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SCWA Keynote Speaker: Dick Cheney
Former Vice President of the U.S. Dick Cheney will be the 2020 keynote speaker for the EXPERIENCE SCWA 2020 Annual Convention & Car Wash EXPO.
Cheney has served more than four decades of public life at the highest levels of government during some of the most critical days in modern American history. In the post-Watergate administration of President Gerald Ford, the president turned to 34-year-old Cheney to lead the White House staff in the work of restoring the nation’s confidence and waging the president’s 1976 campaign.
After leaving the White House, Cheney returned to his home state of Wyoming, where he was elected in 1978 as the state’s sole member of the House of Representatives. Reelected to office five times, Cheney served in several leadership positions and was chosen by his colleagues as the minority whip, the number two position in the House Republican leadership.
In 1989, he was nominated by President George H.W. Bush to serve as Secretary of Defense, and in his four years at the Pentagon, Cheney led American forces to victory in Operation Just Cause in Panama and Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf. In 1991, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
In 2000, George W. Bush asked Cheney to become his running mate. President Bush and Vice President Cheney were inaugurated for the first of two terms on Jan. 20, 2001.
In the eight eventful years of the Bush presidency, Cheney was best known for his involvement in national security matters following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Cheney has been recognized by many as the most powerful and consequential vice president in American history and worked side-by-side with George W. Bush to keep our homeland safe and protect Americans from terrorist attacks for seven and a half years following 9/11.
SCWA CEO Forum: Arthur Greeno
The Southwest Car Wash Association (SCWA) is pleased to announce that Arthur Greeno will be the speaker for the 2020 Convention CEO Leadership Forum on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.
Greeno has been involved with Chick-fil-A for over 30 years. He never went to business school, so his approach is real and down-to-earth. He believes customer service is the cornerstone to business success in any business and that extraordinary customer service comes from creating a special culture in your business.
When people think customer service, Chick-fil-A is almost always at the top. What you experience at his restaurants is what has taken him all over the country speaking to organizations about how to provide “remarkable” service to their guests. Anyone can deliver a plate of food, but it’s an altogether different concept to change someone’s day, week or even life.
Greeno’s insight will give you keys to be remarkable in your business and — more importantly — how you can make a difference through your business. Surround yourself with amazing people, and amazing things start happening. Greeno didn’t come from a business background, but if you’ve ever been to any of his restaurants, you will agree that his teams are extraordinary. He is teaching business owners how to create a unique culture in his own lighthearted, irreverent and down-to-earth way.
Greeno started with one of the worst stores in the chain and in 2015 did more in one month than his first store did in an entire year. Greeno now has multiple locations, multiple Guinness World Records and influences thousands of people each day through his restaurants, coaching, speaking and books.
His book “Dysfunctional Inspiration” was written to share how, with the right decisions, they can change the world. His second book, “Breaking Conformity,” hit the Amazon best-seller list in one day.
2020 SCWA Lifetime Achievement Honoree: Brian Campbell
SCWA is proud to announce that the 2020 SCWA Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to “Carwashing’s No. 1 Fan,” Brian Campbell. Campbell is a legend in the carwash industry and a wonderful friend to so many carwash owners and vendors across the nation.
Campbell has been attending SCWA events since 1992 and has a heartwarming story to share about the impact of the carwash industry in his life. His story is a true motivation to everyone. The official presentation to Campbell will be on Thursday morning, Jan. 30, 2020, during the SCWA Convention in Fort Worth.
Congratulations to Brian Campbell and his family from SCWA.
Check out our follow-up video with Brian and Valerie Campbell.


Already in unfamiliar territory, having failed to qualify for the playoffs for just the second time in the Henrik Lundqvist era, the New York Rangers are set to drive further into the unknown as they enter June’s NHL Entry Draft with a veritable cache of ten draft picks at their disposal.
Among the stockpile are three first-round picks and a total of seven choices through the first three rounds. For the Blueshirts, who’ve been in the business of sacrificing draft picks for better-known commodities in seemingly every season since the 2004-05 lockout, this is a different, new direction.
Except that, according to hockey’s preeminent insider, Bob McKenzie, some of those picks could still be sacrificed to accelerate the rebuild they’ve already begun.
Rangers Could Offer Early Picks for Promising Youngster
During an appearance on last Wednesday night’s NBCSN intermission, McKenzie was asked about what Jeff Gorton and his Rangers have planned ahead of the draft.
“Open for business,” McKenzie reported. “Same as they were at the trade deadline. Once this season is over, the road to the rebuild continues.” McKenzie went on to speculate that the volume of picks the Rangers have was “almost too many.”
“And you say, ‘Well, that’s crazy. They’re a rebuilding hockey team. The more young guys the better you can get,’” he said. “Yeah, to a point. And what I believe is the case is that Jeff Gorton, the general manager, will look at his opportunities.”
Among them, not just the idea of packaging one or two picks to move up in the draft order, as one might expect, but perhaps instead to target a “good 21- or 22- or 23-year-old using those draft picks as currency”.
“I think the Rangers are wide open to that,” he said.
While the concept of a rebuilding club trading away draft picks might be anathema on paper, there’s merit to the idea. Especially if the Rangers intend to increase the pace in completing theirs.
Related: Zibanejad Key to Rangers’ Rebuild
Predators, Flames’ Woes Could Prime the Market
The Blueshirts might have even an easy time building a market for themselves with two clubs this year in the Nashville Predators and Calgary Flames both lacking first- and second-round picks.
Having successfully lured Eeli Tolvanen, their first-round choice from 2017 to North America, and with arguably the NHL’s deepest defense corps, perhaps the Preds would be amenable to dealing 19-year-old defenseman Dante Fabbro—taken 17th overall in 2016—to New York in exchange for one of the Rangers’ late first-round picks and one of their later selections? Or, though perhaps a bit more unlikely, 21-year-old forward Kevin Fiala may be seen as expendable if Tolvanen—comically referred to as Goalvanen—can match promise to production.
Meanwhile, in Calgary, the Flames will watch from outside the playoff picture—for the seventh time in nine years—as the Islanders own the non-lottery protected first-round pick they sent to Garth Snow as part of the Travis Hamonic trade. It’s a scenario the Rangers could take advantage of with Calgary having to wait until the third round to make a pick by targeting a duo of Swedish defenders in 20-year-old Oliver Kylington and 21-year-old Rasmus Andersson, both of whom would have a quality shot at next season’s blue line.
If the Rangers make additional cuts to their forward group, like moving on from fan favorite Mats Zuccarello as The Hockey Writer’s own Dave Rogers suggested, 21-year-old forward Sam Bennett could also be of interest.
Beyond the Music and Stampede cities, there are other options the Blueshirts could look to, though none are in quite the same position of not having a first- or second-rounder. The Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets, for example, are both without a first-round pick and, depending on how things shake out in the playoffs, either could be enticed by the prospect of announcing from the pulpit on draft night. Adding them to the market would only strengthen the Rangers position as shrewd and concise sellers in this regard.
Any Accelerated Rebuild Must Be Calculated
No matter the course Gorton charts, he’ll need to be cognizant of creating internal competition by liquidating assets for long-term pieces or by using all his selections on additional players to stock his cupboards.
While owning the rights to talented players is always a good thing, the fact of the matter is, having too many young players of similar age—even highly talented ones—can create organizational bottlenecks as far as development goes. There is only so much quality ice time to be played in Hartford and even fewer vacancies in a developing NHL lineup where they might be expected to slot in right away.
Both Filip Chytil and Lias Andersson, recalled together to close out this lost year now that their slide protection is intact, can attest to this. Provided the Rangers don’t trade one of Mika Zibanejad or Kevin Hayes, and keep them both in the middle, the Blueshirts could be faced with the choice to move one of the two natural young centers in Chytil and Andersson to wing early in their development. Or, potentially worse, ask one to play a fourth-line role knowing they would be sure to suffer low ice time totals.
And all of this says nothing of Vladislav Namestnikov and Ryan Spooner, both acquired at the trade deadline, who also play center, or Brett Howden, arguably now the Rangers’ top forward prospect. Though a few years out, he could face the same development issues on his way up.
Plus, we haven’t broached the idea of John Tavares yet.
Strong teams can and do build up the middle. But rebuilding clubs need to be especially aware of the path of opportunity ahead of their young and hopefuls and would be wise not to unintentionally jam them up along the way. After all, it can be a thin red line between competition and congestion.
With 80 days to go before the first night of the draft, there’s plenty of time to agonize before we get any answers. Yet dealing quality draft picks, painful as it may seem, could very well help the Rangers chart these unknown waters en route to building their next contender.
I believe in Nate Silver, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Christopher Hitchens, the Oxford comma, and the value of white space.


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What are the similarities and differences between the temptations of the first and second Adam? R.C. Sproul explains how the results of each rested on whether trust was placed in the Word of God.
From the series: What Did Jesus Do?: Understanding the Work of Christ
Book by Mark Dever
The idea of Christ’s substitutionary atonement for sinners is central in both the Old and New Testaments—from the Passover to the prophets to the words of Jesus and the apostles. In It Is Well, pastors Mark Dever and Michael Lawrence … Learn More

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
The dragonfly is so fascinating to me because it has many different meanings depending on the culture. In Zuni legend, the Dragonfly is considered to be a shamanistic creature with supernatural powers. -- They also symbolize whirlwind, swiftness and activity.
This painting is 6x6 oil on panel. Thanks for looking!

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China News Service, Jilin Town, October 5th (Reporter Guo Jiashi Hongyu) In the past, there were no people interested in the dotted bubble ponds in the west of Jilin, but now the emerging crab farming has made them very popular, and there is a situation of "one pond is hard to find" for a while.
The Nenjiang River originating from the branch of the Daxing’an Mountains joins the Songhua River all the way to the east through Zhenlai County, Jilin Province. With the undulating terrain, many river bays are formed. Ge Jun, an Hui merchant, picked one place to start crab farming, and in the past three years, hundreds of local farmers have been driven to rely on the river. Crabs get rich.
Autumn deep chrysanthemum yellow crab is fat.
During the National Day, Ge Jun and the local crab farmers shipped thousands of catties every day, and they were very busy.
He estimates that the company's crab output will be about 500,000 catties this year.
"Continued high temperature in the south this year has reduced the production of crabs, and the price of crabs is higher than in previous years, and the supply is in short supply." Ge Jun said.
Three years ago, Ge Jun came to Zhenlai County for an inspection due to investment promotion activities. The large amount of idle water in the area gave him the idea of raising crabs.
"The crab industry in my hometown is relatively developed, but the farming area of each family is very small, and it can't be compared with here."
In the golden autumn season, the crab fishing scene in Zhenlai County.
Photo by Pan Shengyu
After some careful investigation, Ge Jun contracted a 20,000 mu water area on the edge of the Nen River, invested 100,000 crab seedlings, hired technicians from the north with high salary, and put aside other business, from crab seedling cultivation to business promotion. .
In the first year, the news of Ge Jun's success in crab breeding spread like wildfire in the local area. The villagers were enthusiastic about raising crabs, and the bubble ponds, which had no interest in the past, became very popular.
"It is almost impossible to find unowned ponds now, and the contracting price has risen sharply." Ge Jun said.
Crab farmer Wang Kai had a bumper harvest this year in a 40-mu pond.
He took the wine to thank his teacher Ge Jun.
He admitted to reporters that he was not good at raising crabs in the past, and his business methods were relatively extensive, and he always made a year and lost a year.
With the improvement of residents' living and consumption levels, crabs have gradually become "regular customers" on the dining table, and their launch time is highly coincident with traditional Chinese festivals such as the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day. Taking the holiday economy express train, crab consumption is particularly hot.
With the sharp increase of crab farmers, Zhenlai County established Jiheimeng Aquatic Products Trading Market, which is operated and managed by Ge Jun.
By bringing together crab resources in Jilin, Heilongjiang and Inner Mongolia, farmers have more market say.
Reeds grew in saline-alkali land, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences used crabs to improve soil in Zhenlai County with initial results.
(Data map) Photo by Guo Jia
Sun Hongyu, deputy magistrate of Zhenlai County, said in an interview that in recent years, under the guidance of the "two mountains" theory, the local clear waters and lush mountains have gradually turned into mountains of gold and silver, and the crab industry, as a typical representative, has become an important factor in promoting rural revitalization. industry.
The reporter visited Zhenlai County and saw that a country road was being built to lead to the Gejun Crab Industry Base, and there were countless ponds on both sides of the road, and vehicles transporting crabs frequently came and went.
"Next year, my breeding area will be expanded by 100,000 mu." Ge Jun admitted that he didn't know the vast land and resources of the Northeast before, but when he came here, he realized that the vast world has great potential.

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Title: Wish You Were Here
Author: Jodi Picoult
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Pages: 310 pages; 12 hours (audiobook)
Level of difficulty: 3/5 Dictionaries
Rating: 5/5 Stars
What has supposed to be a romantic getaway to the Galápagos for Diana and her boyfriend Finn – days before her 30th birthday does not go as planned. Finn, a surgical resident, must stay back in New York because it’s all hand on deck after the Covid-19 outbreak. However, he encourages and reassures Diana to go by herself since it would be a shame for all of their nonrefundable trip to go to waste. Unfortunately, Diana’s luggage is lost on her way to the Galápagos, the Wi-Fi is nearly nonexistent on the Island, and the hotel they’d booked is shut down due to the pandemic. In fact, the whole Island is now under quarantine, and she is stranded until the borders reopen.
In the book’s first part, I was a little disappointed by how the female lead ended up on the Island. I felt it was a little too convenient as a plot. However, by the book’s second part, that thought was knocked right out of me. Jodi Picoult is brilliant at engaging a reader and challenging all situations. At that point, I was reminded again why she is (one of my) favourite writer(s).
The themes in the novel about the pandemic were handled well and fully stretched despite being a relatively short book set in a complex time (and written at the earlier stages of the pandemic).
You may get the book here!


text: Word of warning: The Universe is in the mood to spill some truth tea and it isn't going to be pleasant. Yes, we're talking about secrets coming to the fore, Capricorn. Secrets that threaten to shake your very core. But there is a silver lining here. You are finally being able to see the situation for what it is as you recognise who your foes are.

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Happy belated Music Day to you all!
This week we're going to the rock playlist. I discovered this band at a concert this summer and have become a bit obsessed with their music (especially the debut album). It's like Skillet without the annoyingly raspy voice. I'm quite disappointed with their latest EP though... hopefully the next album is a return to their hard rock roots.


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Dance, monkey, DANCE!
When Ayn Rand wrote, “it’s not who is going to let me, it’s who is going to stop me!” she may have been experiencing a similar bipolar moment (of gr8ness). It feels that I reached this transcendent place in my Spiritual being that I’ve been seeking for years. One of and for believing I have a personal connection to the Universe (aka, God) through art. That this connection is it’s own Sick Sense, it’s own form of Spiritual Intelligence, and the sense we made of God in our youth when we sat around a campfire feels an awful lot like this.
Looking up to the sky, this “adult” version of God also still feels like a Universal mess. The Earth is a mess, even as I wake up every morning without a knowing what the fuck I’m doing as a Teacher. All I have are all these lessons.. and I still have to sell myself, then find more ways to do that exchange over and again.
Feeling like a dancer of the broken kind..I’ve reached this place, realizing all that is left to do with my gold at the end of this rainbow is to 1) get “better” and 2) sell mySelf. And I’m going to have to sell mySelf by telling stories again and again about being better than I was when I started.
Telling true stories, turns out (my) opinions are still radically different. What I have to say is valuable to the world, even if I do still feel like part of a Universal mess. Art.. is such a mess. So am I, even still.


In this episode of “Let’s Talk Divorce” John Morrison, Founder of Morrison Mediation in Glendora, CA, talks about how being a Divorce Mediator and Divorce Financial Analyst drives his passion to help people make better financial decisions when divorcing.
He also expands on how viewing divorce as primarily a legal event, rather than a financial event, is one of the most common misconceptions people in divorce are making.
John, talking to Radio Talk Show Host, Stewart Andrew Alexander prior to his interview, “I help couples resolve all types of divorces from simple to complex and from low to high conflict. I work out agreeable solutions to the financial or parenting issues in your divorce and help you move on to a new chapter in your life.”
To learn more about John Morrison, visit: http://MorrisonMediation.com
The information shared in this interview is for general information purposes only. Nothing during this interview should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt, listening or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.
Living with a narcissist can be awful. Divorcing one is a nightmare. They’re always right, want everything their way, and leave little room for compromise. How to Survive and Thrive When Divorcing a Narcissist offers…


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Strum Hollow Music
Violin - Fiddle Holder for Music Stand
Regular price $ 19.95
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During a performance this violin hanger is a great way to hold your violin and bow securely.
- Hang your instrument on your microphone stand or music stand during performance
- Fits the top or bottom half of most stands.
- Works well with round bottom and tripod stands.
- Attaches to any pipe up to 1" diameter.


HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. - Investigators said a carnival worker was shot several times and his body dumped on the side of the road in Haralson County.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office are looking for the person who murdered Martin Prevost and dumped him on Highway 78 on March 17.
Investigators believed Prevost was killed a day or two before he was placed on the highway and said its' been challenging to track his last movements because of what he did for work.
“The way that he made his living going from different places to different places it's hard to narrow done where he was last where his vehicle might be and his friends are people who travel as well,” said GBI spokesperson Joe Montgomery.
Any with information is asked to call the GBI or the Haralson County Sheriff's Office.


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It all started with a simple idea and a rough little sketch back in March 2009. A year later and that simple idea and rough sketch has become a living and breathing creature, boasting over 130+ patterns and expanding and growing at exponential rates, this is Repeat X Repeat Y.
“..We are big fans of repeating patterns and feel they should get the recognition they truly deserve, thus Repeat-x Repeat-y is born. The aim of the site is to showcase the best repeating patterns from around the world, and make them freely available (for non-commercial use).
Already the site has over 100 patterns from amazing illustrators, artists & designers, such as Matt Lyons, Ben the illustrator, Aimee Wilder, Matt Booth, Jonny Wan, Stephen Chan, Jen Collins, the boy fitz hammond, Jeffery Bowman, Gregg Abbott and many more.
We want the site to keep on growing, to attract even more talent and more awesome patterns..” – Repeat X Repeat Y
Want to be involved in this grand project? The site is open to submissions, send your 200x200px .jpg .gif .png. bmp to the Repeat X Repeat Y guys for considerations.


Air Arms: S510 Ultimate Sporter R (Regulated) - Black 'soft touch' Stock
AirArms: 2x 10 Shot Magazines & Fill Probe
Free £400 A full day's shooting for two people on our specialised indoor air rifle range including tuition from a highly qualified instructor to ensure you get the absolute most out of your new gun.
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Based on the Air Arms S510 side lever action, the Ultimate Sporter 'R' takes this excellent rifle to the next level.
The 'R' models feature an air regulator which makes the firing cycle more efficient and extends the shots-per-charge count by nearly 70%. This gives you a much longer 'sweet spot' to revel in and it also improves the already consistent pellet velocity, taking accuracy to another level.
The S510 has a very smooth action, an adjustable two stage trigger, fully shrouded barrel and..it's built by hand in England.
Accuracy is the foundation of all Air Arms rifles so expect impressively tight groups from the Lothar Walther barrel which has been developed to Air Arms specification, and, it comes pre-fitted with a calibre specific moderator.
This variant features a hard wood, ambidextrous stock with a Black 'soft touch' finish. It's fitted with a fully adjustable cheek-piece and butt-pad, which allows you to achieve a perfect fit and optimum eye to scope alignment..every time. The stock also features an accessory rail and studs.
The Air Arms S510 Ultimate Sporter is designed to produce outstanding results, from itself and it's shooter and it's supplied with 2x 10 shot magazines.
Based in Sussex, Air Arms were founded in 1983. They produce sporting air rifles that set the standard and competition rifles that win world championships. Their commitment to excellence and philosophy of ‘only the finest’ is maintained, and constantly challenged, by their quality control.
Made in England
Shots : in .22 / 5.5 mm : 120
Shots : in .177 / 4.5 mm : 90
Weight : 3.4 kg
Stock : Ambidextrous - Hardwood with Black 'soft touch' finish, adjustable cheek piece and butt pad
Action : Side lever with 10 Shot Magazine (2 included)
Power : 11 + ft lbs / 16j
Trigger : Fully Adjustable 2 stage trigger with Resettable Safety Catch
Barrel : Lothar Walther, fully shrouded with silencer
Barrel Length : 395mm
Over all Length : 1010mm
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Isaiah Nacua, the No. 24 weak-side defensive end recruit in the country according to the 247sports composite position rankings, has signed his letter of intent to play football for BYU. Nacua played his first three years of high school football for Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, Nevada before transferring to Timpview in Provo, Utah for his senior season. Nacua originally committed to BYU back in June 2013, but re-opened his recruiting this past November. In the end, Nacua chose BYU over Arizona State and Utah.
The 6-2, 240 pound Nacua is rated a three-star prospect by 247sports. Nacua had a strong senior season at Timpview totaling 71 tackles and 18.5 sacks on the year, which included a dominate single-game performance against Pleasant Grove High School last August where he recorded 11 tackles and five sacks. Nacua has impressive strength, but needs to put on some size to succeed as a defensive end at the collegiate level. He doesn't have the 40-time that BYU fans have seen from guys like Ziggy Ansah or Bronson Kaufusi recent, but he has an impressive initial get-off that will prove valuable in the pass rush when combined with his strength.
Nacua was a 2014 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl participant and was named one of the top underclassmen at the L.A. Nike camp by 247sports back in 2012.
Nacua plans on serving an LDS mission right away, so he won't be in the mix for playing time on the defensive line for a few more years. With Bronson Kaufusi moving to outside linebacker, Nacua is the kind of player who could have competed for some playing time this season. Expect Naacua to be a difference maker for the Cougars when he returns from his mission in two years.
Here's a video of Nacua's highlights from high school:

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Once in a while I like to thrift store shop. Ok, I take that back. I like to thrift store shop. A lot. Period. Not just once in a while. All the time. Every chance I get. I have a regular circuit I like to travel. I have the sickness. But I also know that I’m not alone in this…there should be a 12 step program or something for people like me.
So anyway, when I spotted this little gem at a 2nd Time Around store I had to nab it. I think it was originally a dot matrix type printer cabinet. This was perfect since I was looking for a printer cabinet for my office. SCORE!
I loved the expanse of surface on it. It shouted the need for a fabulous faux finish with a dramatic silhouette of some sort.
Once I got her home, it was whisked away to the basement workshop for a little TLC.
First I had to do a little sanding to rough up the surface to prepare it for some primer.
Covered with a good coat of primer and ready for some lovely paint.
Same design on the side but MUCH larger.
Now for a little glaze to tone it down just a bit and give it some textured character. An acrylic glaze with a titch of brown sienna mixed it. Ah…perfect.
It’s a bit of a messy job so I made sure to wear gloves and covered the floor well. I rubbed the finish on with a little bundle of cheesecloth. That really helped create the striated texture that I was after.
So next time you see a little cabinet that has great bones, nab it in a New York Minute. Find a little dab of left over paint and let JFGI be your guide. Soon you'll end up with your own Trash to Treasure!

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Lil Durk – In A Hole Intro Track Video Download
As LIl Durk is getting ready to drop his 3rd installment in his Signed To The Streets series soon, which will arrive via his new label at Interscope Records, but before that arrives, the Chicago rapper wants to formally introduce us to his OTF family first. After weeks of promotion, Durk decides to come through today and release the first compilation project from his OTF family, dubbed Only The Family Involved Volume 1, featuring members like Yung Tory, Booka 600, OTF Ikey, and Doodie Lo, among others.
Looking to highlight one of the new songs, other than the previously heard “Remembrance” & “Play Yo Role,” here goes the intro track “In A Hole” from Lil Durk.
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The Telangana Resolution in the CWC Meeting is announced a few days before. Sonia Gandhi is expected to be the crucial person behind the Telangana Resolution.
Sonia Gandhi might have announced a Telangana resolution favouring the Telangana state formation, bifurcating the present Andhra pradesh state. But, the intentions behind the decision are reported to be Political.
The disunity among the Telangana and Seemandhra people are cached by Political leaders like Sonia Gandhi. The Telangana issue is being used by Sonia Gandhi for the Congress Party and personal benefits in the General Elections 2014. Her Personal benefits are considered to be more important than the Public interests. Attaining Power, authority, assets etc seems to be more important to Sonia Gandhi than the public opinion.
When the Sri Krishna Committee is appointed for resolving the Telangana issue, it’s report is not considered by the Congress High command. This reveals the Sonia Gandhi’s lust for regaining Power through Political game, state the seemandhra activists.
Politicians like Sonia Gandhi divide people on the basis of Caste, Religion, Region etc and create differences among them for Political gains. To backfire such attempts of these politicians, the people should be United, say JAC activists.
The only solution to teach a lesson to Political leaders like Sonia Gandhi is by maintaining Unity among the Seemandhra and Telangana public, says the Student JAC activists.
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I think i had an attack today while at work, I’ve been feeling overly anxious about going To work since my dad passed a month ago, I’ve been able to keep myself busy when I’m feeling anxious and will usually pass, but today I had the feeling I was trapped and I had to get out, Was shaking and couldn’t get my words out had the worst dry mouth, I literally got my things together and walked out of work, once home took me a good couple of hours of just sitting staring at the tv to feel ok again, in my profession being anxious is not a good thing, not sure on what is best to do
Generalized anxiety disorder is a condition in which your worries overwhelm you to the point where your daily routine seems difficult to carry out, and you have been worrying this way for at least six months. You may feel on edge and have difficulty focusing on tasks. There may be a tendency to fear and expect the worst; some call this catastrophic thinking. You even may know that your worries are perhaps irrational, but you still go on feeling them.
In a decision context, unpredictability or uncertainty may trigger emotional responses in anxious individuals that systematically alter decision-making. There are primarily two forms of this anxiety type. The first form refers to a choice in which there are multiple potential outcomes with known or calculable probabilities. The second form refers to the uncertainty and ambiguity related to a decision context in which there are multiple possible outcomes with unknown probabilities.
I think I also be having anxiety attacks! I’m 20yrs old and just lost my baby boy while pregnant at 8months! It’s very sad and depressing to think about it! I went to the doctor and was prescribed xanx! They work but sometimes it takes a while for the anxiety to go away/slow down! Hot/cold feeling! Fast heart beat! The feeling of going in and out! Can hardly breathe! I’m just trying to cope with it, being that I am so young!
The feared object/situation is avoided or endured with intense anxiety or distress. The avoidance, anticipation of, or distress of the phobic object/situation must cause significant distress or interferes with the individual's daily life, occupational, academic, or social functioning to meet diagnosis. The symptoms cannot be better accounted for by another mental disorder or be caused by substances, medications, or medical illness.
At some point in our lives, most of us will experience a panic attack in response to an actual danger or acute stress. But when panic attacks occur or recur for no reason and in the absence of danger or extreme stress, or when the fear of experiencing another attack is so strong that you change your behavior by avoiding certain places or people, you may have panic disorder.
With regard to environmental factors within the family, parenting behavior can also impact risk for anxiety disorders. Parents who demonstrate high levels of control (versus granting the child autonomy) while interacting with their children has been associated with development of anxiety disorders. Parental modeling of anxious behaviors and parental rejection of the child has also been shown to potentially relate to greater risk for anxiety. Experiencing stressful life events or chronic stress is also related to the development of anxiety disorders. Stressful life events in childhood, including experiencing adversity, sexual, physical, or emotional abuse, or parental loss or separation may increase risk for experiencing an anxiety disorder later in life. Having recently experienced a traumatic event or very stressful event can be a risk factor for the development of anxiety across different age groups. Consistent with the notion of chronic life stress resulting in increased anxiety risk, having lower access to socioeconomic resources or being a member of a minority group has also been suggested to relate to greater risk.
Cognitive distortions such as overgeneralizing, catastrophizing, mind reading, emotional reasoning, binocular trick, and mental filter can result in anxiety. For example, an overgeneralized belief that something bad "always" happens may lead someone to have excessive fears of even minimally risky situations and to avoid benign social situations due to anticipatory anxiety of embarrassment. In addition, those who have high anxiety can also create future stressful life events. Together, these findings suggest that anxious thoughts can lead to anticipatory anxiety as well stressful events, which in turn cause more anxiety. Such unhealthy thoughts can be targets for successful treatment with cognitive therapy.
The cause of anxiety disorders is a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Anxiety can stem itself from certain factors: genetics, medicinal side-effects, shortness of oxygen. Risk factors include a history of child abuse, family history of mental disorders, and poverty. Anxiety disorders often occur with other mental disorders, particularly major depressive disorder, personality disorder, and substance use disorder. To be diagnosed symptoms typically need to be present at least six months, be more than would be expected for the situation, and decrease functioning. Other problems that may result in similar symptoms including hyperthyroidism, heart disease, caffeine, alcohol, or cannabis use, and withdrawal from certain drugs, among others.
The review, conducted by researchers at Cambridge University in England, also found that people with chronic health conditions were more likely to experience anxiety. According to the review, almost 11 percent of people with heart disease in Western countries reported having generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). In addition, 32 percent of those with multiple sclerosis had some kind of anxiety disorder. (3)
If the person has a family history of seizures or symptoms that are not typical for panic attack, a neurologist may be asked to evaluate the person. There is some overlap between the symptoms of panic attack and what is known as "partial seizures." Distinguishing between the two is important because the treatment for each is quite different. A neurologist, if consulted, will order an EEG (electroencephalogram) to check for seizure activity in the brain. This is a painless test but does require some time to complete (typically overnight).
Humor and laughter, in addition to being fun and enjoyable, have many health benefits. Laughter can help people cope with stress, reduce anxiety and tension and serve as a coping mechanism. Humor may allow a person to feel in control of a situation and make it seem more manageable. By helping to reduce fear, anger and stress, humor can help minimize the potential harm they can have on the body over time.
Some of these symptoms will most likely be present in a panic attack. The attacks can be so disabling that the person is unable to express to others what is happening to them. A doctor might also note various signs of panic: The person may appear to be very afraid or shaky or be hyperventilating (deep, rapid breathing that causes dizziness). Anxiety attacks that take place while sleeping, also called nocturnal panic attacks, occur less often than do panic attacks during the daytime, but affect a large percentage of people who suffer from daytime panic attacks. Individuals with nocturnal panic attacks tend to have more respiratory symptoms associated with panic and have more symptoms of depression and of other psychiatric disorders compared to people who do not have panic attacks at night. Nocturnal panic attacks tend to result in sufferers waking suddenly from sleep in a state of sudden fright or dread for no known reason. As opposed to people with sleep apnea and other sleep disorders, sufferers of nocturnal panic can have all the other symptoms of a panic attack. Although nocturnal panic attacks usually last no more than 10 minutes, it can take much longer for the person to fully recover from the episode.
In Europe about 3% of the population has a panic attack in a given year while in the United States they affect about 11%. They are more common in females than males. They often begin during puberty or early adulthood. Children and older people are less commonly affected. A meta-analysis was conducted on data collected about twin studies and family studies on the link between genes and panic disorder. The researchers also examined the possibility of a link to phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and generalized anxiety disorder. The researchers used a database called MEDLINE to accumulate their data. The results concluded that the aforementioned disorders have a genetic component and are inherited or passed down through genes. For the non-phobias, the likelihood of inheriting is 30%-40% and for the phobias, it was 50%-60%.
A panic attack is a response of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). The most common symptoms include trembling, dyspnea (shortness of breath), heart palpitations, chest pain (or chest tightness), hot flashes, cold flashes, burning sensations (particularly in the facial or neck area), sweating, nausea, dizziness (or slight vertigo), light-headedness, hyperventilation, paresthesias (tingling sensations), sensations of choking or smothering, difficulty moving, and derealization. These physical symptoms are interpreted with alarm in people prone to panic attacks. This results in increased anxiety and forms a positive feedback loop.
Beta Blockers, also known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents, work by blocking the neurotransmitter epinephrine (adrenaline). Blocking adrenaline slows down and reduces the force of heart muscle contraction resulting in decreased blood pressure. Beta blockers also increase the diameter of blood vessels resulting in increased blood flow. Historically, beta blockers have been prescribed to treat the somatic symptoms of anxiety (heart rate and tremors) but they are not very effective at treating the generalized anxiety, panic attacks or phobias. Lopressor and Inderal are some of the brand names with which you might be familiar.
Be smart about caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine. If you struggle with anxiety, you may want to consider reducing your caffeine intake, or cutting it out completely. Similarly alcohol can also make anxiety worse. And while it may seem like cigarettes are calming, nicotine is actually a powerful stimulant that leads to higher, not lower, levels of anxiety. For help kicking the habit, see How to Quit Smoking.
Yes. My anxiety started really bad in college when I could no longer play football and I lost the love of my life and on top of that I was broke. 2 major things that I loved was taken from me. And they both could have been prevented and when I came home from college I had no job no money little friends extremely little support and I felt like a failure. I had no directions in life. My mother never understood my anxiety so she didn’t help treat it with care . To her it was pretty much get over it. I felt like I was losing touch with reality. To this day I still struggle with it, but therapy and coping techniques keeps me somewhat grounded and leveled.
Buspirone is a drug indicated for the treatment of anxiety. This drug has high efficacy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and is particularly effective at reducing the cognitive and interpersonal problems associated with anxiety. Unlike benzodiazepines, buspirone does not have a sedative effect or interact with alcohol. Most importantly there is a very low risk of developing a dependence on buspirone. Its side effects are minimal but can include dizziness, nervousness, and headaches. BuSpar and Vanspar are brand names associated with buspirone.
Anxiety disorders can often be addressed successfully with a combination of therapy and medication. For therapy, patients may undergo psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy, in which they learn to change how they respond to situations that induce anxiety. For medications, clinicians may, for limited periods of time, prescribe antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or tricyclics, tranquilizers such as benzodiazepines; they may also prescribe beta blockers for specific events. Different strategies can also help people who experience feelings of anxiety but the severity of which falls below the clinical threshold for diagnosis. Habits such as exercising, sleeping well, and limiting the amount of caffeine and alcohol consumed can prove helpful. Strategies such as taking deep breaths, acknowledging limits to fully controlling situations, pushing back against anxious or irrational thoughts, and observing the circumstances that tend to produce anxiety are proven to reduce anxiety by helping people feel better prepared in the future.
Anxiety attacks symptoms and heart attack symptoms can seem similar because their signs and symptoms can be similar. But most medical professionals can quickly tell the difference as heart attacks have distinct symptoms that aren’t anxiety-like. If you are unsure of which is an anxiety attack symptom and which is a heart attack symptom, seek immediate medical advice. If the doctor diagnoses your symptoms as anxiety attack symptoms, you can feel confident the doctor’s diagnosis is correct. Therefore, there is no need to worry about a heart attack.
I am 23 years old and this all started In 2017. My heart starts racing and I have and I start crying uncontrollably. I found myself getting away from anyone that was around me ( Going in the shower and just crying) my heart would race so fast. This has happened three times in the last two years. I hate the way this makes me feel. Should I b worried? Should I seek for help?
Facing Panic:Self Help for People with Panic Attacks. Learn seven self-help steps to break the cycle of panic and regain control of your life. This book includes techniques and exercises to manage and overcome panic attacks and panic disorder. The disorder often occurs with other mental and physical disorders, including other anxiety disorders, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, or substance abuse. This may complicate of getting a correct diagnosis.
Clinical trials are research studies that look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat diseases and conditions, including anxiety disorders. During clinical trials, treatments might be new drugs or new combinations of drugs, new surgical procedures or devices, new psychotherapies, or new ways to use existing treatments. The goal of clinical trials is to determine if a new test or treatment works and is safe.

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We had the pleasure of working with Molly from m three Studio Photography this past February at the Historic Pabst Brewery. It was immediately apparent that she has an eye for capturing those rare fleeting magical moments while still making sure to take the time to compose beautiful shots that speak to the rich history of her clients' surroundings. Read on to learn some hot tips about wedding day scheduling, the most charming venues in Milwaukee, and how to make the most of a rainy day photoshoot!
So a little bird told us that you have a background in animation. That is fascinating! Do you feel like this has at all informed your eye or approach as a photographer? I imagine that you must have the patience and commitment to get that perfect frame!
Animation was an incredible training ground for photography. Just as you describe, it was a perfect environment for learning patience and persistence. When you’ve spent hours and days drawing thousands of pictures that make up a few seconds of screen time - you learn to have that faith. But it also taught me so much about story and how to craft one, how to tell one, how to mold one, how to present one - that was the invaluable part. I tell my clients that I storyboard in my head as their day unfolds - and it is true. I’m always thinking about that final story presentation and what it needs, now to tell it.
We understand that you have a keen eye for historic landscapes and architecture. After studying and traveling far and wide, would you say that any particular location or time period most inspires your personal aesthetic?
I’m most drawn to European influences. I studied in Italy in college, but you’ll find me equally entranced by french or english styles. It’s always the details that draw me in - the capitol of a column, the wrought iron railing on some steps, even the framing of a window. I think it may be the craftsmanship involved that is so intoxicating. They had no modern machinery or tools, and they created beauty that we are still in awe of. I also grew up partially in Virginia, where there’s more of a history in the surroundings than here in the midwest. One of my favorite places as a child was colonial Williamsburg, because that history just was alive for the watching. That magic is part of what I’m always seeking when I stumble upon a historic setting - I’m always searching for it’s story, or making one up.
Now, getting down to the part where we tease out some expert advice: Do you have any photography-related tips for a couple planning an outdoor wedding on a day when the weather isn't cooperating? I've heard some photographers say that they love the look of shooting in the rain, but it can't be easy! Any advice to make the most of a blustery day?
Embrace it. So many couples get caught up in how something “should be” and fail to appreciate what is, and ride the awesome ride that being present in the moment can be. So, if it rains - break out the umbrellas and roll with it. If it’s too stormy to salvage, then embrace the idea of a cozy indoor option. None of that has to do with photographs per se - but it does speak to attitude. And attitude changes everything. Truly. We had a lot of “rained out” weddings in 2016, and the ones that were most successful were the ones where the couple (and those around them) didn’t let it get in the way.
From a more practical standpoint, having umbrellas on hand, a clear umbrella for couple’s portraits (because it doesn’t block light), some cute wellies to keep you dry, and a photographer who knows of covered but but outdoor options is how we handle it. Natural light is king, so you will often find me standing out in the rain with my assistant holding an umbrella over the two of us, as my couple is positioned in a covered area with good light. Rain light is gorgeous, and the light right after it is even better. Colors pop, and there’s a wonderful mystical quality, so don’t despair, it can be beautiful!
I know a lot of my clients ask me for tips on the perfect timeline, and I'm sure you must have some suggestions of your own relating to photography. Are there any key tweaks a couple can make to their timeline to ensure that their photos are fresh and relaxed?
2 things. First, consider how you want to experience your day. Do you want to have a break after ceremony to do pictures and then rejoin your guests? Do you want to see each other first so you can set the tone for the day together? Do you want to flow straight from ceremony into cocktails and stay with your guests? Do you want to hang out with your wedding party at a bar for awhile? Whatever it is - build around that. There are certainly ways to make photography smoother, to make dancing and reception activities smoother - but they should only be used when they also serve the overall experience you want to have that day. Because you experiencing it - that is the whole point. I’d rather photograph a couple who is having the best day (even if its inconvenient for me), than one who feels pushed and pulled around by a schedule that is keeping them from enjoying the day.
My second suggestion is very simple: add time. Everything takes more time on a wedding day. Moving more than two people anywhere is like herding cats. Truly. I add 15 minutes to everything. If it’s a 10 minute drive to the church - I guarantee you that drive will take 20-25 minutes on your wedding day. Because there are more people, a larger vehicle, more stuff, clothes you aren’t used to, people you aren’t always with, etc.
Can you tell us about a favorite photo or shoot of yours that was a result of a happy accident?
I always enjoy when necessity puts up roadblocks that I have to work with. Such instances make me think outside the box and push in a new direction. Like this shot from Stephanie & Brian’s wedding a few years ago [see below]…We had a whole outdoor plan for photos, but it rained. Thankfully the Overture Center is basically a glass box, so we had plenty of light. But we had to shoot around where the guests where cocktailing, and two other weddings also happening at the same time. So, I had a staircase. And I found this shot. Realizing I had more at my disposal than it seemed changed my whole perspective.
Want to work with Molly and the m three team? Read more HERE!
We are huge fans of Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery, and even bigger fans of newly betrothed music buffs Ben & Ali! DJ Kyle had a blast working the dance floor for this fun crowd and soaking in all of that seemingly "effortless cool" that this couple worked hard to curate.
A very special thanks to Molly at m three studio photography for capturing some of the dance floor action below. You'll be hearing more from her on our blog soon!
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It's safe to say that Joan Cinquegrani is a bonafide Woman About Town in the Chicago wedding scene. If you are a fellow vendor, chances are that she or one of her colleagues has helped make your day a lot easier at a booked event, or that you've bumped into her at her monthly Therapy Thursday industry meetup. And not only does she know the scene like the back of her hand, but she is one of those uncanny minds that will recall that she met you 3 years ago and actually remember your name. It's no surprise that brides and grooms from far and wide entrust Joan and her Rolodex to help curate their wedding day dream team. Read on to learn a little more about Joan's story, how to balance planning and fun, and what it's like to be possessed by a passion for color coding.
As someone who has cultivated a team of six expert and on-the-ball planners, you must have an eye for the qualities a great coordinator should have. Can you tell us some of the traits that a first-time bride or groom should look for when shopping for their spirit-planner? In your opinion, is there an over-arching list of characteristics to look for, or is it more of a “to-each-his-own” type of process?
I think the most important thing is finding a planner YOU PERSONALLY jive with. That's going to be different for each person. If you feel you have a good connection with your planner, then you've found a right fit! It may go without saying, that your planner should be organized!
It seems like you knew you were genetically-inclined to be a planner from a very young age. What would you say the biggest personal evolution has been for you since you officially dove into this line of work as a professional? Was there anything in particular that offered an especially interesting learning curve?
I definitely lean toward the linear :). I think the biggest thing for me was learning that sometimes the best choice is relax the rules sometimes. Flexibility is something I have had to teach myself: there's a little coach in my head telling me when to be hard-lined and when to just let it go.
I had to laugh at the story I read about you planning your family vacations since age 13, as my sister Erica (the other half of GLT) and I are always receiving eye rolls from our family for our overzealous vacation itineraries. (Note to self: 6AM surf lesson followed by 8AM ziplining is not recommended!) I must ask, do you think the planning gene tends to skip a generation? And how does a Type-A Italian relegate herself to a packed Google calendar, yet still make time for La Dolce Vita?
Well, little known fact, I am NOT Italian! Cinquegrani is my married name. Regardless, now that organization is essentially my career, my homelife tends to be much quieter (or as quiet as it can be with two little kids!). I try to make sure I'm not out more than two evenings per week, and as often as possible reserve my non-wedding weekends for family, rather than client meetings.
I know that as a DJ, technology is always tweaking the process of the music-planning process. Tools like Spotify playlists and hotspot music downloading have really enhanced our process. Have you been employing any new tools to help the modern bride/groom stay organized and stress-free throughout the planning process?
Google drive! The ease of sharing information and ensuring there are no "old versions" of documents floating around has been so helpful.
With the rising popularity of things like the Konmari Method and blogs like Apartment Therapy, it seems that the cult of organization is suddenly en vogue! Do you have any other lesser-known blogs or pieces of literature on the topic that you might recommend for extra curricular reading?
I LOVE Konmari--and have been employing her de-cluttering technique in my home and it has been a life-changer. I am in the midst of a Whole30 which is kind of like an internal declutter right now, and would highly recommend that!
Non-planning question: What albums/artists have you discovered over the past year? Anything we should add to our playlists?
Ok, please don't laugh, I do not listen to music. I love it, AND I HAVE A BACHELORS OF MUSIC IN VOCAL PERFORMANCE, but I just never find my own. It's terrible. Most of my listening is to podcasts. Big on Reply All right now :).
No sweat, Joan! We've got you covered on the music front here at GLT. :)
Want to work with Joan and the Five Grain Events team? Read more HERE!
We cannot tell a lie: We are obsessed with our nests and thusly longtime fangirls of Apartment Therapy. Who else better to trust when going down an endless rabbit-hole on the best Scandinavian throw blankets, or why every civilized human should keep a squeegee in their shower?! So when the fine writers at Apartment Therapy asked us to share some wisdom about curating the perfect wedding playlist, we were thrilled to join in on the convo.
You can read the official article HERE, and perhaps accidentally spend the next hour brainstorming playlists, or pinning 100 different farm sinks to your Dream Kitchen board. Don't say we didn't warn you! ;)
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We had the pleasure of picking the ever-active and innovative brain of LEAP Weddings' own Jack McClain. In case you haven't had the pleasure of working with the LEAP crew, they're of the dive-on-your-knees-to-get-the-perfect-shot kind of videographers that every bride and groom is on the prowl for. Read on below to figure out how to spot a killer videographer, look your best on film, and even keep the romance alive when a stampede of Santa-Con enthusiasts turn up on your wedding day....
For first-time planners, do you have any rules of thumb to help separate the men from the boys when it comes to selecting a videography team? Any suggested questions to ask?
In my opinion, the most important element in hiring any vendor for a wedding day is to hire people that will honor the experience of the bride and groom and their guests as the most important priority of the day. It doesn't matter if the most amazing wedding film is created if it is done at the cost of negatively influencing any one person's experience. Bottom line - if the bride and groom are not having fun than I am not doing my job.
As a camera-shy person myself, I know I can sometimes come across as uncomfortable on video. Is there a trick that you pass along to clients to help get over that hurdle, and ensure a more natural, fun cinematic memory?
As a camera operator, I feel as awkward pointing a camera at someone as they may feel being on camera. There's an element of acknowledging that common bond which can serve to "cancel-out" any fear. But, more importantly than any of that is to establish a good rapport with the bride and groom before their day. We accomplish this by meeting with the clients in person a few weeks before their big day. This offers us an opportunity to fully dissect the itinerary for their day and to gain a sense of trust amongst everyone
At Green Line, we've accidentally discovered that musicians tend to make great DJs. Would you say that your musical background has also somehow informed your shooting/editing aesthetic?
My musical background has played an enormous role in shaping my approach to documentary/wedding filmmaking. Being able to improvise is crucial because, as much as i may know about the itinerary for the day, something is always there to surprise me. Being in the right place at the right time is the name of the game and the only way to do that is to be aware of my surroundings. I relate this to playing music because, being a member of a band, it is important that everyone is listening to each other and working as a team rather than trying to be the star of the show.
A few of the impossibly picturesque shots by LEAP Weddings.
After working hundreds of weddings and events, I feel like I've seen it all (Mark Twain impersonators, Drag Queen Kicklines, Star Wars Wedding Processionals, etc.). Can you tell us about one of the funniest or most unique events you've filmed?
On a few occasions, we have arranged "first looks" to take place on busy public streets and, immediately after the bride and groom see each other, something spontaneous happens. One time it particular, a mess of 30 or 40 people dressed as Santa doing a bar-crawl walked by our bride and groom while the B&G were making out during their first look. [See video below at ~1:00]. It was completely unpredictable and hilarious. The best part is that we caught everything on film and were able to weave it into their wedding film.
See if you can spot the white-bearded wedding crashers at 1:00 in.
Another unforgettable moment captured by LEAP!
As a new dad, are your kids going to have the best home videos of all time, or will it just be all the more fodder to embarrass them with at their pre-prom get-together? Or have home videos become an antiquated concept in the onslaught of social media?
I must admit that the majority of my home videos are captured on my cell phone. Children can be hard to predict so having my "real" camera on-hand is generally not the case. I feel like the quantity of videos that I capture is an average amount compared to the majority of people that I know with kids. It's too easy to pull out a phone and grab hilarious slo-mo footage or to capture all the many times that my three-year-old breaks out into song. The one thing that I enjoy more than anything is sharing photos and videos instantaneously with my family via the family sharing function on iCloud. I get to see updates from all my nieces and nephews every day and it feels great to be connected with them.
As an aside, I can't help but imagine myself sharing the father daughter dance and giving speeches at the weddings of my two girls. I have certainly imagined a recap video of their childhood that could be played at those events as well. We'll see if they give me permission when the time comes.
Are you working on any passion projects at the moment?
I am currently working on a video for an organization in Kansas City called BoysGrow. They are an organization which focuses on educating intercity youth on agriculture, woodworking, entrepreneurship and a number of other skill sets. This is a passion project for me because I value the importance of understanding agriculture and the food that we eat but also because BoysGrow is an all-around good organization and I look forward to telling their story.
Non-video related question: What is the song you never get sick of hearing these days at events? (Or what song do you wish the DJs would play more of?)
One of my favorite songs/performances of all time is Stevie Wonder's version of "We Can Work it Out," by the Beatles. I know it's not a new song or anything, but hey... I'm old fashioned. It is super danceable and who doesn't like Stevie Wonder?
Want to work with Jack and the LEAP Weddings team? Read more HERE!
It's not every day you get to set up your office between a vintage fighter jet, and a life-sized faux bois moose! We were lucky enough to spend the day hanging at the gorgeous and ever-distinctive Artifact Events yesterday, as part of one of our favorite events of the year, Wedtoberfest, Chicago! For those of you who are newly betrothed and planning, we highly recommend checking out the vendor list curated by this illustrious crew.
It was great meet Chicagoland's sweet and freshly engaged couples, peruse the funky antiques, and catch up with some of our favorite vendors. (Special shout out to our pals at Leap Weddings & Big Delicious Catering!)
For those of you who missed it, keep in touch, and come join us this February for IndieWed! Til then, happy planning!
We are so excited to be part of the Chicago Indie Wed Expo this coming weekend! Please come join us and meet other likeminded vendors in the area to help plan your perfect stylish (and no-cheese) wedding! The event will take place Saturday February 6, 2016 at the Ravenswood Event Center from 11AM - 4PM. Come by, say hi, and have a snack with us!
Happy new year, everyone! Just when we were feeling a little groggy and overloaded with one too many seasonal cookies and hot toddies, we opened our inbox to find Green Line Talent has been granted a Couples Choice award from WeddingWire for 2016! This means we are ranked in the top 5% of Chicago area vendors in the wedding industry, which makes us feel humbled and excited to say the least. Thanks to everyone on the crew for helping us along the way. We look forward to another great year together!
- Elissa & Erica
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We had the pleasure of visiting the workspace of Katie Cochara, masterful papersmith, all-around classy gal, and founder of Bluebird Paper Company. Known for their luxe, textured print work, and uniquely minimalist and vintage design, the crew at Bluebird has truly set themselves apart in the world of high-end paper production. Whether you want something simple and elegant, or you'd prefer to be bejeweled with fleur-de-lis foil stamps, the Bluebird team can work with you to create a line of print products to elevate your wedding or special event. Read on for some hot tips on how to make your wedding look great on paper!
Can you tell us a little bit about your background and how you found yourself in the world of custom paper?
To be honest, I sometimes find myself wondering the same exact thing! I got my first taste of graphic design during my junior year in high school when I enrolled in a Media Arts class. This was by far my favorite class in high school, and this is ultimately where my interest and education in artistic design really began. I loved my Media Arts class so much, I would visit the classroom (and my favorite teacher, Mr. Riley) during almost every free period that I had. I would even stop in during my lunchtime to hop on the computers and do some work! This class also encouraged me to join the Yearbook Club where I continued to learn about content layout and basic graphic media. While I didn’t continue on an artistic path in college at James Madison University, my love for art and my creative passion never faded.
At JMU, I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Hospitality Management. I had originally thought that I wanted to pursue a career in event planning, which was why I had chosen this concentration. Upon graduating I began a career in hospitality with Marriott International, but I soon realized that the lifestyle associated with a hospitality driven job wasn’t compatible with the life that I wanted to live. After leaving Marriott, I played around with the idea of various career possibilities, until I eventually landed an internship at the NYC corporate office of American jewelry designer, David Yurman. There, at David Yurman, is where my education and interest in creative services kicked back in. During my time at Yurman, I also got engaged and enrolled in graphic design classes at New York’s FIT.
The major event that changed my life forever and altered my path from a life and career on the East Coast to one in Chicago happened in October 2012. In the midst of my first promotion at DY, the enrollment in graphics classes, and an engagement to my now-husband, Greg, my (future) father-in-law suffered a massive stroke that left him with lifelong disabilities. My husband, Greg, is a Chicago native and his family still resides here. When tragedy struck his family, we knew that we needed to pack up our lives in New York and move to Chicago to help his family. At some point before our move, it was my husband’s idea that I should try to put my experience to use and start my own business creating custom invitations and stationery. My first ever attempt at this was for our own wedding, where I designed and produced my own Save The Dates, Invitations, Menus, Programs, and Escort Cards. I loved working on my own designs so much, once we arrived in Chicago I launched right into my own little business and never looked back!
We love that you design a "Mood Board" for all of your clients prior to hitting the press. What kinds of things should clients think about prior to their consultation with you, particularly if they don't have a background in design?
I actually love when clients come in to my studio not knowing exactly what it is that they’re looking for. I really enjoy educating them on the various print methods that I offer (Thermography, Letterpress and Foil Stamping), and then guiding them through the creative process. When someone comes in with no pre-planned notion for the print element of their wedding, we can just start by talking about the overall vision. I also enjoy walking through their Pinterest boards with them. Pinterest is a great place to start gathering and organizing your ideas! Whether the client’s event is black tie, backyard casual, or somewhere in between, the print method and designs we choose can really enhance that overall feel.
Is there a rule-of-thumb timeline that you recommend to a couple who wants to have really beautiful paper products at their wedding, but doesn't want to get into a last-minute time-crunch? (i.e.: When do you start planning out your invitations, vs. your menus and name cards?)
Ideally, I love working with clients who come to me early enough so that I can also design their save the dates as well as their invitations. It makes me so happy when the design scheme and theme we come up with is echoed throughout all of their wedding stationery items. As far as timelines go, I always recommend sending out your Save The Dates 6 months to one year in advance. The actual Wedding Invitation can be sent out 10-12 weeks in advance, but there’s no shame in sending them a little sooner than that too! Designing and printing the menus and escort cards is really dependent on the venue. Some venues hold the right to change your menu items if they rely on locally sourced foods and seasonality, and others will stick true to the menu no matter what. Most commonly I will print Menus about a month in advance, and Escort Cards about two weeks ahead of the big day, but every wedding (and couple!) is different.
Your designs have this uniquely vintage yet sleek aesthetic. Is this a look that you personally love, and does it translate into other areas of your life? (At home, in your fashion choices, philosophically, you name it!)
Yes! I love all things vintage and handmade, so you’ll find that theme throughout my life. If you were to come to my house, you would see it's filled with flea market finds, local artisan pieces and re-purposed barn wood. I also try to mix in more modern pieces here and there too though, so it doesn’t feel too lost to the times. The overall theme of my aesthetic is to keep things light, bright and airy, and as natural as possible. Beyond my home and personal style, I also try to shop local and work with as many local vendors as I can. Even if it ends up costing me a little a bit more, or slightly raises the price of my products, I feel like it’s important to support the people within our communities. I take pride in my designs and products and the pieces made by people that I know. I love being able to tell my clients that most of my raw materials come from the gentleman right down the street, and that I’m actually friends with the artisan who mixes my inks and cultivates many of my papers. As a side note, another passion of mine is trying to live my life and run my business as “green” as I possibly can (hence my love of re-purposed and vintage items). Many of the papers that I print on are chemical-free, tree-free, or produced by wind power, for example. Everyone can make a positive impact on their environmental footprint in some way, even if it’s doing something as small as buying environmentally conscious wedding invitations or stationery products.
Can you tell us a little bit about a really memorable or unique project you've worked on for a wedding client recently?
Right now I am working on a really unique wedding that will also serve as a celebration of the bride’s grandmother’s 90th birthday. My clients are blending these two events so that they can honor their grandmother, have an awesome wedding, and create a truly memorable family event. Obviously this family wasn’t going to find an online invitation template that perfectly captured the essence of this celebration, which was why they reached out to me to create a custom design. I really love hearing people’s unique stories, and this is just one great example of that. It's been a lot of fun coming up with a design that represented this cool young couple, and their amazing grandmother at the same time. We haven’t printed the designs yet, but I can’t wait to see them come to life!
Tell the truth: Were you one of those kids who had the Lisa Frank binder, sticker kit, and 152 Crayola pack complete with crayon sharpener? Did your eye for design rear its head at an early age?
I totally was! I was a huge fan of this 100 color marker set, and I would sit and draw and color literally for hours. When I was about 8 I started coming up with fashion designs for dresses and things. I would draw on computer paper and then put the drawings in clear plastic folders and pile them up in a binder that I called my “portfolio.” I also discovered my love for computer graphics at an early age as well. Aside from every 90s kid’s beloved Microsoft Paint, I was also obsessed with this computer program called Kid Pix that let you create digital pictures and then assign animations to some of the graphics. I loved drawing something silly on the computer and then watching it come to life. Even in school, I was always doodling and drawing and devising different ways to be creative. Even after graduation as I was in between jobs I would just keep saying, “If I could just find a job that let me do arts and crafts all day, I would be so happy!” It may have taken some time and some figuring out, but I finally have that luxury, and I feel truly blessed.
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How common are deaths in the United States due to medical errors? More common than you might think.
In 1999, the Institute of Medicine issued a Report which stated that at least 44,000 people, and possibly as many as 98,000 people, die each year in U.S. hospitals due to medical errors.
The Report cited multiple causes for the “epidemic” of fatal medical errors, including
- the fact that patients seek medical attention from multiple providers,
- limited attention to the issue of medical errors during the licensing and accreditation of medical professionals, and
- a lack of incentive for providers to improve safety and quality.
More recently, in 2013, the Journal of Patient Safety issued a Report citing even higher numbers of patient deaths due to medical errors. (1)
This Report stated that between 210,000 and 440,000 individuals are victims of medical errors that contribute to death each year.
How can medical errors be prevented?
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2) has tips that include the following:
- If you are in a hospital, consider asking all health care workers who will touch you whether they have washed their hands;
- When you are being discharged from the hospital, ask your doctor to explain the treatment plan you will follow at home;
- If you are having surgery, make sure that you, your doctor, and your surgeon all agree on exactly what will be done;
- If you have a choice, choose a hospital where many patients have had the procedure or surgery you need; and
- Make sure that all of your doctors know about every medicine you are taking.
1 A New, Evidence-based Estimate of Patient Harms Associated with Hospital Care. September 2013. Journal of Patient Safety. http://journals.lww.com/journalpatientsafety/Fulltext/2013/09000/A_New,_Evidence_based_Estimate_of_Patient_Harms.2.aspx
2 20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors: Patient Fact Sheet. September 2011. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/care-planning/errors/20tips/index.html

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After the success of last year’s Brock musical “American Idiot”, Brock Musical Theatre (BMT) brings to its stage the legendary rock opera from one of the greatest bands of all time: The Who’s Tommy. With impressive acting, tight harmonies and killer music, this show was something special.
“Tommy was a choice my creative team and I thought long and hard about,” said Evan Vatri, President of Brock Musical Theatre. “Essentially, Tommy is a story about a child with a disability more or less overcoming his problems in a way that changes his life and his family’s lives forever.”
Tommy was first released as a concept album in 1969 before becoming a film and eventually a musical, with words and music written by The Who’s guitarist Pete Townshend.
In the rock opera, Tommy witnesses his mother’s boyfriend being murdered by the biological father Tommy didn’t know he had, and is then sexually assaulted by his uncle when his parents leave them alone together. Since witnessing this murder, he loses the ability to see, hear and speak. After being bullied by his cousin and the kids at school, his parents take him to several doctors that can’t find what is wrong with him and they take him to a gypsy that ‘makes him a man’ so to speak. Even this cannot free him from his traumatic state.
Eventually, he is freed by staring into his own reflection in a mirror that his mother breaks in frustration. His new found perspective attracts followers which eventually reject him and he returns to his former state.
The music in this show is incredible. The pit band for the rock opera includes drums, bass, two guitarists, piano, synth and violin. I caught up with one of the guitarists, Quentin Wilson, before the show.
“The whole musical is constructed from the perspective of a guitarist, it’s Pete Townshend, so the whole thing kind of appeals to me that way,” said Wilson.
In this show, the band is not simply adding filler. The band is just as important as the cast, and they delivered spectacularly. From sensitive piano and violin numbers, to hard hitting drums and distorted guitar power anthems, the music in this show has everything you’d expect from The Who.
Even more impressive was how in tune the cast and band were considering they were separated by a wall. Sudden stops and starts, shifting time signatures and abrupt changes in tempo seemed to happen on a dime and both the cast and the band were all on board.
“The way the band ties in, it ties in everywhere,” Quentin said. “We’re all the sound effects and everything, all the cues start with the band except literally one…the band is integral.”
The harmonies in this musical were on point. The harmonies were complicated but everyone, down to the youngest actors on stage, pulled it off and achieved a very full sound.
“We got the scores and learned all of the music in one weekend,” says Vocal Director Mason Micevskim. “A lot of [it] actually was reworking the breakdown of the harmonies in the score. A lot of the time it was written basically but very aggressive for the singers. Everything was way too high … as [it was] written.” This did not show at all. Every part seemed perfect for each singer and every part of each harmony came together well.
In terms of acting, I was very impressed. Vatri said “this year we had young children in the show, so that’s a first for BMT and we’re very proud of that. We’re branching out, not only in our university community but the community at large.
As president that’s something that I wanted to stress, I wanted to say that we’re not just here to produce an excellent show. We’re also here for community engagement and getting people from a younger age interested in theatre, also maybe even interested in Brock later down the road.”
The younger actors performed seamlessly with the rest of the cast and it was refreshing to see people of different ages in a university production.
Across the board, the audience seemed to have a ball. BMT should be proud of a great production such as this.
-Luke Webster, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor


Plano issued permits for 3.4 million square feet of commercial space between January 2019 and Oct. 31, 2021, according to data provided by the city’s planning department. The vast majority of the permits were for office space, per the data.
Developers still want to build in Plano, even amid uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city’s Director of Special Projects Peter Braster said. But rising construction costs linked to supply chain issues are slowing the process down.
“What we are seeing is a little bit of delay getting the projects off the ground ... the costs have risen so much,” Braster said.
Anirban Basu, chief economist with Associated Builders and Contractors, said in an Oct. 12 nationwide report that “a growing number of contractors are indicating shortages of materials. Prices also continue to increase as global supply chain disruptions persist.”
Despite record-high costs to build, Braster said commercial projects in Plano are still worth the price because of the amount of jobs they produce.
“Economic development has always been jobs based and will continue to be,” he said.
While some companies have embraced remote work, Braster said he expects most to make a full return to the office.
“I don’t think there’s a doubt anymore that they’re coming back,” he said. “I think some of the more progressive companies might do [a few] days at home a week.”
Mayor John Muns said in a previous interview with Community Impact Newspaper that city officials must continue to make sure Plano is the kind of place where workers want to live.
“We want to make sure that we’re providing the amenities for our corporate community so they want to come here, be satisfied [here] and choose to remain here.”
One of the latest additions to Plano’s commercial landscape is Ryan LLC, a Dallas-based tax services firm planning to occupy a new, 24-story office tower at Legacy West. Between 500-600 employees will be housed in the 400,000-square-foot space, company officials said. A groundbreaking for the building is scheduled in 2022, and the company plans to move in by 2024.
Maher Maso, principal with the firm, said the company wanted to maintain a foothold in the region.
“North Texas has been a home to Ryan for many years,” Maso said. “Plano and the surrounding cities have done a great job in attracting Fortune 500 and other corporations. It was a natural decision to relocate there.”
Once the Ryan headquarters is built, there will be only one parcel of land remaining for purchase in Legacy West, Braster said. He expects another office building will most likely end up there.
“I think the land is too valuable to do anything else,” he said.
Just under 2,200 acres of land is left to develop in Plano, which is driving an uptick in redevelopment projects. A primary example is the $1 billion mixed-use development coming to the former site of Collin Creek Mall.
A groundbreaking event was held Sept. 24 for the project located just west of US 75 and north of Plano Parkway.
“We know the community is anxious to see development begin on this project,” City Manager Mark Israelson said during the groundbreaking event. “This has been a very complex project.”
Demolition of the mall and the surrounding area has been underway since 2019. Centurion American officials said some parts of the original structure will be preserved.
Braster said designing the project, finalizing costs and securing city finances all had to come together before construction could begin.
“You have to go down the line a bit until all those pieces come together,” Braster said. “We wanted to make sure ... we did not have a stalled project.”
The city of Plano expects to contribute $97 million to the project via revenue from a tax increment reinvestment zone as well as through various bonds. The rest of the project will be funded privately.
Another large-scale redevelopment effort is underway on the former site of Plano Market Square Mall. The project, now named Assembly Park, is slated to break ground before the end of the year, developer Triten Real Estate Partners announced in early October. It will be located at the corner of East Spring Creek Parkway and K Avenue.
Triten announced final acquisition of the former mall and the 26 acres of land on which it sits in late January. Plano City Council green-lighted a zoning change in December that allows for redevelopment.
Earlier this year, Plano Director of Planning Christina Day told Community Impact Newspaper the redevelopment project would address a need for quality restaurants and engaging spaces in the city’s eastern Oak Point area.
“It provides an opportunity to really change the look and feel of that area just east of US 75,” she said.
Potential future development
City staff has recommended the planning and zoning commission approve a request that would bring a mixed-use development to one of the last large plots of available land in the city.
The proposal is for a nearly 2 million-square-foot property owned by the Haggard family since the mid-1800s. It is located just south of Spring Creek Parkway and east of Parkwood Boulevard off the Dallas North Tollway.
Stillwater Capital is developing the project in partnership with Haggard Enterprises Limited.
The development would include a restaurant with locally sourced food as a main feature, according to a Sept. 20 presentation by Stillwater Capital.
Planning and zoning commissioners have voted to table the proposal twice. They are scheduled to vote on it again Nov. 15.
Several residents who live near the site have attended meetings to oppose the proposal. The number of multifamily apartments, increased traffic in the area and aesthetics of multiple parking garages were among their concerns.
Braster said he understands why nearby residents are against the project, but in a city like Plano, development is inevitable.
“A common reaction to proposed development on open land is, ‘no,’” he said. “I think at a basic level, people would rather have nothing because they are used to nothing [being there].”
David Barch, a 30-year Plano resident, said at the Oct. 18 meeting he believes the plan does not benefit nearby homeowners.
“The [commission] seems to subscribe to the ‘more is better’ philosophy,” Barch said. “Quite often more is not better. It’s just more.”
Braster said the amount of commercial development in Plano helps relieve some of the tax burden on residential property owners.
“[Commercial properties] are paying 50% of the taxes, but they don’t have anywhere near the same demand on city services,” Braster said.
The future of development in Plano will be guided by the city’s comprehensive plan, which was approved Nov. 8 by City Council.
The plan is a long-term guide for the city that focuses on future growth, priorities, services and development in Plano, according to its official description. City officials have been following guidelines from the Interim Comprehensive Plan that was approved in 1986.
Once called the Plano Tomorrow Plan, the guide was voted down by council last year after residents voiced concerns that it was too focused on development and increased density.
As a result, more detail was added in areas related to land use, density, transportation and growth management, according to the city’s website.
Muns said the plan can always be amended down the line.
“It was always intended to be looked at every five years,” Muns said. “We just want to make sure that we’re giving the city and future [City Councils] ... the flexibility to make decisions on what the market demands.”
Olivia Lueckemeyer and William C. Wadsack contributed to this report.


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Steam has a feature called Family Sharing which lets you add ten guests to your account who can access your library and earn their own achievements and playtime. However, only one of you can play the same game at any given time. Up until yesterday, you could do this with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, but it has been quietly disabled.
As reported by Eurogamer, last night's update added "Exclude from family sharing", meaning that your added guests can no longer access the game through your library. For those who have relied on Family Sharing to play the newest Call of Duty, this means you'll now have to purchase it yourself to keep any progress.
It's unclear why the feature was removed, and Activision has yet to comment on the update. Right now, it's still going strong with a 24-hour peak of 209,644, only around 60,000 lower than its all-time peak. Some of those will now be cut off, with the game costing £59.99 to access again, or £84.99 for the Vault Edition.
If you used Steam's Family Sharing to play Modern Warfare 2, your save data and progress should still be in the cloud where you last left it. Typically, if you buy a game yourself after having played through family sharing only to have that family member or friend cut you off, you can pull the save data out of the cloud and get back into the action from where you left off.
This isn't the only problem which has pushed people out of Modern Warfare 2 unwillingly. Players using RGB equipment have reportedly been banned for "using unauthorized software and manipulation of game data". This has happened before with Battlefield 2042, and it's recommended that, if you do have RGB equipment, you uninstall your hub software like iCUE, Razer Synapse 3, and Afterburner. Otherwise, you might be risking a permanent ban, and then it won't matter if you were using family share or not.
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A rerelease of Matt Johnsons's early work (pre Soul Mining). Much less polish than he later acquired, but still the searching, thoughtful lyrics.
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Heitor Manuel | Lisboa, Portugal | 07/30/2004
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"Even for a big admirer of Matt Johnson as me for many years now, even being "Soul Mining" the album I would take to a desert island, and still I often get amazed by the fact that "Burning Blue Soul" was entirely written and performed by a 16?! years old boy. His first work is brilliant and almost as consistent as the masterpiece above mentioned, Infected, Dusk or Mind Bomb. Not a single non-inspired moment, already the finest of the lyrics you can find on a musical album, all sorts of sounds and melodies gathered in a way so unique.
"Red Cinders in the Sand" is an instrumental display of talent, "Time Again for the Golden Sunset" or "Another Boy Drowning" are among my favourite songs from the band's catalogue. In resume, another timeless album by The The, indispensable in the collection of any fan of the band."
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Arye Mirovski | Haifa Israel | 10/28/2001
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"As I understand, Matt Johnson was only 16 yrs. old while made this great CD. Amazing. Back to the early 80's, Punk rock seemed to be in a big trouble, and punk bands who still acted in thoe days repeated themselves. The end of the old punk movement create a new musical movement -"The New wave". A lot of electronics, dark messages, and hard music, replaced the wild guitar-drum sound of the Punk. Today, I don't listen to most of these CD's. They sound monothonic and sometimes boring. BBS is different. It's interesting, not too heavy,intelegent and a fresh challenge to any listener. Johnson was one of the few musicians that made the 80's more interesting to rock fans, and BBS is probably one of his best and complete albums. After that he made about 3 good albums ("Infected", "Dusk" and "Mindbomb"), while the rest are so-so."