer. Note it is only slightly different from the original method, it just calculates the logistic as a function of the input features. It also defines some vals and vars that are originally private and included outside of this method.

The first Some example shows that you can match a Some with the approach shown, but you cant access its information on the righthand side of the expression. When its matched by the second println call, it prints Some(foo), demonstrating that you now have access to the Some object. The second example shows how you can access the value inside the Some, and the third example takes this a step further, giving you access to the Some object itself.

As it turns out, other current explanation models follow this same explanation model, allowing them to all be unified into a singular framework. By summing all these effects and their features, we can approximate the output of the original model. This is defined as an additive feature attribution method. Breaking down g(z) a little more, we attribute some effect to each feature z.

As you read along, you will notice that the main theme is interpretability, and why it is so imperative for machine learning. SHAP is the culmination of several different current explanation models, and represents a unified framework for interpreting model predictions, by assigning each feature an importance value. One of my favorite libraries is SHAP, an indispensable tool for explaining the outputs generated by machine learning models. In turn, these importance values can be plotted, and used to produce beautiful visualizations that are easily interpretable by anyone.

Typically when using this technique, your method will expect an instance that inherits from a base class or trait, and then your case statements will reference subtypes of that base type. The following code shows a more obvious example of this technique. This was inferred in the echoWhatYouGaveMe method, where every Scala type is a subtype of Any.

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3 Ways to Stay Focused for Proper Execution

I love shopping at the local warehouse club store. Where else can you buy a 1,000-count bottle of aspirin, a box of 50 hot dogs, and snow tires all at the same time? On a recent visit to the superstore, I navigated my oversized cart through the aisles. My eyes darted between my shopping list, my fistful of coupons, and the floor-to-ceiling overstocked shelves. I made light work of my list, and I loaded several boxes of goodies into the trunk of my car.

Remove the clutter

When I returned home, I began putting away the spoils. I grabbed a 3-pack of toothpaste and made my way to the bathroom closet. Yikes! I was confronted with a disorganized hodge podge of towels, cough and cold medicine, lightbulbs and – for some reason – a sole children’s house slipper.

I began organizing the closet to create a sensible space for the toothpaste. That’s when I uncovered 6 tubes of Crest still in their shrink wrapped packaging. There had been so much extra stuff in the way, I didn’t know what I already had!

I shouldn’t be surprised. I find that the same thing can happen to my to-do list, my calendar, and even my goals and long-term plans if I let it happen. With busy professional lives and busy home lives, I find that as Work|Life Warriors, we’re particularly vulnerable to cluttered living. We convince ourselves that we can do it all simply by pushing harder. This works right up until it doesn’t.

Here’s a 3-step plan you can use to keep yourself focused on proper execution:

  • Know what matters most. We pride ourselves on being incredibly busy all the time. We are quick to sign up for more, but each additional thing takes us further away from our most pressing goals and objectives. We have to be crystal clear about which life areas, values, and goals are most important to us.
  • Remove the clutter. Remember the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule. In productivity terms, 80% of the value we produce comes from 20% of the things we’re doing. Start by identifying extraneous activities. What are you doing that you can stop doing? Every little bit extra is just an extra distraction. Move on to patterns of thinking that you can do without. Finally, tackle emotional responses that aren’t serving you well. If it doesn’t help you grow, it’s got to go.
  • Become a “Defensive Driver”. I’m not referring to the automotive sense of that phrase here. Instead, I’m talking about the combination of vigilantly preventing distractions while continuing to drive the results that matter. Both are essential. Both are equal parts of the Warrior’s mindset.

Like most people, you probably struggle to stay on the path to successful living. By following the 3-step plan above, you can increase your chances of proper execution as you charge toward your most important and closely held goals.

Incidents like my triple-buy toothpaste fiasco serve as a sort of canary in a coal mine – a clear warning signal that I need to get back to basics. On the plus side, it gave me an opportunity to call timeout and regroup. I suppose I can also take comfort in knowing that I’m well equipped in the battle against gingivitis.

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What techniques do you use to simplify your life? Share your thoughts and experiences in the Comments section below.

5 Time-Saving Tips to Power Your Productivity

Over the years, I’ve become something of a pack rat. Even a simple overnight getaway with my bride usually starts with a suitcase that looks like it ate a Volkswagen Beetle.

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I shouldn’t be surprised that my luggage groans since I do the same thing with my daily to-do list. I’ve set some pretty lofty goals for myself, I work hard at my job, and I have a bustling family. This means that I’ve needed to develop systems and techniques to help me stay focused and maximize where my time goes.

If you want to boost your personal productivity, try a few of my time-saving tips:

Nighttime is the Right Time
I wake up super-early most days. Whether I’ll be headed to work or to the gym on a given morning, I make sure to lay out any gear I need the night before. I’m not going to be at my best at 4:30am if I’m rooting around the house for an errant shoe or a must-have file folder. This practice not only makes me more efficient, it ensures a stress-free start to my day.

Batch It Up
My to do list typically includes a variety of work and home related items. In a recent post, I shared that Todoist is my preferred go-to app for managing my recurring and one-off tasks. I’ve found that I can dramatically improve my efficiency by grouping similar items. I make sure to tag each item with where it will take place. Two popular examples are “Computer” and “Town” (meaning something I can do online or somewhere that I have to drive to in order to get it done). Then I simply drag and drop my to do list items into their order. Nothing is forgotten, and when driving, I can map the most efficient route through the mean streets of Cape Cod ahead of time.

Tame That Email
Like most people, I get way too much email. It occurred to me that I kept deleting messages from the same sources over and over. Now, I use Unroll.me, an email management system. It scans my inbox, and it tells me which companies/organizations are sending me mail. For each sender, I can choose to roll it up into a daily digest, unsubscribe from that list, or keep those messages coming to my Inbox. It’s been a huge timesaver for me.

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Save It for Later
I often come across an article or a website that I want to dive into, but I just don’t have enough time to do so at the moment. I used to keep dozens of tabs open in my browser, but I’ve had enough crashes and reboots to know this doesn’t work well. Now I use Google Keep to manage a few different “later” stashes like articles, blog ideas, podcasts, and websites. The Pocket app is another good choice for this. When I get a spare moment – at the end of the day, between meetings, or while waiting in line on the weekend – I can refer back to my list.

Grocery Grid
In full disclosure, my bride thinks that this practice of mine is completely ridiculous. Even so, I love it, so here you go. When I’m making out my grocery list, I write down the items in their spatial order based on the store’s layout. For the store where I do most of my shopping, it’s basically produce, deli, international, canned veggies, meat, etc. Having my list laid out the right way means fewer times backtracking to places I’ve already been. You know, the way I do when the love of my life makes the shopping list.

Those are just a few of the tools and techniques that I use to find efficiencies in a life that’s chock full of goal pursuits. There are many great time-saving suggestions on the web, but I believe the most important change is in your mindset. Your time is very precious, and you need to be hyper-diligent about how you spend it.

If you need a bit of extra motivation, run the numbers on how much you earn per hour at work. If that pile of cash were sitting on the table in front of you, wouldn’t you want to maximize your return if you were going to invest it?

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What tools or techniques do you use to maximize your efficiency and productivity? Share them below in the comments section.

3 Goal-Setting Mistakes That Will Derail your 2017

I’ve studied subjects ranging from linguistics to gender studies to abnormal psychology during my many years of schoolwork. Surprisingly, I’ve never seen a class dedicated to goal-setting.

rusted car symbolizing failures in goal-setting

Everything I’ve learned about this topic has been through a process of trial and error. I often write about what works when it comes to personal development, but it’s also helpful to look at those “oh crap” moments.

Here are 3 goal-setting mistakes that will derail your year if you let them:

1. Pursuing Goals That Aren’t Clear

Aspirations such as lose weight, spend more time with family, or increase savings are great starting points, but these loose notions aren’t goals just yet. Got a bit further to make your goals crystal clear in your mind.

How much weight do you plan to lose and by when? What does “more time with family” look like exactly and how will you make it so? We’ve all heard of the SMART goals convention – goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-Based – but we need to apply this rubric to our goal pursuits if we’re going to make them a reality.

2. Setting Too many goals

I used to make this mistake. I was supremely motivated, and I made sure to capitalize on the natural renewal that comes with the beginning of a new year. One year, I schemed and schemed, and I developed a roster of 53 personal goals. As the year progressed, there were points where I felt I was investing as much time in managing my goals as achieving them.

Especially if you’re just starting out, choose a manageable number of goals to chase. I recommend 5-8 across a few parts of your life. If things are going well, you can always stack on new goals later.

3. Starting Too Many New Things at Once

Changing behaviors and habits is one of the most difficult parts of goal attainment, second only to changing your mindset. It’s tempting to start a new year strong by introducing several new behaviors at once. Drive by the parking lot of any health club during the first two weeks of January, and you’ll see that they’re bursting with eager goal seekers.

Life can get in the way without focus, though, and if you take on too much change, you may soon find yourself off track. This year, I’ve decided that I’d like to meditate every day. I’ve given myself permission, however, not to begin until April so I can make room for new fitness and writing goals until then.

Fortunately, these common problems don’t have to derail your year. Take this opportunity to check in on your 2017 goals. If you haven’t set any yet, this is the perfect time!

Get clear about what you want to accomplish and who you want to become this year. Set a few goals that really resonate with you, and focus on the mindset and behavior changes it will take to achieve them. Accept that growing into your goals is better than putting them at risk by taking on too much at once.

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What poses the greatest threat to your goal pursuits this year, and how do you plan to overcome it? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

10 Simple Tools to Crush Your Goals in 2017

When I first became a homeowner, my toolbox consisted of a hammer, a few random screwdrivers, and a paint scraper. Every home improvement project meant another trip to the hardware store to pick up a new tool.

Me: “Can you tell me where to find your most powerful blowtorch?”
Clerk: “Um … can I ask what you’re working on?”

Since then, I’ve amassed a collection of tools that’s sufficient for most any job.

Just as the right tool is essential when working around the house, we need tools to reach our most important personal goals.

Here are 10 simple tools you can use to power your 2017 goal pursuits.

[1] Mind Map
A mind map is a diagram that helps you visually organize information. When I set personal goals, I like to make sure they cover multiple areas in my life. A mind map helps me quickly take a “big picture” view of my goals, drill down into the details, and make adjustments as necessary. You can make a mind map using a single sheet of paper, but because you’re going to want to make frequent changes, a down-and-dirty set of sticky notes is a better option.

I like to have my mind map with me at all times, so I use an app called MindNode. Other mind mapping software options include Mindjet, Mindmeister, and XMind. In a pinch, you can use Microsoft PowerPoint or Lucidchart for mind mapping, as well.

[2] Vision Board
A vision board is a collection of images or graphics that relate to your goals and aspirations. Saving your pennies for a shiny new car? Why not grab a pic of the model you want? You can collect symbolic pictures related to fitness, career, or family goals … whatever you’d like to make a part of your life. Any time you need a boost of motivation, have a satisfying look at your vision board.

If you want to learn more, check out productivity legend Jack Canfied’s tips on creating a vision board.

[3] Inspirational Quotes
I love to read the inspirational words of historical figures, philosophers, artists, and other accomplished people. Their quotes can instill wisdom, enthusiasm, and commitment. Each week, I choose a new inspirational quote, and I post it outside my office for myself and my co-workers.

You can find inspirational quotes using keyword search terms at one of any number of quote sites. One of my favorites is BrainyQuote. I’ve also started using GoodReads for quotes from book passages. If you’re a visual person, there are also gobs of photo-and-quote pins on Pinterest and at Quotographed.

[4] Blogs
There are several great blogs covering the topics of motivation, success, productivity, and other important goal-related topics. While I consume a variety of books, audiobooks, and magazines on these topics, I particularly like following bloggers. They post frequently on a wide variety of subjects, and you can easily make a personal connection with them through social media.

Some of my favorite follows are Michael Hyatt, James Clear, and Leo Babauta’s Zen Habits. I also enjoy posts featured on The Muse and Lifehack.

[5] Calendar
The best goals are framed as time-based goals, so a calendar is an essential goal-setting tool. I use a combination of print and online calendars to manage my goal pursuits. I have different versions representing different time periods.

Like most people, I use Outlook and Apple’s Calendar app to manage my daily and weekly appointments. At home, my bride and I use a weekly planner drawn onto a 4’ x 6’ whiteboard mounted in our kitchen. It helps us manage a household that includes three busy teenagers, a horse, a dog, and a cat. In my office, I’ve posted long-range calendars that cover 3-month, 1-year, and 2-year planning periods.

If I miss a deadline, it won’t be because I don’t have enough calendars!

[6] To Do App
I am an unapologetic To Do List junkie. For years, I maintained a written log of my To Do lists in a bright pink notebook. I chose pink because it was easy to locate anywhere in the house. A few years ago, I went high-tech by downloading a to do app that runs on my phone, my tablet, my laptop, and the family iMac. I use it to track my progress, auto-schedule recurring tasks, group and label activities, set reminders, and more.

My to do app of choice is Todoist, but there are many including Wunderlist, Remember The Milk, and Any.do among others.

[7] Visible Reminders
For too many people, goals are “out of sight, out of mind”. Once you’ve put in the effort to set a great goal, make sure you keep it front-and-center. It’s easy to write your goal on a sticky note and post it on your bathroom mirror, the dashboard of your car, or your refrigerator.

Any place that reminds you that a better you awaits is the right place. If you find that your goal reminder is fading into the background after a while, simply move it to a new location.

[8] Spreadsheet
Spreadsheets aren’t just for finance nerds. You can create a simple spreadsheet that clearly lays out your goal intentions. Then you can use it to track your progress toward making your goals a reality. Thanks to online tools like Google Sheets, you can always have your goals spreadsheet at your fingertips. That makes this tool particularly powerful for daily progress tracking.

If you want to tap into the behavior-changing power of spreadsheets, check out my recent blog post that explains how.

[9] Journal
When we pursue our goals – particularly challenging ones – we have to develop new skills, conjure up new ideas, and confront emotional trials and tribulations. A personal journal can serve as a key ally in this process of personal development. Capturing your thoughts and feelings may sound a bit new age to some, but just a few minutes a day can make a dramatic shift if you’re willing to give it a go.

One of the best instructional guides I’ve seen on how to keep a journal is this audiobook from my virtual mentor Jim Rohn. It’s an easy, breezy listen for high achievers.

[10] Accountability Partner
A great way to ensure that you follow through on a goal is to tell someone close to you about your intentions. Whether you tap your spouse, a friend, or a co-worker, a bit of added accountability can go a long way. If your goal buddy is pursuing a similar goal – think healthy eating habits, reading for professional development, or cleaning out the clutter – all the better as you can push one another on to victory.

If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of recruiting an accountability partner, check out Jessica Stillman’s article on this topic.

What do you think? Are there any tools I’ve missed? Please share your suggestions using the comments section below.

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How to Visualize Your Future Success

A few weeks ago, I found myself looking out my front window with a bit of trepidation. A change of seasons had buried my lush green lawn under a thick blanket of brown leaves. Fall cleanup was in order, and I knew I had a long day ahead of me.

I collected the tools of the leaf-clearing trade – leaf blower, rakes, tarp, Beyoncé playlist – and I headed out to face my foe. I blew a swath of leaves in one direction and then turned to tackle another section. If there’s a best-way-to-clear-leaves gene, it must skip a generation, because it was immediately apparent that my strategy was ineffective at best. I felt my motivation slowly ebbing away.

Fortunately, with age comes wisdom, and I’ve learned a lot about myself over time. Through trial and error, I’ve discovered several goal-related techniques that help me stay on course until I accomplish my mission.

One bit of self-awareness came as I discovered that I like to make visible progress against my goals. I need to be able to see what’s ahead and the little wins I’m experiencing along the way. With this in mind, I decided to use my trusty leaf blower to create a single, wide stretch of leafless lawn.

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Green Means Go!

It may seem silly, but this simple act did a few things for me: It gave me a clear picture of my final goal, and it gave me reassurance that progress was, in fact, possible. I was eventually able to parlay that little win into a full-blown victory over my leafy nemesis.

When we’re pursuing big goals – particularly abstract goals – it’s all too easy for us to become frustrated. We may not feel like we’re making progress or that we’re not on the right track. If we can frame our goals in a new way, we can actually visualize the progress that we’re making. Doing so helps us remember that what we’re trying to achieve is possible, and we can build much needed momentum to carry us forward.

Not all of my goals involve deciduous trees, of course. One tool I often use to make my action plans and progress visible is a dead-simple Google Spreadsheet. I find that this approach works really well for goals that require daily or weekly actions, and it’s super easy to create and update on all of my devices.

Here’s an example of a spreadsheet that I’ve recently started using to track my progress against my triathlon training plan:

Easy goal tracking spreadsheet

Easy goal tracking spreadsheet

A few notes about this goal tracking tool:

  1. I prefer to use an online spreadsheet so that I can update my progress from any device, any place, at any time.
  2. I choose to start my week with Mondays as I’m a work-first guy and I find this European approach more fashionable. Plus, it’s called a weekend so who am I to disagree?
  3. When setting up my spreadsheet, I write in the first Monday date in cell A2. In cell A3, I use the formula “=A2+7”. This way, I can drag cell A3 down into as many future dates as I’d like.
  4. If I have planned actions in advance (like specific workouts) I write them into the cells. For other goals such as “meditate for 15 minutes every day”, I would keep the future cells blank and color them as I go.
  5. If I complete the action as planned, I color code that day’s cell Green.
  6. If I start the action but don’t achieve 100% of my target, I color code that day’s cell Yellow.
  7. If I blow a day completely, I don’t color code it Red. I find that this is too negative for me. Instead, I just leave it white.
  8. I do allow myself to cheat a little. If I miss a day of meditating but I make it up the next day, I mark both cells as Green since the work got done. Somehow, I still manage to sleep soundly at night and nobody has ever called the goals police.
  9. It’s incredibly motivating over time to see a long chain of Green wins! Even if there are a few whites in there, the overall achievement trend is still motivating.

Simple tools can go a long way toward helping you get started on your goals and to maintain your progress toward being your best. Whether raking leaves, pursuing a fitness goal, launching a new business, or just about any other positive thing you’d like to bring into your life, making visible progress can propel you toward long-term success.

What tools or techniques have you used to achieve an important goal? Share your experience using the comments section below.

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Tuesday, 8 July 2008

new windows

I have four new windows at the front now, and another two to go. Also the front door, which will be a bit of a pain as I have to move all the books and shelves so they can get at the frame. Spent ages today filling in and painting and clearing up. Was too tired to go to tap, so sat and read 'A Spot of Bother' by Mark Haddon.
Why is it that when I am off work I always end up more knackered than when I am at work?

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AZ Artist, Marjory Boyer has been passionate about art since she was a small child growing up in Phoenix. She remembers waking at the break of dawn during summer breaks for the sole purpose of lying on her backyard lawn to quietly reproduce on paper the surprises that nature brought each morning.

Marjory’s committment and desire to achieve in the field of arts continued throughout her life. She was educated in both fine arts and graphic design.

Her career began in graphic design where her work was shown both locally and nationally in the form of ads, logos, brocheres, signs, and billboard designs. As a second career she continued to paint, perfect, and pursue her dreams as a fine artist.

Today Marjory is a recognized award winning artist who is active in fine art shows thoughout Az. She paints mainly feel-good subjects that invites the viewer to step in and sit awhile. She works mainly from photos she has taken, but occasionally she is inspired by a single object such as a windsock blowing in the breeze, which became the focal point of an entirely imagined coastal patio scene in her painting entitled “My Perfect Day”.

The quiet beauty of Arizona deserts and the wonderful coastal scenes of California and Oregon are often her choice of subjuct matter. With each painting she strives to incorporate all five senses to fully capture the moment.

Acrylics is her media of choice for the convenience and fast drying ability, but many of her works are also painted in both oil and watercolors.

Marjory has been an art instructor since 2004. She currently teaches in both acrylics, water-based oil, and watercolor. Her life long experiences and knowledge in almost all aspects of art provides her the ability to help other aspiring artists achieve their personal goals within her classes.

As a co-founder and previous V.P. of the N.E. Valley Artists League, a juried member of the AZ Art Alliance, and a member of the Consortium for Arts, Marjory remains very active in the arts.


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When we think about what's necessary to align an organization during a time of change, we often underestimate the importance of the executive team members throughout that journey.

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Greetings and salutations. Call me Fist, I'm a proud Kentuckian and I've used metal to help me get through the suffering of living in the bible belt. I am an encyclopedia of metal. I'm a fan of all types of metal. My main goal here is to help people find more music they will fall in love with. Hope you enjoy our words! \m/

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State Of The Art: Fargo’s SWING LOW [Album Streams]

Swing Low are a 4 piece Hardcore band from Fargo, North Dakota. These guys would make any old school hardcore fan proud with the music they have created. They include the basic elements of hardcore, but they also include their own spin and a modern take as well making them more unique than your average hardcore band. Fargo is one lucky city to have these guys playing shows around that area. Swing Low released their debut EP ‘MMXIV’ on September 21, 2014. The album was recorded at Howl Street Recordings by Shane Hochstetler (Satan’s Dealer, Corpse Donor, Speed Freaks). They followed that up with another EP titled ‘Learned Ignorace’ which released January 25, 2016. This time the band recorded with Aric Ficek at Winterland Studios. The next release by the band came on July 10, 2017 in the form of a split with the band War Prayer. Swing Low contributed two songs to the split including “Malice” and “Regression.” When the band was in the studio recording for the split they also recorded an additional track which they held onto for 6 months and released on January 6, 2018. The single was a cover of Disembodied’s “Gone.” Disembodied is a hardcore punk band that formed in 1995 in Minnesota. They reunited in 2008 and 2 of the founding members also formed Martyr A.D. when the band originally broke up. Last May Swing Low released 2 tracks on what they called the ‘Summer Promo.’ The two tracks include “Death Tax” and “Built From Shame” and is the most recent release from the band. One thing to note is that the band has recorded every release in a different studio and producer/mixer. I believe this has aided in keeping their music fresh and allows them to let their music progress. Continue reading

The original Static-X line-up from the 1999 platinum-selling debut full-length album, Wisconsin Death Trip – bassist Tony Campos, guitarist Koichi Fukuda and drummer Ken Jay – are putting the finishing touches on their seventh studio album, entitled ‘Project Regeneration’ which is set to release sometime in November. The album will feature 12 brand new Static-X tracks and contains several vocal performances and musical compositions by the late great Wayne Static who passed away on November 1, 2014. Along with the help of Static-X’s long-time producer Ulrich Wild, the band is in the process of completing the album now. Continue reading

Drummer Sam McCandless Re-Joins COLD; On Tour Now!

Cold fans had a wonderful surprise Thursday night (August 29th) when the band kicked off their Broken Human Tour in Teaneck, New Jersey at Debonair Music Hall. The tour; their first in 8 years is in support of the bands sixth studio album ‘The Things We Can’t Stop’ set to release September 13 via Napalm Records. On January 14, 2018 Cold announced that drummer and one of the founding members of the band Sam McCandless would not be joining the band on the new album or tour to pursue other commitments and to work on his other band The Cocky Bitches. Sam is beloved by fans and is an integral part of the band, not to mention he is a tremendously talents drummer that puts on an amazing show. Sam was Stepping in to fill some big shoes was drummer Ethan York. Ethan has spent the last year or so with the band. Fans were shocked when they arrived for the first date of the bands current tour to see none other than Sam McCandless with the band. Some initially thought he may just be there to see the show and support the band, but when the lights turned down and the band made their way to the stage Sam made his way to his throne behind the drum kit. He later confirmed to a member of the fan group Cold Army that he was back in Cold permanently. Continue reading

Review: DOWNTREND – ‘4’ EP [Lyric Video]

Downtrend formed in 2004 and has went through a few lineup changes since then. The band retains founding members Josh Crum and Jeremy Chaney. Long time member drummer J.D. Hall takes his seat behind the drum kit adding his style and showmanship to the band. Hall and Chaney were also formerly bandmates in the crushingly heavy group Voices Of Aggression. The chemistry among these three gents is amazing, which can be heard in their music and seen live when they take the stage. Mike Jackson has been the voice of the band for over a decade, after a brief departure from the band he has returned to his home behind the microphone. In the bands 10+ years their sound has changed and progressed but the biggest thing about the band is the heart and passion they have for music. Continue reading

Beloved Kentucky Band P.Y.L.O.T. Releases Discography On Streaming Services!

P.Y.L.O.T. was a staple in the South Central Kentucky music scene during the early to mid 2000’s. They have just announced for the first time they are making their entire discography available for online streaming services everywhere. For those unfamiliar with P.Y.L.O.T. they formed in 2000 in Glasgow, Kentucky by founding members Wes Buchanan- Guitar & Programming, Tony Oswald- Vocals, Cody Meek- Guitar and “Shep” aka Matt Shepherd- Bass, while they were still attending Glasgow High School. The had a proggressive sound with some elements of industrial metal. P.Y.L.O.T. featured both beautiful melodic vocals as well as intense aggressive screams. The quartet jammed for a few years with a drum machine providing the beats. Wade Tucker joined the band in 2002 as P.Y.L.O.T.’s  first drummer, although they still implemented the drum machine in most all their songs. In 2004 Wade Tucked exited the band making way for drummer Matt Devore to join the founding members of the band and remained with them until their final show in May of 2008. Continue reading

QUIET RIOT To Release ‘Hollywood Cowboys’ Via Frontiers Music [Debut Single Stream]

Quiet Riot is a rock & roll phenomenon. Widely known as the first heavy metal band to top the US pop charts, the Los Angeles quartet became a global sensation thanks to their monsterous smash hit 1983 album, ‘Metal Health.’ That album topped the Billboard album charts for several months and the follow up album, ‘Condition Critical’ went double platinum. The band has continued to record (a total of 11 studio albums) and tour throughout their 30 + year history. The only remaining original member Frankie Banali’s history with Quiet Riot spans over 34 years and he has the distinction of being the only member of Quiet Riot to have recorded on every single Quiet Riot release. The band has now announced a November 8th release date for their upcoming album ‘Hollywood Cowboys.’ The album features 12 stunning tracks and was produced by Fankie Banali. The first single from the album “Don’t Call it Love,” is available for streaming below. Pre-order the album and stream the single here. Continue reading

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS To Release ‘Explorers’ EP; Includes 2 Cover Songs! [Teaser Video]

Unleash The Archers return with their new EP ‘Explorers,’ to be released on October 11, 2019 via Napalm Records, only two years after having released their smashing album ‘Apex.’ The EP will feature two cover songs. The first single to be released on August 30, 2019 is called “Northwest Passage”, originally written and performed by Stan Rogers. For those unfamiliar with Stan Rogers he was a baritone Canadian folk singer who released 10 albums and 2 greatest hits releases. Rogers was killed alongside 22 other passengers most likely of smoke inhalation on June 2, 1983, while traveling on Air Canada Flight 797 from Dallas, Texas to Toronto. Unleash The Archers have chosen to cover the song “Northwest Passage” which is the title track from Roger’s 1981 release. The second track on the EP is a cover of the Teaze song “Heartless World.” Teaze was a Canadian hard rock band that was active from 1975-1981. The band released four studio albums and a live album recorded in Japan. “Heartless World” comes from the bands 1979 album ‘One Night Stands.’ Both tracks on the ‘Explorers’ EP are meant to pay homage to Canadian artists. Continue reading

LOUDER THAN LIFE 2019 Ticket Giveaway! [Entry Details]

Louder Than Life is back with yet another star studded lineup after being forced to cancel the festival in 2018 due to flooding at Champions Park, which also caused the Bourbon & Beyond Festival to cancel the final day of that festival as well. The flooding caused immense damage to the festival grounds so the team at Danny Wimmer Presents and the city of Louisville found a new home for not only Louder Than Life and Bourbon & Beyond but also the new country music festival Hometown Rising. The new home for the 3 consecutive weekends of music and spirits will be held at the Highland Festival Grounds At the Kentucky Expo Center. Keyword being “Highland,” so the rains won’t stop us in 2019. Guns N’ Roses will be the major headliner this year along with Slipknot performing after their brand new album release that has been the talk of the metal world. Guns N’ Roses alone is enough to have Loudmouths already packing their bags in anticipation to head to Louisville or should we say “Paradise City.” Continue reading

State Of The Art: Delaware’s TO THE DEATH [Song Streams]

Formed in June of 2016 in Delaware City, Delaware To The Death brings us some of the finest metalcore to birthed in the New England states. The current lineup includes Josh Tucker on vocals, Tyler Sargent and Chris Bullen providing the riffs on guitar and current drummer Tyler Foraker. The band is currently looking for a new drummer  as the current percussionist Tyler Foraker is moving to Florida.  The band has yet to release a full length or EP but they have dropped tracks over their 3 year career that have instantly made us fans. The bands recent member changes have cause the band to delay work on their upcoming EP, but they are in hopes to get the ball rolling again this winter. In addition to providing guitar work for the band Chris Bullen also produces the bands work and does a tremendous job as we can see in previously released singles. “Bred For War” was the first single To The Death released in 2016 not long after their formation. They followed that up with the release of “Beyond Repair” in 2017, and most recently the band dropped the single “Triumph” in May of this year. Continue reading


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Review: CROWN THE EMPIRE – ‘Sudden Sky’ [Official Music Videos]

With only 3 albums and 1 full EP on their name Crown The Empire quickly managed to claim theirselves a spot in the metalcore scene among bands like Memphis May Fire, Of Mice And Men and many more. And now after almost exactly 3 years since the release of ‘Retrograte’ they are ready to blow you away yet again with upcoming record ‘Sudden Sky’!

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UNDEROATH’S Erase Me Tour Arrives In Minneapolis! [Review & Photo Gallery]

Underoath has returned with a vengeance. The band released the album “Erase Me” earlier in the year and is bringing a renewed excitement to its fans across the United States. Dance Gavin Dance, Crown The Empire, and The Plot In You provided support. Unfortunately a weather event pushed my commute time from twenty-five minutes to two-hours. I arrived just as The Plot In You was leaving the stage. Continue reading

BLACK VEIL BRIDES Announce US & EU Tour With Asking Alexandria And Crown The Empire!

Black Veil Brides just announced ”The Resurrection Tour” with co-headliner Asking Alexandria and special guest Crown The Empire, they will be hitting many US states as well as the UK, Germany and last but certainly not least Holland!

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How To Do Product Photography To Increase Your Online Sales?

People purchase the product online just because of convenience but one sacrifice they have to make that they don’t have ability to touch and feel it. So, before buying anything their decision completely dependon the images of the product. If your product image contains all about your product like colour, size, dimension and material then customer can make their decision easily. So, as for an online seller it is important to show your product in the best way via images so that they can attract the customer as well as can give the clarity about product.

While doing the photography pay attention on the below mention points to easily grow your online business.

High-resolution Images
Always try to shot the images of product with a professional camera with a high-resolution lens. They should be of good quality. Never use the blurry images and in addition to this the  images should convey the details in a manner that make a clear picture of product in viewer’s mind. Good and clear image of product help the customer in decision making while shopping at your online portal.

Image Angle
When customer search the product on any online portal, images always have front view of product visible to customer. The image that contains the front view of the product is called the main image. Except the front view no other view is suitable for main image. Apart from the main image rest part of the product is also captured, so that with the help of this images customer can know and see your project from every angle.

White Background
When you are uploading the images the another important thing is the background. Try to provide a white background for all images because it helps a lot in emphasizing the product. If the colour of the product is also white then you can use any light colour for the this or slightly tweak the tone of the white background.

Product Size
The product size should be appropriate and the images should not be too large or too small. In a large picture some feature may go out of focus whereas in small there is a lot of white space around the image and sometimes, it also lead to missing of details about the product. So, try to avoid both of the situations.

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When you are taking the images of product try to maintain the transparency. If you are showing the accessories with product this can confuse the customer and after purchase, if the customer is not getting that item shown in image, it will make your image bad in front of customers.

Product image are the important factor for customer to make decision of purchase, so, it is the most important factor for seller to focus on it. So, follow the tips, capture a perfect click with a very perfect camera and upload it to your portal to impress your customers.

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text: Template-Nest version 0.01 ========================== Template::Nest - manipulate a generic template structure via a perl hash INSTALLATION To install this module type the following: perl Makefile.PL make make test make install DEPENDENCIES This module requires these other modules and libraries: Carp File::Spec COPYRIGHT AND LICENCE Put the correct copyright and licence information here. Copyright (C) 2018 by Tom Gracey This library is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the same terms as Perl itself, either Perl version 5.20.1 or, at your option, any later version of Perl 5 you may have available.