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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Takeshi Terauchi Let's Go Terry! & Show # 497

Takeshi Terauchi is an Instrumental/Surf guitarist from Japan that has earned a legendary status overseas, but is fairly unknown in North America.  His guitar playing style is frequently described as wild and frantic and he is also often listed as being a contemporary in regards to his guitar playing ability alongside artists such as Davie Allan & The Arrows, Link Wray and The Ventures.  Takeshi or Terry as he goes by, started playing guitar in Jimmy Tokita & The Playboys who played Country and Western styled music.  In 1962, Terry formed Takeshi Terauchi & The Blue Jeans, an instrumental group that performed instrumental Surf music.  The band played what was called “eleki” music, which was a new thing at the time, but basically meant electric guitar music.  The “eleki boom” was spearheaded by The Ventures visit to Japan in 1962, which resulted in thousands of young aspiring Japanese musicians to create electric guitar music.  Takeshi played with The Blue Jeans until 1966, right around the time of the British invasion when bands such as the The Beatles and others of that time made their mark in the US and around the world.  Being influenced by British Invasion styled sounds at the time or as what was commonly referred to as GS (Group Sounds), Terry formed Takeshi Terauchi & The Bunnys who also incorporated vocal numbers into their sound.  This was done in addition to the Instrumental Rock and Surf stylings that were first explored in The Blue Jeans.

The first album released by The Bunnys was the album Let’s Go Terry!, which was prefaced by the December 1966 single “Terry’s Theme” and was backed with the energetic and frenzied “Test Driver”.  Both these songs would make it on the Let’g Go Terry! album, which also goes by the name Bunnys TanjouLet’s Go Terry! brought forth a dirty Garage and Punk styled sound at times, blended with 60s Pop Group Sounds influenced by the British Invasion sound and also traditional Japanese Folk songs, which would be incorporated and adapted to Terry’s “eleki” guitar sound in more detail on The Bunny’s second full length album entitled Seico Tera Uchi Bushi.  Let’s Go Terry! featured many fuzzed out Garage riffs blended with a Punk attitude songs such as “Black Carnation” that also features prominent and haunting organ parts, “The Glamour Of The Sun” which is an organ fuelled song that sounds like an amped version of the early Kinks sound.  “Terry’s Theme” which was first released as a single, features a more mid tempo pace, but an extremely catchy melodic guitar line, while “Test Driver” begins with a hectic drum pattern, followed by a building organ part before the guitar kicks in with a frantic western twang.

The vocal tracks on this album are also worth mentioning.  Despite begin sung in Japanese it is difficult to ignore “Irrevocable Vow”, a slower paced Pop song that sounds influenced by fifties Rock ballads, “Burning, Burning” that seems to blend a sixties Garage sound with Minyo, Japanese Folk elements.  The middle section of this song slows down as shouting is heard.  The song then launches into a solo that sounds influenced by Dave Davies.  “Dream In The Ocean” sounds like it could have been influenced by the early sounds of The Beach Boys, while “I Believe” ends the album in a slower fashion with its flamenco styled guitar parts.

Takeshi Terauchi & The Bunnys did not remain together too long, they disbanded in 1968.  It was rumoured that he reformed The Blue Jeans to focus on his guitar playing and get away from the Group Sounds that were prevalent in The Bunnys.  Throughout this period with The Bunnys, there was however a plethora of material released.  The Bunnys released sixteen singles and six albums.  In 1969, Terry reformed The Blue Jeans and has continued to play with the band ever since.  1966’s Let’s Go Terry! still stands as a testament to the wild Rock and Roll sound that Takeshi Terauchi could produce and balance with slower vocal based, Group Sound material.  Songs such as “Burning, Burning”, “Test Driver”, “Black Carnation” and “The Flying Guitar” all serve as examples of the Garage and Punk aesthetic that was displayed by Takeshi Terauchi that he blended with his Ventures and instrumental Surf Rock sounds.  Although Takeshi Terauchi has played a variety musical genres, Let’s Go Terry! is one of the examples of him branching out.  The song “Irrevocable Vow” is perhaps a good metaphor for not only this album, but Takeshi Terauchi’s time with The Bunnys.  Irrevocable means in essence something that cannot be reversed or changed.  With Let’s Go Terry! and his work with The Bunnys, Takeshi Terauchi incorporated Group Sounds into his music and after a short period of time and a wealth of music that was produced during that time frame, it was over and he moved on to something else.  Takeshi Terauchi did not go back or change or continue with the music he once created with The Bunnys, but the music remains for us to discover.

This year's Revolution Surf program once again featured a guest segment from Derk Brigante of the Surfphony of Derstruction 2000 podcast. Derk previously had his program Surfphony of Derstruction on CJAM FM, but it now continues a podcast online.  His podcasts are highly recommended, which draw from a well of new and old Surf music.  Derk also first introduced me to Takeshi Terauchi many years ago, his selections for this years Revolution Surf were both interesting and diverse.  You can hear his podcasts over at his Surfphony of Derstruction blog and also like his page on Facebook.

Surf Rock Play List:

1. Os Morgans - Opus (Portuguese Nuggets Vol 1: A Trip To 60's Portuguese Beat Surf And Garage Rock - 2006)
2. The Future Primitives - Everybody Up (Fender IV Cover) (Songs We Taught Ourselves - 2013)
3. Wes Dakus & The Rebels - Cavalier Twist (Wes Dakus & The Rebels Vol 1 - 2006)
4. The Mel-Tones - Kung Fu Saturdays (Surf Sensation - 2004)
5. Jon & The Nightriders - Hit Man (Charge Of The Nightriders - 1984)
6. The Surfites - Surf Reveille (It Came From The Hideout - The Best Of The GaragePunk Hideout Vol 1 - 2011)
7. Les Skyliners - Entre Nous Il Est Fou (Les Introuvables - Volume 2 - 2007)
8. Les Devalons - The Lonely One (instrumental) (Les Introuvables - Volume 7 - 2007)
9. Polaris! - Hypnovista (Polaris - 1997)
10 Eddie Angel - Kawanga (Eddie Angel's Guitar Party - 1997)
11. The Panasonics - Penepede (Introducing The Inscrutable Panasonics (Featuring Eddie Angel On Guitar) - 1995)

12. Takeshi Terauchi - Moanin’ (The World Is Waiting For Terry - 1967)
13. The El Caminos - Hornets Nest (Reverb Explosion - 1997)
14. Yuzo Kayama - Crazy Drivin’ (The Exciting Sounds of Yuzo Kayama And The Launchers - 1966)
15. The Surf Coasters - Redzone Deadzone (The Surf Coasters - 1999)
16. Goggle-A - Reverb Chase (Dendeke Rock Combo - 2003)

17. Takeshi Terauchi & The Bunnys - Terry’s Theme (Let's Go Terry! - 1966)
18. Takeshi Terauchi & The Bunnys - Black Carnation (Let's Go Terry! - 1966)
19. Martin Schiller - The Innocuous Pastiche meets Professor Adventure (The Innocuous Pastiche meets Professor Adventure - 2011)
20. The Vy-Dels - Unknown (New Wave Surf Party! - 1981)
21. The Junior Raymen -I’m Branded (Rumble '66 - 1966)
22. Dead Ghosts - Commanche (That Old Feeling Single - 2010)
23. Pow Wows - The Horse Thief (Live) (Bent Out Of Shape - 2013)
24. Davie Allan & The Arrows - High Rise (Cycle Breed - 2008)
25. The Vondells - Dill Pickles (The Vondells (Unreleased - 2003))
26. Progressives - Man Of Mystery (Lost Legends Of Surf Guitar Vol III - 2003)
27. The Bell Peppers - Salt Shaker (Sizzling Hot Bell Peppers - 2013)
28. Dick Dale And His Del-Tones - Tidal Wave (Summer Surf - 1964)
29. Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet - The Case Of The Missing Lady Fingers (Dim The Lights, Chill The Ham - 1991)

To download this weeks program, visit CJAM's schedule page for Revolution Rock and download the file for February 25. Or subscribe to Revolution Rock as a Podcast.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Grant Green's Solid & Show # 496

Grant Green was a Jazz guitarist that has, as often noted been overlooked during his lifetime. Green was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 6th, 1935, he quickly built up an ability to play guitar and started sitting in Jazz bands as early as age 12. He was influenced by other Jazz guitarists such as Charlie Parker and Charlie Christian, but while he was known as a Jazz guitarist his playing was said to always have been deep rooted in Blues. Green would become associated with the Blue Note label and recorded a large number of recordings for the label both as a sideman and as a solo artist, his recordings total over 20 for Blue Note alone. Later in his career his style would cater more towards Funk and Soul, and after a resurgence of interest in the nineties, Green has come to also be considered the father of “Acid Jazz”.

Many cite 1963’s Idle Moments as one of his best for Blue Note, however in 1964 he recorded two sessions that are often seen as some of his most interesting and inspired works, they also remained unreleased for fifteen years before they saw the light of day. With two thirds of John Coltrane’s rhythm section Elvin Jones on drums and McCoy Tyner on piano and Bob Crenshaw on bass, Green recorded what was to become the album known as Matador in June of 1964. In May of the same year he headed back into the studio with the same core of musicians to record was was to become 1964’s Solid and as such, Solid is seen as a companion piece to Matador. It should also be noted that while Jones, Tyner and Crenshaw are on both of these releases there was a horn section on Solid only. The horn section was James Spaulding on alto saxophone and Joe Henderson on tenor saxophone for Solid. Nevertheless, Solid turned out to be a hard hitting collection of songs, said to reflect a Hard Bop Jazz style, that differs from most of the work that Green is known for.

2010 Music Matters reissue
Solid initially was released with five tracks, “Minor League”, “Ezz-Thetic”, “Grant’s Tune”, “Solid” and “The Kicker”. When it was remastered and reissued for CD, it was appended to include “Wives And Lovers” by Burt Bacharach. The exact same version of this song is also included on Matador. Duke Pearson’s “Minor League” opens the album with an upbeat swing propelled by Elvin Jones’ drumming, Green’s melodically crisp guitar solo lines, which trades off between horn section solos and piano solos, all the while it is held down by Crenshaw’s steady smooth bass lines. “Ezz-Thetic” is said to be an experimental piece with Jazz modal scale stylings from Green, “Grant’s Tune” is the only original composition he has on this release, but this song like Sonny Rollins “Solid”, are deep rooted in Blues. Joe Henderson’s “The Kicker” ends the album in an upbeat and inviting fashion. This song was also found on Bobby Hutcherson’s The Kicker released in 1963, which Green played on as a session guitarist. Green’s version while recorded in 1964 would not be heard until Solid’s posthumous release in 1979.

During his time as a Jazz guitarist comparisons were made between Green and another Jazz guitarist known as Wes Montgomery. While both obviously had technical skill and ability, Green’s style of play has often been said to have been more melodic and crisp and as mentioned previously, rooted in Blues. Grant Green was said to have also played a green guitar, wore a green suit, and even drove a green cadillac, playing into his namesake. Green passed away due to a heart attack on his way to a gig on January 31st, 1979. In addition to his notable Blue Note recordings, his later Funk and Soul inspired recordings are also noteworthy especially 1972’s soundtrack The Final Comedown. Matador along with Solid may not have been heard during Green’s lifetime, but are now seen as some of his most interesting early work recorded for the Blue Note label. They are an example of what was in turn a formative influence on Jazz guitar music put forth by Green.

The Play List:

1. A.C. Reed - I Got Money To Burn (I’d Rather Fight Than Switch/I Got Money To Burn Single - 1963)
2. Thunderbirds – Thunderbird Twist (Jerk Boom! Bam! Vol.5 - 2012)
3. Irma Thomas – I Did My Part (It’s Raining/I Did My Part Single - 1962)
4. Mable King – Go Back Home Young Fella (Go Back Home Young Fella/Lefty Single - 1962)
5. Bo Diddley – Mr. Custer (Live) (Bo Diddley’s Beach Party - 1963)
6. Andre Williams - Goin’ Down To Tia Juana (Goin' Down To Tia Juana/Pulling Time Single - 1955)
7. The Five Dollars – That’s The Way It Goes (Nolan Strong & The Diablos Meet The Five Dollars - From The Beginning To Now - 1963)
8. Nolan Strong & The Diablos – Jump, Shake and Move (Daddy Rock - 1963)
9. Joe Weaver & His Blue Note Orchestra – 1540 Special (Baby I Love You So - 2000)
10. Tinariwen - Timadirt in Sahara (Emmaar - 2014)
11. Mikey Dread - Saturday Night Style (African Anthem (The Mikey Dread Show Dubwise) - 1979)
12 Clancy Eccles All Stars – Bangarang Crash (Trojan Singles Box Set - 1999)
13 Ray Charles – I Wonder Who (Up On The Roof: Gems From The Atlantic Vaults 1961-1962 - 2013)
14. Carla Thomas – Wish Me Good Luck (Up On The Roof: Gems From The Atlantic Vaults 1961-1962 - 2013)
15 Gladys Knight & The Pips - Room In Your Heart (Every Beat Of My Heart/Room In Your Heart Single - 1961)
16 Prince La La – She Put The Hurt On Me (She Put The Hurt On Me/Don’t Know You Little Girl (I’m In Love) Single - 1961)
17. The Rollers – Troubles (Jerk Boom! Bam! Vol.7 - 2013)
18 Elaquent - The Little Things You Do (Green Apples And Oranges - 2014)
19 Tappa Zukie - Pick up The Rocker (From The Archives - 1995)
20 Chuck Berry - Let It Rock (Live Walled Lake Casino, Detroit, Michigan 1963)(You Never Can Tell: The Complete Chess Recordings 1960-1966 - 2009)
21. Chuck Berry – Almost Grown (Live Walled Lake Casino, Detroit, Michigan October 1963)You Never Can Tell: The Complete Chess Recordings 1960-1966 - 2009)
22. John Lee - Alabama Boogie (Alabama Boogie - 1951)
23 Grant Green – Minor League (Solid - 1979)
24 Grant Green – Grant’s Tune (Solid - 1979)

To download this weeks program, visit CJAM's schedule page for Revolution Rock and download the file for February 18. Or subscribe to Revolution Rock as a Podcast.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

The Hentchmen Hentch-Forth & Show # 495

Forming in 1992 in Detroit, Michigan, The Hentchmen are a three piece Garage Rock band that took 60s Garage as a model and main influence. The band consists of John Syzmanski on organ/vocals, Tim Purrier on guitar and Chris Handyside on drums originally, he was replaced by Make Latiluppe in 1995. The Hentchmen became a popular live band playing around Ann Arbor, Michigan, in places such as the Magic Stick. Their first release was 1994’s Ultra Hentch and the band eventually got a record deal through Norton Records. But, in 1998 for a short period of time the band featured Jack White on bass. Jack came into the band following a live collaboration in February of 1998, where he played guitar with the band on a cover rendition of The MC5’s “Looking At You” and the song “Some Other Guy”, which would wind up as The Hentchmen’s next single. It should also be noted that Jack White played with The Hentchmen and played in other numerous bands at this time. He did vocals/guitar for 2 Star Tabernacle, played in The Go, had a short stint with Goober & The Peas and was also working on a new project at the time, which would become known as The White Stripes. The first recorded seven inch single was “Some Other Guy” a song originally by Richard Barrett, and “Psycho Daises” a song that was originally by The Yardbirds when Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page were both in the band, Jack White played guitar on these tracks. Following this single, The Hentchmen with Jack White on bass entered an old auto factory known as Room 222 in Pontiac, Michigan, with Jeff Meier to record what was to become the nine track album Hentch-Forth.

The Hentchmen have often described their music as “hit and run” music. It captures the spirit of 1965, with their unique blend of organ fuelled Garage Rock sounds mixed with elements of 70s Punk at times as well. The music on this album is raw and unpolished, and was recorded over the course of a weekend in August 1998. The album featured songs such as the fuzzy locomotive riffs and catchy “ooh, ooh’s” of “Yesterday’s Trash”, “LA.M.F.” is short form for “late model Ford” and is also seen as an homage to the album by Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers of the same name. The song chugs along with its watery organ sounds, driving bass and jangly guitar rhythms, while lyrically the song portrays images of an old car breaking down and a character who believes in his car making it home one more time, before it runs no more. Furthermore, the song takes on an even deeper meaning when considering that the band is from Detroit, Michigan, which is known for their automotive manufacturing plants. “Automatic” follows with its frenzied riffs, pacing and lyrics that once again play into the world of automobiles, “Carry Me Home” picks up where “Yesterday’s Trash” left off offering up more raucous fuzz drenched riffs and warbly sounding organ, “R&R Cancer” ends the release. It is a Chuck Berry influenced, stripped down Rock track complete with 50s style piano, organ that doesn’t sound unlike ? and The Mysterians and lyrical subject matter that seems to either be a comment on the local music scene at the time or an addiction to Rock and Roll music.
Some Other Guy Single - 1998
Following the release of Hentch-Forth, which was their fourth album at the time, even though it was technically considered a mini LP upon its initial release, Jack White left the group to concentrate more on The White Stripes. One more single was released for Gas Records from the sessions the “Ham & Oil/Club Wagon” single. While it was released in 1999, it did feature White on bass and both tracks were instrumentals. Hentch-Forth was reissued in 2007 with several songs featuring re-recorded parts. It was also remixed, remastered and appended to include the “Some Other Guy” single and “Ham & Oil” single, along with a few outtakes. The album was re-titled Hentch-Forth.Five. Hentch-Forth is an album that was created in a short period of time during the Detroit Garage scene in the 90s, before Jack White became well known and when he and many other bands for that matter played in multiple groups. This album inched forth with a reckless Rock & Roll abandon, and is often stated to be an example of the beginnings before Jack White was famous and that is true to an extent. But this album also provides us with a short and exciting example of a collaborative and vibrant music scene in Detroit that once was.

Detroit Garage Play List:

1. Sonic’s Rendezvous Band – City Slang (City Slang Single - 1978)
2. Blue Squares – Stop And Wonder Why (Live At GBS Studio, Detroit - 2011)
3. Two Star Tabernacle – Hotel Yorba (Live at the Gold Dollar - 1998)
4. The Von Bondies – Lack of Communication (Lack Of Communication - 2001)
5. The Fishcats – My Lips Are On Fire (It Came From The Garage II - 1987)
6. John Lee Hooker – Sally Mae (Boogie Chilen' - 1948)
7. Joe Weaver & The Don Juans – Baby, I Love You So (Baby, I Love You So - 1956)
8. Outrageous Cherry – ‘Til I Run Out (Outrageou Cherry - 1994)
9. The Sights – Send Your Loving To Me (Live) (Ghettoblaster Volume 2 - 2002)
10. Hysteric Narcotics – Anna (It Came From The Garage - 1986)
11. The Rationals – Look What You’re Doing (To Me) (Look What You're Doing Single - 1965)
12. The Go – Keep On Trash (Whatcha Doin' - 1999)
13. The Gories – You Little Nothing (It Came From The Garage II - 1987)
14. 3-D Invisibles – I Married A Monster From Outer Space (It Came From The Garage - 1986)
15. Chit Chat – Attitude (Chit Chat EP - 2012)
16. King Sound Quartet - Annihilate This Week (Annihilate This Week Single - 1996)
17. Fake Surfers – Nonsense (Fake Surfers - 2012)
18. Death – Freakin Out (... For The Whole World To See - 2009)
19. Destroy All Monsters – Nobody Knows (What Do I Get? Single - 1979)
20. The Dirtbombs – Cedar Point '76 (White Stripes/Dirtbombs Split Single - 2000)
21. MC5 – Looking At You (Back In The USA - 1970)
22. White Stripes – Little Bird (De Stijl - 2000)
23. Andre Williams – Bobby Jean (Mr. Rhythm Is Movin'!. The Original 1955-1960 Fortune Recordings - 2011)
24. Mary Wells – I’m So Sorry (I Don't Want To Take A Chance Single - 1961)
25. Hentchmen – Late Model Ford (Hentch Forth Five - 2007)
26. The Stooges – Down On The Street (Single Mix) (Fun House Deluxe Edition - 2005)

To download this weeks program, visit CJAM's schedule page for Revolution Rock and download the file for February 11. Or subscribe to Revolution Rock as a Podcast.

Tuesday, February 04, 2014

It Came From Canada ... Og Music & Show # 494

Og Music was established in Montreal, Quebec in 1983, by Gerard Van Herk and Tony Dewald, who were also in a two piece primal Sludgeabilly band called Deja Voodoo that drew on elements of 50’s Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, Garage and Punk music for their sound. While the label was initially established as a means to put out music by Deja Voodoo, it quickly grew into something larger going on to set new standards for independent Canadian music. Amongst a world of synthesizers and overindulgent music, Og Music set out to do things different taking things back to basics. The label would go on to not only release music within the Garage and Punk genres, but also Roots Rock, Rockabilly and associated genres and set up a network with other Canadian bands on a national scale. This was put forth in part by their It Came From Canada compilation album series and Deja Voodoo’s touring connections.

The first two releases on Og were released on cassette format only, 1983’s Gumbo by Deja Voodoo, and Condition’s Dirty Business, but the label would switch to vinyl format following this and remain that way until the label was dissolved in 1990. The first vinyl release on Og, was a seven inch single compilation release entitled From Montreal, which can be seen as a precursor to the It Came From Canada compilation albums which would follow starting in 1985. These compilations would feature bands such as The Gruesomes, Jerry Jerry & The Sons of Rhythm Orchestra, Ray Condo & His Hard Rock Goners, Chris Houston, Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet, Cowboy Junkies and many others. There were five It Came From Canada compilations in total, in between these releases Og would put out full length albums and releases by The Gruesomes, Supreme Bagg Team, The Dik Van Dykes, and more. The labels first release from a band that was not within the Montreal scene was the 1985 album Road Gore: The Band That Drank Too Much by Jerry Jerry and The Sons Of Rhythm Orchestra who originated from Edmonton, Alberta.

Deja Voodoo drove around to their gigs with a willingness to play anywhere in a 1959 Ford Edsel which seemed to be a character of its own. The car would generate questions and at times confusion, but the label would draw attention from a variety of sources in addition to touring connections. Og bands and releases were also supported strongly by campus radio stations across Canada and CBC late night programs such as Brave New Waves and Night Lines, which further helped the labels status. An annual event was also put on called Voodoo BBQ’s, which started as a reason to bring the bands together featured on the It Came From Canada compilation albums. This live event would start in Montreal, but would also be held in other parts of Canada later on, such as Toronto and Ottawa. Deja Voodoo even went on to play shows in Europe building a following and releasing a live album entitled Live at the Backstage Club, Helsinki Finland in 1990. This album would be not only one of the band’s last releases, but also one of the last releases for the Og Music label.

Many of the bands featured on the It Came From Canada compilations went on to varying degrees of success. The Gruesomes were an extremely popular band on the label that did very well. Two other notable bands would be Canada’s instrumental combo Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet, who would go on to greater fame in Canada when supplying the theme song for the Kids In The Hall TV show and The Cowboy Junkies, who would only have one song featured on the label, “Blue Moon Revisited”. This song would be featured on 1988’s It Came From Canada Volume 5 and was an outtake from their Trinity Sessions album, which would go on to sell millions of copies when the band signed to a major label. Just before CD’s became the dominant format of choice in the 90s, Deja Voodoo and Og Records called it quits in 1990. Gerard and Tony went on to pursue other careers in different avenues, Gerard in the education field, Tony in the brewing of beer.

Og Music was a small, but largely influential label at the time. It can be seen as a metaphor for the beginnings of independently released music on a more national level in Canada. In the 90s and even today, Canadian music thrives in this regard. Deja Voodoo, the first band to put out a release on Og further serves as a symbol of what was essentially at that point in time the primal beginnings of Canadian artists taking matters into their own hands in terms of how they would release music. When the primal cycle outgrew itself, Og Music ended, leaving behind a blueprint that was seminal for releasing music that was alternative to the mainstream in Canada.

Listen to the interview I did with Gerard Van Herk here:

Og Play List:

1. Deja Voodoo – Boppin’ 88 (Gumbo 1983 – OG 1)
2. Terminal Sunglasses – Terminal Theme (Wraparound Cool 1985 – OG 6)
3. Drums Along The Gardiner – Vagabonds (Mr. Garager’s Neighbourhood 1989 – OG 21)
4. Desmonds – Bureaucrat From Hell (It Came From Canada Volume 5 1988 – OG 25)
5. Ripcordz – Long Dark Train (It Came From Canada Volume 5 1988 – OG 25)
6. Captain Crunch and Let’s Do Lunch – Goes Without Saying (More Baroque-Post Industrial Hillbilly Launch Music 1989 – OG 23)
7. Ray Condo & His Hard Rock Goners – High Voltage (It Came From Canada Volume 2 1986 – OG 9)
8. Dusty Chaps – Yukon Buddy (It Came From Canada Volume 1 1985 – OG 8)
9. Chris Houston – Surfin’ On Heroin (It Came From Canada Volume 1 1985 – OG 8)
10. Cowboy Junkies – Blue Moon Revisited (It Came From Canada Volume 4 1988 – OG 17)
11. Deja Voodoo – Too Cool To Live, Too Smart To Die (Too Smart To Live, Too Smart To Die 1988 – OG 12)

12. Deja Voodoo – 48 Bucks (Big Pile Of Mud 1988 – OG 18)
13. The Mongols – Sleepwalk (It Came From Canada Volume 3 1987 – OG 13)
14. Dik Van Dykes – Curling (Nobody Likes The Dik Van Dykes 1987 - OG 16)
15. Condition – Too Hot To (From Montreal 1983 – OG 3)
16. Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet – Good Cop Bad Cop (It Came From Canada Volume 2 1986 – OG 9)
17. Jerry Jerry & The Sons Of Rhythm Orchestra – Bad Idea (Road Gore:  The Band Who Drank Too Much1985 – OG 7)
18. Vindicators – If I Were You (Vindicators 1989 – OG 29)
19. The Gruesomes – For All I Care (Tyrants Of Teen Trash 1986 – OG 10)
20. The Gruesomes - Hey! (Hey! 1988 - OG 20)
21. Deja Voodoo – Coelacanth (Swamp Of Love 1986 – OG 11)

To download this weeks program, visit CJAM's schedule page for Revolution Rock and download the file for February 4. Or subscribe to Revolution Rock as a Podcast.


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A Candle In The Window

These words are for anyone who is having a tough time this Christmas because they have lost a loved one. It could be a recent loss or one from years past. My hope is that these words of scripture with my thoughts added to them will meet someone in their place of need. May the peace of Christ be with you.

1 Corinthians 15:50-58

A candle in the window has long been a symbol of hope. It lets us know that someone is home, waiting up for us. Inside there is warmth, shelter, and sanctuary. A candle in the window is a symbol of hope from the inside out as well. It is a beacon offering a siren call to the one we miss who is too long away and never forgotten.

We light candles now, even though we do not have to. There is something about the limited glow, the warm feeling, and the wisp of smoke that signals a departure that connects with us deep inside. We light candles in community, or in the longing for, or anticipation of, someone coming to enjoy the glow with us. Yet sometimes our anticipation is answered with silence.  Sometimes we are left with the knowledge that he or she simply is not coming back. So we light candles in the defiance of darkness, even though we know it will never go away.

Grief is like that. It never truly goes away. We want to believe that there are a set number of stages that if we work real hard and check them off the list we will be done with it. We can get over it. We can move on with closure. Yet I would suggest that grief is a little messier than that. I would also suggest that it is a little more valuable than that.

A friend once told me that she felt grief was like a walk on the beach. The sound of the surf is always there. Sometimes it calls to you, and you have to let it roll over your toes. Sometimes the tide comes in when you least expect it and knocks you over.

The holidays can be like that. A box opens up and old wounds become new. We summon up our courage and we smile, but not without a wince of pain. Yet for those who believe, somehow the Christ enters into this space that has been opened inside of us. He does not come like an elf or a fairy that takes the pain away. Instead he enters in to help us bear it.

Paul’s words about imperishability remind us that we must put on that which does not go away. The joy, the sadness, the unspoken words, and the words we wish had never been said - all of these remain imperishable. That is actually a good thing, and I’ll tell you why.

It has been said that sorrow carves the cup that contains our joy. That is why grief is so very valuable. Grief is a testimony to the depth of affection we have felt and to our capacity to love. In the end, only love remains. Only love allows us to experience the imperishable.

So we, in our earthly, perishable forms may put on imperishability through our knowledge that there is something of our loved ones and our losses that remains. We, in our earthly, perishable forms may put on imperishability when we pass from this life because of the forgiveness we have in Jesus Christ! We, in our earthly, perishable forms have hope in the knowledge that we will once again be joined with our loved ones in such a way that grief itself becomes an item in a scrapbook to cherish and remember.

For death has certainly lost its sting, and the work of bearing our earthly sorrows has an end. For now we carry them with joy, full of the knowledge of Christ’s redeeming love, and to God be the glory, now and always. Amen.
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Calling all grade 12's to submit their entry to WIN one of 16 $1000 bursaries from RE/MAX Western Canada's Quest For Excellence Awards.    The deadline is March 9th, and all entries must be received online

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the violinist

I was honored when I was asked to shoot images for an upcoming concert for the violinist David Herrington. These are the images we created together.

The upcoming concert is in partnership with the Canadian Diabetes Association. Dave’s daughter has diabetes. She is the same age as Alden. So young. That’s a lot of insulin needles she’s going to have to have over the course of her life. Isn’t she a doll!

  • September 10, 2010 - 7:04 am

    Kelly - W-O-W! So beautiful!

  • September 10, 2010 - 9:26 am

    Jody Yawney - These photos are amazing! Your are so artistic and talented, and will go far!!

  • September 11, 2010 - 3:57 pm

    Heather M. - these turned out SO good, r.


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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Visit SoBo Style during the Country Living Fair!

Visiting the Country Living Fair this weekend in Columbus, Ohio? Then make sure your trip includes a stop at SoBo Style, just a few miles away. Katie will have the shop chock-a-block full of goodies for fall -- wonderful furniture, seasonal graphics, lots of handmades, containers, pumpkins and more! And while at the fair, visit our friends, Dan and CJ Zondervan, of True North Antiques and Design. The weatherman says you're in for a treat -- clear skies and just a nip of frost in the air. Yeah, fall! Enjoy. xo

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Glenda said...

Sandy, are you and Joe going to be there this year? I was wondering about the chalkboard globe, do you have those again? I could use another if you do.....


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Happy birthday DADA

    this is least i could do compared to what he has done for me. he has his own ways of getting things done from me, of encouraging me and making me follow my dreams.
    this reminds me of an incident my childhood. i was good at drawing in my family and in the neighborhood. sometimes i even use to boast about it. once mom asked me to make some greeting cards for diwali.
i made some, and one of them was fallen on the floor or something or i hadn't kept it properly
so Dada comes and tells me 'take care of your work or it will get spoiled'
and i say 'its okay i can always make another one'(i had the whateva whateva attitude)
then he says 'might as well throw it outside the window why leave it on the floor'
i say 'throw it' and continued making the next card
he asked 'Are you sure?' i knew he wouldn't throw it.
i ignored
and he threw it, i must say i really felt bad. i went checked if he hid it on the window pain or somewhere. i can't explain the feeling, it was a medley of several emotion.
though deep down it was my fault.
till then i knew what others use to think about my work but that day i realized what it meant for me.
happy birthday dada.
(i bet you can't throw this out of the window ;P)


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Timberline Homes of Dothan Named Best Retail Sales Center of 2017

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Orange Beach, AL – Timberline Homes of Dothan has been named the Alabama Manufactured Housing Association’s Best Retail Sales Center of 2017. The award was accepted by Daniel Wilson, manager of the center.

“This is an incredible honor, and I am deeply grateful to my colleagues in this industry for recognizing our team,” said Wilson. “We just try to treat people the way we want to be treated, and it has worked pretty well for us.”

The winner was chosen by previous recipients, and the award was presented during the Alabama Manufactured Housing Association’s Convention held on August 7th in Orange Beach, Alabama. The award was presented by last year’s winner, Calva Cooner of Jasper Mobile Home Brokers, and David Brewer, Chairman of the association’s board of directors.

“We’re real proud of Daniel and his team at Timberline in Dothan,” said Brewer. “When you talk with Daniel you can see why people want to buy their homes from him. He’s just a down-to-earth guy who does everything he can to take care of his customers and make sure they are treated right.”

Timberline Homes in Dothan strives every day to live up to and maintain their record of excellence as the leader in manufactured housing in and around the Wiregrass.

The Alabama Manufactured Housing Association is a trade organization that represents manufacturers, retailers, finance companies, service providers, installers, insurance companies and others involved in the manufactured housing industry. More than 4,000 Alabamians work in the manufactured housing industry, while more than 800,000 Alabamians live in a manufactured home.

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Saturday, November 20, 2010

We discovered this amazing playground on our way back from Jerah's Dacha some weeks ago. Have you ever seen anything so cool?

Meredith said...

This is amazing... and looks like a handful of splinters waiting to happen. Still, very impressive!

Kris Livovich said...

Awesome playground!


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02 October 2008

This is about how I feel today.

“Have you ever been in love? Horrible isn't it? It makes you so vulnerable. It opens your chest and it opens up your heart and it means that someone can get inside you and mess you up. You build up all these defenses, you build up a whole suit of armor, so that nothing can hurt you, then one stupid person, no different from any other stupid person, wanders into your stupid life...You give them a piece of you. They didn't ask for it. They did something dumb one day, like kiss you or smile at you, and then your life isn't your own anymore. Love takes hostages. It gets inside you. It eats you out and leaves you crying in the darkness, so simple a phrase like 'maybe we should be just friends' turns into a glass splinter working its way into your heart. It hurts. Not just in the imagination. Not just in the mind. It's a soul-hurt, a real gets-inside-you-and-rips-you-apart pain. I hate love.” --Neil Gaiman

I know I haven't written in a long time, but honestly my life's been a roller coaster lately...in more ways than one. I think I epic failed last night, but whatever.

On an up note, my favourite author is coming to Boulder on Tuesday and I'm going to go buy a copy of his new book for my birthday (which is on Monday, in case you're wondering). In addition, I'm going to the Pink Spiders in Denver on Friday with Carrie. The weekend will definitely be better than the week, methinks. ^-^

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Aug 5, 2009

Baby Grayson

Whew it has been a crazy few weeks here at Real Moments. Many of our mommys had their precious little bundles. You will slowly start to see them featured in our blog as I have time between photographing and editing them. One of our recent shoots was baby Grayson. He was soo adorable. Mommy had to have an emergency c-section so she and daddy were really tired, although as wonderful as ever.

Lucky for us Grandma, a RN came to rescue and was wonderful assistant. Grayson was a wonderful little model, even allowing us to adorn him in some pretty funny hats.
Grandma was even nice enough to snap a picture of me and the little guy. It was after the shoot so I might look a little frazzled. LOL Sometimes creativity does not always equal a perfect hairdo for the photographer!

Its a great shot though and I'm sure to treasure it. In fact it may just have to become a tradition so I can look back on all the sweet little ones I've had the honor of photographing!

So welcome to the world little Grayson and congrats to all our moms and dads! We adore you all.

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One Man's Fitness Fitness Adventures and Musings

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

I have been less than diligent this month

That is in terms of posting. I have been working very hard this month and I have not been posting as much as usual. I hope to change that. I did update my miles and am at a bit over thirty miles for the month. I have two thoughts about this ... really only thirty miles and wow thirty miles. I suppose that it is fair to say I am both disappointed that this is the number as I like to do much more than that and at the same time I have been a very busy lad so the fact that I got any miles in seems like a great achievement.

Last night was a very good run. I am a bit of a plodder when it comes to running. If I were a vehicle I would be a dump truck. Lots of power but not much speed, that sort of defines me. When I started running, well it is nice to call it running, I was doing 14:00 miles. Just to put it in perspective I did weigh around 300 lbs. Now I weigh in at 230 and generally do about a 10:30 pace. I have been trying to cut into the 9:00 range for the past year with limited success. I did do a 5k last year when I averaged 9:50 but I have not duplicated the effort since. Last night was a good step toward the 9: something.

The first mile of my 3.65 loop was at 9:56 and the last mile was at 9:48. The in between was my normal pace and I ended up with a 10:06 total pace. I am quite pleased with my effort on this one. I am going to go out tonight just to see what I can do. Nothing like a good run to get you all motivated again.

In other news, I had a belt test at my kenpo school on Saturday. I passed and now I am one step closer in my training. It is interesting the way things went down. I called my instructor at a little before 9:00 to see if he had some early room for a private lesson. This is when I learned that I was going to be taking a test that day. The good news was that I wasn't able to develop any pre - test jitters. I just went in took my beating and went on with my day. I may do a more extensive post on this later on.

Friday, March 27, 2009

It Has Been a Time

It has been some time since my last post and all I can say is that I have been quite busy. Between the court time and the remaining work I have been doing I have not posted as much as usual. I have been running few days a week with a day or two of martial arts.

It has been nice getting outside again to run. I will say that. My calf has healed over the winter and now I feel fresh and well to be honest... pretty fast. My time on the treadmill has quickened me up a bit. I think I would like to keep a day a week on the treadmill (heaven forbid) to speed train. It does work and I do like the ability to try some speed out even if it is on the treadmill.

Sometimes I could use a good ass kicking:
I was going to private lessons first thing on Saturday mornings. It was nice but I didn't take the pounding that Kenpo is known for. If you are not being bashed, pummelled, thrown, kicked and elbowed it just isn't a good class. I have had to start taking a later group class on Saturday (I take my daughter to T-ball). The good news is that I get what I want. There is a certain black belt in the late morning class that hits like a piston and is as solid as a stone wall.

The stimulation of two older lions beating the hell out of each other is great. Sure I wake up the next morning with lots of bruises but it is worth it. The heart of martial arts is different for each art. For Kenpo, I believe it is in the clash. There is a certain purity of two artists mixing it up with no pads, no gloves, no head gear. It is the essence of it, that is what I love. In many ways it loves me back, with a good ass kicking that is, we have to find our humility after all.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Less Running and More Weights

I have not been getting in the miles I have in the past; however, I have been making sure to get strength training in. With my current economic situation I am not really sure if I will get a race in this year. Things are up in the air and I don't really think that spending money on registration fees is a wise use of the resources I have. So I have decided to change up my routine a bit. I am still running and will most likely still get between 12 to 18 miles a week in. I think this is decent enough. On the gym front, it costs me $100.00 a year for my membership so it is pure economics at this point.

I have been concentrating on my core. I have been doing a lot of squats, dead lifts, dumbbell swings and anything else I can think of to increase my over all fitness. The other night when I could not make it to the gym my work out included curling three gallon water bottles and doing other exercises with a five gallon jug. Your muscles really have to work to stabilize the weight when it is sloshing around. So I do push ups, crunches, run up and down one step and so on. I am sure that having a more general focus to fitness will have two results. First, my running ability will decline a bit. This is unfortunate but necessary for the short term. Second, my over all fitness will increase. Adding overall fitness will in the long run be the right move, I am pretty sure of that. Coming from a lineage of Vikings and Highlanders, I was probably never going to have a runner's build. I suppose I am saying that this is probably the right move. Also given my concern over spending money it makes me feel better as well.

I am going to be be kicking it old school on the gym stuff. I am going to be looking for ways to stress out my body. I will let you know how that goes. Oh, I warmed up today with 3.25 miles so as I said I am still running but just not as far. But I am running faster, my pace today: 10:05. Not bad for me. When I know I am only doing three I can get the lead out on the last mile or so and do about a 9:40 for that last stretch. Who knows I might just get faster, that would be a cool side effect.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Cross Training 101

I have been posting infrequently at best as of late. I can only say that my schedule has been a bit on the demanding side these days. This last week I was able to log 12.85 miles and did some cross training as well. I usually do martial arts to fill in the gaps but today I did some circuit training. I am usually worried about my lower back as most men my age start to have some issues there. I have thus far been blessed in that department. I think a lot of that has to do with my fear of developing problems so I do exercised my lower back on a fairly regular basis.

After my 3.5 mile run this morning I did some really basic exercises to blast my core a bit. Everything was done for one minute before moving on to the next exercise with no break in between.

1. Planks
2. Medicine ball swings. (legs more than shoulder width apart and swing a medicine ball from between your legs to over your head)
3. Stepping (up and down a single stair)
4. Crunches
5. Lunges
6. Jumping jacks
7. Standing back extensions (bend at waist and then come up and back further than a standing position)

I then took a two minute break and did it again twice more. I was a very tired at the end. Sometimes one does not appreciate the length of time that a minute encompasses. A minute is very short unless you are doing something unpleasant. This was hard, harder than I thought it should be. I can run well but I think my other muscles were suffering a bit from lack of use. I will have to do more of this type of exercise in the future.


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Welcome to the Kasbah blog. Check in daily for the scoop on whose performing, what artists are showing in the gallery and special edition interviews and happenings!

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Hello friends,

SL musician and friend to Kasbah, LizAday Solo is a finalist in the LILITH FAIR Talent search with her song "Lucky".  If you are a LIzAday fan, and if you aren't you should be, please take some time and go to the website and vote for her.  This is a great chance to support an SL musician's RL music career.  Let's show her how much we love her playing here in SL and give her some votes.  Just follow the information below.

The contest is in the 'quarter finals' right now.

Voting in this contest sort of  involved... so if you have 20 minutes to an hour (depending on how fast you can click) please consider voting for Liz!!

Here's how:

1. Start an account on

2. click JUDGE it's at the top of the home page.

3. click LILITH FAIR CHANNELS off to the RIGHT hand side of the screen.

4. Click SEATTLE/GEORGE and the RIGHT hand side of the screen.

That will take you to the judging area. There are 19 other women in this portion of the finals and you have to listen to @least 15 seconds of each... There will be about 160 "battles" for you to vote through.  Liz should appear about 15 times or so in the "head to head" voting.

She would love to get through to the next round and each vote counts.

Good Luck Liz!

Thanks for taking the time to support LizAday and SL music
Loegan Magic

Monday, May 17, 2010

   Hi and welcome to the Kasbah blog. Every week we will be interviewing one of the Kasbah musicians, learning a little about them, what they like, what they think about SL, Live Music and of course The Kasbah! This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Adrienne Deezul. We met on Skype for a chat, and, right off the bat, I liked her! What a friendly, outgoing person, we spoke with ease about SL, RL, music and even a bit about real estate lol.
        Adrienne, real name Jordan Reyne,  is originally from New Zealand.  Her early years there could be described as difficult, and she spent a year living with her guitar instructor and his family before branching out on her own.  She now resides in Germany with her partner and performs for us from the comfort of her home. I asked Adrienne about the difficulties of living in Germany and performing in SL due to the time zone differences. What she told me was amazing, "I had to go to the rental group and ask when I could play my music legally and  the tenants group said.. that the law is basically not in favor of any kind of playing music,but, because studies have shown  that music is helpful to peoples well being so there fore we must allow it, so you can play legally from 7am to 12pm  and 3pm to 8pm, that means the latest I can have a gig is 11AM SL time"  she continued with "there are very strict rules here about music"

     I asked Adrienne what first brought her to SL and what she liked most about performing here. She said that her friend, an SL musician, suggested she come and check it out. She did a set with said friend and was amazed at the feedback she received from the audience. She was hooked and decided to become an SL resident and share her music. Her favorite thing about performing in SL is the warmth and support she feels from her friends and fans and the ability to reach a broader audience with her music. Since we were discussing fans, I asked if she had any funny stories she would like to share. She did! the first was about her early days in SL, she was performing after someone and he was announcing she would be coming up next, here is what he said.."I don't know who is up after me....oh, it's Adrienne Deezul, well who the hell is that?" she told the story with intermittent laughs and I could tell that she really thought it was amusing. Her other fan story was about someone who came to her deep dark set and began break dancing and smoking. She said, "I love it when people do stuff like that, inappropriate dancing, silly stuff, in fact that person became my best friend in SL!" Did I mention I really like this girl? lol
         I was curious about Adrienne's music career in RL, she told me that when she first came to Germany she was a busker, performing on street corners in Hamburg and other areas. I was thrilled to learn that she has 5 albums out and has been nominated for several music awards in New Zealand! Her CD's can be found at CDBABY and most of her sales are made that way. She does perform about 2 RL gigs a month, but prefers to sing here in SL. In fact, her long term goal is to survive financially solely on SL performances, following in the footsteps of such musicians as Russel Eponym and Loran Andretti.
       Adrienne was excited to share with me her website where you can find more about herself, and her music. She is looking forward to the release of her newest video for the song The Brave from the Album How The Dead Live. The album is about Susanna Hawes, a brave woman who quietly made history. I could hear the emotion in her voice as she spoke about the song and the inspiration for it. She promised to give me the scoop on the release date for the video and the song can soon be heard here on the blog as well!
       Our time was coming to a close, so I asked my final question..."What do you like about performing at the Speakeasy and what are your thoughts on your upcoming weekly gig at The Kasbah" True to form, Adrienne was quick to answer and straightforward..."I loved how the people behaved there, it's a great venue! I really like Loegan he is a professional, but with humor" She is looking forward to performing at Kasbah, starting May 19th at 10am SL time. She describes her music as dark with attitude and while I found her very entertaining and engaging I just know  that attitude is in there! I enjoyed the interview and look forward to catching her perform at The Kasbah soon! Don't you think you should be there too? That's all for now, take care...Tessa1 Beck.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Thank You From Kasbah and Loegan Magic

I just wanted to take a minute to say a quick thank you to all the musicians and fans who have been coming to Kasbah since we reopened on May 5th.  The shows have been better then ever and the response has been overwhelming.  The support you have all given Kasbah is greatly appreciated, thank you all.

While I’m on the subject of giving thanks, I’d like to give a special thank you to the musicians who took time out of their busy schedules to have a word with Tessa about playing Kasbah (Grand Re-opening posted May 5th).  Musicians play lots of venues in SL, so it means a great deal that Kasbah stands out to them and that they have fond memories of playing here.  I’d also like to thank them for the kind words they expressed about my staff and myself.  So allow me to thank, Maximillion Kleene, Harper Messmer, Strum Diesel, PM Bookmite, Edward Kyomoon and Buckley Moonwall for taking the time to express those kind words about us.  All of us at Kasbah greatly appreciate it and look forward to creating more memories when you all come back to play again.

One last thank you goes to Kasbah’s staff.  Running Kasbah is a team effort, we currently have over 25 hours of live music a week.  It’s a full time job and if we are doing our job well, the work we do goes unnoticed so that you can enjoy the shows and enjoy the music.  Kasbah has the best staff out there, so I’d like to thank, Tellstar Clarity (manager), Sheila Soulstar (hostess), Joonie Jatho (hostess, music scout), Alexandria Glabrous (hostess), and of course Tessa1 Beck for putting the blog together and contributing to it.  They are the ones who  make it possible to keep Kasbah rocking.

So that’s it for now, I hope you check our calendar for upcoming shows and choose to follow our blog.  We love to see who is reading it and feel free to leave a comment.  Kasbah wants and needs your input if we are going to be the place where you come to enjoy live music in second life. Until next time, see you at Kasbah.

And thanks to you as well,
Loegan Magic
Kasbah owner

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Grand Re-Opening

Tonight is the grand reopening of The Kasbah, so, I thought I would have a chat with the opening night acts. I wanted their thoughts on Kasbah, what they liked about the old Kasbah, what they hope for the new one. Let me first say that ALL the musicians  were so friendly and willing to take a few moments out of their busy schedules to talk with me. Thanks guys, you rock! I spoke with Strum Diesel first, an awesome musician who gives his all to every performance! I caught him after one of his sets, probably still out of breath and needing a cool drink! He told me his fondest memory was Christmas last year, saying, "that was Christmas for me last year in a  way". He continued with, "New Kasbah is exciting in that it's a part of Studio Genre which is also home to my store/venue Lucky and a good number of fantastic SL/RL visual artists as well." He also told me that he liked that they book quality acts and he is very happy to be a part of that roster!  He gave me a wink and a smile as he waved goodbye. Thanks Strum! I next spoke with Maximillion Kleene, one of the most popular and most loved musicians in SL.  Max has played Kasbah countless times and I knew he would have something cool to say, and he didn't disappoint! Recalling the old Kasbah Max said, " I liked that there was always a good line-up of live music for hours of listening on Saturday nites" he went on to say, "it's always a fun vibe, with hours and hours of music" I asked Max what he liked best about playing Kasbah, "what I liked best about playing there was of course the listening audience.  Always a good audience and the owners/hosts :-D, they're the best :-D" Thank you Max! Just as I was finishing up with Max I got an IM from Buckley Moonwall, an incredibly talented singer songwriter also in the Kasbah lineup. He was more than willing to give me his thoughts on Kasbah.  " i've always appreciated how hard Loegan works to put something really creative together......he's such a patron of the arts - visual, musical - i know SL is so full of innovators, but i was surprised to see geniveve up there painting while i did my set, . . . i really dug that, it shows a real respect for creativity - definitely a crowd that i feel honored to be a part of." Buckley mentioned again and again how wonderful the crowds are at Kasbah, how great the energy is there too! When asked his final thoughts Buckley said, "yeah, these are the things that i really appreciate about it - loegan really respects the arts - and i know it takes a lot of work and money to keep a venue going - with Kasbah - you can really feel the passion for what he's doing over there"  I can tell Buckley really enjoys playing Kasbah, probably as much as we all like listening to him there! Thanks Buckley!! The next fabulous musician in the opening lineup is Harper Messmer. I managed to catch him between sets as well for a brief chat. He has great memories of the old Kasbah, he told me of one in particular where there was a griefer during his set, then Raspbury Rearwin took the stage. There were objects flying all over the place but everyone endured the harassment. He said, "i remember we were there for hours as rasp played non-stop.... a tribute to his love for music......and then after all of that, there was a fireworks display,
one cool night."  I asked him what he liked best about playing at The Kasbah and if he had a wish for the future, Harper was quick to answer, " it's so easy to work with loegan and the place is always upbeat so it's a tie", and his wish for the future..... "continued success and i hope it doesn't lose it's flavor" Thanks Harper for the memory and the kind words! Towards the end of my SL evening I was able to touch base with the last performer in the lineup, Edward Kyomoon. He was between sets, you know, those shows where he rocks everyone out with fun lyrics to well known songs as well as awesome covers, anyway, he was kind enough to give me a few minutes to chat about Kasbah. When asked what he liked best Edward said, "well we always have large crowds there... i like how they support artist as well as musicians.... i like outdoor venues, with minimal clutter... kasbah is one of those:) I asked him if he had any final thoughts before we said goodbye and he did! " in a world where anyone can be a venue owner its the successful places stand above because of their persistance and commitment to SL music.  loegan knows what he's doing and does a good job  at it" Thank you Edward! My last musician was PM Bookmite, a super musician, who took time out of his RL schedule to send me a few well chosen words... "Kasbah, cool atmosphere, great musicians, great hosts, great owner, for what more could a musician ask?" It was clear to me after speaking with these wonderful artists that Kasbah holds a special place in their SL as does Loegan Magic, Kasbah's  owner. I am really looking forward to the shows tonight and the future success of the new and improved KASBAH!!! That's all for now...Tessa1 beck


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Face It

Do you wear make up? If so, do you tend to use bruses?! I have them, well not all of them! But besides a blush brush every now and then I don't use any... What about you?

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7 Key Moments in Philly Music History

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With a rich culture of Philadelphia soul and a wealth of new talent constantly breaking, the City of Brotherly Love is one of the best places to experience music. Here are seven key moments from Philly Music History that have laid the groundwork for our thriving music scene today!

1. American Bandstand

Dick Clark’s American Bandstand was founded in Philly and helped break almost every major artist in the 60s and the 70s.

2. Cameo Parkway Records

Cameo Parkway Records, based in Philadelphia, launched the biggest dance hit of all time, “The Twist” performed by Chubby Checker, as well as the music careers of others artists, including Bobby Rydell. The label was the precursor to TSOP.

3. The Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP)

The Sound of Philadelphia, produced by Gamble & Huff and engineered by Joe Tarsia at Sigma Sound Studios, launched the careers of such notable R&B artists as The O’Jays, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Teddy Pendergrass, Lou Rawls, McFadden & Whitehead, and a host of other genre-defining artists who were creating their own brand of rhythm and blues.

4. Ruffhouse Records

Established at Studio 4, Ruffhouse Records became a mecca for urban artists breaking out of Philadelphia. Artists like Kris Kross and The Fugees, and solo Fugees like Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, defined the Ruffhouse sound.

5. Live Aid

In 1985, the USA for Africa coalition converged on London and Philadelphia as Wembley Stadium and JFK Stadium hosted the first ever transatlantic concert featuring the biggest stars of the era, including Phil Collins, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Madonna, and Tom Petty, among others.

6. Our Live Music Legacy

In the 70s, Philly was home to some of the most famous music venues in the world, including the Tower Theater (where David Bowie recorded his live album), the Spectrum, and J.C. Dobbs. Today the tradition continues with such great venues as The Trocadero TheatreFillmore, the Theatre of Living Arts (TLA), the Wells Fargo Center, and the BB&T Pavilion (for Philadelphians crossing the Delaware River into Camden).

7. World-Renowned Musicians

A staggering amount of notable artists have broken out of Philly, including Bobby Rydell, Bruce Springsteen (yeah he’s from Jersey, but he still counts as ours), Todd Rundgren, Hall & Oates, The Fugees, The Roots (shout-out to Questlove – watch his drum-off with Justin Bieber here), the Hooters, and Taylor Swift (yup, T-Swizzle is from Wyomissing, PA – not exactly Philadelphia, but close enough).

What is YOUR favorite part of Philly Music History? Tell us in the comments below!

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Based on recommendations from the CDC, the RMC Health Center has adopted the following guidelines in regard to influenza-like illnesses:

  • Persons with a fever of 100.0°F or greater and upper respiratory symptoms should self-isolate in their residence hall room or at home until 24 hours after their fever has resolved without the use of fever-reducing medications.
  • Certain individuals with chronic health problems may be candidates for anti-viral medications and should contact the RMC Health Center or their health care provider to discuss this option.
  • If students with flu-like symptoms wish to obtain an excused absence, they must obtain a doctor’s verification of the absence as per existing student absence policies or must notify their instructors of absences.
  • If you are a residence hall resident, please consider returning to your permanent home, if possible, to recuperate.

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  • If you are experiencing these symptoms, please report your illness through the RMC self-reporting system in order to ensure proper assistance from healthcare professionals, as well as to inform staff and faculty of your possible absences from class.

In certain instances, the symptoms above may occur in conjunction with other symptoms. This can be indicative of a more severe illness that may require medical attention. Seek care if you experience:

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Mercy Is Free But Never Cheap

Mercy Is Free But Never Cheap

After God’s Own Heart

Mercy Is Free But Never Cheap

1 Chronicles 21:1-22:1

King David’s sin brought about consequences for the entire nation.  While God did provide mercy, it had a significant cost.  Our own sin has cost us, and the only hope is in the sacrifice of another to pay the penalty.

Sin’s Responsibility (1 Ch. 21:1-6)

  • God may test us, and Satan may tempt us, but we will always be held responsible for our own sin (1 Ch. 21:1).
  • Sin originates from our meager attempts to build our kingdom rather than God’s Kingdom (1 Ch. 21:2-3).
  • The unaccountable life is simply waiting for unavoidable devastation (1 Ch. 21:4-6).

Sin’s Consequences (1 Ch. 21:7-15)

  • It is recklessly naïve to believe that our sin doesn’t affect others (1 Ch. 21:7).
  • If you have to fall into someone’s hands due to the consequences of your sin, always fall towards God (1 Ch. 21:8-13).
  • If you are troubled when God administers some of his wrath, then you should be relieved that you haven’t experienced all of it (1 Ch. 21:14-15).

Sin’s Forgiveness (1 Ch. 21:16-22:1)

  • True repentance is when a sinner becomes more concerned with how his sin brought consequences to others rather than to himself (1 Ch. 21:16-17).
  • The sinner who has received free mercy should never struggle to offer costly sacrifices (1 Ch. 21:18-25).
  • God’s mercy is free but never cheap (1 Ch. 21:26).
  • God never erases sin’s debt – he pays it.
  • The sacrificial offering was the only thing able to disarm the angel of the LORD (1 Ch. 21:27-22:1).

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Integration of Forms and APEX : Calling APEX from Forms

In previous blog posts (like this, this and this one) I explained how you can integrate (or embed) Oracle Forms within an APEX Page. But yesterday I stumbled upon this question on the Oracle APEX Forum. There someone was looking for a solution how to access an APEX Page from an Oracle Form - so exactly the other way round. And, after some trial-and-error I came up with this solution:

1. Copy the basejpi.htm (or whatever html file you're using in the formsweb.cfg) on your application server to (something like) forms2apex-jpi.htm and reference that in your formsweb.cfg.

2. Edit the forms2apex-jpi.htm and add an IFRAME tag just before the closing BODY tag:
<IFRAME src="http://localhost:7778/pls/apex/f?p=104"
       hspace="1" />
where the src references your APEX app.

3. In the same file, add a javascript function between the HEAD-tags, to call the APEX page (in this example it is an IR and I add a parameter to the call):
<script type="text/javascript">
  function ShowApexPage( pPage, pID ){
    vFrame = document.getElementById("APEX");
    vFrame.src = "http://localhost:7778/pls/apex/f?p=104:"+pPage+"::::RP,"+pPage+",RIR:IR_CUSTOMER_ID:"+pID; = "visible";
and save the file.

4. In your Form add some code to a button or - in this example - to the WHEN-NEW-RECORD-INSTANCE trigger:
ShowApexPage( 12, :CUSTOMERS.CUSTOMER_ID );
and define that ShowApexProcedure as a Program Unit (in your Form or Library):
          ( p_page_no number
          , p_id      number
          ) IS
 web.show_document('javascript:ShowApexPage( '||p_page_no||','||p_id||');', '_self');
And now you're ready to roll....

Of course there are some limitations: It works best when you're using SSO or a Public APEX Page, otherwise APEX will present a login screen first...
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Low Testosterone Is Associated with Insulin Resistance

Testosterone (T), the hormone that gives men their male sex characteristics, declines with age. T is also declining over time, i.e. a men of any age have lower T levels than men the same age 20 or more years ago. Could one factor explain both types of decline? The fact that low testosterone is associated with insulin resistance argues for an answer in the affirmative.

Testosterone and aging

Testosterone declines with age. See chart below. The measurement of T used here is nmol/L (nanomoles per liter); 1 nmol/l equals 28.8 ng/dl.

However, much of aging is just a consequence of poor health habits. Becoming over-fat and more sedentary are linked to aging as well as poor health habits. So how much of the decline in T with age is due to aging itself, and can it be mitigated?

The authors of the above-linked article note the same question and state that “the finding, in some studies, that T levels did not fall significantly with age in exceptionally healthy men raised the question of the relative roles of chronic age-related illness vs. aging per se in producing the observed decreases.” [My emphasis.]

In fact, in one study (cited here) men aged 80 to 89 in the upper 2.5 percentile has T levels averaging 964!

Clearly, decline of T with age is not a foregone conclusion. Good health can keep T levels high, at least in some – and I would argue, most – cases.

Testosterone and insulin resistance

Insulin resistance is characteristic of type 2 diabetes, although diabetes is only the extreme result of insulin resistance, which perhaps 80% of the population has to some degree.

Low testosterone is common in type 2 diabetics, with some 47% having T levels that indicate hypogonadism. However, hypogonadism is defined by a number which, while it isn’t totally arbitrary, represents a binary division, whereas T levels are on a spectrum. In other words, insulin resistance impacts the T levels of all men, not just diabetics, and just because one isn’t deemed clinically hypogonadal doesn’t mean that one’s T levels are optimal, or all that they could be.

Insulin sensitivity (the converse of insulin resistance) is strongly and positively correlated with T levels. This shows that even in men who aren’t clinically diabetic, their level of insulin sensitivity has a strong effect on testosterone.

Insulin resistance increases with age, but why? Insulin resistance is more closely associated with abdominal adiposity (visceral fat) than with age. When visceral fat was controlled for, aging accounted for <2% of the variance in insulin resistance.

Obesity and aging are linked. T levels are also linked to obesity, specifically visceral fat.

That means you can avoid many of the effects of aging on testosterone and in general many other factors by avoiding insulin resistance and staying insulin sensitive.

Testosterone therapy also improves insulin sensitivity. The two are closely linked.

To maintain the best insulin sensitivity:

Aging doesn’t cause low testosterone.

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Staying lean, muscular, and insulin sensitive will do more for a healthy testosterone level than anything short of injecting yourself with it.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Just an "I Love You" Call

There's no such thing as saying, "I love you." too many times. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that a couple should say "I love you" to each other at least 10 times each day. Now, there are many ways of saying those three words, but to women, one of the most important is to say them verbally.

You see, just as men are visually stimulated, women are aurally stimulated. It's the words that we say which bring her emotionally close to us. Believe it, or not, the Bible even teaches this, in Ephesians, chapter 5, "sanctifying her by the washing of the word." The word "sanctifying" literally means, "separating her unto yourself." So, if you want your wife separated unto yourself; or, in more modern language, stuck on you, then make sure you make good use of words.

What? You don't know any good words to say to her. I find that hard to believe. I would venture to guess that you know the words, but may be a little uncomfortable using them. Well, are you a man, or a mouse? If you are a man, I'm sure you can overcome an uncomfortable moment; and maybe even grow to like it.

Day 11 - When was the last time you called your wife on the phone, just to tell her you loved her? I don't mean you called her for something else, and finished the call by saying, "I love you." I mean called her just to express your love, and nothing else. You used to do it when you were dating, but all too often, we break that habit along the way. If it has been more than a day since you gave her an I love you call, it has definitively been too long.

So, sometime during your work day, maybe on a break or at lunch; take a moment to call her up and say, "I just called to tell you I love you." When she asks what you want, reply by saying, "Nothing, I just called to tell you that I love you." That dripping sound you will hear through the phone is her melting.

Matter of fact, lets go one step further. Why not make a habit of calling her every day, just to tell her that you love her.

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I temporarily reopened Middle Earth Journal when Newshoggers shut it's doors but I was invited to Participate at The Moderate Voice so Middle Earth Journal is once again in hiatus.

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Ten and a half months ago

With news of the alleged "terrorist" plot broken up in New Jersey today I thought perhaps way should jump in the way back machine and look at the last José Padilla moment. Here is a post from June 27, 2006.

Too much even for Richard Cohen

Yes, the administration's most recent José Padilla moment was too much even for Richard Cohen.
I know, that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales looks (to me) a bit like Jerry Mahoney, because he fulfills the same function for the Bush administration that the dummy did for the ventriloquist Paul Winchell. At risk to his reputation and the mocking he must get when he comes home at night, Gonzales will call virtually anyone an al-Qaeda-type terrorist. He did that last week in announcing the arrest of seven inferred (it's the strongest word I can use) terrorists. I thought I saw Dick Cheney moving his lips.

The seven were indicted on charges that they wanted to blow up the Sears Tower in Chicago and the FBI bureau in Miami. The arrests came in the nick of time, since all that prevented mass murder, mayhem and an incessant crawl at the bottom of our TV screens was the lack of explosives, weapons or vehicles. The alleged conspirators did have boots, which were supplied by an FBI informant. Maybe the devil does wear Prada.
And Cohen points out that the cable tabloid networks were quick to feed their trailer trash audiences the hype.
Naturally, cable news was all over the story since it provided pictures . These included shots of the Sears Tower, the FBI bureau, the seven alleged terrorists and, of course, Gonzales dutifully playing his assigned role of the dummy. He noted that the suspects wanted to wage a "full ground war" against the United States and "kill all the devils" they could -- this despite a clear lack of materiel and sidewalk-level IQs. Still, as Gonzales pointed out, if "left unchecked, these homegrown terrorists may prove to be as dangerous as groups like al-Qaeda." A presidential medal for the man, please.
Does it matter? As Joe Gandleman said the other day:
Why is government believability on terrorism news being 100 percent valid without any political motives imporant? Because after 911 there was incredible and genuine American unity. If a similar tragedy happens again, calls for unity by administration leaders may generate some skeptical raised eyebrows instead of a unified nation with stiffened backbones.
And Cohen agrees:
Does it matter? Yes, it does. It matters because the Bush administration has already lost almost all credibility when it comes to terrorism. It said there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and there were none. It said al-Qaeda and Iraq were in cahoots and that was not the case. It has so exaggerated its domestic success in arresting or convicting terrorists that it simply cannot be believed on that score. About a year ago, for instance, President Bush (with Gonzales at his side) asserted that "federal terrorism investigations have resulted in charges against more than 400 suspects, and more than half of those charged have been convicted." The Post looked into that and found that the total number of (broadly defined) "terrorism" convictions was 39.

This compulsion to exaggerate and lie is so much a part of the Bush administration's DNA that it persists even though it has become counterproductive. For instance, the arrest of the seven suspects in Miami essentially coincided with the revelation by the New York Times that the government has "gained access to financial records from a vast international database and examined banking transactions involving thousands of Americans." Almost instantly, the administration did two things: It confirmed the story and complained about it. The Times account only helped terrorists, Cheney said.

Is he right? I wonder. This is a serious matter. After all, Americans are being asked to surrender a measure of privacy and civil liberties in the fight against terrorism -- essentially the argument Cheney has been making. I for one am willing to make some compromises, but I feel downright foolish doing so if the fruit of the enterprise turns out to be seven hapless idiots who would blow up the Sears Tower, if only they could get to Chicago.

Cheney in particular has zero credibility, but his administration colleagues are not far behind. Prominent among them, of course, is the attorney general, a man so adept at crying wolf and mouthing the administration's line that he simply cannot be believed any more.
The chicken little actions of the Bush administration for political ends are dangerous for America.

With Bush's occupation of Iraq and his Attorney General under attack is this just another attempt to change the subject?

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Residential Metal Roofing Systems in Maine, NH, & MA

Residential Metal Roofing Systems in Maine, NH, & MA

Perhaps you have heard of metal roofing but wondered why anyone would choose it over the more conventional asphalt shingled roof. There are many reasons to install a metal roof. and as more people are becoming aware of these reasons, the popularity of residential metal roofing is increasing.

Metal Roofing as an investment

Many people are drawn to a metal roof as an investment in their biggest asset, their home. A metal roof increases both the curb appeal as well as the monetary worth of their house. A metal roof last two to three times longer than an asphalt roof and it this longevity, which increases the selling price of the house. Buying a house is a big expenditure; its comforting to know that your new house may never need to be re-roofed while you live there. Except for some minor maintenance every decade or so, the roof can be forgotten.

Another reason to considered this roof as an investment;it makes money for the homeowner by lowering costs. Insurance companies court homeowners with metal roofs by offering them lower premiums. Lastly, metal roofs can lower utility costs by reflecting rather than absorbing solar radiation in hot weather while preventing the formation of ice dams in cold weather. Ice dams form when ice and snow on a roof melt and then refreeze when reaching a cooler portion of the roof. As ice melts and migrates to the eves and refreezes it builds until it is forced up under shingles and then melts again and leaks into the house. The only prevention for ice dams forming is to have a metal roof.

For its appearance

  • Question: What does a metal roof look like?
  • Answer: Any way you want it to look.

A residential metal roof can have the appearance of slate tiles, ceramic tiles or asphalt shingles. The more obviously metal roofs come in various widths of a standing seam style and in a variety of colors. It is totally up to the buyer how their roof will look. For those who may feel overwhelmed by the many style and color choices available, consultants with computer graphic magic can point you in the right direction and allow you a preview to help you make those decisions.

Metal roofs not only look good upon installation, they stay good looking. Asphalt shingles deteriorate with age. They fade, they crack, and they curl up; sometimes they become mildewed or have moss growing on them. Metal roofs, on the other hand, maintain their appearance decade after decade. Bottom line: Asphalt shingled roof look their age, but metal roofs are ageless.

For the environment

Some homeowners make the decision for metal roofing out of environmental concerns. Metal roofing is inexpensively recyclable with little lost in the process. Asphalt shingles on the other hand have very little recycling potential and usually end up in landfills. A metal roof also helps the environment by reducing the need for air conditioning in hot weather. A metal roof not only resists absorbing solar radiations but also reflects it; this keeps the house naturally cooler and even works toward reducing the “urban heat island” effect.

Common objections to residential metal roofing

There are several reasons people balk at installing a metal roof. but are they good reasons? Taken one by one these reasons do not seem so reasonable once examined.

Cost of a Metal Roof

Replacing an existing roof is expensive, regardless of the materials used. A metal roof is traditionally viewed as one of the more expensive options but this is true only if viewed in the short-term. With the cost of asphalt tied to the price of oil, a metal roof is becoming less expensive compared to an asphalt-shingled one. Perhaps more important than the unpredictable affects of oil prices are the longevity and durability of metal versus asphalt.

Metal roofs last longer. The lifespan of a metal roof is two or three times that of an asphalt shingled ones. Therefore, the question becomes is the metal roof less expensive than several asphalt roofs. There is also the question of strength and reliability, both areas where metal roofs outshine other roofs. One of the reasons a metal roof lasts longer is that it is not aged by weather the way other roofs are.

Weather Resistance of a Metal Roof

Oddly, weather related issues are another common objection to having a metal roof. People worry that a metal roof will be more likely to be lost to high winds or incur hail damage. These are both reasonable assumptions but never the less false ones. Generally, metal roofs are able to withstand higher wind speeds than asphalt shingled roofs. Metal roofs can handle winds up to 110, and in some cases 130, miles per hour whereas asphalt shingles break or separate from the roof at about 70 miles per hour. In fact, metal roofs exceed the standards set by Miami Dade County, one of the most hurricane prone areas of the country. As for hail, rather than inflicting structural damages such as splitting or cracking, a metal roof will, at most, receive on slight cosmetic damage, easy repaired and hardly noticeable.

Lightening is another weather related worry that many homeowners have concerning the installation of a metal roof. It seems quite logical that a metal roof would attract lightening however, the biggest attraction for lightening is the height of a structure. The fact is, a metal roof is no more likely to be struck than an asphalt shingled roof. Additionally, when a lightning strike does occur, a metal roof will dissipate the charge rather than allowing it to go through the structure. If you must be in a house struck by lightning, better it be a house with a metal roof.

We have always used asphalt shingles

This may be the biggest obstacle. However, simply following the same path will only get you to the same places. Investigate the metal roof path and you can find yourself in a better looking, less expensive, and safer place.

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Friday, March 27, 2009

Don't forget about Earth Hour tomorrow!!

Today my 1st grader took a constellation book to school. He explained to his class that we were turning off all our power, reading the constellation book, listening to another story from my dad and star gazing.
Hope you join us in your own way!

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I love that his teacher gave him a moment to explain this during class. Even if his fellow classmates forgot to mention it to their parents, who knows how many people the teacher told? Your son might have started a tidal-wave of Earth friendly behavior!


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whoopsie, my mistake
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thanks for the release

but the text aren't in the right bubbles

my guess is the editor was reading and placing the text in from right to left, when the translation was from left to right

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sorry bout that XD

but the text is still misplaced on the first 3 pages

e.g. pg. 3 it should be yoo da saying "ah well it's your command~" and not the tall guy, the tall guy should be saying that he's the bu-jiang

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shine Many thanks for your information RedFox1
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thank you!
now that you mention it..
i'll gonna do a version 2 of this one, Beggingeyes

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Thank you for this wonderful release love

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Wednesday 20th to Thursday 21st April 2011 – Newcastle, Australia

Being back in Newcastle was really pleasing for me today. I awoke late after a much-needed lay in, and felt very content to be in one of my favourite places. All I could think about was going to the beach, but I had a job to do today, and this had to be priority.

My job was to look for work in any shape or form. I wanted to use my time here to join job agencies and ask around for anything at all. My first task was to print off a load of C.Vs (Resumes) and start dishing them out to people. I found a printers and printed off a batch, then out I set into the town centre to see what I could find.

It wasn’t long before I bagged my first rejection, followed by a second, then a third etc, and this dampened my spirits a little, but I knew I wasn’t going to find work just like that. I handed out my CV to shops and food outlets, and a few agencies that I found, but most people were either not looking, or looking for somebody local, in other words, not a traveller. I was exhausted as the afternoon drew to a close.

In the evening I jumped onto the Wi-Fi and scoured the internet for any opportunities, but found little to none. I had an idea to perhaps try working in a hostel as I see so many travellers doing, and as I was here in Newcastle I tried my luck, but the hostel didn’t need anybody. I phoned a couple of other hostels in town with no luck, then I remembered the hostel in Port Macquarie which wasn’t too far away, and to my joy they had a vacancy for a cleaner. I wasted no time in applying myself for the position, and just like that I had the job.

I was very happy to be in work, and now had a real chance of prolonging my stay in Australia, but I also felt sad to be leaving Newcastle again, so soon after being reacquainted. At least I could enjoy one last day here without wandering the streets looking for work.

The following day I awoke in good time and set out for a walk along the coastline, stopping at various beaches along the way. I eventually wound up back at the main beach but was surprised at how much cooler the water was now compared to when I was here before. The sun was still warm and I used the opportunity for some tanning, but the beaches were lacking in people now and the sea was less enticing. I still had a lot of fun and realised how much I had missed Newcastle. I only hope I can be back here again someday when the sun is hot and the water warm.

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