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Appalachian Style Mountain Banjo Build
I have offered this course over the last few years in person and now I am offering it as a video course. You will build an Appalachian style mountain banjo from scratch along side me as I build one. This is a great banjo to learn on and a fun project to make.
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The past 24 hours have been a nightmare for the family of Anita Akapson, a young lady who relocated from London to Nigeria in 2017 after her studies just to get shot in Abuja Nigeria by the police.
The horrific incident took place in Abuja on Saturday, October 13th. Anita Akapson was reportedly shot dead by a policeman during a confrontation near her home.
According to Twitter user @ihekauche, Anita Akapson was shot during a stop and search at Maitama area of Abuja by the police who claimed it was a case of ‘mistaken identity’.
“And that’s how the police killed a good friend of mine last night in Abuja @segalink please I thought this killing will stop, she didn’t deserve this. The police shot her at a check Point in maitama last night , her sister said they were dragging with her and she was trying to run when they shot at her and its killed her”. Said Ihekauche.
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North Carolina is known for its legendary barbeque, and nothing goes hand in hand with barbeque quite like hot sauce. Rowan County’s locally made hot sauces are the perfect accompaniment to many meals, and you’ll feel great about supporting the businesses of Rowan County.
Based in Salisbury, North Carolina, the owner of The Reece Collection, Zack Reece, spends hours prepping fresh batches of his well-loved sauces, which range from sweet to tangy to spicy recipes. While their website is fairly new, they offer local pickup options as well to ensure a fresh explosion of flavor in every bottle. Using ingredients like habanero, pineapple, garlic, and Carolina Reaper for the hotter sauces, The Reece Collection prides itself in using only the best quality ingredients in its products. They even have a gift set available for the hot sauce enthusiasts in your life.
Having your tongue on fire may not be your thing. If you are looking for a milder, sweet sauce to add to your everyday burger or breakfast omelet, then you’ll want to keep a bottle or two of Cackalacky Pepper Sauce. From its humble beginnings in Salisbury, NC, this pepper sauce quickly gained popularity amongst a group of family and friends enjoying the charming North Carolina outdoors and eventually gained nationwide recognition. Ingredients for the sauce are still sourced from Salisbury, especially for their Cheerwine sauce! Although the old recipe contained sweet potatoes and honey in its formula, the new key ingredients include chile peppers, apple cider vinegar, and sugar for a milder flavor. Make sure to bring a bottle of the Cackalacky Pepper Sauce to the next cookout or camping trip, and it’s sure to be a hit!
Blowin' Smoke Sauce is a sweet yet fiery sensation that has set Rowan County, NC, ablaze with its bold flavors and local charm. Crafted with passion and precision, this hot sauce is a testament to the culinary creativity flourishing in the heart of Rowan County. Infused with a blend of locally sourced ingredients, each bottle of Blowin' Smoke Sauce delivers a symphony of heat. With a variety of flavors like Calabash Garlic Butter Bay Sauce and Chipotle Mustard Pepper Sauce, there is something for every palette to enjoy. Whether you're a heat seeker or a flavor connoisseur, this local gem promises to elevate your dining experience to new heights.
If these flavors have enticed your appetite, consider stopping by one of our local eateries; they just might serve your meal with one of these iconic hot sauces.

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Explore the ways of life in the city, such as culture, ethnicity, housing, leisure and consumption
Housing and buildings
About two thirds of the population live in slums, e.g. Makoko. Wealthier people can afford house, some are old colonial houses, others are modern, often in gated communities , e.g. Banana Island. In the city centre there are skyscrapers and high rise flats.
Makoko Banana Island
Entertainment and leisure
The film industry is big in Lagos, with films being known as ‘Nollywood’. Afrobeat and Afro hip-hop are thriving musical styles. Street parties and festivals, e.g. Badagry Festival are popular.
Although ‘western’ influence (fashion and food) are becoming more common, traditional clothing, street vendors and markets are still the most popular.
As the population rises, so does the demand for resources, Lagos is responsible for half the increase in Nigeria’s energy consumption. As more people become wealthier, there is more demand for consumer goods, so use more resources.

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Horror and fantasy author Nicholas Kaufmann will be reading at the Ravenous Nights erotica reading series this Friday, March 2nd, at the Happy Ending Lounge. Kaufmann, best known for the Bram Stoker Award-nominated General Slocum’s Gold (Burning Effigy Press) and the Thriller Award – and Shirley Jackson Award-nominated – Chasing the Dragon (ChiZine Publications), has also appeared in The Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica Vol. 3, The Best American Erotica 2007, and X: The Erotic Treasury.
Also reading is Suleikha Snyder, whose short fiction has appeared in anthologies from Cleis Press, Wild Rose Press, and Ravenous Romance. Her eagerly anticipated LGBT novel, Spice and Smoke, will be released in mid-April from Samhain Publishing.
Friday, March 2, 2012
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Happy Ending Lounge
302 Broome Street, New York, NY 10002

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Temporary Road Closure - M9 Motorway Northbound
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
ROADS ACT 1993
NOTICE OF DECISION
Kildare County Council gives notice, in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, that it will close the following road:
The M9 Northbound
between Junction 4 (Castledermot ) and Junction 3 (Athy).
From: Monday 10th November 2014 at 9.00am
To: Friday 21st November 2014 at 06.00pm
This closure is necessary to facilitate essential drainage maintenance and repair works
Diversions will be in place and motorists will be required to exit at Junction 4 (Castledermot) and proceed through Castledermot along the R448, rejoining the M9 Motorway at Junction 3 (Athy).
Diversionary Routes, which will be clearly signposted, (as agreed with An Garda Síochána) will be in place for the duration of the works.
The Southbound carriageway will not be affected by these works.
Any inconvenience caused is regretted


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Title: Application of an Air-Entraining and Plasticizing Admixture to High-Strength Concrete
Author(s): Norio Marushima, Kenji Kuroha, and Kuniyiki Tomatsuri
Publication: Special Publication
Appears on pages(s): 599-618
Keywords: admixtures; air-entraining agents; concrete durability; dispersants; high-strength concretes; plasticizers; precast concrete; quality assurance; reinforced concrete; workability; General
Abstract:High-strength concrete tends to mean small water-cement rations, implying poor workability. This tendency becomes more pronounced when much higher strength is required, and conventional concreting processes cannot sufficiently guarantee high-quality work. In current construction work, therefore, maximum use has been made of precast concrete (guaranteeing quality and minimizing the need for concrete cast in situ) and a new high-performance, air-entraining, and plasticizing admixture has been used for the necessary in situ concrete. The concrete prepared in this way exhibited a mix strength of 55 MPa at best. This value, in itself, is by no means high, but meaningful efforts to establish methods of concreting that insure still greater strength have been made. This construction work has demonstrated that combining the reinforced concrete (RC) layer method (which uses a large proportion of precast members) with high-strength concrete obtained from mixing with the new high-performance, air-entraining, plasticizing admixture is an extremely effective way to secure quality structures. Since this admixture is a novel product, the physical properties of the resulting concrete have been thoroughly checked to supplement the results of laboratory experiments and preliminary field tests.
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MY STUDENT MOBILITY IN BELGRADE: Nenad Đurđević, University of Banja Luka
University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Erasmus+ Mobility for Studies at:
University of Arts in Belgrade, Faculty of Music
At the very beginning of my impressions, as I spent four months on a student exchange in Belgrade, I would like to thank the Erasmus+ team of the University of Banja Luka, which enabled me to achieve my student mobility, as well as the team of the University of Arts in Belgrade. which kindly welcomed me and was available for all of my questions at any time.
My exchange lasted a total of four months in the summer semester, from February 22 to June 21, 2021. Upon arrival in Belgrade at the Faculty of Music, I got in touch with the co-coordinator and all the professors whose subjects I chose to listen to. Since the Faculty of Music Arts had very interesting courses in the list of subjects, it was a bit difficult to decide and fit in 30 ECTS credits, as needed for one semester, and there were a total of 35 ECTS credits on my list. My choice of subjects was Piano, Chamber Music, Methodology of Piano Teaching, Concert Practice, Pedagogical Research of Learning the History of Music in Primary School, Analysis of Musical Styles, Music Recording Technology and Comparative Organ.
From that list, I would especially like to single out the learning of a new instrument – the organ. Although it is a keyboard instrument, which is not unknown to me, the technique of playing differs from that on the piano. Also, establishing coordination between the three manuals and the keyboard, as well as navigating with a large number of buttons to change the registers was certainly the biggest challenge for this time spent in Belgrade. Personally, I think that getting acquainted with the instrument for which J. S. Bach wrote so many masterpieces was very useful, both for my professional and artistic development as well for the methodological approach in pedagogical terms. Considering that in this period the epidemiological situation caused by Covid-19 virus was still very unfavorable, group classes at the Faculty of Music took place „at a distance”, while individual, practical classes were held at the Faculty, but with mandatory adherence to the recommended measures. However, despite such a way of working where you do not have the opportunity to meet your colleagues, I was lucky to meet a few of them, hang out nicely, and exchange student experiences.
I think something like that is very important when you find yourself in a new environment. Belgrade is a very beautiful city, characterized by its historical content and geographical position, it exudes a blend of different cultures. In that sense, it was a real pleasure to take a break from practicing instruments and learning to visit and explore the sights of the city, architecture, nature. Of the cultural events I attended in Belgrade, I would like to single out concerts of classical music at Kolarac Hall. Although there were far fewer concerts and guest artists during this period, I would especially like to single out the concert of pianist Nikolai Lugansky and cellist Pavel Gomzijakov, whose performance left a great impression on me.
I will remember this student exchange for the rest of my life as a wonderful experience and I warmly recommend to my younger colleagues to apply and be part of the Erasmus+ student mobility program.

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MANALI: For the first time, Himalayan Serow (Thar capricornis), a threatened species, has been sighted and photographed in the cold deserts of Spiti Valley. Several Hurling Village residents saw the animal on Saturday. Later, a team from the wildlife department came to the scene for rescue operations and took pictures. Officials have been ordered to monitor him and protect him from potential threats. They feel that the serrow may have strayed from its habitat.
Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Anil Thakur said the Himalayan serow has been seen in the past in the Greater Himalayan National Park, Kullu and the upper regions of the Chamba district. “He was caught on camera trap. Possibly the animal comes from the Rupi Bhawa Wildlife Sanctuary. This is the first photographic record of Himalayan serow in the cold deserts of the Spiti Valley. Division Forestry Officer Hardev Negi and his team are monitoring the animal, ”he said.
The Spiti Valley is known for its thriving population of endangered snow leopards.
On video: Watch: The rare Himalayan Serow walks through the village of Spiti in Himachal Pradesh


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Guest column: It takes a village to care for our elderly
In recognition of the theme of this year’s Older Americans Month, “Age Strong! Live Long," I want to shed light on why it sometimes can take a village to care for our older Americans.
Older Americans account for 13 percent of the entire U.S. population — a figure expected to more than double by 2030. Eighty percent of older adults have at least one chronic condition, and 50 percent have at least two. In Houston alone, over 28,000 older Americans have chronic illnesses.
With the number of older Americans growing rapidly, it’s imperative that we educate our seniors about ways to prevent the complications associated with chronic diseases. Those faced with diabetes, heart failure, and other long-term illnesses need to be provided with the tools to help manage their condition. If left untreated or unmanaged, chronic illnesses can debilitate and prevent our older Americans from living a full and productive life.
A recent study in a leading medical journal suggests that care coordination, community-based support and patient self-management are the keys to helping our older Americans better manage their health.
What is care coordination? It’s preventive care, including regular doctor visits and help with managing medications. It’s providing personal attention as seniors are hospitalized and follow up care upon discharge. It’s also addressing gaps in care, and providing personalized health education and counseling.
It’s sad to think that many older Americans are missing out on this important support. We must rally together to educate our older Americans and support programs available in and around Houston, that are designed to better their quality of life.
But, it’s going to take a village to do it.
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This is our annual Valentine Banquet, which is put on by our Youth Group. THis year, the theme is PIRATES!! Dinner is provided, as well as entertainment, games, and overall FUN! Adults = $10 Children = $5
Calvary United Reformed Church 3901 14th Street SW Loveland, CO 80537
The theme will be PIRATES!! Aaaarrgghhh!!! Shiver me timbers!

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N.T. WrightHarperOne / 2008 / HardcoverOur Price$15.495 out of 5 stars for Surprised By Hope: Rethinking Heaven, The Resurrection, and The Mission of the Church. View reviews of this product. 11 Reviews
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DWF5 Stars Out Of 5The title did not catch my attention as much as the subtitle. But, it does express the truth that the book leads to.January 19, 2020DWFQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Fascinating book. It goes into the depth of the gospel showing us where we got off the road of its truth. Many of the chapters express conclusions that I had tentatively reached myself but then took me deeper, confirming the truths even more. It is very thought provoking and makes you want to get into the Bible more. I haven't finished it yet, but want to as soon as I can get the time.
JoelynnAge: 18-24Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Wright writes another wonderful book!January 18, 2014JoelynnAge: 18-24Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This book is a wonderful tool to help individuals understand the true hope of the Christian faith. There are so many misconceptions ( I think) out there that need to be examined. Wright always seems to give a fresh and honest reflection of Christianity. I think this book shows that our greatest hope is in the resurrection of the dead and the new creation, an all too often overlooked idea that is definitely present in scripture. In fact, it is at the root of it! Christ came to usher in the Kingdom of God, and we need to realize we have access to that Kingdom now and one day we will be risen with the living Lord! Great read!
oldmanchubbAge: 25-34Gender: male5 Stars Out Of 5Fantastic Book on Easter and the ResurrectionMarch 28, 2013oldmanchubbAge: 25-34Gender: maleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5N.T. Wright is one of the premiere scholars in the world today and it's astonishing how many books he has published. What's even more profound is that while many of these are written for the lay-person, they are still obviously well researched and well thought out. While he's not without controversy (as is with any scholar who tries to bridge the gap between the academia and the "regular" world), I would fully recommend that as many Christians read as much of his writings as is possible.
Surprised by Hope would be a very good introduction to Wright. The sub-title reads "Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection and the Mission of the Church" and this is as succinct of an outline as possible in regards to the topics covered in this book. Basically Wright sets out to correct the weird cultural misunderstandings that most Christians bring into the discussion regarding our faith in Jesus and what that means for heaven, the after-life, resurrection and the mission of the global church. One of his on-going ideas is that it's not about going to heaven after you die, but about having life after life after death — that there is a final resurrection where heaven comes down to earth and transforms it. All of this is understood through the resurrection of Christ — that he is the first-fruit of this final resurrection. The post-resurrection stories of Christ present him in his glorified bodily state and this involves a physical reality that has been transformed.
This is an incredibly fascinating read and he covers so much ground in this work. While it is written at the popular level, you cannot just breeze through it. This is heavy material and we need to take our time with it. I would highly recommend this work to anyone interested in Wright as well as anyone who wants to understand what the Biblical picture is in regards after-life issues. Most of my critiques are fairly minor — I do wish that the footnotes were at the bottom instead of an index (although I realize that is a personal opinion and may have been an editorial decision). It would have also been nice to have more of the Scriptural texts actually written out instead of just referenced (again, it's a personal preference and showcases my laziness to read this alongside the Bible). I do wish he had talked more about differing views of soul-sleep, hell etc but I do realize that this is not a systematic textbook and there are plenty of these on the market place.
Tim Rogers5 Stars Out Of 5June 16, 2010Tim RogersI think it is one of the best books on our hope in Christ that I have ever read. As a matter of fact I have read none that compare. I would encourage any believer to read and pray through this book. The resurrection should be the center piece of our faith and Wright provides ample Biblical reasons to live out this truth.
Rick Shipley5 Stars Out Of 5April 24, 2009Rick ShipleyAs one would expect, Tom Wright is a bastion of orthodoxy as he cuts through the cultural additions made over the centuries and brings out the true "faith of our fathers" concerning "life after life." Wright's style is one of both academic brilliance and a fatherly spiritual mentor as he methodically works through the epistemological and historical issues to illuminate an orthodox Christian view of death and life after death. Readers will be able to relate well to his discussions about how non-Christian, even pagan beliefs, have infiltrated Christian thought. Indeed a strong defense of orthodox Christian belief in a literal bodily resurrection (of Jesus and believers) and how this belief should drive us to embrace a hope that mimics Christ's downward mobility toward humanity by loving and serving others. This book should energize the church to "love our neighbor as ourselves" in this life, love and appreciate God's "good creation," and find a balance between "saving souls" and "serving souls."


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Housing policy and demographic changes: the case of Iran
Safar Ghaedrahmati and
International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 2020, vol. 14, issue 1, 1-13
Purpose - Housing is an essential element in the dynamics of urbanization. One of the main reasons for urbanization is population growth. As the population grows, the need for housing also increases. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the links between housing policies and plans and demographic issues in Iran. Design/methodology/approach - The research has been conducted using the qualitative method. First, 14 main indicators of the population that occurred over the past 40?years have been extracted. To investigate the role of demographic indicators in seven main housing plans and policies in Iran, 30 indigenous housing experts have been interviewed. A criteria-based sampling method has been used in this research. Findings - The results of this study show that demographic developments have been neglected in the formulation of Iranian housing policies and plans. It is also worth noting that the lack of attention to demographic issues a main reason for the failure of housing policies in Iran. Practical implications - As an important implication, the present paper revealed that the mere submission of planning to the economists has been associated with an unpleasant consequence in Iran, and now, it is time to use various expertise and sciences in this important process, as well. Certainly, the use of other sciences such as urban planners contribute greatly to the housing promotion of plans. Originality/value - In the present research, the relationship between housing and population changes has been investigated because of the significance of the housing sector in Iran besides the problems in the implementation of housing plans.
Keywords: Iran; Developing countries; Housing affordability; Housing policy; Demographic changes; Housing plans; Housing policies and plans; Iran (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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It will create and give them a concrete measure to evaluate their existing practices and be future-ready," said MD, BSI Group
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NLGIC has also received the internation- al quality rating of ISO 9001:2008 from BSI Group
, also known as the British Standards Institution.
Hinnawi added that Batelco was delighted to add a new accolade to its list of achievements by being presented with ISO 9001:2015 certification from the BSI Group
(British Standards Institution).
The certificate was presented to QU president Dr Hassan Rashid al-Derham by British ambassador Ajay Sharma in the presence of QU associate vice-president for facilities and information technology Dr Khalid Naji, department director Mohamed Saleh al-Saadi, BSI Group
Qatar country manager Omar Rashid, and QU leaders and staff.
Invensis Technologies was reviewed by business standards company, BSI Group
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The rating action follows the announcement that BTG Pactual entered a binding agreement to acquire 100% shares of BSI Group
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- 1 thyme sprig
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 stalks celery with leaves (chunked)
- 2 carrots (scraped and chunked)
- 1 lg onion (quartered)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 1/2 qts water (enough to cover chicken approximately 2")
- 4 stalks celery (diced)
- 4 carrots (scraped and diced)
- 1 14.5 oz can whole tomatoes (chopped - without juice)
- 2 Herb-ox chicken packets
- 1 32 oz can chicken broth
- ground pepper
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 240mins
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The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 mandated that each state Governor appoint a SERC. This Commission can be comprised of a single agency or representatives of various groups. In accordance with this law, Governor John R. McKernan, Jr., established by Executive Order the Maine SERC on April 13, 1987. The Director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) was appointed the Chair of the Commission. Eight others were appointed to serve on it.
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Mark Powell previewed the band's hit single, "Dublin Dr. Pepper," from the band's album "Homegrown" released in March, 2011. The album also features the popular hits "Back Porch of Texas" and "Long Fall From The Top."
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Kickoff time announced for Louisville/Clemson football game
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for Nov. 12. Clemson and Louisville will kick off in the afternoon.
Saturday, Nov. 12
- Virginia Tech at Duke, Noon, RSN
- Pitt at Virginia, Noon, ACC Network
- Boston College at NC State, 3:30 p.m., ACC Network
- Louisville at Clemson, 3:30 p.m., ESPN
- Miami at Georgia Tech, 3:30 p.m., RSN
- North Carolina at Wake Forest, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2
- Florida State at Syracuse, 8 p.m., ACC Network
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Valencia is a very small town located in the state of California. With a population of 4,070 people and just one neighborhood, Valencia is the 541st largest community in California. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Valencia, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Valencia, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Valencia’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Valencia does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $143,454.
Real Estate Prices
Valencia home prices are not only among the most expensive in California, but Valencia real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
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Valencia is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 89.67% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Valencia is a town of managers, professionals and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Valencia who work in management occupations (26.34%), sales jobs (13.09%) and healthcare (11.34%).
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One downside of living in Valencia, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 37.89 minutes every day commuting to work.


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its ICD threaded, and you have a freak barrel which is a nice setup. finding ICD threaded barrels can be a chore.
i would suggest looking at the wiring harness, and if it has been cut up or trashed, contact me, as i make new ones.
go to ICDO(its in my sig) and read about the break downs. i personally never dealt with the BKO but they can be fun guns. you can get a lot out of them, but it takes a bit of massaging to do so. pull the grip panel off and see what board you have.
but overall, clean it, lube it(superlube works great in them) and see how it is.


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3. During spring bed cleanup, remove the mulch from the center and spread it around the mum. Then cut back the stems to an inch or so from the ground.
4. Fertilize while watering during the season.
5. Cut an inch or two off the new growth before July 4th for a bushier plant with more blooms in the fall.
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Vintage Modern is the fourth studio album to come from Australian Hip-Hop royalty 360, following 2014’s Utopia LP, which was the successor to his breakout 2011 project Falling & Flying.
The album comes after a public battle with addiction and mental health, one that derailed his career in early 2015, before getting clean and returning to the public eye over the last two years, with a mass of support coming from his loyal, passionate fans within The Close Circle.
Always opposed to following trends, 360 melds together a mass of styles and sounds on Vintage Modern, which heavily features live instrumentation, giving a grander, bolder feel to the album, something that is under-utilised and at times forgotten within today’s current Hip-Hop climate.
60 kicks off the new album with White Lies, a raw, witty and playful track that proves the loose-lipped emcee is still all that he has ever been, and then some.
The album then moves on to the Pop / Hip-Hop fusions that are Way Out, Yesterday and Money, with the latter of the three an ideal example of the flawless, timeless and diverse production displayed throughout the album by way of Styalz Fuego, Nic Martin and Carl Dimataga.
After introducing a host of vocalists over those three tracks, 360 takes on the task of belting out his own hooks, and to a hell of a pay-off on the emotionally driven anthems Witness and Drugs.
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“No one loves me like the drugs used to”
By the midway point of the album, the burn city rapper brings along some fellow emcees in the form of I.e., Seth Sentry and PEZ, with I.e. contributing on the ultra-sexy, ultra-slick banger Body Language, before Seth and PEZ deliver some seriously fiery bars on Coup De Gráce.
360 slightly alters the mood across the backend of the album, with the string-heavy, bar-heavy climactic record Admission, and the stream of consciousness that is Trouble – before getting as raw and as personal as we’ve ever seen on Tiny Angel, an ode to a close friends emotional still-birth experience.
Finishing off his fourth studio album is Letters, a reflective rap written to his past self, wrapping up Vintage Modern the only way 360 knows how, with rawness, realness and honesty.
Favourite Songs: White Lies, Money, Drugs, Body Language
Final Thoughts: A timeless album that well-and-truly cements 360s position at the top.
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What is Freqways?
MDLBEAST Freqways is a multistage online music experience. Inspired by airlines of the past, Freqways takes audiences on a virtual trip; with DJs performing from iconic locations around the world.
On the 24th September, Freqways will be taking audiences on a series of domestic flights around Saudi Arabia; showcasing talent and locations from around the Kingdom. New destinations and captains will be announced daily.
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Another election, another debacle for New York Republicans.
While GOP nominee Dede Scozzafava’s abrupt withdrawal Saturday from the Nov. 3 House election in upstate New York came as a surprise, it shouldn’t have — over the past decade or so, the New York Republican Party has emerged as the political gang that couldn’t shoot straight, an operation so inept that it’s sometimes hard to believe it exists in the nation’s third most populous state.
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The collapse of Scozzafava’s campaign — and the quick rise of the national conservative revolt sparked by her nomination — are simply the latest calamities to befall the New York GOP and an illustration of the utter ruin into which the state party has fallen. In just a few short years, the party’s presence in state politics has dwindled to the point of extinction or irrelevance.
Little more than a decade ago, Republicans controlled the governorship, the state Senate, one of two U.S. Senate seats, 13 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and the New York City mayor’s office.
Since then, though, the GOP has declined at a steady and accelerating pace. Today, the party has virtually no presence in the congressional delegation — it controls just two of the state’s 29 House seats. It lacks a single statewide elected officer and represents only a minority in both chambers of the state Legislature — the first time since the New Deal that New York has had a Democratic governor and Legislature. In 2006, in an open governor’s race, the Republican nominee failed to win even 30 percent of the vote.
Last April, Republicans botched another upstate House special election despite starting with a 70,000-Republican-voter registration advantage. In that contest, a high-ranking state Republican, Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, cemented the GOP’s Keystone Kops reputation by blowing a lead against an unknown businessman with no experience running for office, despite benefiting from heavy national Republican spending that far outpaced Democratic spending.
“I think the state of the New York Republican Party is at its lowest ebb we’ve seen, and I’ve been watching this since the early ’70s,” said former Rep. Tom Reynolds, a onetime chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee who also served as the GOP leader in the state Assembly during the 1990s. “When we look at 2010, it’s hard to imagine us going any lower than we are.”
Making matters worse, Reynolds said, there’s little sign Republicans are prepared to start clawing their way back in 2010 with a strong statewide slate. While the GOP is hopeful that former Gov. George Pataki or former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will run statewide, neither has made serious moves toward launching a campaign, and the GOP bench is painfully thin.


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Amir Arsalan-e Namdar by Mohammad Ali Naqib Al-Mamalik
Amir Arsalan is an important book in the history of Persian literature, because on the one hand it is the last example of a novel in the traditional Persian style, ie similar to stories like Hossein Kurd Shabestari and Ramzeh Hamzeh, and on the other hand it is one of the first Persian literary texts that have similarities to novels.
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This Book “ Amir Arsalan-e Namdar” by Mohammad Ali Naqib Al-Mamalik. Amir Arsalan-e Namdar is a popular Persian epic, which was told to Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar, the Qajar Shah of Persia in the 19th century (though the Persian legend itself is much older), by a storyteller named Mohammad Ali Naqib al-Mamalek. ShopiPersia is the largest sales reference for Iranian Farsi books. Experience the pleasure of buying directly from Iran with us. We ship worldwide.
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GCT Deltaport Big Ship Ready with ZPMC Megamax Cranes
DELTA BC, December 16, 2015 – Following breaking ground on its CAD$280 million GCT Deltaport Intermodal Yard Reconfiguration project in Port Metro Vancouver, GCT Canada has confirmed the order of two high-efficiency “megamax” ship-to-shore (“STS”) cranes from the industry’s largest crane manufacturer, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (“ZPMC”). Boasting a 23+ container wide outreach, the STS cranes will be capable of handling the largest vessels in service worldwide. Upon commissioning, the state-of-the-art cranes will be among the largest in the Americas, standing over 137 metres (450 feet or 45 stories) high, with a lift capacity of 65 tonnes (145,600 pounds).
The megamax cranes ensure GCT Deltaport is big ship ready, complementing a rail densification project that will see intermodal yard capacity grow by over 50% within the existing footprint. While all GCT terminals are already individually Green Marine certified, these new cranes will further support our commitment to sustainability. Outfitted with LED lighting, the electric cranes also feature high-efficiency regenerative drives, minimizing impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
“As ZPMC’s first customer outside China, GCT has a long-standing relationship with the company,” stated Mr. Qizhong Liu, Senior Vice President of ZPMC. “Working together with the expansion team and its vendors, these megamax cranes equip GCT Deltaport to provide the highest waterside productivity for the carriers they serve.”
“This order complements our existing fleet of 10 ZPMC post-Panamax cranes at GCT Deltaport, and coupled with our rail expansion, ensures our readiness to service the largest ships coming to Vancouver in 2017,” said Eric Waltz, President of GCT Canada.
The cranes will be delivered fully erect in 2017 and will be fully operational shortly thereafter. To learn about the project, visit www.globalterminalscanada.com to view the project videos.
About GCT Global Container Terminals Inc.
Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. operates four Green Marine certified terminals in two principal North American ports. Through GCT USA on the East Coast, the company operates two award-winning facilities: GCT New York on Staten Island, NY and GCT Bayonne in Bayonne, NJ. On the West Coast, GCT Canada operates two gateway terminals: GCT Vanterm and GCT Deltaport in Vancouver and Delta, BC. Visit www.globalterminals.com to find out more about GCT and follow us @BigShipReady.
About Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. is a well-known, leading company in heavy-duty equipment manufacturing, with 8 production bases located in Shanghai. ZPMC has a fleet of 22 ships from 60,000 to 100,000 DWT to deliver their products around the world, including large scale port container and bulk material handling machinery. ZPMC quayside container and rubber-tyred gantry cranes account for 70% of the world’s market share and are found in 86 countries and regions.
For more information:
GCT Global Container Terminals Inc.
T +1 604 267 5102
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Why FTL Finance’s FTL Fintech ETF is a win for the Australian economy
Posted November 16, 2018 10:07:00The FTL FinTech ETF, a new Australian Fintek-listed fund, has made a massive contribution to the Australian financial sector.
The FDL ETF was launched by the FTL Group, an Australian technology company, in the first quarter of 2018.
The ETF is part of a broader portfolio of Finteks Fintec and Fintels investment products.
The fund was created to “provide a stable platform for investors to invest in Finteks Fintals investment products”, said FTL founder and chief executive, Paul Burt.
The Fintax fund is the second Fintox fund and the second to be launched this year.
Burt told News.au the FDL fund was designed to be “an entry point into the broader Fintes portfolio, which includes a variety of FIntech-related products and technologies”.
“The FDT Fund has been created to provide investors with a safe, attractive and diversified investment vehicle, which is also focused on the Australian market and supports our long-term growth,” he said.
Fintax is a small business focused on helping small and medium-sized businesses to grow.
A total of $4 billion has been invested in the FDT fund by Finteeks Fintal, Fintel and FTL companies, including $2.5 billion in the past three months.
“The portfolio provides the opportunity to grow our existing business and add to it by investing in new Fintex products and new FIntax products, while also supporting our existing Fintral and FIntel businesses and businesses that may be coming online in the future,” said Burt in a statement.
“We are confident that Fintx will continue to grow and we are excited to add Fintrax to our portfolio.”
Investment portfolio: FTL Finance The FTL Fund was launched in the fourth quarter of 2019.
It consists of FDL funds and FDT funds, both of which are invested in FTL businesses.
It also includes the Fintez Fintalex, a Finty fund focused on Fintedx and FFTs Fintables and FTRs.
Investors can choose to invest $2,500 in one of the funds or $10,000 in all three funds.
The company has also created the FLT Finance ETF, which invests in FINTX companies and FNTs, FFT products and FTS products.
More to come.


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Z-Type is a Space Invaders inspired speed typing game that has you shooting and destroying alien ships by typing words. It's pretty addictive. Plus it gives you your typing speed and accuracy once you die. I didn't die though, I just stopped playing so I could write this article. Besides, I already no I can tipe 90 WPM with 100% accurasy because I am the the hot shit.
Play the game HERE, but if you type as fast as I do you might have to wear oven mitts to keep your hands from catching fire.
Thanks to Michael K, who hacked the game to respond to voice recognition and set the highest score of all time.


The impact of tech intensity is a reality for every industry in Canada. Companies need to not only be fast-adopters of best-in-class technology but also build their own digital capabilities. I recently participated in STORE 2019, a conference hosted by the Retail Association of Canada. I spoke with many customers and partners about how the retail industry is experiencing a seismic shift as technology provides new ways to customize the shopping experience and as shoppers increasingly desire on-demand, personalized service. With a third of Canadian customers ending a relationship with a retailer due to insufficient personalization, companies on the front line with consumers and businesses are required to evolve to stay relevant.
Fortunately for retailers, technological innovations across cloud computing, data analytics and AI are enabling a new era, an era where it’s possible to gain ten times the insights in one-tenth the time. Retailers that embrace these technologies are well positioned to not only lead their industries, but also take share from the laggards.
Loblaw, Canada’s leading food and pharmacy retailer, is one great example of a Canadian company that is leaning into the potential of tech intensity — not an easy task for an organization that sees 1 billion visits to its thousands of grocery, pharmacy, fashion and banking locations every year. With a company purpose of “Live Life Well,” Loblaw is committed to meeting its customers’ needs and helping them live their best lives.
To help support their multi-year transformational journey, Microsoft is partnering with Loblaw as they strive to unlock new opportunities with AI, machine learning, data and the cloud.
Microsoft recently worked with Loblaw to integrate Microsoft’s AI technology within its PC Optimum loyalty program in order to match their member customers with better deals and offers based on their online preferences. By using Microsoft Azure to securely store and process data, Loblaw was able to redesign its customer data by taking apart siloed information, anonymizing, aggregating and building out a feature to customize offers at scale.
“We understood the power of what Microsoft was bringing to the market from an AI perspective,” said David Markwell, Loblaw’s Senior Vice President of Technology. “With the data already collected, but separated into different customer experiences, it made sense to move it all to the cloud and to leverage AI tools to drive results. With AI, I see this democratization of knowledge and ability to make decisions being moved out into the business units.”
Data siloes aren’t the only ones coming down. By leveraging Microsoft’s open-source cloud solutions Loblaw provided their digital teams with a familiar technology toolkit and were able to quickly upskill their employees, break down barriers between departments and build new digital skills across their teams, including a machine-learning practice. “It’s really changed the culture and how people work here,” says Jenny McConvey, Director of Decision Support. “It’s taking subject matter experts from different areas and bringing them together to work on one project.”
Loblaw has its sights set clearly on the future and Microsoft is committed to be a trusted partner to help as they continue to innovate and fulfill its longtime mission of serving customers with trust and transparency – and building a culture of innovation for its employees.
“It’s about this constant evolution, constant education, and constant looking for the next problem to solve that I find exciting,” Markwell says. “And it’s really what’s going to propel us forward.”
Learn more about how Microsoft is helping customers transform with Microsoft AI solutions.


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Energy firm SSE chief executive Ian Marchant said today that lack of nuclear expertise and construction risk were the main reasons the firm pulled out of the nuclear developer consortium Nugen in September.


Today’s cars offer more power, better fuel economy and more amenities than ever before. Because cars are being built better than ever before, people are keeping them longer. The average American car is nearly twelve years old, which means that the average mileage is somewhere around 170,000 miles. Indeed, 200,000 miles is the new 100,000 miles.
Recently, more turbocharged cars are on the market, and they’re driven pretty much like every other commuter car on the road, racking up the miles. As these cars age, how will they fare? What’s the key to keeping your high mileage turbo spinning? Much of that depends on the driver, but we’ve narrowed it down to driving, maintenance and cleaning.
One common error is the first cold start of the day. Turning the key and taking off before the engine can warm up can do damage to your vehicle, because when the oil is cold, it doesn’t flow. On a regular engine, spinning up to 5,000 rpm, this leads to accelerated wear. The problem is compounded on turbochargers, which spin up to nearly 300,000 rpm or 5,000 revolutions per second. Oil is critical to keeping turbochargers moving, but it takes time for cold oil to get there.
To improve turbocharger lifespan, any time the car sits for more than a couple hours, let the engine idle for a few minutes after starting it. This will give the oil a chance to warm up and flow into critical bearing surfaces. For the first five to ten minutes of driving, avoid giving your engine more than a quarter throttle. Keep in mind, on cold days, it could take up to twenty minutes to warm up to ideal oil flow. Take it easy, and your high mileage turbo won’t be leaking or squeaking anytime soon.
The benefits of regular maintenance cannot be overstated, and treating a high mileage turbo requires paying strict attention to engine oil changes. Check your owner’s manual for engine oil requirements, including type, viscosity and oil change interval.
Oil sludge can easily block the flow of oil to the turbocharger, leading to bearing failure. Regular oil changes keep harmful deposits from building up in the oil system. You can substitute synthetic oil for conventional oil, and there are many benefits for doing so, including a cleaner and longer lasting turbocharger.
Because the turbocharger impellers spin so fast, it doesn’t take much dust or other foreign material to quickly ruin them. Changing the air filter keeps dirt from getting into the engine and turbocharger. Make sure that all debris is blown away before you open the air box, the air filter is properly fitted and the air box is properly sealed before starting the engine.
Similarly, engine repairs and tune-ups might allow foreign material to enter the engine and turbocharger. Before disassembly, use compressed air to blow debris away from the openings, such as spark plugs or the intake. Once open, use tape or rags to cover holes and prevent contamination.
High mileage turbos can be found almost anywhere, still spinning hundreds of thousands of miles later. Following these tips will keep your high mileage turbo spinning for years to come.
Check out all the maintenance parts available on NAPA Online or trust one of our 17,000 NAPA AutoCare locations for routine maintenance and repairs. For more information on high mileage turbo maintenance, chat with a knowledgeable expert at your local NAPA AUTO PARTS store.
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Ben has been taking things apart since he was 5, and putting them back together again since he was 8. After dabbling in DIY repairs at home and on the farm, he found his calling in the CGCC Automobile Repair program. After he held his ASE CMAT for 10 years, Ben decided he needed a change. Now, he writes on automotive topics across the web and around the world, including new automotive technology, transportation legislation, emissions, fuel economy and auto repair.


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By Marcílio de Freitas Amazonia is one of the planet’s last utopias. Even before the New World was “discovered,” it existed in the imaginary of foreign travelers and governments. Yet the future of Brazil’s Amazonia region is fast becoming a tragedy in the making , which is calling out for international attention.
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Kanye West 'had to fight to be accepted'
Kanye West has claimed that ''when you're the absolute best, you get hated on the most."
The 37-year-old rapper spoke to students at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and told them how he had to ''fight to be accepted'' into the fashion world, after starting out as a musician.
Kanye said: ''It's a tough world out there,'' he said. ''You're going to prepare yourself for politics, bad bosses, hating employees - and usually when you're the absolute best, you get hated on the most.''
The 'All Day' hitmaker - who is married to Kim Kardashian West - was forced to complete 250 hours of community service by teaching at the college after a brawl with paparazzi in 2013, but has stayed on as a volunteer mentor ever since, and, in his speech, said how ''honored'' he was to be at the school and able to inspire students.
According to ETOnline, Kanye added: ''I'm really honored to be here tonight around so many creative people, so many dreamers. As a lot of you know, I really love fashion, and it's been a love of mine as far back as I can remember.
''It's something that I've always had to fight to be accepted to love, and I empathize with anyone who has ever loved fashion because it's not like loving the idea of being a lawyer or becoming a doctor.''
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It's been a long time coming but the Reds are Premier League Champions.
Now here’s your chance to purchase your souvenir edition of the Liverpool ECHO commemorating the lifting of the trophy.
With an 8-page Football ECHO special, a host of incredible images and the best analysis and opinion on the Reds you’ll find anywhere, this is an ECHO you’ll want to treasure for years to come.
And don’t forget - it doesn’t matter where you are in the world. Whether you live in Liverpool or elsewhere across the globe the ECHO is available to you.
Simply go to our online shop where you can order a copy of your commemorative ECHO.
And that’s not all. On there you can also order individual editions for June 26 and June 27 as well as June 29 when Jurgen Klopp wrote directly to the people of Liverpool.
Don’t forget our ECHO team has been with the Reds every single step of the way, through every game of 2019/20.
So what better way to commemorate this incredible achievement than doing so with us?

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Collagen forms up to 33% of the body protein content and is found abundantly in cartilage, bones, tendon, ligaments and skin. As the body produces decreasing amounts of collagen over time, external sources of collagen become essential for skin, muscle and bone health.
Collagen is typically sourced from pigs and cows and is subjected to hydrolysation – i.e., it is broken down into amino acids so that the body can easily absorb it. The end product is collagen protein powder or hydrolysed collagen peptide. There are a growing number of scientific studies to support the benefits of collagen peptides on hair, skin, bones, and muscles. Here are some of the ways your body can benefit from it:
Healthy skin, hair, and nails:
Collagen forms about 70% of the dermis – the middle layer of skin. The external supply of collagen can help in increasing skin hydration, elasticity and, thus, reduce the appearance of wrinkles. In a randomised, placebo-controlled study on 72 women aged over 35, they found that oral intake of collagen peptide helped reverse the effects of age-related decline in skin collagen.
Collagen can also help in improving the health of your hair. A recent study has shown that hydrolysed collagen provides the much-needed amino acids for building healthy hair. Both keratin – the protein abundant in hair, and collagen are high in the amino acids Proline and Arginine, so collagen intake can help you get lush, shiny hair.
Studies have demonstrated that ingesting collagen peptides after resistance training increases fat-free mass and strength in healthy young men. The control group only exercised, while the treatment group exercised and followed it with a collagen peptide shake. After 12 weeks, the participants who took collagen protein after training experienced a higher body mass than those who only exercised.
Collagen has a positive impact on joint health because it assists in the repair of cartilage. Studies have shown that collagen can restore bone density among women suffering from osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. Research has also shown that collagen can prevent bone loss if taken along with calcium.
Studies have proven that protein is a significant contributor in promoting weight loss. Protein takes longer to digest than carbohydrates, leading you to feel satiated for longer. Specifically, when your body breaks down protein, phenylalanine is released, which triggers leptin- a hunger suppressant. So consuming collagen peptides in any form can help you keep your appetite down while simultaneously not depriving your body of nourishment.
Collagen for restricted diets:
Health practitioners agree that collagen protein powder is suitable for post-surgery high protein diets, such as after the gastric sleeve or gastric bypass. Restricted diets may need you to consume minimal carbohydrates and fats – in which case, collagen peptides are ideal, as they contain 92% protein and less than one per cent of carbohydrates and fats each. Your post-surgery diet may also be restricted to liquids only, in which case collagen protein shakes are the best way to provide your body with all the recovery protein you need.
While collagen protein is flavourless, top suppliers offer it in exciting flavours. You can choose from regular flavours like banana, chocolate, vanilla or combo flavours such as honey chocolate or salt caramel. They are ideal for shakes or for making delicious snacks and desserts.
Collagen peptides are arguably the easiest way to notch up your body collagen, build better muscles, improve bone health, and get healthy hair and nails. Several studies conducted on subjects worldwide have not shown evidence for significant side-effects, other than an occasional upset stomach. If you are beginning your collagen protein journey, consult your health practitioner to get personalised advice on its usage and dosage.

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Identifying the cell surface receptors of natural ligands, and deconvoluting the receptor targets of candidate drug leads, presents a challenge in medical research and drug discovery. Traditionally, success rates have been low, and screening efforts often generate numerous false-positive hits that require extensive follow-up to either validate or disregard. If successful, receptor identification enables the discovery of previously unknown, disease-relevant targets, provides critical insights into biological pathways and disease processes, and allows for secondary targets to be uncovered. By expressing the majority of the human plasma membrane proteome in human cells on glass slides in situ, human cell microarray technology provides a powerful approach for identifying receptor target interactions. This approach significantly increases the success rates in identifying specific primary receptor targets and off-targets while limiting the number of false-positive hits. Here we describe cell microarray technology, focusing on new advances including the use of whole cells as bait for receptor interactions, and the inclusion of secreted proteins that widens the utility of the technology in off-target screening.
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Lizzo rules. I transcribed this song for a student, and simplified one chord slightly – Cm should really be a Ab/C. Here’s a nice video of Lizzo playing this song with acoustic guitar player Walter Williams.
Click here to download Lizzo-Cuz_I_Love_You Chords PDF
Also for fun, here’s a video of me playing the melody of this song with an E-Bow on guitar!
This is a cool instrumental Meat Puppet’s tune I transcribed! It’s fast!
Click to download Meat Puppets – Maiden’s Milk Guitar Transcription (PDF)
Nice arpeggiated guitar part in this Mother Mother tune!
Click here to download It’s Alright Mother Mother TAB
Been teaching a lot of Billie lately – so cool that the album that won “Album of the Year” at the Grammy Awards was recorded by two young siblings at their parents’ home! Here’s a transcription of the bass line and synth-hook from Bad Guy!
Click here to download Billie Eilish – Bad Guy transcription (PDF)
I’ve decided to start blogging a bit about music teaching, and also occasionally to share what I’m up to musically!
I thought I’d start by sharing a hand-out I share with a lot of my students: playing the blues.
The blues is a great place to start learning how to improvise and making up solos. On this hand-out, the first 12 bars are a typical blues guitar rhythm guitar part (you could also play the chords that are at the top.) The bottom of the page contains the notes to the “A Minor Pentatonic Scale,” which is pretty much what people often refer to as the Blues scale (the blues scale contains one other note.)
Once you’ve got the rhythm guitar part down, try putting on a “backing track” such as this one, and then playing the scale over top. Playing along to backing tracks is a lot of fun because it’s as though you’ve got a great band backing you up while you’re practicing! Playing the scale up and down you’ll notice that all the notes sound good, there aren’t any that sound “wrong.” The next thing to do is to mix up the order of the notes, to try and make up some melodies! Don’t be shy, just go for it! This is the beginnings of improvisation!
Click here to download the Blues in A hand-out


text: We'd love to welcome another member to the Cash Alternative TV team. Rod Ambrissi joins the show for a semi-regular series entitled "Decentralized Debate" which will be about various digital currency topics. Rod will host, and many crypto personalities may participate. The show will air when we can get people together who feel passionately about issues and would love a forum to do it in. The first show will air soon, but future shows will depend on the participation of you, the viewers! Got a suggestion for a show topic, or would like to participate in a debate about a given subject? Contact the CATV team at [email protected].