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don't think twice, it's all right
Dylan tickets are on internet presale now. Password is "wreck." $89.50(orchestra/lowerbalcony)/$69.50(upperbalcony)... as much as I'd like to go, I think I'll have to pass for that much money.
Also, Pearl Jam has all but sold out. There may be some singles available in the upper bowl, but that's about it. No word on whether they plan to add another show before September 2nd.
now playing: the Undertones - Teenage Kicks
i can tell that we are going to be friends
the White Stripes are set to play a two night stand at the Orpheum, August 7th and 8th. Jack and Meg are also rumoured to be following next week's release of Get Behind Me Satan with another version of the entire album recorded live in a few months. Ticket info when I can find it.
Lyrics Born returns to Vancouver on September 18th, playing Richard's.
Terminal City will be doing another all day end of summer festival on Labour Day this year, in Victory Square. So far Pink Mountaintops, Book of Lists, and Ladyhawk are set to perform.
Also, don't forget to check out Book of Lists next Saturday (the 11th) at the Lamplighter for their cd release... apparently Ladyhawk is playing Pat's the same night. Oh decisions, decisions.
Finally, you may want to check out Hivemerge this Saturday (the 4th). Located in "the heart of Vancouver," Hivemerge brings together local music and art to give Vancity's nightlife a kick in the ass for one evening a year. For more information and to find the location on the day of the event, call 604-682-3269 ext. 7864.
now playing: Liars - Grown men don't fall in the river, just like that
After debating it til about 30 minutes before show time, I went to see Caribou (Manitoba) tonight. Turned out to be a pretty good move. Dan Snaith's dream pop gets its intensity level turned up a notch live thanks to two drummers, and the videos that are projected behind the band ain't to shabby either. The crowd was tremendous, and Dan noted several times that we were "the best show of the tour." All in all, I'm glad I didn't opt to stay home.
Junior Boys played before Caribou. I don't know what I'm not getting, but I can't hear what all the fuss is about. Down tempo, less tuneful Postal Service... great. They weren't as boring live, but certainly didn't convert me.
Russian Futurists opened the show, and while they lacked stage presence (playing behind a wall of keyboards will do that), I really enjoyed their quirky brand of pop, and wish they'd had a little longer to play.
now playing: the Nice Boys - You Won't See Me Anymore
Monday, May 30, 2005
you better look out below
I made the trek down to last year's Sasquatch Music Festival, and was more than happy with the decision to make the 6 hour trip. Last year, however, had nothing on this year's festival. After leaving Vancouver at around 6:45, I arrived on site around noon for what would be 12 hours of great live music. The heat was a little much earlier in the day, but their was plenty of access to free water, and security even passed some bottles out to the crowd throughout the afternoon. The crowd, especially considering its size, was also surprisingly well behaved. I don't think I saw a single altercation, or anybody getting kicked out. A big thumbs up to the organizers, they really outdid themselves this year.
The first band I managed to catch was Bloc Party. "This year's Franz Ferdinand" put on a great set, and were full of energy despite the heat. The sun didn't stop the crowd from getting into it either. The band had some technical difficulties, but still managed to impress anybody who was smart enough to show up early.
After Bloc Party, I hung around for two songs from Jem. The Welsh songstress was dressed for the weather, and while I can't say I'm a huge fan, the two songs I did hear were pretty good.
I left Jem's set early and made my first trek to the second stage to catch Montreal's the Dears. Their music is probably better suited to a dark club, or at the very least night time, but their set was still quite enjoyable. "Lost in the Plot" was fabulous, and "End of a Hollywood Bedtime Story" rocked way harder than on record.
I stuck around the sidestage to catch AC Newman. The band was in good spirits, unfornately the same can't be said for the sound. The shiny powerpop was a little lost in the mix... on the other hand, check out those shorts.
I cut out on Carl's set early and made my way back to the mainstage in anticipation for the Arcade Fire, arriving in time to see some of Ray Lamontagne. He was incredibly soft spoken, and not the most engaging guy in the world. On the other hand, his voice is amazing, and his songs ain't too shabby either. I don't know if I would've enjoyed a full set as much, but I was really impressed with the three songs (including current single "Trouble") that I did manage to catch.
The Arcade Fire had flown in from a gig in Barcelona that day, but it certainly didn't show. Opening with "Wake Up," everyone's favourite hype band lived up to all the attention they've been getting. After seeing them twice in smaller venues this winter, I was a little skeptical about their live show translating as well in a larger setting. After about two minutes any doubt was gone. In fact, because of the time constraints, the band jettisoned some of the slower numbers they usually play, which meant it was balls to the wall for 45 minutes straight. I think the energy and attitude the band displays live is part of what makes them so good, and they seemed to be having a fuckin' blast. The crowd went nuts... rightfully so.
Wilco are one of my favourite bands... ever. But, there was no way they could follow the Arcade Fire. Nor would I expect that kind of show from them. While they're quite good live, they're not a band that really wins you over in person if you've had no previous exposure to them. The songs are intricately arranged, there are no bells and whistles (or motorcycle helmets), and for the most part, I think Wilco are act that you really get into by sitting down and hearing an album. That being said, they definitely weren't disappointing, although I would've liked to have heard a few more pre-Yankee Hotel Foxtrot tracks.
After Wilco, Kanye West took the stage. And, judging by the amount of people who had started to crowd onto the floor, a sizable percentage of the audience had been waiting for him. I've often been a little underwhelmed by hip hop acts live, but Kanye was electric. The crowd, who were amped, helped as well. Opening with Diamonds, the lead off single to his forthcoming album, he stuck to the hits, while his DJ spun a few classic tracks (some of which were sampled on the College Dropout) between songs. Oh.. and his DJ was noneother than former DMC Champion DJ A-Trak!. Along with the Arcade Fire, Kanye was definitely one of the festival highlights for me, so it was hard to tear myself away early to make it in time to catch Joanna Newsom on the second stage.
Ms. Newsom was about halfway through her set when I made it to the side stage, and I was pleasantly surprised when I was still able to catch my three favourites of her songs ("Clam, Crab, Cockle, Cowrie" "Peach, Plum, Pear" and "This Side of the Blue") as well as a jaw dropping harp arrangment of "Inflammatory Writ." The crowd was incredibly attentive. While there was cheering between songs it was almost silent while she played, amazingly.
I took a pass on Modest Mouse, and was actually only intent on getting something to eat when I stumbled upon another show highlight, and the biggest surprise of the day while lined up for overpriced, crappy, pizza. I had originally planned on checking out the Frames, but by that point in the day the only reason I was lucky enough to catch them was because of close proximity of their stage to the Domino's. The line up for food took 20 minutes or so, and in that time I was completely won over, taking a seat on the lawn to watch the rest of their set. It's hard to say what was so great about them, but I hope you'll trust me and take my advice to check them out live when you get the opportunity.
After the Frames set ended I caught the tale end of Modest Mouse, and watched the Pixies from the comfort of the lawn. The indie rock legends were no fuss, opening with "In Heaven" and charging through a set that included all the requisite hits, with few words to the audience. Nothing mindblowing, but a great way to end an amazing day.
I've got a ton more of my Sasquatch pictures up here. Please don't direct link.
I stayed overnight in Seattle. And, after shopping for some records (and finding the Slow record at a bargain price!), caught an instore by Architecture in Helsinki. I'll cut this post short, and simply say that if you're in Vancouver and you know what's good for you, you're already planning to catch the Australian octet on Tuesday at the Media Club.
Time for bed.
now playing: Ray Lamontagne - Trouble
Friday, May 27, 2005
with your feet in the air and your head on the ground
12:45 - 1:30 Arrive on site, (hopefully) just in time for Bloc Party
1:45 - 2:00 Stick around and watch 1 or 2 songs by Jem
2:00 - 2:45 ...before heading to the sidestage to catch the Dears
Which brings me to my first dilemna of the day. Either:
3:00 - 3:45 AC Newman or 2:45 - 3:30 Ray Lamontagne
I definitely like Carl more, but I've seen him before, and watching Lamontagne on the mainstage means getting a better spot for
3:45 - 4:30 Arcade Fire
5:00 - 6:30 and one of my favourite bands ever, Wilco
7:00 - 7:45 Kanye West
I think I'll skip out on Kanye 15 minutes early, and catch the last 3/4's of the lovely
7:45 - 8:30 Joanna Newsom's set.
8:45 - 9:45 Defintely skipping Modest Mouse in favour of the Frames... although I think I may want to eat something at this point in the day... in fact, I probably should.
10:30 - 12:00 Because I want to catch all of the Pixies... even though they probably aren't playing anything I haven't heard the last two times I saw them.
For those of you keeping score at home, that's almost 12 straight hours of music. It's going to be a good day.
On Sunday, my carmates and I are sticking around in Seattle and plan on checking out Architecture in Helsinki's instore at Sonic Boom Records.
On an entirely unrelated note, yesterday I met Raffi. He sang, among other favourites, the brand new verse for the 25th Anniversary rerecording of the children's classic, "Baby Beluga." Some would say this isn't as exciting as those NYC bloggers who get invited to White Stripes' album listening parties. I respectfully disagree.
No updates til Sunday night... or maybe Monday.
Have a good weekend.
now playing: Wilco - Ashes of American Flags
Thursday, May 26, 2005
trash flavored trash
Head Wound City features Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist (and Bright Eyes/TVoTR/Blood Brothers guest axe slinger) Nick Zinner, Jordan Blilie and Cody Votolato from Blood Brothers, and the Locust's Justin Pearson and Gabe Serbian. Head Wound City makes thrashy hardcore. Head Wound City will likely illicit the same opinions that the members' full time gigs do: you'll love them or think they make horrendous noise. I quite like it, although I still think the Locust is horrendous noise. Their debut EP should be out in three months, and was according to Three One G, "written and recorded in a week's time. (That same week you stayed inside mostly, jacking off to Suicide Girls and IMing your idiot friends.)"
Check out an mp3 courtesy of the label here.
For the record, Suicide Girls is a little too goth for my tastes. Also, my friend Matt just said this about the Locust, and I feel I have to share: "I think the Locust just emulates the sound white belts make in the wild." Truer words have never been spoken.
Apostle of Hustle play the Red Room June 21st. Tix on sale now for a mere $10 + charges.
This year's Vancouver Folk Fest is shaping up to be pretty decent. I'm usually scared away by the combination of drum toting hippies and SUV driving Kitsalano yuppies, but I think I might endure Friday (July 15th) night this year. So far, Feist, Sarah Harmer, and Buck 65 are scheduled to perform.
The Calgary Folk Fest ups the ante by hosting Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. Stupid Calgary.
now playing: Sleater-Kinney - Modern Girl
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
will you smile again for me?
Some kind soul was nice enough to tape and upload last Friday's Trail of Dead show to the archive.org. It's in .flac, so you'll need to go here to get a plugin/decoder.
Add Le Tigre to the bill of that overpriced Beck show discussed yesterday... still not worth it me thinks, but I'm tempted.
The Black Keys hit Richard's September 14th.
Aimee Mann plays the Commodore on August 5th.
If you hip kittens out there need some new summer wear, Threadless is selling all their t-shirts for $10 USD. For the love of god don't buy that one with the girl blowing her head off and the blood becoming butterflies. (via Copy, Right?)
If you're still not convinced that you should buy the new Sleater-Kinney record from everyone raving about it, you can stream it here, and convince yourself. (via Stereogum)
Finally, a reminder that Ryan Adams is on Letterman tonight, and a headsup that M.I.A. is on Conan this Friday.
now playing: the Constantines - Raw Youth (Royal City cover)
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
testament to youth in verse
the New Pornographers play the Commodore September 23rd. I'm always thrilled to see the Vancouver "supergroup," but making this even more exciting is the fact that Destroyer is scheduled as the headliner. Dan Bejar usually likes to avoid performing with his pornographic bandmates, but seeing as he'll be there anyhow, chances are he'll sing a couple.
Jason Collett is scheduled to open June 25th's Lucinda Williams show. (Thanks Shea)
If you haven't already done so, go and pick up the new Sleater-Kinney record, the Woods. You should go do it asap. Pitchfork likes it so much they decided not to post the review today. Even though the record is among their best, a big f-you goes out to Sub Pop for making the cd+dvd version import only in Canada.
now playing: Belle and Sebastian - Put the Book Back on the Shelf
Monday, May 23, 2005
Beck hits up the Queen E. Theatre on July 14th. The internet presale starts Thursday at 4pm (to Friday at 6pm), with the regular onsale starting at 10am on Saturday. Tickets are $49.00 + charges. (thanks Jordan)
Despite the fact that Mr. Hansen is extremely entertaining live, I think I saw him twice on the Sea Change tour, and I'm not really digging Guero, so I'll probably pass. That being said, if he starts touring with a backing band that is more like his Midnite Vultures touring band (guitar, bass, keys, horns, DJ Swamp), it just might be worth checking out.
WhiteStripes.net has the "Blue Orchid" video up for download. A friend of a friend pointed out how this song totally cops Death from Above 1979, and I think he's right... it's still awesome though. The video features some wierd stop motion effects, when animals attack, and beautiful beautiful Meg eating a plate. Creepy? yes. Excellent? yes. But Jack... Johnny Depp called, he wants his Pirates of the Carribean costume back.
Scenestars is streaming the album. Everybody has mp3's up... except for me.
Ryan Adams is on Letterman this Wednesday night.
Local favourites Book of Lists release the six-song Red Arrows EP on June 7th. Go and buy it.
now playing: Cat Power - I Found a Reason (VU Cover)
Saturday, May 21, 2005
it's only electric
...and you will know us by the trail of dead graduated from the cozy confines of Richard's tonight, laying waste to the Commodore with (International) Noise Conspiracy in tow.
Everyone's favourite Scandinavian socialist's opened the show, drawing mostly from their forever delayed (at least in N. America) fourth full-length, Armed Love. The Conspiracy bring every rock cliche in the book (not to mention everything that is trendy about Socialist kitsch), but they pull it off well. I always wondered why the Hives got so popular while the (I)NC are still relatively under the radar when the latter seem so much better at doing the politically infused garage punk thing.
As with last time they rolled into Vancouver, Trail of Dead opened with one of the better tracks from their latest lacklustre effort, "Will You Smile Again for Me," before forging ahead with a cut from Source Tags and Codes, and then two more from World's Apart. The new songs don't do much for me on record, but like everything else the band does, they soar live. Older tracks also got a kick in the ass from the extra drummer the band now utilizes live. As usual, the material off of Madonna were the highlights for me. "A Perfect Teenhood" screamed, and "Totally Natural" was punctuated by Jason Reece jumping (right over me) into the crowd. The set ended with the band pulling anyone they could up on stage as they smashed their way through "Richter Scale Madness." Oh... and of course, they broke shit.
now playing: the Microphones - I Felt Your Shape
Friday, May 20, 2005
after the flood
Dylan hits the Orpheum July 19th and 20th. Willie Nelson opens both dates. Tickets go on sale June 4th at 10am, and will probably set you back a small fortune... but it's Dylan! I need to sell some blood or something. (thanks Sean)
Pearl Jam tickets go on regular on-sale next Saturday (May 28th) at 10am for $59.50. Fanclub ticketing is now over, so this is your only shot at getting seats to the band's Canada only tour.
A rip of the vinyl promo copies of the new White Stripes is now circulating. I'm going to wait til the June 7th release date, but if you're dying to hear it, you can definitely find it with a little searching.
Ryan Adams has re-launched his website with a whole bunch of fancy flash content to go along with his new album.
And contrary to the blasphemous reaction to my last post, the Smiths are still better than Joy Division.
now playing: Sufjan Stevens - The One I Love (REM Cover - live)
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
and she turned to me and took me by the hand and said, "i've lost control again"
Ian Curtis committed suicide 25 years ago today. In rememberance, here's Xiu Xiu covering "Ceremony."
download: Xiu Xiu - Ceremony (Joy Division Cover)
Kylie Minogue has pulled out of Glastonbury, after revealing that she has breast cancer. I hope you all join me in wishing her a speedy recovery.
In less morbid news, Eels play the Vogue on June 18th, and PGMG hit Sonar on the 26th.
Finally, in anticipation of Friday's ...and you will know us by the trail of dead show, I direct you to the fabulous TrailOfDead.org, where you can download a ton of live video/audio to whet your appetite.
Oh, and if you didn't notice I changed the header image. Thoughts? better? worse? who cares?
now playing: Cage feat. El-P, Aesop Rock, Camu Tao, Tame One and Yak Ballz - Left it to Us
Sunday, May 15, 2005
it was better before, before they voted for whatshisname
From Blown Speakers goes political for a couple days. If you're in British Columbia make sure you get out and vote on Tuesday.
Some extremely biased information resources for you (my blog, my bias):
the Tyee's election blog
STV for BC
Get Your Vote On
...and just so this place isn't completely deviod of music, here's a recording of X's John Doe and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder performing the X classic "New World" at an acoustic in-store session at Seattle's Easy Street Records.
download: John Doe and Eddie Vedder - New World (live at Easy Street Records)
Regularly scheduled content will most likely resume on Wednesday, unless something amazing happens in the next two days.
now playing: Meat Whiplash - Don't Slip Up
Saturday, May 14, 2005
The schedule for next week's Music Waste 2005 is up. Started in 1994 as a response to NewMusicWest (which is apparently back in April '06, and hopefull not as shitty as last year), Music Waste is a weekend long, multi-venue festival, showcasing some of Vancouver's best and brightest local indie talents. Unfortunately for me most of the bands I want to see are playing the same day as the ...and you will know us by the trail of dead/(International) Noise Conspiracy spectacular, but I think I might try to catch Ladyhawk, depending on when the show gets out.
And in the spirit of the festival, here are some local bands that may or may not be worth checking out and upcoming shows (in parenthesis):
Bakelite (May 20th @ the Lamplighter)
Bella (May 22nd @ Pub 340)
Black Mountain/Pink Mountaintops (September 5th @ Victory Square (as PM))
Blood Meridian (June 1st @ Richards)
Bontempi (May 22nd @ the Media Club)
Book of Lists (June 11th @ the Lamplighter)
Channels 2+3/3+4 (May 21st @ the Lamplighter (2+3))
Dandi Wind (they fucked off to Montreal)
Elizabeth (May 20th @ the Anza Club)
Ladyhawk (May 20th @ Pat's Pub)
the Nasty On (anybody know what's up with them?)
Primes (May 20th @ the Lamplighter - cd release)
Radio Berlin (on hiatus)
Secret Mommy (Andy's blowing minds/confusing Europeans in Europe)
S.T.R.E.E.T.S. (May 21st @ the Butchershop)
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (May 20th @ the Waldorf)
Three Inches of Blood (on tour in Europe)
You Say Party, We Say Die (May 20th @ the Pit)
now playing: the Red Light Sting - Those Bees All Have Paws
Thursday, May 12, 2005
bullets with butterfly wings
Billy Corgan hits the Commodore on July 19th. Can't say that I've been overly excited about anything he's done post-Pumpkins, but you can here a new track at his MySpace page and judge for yourself.
Black Eyed Peas play in Burnaby's Dear Lake Park on July 22nd. Can't say that I've been remotely excited about anything they've done lately... but Talib Kweli is opening.
Architecture in Helsinki play at a Venue to be announced on May 31st.. man that seems like short notice. (thank Britt)
Can't say that I know anything about them.
EDIT: They're playing the Media Club (thanks Shea)
Finally, Radiohead are looking to finish recording their new album in December, with a February/March 2006 tentative release date. Read: Summer 2006 if we're lucky. (via AtEaseWeb)
now playing: Emiliana Torrini - Sunny Road
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
...but i was there
In what is sure to be the only thing that can pack more hype into one show than Bloc Party's Vancouver debut earlier this year, LCD Soundsystem hit the Commodore Ballroom tonight with Miss Maya "M.I.A." Arulpragasam in tow.
M.I.A. hit the stage first with Diplo behind the decks, accompanied by a hype-woman/back-up singer. Diplo warmed up the crowd by "scratching" altered video of George Bush and Tony Blair, making Dubya answer every one of Tony the Tiger's queries with "M-I-A," before dropping the beat to "Pull up the People." From there M.I.A., who simply oozed charisma, spit verses as Diplo flipped the beats from Arular with various instrumentals on the fly. The crowd was rabid... seriously. When they left the stage after "Galang" the response was so loud Diplo returned to ask "want one more?" to an even louder cheer from the audience. So, in very uncharacteristic fashion, the opener encored.
LCD Soundsystem had their work cut out for them, but from the opening notes of an amped up "Beat Connection," it was clear that the headliners weren't about to be shown up. James Murphy and co. ripped through some of the singles, cuts from their self-titled full length, and a Siouxsie and the Banshees cover, with the main set climax of "Tribulations" "Movement" and "Losing My Edge" back to back being my personal highlight. Murphy, who downed a half a dozen beers and a handful of pills during the show, screamed like a man possessed, while the Commodore dance floor looked more like a disco than a rock club.
a slightly fuzzy Nancy Whang
Unfortunately, by the time the show ended the line up at Celebrities was huge... but if anybody managed to check it out, by all means, give me the lowdown.
now playing: Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl (Diplo Mix)
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
piracy funds terrorism
A little short notice but...
Diplo spins at the LCD Soundsystem/M.I.A. afterparty at Celebrities. Word on the street is that James Murphy is one of the "unannounced special guests." If you for some reason don't want to cough up the $35 to see the show, make sure you scrounge up eight bucks for this. Hopefully Diplo spins his Maps remix.
Also, if you didn't already hear, the Stones announced their 05-06 World Tour dates today, after a three song free outdoor set in NYC. If you were ready to pony up hundreds of dollars to see the deadest guys in rock n roll tear through their formidable back catalogue you'll have to pony up a little more for travel costs. The band forgoes Vancouver, hitting Seattle on October 30th and Calgary (yeah.. Calgary) on October 28th.
now playing: Tinchy Strider - Underground
Sunday, May 08, 2005
at home he's a tourist
Apparently only 500 or so tickets were sold for the Gang of Four's reunion show at the Commodore this evening, with the venue giving away upwards of 300 tickets in an attempt to fill the place. That would explain why openers Menomena played to a sparsely populated room, but didn't stop whomever showed up from crowding to the front during the headliner's set and thrashing about like it was 1979. The originators of "punk-funk" (or whatever you want to call it), look their age, but they certainly don't act it. Jon King flailed his arms, crawled, rolled, even pseudo break danced, while Dave Allen and Andy Gill bounded from one side of the stage to the other, Hugo Burnham keeping the beat the entire time. The band stuck to its best material, pulling only from the two classics Solid Gold and Entertainment!, trotting out pretty much everything I was wanting to hear. "Damaged Goods" and "I Found That Essence Rare" in the encores brought the house down.
I was right in the thick of things, so there wasn't much quality photo opportunity, but here are a few snaps... in arty black and white no less.
yes, Jon King is hitting a microwave with a bat in that picture. It was hiding under a towel for half the gig, and a roadie came out half way through the smashing to set it back properly on the table... simultaneously ridiculously awesome and ridiculously lame.
now playing: Slow - Have Not Been the Same
Saturday, May 07, 2005
what comes after the blues?
Went to see Magnolia Electric Co. tonight, in night two of a three show run for me. Jason Molina and company stuck mainly to songs of their newest, What Comes After the Blues, but also threw in a couple of new ones, and to my delight, three tracks off of the Songs:Ohia swansong that the band takes its name from. The three guitar twang on "Just Be Simple" alone would've made my night.
On a semi-related note, if you are any of the three obnoxious drunks standing beside me yelling "songs: ohia!" so much that Molina felt the need to interupt "Texas 71" with a "no, magnolia electric co." 1) None of you can sing. 2) Girl in the DFA1979 shirt, you are extremely unattractive. Yelling uncontrollably during the quiet parts only serves to bring attention to you. This is bad. 3) If you're going to talk over the music for half the show, please stay home. <./rant>
Jason Molina and Jason Groth
Local boys Ladyhawk opened the show. They've been around for awhile, but today was the first time I've seen them. They actually sound quite a lot like Magnolia Electric Co, albeit a little louder during the loud parts. Really great band, go check them out when you get the chance, I know I will.
In other unrelated news, the Autechre show originally scheduled for the Commodore has NOT been cancelled. It has however, been moved to Richard's. Commodore tickets are good for the new venue.
now playing: Feist - Now At Last
Friday, May 06, 2005
I don't own a single Sloan album (although I do intend on buying their recently released greatest hits cd/dvd tomorrow). That, however, didn't stop me from loving every minute of the band's one and a half hour set tonight. Sloan is one of those bands that you grow up with (at least in Canada) listening to on the radio, and not surprisingly, this meant that I felt right at home with the Sloan faithful for 90% of the time, bouncing around and singing along. Their set consisted, predictably, mostly of their numerous radio staples, but the band also kept the diehards happy by throwing in some classic album cuts, and a few live rarities.
Fellow Torontonians (Sloan migrated from Halifax a few years ago) Magneta Lane opened. I've had their debut EP for awhile and am suitably impressed it. Live, the ladies pulled off the sound of the record fairly well, but seemed a little overwhelmed by the room. Still, their a band that's very much worth checking out if they roll through your town.
now playing: Sloan - Everything You've Done Wrong
Thursday, May 05, 2005
Sufjan Stevens plays Richard's on July 24th, hot on the heels of the July 5th release of Illinois. Is Sufjan really still doing that 50 states album thing? Won't he be 100 when he finishes at this rate?
After emailing the promoters of the Rilo Kiley show, I'm sorry to announce that Feist will NOT be opening the show here. If you want to catch her, you'll have to make the trek down to Seattle the day before the Vancouver show. Apologies to anyone that got excited after they read the erroneous news here. I blame Pollstar... and Rilo Kiley, who still have Feist listed as their support for "6/13-6/19."
Finally, according to Press Enterprise, Trent doesn't write his own songs anymore. check it out. (via Product Shop)
Sloan w/Magneta Lane tonite, Magnolia Electric Co tomorrow, Gang of Four Saturday... lots of pictures/reviews to come.
now playing: Blood Brothers - Under Pressure (Queen w/David Bowie cover)
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
it could begin and end in one evening
The Pollstar listing of Feist as the support act for the upcoming Rilo Kiley show has unceremoniously disappeared. Leslie is still listed on Rilo Kiley's site as support for Vancouver, however. I emailed the promoters, and will hopefully have an answer for you all shortly.
As Sean kindly noted in the comments from my last entry, former Pavement front man, Stephen Malkmus will play Richard's on June 19th. You can stream his forthcoming full-length, Face the Truth at the Matador Records site. In related news, Stereogum points us to Matador's "fuck you" to Paste Magazine over their refusal to run Matador's ad for the record.
Finally, add Pretty Girls Make Graves to the list of Bumbershoot confirmations.
now playing: Bloc Party - Pioneers (M83 Remix)
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
it's time to begin as the summer sets in
Pollstar reports that Feist is playing with Rilo Kiley at their previously announced June 16th show at Richard's. This excites me quite a bit, as I missed the (now) two time Juno winner when she came to town last with the Exclaim tour. Question: how exactly does someone with two albums under her belt get nominated to be "best new artist?"
In other opening band news, Camper Van Beethoven are scheduled to open for Modest Mouse at their pair of upcoming shows at the Queen E. Theatre.
More Bumbershoot acts confirmed: Son Volt, the Decemberists, Karen Ann, Tift Merritt, Ted Leo/RX, Digable Planets, Billy Preston, and the Be Good Tanyas, join Devo (previously announced) at the end of summer Seattle music fest.
now playing: Magnolia Electric Co. - Give Something Else Away Everyday
Ryan Adams released the first of three 2005 albums today. Cold Roses is just what I needed to listen to today, and also his best since his classic debut, Heartbreaker, in my humble opinion. You can still stream the entire album at official site. I'll refrain from going into detailed description of it, as that's being done all over the place already. I will, however, point you to this Pitchfork review that apparently isn't hitting the mainpage til tomorrow.
My friend Matt pointed out this drool-worthy piece of software for any of you album (like actual physical albums) loving Mac users out there. Delicious Library lets you scan in your entire record collection using ISight and catalogues everything (covers, tracklisting, etc) automatically. 750 albums in an hour!
Last but not least, Josh sent me this link to a group of people who want to reform Canadian Content rules. It probably needs a little weight behind it before it'll get off the ground, but go check out the site and sign the petition now. Tell your friends.
now playing: Ryan Adams - Now That You're Gone
i'm wide awake, it's morning
When the president talks to God
Are the conversations brief or long?
Does he ask to rape our women's rights
And send poor farm kids off to die?
Does God suggest an oil hike
When the president talks to God?
When the president talks to God
Are the consonants all hard or soft?
Is he resolute all down the line?
Is every issue black or white?
Does what God say ever change his mind
When the president talks to God?
When the president talks to God
Does he fake that drawl or merely nod?
Agree which convicts should be killed?
Where prisons should be built and filled?
Which voter fraud must be concealed
When the president talks to God?
When the president talks to God
I wonder which one plays the better cop
We should find some jobs. the ghetto's broke
No, they're lazy, George, I say we don't
Just give 'em more liquor stores and dirty coke
That's what God recommends
When the president talks to God
Do they drink near beer and go play golf
While they pick which countries to invade
Which Muslim souls still can be saved?
I guess god just calls a spade a spade
When the president talks to God
When the president talks to God
Does he ever think that maybe he's not?
That that voice is just inside his head
When he kneels next to the presidential bed
Does he ever smell his own bullshit
When the president talks to God?
I doubt it
I doubt it
Say what you will about Conor Oberst, say what you will about the cowboy outfit he was sporting, and say what you will about the musical side of the lone chord that makes up "When the President Talks to God." But playing a song like that on American National television, is a ballsy move.
"When the President Talks to God" is still available as a free download from ITunes.
Prefix Magazine has the video up.
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Sunday, May 01, 2005
oh canada, we played all night.
I went to the third of three co-headlining Weakerthans/Constantines shows here in Vancouver tonight(my second, their third). The Cons changed the setlist up substantially for their set, which is always nice for those of us who like to go to multiple shows. They played two or three more songs from their next album, which is due out in the Fall on Three Gut (Sub Pop for those of you across the border). If the live versions are any indication, it'll be the third (fourth if you count the EP) in a line of great records from London, Ontario's finest.
The Weakerthans stuck mostly to the same set as last night, rotating in "Utilities" (a cut track from the Reconstruction Site days) for newie "Night Windows," with "One Great City" being replaced by my personal favourite Weakerthans number, "My Favourite Chords." The portion of the encore where the Cons were invited back onstage saw both bands (as well as the guy who sells the AK Press books on tour, and a couple of members of the opening band) once again tearing through the Travelling Wilburys' "End of the Line," but also featured a cover of "Don't Be Denied" (by Neil Young).
John K shows his solidarity with the Constantines, joining them on guitar for their opening number
Don't be denied
After the Weakerthans/Cons extravaganza my concert mates and I hightailed it from Richard's to the Commodore, where the Decemberists were making up their postponed March date. When we arrived the band had already made it through three or four songs (who goes on at 10pm at the Commodore on a Saturday? Honestly), but the remainder of the set was worth far more than the price of a ticket, so no complaints. This marked the fourth time I've seen the band and they finally played "Grace Catherdral Hill," although they focused on the material of Picaresque, encoring with a fantastic version of "The Mariner's Revenge Song." It was also the first show I've seen since Petra Hayden joined the band on violin. Needless to say, she's a welcomed addition to the group, filling out the sound on both new and old tunes. The crowd was great and the band seemed in really good spirits as well, so Colin was even coaxed out after the house music had come on to give us a solo treatment of "Red Right Ankle."
Since I arrived late, I was pretty far away, so my pictures are a little shoddy.
Petra and Jenny Conlee
Colin takes a breather
now playing: Ryan Adams - Twice As Bad As Love

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- Malcolm Marx’s significant knee injury has ruled him out of the Rugby World Cup 2023, posing a challenge for the Springboks’ campaign.
- The team has opted not to seek an immediate replacement, placing their trust in the available hooker options, which include Bongi Mbonambi, Deon Fourie, and Marco van Staden.
- The Springboks will assess their needs for the remainder of the tournament and may consider additional player call-ups later in the week.
South Africa’s Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign has been dealt a significant blow with the news that experienced hooker Malcolm Marx will be sidelined for the entirety of the tournament due to a severe knee injury he suffered during a training session.
During a routine training session, Malcolm Marx, who boasts an impressive 69 international caps, suffered a “long-term” knee injury. The injury occurred when his knee became entangled in contact, resulting in a significant setback for Marx and the Springboks.
Head coach Jacques Nienaber expressed deep disappointment for Marx and extended his best wishes for a full recovery. He acknowledged Marx’s dedication to reaching peak form for the tournament, making the injury all the more tragic.
Nienaber assured that the team would maintain contact with Marx and provide him with the necessary support throughout his rehabilitation journey. This level of support is consistent with the team’s approach to all injured players, including Lukhanyo Am, Handre Pollard, and Lood de Jager.
First and foremost, we are extremely disappointed for Malcolm, and we wish him all the best in his recovery
Hooker Replacement Decision
In response to Marx’s injury, the South African team has not immediately replaced him with another hooker. The decision stems from their belief that they already possess sufficient depth at the hooker position within the existing squad.
The squad includes Bongi Mbonambi and Deon Fourie as options for the hooker position. Additionally, Marco van Staden, typically a utility forward, has been training as a hooker, offering further versatility to the squad.

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Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its holdings of shares of Lufax Holding Ltd (NYSE: LU – Get Rating) by 22.5% in the first quarter, according to its latest SEC filing. The fund held 180,862 shares of the company after acquiring an additional 33,245 shares during the period. The holdings of Russell Investments Group Ltd. in Lufax were worth $1,007,000 at the end of the last quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently changed their stakes in the company. Capital Research Global Investors increased its position in Lufax by 2.2% during the 4th quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 56,801,759 shares of the company valued at $319,794,000 after purchasing an additional 1,205,276 shares in the last quarter. Krane Funds Advisors LLC increased its position in Lufax by 23.8% during the 4th quarter. Krane Funds Advisors LLC now owns 16,700,079 shares of the company valued at $94,021,000 after purchasing an additional 3,212,992 shares in the last quarter. Bridgewater Associates LP increased its position in Lufax by 19.1% during the fourth quarter. Bridgewater Associates LP now owns 6,086,951 shares of the company valued at $34,270,000 after purchasing an additional 976,979 shares last quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC increased its position in Lufax by 69.8% during the fourth quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 3,715,265 shares of the company valued at $20,917,000 after purchasing an additional 1,527,654 shares last quarter. Finally, Credit Suisse AG increased its position in Lufax by 302.7% during the 4th quarter. Credit Suisse AG now owns 1,606,654 shares of the company valued at $9,045,000 after buying an additional 1,207,690 shares last quarter. 24.59% of the shares are held by institutional investors.
Wall Street analysts predict growth
A number of brokerages have recently released reports on LU. CLSA downgraded Lufax from an “outperforming” rating to an “underperforming” rating in a Friday, August 5, report. CICC Research assumed coverage for Lufax in a Monday, May 9 report. They issued an “outperformance” rating on the stock. Finally, Daiwa Capital Markets supported Lufax’s coverage in a Wednesday, July 27 research note. They set a “buy” rating and a target price of $6.40 on the stock. One research analyst rated the stock with a sell rating, two gave the company’s stock a hold rating and two gave the company’s stock a buy rating. According to MarketBeat, Lufax has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $5.80.
Lufax stock up 1.3%
Shares of LU opened at $3.96 on Friday. Lufax Holding Ltd has a 1-year low of $3.84 and a 1-year high of $9.11. The stock’s fifty-day moving average price is $5.21 and its 200-day moving average price is $5.57. The company has a debt ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 1.44 and a quick ratio of 1.44. The company has a market capitalization of $9.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 4.08, a growth price-to-earnings ratio of 0.40 and a beta of -0.32.
Lufax (NYSE:LU – Get Rating) last released its quarterly results on Wednesday, May 25. The company reported earnings per share of $0.34 for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.03. The company posted revenue of $2.73 billion for the quarter, versus a consensus estimate of $2.57 billion. Lufax had a return on equity of 16.50% and a net margin of 23.77%. In the same quarter of the previous year, the company achieved EPS of $0.30. On average, research analysts expect Lufax Holding Ltd to post earnings per share of 0.84 for the current financial year.
Lufax Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a semi-annual dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 28. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 13 will receive a dividend of $0.17 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, October 12. This represents a return of 11%. Lufax’s payout ratio is currently 32.99%.
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Lufax Holding Ltd operates a personal financial services technology platform in China. It offers loan products, including unsecured loans and secured loans, as well as consumer loans. The company also provides wealth management platforms, such as Lufax (Lu.com), Lu International (Singapore) and Lu International (Hong Kong) to middle class and affluent investors to invest in products and portfolios; retail credit facilitation services platform that provides small business owners with lending solutions; and technology empowerment solutions for financial institutions.
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Twin Cities advertising agency Russell Herder has boosted its commitment to be a “force for good.”
This week the Minneapolis-based firm became one of ten Minnesota companies to earn global “B Corp” certification meaning it promises to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency, the company announced in a release.
“Thirty-three years ago, Russell Herder was founded with the belief that our work should matter, and we are proud to continue that legacy as a Certified B Corporation,” said Carol Russell, chief executive of Russell Herder, in a statement. “Becoming a Certified B Corporation is a natural extension of Russell Herder’s values and our enduring commitment to doing good in the community.”
Non-profit B Lab awarded Russell Herder with the recognition after the agency demonstrated it met social, accountability and environmental standards. Sunrise Banks and Patagonia are two other B Corp certified companies.
The certification comes less than a year after the agency changed its tax status to become a “benefit corporation,” which means it commits to achieving social and sustainability goals in addition to financial profit. Peace Coffee is another local benefit corporation. The main distinction between benefit corporation status and B Corp certification is that Certified B corporations must achieve a certain score on an assessment and recertify every two years while benefit corporations self-report their performance, according to the Certified B Corporations website.
Russell Herder says it matches a large percentage of its annual profits in time and services donated to select nonprofit organizations. It also gives team members paid time off to volunteer.


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3. Customer service: When the only utility available has lousy customer service, nobody is surprised. They don’t even pretend to care – they know they have you over a barrel. With all these new players in town, however, it’s a slap in the face to be treated like royalty until you’ve signed on the dotted line and now they won’t even return your calls or the person on the phone can’t string three English words together or if he does speak English, he’s brand new and panicking trying to pull up your account information.
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Description - Eight Feet in the Andes by Dervla Murphy
The eight feet of the title refer to Dervla Murphy, her nine-year-old daughter Rachel and Juana, an elegant mule, who together clambered the length of Peru, from Cajamarca near the border with Ecuador, to Cuzco, the ancient Inca capital, over 1300 miles to the south. With only the most basic necessities to sustain them and spending most of their time above 10,000 feet, their journey was marked by extreme discomfort, occasional danger and even the temporary loss of Juana over a precipice. Yet mother and daughter, a formidable duo, were unflagging in their sympathetic response to the perilous beauty and impoverished people of the Andes.
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Author Biography - Dervla Murphy
Dervla Murphy is one of the very best loved of travel writers. She was born in County Waterford and since 1964 has been regularly publishing accounts of her journeys - by bicycle and on foot -- in the remoter areas of four continents. She has also written about the problems of Northern Ireland, the hazards of nuclear power, and race relations in Britain. The Times Literary Supplement called her 'an admirable woman -- she has a romantic soul and a keen eye'.

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Coconut Flour is a great flour alternative that I like to use in my baking and cooking. Not only does it offer a wonderful flavor, but it is also a healthy addition to my food and is allergen-free. So many things can be made with Coconut Flour, which is why I was happy to try Coconut Flour by Morning Pep.
Some of the items I used Coconut Flour include: cookies, breads, waffles, muffins, granola bars, a breading for pork chops, chicken, seafood and onion rings. The possibilities are endless! I am enjoying finding new recipes and amazed at the versatility of Coconut Flour.
Coconut Flour has a lot of nutritional benefits, such as an awesome source of fiber, low in sodium and cholesterol, a great source of protein, calcium, iron and magnesium. It is also free of gluten, cholesterol, and NON-GMO. It is made from 100% ground organic coconuts, is off-white in color and has a fine, soft texture.
As someone who cannot eat gluten due to allergies, one aspect I especially appreciate is that it is allergen-free. While using Morning Pep’s Coconut Flour, I have not noticed any issues with “gluten” exposure.
I put this Coconut Flour to the test and have used it in a wide range of items (bread, chocolate muffins, breading on pork chops, granola bars, onion rings, cookies and waffles). Some recipes I have made before and others I tried out for the first time. Everything that I made while using this Coconut Flour turned out great! I even found some new recipes that I love. Either way, it is extremely easy to use and scoops up well with a measuring cup or spoon.
Some of the qualities I really like:
– The consistency of the flour with its finely ground texture which is soft and does not clump.
– Love the fact that it is gluten-free and the steps Morning Pep takes to ensure no cross-contamination.
– Versatile and tastes great in recipes ranging from seafood breading to meats, granola bars to waffles and breads to desserts.
– The Coconut Flour comes in 2 sizes so you don’t over or under order the amount needed.
– The bag has a zip-lock that seals easily and holds closed firmly which makes for easy storing.
– Nutritional benefits are wonderful and since I can add Coconut Flour to a variety of items, I know my family also benefits.
– Easy to use.
– Never gives food an overpowering coconut flavor, in fact my family cannot even tell when I use it in my cooking or baking.
– Will keep for 12 months if stored as recommended in a cool and dry place.
As far as any negative criticism, I have none. Not only have there been no issues with using the Coconut Flour, gluten or storing, but my food tastes wonderful and my family has loved all items I have made.
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CHICAGO - Gio Gonzalez has been perfect since struggling in the first inning. But Miguel Gonzalez has been perfect from the moment he took the mound tonight, leaving the Nationals in trouble early in their series finale against the White Sox.
The Nationals don't have a baserunner in four innings against Miguel Gonzalez, the former Orioles right-hander given an opportunity to start for the White Sox tonight after left-hander Carlos Rodon was scratched with neck and shoulder stiffness.
There have been a couple of hard-hit balls so far, most notably Daniel Murphy's line out to center field in the top of the second, but not much else for the Nationals, who are seeking a series sweep and have scored 10 or more runs in each of their last three games.
Manager Dusty Baker is fielding a lineup without regulars Ben Revere and Wilson Ramos, and with Jayson Werth serving as designated hitter, wanting to give some guys a breather before a late-night flight home, a Friday night game in D.C. against the Phillies and then an early 12:05 p.m. game Saturday before the organization's annual charity gala.
Baker was hoping this altered lineup could continue the recent outburst of offense, while also hoping Gio Gonzalez could reverse course after a pair of shaky starts prior to this one.
The left-hander, though, got into immediate trouble in the bottom of the first inning, walking Austin Jackson and Jose Abreu back-to-back. Both runners wound up scoring on Melky Cabrera's two-out double to left. And then Cabrera scored on Brett Lawrie's double to left, giving the White Sox a 3-0 lead.
To his credit, Gio Gonzalez has settled down completely since then. He has retired 10 straight batters, five via strikeout, to keep the deficit where it is until his teammates can find a way to produce something against his similarly named counterpart.
Update: The good news: The Nats broke up Miguel Gonzalez's perfect game when Daniel Murphy homered to lead off the top of the fifth. More good news: Gio Gonzalez has been excellent since his rough first inning. He's through the sixth now without allowing another run, only three hits, zero walks and nine strikeouts. The bad news: The Nats still trail 3-1 after six.
Update II: It's over. Already. Nats lose 3-1 in a game played at a pace far brisker than the last two nights. They managed only five baserunners in this game after scoring at least 10 runs in three straight games.


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In 2006 the Hong Kong government sought to reduce work pressure and increase employee morale by implementing a five-day work scheme for all public service employees. Although average working hours have since decreased 5% compared with those recorded in 2004, the average working week is still too long and Hong Kong has reported the highest turnover rates in Asia, particularly in the hospitality industry. This article investigates the influence of five- and six-day work schedules, both with and without overtime, on employee perceptions of organizational commitment and turnover intentions (TIs) in Hong Kong's hospitality industry. Significant differences were found among the four different work schedules with respect to organizational commitment and TIs. Respondents working the five-day schedule only exhibited higher organizational commitment when compared with their counterparts working a six-day schedule with overtime. Regardless of the influence of overtime, significant differences in TIs were found.
- Hong Kong
- organizational commitment
- turnover intention
- work schedules
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management

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DVM Pursuing Graduate Degree Wins Important Award for Avian Vaccine Research
Allison Boone, a graduate student at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, has received the prestigious Reed Rumsey Student Award for Advancement of Avian Medicine from the American Association of Avian Pathologists. The late Reed Rumsey, a former president of the AAAP, bequeathed $25,000 to the organization to establish the award.
The award is given annually for original research or a case study conducted by the applicant. Recipients receive $1,000 plus travel expenses to the American Veterinary Medical Association’s annual meeting, where they present their work at the Avian Medicine Section.
Boone, whose doctorate will be in Comparative Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in infectious disease, also holds a DVM degree from NC State. She was recognized for her novel research on vaccinating chicken embryos in ovo (in the egg) with Herpesvirus of Turkeys (HVT) Vaccine to stimulate the immune systems of newly hatched chicks to develop more rapidly. Her research found that the immune systems were greatly enhanced, providing protection against a number of pathogens including one that can lead to lymphoma in chickens. Boone reports that this is the first vaccination believed to prevent tumors from developing in animals.
Boone’s graduate school mentor, Professor of Poultry Health Management Isabel Gimeno, says it’s important that students get recognized for their efforts.
“In the case of Allison, it is even more relevant because she has done it while working as a full-time veterinary pathologist,” Gimeno says. “She has done an amazing job.”
From 2014 until April, Boone worked as a diagnostic toxicologist at the Rollins Animal Disease Lab in Raleigh. She now works with Experimental Pathology Laboratories in Research Triangle Park, which does work for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. The NIEHS researches how the environment affects human disease as one of the 27 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health.
Boone says she intends to make a career at NIEHS. “No day here is the same,” she says. “I’m out of my comfort zone, but I like that.”
In her letter nominating Boone for the Reed Rumsey Award, Gimeno reviewed her various accomplishments to date:
“She has already published a manuscript in the journal Vaccine and has submitted another to the Journal of General Virology. She will have another three publications by the time she graduates next December. Furthermore, she has presented her research findings at numerous professional meetings both national and international and was awarded with the ‘Rosy’ Rosenwald Student Poster Award in 2019.”

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I know! We went to The American Bar for COCKTAILS - on the rare occasions when I've been to PROPER POSH places the main thing I have taken away is that you can TELL when somewhere is PROPER posh because it's always REALLY nice - everyone there was LOVELY, everyone except for a lady who OPENLY SNEERED when she asked me if I'd like an Olive OR a slice in my MARTINI (i am dead swish) and, being half deaf, I said "Yes please!" She should have phrased her question more clearly!
Duly COCKTAILED we wandered round the corner to the Aldwych for the show. We had ACE tickets RIGHT down the front, and so got to spend the first few minutes GOGGLING at the conductor, who spent the entire show DANCING around and GRINNING, he was GRATE! ALso GRATE was the show itself - it was a right proper old-fashioned musical with HUGE songs and a TONNE of tap dancing. It was weird watching Actual Live Tap Dancing - I think I'm so used to seeing tap dancing on TELLY that it feels like part of the stage set, so to suddenly be confronted with it HAPPENING right there in front of my eyes took some getting used to. It looked INCREDIBLE!
It was a whole lot of fun, also STUNNING. I was particularly impressed to keep noticing that all KINDS of things were going on all over the set - whatever was happening at the front of stage, there'd usually be people in the background ACTING AWAY, seeming to take part in whole other stories that we knew nothing off. I'm used to going to see things a lot more SPARSE, so it was lovely to wallow in the LUXURIOUSNESS of a full-on West End extravaganza!
It was ACE, and when we finished we got in ANOTHER taxi back to Kings Cross for a pint in the lovely Parcel Yard, the ridiculously pleasant station pub. I'm sure station pubs used to be horrid, but this one is lovely. It was a MARVELLOUS end to a rather wonderful evening, at the end of which we agreed to do it all again for me and Chris's birthdays NEXT year. I cannae WAIT!
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This is the place where you can personalize your profile!
By moving, adding and personalizing widgets.
You can drag and drop to rearrange.
You can edit widgets to customize them.
The bottom has widgets you can add!
Some widgets you can only access when you get Core Membership.
Some widgets have options that are only available when you get Core Membership.
We've split the page into zones!
Certain widgets can only be added to certain zones.
"Why," you ask? Because we want profile pages to have freedom of customization, but also to have some consistency. This way, when anyone visits a deviant, they know they can always find the art in the top left, and personal info in the top right.
Don't forget, restraints can bring out the creativity in you!
Now go forth and astound us all with your devious profiles!
What caught my eye in Craig’s work was his sense of humor in so many of his street photos. They were classically composed, each with a story to tell and harked back to the photos of Elliott Erwitt and Henri Cartier-Bresson. Then I learned that they are his heroes. Funny how that is. Craig talks about depth in his photos: Depth coming from composition, content and emotion. With today’s digital photography and social networking, countless photos are taken and shown without consideration of these elements. But this self taught photographer strives very hard to achieve all three points. Together, these points always lure me in: like fish to bait. I want to know more. I always laugh or cry with the subjects in his images. They have sentiment but aren’t sentimental for sentimentality’s sake. And they often leave an indelible impression. That’s why I can remember so many of his photos, while others I forget immediately after I look at them. In my eyes, that’s a sign of a master in the making.

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Back 4 Blood Conquered Steam Even Before Release
Jacob Blazewicz, 07 August 2021, 21:13
The recent beta of Back 4 Blood has been quite popular. On Steam alone, almost 100,000 players were in the game at the hottest moment of the tests.
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Returns to Testing; 220.127.116.11 Beta Fixes a Ton of Bugs
Jacob Blazewicz, 04 August 2021, 21:06
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition has received another beta. Players can check out version 18.104.22.168 on PC, Xbox One and Android mobile devices.
Battlefield 2042 PC System Requirements for Upcoming Tech Tests
Adrian Werner, 04 August 2021, 12:50
The system requirements for the PC version of Battlefield 2042 have been released for upcoming tech tests.
Age of Empires 4 Beta Starts Tomorrow; Sign-ups Ongoing
Przemyslaw Dygas, 04 August 2021, 12:07
Closed beta tests of Age of Empires 4 will begin tomorrow. It will be the first opportunity to play the next part of the iconic series.
New Steam Client Beta Brings Better Data Management
Qskan, 30 July 2021, 19:03
Since yesterday, the beta of the new client can be tested by Steam users. The next version of the overlay refreshes the interface and makes the download manager more readable.
Back 4 Blood Open Beta Coming Soon; Details Revealed
Adrian Werner, 29 July 2021, 15:37
Turtle Rock announced the next batch of tests of Back 4 Blood. Their part will be a serveral days-long open beta.
Thunder Tier One Free Weekend Coming Soon
Adrian Werner, 28 July 2021, 13:50
This weekend will see further testing of Thunder Tier One, a promising tactical shooter developed by veterans of brands like PUBG and Arma.
Splitgate Servers Down Again; Launch Delayed
Agnes Adamus, 26 July 2021, 21:51
Splitgate is having problems again. Due to server troubles, the title has been shut down. This situation is expected to persist until tomorrow. At the same time, it was announced that the release of the full version of the game is delayed.
Success of Splitgate's Open Beta Forced Devs to Shut Down Servers
Agnes Adamus, 25 July 2021, 22:51
Cross-play has brought Splitgate a surge in popularity. The open beta testing this feature attracted so much interest that a decision was made to temporarily shut down the game servers. Currently the game is back online.
New World Beta is a Hot Item on Steam and Twitch
Adrian Werner, 21 July 2021, 11:02
New World's beta has proven to be very popular. The game is performing impressively on Steam and Twitch, and the servers are so full that some players have to wait in queues for hours.
Beta of Amazon's Highly-anticipated New World Begins
Hubert Sledziewski, 20 July 2021, 18:32
Today at 9 AM PT closed beta tests of New World, the long-awaited MMORPG from Amazon Game Studios, have begun. It's a good opportunity to try out the game before the August release.
Minecraft 1.18 Delights Players With Unique Landscapes
Jacob Blazewicz, 16 July 2021, 12:29
Minecraft 1.18 for now is available only as an experimental snapshot. Despite this, it has already managed to impress players with landscapes they would almost never encounter in the game before the debut of all the novelties from the Caves & Cliffs Update.
Battlefield 2042 Beta Delayed
Qskan, 15 July 2021, 15:06
Electronic Arts has announced that Battlefield 2042's beta tests, which were originally scheduled to begin in July, have been pushed back to the second half of the summer. This will allow for better testing of multiplatform gameplay.
Gran Turismo 7 Beta Accidentally Leaked on PlayStation website
Przemyslaw Dygas, 12 July 2021, 15:36
It looks like the developers of Gran Turismo 7 are already planning beta tests for the game. A test quest to get an access code for the game has appeared on the official PlayStation website.
Multiplayer Beta of ETS2 and ATS Ends; Release in a Few Days
Hubert Sledziewski, 12 July 2021, 10:47
SCS Software Studio announced the end of beta testing of the multiplayer Convoy mode in ETS 2 and ATS. The full version of update 1.4.1 should be available within a few days.
Broken Ranks Open Beta Launches
Czarus, 02 July 2021, 12:59
Today marks the launch of the open beta for the MMORPG Broken Ranks. It is a remake of the popular browser game The Pride of Taern.
Minecraft 1.17.1 Snapshot Saves Axolotls
Milosz Szubert, 01 July 2021, 16:16
Mojang AB released the third snapshot of the 1.17.1 update for Minecraft Java Edition. It enables us to test a few more patches that will be included in the official release of the patch.
Among Us and Minority Report in One? Konami Announces CrimeSight
Milosz Szubert, 25 June 2021, 16:44
Konami announced CrimeSight. It will be a multiplayer game, in which the task of one party will be to force the character to commit murder, and the goal of the other to thwart these plans. The game's closed beta begins today.
PES 2022 Open Beta and First Gameplay on New Engine
Patryk Lukasz Kubiak, 24 June 2021, 16:45
Konami has launched a beta version of a „new soccer game”. Most likely, these are tests of the latest installment of the Pro Evolution Soccer series. Below you can see how the game looks like at this stage.
EVE Online Devs Test Graphic Update
Jacob Blazewicz, 24 June 2021, 15:48
Graphics in EVE Online will get an onverhaul. CCP Games started testing an update that will add flair to the universe of the space MMORPG.
Minecraft After Caves & Cliffs Update - Mojang Continues to Develop the Game
Jacob Blazewicz, 19 June 2021, 17:48
Tests of version 1.17.1 have begun in Minecraft: Java Edition, and the first update following the release of Caves & Cliffs should debut in the coming weeks.
ETS 2 Multiplayer Mode Convoy Open Beta Launches
Przemyslaw Dygas, 18 June 2021, 19:35
The open beta for the Convoy multiplayer mode in Euro Truck Simulator 2 has been launched. Players can now travel across Europe together with their friends.
New Demo of Naraka: Bladepoint Goes Big on Steam
Adrian Werner, 16 June 2021, 14:53
In just a few hours after its release, the demo of Naraka: Bladepoint made it to the most popular games on Steam.
Diablo 2: Resurrected to be Released in August; Devs Announce Open Beta
Przemyslaw Dygas, 15 June 2021, 16:08
Soon players will be able to test Diablo 2: Resurrected again. An open beta of multiplayer mode is planned for August.
Riders Republic - Ubisoft's Sports Madness Gets Release Date and Beta
Adrian Werner, 12 June 2021, 22:11
Ubisoft has released new video footage from Riders Republic. The release date was also revealed and beta test signups have begun.
Battlefield 2042 - EA Plans Beta Testing for Series Veterans
Qskan, 10 June 2021, 13:43
A special beta will enable some players to try out Battlefield 2042 a few months before its release. The lucky players will be selected based on how many hours they have spent on the game's servers.
American Truck Simulator - Multiplayer Open Beta Goes Live
Adrian Werner, 10 June 2021, 12:00
The open beta of Convoy, the multiplayer mode for SCS Software's American Truck Simulator, has launched.
Testing of New Battlefield Could Start in July
Paul Musiolik, 31 May 2021, 13:10
Gameplay tests of Battlefield 6 could launch in July. Such rumors were passed on by one of the better informed Twitter users.
Convoy in American Truck Simulator; Devs Test Multiplayer [UPDATED]
Jacob Blazewicz, 25 May 2021, 08:30
SCS Software tests the multiplayer mode in American Truck Simulator, called Convoy. For now, we can play with a larger group only as part of the beta update 1.41.
Minecraft Snapshot 21w20a Pacifies Llamas
Jacob Blazewicz, 20 May 2021, 11:21
Minecraft has received snapshot 21w20a. Just as one of the previous snapshots introduced more aggressive goats, this time Mojang has made the peaceful llamas no longer spit on players (so often).
Diablo 4 in PlayStation Database; Tests May be Approaching
Bart Swiatek, 18 May 2021, 11:16
A mysterious game has appeared in the PlayStation database, which is most likely an early version of Diablo 4. It looks like the developers from Blizzard Entertainment will be testing their game on Sony consoles.
Chivalry 2 Open Beta Launches Next Week
Agnes Adamus, 17 May 2021, 22:10
Chivalry 2 will receive an open beta on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. From May 27 to June 1 anyone interested will be able to try out the title. Cross-play features will be available during the testing period.
Bless Unleashed Open Beta Launches on Steam
Adrian Werner, 13 May 2021, 16:04
The open beta of the MMORPG Bless Unleashed launched on Steam. This is the last testing before the release of the full version.
Minecraft Snapshot 21w19a Removes Items, but Helps Modders
Jacob Blazewicz, 13 May 2021, 12:49
Another Caves & Cliffs snapshot appeared in Minecraft. It doesn't add much content (quite the opposite in fact), but with it the title has finally moved to Java 16 and thus made life easier for creators of fan-made modifications.
Minecraft 21w18a Removes Another Old Bug and Adds Aggressive Goats
Jacob Blazewicz, 06 May 2021, 12:46
Snapshot 21w18a is now available in Minecraft: Java Edition. In addition to fixing more bugs (including one that is over 8 years ago), the snapshot makes it much more likely that we'll get slaughtered by screaming goats.
Noodle Caves in Minecraft; Snapshot 21w17a Now Available
Jacob Blazewicz, 29 April 2021, 13:49
Minecraft received another snapshot with novelties from the Caves & Cliffs Update. From now on in the game we will find so-called noodle caves, and the developers have introduced a handful of improvements.
Battle for Berlin Closed Beta Launches in Enlisted
Milosz Szubert, 26 April 2021, 19:29
Last weekend, the team from Darkflow Software released the beta version of the next campaign for the online shooter Enlisted - Battle of Berlin. Unfortunately, so far only those who either decide to spend money on a special package, previously supported the project or won free access can play it.
Naraka: Bladepoint Beta Ends Up in Top 6 Most Popular Steam Games
Agnes Adamus, 26 April 2021, 12:05
Beta tests of the close-combat battle royale game Naraka: Bladepoint turned out to be quite a success. An activity record of over 120 thousand players was set.
Chivalry 2 Beta Begins Tomorrow; Combat on Gameplay
Milosz Szubert, 22 April 2021, 15:35
On the occasion of the upcoming closed beta testS, Chivalry 2 received another trailer. It's a kind of tutorial showing how combat works in the game.
Minecraft Snapshot 21w16a Adds Growing Stalactites and Stalagmites
Jacob Blazewicz, 22 April 2021, 10:35
Minecraft presents more news from the big Caves &Cliffs update. Snapshot 21w16a introduces growing dripstones and enables players to grow an azalea tree.
Resident Evil Village Visual Comparison on PS5, PS4 and PS4 Pro
Bart Swiatek, 19 April 2021, 15:05
Several videos have surfaced online, showing the performance and visuals of the Resident Evil Village demo on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro and PlayStation 5 consoles.
Tormented Souls Gets New Gameplay, Sign Ups For Beta Begin
Adrian Werner, 16 April 2021, 14:49
New gameplay from the survival horror Tormented Souls has been released. It shows the inspiration with Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series declared by the devs. Closed beta tests were also announced.
Diablo 2 Resurrected Beta Registration Opens
Agnes Adamus, 13 April 2021, 14:22
Registration for Diablo 2: Resurrected's closed beta has started. Everyone can sign up. Launch date of the tests themselves is unknown.
Minecraft Snapshot 21w14a Adds Raw Metals
Jacob Blazewicz, 08 April 2021, 15:31
Minecraft players can check out more highlights of the upcoming Caves & Cliffs update. With Snapshot 21w14a, instead of blocks of iron, gold and copper, we will mine raw versions of these metals.
Enlisted Open Beta Launches Today
Adrian Werner, 08 April 2021, 13:58
In just a few hours, open beta tests of Enlisted, a F2P network shooter that will enable us to take part in World War II battles, will begin.
Wild West Battle Royale GRIT Enters Beta
Szarmancki, 02 April 2021, 20:15
A closed beta of a new battle royale game called GRIT has just appeared on Steam. Saddle up and take on other players in the Wild West.
Minecraft Snapshot 21w13a Add Goats and Light Blocks
Jacob Blazewicz, 01 April 2021, 12:37
Minecraft has received more new features from the Caves & Cliffs update. Snapshot 21w13a lets you test goats and light blocks and introduces quite a few fixes.
Enlisted Open Beta Launches Next Week
Adrian Werner, 30 March 2021, 14:18
We found out the open beta launch date of the shooter Enlisted. The developers also revealed what changes will be introduced to the game along with the start of the open beta phase.
Creator of SimCity and The Sims Prepares New Game; Modders Invited to Cooperate
Agnes Adamus, 28 March 2021, 19:08
Will Wright is recruiting people who will participate in closed beta tests of his newest production. He's looking for volunteers among The Sims modding community.
WoW The Burning Crusade Classic Beta Begins
Bart Swiatek, 24 March 2021, 12:41
Developers from Blizzard Entertainment announced that they have started sending out invitations to beta tests of The Burning Crusade Classic expansion for the classic version of World of Warcraft.

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The Funk Brothers were the Motown house band, and their punchy, organ-fueled grooves set the blueprint for American soul, framing the singing of the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, the Supremes, and many others. Upon its release in 2004, THE BEST OF THE FUNK BROTHERS was the only collection issued under the band's name. This, of course, wasn't due to of a lack of recorded material by this influential ensemble. However, the album proved to be the first time that the Funk Brothers were acknowledged for their own instrumental tracks alone, outside of the fascinating 2002 documentary STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN.In their 12-year tenure with Motown (1960-1972), the Funk Brothers underwent few personnel changes, and these same core musicians combined jazz, pop, and R&B grooves to perfection on innumerable classics. This set contains the original, pre-vocal instrumental tracks to immortal smashes "The Way You Do the Things You Do", "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" and "What's Going On", among others. The jams are as familiar and essential as air. It is said that these musicians played on more Number One hits than the Beatles, the Stones, and Elvis combined: Though few people know their names, the Funk Brothers may be the most popular band of all time.
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A very exciting story of an assassin for the CIA and the man also from the CIA sent to eliminate her. The events that change the outcome will keep you spellbound.
Great Book. First one read of Linda Howard's. Will read more!! Steamy, mystery, romance--what can one ask for. Couldn't put book down, read in one evening.
This book pits a female contract assassin for the CIA with a male agent sent to terminate her after she goes "rogue". A page turner as are all of Ms. Howard's books.
Excellent book. Can't put it down.
Its been a while since I could give a book five stars. Its worth it. Good, interesting read about an assassin on the wrong side of the law seeking vengeance. An agent is sent to detain her, and they end up working together, getting pulled into danger and having to work together. It was well developed, and I couldnt tell that the writer was trying to sound knowledgeable about the CIA, Interpol and other government agencies. She convinced me!! Its worth a read, and worth adding to your collectors bookshelf. I will check out Ms. Howards' other books.

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Montenegro ready to pay Croatia war reparations
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BELGRADE, Serbia-Montenegro, July 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Montenegrin Finance Minister Igor Luksic said on Tuesday that Montenegro was ready to pay reparations to Croatia for war damages inflicted in 1991, said reports reaching here from Podgorica.
"Montenegro has money in the budget reserves and can face paying reparations to Croatia if it should be agreed that it happens this year," Luksic was quoted by the official Tanjug news agency as saying.
Both Montenegro and Croatia were republics of the former Yugoslav federation, which was disintegrated in 1991 into four countries resulting in wars between republics.
Earlier in July, visiting Croatian President Stjepan Mesic saidin Podgorica that Montenegro would pay reparations for damage caused to Konavli, Croatia, in the wartime 1991, which would amount to some 100 million euros.
"An agreement has been reached on the issue of reparations for Konavli and I think that it is now only a matter of time when (theagreement) will be realized," Mesic said.
However, the agreement has met with resistance from Montenegrinopposition parties, which cited the tight budget. Besides, two Serb parties in Podgorica demanded Croatia pay compensation to Serb refugees from Croatia's Krajina.
Luksic dismissed a possibility of a budget blockade if an agreement is reached with Croatia that Montenegro pays war reparations by the end of the year.
He said that the Montenegrin and Croatian leaderships would soon reach a political deal and sign an agreement on war reparations. Enditem


RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph High School chapter of the National Art Honor Society painted a new mural for the high school library which they dedicated the last week of school. The mural will be installed in the area of the library where the Randolph Board of Education meets so that board members and the public can enjoy it.
The students based the mural on a retro poster from the 1950s, according to high school media specialist Steve Cullis. “I just love it,” Cullis said of the colorful mural made with acrylic paint. “It is a legacy for the students to leave something for the library and to showcase their talent. It is absolutely amazing.”
Randolph High School Art Honor Society advisor and art teacher Steve Coleman said he hopes that society members will create another mural for the library next year as well. “This is part of our local initiative,” he said to benefit the school. “We need to find things which will have a lasting impact.”
Students and staff walk through the hallways, but tend to spend time in the library studying and can enjoy looking at the mural, Coleman said.
“I think the mural is absolutely wonderful and will decorate the walls of the library for a lifetime,” said Randolph Fine and Performing Arts Supervisor Frank Perrone. He added that the mural took society members many hours to create the mural.
Art Honor Society member Kaitlyn Kudriavetz, who will be a senior in the fall, said she was excited to create a painting for the high school. “It is nice knowing that when I will be in college, that a part of me will be here for the rest of the school.”
“It’s so cool to know that all of your hard work will be here in the library for people to see,” said April Stockfish, who will be a senior in the fall. “People will see it every day.”


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What do you do to a vast frontage on a building awaiting demolition/redvelopment in a brand new town centre. Well we thought public art was the answer and it’s hard not to miss the incredible scale and vibrancy of the artwork by Open Call winner Shiraaz Ali blooming across the facade of the old army barracks in Bordon’s hub. The designs and artwork take inspiration from the new green space at Hogmoor and its many unique qualities such as the native animal and plant species. The animals on the facade represent the beauty within the region and its local wildlife such as the deer, badgers, birds and many more. The living vertical green wall and artworks have created a new urban green node and acts as a green pathway connecting the new town centre amenities to the surrounding Prince Phillip Park and Woolmer forest.
A crucial part of the vision was that the artwork was in part designed by the people it was made for. The artwork features over 50 panels created by the Whitehill & Bordon community. Using paint, pencils, collage, photography or any other medium, local residents became part of the vision and made a mark on their community by submitting their artwork to be included.


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