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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian women, and touches the lives of so many families every day.
It is a cause that is near and dear to the hearts of the TruMarine Team, and is the reason we started our ‘withinUs To Give’ campaign.
As a local business, we believe it is important to be active within our community, and we are honoured to support worthy causes whenever possible. Our ‘withinUs To Give’ campaign ensures that a portion of all our sales are donated to Breast Cancer Research in support of finding a cure.
Each year, we donate to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s CIBC Run for the Cure. This volunteer-led event has over 100,000 participants. Throughout Canada, Run for the Cure is an event that brings together an incredible, inspiring group of people that have a personal connection with breast cancer and, like us, want to show their support for this important cause.
Our withinUs to give campaign ensures that a portion of all sales is donated to the CBCF in support of finding a cure.
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Erykah Badu Is Going Through It on ‘I Been Goin’ Thru It All’
Erykah Badu has been going through some tough times on social media. The veteran R&B singer received a ton of backlash after sharing her thoughts on women’s dress codes on her Twitter page. Now she’s addressing the haters with her new track, “I Been Goin Thru It All.”
The song is actually a remix of rapper Wintertime’s 2015 tune, “Thru It All.” For those who are unfamiliar, Wintertime is up-and-coming rhymer with a soft and melodic flow who has been generating a buzz with his aforementioned single.
Badu stays close to the original version, rapping about some of the backlash she has been receiving on social media and the hate that's been thrown her way.
"I think I've been too nice / This is where the s--- ends / Y'all got too relax, can't stick with the f---ing facts," she raps, adding, "All of this could've been avoided / A n---- really had to snap / 'Cause i've been goin thru it all / Ain't nobody had my back."
"Where the f--- was y'all at?" she then asked her fans.
At one point in the song, the "On and On" singer referenced her front cover appearance on The Fader's "Producers" issue.
Earlier this year, Badu announced that she's working on a new mixtape called This $h!t Too Easy, which is the follow-up to last year's But You Caint Use My Phone.
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Catholic volunteers pray before entering hospitals for Covid-19 patients in Bien Hoa. (Photo courtesy of giaophanxuanloc.net)
Vietnam’s largest city today lifted its coronavirius lockdown to bring to an end nearly three months of restrictions on all activities to curb a deadly surge in the pandemic.
Le Hoa Binh, deputy chairman of Ho Chi Minh City’s people's committee, said the lockdown restrictions will go step by step to restore social and economic activities and bring people’s life to normalcy.
The city’s nine million people can leave their homes and all essential businesses can open, though restaurants can serve only takeaway meals. Cultural and sports services, weddings and funerals can be held with 15-20 participants.
Churches, temples and other places of worship will be allowed a maximum of 10 participants at one time, and 70 if they have been vaccinated fully or have recovered from Covid-19.
Bars, restaurants, cinemas, discotheques, games shops, massage parlors, karaoke bars and other inessential services remain locked down.
Binh called on migrant workers not to leave the city but stay to work. The city, which now has 600,000 migrant workers, will offer a cash dole equivalent to US$44 to each person rendered unemployed during the pandemic. They will be vaccinated and given jobs in the city.
Catholic volunteers including priests, deacons, seminarians and nuns have been serving those infected with the coronavirus for months now
The public security ministry has reported that the country’s four Covid-19 epicenters of Ho Chi Minh City and the neighboring provinces of Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Long An have 3.5 million migrant workers from other places.
Some 2.1 million of them want to return home due to the pandemic but the ministry has called on local authorities to ensure they stay back to avoid spreading the deadly virus in their native places.
Nguyen Sy Quang, deputy of the city’s public security department, said the city will maintain 12 checkpoints bordering other provinces and 39 other checkpoints in the districts to check public movements round the clock.
Ho Chi Minh City's health authorities said they are working to speed up large-scale tests among high-risk people, trace contacts and accelerate inoculation among workers and people over 50. Some 49 percent of the city's residents aged 18 and above have been fully vaccinated.
Catholic volunteers including priests, deacons, seminarians and nuns have been serving those infected with the coronavirus for months now.
Dr. Vuong Trong Hieu, deputy director at a field hospital, said the religious volunteers played an important role by caring for, feeding and consoling patients.
“In protective gear, medics and volunteers help patients to recover from the disease,” he said of the 606 religious volunteers serving at the city’s various hospitals since July.
Tens of thousands of Covid-19 patients are still undergoing treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, accounting for 80 percent of Vietnam’s deaths and half of its 786,200 infections since the Delta variant outbreak detected in late April.
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MUMBAI: A study conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai has shown that small changes in bank procedures can make available cheap and almost instantaneous remittance services to migrant labour without compromising on prudential norms.
In a technical report, Ashish Das, professor at department of mathematics, IIT-Mumbai, has highlighted how banks have created barriers for walk-in customers who seek to instantly transfer funds to any beneficiary although their systems allow them to do so.
Incidentally, an earlier report by Prof Das on allowing bank customers free access to third-party ATMs was seriously considered by Reserve Bank of India and was ultimately implemented, resulting in explosive growth in ATM usage in the last two years.
Over the last decade, most banks in the country have implemented core banking solution which networks all branches and migrates bank customer information to a central database. As a result, all these banks can electronically transfer funds anywhere in the country under the National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) service introduced by RBI. Under NEFT, each branch is given a unique ID allowing almost instant transfer of funds.
The IIT report focuses on rationalization of the electronic remittance system in India. The report notes that although systems are adequate for allowing funds transfer, banks' insistence on know your customer norms act as a deterrent for most of the migrant population to open bank accounts. "With the Indian economy being predominantly cash-based, majority of the migrant population remits cash through the core banking network of the bank by standing in long queues. Post-offices allow such a remittance in form of money-orders. However, it usually takes a minimum of seven days for the money to reach the beneficiary. Moreover, it costs the remitter Rs 250 to remit Rs 5000," the report said. Due to such drawbacks, migrants get encouraged to use the informal channels of remittance.
The use of India Post or the informal means for money transfer do not require any KYC documentation and can be used by remitter and beneficiary even if they do not have bank accounts. The money being remitted through such systems remains outside the banking system.
The report recommends that RBI encourages the usage of NEFT by migrant labour for remittances to ensure that more cash transactions come within the banking system. The report also says that unless the bank can establish potential fraud beforehand, the information filled in the application form (for cash NEFT) by the remitter should not call for any documentary evidence if the amount is within Rs10,000.

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This studio course introduces students to digital media in the context of contemporary visual arts, extending ideas and practice into video, performance, sound, and/or other time-based media. As artists working in the field of expanded media, we acknowledge that there is an expanded set of techniques to make art. As a result, artists are rethinking the boundary of disciplines and the potential for new art forms and new art experiences – placing the body and the shared social experience at the center of art practice. Students will engage in four projects that will be complimented with discussions and lectures in class. For these projects, we will explore various techniques such as video, sound, performance and anchor these in the history, theory, and practice of the various media. Students will learn to use digital video and sound equipment and Final Cut Pro editing software as their primary means for investigation and experimentation, however the course will emphasize artistic voice over technical skill.
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Dubbo businesses could be encouraged to install their own security cameras through grants from Dubbo Regional Council.
Council has been looking into the installation of Closed Circuit Television Cameras in Dubbo’s neighbourhood shopping areas as a way to deter crime.
In a report on the issue – which will be considered at the council meeting on Monday night – council’s manager social services Jason Yelverton has asked for councillors to consider adopting a CCTV grant program like Bathurst.
Dubbo Police have indicated that the placement of CCTV systems outside the CBD...are not a priority and would not be supported.Dubbo Regional Council's Jason Yelverton
“This model offers CBD retailers a $500 grant on a dollar for dollar basis for installation of CCTV cameras. Bathurst Regional Council has an annual budget of $10,000 for the program and to date has spent $28,000 on grants,” he said.
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Installing security cameras at the Myall Street shopping centre alone is expected to cost $42,590. However, Mr Yelverton said the cost could be higher depending on the link capability of the sites because they are out of the council fibre optic network.
Another $5800 also has to be added onto the cost of each camera for regular maintenance and upgrades.
As part of the research, consultation was also undertaken with Dubbo Police and the NSW Justice Department.
“Dubbo Police have indicated that the placement of CCTV systems outside the CBD area and other previously identified locations in Dubbo and Wellington in the previous audit are not a priority and would not be supported,” Mr Yelverton said.
“Policy advice from NSW Justice Department also raises various issues relating to CCTV systems installation and the Privacy ad Personal Information Protection Act 1998.”
Mr Yelverton has recommended council obtains independent legal advice about the cameras. He also recommended a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design audit be undertaken with Dubbo Police and for the Bathurst CCTV program to be considered.
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Last month, the Kaiser Family Foundation released the results of its 2016 survey of 671 people who purchased individual market plans compliant with the new mandates and rules established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). As many insurers announce large premium hikes for next year and others announce they are withdrawing from the market, the survey reveals that enrollees are increasingly unhappy with their coverage. Given that these enrollees are one of the primary groups that the ACA is supposed to be helping, their declining satisfaction is particularly concerning and suggests a change of direction in federal policy is warranted.
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The president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) gives Obamacare a D+ for how it has performed in his state. In an interview with WRAL’s David Crabtree, BCBSNC CEO Brad Wilson conceded that he was a strict grader and that “on a good day” he might give the ACA a C+.
He acknowledged that the health law had provided coverage to 500,000 previously uninsured North Carolinians (“a very good thing”), but also warned that after two and a half years of operation, it was very clear that the financial underpinning of the Obamacare exchanges was not stable.
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Obamacare supporters will say that increasing premiums don’t matter because anyone getting a subsidy has their premium share capped and they are therefore insulated from these prices and the follow-on big rate increases. The worst that can happen to them is that they will have to shop for a lower cost plan.
Those shoppers may well have to settle for plans with bigger deductibles and narrower networks to keep their premiums flat.
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Crankshaft Material Handling Gantry
- 650 Foot Long 17 axis Servo Gantry Crankshaft Loading System
- 14-Crankshaft Loading, Buffer, Crossover and Unload Conveyors
- Multiple Quality Control Takeout Stations
- 17 Operator HMIs
- Integration of dozens of unique machines including bar code marking, data, and part tracking through grinders, lathes, balancers, hardeners, washers, gauges, mills, laser markers, conveyors, etc.
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Bumper Fascia Laser Cutting CNC System
- Fixtured Turntable System for locating and feeding rear bumpers
- Flying Optic Laser System
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|— Metropolitan City —|
|• Commissioner of Police (CP)||Ajay Kumar Nand, IPS (Asansol-Durgapur Police Commissionerate)|
|• Mayor||Tapas Banerjee — AITC (Asansol Municipal Corporation)|
|• Metropolitan City||127.3 km2 (49.2 sq mi)|
|Elevation||97 m (318 ft)|
|• Metropolitan City||1,243,008|
|• Density||4,434/km2 (11,480/sq mi)|
|• Official||Bengali, Hindi, English, Urdu|
|Time zone||IST (UTC+5:30)|
|Vehicle registration||WB 37 / WB 38 / WB 44|
|Sex ratio||1.08 ♂/♀|
|Lok Sabha constituency||Asansol (MP — Bangsha Gopal Chaudhuri — CPI(M))|
|Vidhan Sabha constituency||Asansol Uttar (MLA — Malay Ghatak — AITC), Asansol Dakshin (MLA — Tapas Banerjee — AITC)|
Asansol is the third largest city and urban agglomeration in West Bengal after Kolkata and Howrah and the 39th largest urban agglomeration in India. Asansol is located in the Burdwan District of India. According to a report released by International Institute for Environment and Development, a UK-based policy research non-governmental body, Asansol is among the 11 Indian cities in the list of 100 fastest growing cities in the world with a rank of 42.
Asansol is located in the Burdwan District of West Bengal. While most of Bengal is flat alluvial plain Asansol subdivision lies on exposed Gondwana rocks and consists mostly of undulating laterite soil. It forms the lower Chota Nagpur plateau, which occupies most of Jharkhand. It is located between the Damodar and Ajay rivers. Another river, Barakar, joins the Damodar near Dishergarh. A small rivulet, Nunia, flows past Asansol. While Dhanbad district lies on the western side, Durgapur sub division of Bardhman district lies on the eastern side. To the south, across the Damodar river are the Purulia and Bankura districts. To the north are Dumka and Birbhum districts. Dhanbad district across the Barakar river in Jharkhand is also a major mining area and has close links with Asansol. Both lie in the Damodar valley.
Coal and railways
In 1774, Suetonius Heatly and John Sumner of the British East India Company realised that local people were using coal in the region of which Asansol is a part. Their early explorations and mining operations were carried out in a haphazard manner and demand was limited. Regular mining operations started in 1820, led by an agency house, Alexander and Co. In 1835, Prince Dwarkanath Tagore bought over the collieries and Carr and Tagore Co. led the field. For the entire 19th century and a major part of the 20th century, Ranigunj coalfields in the Asansol region was the major producer of coal in the country.
Eastern Railway Asansol Division
Established in 1925, Asansol Division is one of the oldest divisions of Indian Railways.
Municipal Area
- Total Population: 564,491
- Male: 293,748
- Female: 270,743
- Sex Ratio: 922 (F/M)
- Literacy Rate: 80.00%
- Male Literacy Rate: 86.31%
- Female Literacy Rate: 73.13%
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 908
- Child (0-6) Population: 56,014 (9.92%)
Urban Agglomeration
- Total Population: 1,243,008
- Male: 647,831
- Female: 595,177
- Sex Ratio: 919 (F/M)
- Literacy Rate: 80.00%
- Male Literacy Rate: 86.31%
- Female Literacy Rate: 73.13%
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 920
- Child (0-6) Population: 132,560 (10.66%)
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Although Asansol is predominantly a Bengali speaking city today, Asansol has mixed population of Bengali, Hindi and Urdu speaking people, English is the language of business communication and once widely spoken. After the railway works came, there was a substantial British and Anglo-Indian population. English medium schools started to impart education in English from as early as 1877. The first Christian Brother School in India St. Patrick's School was started in 1891.
Burdwan became a major administrative centre for the Muslim rulers and the subdivision was a part of the Muslim kingdoms in the region. It later became a part of the Bardhaman Raj functioning under the Mughals. When Mir Kassem, then Nawab of Sube Bangala, ceded Bardhaman along with Medinipur and Chittagong to East India Company in 1760 (three years after the Battle of Plassey), it was the beginning of an eventful chapter for the region. Till that time the area was a wilderness of forest and jungle, dotted at long intervals with tiny settlements. The countryside was ravaged and plundered by outlaws.
Today, Asansol is a corporation administered by the Asansol Municipal Corporation. In 1850, a union committee was formed to look after the civic needs of Asansol. The municipality was approved in 1885 but started functioning effectively in 1896. It has been upgraded to the status of a corporation in 1996. Since 2011 it has had its own Police Commissionerate.
The Grand Trunk Road (NH 2) runs across the subdivision. The highway has been broadened as part of the Golden Quadrilateral project and now allows two lane traffic each way. A highway bypass avoids the areas of Asansol, Neamatpur, Kulti and Barakar. Asansol is connected to Kolkata by road with daily Volvo buses as well as non-ac government buses run by the South Bengal State Transport Corporation which ply at half-an-hour interval duration and this 224 km distance is taking 4 to 4.5 hours approximately. The South Bengal State Transport Corporation also plies buses in various other routes such as Malda, Siliguri, Midnapur, Bankura, Burdwan, Kalna, Habra, Barackpore, Digha, Berhampore etc. Also there are many Private Operators which ply express and Super Fast as well as Deluxe Buses to various other towns of the State as well as Outside the State to places such as Dhanbad, Bokaro Steel City, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Giridih, Hazaribag etc. Government Bus Service operators also includes the North Bengal State Transport Corporation which plies buses to towns of North Bengal such as Malda, Raiganj, Siliguri, Coochbihar etc.
NH-60 connects Asansol with Orissa via. Raniganj- Mejia-Gangajalghati-Bankura-Bishnupur-Salboni-Kharagpur-Belda-Dantan-Jaleswar.
The railway track from Kolkata to Delhi passes through the subdivision and bifurcates into the main line and the grand chord line, at Sitarampur railway junction, a little to the west of Asansol. Another railway track links Asansol with Adra and then to Jamshedpur via Purulia and Kharagpur via Bankura. A branch line connects Andal with Sainthia on the Sahibgunj loop. Almost all of the trains linking Kolkata with north India connect Asansol with Kolkata as well as with north India.The Howrah -Mumbai mail via Allahabad connects the city to Mumbai. The Howrah – Indore Shipra Express and the Howrah-Gwalior-Agra Cant. Chambal Express are the trains that connects the city to Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jhansi and other central Indian cities. Other trains like Asansol-Mumbai express, Asansol-Ahmedabad Express, connects Asansol with couple of other major cities of India. Asansol-Tata Express, Asansol-Gorakhpur Express and Asansol-Gonda Express are the three new trains introduced in 2011 Rail Budget.
An aerodrome is located at Burnpur in Asansol. Another airport is expected to be operational by 2013 at Andal, about 25 km from the heart of Asansol city.
- IISCO Hospital is a multi specialty Hospital catering to the employees of IISCO and their families.
- HLG Memorial Hospital Pvt. Ltd. is a specialty Hospital established in the year 2006.
- The Asansol Sub-Divisional Hospital located on S.B. Gorai Road , is a municipal hospital, run by the state government.
Apart from these, there are also smaller health-centres and dispensaries including ESI, Kalna SD Hospital and smaller nursing homes like PR Mukherjee, Daffodil Nursing Home.
Some of the schools are Asansol Ramakrishna Mission, Rahamania High School, Haji Quadam Rasool High School, Danisgah Islamia High school, Subhaspalli Bidyaniketan, Chelod high school, Dhadka NCL Vidyamandir, Joharmull Jalan Institution, Asansol Arunoday High School, Chelidanga High School, Domohani Kelejora High School, Umarani Gorai Mahilakalyan, Manimala Girls, Eastern Railways High School, St. Joseph's High School, St. Mary Goretti Girls' High School, D.A.V. Higher Secondary School, Dayanand Vidyalaya High school, St. Patrick's Higher Secondary School, St. Vincent's High and Technical School, Dayanand Anglo Vedic High School, Loreto Convent, Assembly of God Church School, Wonder Land High School and Chelidanga High School. There are a few schools run by IISCo authority, including Burnpur Boys High School, Burnpur Girls School, Burnpur Riverside School, and Chhotodighari Vidyapith.
There are three general degree colleges - Banwarilal Bhalotia College, Asansol, Bidhan Chandra College, Asansol and Asansol Girls College. Asansol Engineering College offers undergraduate courses in its eponymous field., while Gupta College of Technological Sciences is Pharmacy College offers pharmacy-related courses.
See also
- "Cities having population 1 lakh and above". Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- "Census India". Census. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
- "Million plus UA Cities - India". Census. Census of India. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
- "World's fastest growing urban areas (1)". City Mayors. 7 December 2010. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
- Deb, Mihir; Tiwari, Garima; Lahiri-Dutt, Kuntala (2004). "Artisanal and small-scale mining in India: Selected studies and an overview of the issues". International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment 10 (10).
- Gee, E. R. (10 August 1940). "History of Coal-Mining in India". Indian National Science Academy 6 (3): 313. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
- "Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011; Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (PDF). Office of the Registrar & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
- Chakraborty, Ratul. "Asansol City Literacy rate". http://www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- "HLG Hospital".
Further reading
- History of The Indian Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. by Dr. N.R.Srinivasan
- Bardhaman Jelar Itihas O Lok Sanskriti (History and Folk-lore of Bardhaman District) in Bengali by Akkari Chattopadhyay


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Johnnyswim Deliver Sweet Melodies in Georgica Pond
Johnnyswim has released their second album Georgica Pond. Although technically this is their 4th album if you include LP Diamonds, two e.p.’s. (Heartbeats & A Johnnyswim Christmas), as well as a full live album Live at Rockwood Music Hall.
I’m a relatively recent listener to Johnnyswim. I found them several months ago after hearing “Summertime Romance” on Spotify. I started following them heavily since then. I love their story of how they met and make music together. In fact, most of their music is about their relationship. It’s honest, real and enviable. They have openly stated within interviews that their music is their therapy. It helps them communicate, leading to a rather harmonious relationship that allows them to spend so much time together.
Reviewing this album was so easy and seamless. I had the advantage of listening to quite a few of the singles before the album was released, so I was attached to a lot of the songs already. It was a matter of consuming and enjoying the new songs that I was most excited about.
Below you’ll find my breakdown of each song:
“Welcome to Georgica Pond”
This short introduction to the album refers to Georgica Pond. The pond is a coastal lagoon in the Hampton's and is a very popular location with celebrities. Amanda’s family owns land up there and it is a place of great solace and relaxation.
This song is so delicate, subtle and sweet. It’s a very chill song and it sounds as if the audio was recorded live in the studio. The chorus is very catchy and sure to get stuck in your head. “I’m a hummingbird looking for sweet water, to ease you off my mind!”.
Easily one of my favorite songs of the summer. It’s a great love song, perfect for wedding videos! The small electric guitar notes are a nice touch. The lyrics are what really get me though. So pure and sweet speaking of young love and making it work no matter the costs.
The chorus illustrates a song about true easy love. Ending the song with the orchestra strings produced such a beautiful arrangement. “Summertime Romance” is one of those songs you listen to over and over and forget that it’s been playing for 4 times in a row. It’s that good.
Johnnyswim often does a segment on their Youtube channel called New Music Monday and I was able to hear the early version of this song about a year ago. Another great chorus and the guitars have a bit of an 80’s rock ballad essence. This 80’s rock vibe is furthered by tambourines and interwoven vocal arrangements. Its a pleasant song to jam out with; it’s so fun and short. It chronicles the trials of a relationship and misunderstanding, but committing to working it out. There is an extra acoustic live jam at the end!
A piano driven song that is quiet and sad. It’s obviously a religious song, with some choir gospel vocals towards the end of the song. As someone who is not religious, I found the song not overwhelming in its religious message, but more of a praise song to an individual. This song may be in reference to the birth of their son Joaquin and how he is loved and makes them feel divine. At the end of the song, they have Joaquin singing and they encouraging him to continue. It’s incredibly affectionate and intimate.
The title track has a soft slow start, but towards the middle of the song it starts to build with light guitars and raising vocals. Amanda is the only one singing in this particular song of being someone’s light home. She layers some of the track with humming and wooing in the background. This is more of a contemplative song of support and love.
“Let it Matter”
Another single that was released early, so I’m familiar with it. A gentle song about experiencing raw emotions and heartache and being able to persevere through the hard roads, and get on the other side. It’s a great message that’s relevant to many people. I really appreciate the timing being a bit different in this song. The bridge is a set up for the chorus, which has a very different cadence.
Is this their love story?! I think this is their love story. “First Try” is about knowing who is right for you from the beginning. It starts acoustic at first, then turns to a sing-a-long country gospel-ish type jam. The chorus is such a mesmerizing sing-a-long with layered lyrics that you can’t help but nod your head or tap your feet. The melody had this driving forward type of feel. There’s even a clap along at the end. It’s a serious dedication song, that is fun at the same time.
“In My Arms”
An acoustic classic kind of sound, with strings. It’s smooth, slow, sounds like a 40’s classic performed with a piano in a speakeasy. The lyrics wander through fantasies the artists have about their life and future. They will be good as long as they are together. Abner speak-sings in French for a few lines towards the end and it feels effortless and perfect that that point. I feel like this song would be played in a ballroom.
“Lonely Night in Georgica” ft. Vince Gill
Here there are slow gospel vocals to start, but then Vince starts with some low key vocals blending an interesting mix of gospel and country. Amanda’s wailing vocals are so nice in this setting. I love Abner’s voice, but it’s enjoyable to hear Amanda’s voice next to a third vocalist in this song. This one ends with an electronic bluesy rock guitar solo.
This is the 3rd or 4th single that I was familiar with on this album. I like it. A ode for drunks, which is kind of a sad thing, but somehow becomes a loving solidarity anthem. I quite enjoy the wailing, its a subtle song of remembrance and pain. Something to sing-a-long during those hard times.
“Say Goodnight Instead”
Amanda sings softly and quiet with a light electric guitar strum. It’s another beautiful song with some climbing in vocals, but still maintaining a solemn vibe.
The final song that I’ve heard before being released. It’s a great short single that would do well with a music video to accompany it. Solid lyrics about love and its limitations. Here they use acoustic guitar again, but it’s just the two of them.
This last song on the album is a cover of the Chris Isaak classic. It is super slow and sultry. Talk about a slow jam!. It is ethereal and pulsing. An interesting and sexy way to end an album about life and love.
Another fantastic album from Johhnyswim. The exploration of love, pain and determination is quite beautiful. Amanda and Abner are so open and raw, taking us on this epic journey of loss and pain, but enduring with so much love. Listening to their music reminds you of the power of love and that despite the problems we have in life, love and respect should be at the forefronts of our minds.
Love on Johnnyswim, love on.


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isnt this music copyrighted??
just like the other ones the animation is a bit choppy.
Yea, Hopefully I'll be able to make my animations more smoother in the future.
it's good, just not good-good
the animation is a bit choppy sometimes.
the rest is fine!
Thank you! Hopefully my future animations will be more smooth.
like it, if you don't like it: W Y NO LIKE 5 STARS!!!!!!!!!!
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So here we are again…. at the end of another anime season. It sure goes by quickly! And, this time, I’ve got plenty of series that I followed to the (sometimes bitter) end, including two 2-cour shows that have at last ended this fall. Overall, I found the summer season to be a mixed bag, with a number of good (but not very great) series, plenty of series I could have done without, and some potential gems.
A total of 12 shows will be reviewed here. Some are missing because either I didn’t have time to write up a review and/or I haven’t seen the final episode yet due to my impending trip to Japan. I’ll be filling in this post with the remaining series as soon as possible.
Edit: And… it’s complete. Thanks for waiting!
Attack on Titan
It’s been a long ride, so how did Attack on Titan, the most talked about show these last couple seasons, fare since my enthusiastic first impressions back in April? Well, I will just say this: it’s shonen, so what did I expect?
Typical of it’s genre, Attack on Titan is full of stops and starts, mid-battle flashbacks, power-ups, and some pretty great fight scenes. Conceptually, I loved the premise of the last of humanity living behind protective walls and being terrorized by giant, mindless man-eating titans, but found the majority of characters entirely flat. Surprisingly Armin gradually became one of my preferred characters, after starting off as mostly whiny and spineless. Conversely, Mikasa dropped in appeal with her over-reliance on Eren.
This series had some genuinely jaw dropping, heart stopping moments, as well as some of the most insane cliffhangers I have ever seen in anime. But, of course it wasn’t totally perfect, with a lagging middle section (I actually stopped watching for a while because it was so slow) and a cast of mostly one dimensional characters. Animation was suitable for the series, though the was a disconnect between the use of still images compared to the smooth and fast paced action scenes.
Overall, Attack on Titan was a fun series to watch, despite it’s flaws. Perhaps the slower arcs of the show and the weak characters might be less noticeable if marathoned all at once (kind of like Sword Art Online). Thank said, the interesting setting and lore helped breathe life into the series, and the great OPs also did wonders to pump me up every episode. Also, that cliffhanger at the end of the season….!
Final impressions: Great world building, less than spectacular characters, and cliff hangers abound.
Verdict: Can be incredibly entertaining if you just go along for the ride…
For such a short anime (only 10 episodes!) Blood Lad was a great ride. The story moves at lightening speed, with plenty of energy, cliffhangers, plot twists, and fan service at every turn. The plot is very straightforward but I really liked how Staz’s one goal to bring Fuyumi back to life causes his life and the lives of those he encounters to snowball into a much larger story as his journeys continually bring more characters into the fray. These side stories help keep the anime fresh, and combined with the fact that no story arc is dwelled upon for too long, the pacing rarely lags (and when it does, not for too long).
Animation is colourful, a bit surreal, imaginative, and playful, with plenty of variety and punch, reflecting the manga source material whether it was in the use of visualized sound effects, exaggerated facial expressions, or speech bubbles. As for the fan service, I actually didn’t mind it at all, with it being only sometimes too obviously done. I thought it was mostly well used, particularly in the context of Fuyumi being a ghost that has no real body, and Staz’s inability to understand why he really wants to bring her back to life at all (to suck her blood? because he legitimately likes her? guilt?).
While the series ends on a “to be continued” note with little resolved, it’s unfortunately unlikely that there will be an immediate sequel to Blood Lad, as the anime is pretty much caught up to the source material.
Final impressions: So… season two?
Verdict: Fast paced storytelling with a good dose of cliffhangers, plot twists, and fan service.
Yet another adaptation of a game put into anime form…. Last season we had the very disappointing Devil Survivor, so how did Danganronpa fare? Well, while this anime was certainly not the best thing I’ve ever seen, it was very watchable – far more so than that hot mess that was Devil Survivor…
But, while it was fun to watch, my major complaint would be that for an anime where the lure was trying to solve the murder cases for yourself, the highlighted clues often flew by in quick succession, spending about as much time on screen as it took for me to blink. The time between the evidence gathering and the court scenes were also quite short, so you really had to think almost unnaturally quickly if you wanted to figure it out yourself. And, sure, you could just sit back and try to enjoy the ride, but I really feel that the fun in the mystery genre is playing detective yourself.
Anyways, for all the twists and turns, I found every case to be pretty predictable except for the final one involving the mystery of the school itself – if only because it felt like it came out of nowhere. Animation was surprisingly colourful (complete with bright fushia blood) for the mystery/horror genre of the anime. Can’t say I recommend anyone to watch Danganronpa, but there’s always the game (which I have heard, as usual, is much better than the anime) for the curious.
Final impressions: Well… it tried. And, it was marginally better than Devil Survivor… We can give points for that, right?
Verdict: I’m sure the game was better than whatever this was.
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya
This show has cute magical girls featuring characters from the Fate/ universe…. I’m not sure what else to say about this show, honestly, because despite the nice animation and cuteness factor of our main characters, there really wasn’t much else in this anime. And, while there’s some nice fight scenes, I found them generally short and a bit few and far between. While watching this series, I was actually legitimately wowed and excited for only about half an episode, and then after that high, it was pretty much back to the mundane.
Story wise, the premise is simple: Illya and Miu must capture the remaining 5 cards, fighting as magical girls against heroic spirits. It’s got a strong emphasis on the power/importance of friendship, facing fears, and accepting responsibility, but I really think that the story could have greatly benefited from introducing much higher stakes and additional motivations for fighting and collecting cards in the first place. That Illya decides to fight based on her friendship with Miu just wasn’t enough of a motivator. Throw in pacing issues (the first few episodes are all exposition, the latter half lags) and a lack of depth (character and story wise), and all you’re left with is cute magical girls doing… (uninteresting) stuff.
Animation looked mostly great (though I found some of the faces drawn inconsistently), there were some nice fight scenes (when they actually happened), and I did like most of the characters. While Illya is certainly cute (actually, everyone is, in this anime!) and I vaguely understood the feelings and motivations of the various characters, I was mostly unmoved, feeling little to no connection to them. With the exception of one scene, the plot was wholly predictable and full of power-ups that felt like they had been pulled randomly from a hat.
Final impressions: No amount of cute could cover up the lack of a strong story.
Verdict: Plenty of cute but too much fluffy.
For an anime that started out as all about the eye candy, Free! has managed to be a surprisingly cohesive, funny, and enjoyable series from start to finish. While wholly predictable and generic in terms of both character types and storyline, this anime managed to keep my interest without taking itself seriously, poking plenty of fun at itself at every chance.
Honestly, it wasn’t crack-level anime or anything where I just needed to know what was going to happen next and spent all week thinking about it, but it was consistent in its pacing (only one episode really lagged) and plot advancement. The final episodes were also really a ton of fun to watch, and though our five main characters were totally generic, it was still great fun to watch them interact, deepen their friendship, and, of course, swim! If anything, Free! is a good example of how execution can be entirely crucial to an anime failing or succeeding – more so than even a unique concept.
As we have come to expect of KyoAni, the animation was very well done, with particular attention given to scenes involving water. The colour palate was bright and cheery, fitting perfectly into the summery and youthful feel of the series. The voices really matched each character very well, and the music was really well done, with a catchy OP and ED, as well as some appropriately bouncy, beaty background themes that lent a lot to the tension of the swim races in particular.
But, in case you’re wondering at all my praise for this show, know that by no means is Free! a masterpiece. However, if you want a cute, light, and heartwarming (once you get past all the stereotypes and tropes) anime that is not shy with the fan service and that makes fun of the very tropes it embodies, then I encourage you to check it out.
Final impressions: A walking stereotype that pokes fun at itself to stay swimmingly afloat.
Verdict: A carefree summer anime with zero surprises.
If you asked me to chose my favourite character of this season, it would have to be the heroine of Gatchaman Crowds, Hajime. Plucky, smart, and intuitive, she really made every scene she was in shine like a million watt bulb. Her character fit in so well with the vibrantly animated series, and her character alone propelled the plot, character development, and action along throughout.
Animation is colourful and clean, with a nice flair and character designs, making it look different from other more typical examples of anime. I loved the contrast of light and shadow, and the mix of cute/bright scenes with violent/dark ones. CG was not the best, feeling out of place in many places, but it wasn’t totally terrible. Music-wise, I loved the OP song, and the theme song always had me nodding along.
Even with the enigmatic ending that I liked but which seemed more like a recap than a finale, this anime sticks out as one of my favourite of the year. There’s plenty to consider in terms of the themes and questions it raises, which makes it all the more satisfying to watch. I am hoping that a future OVA (or something) will help smooth out the ending and fix this show’s only major flaw. And, a sequel has been confirmed, which I’ll be sure to check out when it airs.
Final impressions: Muted final episode that still manages to make the series shine.
Verdict: 100% Hajime mixed with equal parts fun and philosophical.
Genei wo Kakeru Taiyou
My opinion of this show really hasn’t changed from my first impressions… Genei wo Kakeru Taiyou still has terrible pacing issues, a lack of focus, and is generally boring and predictable. Of course, it doesn’t help that all of the characters are one dimensional with few defining features other than a handful of predictable tropes. This lack of depth leads to a huge yawn of a series that goes pretty much nowhere, which is really unfortunate since I thought the show had plenty of promise in its’ premise.
Basically, the story goes absolutely no where, with characters being as flat as boards and everything being very predictable. Character designs were cute, and I liked the overall look of the series, but Genei wo Kakeru Taiyou failed to deliver any semblance of a coherent or interesting story. I felt nothing for the characters, who lacked personality and had motivations that made little sense. Nonsensical, dull, and full to the brim with ass pulls, I can’t tell if this anime tried too hard or didn’t try hard enough.
Final impressions: Tried too hard or didn’t try hard enough?
Verdict: Doesn’t matter; don’t bother.
Ginga Kikoutai Majestic Prince
Ginga Kikoutai Majestic Prince has been quite the journey… Some of it good, and some less so. Taking place in the not-so-far future, this anime follows Team Rabbits, a group of genetically engineered students training to become mech pilots, and dubbed the “Failure Five” by their peers. They’re an eccentric and quirky bunch that follow a set of well established tropes, though there are plenty of little moments when they show some individuality and actual character. And, while I liked them, I didn’t feel particularly attached, though they did gradually grow on me throughout the series.
I honestly find this anime hard to pin down, as I enjoyed it while watching it, but wasn’t wowed by any stretch. It was mostly just good, with some sparks of something greater lying in the shadows – sparks that were sadly not fully realized. There were a lot of interesting themes (whether to submit to impulses and desires; finding meaning in life when you were bred to fight and have no memories of the past; the meaning of family; the role and impact of social media and advertising) but they’re not really at the forefront of the show, being touched upon but never fully explored. Also, some plot points were questionable at best.
Animation is “retro” looking, though still pretty nice and smooth. Of particular note were the great and epic space battles that paired well with some fun mecha designs… though I still have no idea what Purple 2’s purpose was in battle. Also loved the first opening song! Overall, this was a good show that got better as it went along, but that suffered from a lack of focus. In the end, I wanted to like Ginga Kikoutai Majestic Prince a bit more than I did.
Final impressions: Hints of greatness with epic mech battles and a colourful, if tropey, cast.
Verdict: Good rather than great: could have used more focus and tighter storytelling.
Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi
Populated with amazingly beautiful and backgrounds that lent a lot of richness and depth to the world of Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi, it was really too bad that the characters did not manage to match up…. Instead, just as I stated in my first impressions post at the beginning of the Summer Season, the setting of this anime was so much more fascinating than any of the characters.
Sure, Ai is cute as a button, but her “I want to save the world” grew a bit tired by the end. As our main character, the viewer sees the world through her eyes, and after all she experiences, it was disappointing to have her have so little development. And, what character development does occur is often too briefly explored, trivial, or experienced by minor characters. Similarly, the philosophical questions that the anime poses was another aspect that I would have liked explored and fleshed out more.
But, my main issue with this anime was the pacing. It starts of with plenty of bang, but then lags heavily in the middle sections, managing to pick up just slightly for the final arc. Throughout the series I really felt that there was so much more of the that was being left unexplored, and while I don’t think I could have sat through even slower pacing, what kept me coming back every week was not the story or characters, but rather the lure of the world and its various mysteries.
Animation was really lovely, with particular attention to the imaginative scenery. I felt the character design was nothing too special, and while decently animated, looked a bit out of place style-wise when compared to the backgrounds. Music was also well done, with some nice background themes and an ED that was always a treat to hear and that was used very effectively to highlight the atmosphere of various scenes.
Final impressions: Forgettable characters, unforgettable world.
Verdict: The backgrounds are beautifully and attentively done for a reason.
Senki Zesshou Symphogear G
Much like the first season, the second season of Symphogear continues this show’s tradition of keeping it unreal and over the top. There’s nothing too deep, dark, or psychological going on here. Instead, it’s just full of silly fun, plain and simple, complete with colour coded transformations, crazy weapons, ridiculous fighting moves, and plenty of singing.
Once again, we have our super optimistic protagonist, Hibiki, and her friends out to save the world… The progression of the series is really nothing too radical, often being predictable and/or so random that the plot ceases to really matter (I mean, do you ever really doubt that Hibiki will save everyone despite the odds against her?) The only real saving grace of Symphogear is that it seems pretty self-aware that its entire premise and plot is whacky, so it doesn’t take itself seriously at all, even in the more “serious” moments. My main criticism of the series in general is that the story tends to progress to some big cliffhanger or critical moment with a lot of energy, only to have it drop off completely with little conclusion.
Overall, I would say that if you liked the first season, by all means watch the second one too. It’s not the most memorable of anime (it’s more like the feeling of the series is memorable, but not so much the plot), but it’s simple, mindless fun that entertains well, as long as you’re not expecting any deep thinking to result.
Final impressions: Over the top, but hardly unexpected.
Verdict: Simple, mindless fun that doesn’t surprise. Watch if you enjoyed the first season.
Lush with colour and depth, the story of Uchouten Kazoku unfolded in a wonderfully organic and understated way that was a pleasure to watch. The pace was measured and unhurried, featuring some of the best visuals of the year in this anime… I loved every frame for its beautiful shots of modern day Kyoto and its strange inhabitants. Both fantastical yet grounded in reality, it was easy to believe shapeshifting tanuki and flying tengu really could secretly live among us.
Overall, Uchouten Kazoku was a very low key, contemplative slice of life anime that was wonderfully paced, and had a strong emphasis on family and what it means to be alive. Each episode gradually revealed tantalizing pieces of character development and pasts through flashbacks and plenty of well written dialogue. Every character managed to stand out as wholly individual, with unique motivations and world views, which lent a lot of depth to the entire series.
Animation was smooth and very well done, and I enjoyed the music quite a bit. Character designs were pleasing and contrasted nicely with the more detailed and realistic backgrounds. Sometimes funny and silly, while at other times philosophical and melancholy, Uchouten Kazoku was a wonderful experience from start to finish.
Final impressions: “Well, that was beautiful,” she said, with a tear in her eye.
Verdict: Solid and consistent with good pacing, plenty of heart, interesting dialogue, and mischievous shapeshifting racoons.
Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaete mo Omaera ga Warui!
Despite a solid start, after 12 episodes of mostly the same, I ended up finding Watamote a pretty hit or miss show. Sometimes the humour clicked, there was a nice mix of sad awkwardness, and the story was relatable and poignant, and other times, it was just the opposite. Overall, I liked the premise of the show and I often do like these types of painfully-awkward-to-watch shows, but I found this anime quite repetitive with its gags, and predictable with their setup. As much as I wanted to like it, I found myself mostly lukewarm about the entire show.
It also didn’t help that I felt like Tomoko, for all her efforts and experiences, really did not develop in any particular way. It never really felt like she was learning anything from her actions, which was disappointing since I was really rooting for Tomoko to succeed, find her own happiness, and learn a thing or two about relating to others.
No really issues or comments about the animation or music, since I thought they were mostly fine. Nothing particularly memorable, except maybe the nice use of exaggerated facial expressions for Tomoko.
Final impressions: Oh, Tomoko… We all saw that one coming. And, that one. And, that one too. Isn’t it about time to start learning from your mistakes?
Verdict: Starts strong, but once you see the pattern for the gags, there’s little held in suspense.


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was having some fun,
with his friends
in the sun.
Frisky and skittish,
and they ran,
Hairy Maclary jumps into a delivery van and ends up on the other side of town - and into lots more mischief.
Another delightful Hairy Maclary story from Lynley Dodd. Already it has gone to the top of weekly bestseller list - see NZ Bookseller web. Parents and under five year olds will thoroughly enjoy reading this rhythmic tale together.
Maria Gill, Reviewer
"Ultimately it may be Lynley Dodd's attention to detail and her absolute empathy for children's worlds that make Hairy Maclary such a hit. That, and her enormous sense of fun with story and language. As Hairy heads off on another chaotic adventure the verse is beautifully paced as usual and words like hullabaloo, shemozzle and skeedaddle frolic off the tongue like playful puppies. The toyshop scene has the toys that kids love, Miss Plum rescues Hairy for a happy ending and Hairy and his friends look and act like everyone's favourite dog." Matt Bowler,freelance reviewer


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SkyBlock Reimagined Map 1.13.2 for Minecraft
Map types: Survival
Author: P1X3L_D3L74 ❘ July 23, 2019 ❘ 6,683 views
SkyBlock Reimagined is a Survival map created by P1X3L_D3L74. The name is definitely not something unfamiliar to most Minecraft players. All players, whether a keen follower of any map genres have all played the legendary map, Skyblock, at some point. The original Skyblock, unfortunately, is no longer fully operational because of updated terrain generation. Thus, this map is created, offering a much more updated and simplistic map. The additional features include four all-new islands, over 20 new missions and the newly introduced looser rules. The link to download the map can be found below.
- Please do not play on any other version or it may not work!
- You should set Render Distance to 12 or upper.
How to install:
- Download the map from the link below.
- Extract the file you have just downloaded.
- Hold down Windows key, then press R key on the keyboard (or you can click Start, then type Run into search, after that click Run)
- Type %appdata% into the Run program, then press Enter.
- Open .minecraft folder, then open saves folder.
- Drag extracted map folder which you have done in step 2 into saves folder.
- Start Minecraft, the map is in Singleplay mode.
- Enjoy and play!
SkyBlock Reimagined Map Download Links:
For Minecraft 1.13.x

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Hey guys, i recently upgraded to whooping slings, and am considering attaching my tarp to a prussic attached to the loop of the sling (kind of like the tarp on the stock henessy suspension). I did this with my old suspension (single line with garda hitch) and it worked great as long as I had a tarp tensioner on the ends. Im just trying to figure out if the loop end of the W.S. will cause problems (no trees close to test on). Any body try this before?


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Wednesday, 3 August 2016
"Dave Mason & Cass Elliot" by DAVE MASON & CASS ELLIOT (2008 Rev-Ola CD Remaster) - A Review by Mark Barry...
"...Walk To The Point Of No Return..."
Sometimes an album is misunderstood - and the harmony pairing of Traffic's Dave Mason (the Englishman) with one quarter of The Mama's And The Papa's vocal powerhouse Cass Elliot (the American Lady) is a case in point.
I had a British copy of the 1971 album on the pink Probe label in its cool stippled gatefold sleeve and used to play "Walk To The Point" - but not much else. In no time I got rid of it and haven’t played the whole thing for the guts of 40 years. But this 2008 CD by 'Rev-Ola' - resplendent with truly amazing Audio quality - has changed my duo tune. Here are the factoids first...
UK released June 2008 - "Dave Mason And Cass Elliot" by DAVE MASON and CASS ELLIOT on Rev-Ola CD REV 255 (Barcode 5013929455528) is a straightforward CD Remaster of their 1971 10-track LP and plays out as follows (34:10 minutes):
1. Walk To The Point
2. On And On
3. To Be Free
4. Here We Go Again
5. Pleasing You
6. Sit And Wonder [Side 2]
7. Something To Make You Happy
8. Too Much Truth, Too Much Love
9. Next To You
10. Glittering Facade
Tracks 1 to 10 are his 2nd solo LP "Dave Mason & Cass Elliot" - released February 1971 in the USA on Blue Thumb BTS-8825 and May 1971 in the UK on Probe Records SPBA 6259. Produced by DAVE MASON and CASS ELLIOT - it peaked at No. 49 on the USA LP charts (didn't chart in the UK).
The foldout inlay spreads into six squares on either side – one whole side taken up with the American ABC-Dunhill/Blue Thumb advert for the LP which also plugs the "Waitin' On You" 45 on Blue Thumb 7122 (with "Just A Song" from the 1970 "Alone Together" LP as its B-side). DUGLAS T STEWART provides the April 2006 liner notes that explain how their pairing arrived (Mama Cass had just put up new mum Leah Kunkel (her sister) in her California apartment when Mason and Elliot were introduced - playing songs together thereafter). But the big news here is the 'Sound Recreation' Remaster by NORMAN BLAKE and JOE FOSTER done at Studio 3 in Glasgow. This CD sounds glorious - beautiful sound on every track...
Instead of leading off with the brilliant and touching "Walk To The Point" (a Dave Mason original) - Blue Thumb decided instead on the rather sappy Mama's & Papa's identikit pop of "Something To Make You Happy" as the album's first 7" single in late December 1970. There's a rare Promo-Only titled sleeve for the American 45 where Dave and Cass are announced as 'newly married' - shame Rev-Ola didn't use it in the inlay (the album cut "Next To You" was on the flip-side). Funky-Soulful songwriter Ned Doheny would make solo album inroads himself in 1976 with his own "Hard Candy" LP that contained the wicked "Get It Up For Love" track (see separate review) - here Doheny gets an early writer's credit for the very CSNY-sounding "On And On" - a quality song. Dave Mason throws in composition number two with "To Be Free" - a typically upbeat 'in love with love' summery song. Better is the Bryan Garo (Bassist on the sessions) and Cass Elliot penned "Here We Go Again" - an album highlight with great vocals and string arrangements that work rather than overload. Side 1 ends with "Pleasing You" where Paul Harris and that chunky organ sound of his (later with Stephen Stills' Manassas) add a lot to the song.
Side 2 opens with a lovely melody - "Sit And Wonder" - a searching for meaning song. One of the album's prettier melodies "Too Much Truth, Too Much Love" was chosen as a Blue Thumb 45 with the equally good "Walk To The Point" on the flipside - but the 'i want everyone to feel fine' melody didn't chart. The impressive axe work on "Next To You" tries hard to move your feet but doesn't quite convince. But the album does end on the excellent "Glittering Facade" - a sort of mid-tempo keyboard and acoustic guitar funk where Mason lets fly up and down the frets while once again Paul Harris adds hugely to proceedings with those keyboard fills.
Is this Dave Mason and Mama Cass Elliot duet album as good as the preceding "Alone Together" set with the mighty trio of "Only You And I Know" (covered by Rita Coolidge and Joan Osbourne), "Can't Stop Worrying, Can't Stop Living" (covered by Steve Ellis of The Love Affair) and "Shouldn't Have Took More Than You Gave" - the answer is unfortunately no.
It’s not a masterpiece for sure - but of Seventies Rock and CSYN/America type harmonies – then that good stuff is more than worth checking out (and the Audio will impress too).
PS: I have the Rev-Ola June 2008 CD Remaster of his solo debut LP from 1970 "Alone Together" and it sounds just as awesome too...


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We are a team of highly experienced Web 2.0 design and development professionals who have worked on a broad range of web 2.0 interfaces over the past few years. We have worked on small to large web 2.0 projects and strongly believe that a well thought out and properly researched interface works amazingly for a web application.
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Web 2.0 Design
“Web2.0 design isn’t just graphical effects but the discipline of simplicity.”
Some of the discipline we follow:
- Central layout
- Fewer columns
- Separate top section
- Solid areas of screen real-estate
- Simple navigation
- Bold logos
- Bigger text
- Bold text introductions
- Strong colors
- Rich surfaces
- Star flashes
Web 2.0 Development is implemented using technologies like AJAX, jQuery, Adobe Flash, Flex, Silverlight etc. For better interaction, usability and for increasing speed, we use asynchronous data transfer between the server and the client.
Some of our Web2.0 development disciplines:
- Cascading style sheet to allow users to control website content presentation and separation
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- Websites with Collaborative tagging, social classification, social indexing and social tagging can be developed
- Completely dynamic and interactive website development using Open source technologies and rich internet applications

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