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I kept thinking of this as Bateman pontificated,
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"I'm a new day rising."
Accept the mystery
I think that is a fair statement.
"Beer. Now there's a temporary solution." Homer S.
"The direct use of physical force is so poor a solution to the problem of limited resources that it is commonly employed only by small children and great nations" - David Friedman
In ancient times,
Tens of years before the dawn of Auto-Tune
Lived a skiffle/rhythm and blues band , the (New) Originals
No one remembers who they were or what they were doing
But their legacy remains
Filmed into the historical document, This is Spinal Tap
Spinal Tap! Where drummers are a dime a dozen
On account of spontaneous human combustion
Spinal Tap! Where a man's a man
Until he's busted with an airport scan
Spinal Tap! 'Tis a magic place
Where they will rise above disgrace
Just when the band begins to think they are done
Sex Farm becomes a hit in the Land of the Rising Sun
Bert Macklin, FBI
What's the rumpus?
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"I'm not a quitter, Kimmy! I watched Interstellar all the way to the end!"
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Who can top that?
"It's not art unless it has the potential to be a disaster." Bansky
Thanks, Junior and oldkid.
Up with generosity!
Stop Making Sense (Jonathan Demme, 1984)
I thought this was the month I was finally going to watch Shaolin Soccer (spurred on by World Cup fever), but it continues to bother me that I don't have easy access to a definitive version of the movie. And I refuse to watch the Miramax cut. It's been seventeen years. Shouldn't there be a US Blu-Ray of the original cut by now? Sheesh.
It's possible that having to settle for Jonathan Demme's Talking Heads concert film put me in a hypercritical mood while watching it, but I was surprised that it wasn't quite as polished as I always imagined to be. This was particularly true of the editing, which seemed overly restless early on and injudicious after that. There were a few instances where there was nothing going on in the frame at the end of a shot, and I was just baffled that, with however many cameras running, the editor had nothing better to cut to. It's the kind of thing you occasionally see if a live telecast, but not a feature film.
Being less nit-picky, I found it odd that the film barely acknowledges the presence of the concert audience until the very end. It added to my own detachment as a viewer, turning the show into a series of minimalist music videos that could just as easily have been shot on a sound stage. There was a bit of sameness to the first few performances as well, in terms of the lighting and staging. I liked the conceit of the full band forming piece by piece, but I was admittedly restless nonetheless.
The music is good, however, and David Byrne is a very lifelike robot, operating with inhuman precision but still contributing heavily to all the sweat that threatened to puddle up on stage. The very distinctive 80s vibe had me wondering just how coke-infused all that perspiration was.
I think I'd love how awkward it'd be, or how awkward it should be.
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Having listen to the story on The Tobolosky Files that outlines how Steven met David Byrnes and bacme the screen writer for Strange Stories (and in an odd way, is responsible for the band Radiohead getting their name), Byrne's is a very clean guy. Steven Tobolosky was doing coke in those days but Byrnes would touch anything like that.
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For this month, I'd like to give ANOMALISA a shot and revisit THE BIG SHORT
"What do you want me to do draw you a picture?! Spell it out?! Don't ever ask me, as long as you live don't ever ask me more!"
JDC's list is full of films I know are good, but the characters are so off-putting that I struggle to enjoy the experience. I'vr seen many of them and it makes me afraid of what's left.
Happiness is the highest film on the list I haven't seen, followed by The World of Kanako and Antichrist. But I think maybe I'll check out The Descendants.
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Publication DateSeptember 12, 2015
It's summer vacation and all seventeen-year-old Tori Logan wants to do is hang out with her two best friends, practice her mixed martial arts and go to FBI spy camp. Summer means freedom (mostly from adults) and Tori plans to fill every spare moment of her last summer before graduating from High School with all the fun things she and her best pals can come up with.
Tori, whose mom died of breast cancer when she was young, has always relied on her own strength to get by - especially because her Archeologist father tends to leave her behind with his live-in girlfriend while he gallivants around the world on digs. Thankfully Tori can take care of herself. Her Lakota Sioux grandfather, a former Navy SEAL, trained Tori in self-defense from a young age. Now, as a teenager, Tori excels at mixed martial arts and the use of various weapons.
Tori know exactly who she is and what she wants to do with her life, or so she believes. While Tori is determined to be independent, life has other plans for this fierce young teen and they include coming to grips with some hard - and surprising - truths about both her past and her future.
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Garibaldi metro station.
Toledo station in via Toledo.
Napoli is not only a unique city on the surface, but also going into its depths you can discover another fascinating city. Under Napoli, there is a universe that goes from the greek foundations through the roman ruins and up to the modern day Metro. I will write about the complex city of catacombs, tunnels and aqueducts in my next post, but In this one I will talk about the metro underground train system, or metropolitana which is how we call it in Italian. Considered one of the most beautiful underground systems in Europe, the metro has received a lot of recognition all over the world, including pieces in the British Daily Telegraph and America's CNN.
You might say "but it's only a metro station!". Well, it is far from being an ordinary metro station. it's stations are definitely different from any other city in the world. Every station of the Linea 1 is a unique contemporary 'art gallery' with each station displaying contemporary art from some of the the most recognized and celebrated artists of the present day. A labyrinth of tunnels and art galleries with references to the history and culture of the city.
Linea 1 (Line 1), which connects Vomero with the centre of the city, started in the 1970's but was often interrupted due to earthquakes and archealogical finds. In 1995, The Comune di Napoli (Council of Napoli) decided to create spaces of "beauty" in the every-day-neapolitan-life. The new metro stations offered the perfect space in order to make people more engaged to the contemporary artistic scene, so it was called the 'Stazioni dell'arte' (Stations of art). Along the stations of the metro there are more than 200 works of art created specifically for those spaces.
The Municipio station, started in 2003 and still going on for over a decade is definitely the most problematic and challenging of all the stations of the metro. The station is now opened but there are still archealogical works still going on due to the incredible and enormous number of archeological artefacts found in the area. In fact, this area was in roman times the port and during the centuries the sea has reseeded where now the square is. Archeologists have found the remains of a thermal spa, the old fortifications of the city, a tower of the Aragon era, a palace and even five roman ships. Many artefacts are on display inside the station.
The first station opened was Vanvitelli station, at the top of the Vomero hill and one of the busiest stations of the metro. Here artificial and natural light combine with signage in shades of blue, purple, yellow and grey. The corridors that take the people from the streets to the trains are decorated with works of art by Neapolitan artists.
In 2001, more art stations were opened including Museo, Salvator Rosa and Quattro Giornate.
The Museo (Piazza Cavour) station, the stop for the Archeological Museum, was a project by the architect Gae Aulenti. The theme is related to the museum and the artefacts inside: corridors and tunnels in red and glass harking back to Pompeiian villas, a copy of the Hercules at rest, made by the Art Academy nearby. The corridors that lead from the train to the museum are darker with the photographs of roman statues by the artist Mimmo Jodice. At the entrance of the station is a copy of the roman statue 'Laocoön'. In the other corridors on display are artefacts found during the building works of other stations.
Salvator Rosa station is the perfect example of the connection between the metro and its surroundings, where even the buildings outside have been decorated in the style of the station. Here many important Neapolitan and Italian contemporary artists have collaborated, just to name a few; Ernesto Tatafiore, Gianni Pisani, Mimmo Rotella, Mimmo Paladino and Renato Barisani. Mosaics, volcanic stones, red, blue and brightly coloured tiles and golden marble welcome every day, workers, students and tourists. The entrance is through a playground where there are art installations by Alex Mocika, Augusto Perez, Renato Barisani, Lucio Del Pezzo, Nino Longobardi, Riccardo Dalisi, Ugo Marano. From here the entrance to the station is through a huge pyramid in glass that references the guglie, the columns with saints in the city.
Quattro Giornate station is on the eastern part of the Vomero, where the old stadium is. Outside the station are statues in bronze and steel of athletes by Lydia Cottone. The name quattro giornate is related to the historical event of the uprising of the Neapolitans against the Nazi's in September 1943. At the entrance of the station there are statues by Nino Longobardi which remembers this episode.
In 2002, two more stations were opened: Rione Alto station and Piazza Dante.
The Piazza Dante station is another busy station that serves the historical centre. The architect Gae Aulenti created a station which echoed the 17th century square. The result is quite impressive; the architect created many entrances to the station from every side of the square, transparent walls contrast with the volcanic stones of the square created by the architect Vanvitelli. Once inside the station, the artist Joseph Kosuth welcomes people with his neon quotes on the walls by the famous writer Dante, who the square is named after. While going through the escalator there are works by Jannis Kounellis and Michelangelo Pistoletto.
Entrance to the ticket hall with neon quotes by Dante.
Colourful walls os Dante station.
Installation in Dante station.
Materdei station was opened in 2003, and is another interesting metro station. Outside is an area completely closed to the traffic with a playground, a little park and many art installations. Inside the station are many symbols of Neapolitan culture and characters from folklore of the city. Platforms are decorated with wall drawings by Sol LeWitt and photographic installations.
Materdei station platform.
Bright colours and photographic panels.
Photographic installation.
Platform level.
Under the pyramid of Materdei Station.
The Universitá station which serves the university area was opened in 2011 and is a project by the architects Karim Rashid and Alessandro Mendini. Here different materials are used, such as glass, steel and mirrors, with pink, purple and lime green colours. Going down to platform level the space is created with digitally designed tiles and a light box with the words of the florentine poet Dante. Again, past and present, Renaissance and contemporary collide.
One of the most impressive and my personal favourite is, Toledo station designed by the Spanish architect Óscar Tusquets Blanca, opened in 2012. Not a coincidence that the architect is Spanish as from the station it is possible to get to the Spanish Quarters (Quartieri Spagnoli) one of the oldest parts of the city. It is a journey into the depths of the city (50 meters), like into the depths of the sea. The outside of the station is Via Toledo, the main shopping street of Napoli, here is the statue of The Knight of Toledo by the artist William Kentridge.
The internal space of the station is decorated with volcanic stone and big orange circles with the first floor down echoing the ancient town walls of the Aragons. There are mosaics by William Kentridge (Naples Procession) picturing the opening of the first train station in the city in 1906. As you go deeper down into the station you come across another important element of the city, the sea. On the second floor down, the walls become dramatically calm with the colours of blue and white . The more deeper you go the more bluer it gets becoming dark blue like the abyss of the ocean. Looking up you can admire the impressive cone, Crater del luz, crater of light that with a display of LED lights gives the impression of the waves. The artist Robert Wilson created the panels of the corridors to the platforms named "By the sea... you and me", which are series of lenticular photographs of the sea in movement. The artist Achille Cevoli created a panel dedicated to the builders who made this station possible entitled Men at work.
The mosaic 'Naples Procession' by William Kentridge at Toledo station.
Toledo station: from the ground down to the sea.
The crater of lights in Toledo station.
Waves inside the Toledo station.
"By the sea... you and me" by Robert Wilson at Toledo Station.
The newest station is Garibaldi. This is the connection at the main train station and was a project by the French architect Dominique Perrault. The space is all in one structure, full of lights where the escalators and the people look like they are suspended on the mirrored walls. The internal part is decorated with shiny panels in steel. In here are two installations by the artist Michelangelo Pistoletto. In this station the platforms are inspired by the London Underground.
Exit to the street from Garibaldi station.
Mirrors and lights take the passengers up to the surface at Garibaldi.
The metro, like in all other cities, will always be extended and improved, connecting more areas with the centre of the city and it will give more chances for artists to collaborate in a unique project. The metropolitana of Napoli has became famous all over the world. Neapolitans and tourists love it and of course, artists enjoy the opportunity to create unique spaces that can inspire the travelling public. It is actually a very romantic notion to think how these works of art connect with so many people, wherever they are going to and wherever they are coming from, on Napoli's unique Metropolitana.
For further info about timetables and stations click here in the section TRAVEL INFO.
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Kristi Keller
I'm an old school travel writer who's been flung into another writing world through life experience. I have a compassionate eye, a different opinion, and strong words for this world we live in. I also know a thing or two.
Why Do People Become Prison Pen Pals?
Kristi Keller 2021-04-19
Image by Gerhard G. from Pixabay
I don't know if there are any hot debates about the prison pen pal topic but I suppose it would depend on what circles you associate yourself with.
While I've never searched out this topic I know it must be alive and well because there are organizations that exist for the sole purpose of facilitating inmate pen pal relationships.
I can say with certainty that there are plenty of people with varying opinions about corresponding with prison inmates. These opinions are a frenzy of arguments both for and against the idea, depending on what side of the argumentative fence you fall on.
Maybe a "fence" analogy isn't appropriate in this case.
So, exactly what type of person intentionally seeks out prison inmates to correspond with?
And what types of people purposely start organizations that facilitate these inmate pen pal relationships?
Because you can't just pick up a pen and paper and mail it blindly into a federal prison, hoping to get a response from a lonely inmate.
I first became aware of prison pen pal programs through an inmate in the correctional system. I have an incarcerated family member and he heard about the pen pal program from another inmate. He then contacted me and asked me to look into it, so I did, and a Google search led me to Write A Prisoner.
Since it seems there are a few different ways for inmates to be listed on the service I reached out to the organization for clarification. It didn't take long to receive a response.
They were wonderful to correspond with so I decided to gift my inmate a listing on the site. It was as simple as signing up, paying a $65.00 fee, and creating the inmate profile.
However, if an inmate doesn't have someone on the outside this task is NOT so simple. Things in the prison system take forever to accomplish. Snail mail, photographs, sending or receiving money, etc, are not speedy processes when incarcerated. Having a person on the outside helps immensely and I thought, it's the least I could do.
Much of society, friends, and families forget about their incarcerated people over time, which is something I'll never understand. But that's another story for another time.
Soon after I paid the money, my inmate's profile appeared on the website among many others who are also looking for outsiders to correspond with. I saw his profile, assured him that it was on the site, and then he sat back and waited, hoping for the best.
I wondered if this whole thing actually works because exactly WHO is out there looking to correspond with inmates?
In my heart, I hoped that someone was because many of these inmates have no one else. As I have learned over the years, my family member is one of the lucky ones who has a tiny bit of family who cares.
Image by Dimitris Vetsikas from Pixabay
Now back to the original question: What type of person intentionally seeks out prison inmates to correspond with?
I had no idea what the answer to that question was until my inmate started to receive letters. I should add that it took months for him to receive the first one.
He was getting very discouraged and so were we, his family on the outside. The process seems to take time but eventually, letters do begin to roll in.
One day while chatting on the phone with my family member, months after his pen pal profile went live, he told me that suddenly he had received three letters from three people in three completely different parts of the country, almost all at the same time.
The next thing I wondered was what type of people would they be?
We've all heard stories of women who want to get to know prison inmates intimately, develop relationships with them, and even marry them while in prison. That's the part I can't understand and I wondered if those would be the kind of people seeking out my family member.
On the contrary, those corresponding with him were intelligent, educated, compassionate, and supportive people just looking to understand more about what an inmate's life and situation are like.
They're parents, they're professionals, they're writers, they come from all walks of life.
I can't say that I think it's strange though, because I've had my own interactions with inmates through social events in federal prisons. It's very intriguing, happy and sad, but ultimately enlightening. And I'm just a regular working woman with no agenda so I believe that there are other regular people with no agendas out there, who are just genuinely interested in human beings.
When we think of prison or see it depicted on TV and in movies there seems to be a focus on hardened, violent criminals when in fact, there are thousands of inmates guilty of non-violent and white-collar crimes.
The truth is the world is full of normal people who make bad decisions and end up suffering the consequences.
Although I have several good takeaways from registering my inmate for this pen pal program, one of the best was what it did for his esteem.
By inmates maintaining communication with society through pen pals, it may decrease the chance of institutionalization. It may also be a pro-social method of reintegration and reduce the rate of recidivism.
These inmates are obviously incarcerated for a reason, each with their own story to tell.
As human beings, we can't be the judge of another human being, but we can certainly try to understand them.
It's been shocking to me over the years, just how many family members and friends are quick to ditch out on loved ones who have made some wrong turns in life.
Any one of us has the potential to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, or make a bad decision and end up where these inmates are.
If you don't think that's a fact, think of the last time you may have gotten behind the wheel even slightly under the influence. That action alone could land you among the incarcerated.
Then it could be you on "the other side of the fence" wondering who is going to give you a second thought.
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Can Humanity Backpedal Fast Enough to Save Itself?
With all the brilliance and intellect the human race has cultivated over centuries, it's inconceivable that someone has never invented a "revert" button, just in case we messed it up. It's times like now when that button would be the most effective tool we have in providing us with an entire do-over because we've screwed it up so badly.
The Fake Cheese That Non-Vegans Will Love to Eat
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The pandemic was kind of a dirty joke played on Las Vegas, don't you think? It's as if it was a clear signal for them to cool their greedy, lawless jets. The virus left the city with no choice but to shut down, which in turn, stopped the flow of billions of dollars, above board and below.
Everyday Internet Users Could Save Lives, If Only Someone Would Listen
Forget cats. Instead, don't f**k with internet sleuths. If you're wondering about the reference between cats and sleuths let me enlighten you. But beware, neither the references nor the details are for faint hearts or weak stomachs.
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As someone who has spent many years travel writing, reviewing accommodations, and hob-nobbing with resort managers, I hate to be a whistleblower. But I also hate when I see hospitality providers ignore their most precious assets.
You Might Die By Volcano
As someone who regularly watches a boatload of documentaries, one of my favorite genres is disaster. I'm absolutely riveted by the havoc caused by natural and man-made disasters.
'Stop the Hate' Campaigning Doesn't Seem to Impact News Break Readers
At the tail end of March 2021, News Break encouraged writers to contribute content that would throw cold water over the flames of hate burning across America. The news app campaigned heavily for 'stop the hate' articles but it seems they didn't check in on their readers during the campaign. As with most movements attempting to curb hate and discrimination, it fell on deaf ears.
How Is Easter Dinner in Prison?
I bet not many law-abiding citizens can say they've started off their Easter dinner celebrations in a line-up outside a federal prison, while a drug dog sticks its nose up their butt.
Is Trusting Humans Naive, or is it Necessary?
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Guys, This is How Not to Approach Women at a Bar
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The Grim Reality of How We Lay Our Loved Ones to Rest
Many years ago, I used to have a blog called Twisted Kristi. If it still existed this story could probably be the headliner for it. Sometimes my mind resides a little on the dark side but I rarely verbalize these kinds of thoughts because they're obscure and morbid. I desperately hope others secretly think this way too, because I'm afraid to be the only one.


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Live Review: Jacco Gardner @ Paard van Troje, 27.12.13
Jack Parker December 31, 2013
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It seems crazy to think that 2013 is almost over, considering what a whirlwind year for music it's been! This year saw epic returns from David Bowie and Daft Punk, as well as a majestic comeback album from Arcade Fire! The successes of 2013 aren't just seen in what the big acts out there are doing, though. Delve deeper into the more alternative side of music and you'll find a whole host of 2013's true successes. Amongst those true successes is a wave of unbelievably talented psychedelic rock. A lot of people will agree if you say that bands such as the magnificent Temples and the hypnotic Toy are taking the crown, although there's one other musician who's on his way to the top – tonight's attraction, Jacco Gardner. Born in the remote Dutch farming village of Hoorn in 1989, multi-instrumentalist Jacco's music sounds like early Pink Floyd mixed with Baroque Pop, Chamber Pop and twisted psych melodies. His 2012 debut double-A Side "Clear the Air/A House on the Moon" is what garnered him tons of media attention from respected websites like Pitchfork and NME. His debut album Cabinet of Curiosities was released in early 2013, and since then he's taken in shows all over the world to crowds in their thousands. Tonight he plays his penultimate show of a successful year, at the 300-capacity Paard van Troje in his home country of the Netherlands.
Support for tonight's show came from Earth MK II, whose vocalist and drummer Hugo van de Poel was a childhood friend of Jacco himself. Amsterdam-based Earth MK II mix Neo-Psych together with various different elements of pop and jazz, performing a 30-minute set which included singles Here I Am and Forever Yesterday. Although the songs were memorable and interesting, there seemed to be a lack of power and punch from these songs. It all seemed slightly restricted, yet with enough perfecting this four-piece could see themselves rise to a similar level of prominence that Jacco Gardner has right now. It'll take time, but this band has the potential to be much bigger than they are.
Following their set, Jacco and his four band members (Jos van Tol, Keez Groenteman, Jasper Verhulst and Ben Rider) immediately took to the stage to set their own equipment up whilst engaging in some light banter with crowd members. After half an hour of shuffling about onstage, it was time for the band to get down to business. Opening with the album's instrumental title track, Cabinet of Curiosities set the scene for what the capacity crowd would experience tonight. Ben Rider's synthesized Harpsichord gave the room an eerie feel, especially with the video screen at the back showing old 50s and 60s movies (there was one video per song, and they all complemented eachother well). This was followed by A House on the Moon which, with its upbeat yet gloomy organ melody and Pink Floyd-referencing lyrics, was the first of the show's many highlights. A downbeat rendition of The One Eyed King preceded an equally haunting version of Help Me Out. After two downbeat songs, Jacco and his brilliant band slowed the pace down further with the brilliantly melancholic Summers Game, which was backed up on the video screen by a movie about a young girl discovering the fields on a warm summer's day. With the wet and miserable weather outside, this video got everyone yearning for some warm weather (something which Jacco himself acknowledged).
After a somewhat downbeat section, the band unleashed breakthrough single Clear the Air onto the excited crowd. This song demonstrates everything that Jacco does best, with a sweet harpsichord melody accompanying some clean vocals and hypnotic xylophones. The lyrics in this memorable song also demonstrate Jacco's ability to write a perfect love song, whilst still incorporating some clever weather-related metaphors for love and relationships. Lyrics like this are present throughout his whole debut album, which gives the album a really natural and personal feel to it. Combined with the woozy and hypnotic musical elements in his songs, it really makes the listener feel at one with the music. After this, the band launched into a jumpy version of The Riddle, before Jacco introduced new single The End of August to the crowd, which he described as being a song that shows his love for the autumn season. It kept the audience on their feet, before the band launched into a twinkling rendition of Watching the Moon and an extended version of The Ballad of Little Jane. Second single Where Will You Go followed, with the haunting video on the screens (paired with reverb-laced synths) putting the audience into a deep trance. We were now nearing the end of the set when Jacco introduced a song that you could "fall asleep to". He was right, as they proceeded to play an extended version of Lullabywhich was filled to the brim with sleepy melodies before the drummer took a microphone and started squealing through it, producing a sound which was reminiscent of a troll in a cave. It makes no sense on paper, but paired with the film on the screens it made total sense. This squealing gave way to a full-on rock out before ending the set with a storming rendition of tonight's most memorable song, Chameleon.
Having left the stage after Chameleon, the crowd were in complete silence with some people even starting to leave the room. Two minutes later, however, the band re-emerged onstage to play two new songs! The first of these two, the fully instrumental Notus, started with Jos van Tol's pounding drums, before a jangly guitar riff and keyboard melody took the reins. The second song (which had no name) was upbeat, powerful (even with poppy elements) and by far one of the most memorable moments of the night. By this point, the show had finally ended to rousing applause and loud cheers from a respectful crowd of all ages. If this is just the beginning for Jacco Gardner and his band, then the future can only be brighter!
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Hallucination Scene https://www.brutalresonance.com/review/black-magnet-black-magnet/ Industrial Metal Black Magnet Steven Gullotta Black Magnet's "Hallucination Scene" was a no-brain buy for me when it was first announced for pre-order. What is perhaps hysterical about my discover about Black Magnet was that I first discovered them through their personal Bandcamp. I thought to myself on their four track, self-titled EP, "Damn. This dude has some talent." Only I did not understand how underestimating my statement would soon become when "Hallucination Scene" was announced. 'Divination Equipment', one of the first singles to stream before the album launched, absolutely destroyed anything Black Magnet had out on their self-titled release. The album, when it came out, was thus deemed a brutal, punchy, and synthetically infectious debut full length from a relatively unknown project. I am sure that will change in time.The previously mentioned 'Divination Equipment' starts off the album and is a two-minute, ear destroying blast of sludgy industrial metal riffs and noise. 'Anubis' keeps the rhythm fast and frenetic. Black Magnet shows his chops at throwing off the listener with an extraordinary, brutal electronic breakdown that begins at the two-and-a-half minute mark. 'Punishment Map' is another quick and obliterating song that lasts for only one-and-a-half minutes, but it's the type of song I can replay three times in a row. It's also excellent for hitting your max-weight on a single rep at the gym. Stay swole, gym rats.Hallucination Scene by Black Magnet'Neuroprophet' lets the reverberating guitars sink deep into every ounce of your being with a lighter pace than previous songs. Hints of an oncoming doom hint early but come to fruition around the two-minute mark when percussive elements and awesome, raw electronic guitar plague the rest of the song. 'Trustfucker' gets more in line with dance oriented industrial metal weighing heavily on synthetic bliss. The last bit of the song becomes extremely crunchy with repetitious lyrics. Cleaner vocals take center stage on 'Crush Me' while the continued instrumental siege on all aural senses continues. 'Hegemon' might start off quiet and eerie but that's just a cinematic build up until around the one-minute mark synthesized prongs are let off. This is shortly before our beloved industrial guitars come back to life and bring us back into the doomed world of Black Magnet. Part of me though that this would have been a perfect song to start the album off with. Then again, perhaps the explosive fervor of 'Divination Equipment' helped to wane off anyone who dared not enter into the world of industrial metal. The final song on the album, 'Walking in the Dark', is a noisy and experimental concentration from Black Magnet. I found the steady, higher pitched notes to be a bit headache inducing even after coming back to it multiple times, but the production and mastery throughout the song was still noted.Many folks have been comparing Black Magnet's sound to eighties and nineties heavyweights such as Godflesh and Ministry, but the dude stands out in his own right. He may take influences from legends, but he's carving his own name into the scene with super-addictive blast beats and dirty, dirty industrial. The album is currently available in digital, 12" vinyl, and CD formats. It would be a shame if you didn't want to claim this album as your own. October 6, 2020 https://www.brutalresonance.com/review/black-magnet-black-magnet/ 450
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Black Magnet's "Hallucination Scene" was a no-brain buy for me when it was first announced for pre-order. What is perhaps hysterical about my discover about Black Magnet was that I first discovered them through their personal Bandcamp. I thought to myself on their four track, self-titled EP, "Damn. This dude has some talent." Only I did not understand how underestimating my statement would soon become when "Hallucination Scene" was announced. 'Divination Equipment', one of the first singles to stream before the album launched, absolutely destroyed anything Black Magnet had out on their self-titled release. The album, when it came out, was thus deemed a brutal, punchy, and synthetically infectious debut full length from a relatively unknown project. I am sure that will change in time.
The previously mentioned 'Divination Equipment' starts off the album and is a two-minute, ear destroying blast of sludgy industrial metal riffs and noise. 'Anubis' keeps the rhythm fast and frenetic. Black Magnet shows his chops at throwing off the listener with an extraordinary, brutal electronic breakdown that begins at the two-and-a-half minute mark. 'Punishment Map' is another quick and obliterating song that lasts for only one-and-a-half minutes, but it's the type of song I can replay three times in a row. It's also excellent for hitting your max-weight on a single rep at the gym. Stay swole, gym rats.
Hallucination Scene by Black Magnet
'Neuroprophet' lets the reverberating guitars sink deep into every ounce of your being with a lighter pace than previous songs. Hints of an oncoming doom hint early but come to fruition around the two-minute mark when percussive elements and awesome, raw electronic guitar plague the rest of the song. 'Trustfucker' gets more in line with dance oriented industrial metal weighing heavily on synthetic bliss. The last bit of the song becomes extremely crunchy with repetitious lyrics. Cleaner vocals take center stage on 'Crush Me' while the continued instrumental siege on all aural senses continues.
'Hegemon' might start off quiet and eerie but that's just a cinematic build up until around the one-minute mark synthesized prongs are let off. This is shortly before our beloved industrial guitars come back to life and bring us back into the doomed world of Black Magnet. Part of me though that this would have been a perfect song to start the album off with. Then again, perhaps the explosive fervor of 'Divination Equipment' helped to wane off anyone who dared not enter into the world of industrial metal. The final song on the album, 'Walking in the Dark', is a noisy and experimental concentration from Black Magnet. I found the steady, higher pitched notes to be a bit headache inducing even after coming back to it multiple times, but the production and mastery throughout the song was still noted.
Many folks have been comparing Black Magnet's sound to eighties and nineties heavyweights such as Godflesh and Ministry, but the dude stands out in his own right. He may take influences from legends, but he's carving his own name into the scene with super-addictive blast beats and dirty, dirty industrial. The album is currently available in digital, 12" vinyl, and CD formats. It would be a shame if you didn't want to claim this album as your own.
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Q: from php string to mysql date What I'm trying to do is insert credit card info from a form to my mysql database.
First of all,
the input format for the expire date will be MM / YY(with or without spaces) on the form and i'm trying to concat the "20" string to the year but I always get "20 YY" as a result, which cannot be recognised from mysql as a date.
I want to get the expire date to fit a format so later on it can be altered into a MySQL format. Any ideas?
This is my code so far:
<?php
                $cc_number="";
                $cc_expire="";
                $cc_cvc="";
                $cc_number=$_POST['number'];
                $cc_expire=$_POST['expiry'];
                $cc_cvc=$_POST['cvc'];
                $cc_pid=$_SESSION['pid'];

                /*edit the expire date*/
                $pieces=explode("/", $cc_expire);
                $expire_dd="01";
                $expire_mm=$pieces[0];

                $expire_yy="20".$pieces[1];
                $expire_yy=trim($expire_yy, "\x00..\x1F");

                //$cc_expire = $expire_yy.$expire_mm.$expire_dd;
                //$cc_expire = date('Y-m-d', strtotime(str_replace('-', '/', $cc_expire)));
                echo "expire_yy = ".$expire_yy;
                //echo "cc_expire = ".$cc_expire;
                if (isset($_POST["submit"])) {
                    if (empty($cc_number) || empty($cc_cvc) || empty($cc_expire)) {
                        echo "

All fields are mandatory.
";
                    }
                    else {
                        $cc_expire = date('Y-m-d', strtotime($cc_expire));
                        $sql = "INSERT INTO credit_card (credit_card_number, cvc, expiration_date, pid)
                                VALUES ('$cc_number', '$cc_cvc', '$cc_expire', $cc_pid)";
                        if ($dbconn->query($sql)) {
                            //echo "";
                        }
                        else {
                            echo "

Something went wrong.
";
                        }
                    }
                }
            ?>

I want for all the cards to get a mySql DATE format which will be 01-MM-YYYY.

A: Depending on how the data looks like in $cc_expire you may need to parse it first so this first:
 $cc_expire = "28-".str_replace(" ","-",cc_expire);

Which should give dd-mm-yyyy format (I've had a issue using '/' before when changing  dateformat)
Then do:
  $mysqldate = date("Y-m-d H:i:s", strtotime($cc_expire));

This should convert the cc_expire to mysql format ready for insertion.

A: strtotime() should work for you. learn more here http://www.w3schools.com/php/func_date_strtotime.asp

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Preparing for the college entrance exams SAT and ACT is challenging, even for students that are able to achieve success in the classroom naturally. But not every student learns the same way, and students with diagnosed learning disabilities require a learning environment and program that meets their specific needs. In many cases, when students with certain learning disabilities are taught using methods that match their needs, those students thrive and achieve success.
Preparing for these exams should be no different.
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2 Ocean County beaches were closed and several others are being closely monitored for high levels of bacteria by the New Jersey Department of Environmental.
The likely culprit is runoff from recent heavy thunderstorms. New samples were taken on Tuesday by the NJDEP and results are expected to be posted today.
Avon Road, a river beach in Pine Beach and Beachwood Beach West, a river beach in Beachwood, were closed by the NJDEP on Tuesday.
According to the NJDEP website, samples are analyzed for the presence of Enterococci, a type of bacteria found in animal and human waste. The State Sanitary Code requires that the concentration of bacteria not exceed 104 Enterococci/100 mL of sample. Higher readings are may be harmful to human health.
When a sample exceeds the State standard, additional sampling is conducted and continues each day until the sample result is below 104 Enterococci/100 mL. If two consecutive samples exceed the standard, the bathing beach closes until sample results are below the standard.
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The Opencom systems are hybrid systems, therefore an OpenCom installation can be initially deployed without Voice over IP (VoIP), then enabled at a later date should circumstances require it. This continuity continues on the handsets too with every system from the smallest to the largest using the same range of desk and DECT handsets. The handsets are easy to use, with menu driven inter-active displays.
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Inti Creates Reveals 2 New Titles at BitSummit
By Josh Speer / May 11th, 2018
Today at the BitSummit, Inti Creates revealed a whopper of a twofer with some fantastic new titles. One is the long awaited retro demake of Bloodstained, called Curse of the Moon. It features multiple playable characters, a NES artstyle bursting with personality and multiple endings. You'll take control of not only Miriam, but also Zangetsu, Alfred and Gebel. Each will have distinct ways of playing, as well as unique subweapons. Best of all, each character also provides you with an additional life as you adventure, as well as unique ways to navigate stages to find less dangerous routes. And if you're not confident in your abilities, you can choose to play in the Casual mode, which is far more forgiving. Curse of the Moon was made in tandem with the great Koji Igarashi, in case you were wondering why it so effortlessly evoked that Castlevania vibe. It's also slated to release for a host of systems – Steam, 3DS, Vita, PlayStation 4, XBox One and Nintendo Switch. But the best part about it? Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon releases in just a couple short weeks, on May 24th for only $9.99! That's fantastic news for fans of retro and especially Bloodstained.
But I mentioned two games, and the other one is no less exciting. Inti Creates created the popular Azure Striker Gunvolt series, and it has a new game with a surprise protagonist. None other than Copen gets the spotlight in the upcoming Gunvolt Chronicles – Luminous Avenger iX. Far less is known about this title, as it is still in development. So I can't tell you much about it, other than it looks gorgeous and is headed to the Nintendo Switch! Sad as I am to see the 3DS get less support these days, I'm also very happy to see amazing titles on my Switch. More details will be revealed about Luminous Avenger iX this Summer, so stay tuned to discover what's brewing over at Inti Creates.
I am personally very excited for both projects, especially the new entry in the Azure Striker Gunvolt series. Though I knew about the Bloodstained retro game for a while, I was blown away by how soon it's releasing. Inti Creates proves once again that they know retro gaming, which is why we keep covering them. Stay tuned to oprainfall for more info as it hits, and you can also read Inti Creates' full press release below!
Greetings from Kyoto!
At BitSummit, Japan's biggest indie game event, we were pleased to reveal for the first time today not one, but TWO brand new games: "Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon" and "Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX"
"Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon" is the title that we originally promised to make in tandem with Koji Igarashi during the Bloodstained Kickstarter campaign back in 2015. Mr. Igarashi's unmatched experience with these kinds of games combined with our staff's talent and enthusiasm for the project created a game that feels both nostalgic and like a fresh new experience at the same time.
Curse of the Moon is packed with the retro charm that made the legendary 2D action games of the 80s so enjoyable. Take control of one of four characters that can be interchanged at any time during gameplay: The sword-swinging exorcist Zangetsu, the whip-wielding heroine Miriam, the magic using alchemist Alfred, and Gebel, who can turn into a bat and take to the skies. You can experience multiple endings depending on how you interact with the characters you meet.
Luminous Avenger iX is a new title in the universe of the Gunvolt series, which began with 2014's Nintendo 3DS eShop title "Azure Striker Gunvolt," which was followed by 2016's "Azure Striker Gunvolt 2." This new title sees Gunvolt series anti-hero "Copen" take the starring role. The Inti Creates team is hard at work on this project centering around this popular character from the Gunvolt universe, and more details are to be announced this summer, so look forward to hearing more info soon!
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When you go to the doctor for an annual physical exam, you get professional feedback on your health. Often, this is when you learn if you have any medical issues that need to be resolved. And just like you can't fail a physical (no matter how poor your health may be), a house can't fail an inspection.
A home inspection is simply a visual examination of a house's overall condition. The home inspection report describes a house's physical shape and identifies what might need crucial repair or replacement. Although what's covered in a standard report can vary by inspector, typically the status of the following will be included: heating system, central air conditioning system, interior plumbing and electrical systems, roof, attic, visible insulation, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, foundation, basement and all structural components.
So, what are the deal breakers of a home inspection? That depends entirely on you. What is and is not a deal breaker depends on each person's preferences and needs. For example, an inspection that identifies damaged floor joists might be a deciding factor for one person who feels the problem is too expensive or time-consuming to fix.
However, the same trouble with joists might be absolutely acceptable for another client who has resources to fix the issue.
A good home inspector does not tell a customer whether or not to buy a house. Rather, it's his or her job to provide all the available information so that home buyers (or sellers) can make the decision right for them.
If you're considering buying a house and an inspector identifies problems with it, this doesn't automatically mean you shouldn't buy it. The findings simply mean you now know what you're getting into. If the plumbing needs to be replaced in six months, at least you won't be surprised when it happens. If major problems like this are found, the seller may agree to make the repairs. Of course, no house is perfect. It's quite normal for a residence to have some glitches. It just depends on how many faults you're willing to deal with before you walk away from the sale.
Besides having the right things covered in an inspection, you should also make sure you hire the right person for the job. Unfortunately, there's no surefire way to vet an inspector's complete history. However, there are a number of steps you can take to make an informed decision.
Consult your real estate attorney or ask friends, business acquaintances or professionals who understand the housing industry for a recommendation. If you already have someone in mind, ask the inspector for professional references and call the people on this list with specific questions about the inspector and the services provided. Before you hire someone, make sure you're comfortable with him or her first. Have a conversation ahead of time and review sample reports to make sure you can understand them.
ASHI recommends checking an inspector's qualifications, including his or her experience, training, professional affiliations and compliance with your state's regulations (if applicable). Besides ASHI, other reputable resources include the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) and the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).
A home inspection is not an appraisal, which determines market value, and it's not a municipal inspection, which verifies local code compliance. Inspectors won't survey inaccessible areas of home; they don't do any kind of destructive testing — only noninvasive visual assessments. The report won't include the condition of every nail, wire or pipe in the home. The report also does not guarantee a home's components will never fail or need repair in the future.


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Chris Benoit was a Canadian expert wrestler that received a net worth of 500 1000. Chris Benoit came into this world in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in May 1967 and passed out in June 2007. He wrestled for twenty two years in the World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment, World Championship Wrestling, Extreme Championships Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre. The World Heavyweight Championships in the WWE and the WCW World Heavyweight Championship was held by benoit. He was slated to win the 3rd world championships of his on the evening of the death of his. He became the 12th WWE Triple Crown Champion and the sixth WCW Triple Crown Champion and held a total of twenty two titles. He won the 2004 Royal Rumble winner as the #1 entrant and headlined many pay-per-views for the WWE. Benoit won the main event of WrestleMania XX in 2004. He held the WWE Intercontinental Championship 4 times and the WWE United States Championship 3 times. Benoit held the WWE Tag Team Championship with Edge two times, Kurt Angle, and Chris Jericho. Chris Benoit murdered his child as well as wife just before committing suicide on June twenty four, 2007 in the age of forty.
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The Indonesian Government Closes Komodo Island Because People Are Stealing Its Dragons
Posted on 2019/04/8
By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
Humans have done it again. Despite all the warning and thousands of awareness programs, it seems like we have not yet learned to really leave animals as they are. Poaching and hunting continue even now behind the veil. The target that is now raising eyebrows is the Komodo Dragon. One of the most popular places to see these wonderful reptiles is the island of Komodo in Indonesia. Tourists are allowed here but probably due to the lax of security, many Komodo dragons were being stolen and smuggled out. Now, the government of Indonesia has stepped in and has announced that the Komodo Island will be closed down for about a year from January 2020 as per Tempo. It was decided after a meeting held with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Currently, the government plans to keep it closed for about a year.
he government came to this decision after the East Java Police caught a smuggling ring which had stolen about forty-one Komodo dragons and was trying to trade them for about 500 million rupiahs, that is about AU $500 each on the international black market. The head of the special crimes unit of East Java Police, Senior Commander Akhmad Yusep Gunawan, claims that they had rescued about five baby Komodos from the reported animal smuggler. According to the Akhmad, these criminals were trying to smuggle these reptiles to three different countries present in Southeast Asia, and their route was going through the country of Singapore, as mentioned by The Jakarta Post.
Moreover, 5 smugglers were arrested for trafficking other animals along with the Komodo dragons – cockatoos, cassowaries, and bearcats. The dragons were to be sold online through social media -Facebook, according to the police spokesperson Frans Barung Mangera. Rofiq Ripto Himawan, a police commissioner, mentioned to Channel News Asia that the Komodo dragons were in demand among the people of Asia because they are used to make traditional medicine. They are also used to develop antibiotics.
The problem is: Komodo dragons happen to be one of the most endangered species present on this planet. It is only in the UNESCO World Heritage Komodo National Park present in East Nusa Tenggara that these reptiles could be found living in their own natural habitat. It was open for tourists to come and see how the reptiles lived peacefully in their habitat. But due to this constant smuggling, these areas will be closed down by the authorities. The rest of the region will remain open to the public. If we look at it logically, then this is a great step towards the conservation of Komodo dragons that is being taken by the government. As of now, the UNESCO states that only around 5,700 dragons are present around the park. That is quite a low number and without proper protection for the dragons to increase their population, this species might end up on the extinction list soon.
It's a great thing to see governments taking a step ahead in the preservation of animals but that's not enough. We need to participate to build a better future where we and animals could live together without breaching into each other's territory for personal gains.
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What is the best rated soundbar with wireless subwoofer? This has fast become a highly sought after answer as more homes look to upgrade to modern sound systems. However, do you know what a soundbar is or why it comes with a built-in subwoofer? If not, read on.
First and foremost, a soundbar can be connected to several devices such as a television and music player; and on occasion, the soundbar can connect wirelessly to tablet PC's and smart phones. The aim of the soundbar is to house a subwoofer (a complete loudspeaker) and when it's connected, it can produce sound. The soundbar can be somewhat small in terms of size but very powerful indeed.
Soundbars are technically horizontally designed so that they can produce the sound out further and wider. When the soundbar connects up to a television or computer, the sound can be projected out into the room. However, the sound can feel far crisper and smoother and often be extremely clear. You can get HD or sometimes surround sound which helps to ensure quality and high performance sound.
Buying the best rated soundbar with wireless subwoofer is incredibly simple and they can work amazingly well for your home too. The following are just some of the very best soundbars with built-in subwoofers to choose from today.
Getting more value for money is crucial and the best soundbar with built-in subwoofer can be far easier to find if you know what to look for. One of the top options to think about must be the Yamaha SRT-700 TV speaker base with dual built-in subwoofers. This is truly a lovely item to have within your home and you are going to treasure it for years to come.
The Yamaha is certainly a top quality name and you can be sure once you get your hands on this, you will love it! However, the soundbar is a little wider than some but that isn't such a bad thing and you are getting dual subwoofers too that are built-in. the sound is clear and crisp and certainly one to enjoy time after time whether you're watching sports or a movie.
The design is pretty nice though and it's built with space in mind so you aren't lumbered with a large soundbar but rather a more compact one. This is perfect as it means it can sit on top of any television and fit comfortably in any home too. The setup is incredibly simple and once you get everything working as it should, you'll enjoy it truly.
Anyone who wants a simple sounder will have to consider the Apex digital ASB-900 40 inch HD sound home theater soundbar. This comes with built-in subwoofers and there is a fantastic Bluetooth connection. Anyone who wants a sturdily designed soundbar will enjoy what this has to offer and it truly is a quality piece.
Surprisingly the cost for the Apex is very much affordable and that is one thing that sets it apart from the others. However, there is real quality here if you look for it and it is smartly designed as well which should appeal to most. There is such a lovely feel to this soundbar and it will fit comfortably in any home too.
The LED display is a lovely addition and the setup time required for this is only a few minutes at best. There is nothing too complicated to setup or work with so that's excellent. You should be able to use this within a few minutes of setup and then you can enjoy music and movies for the next however long you want to.
Getting great value for money with the Q Acoustics media 4 soundbar with built in subwoofer is almost too easy! With this machine you are going to get a high quality soundbar with all the elegance and sophistication you desire. The lovely shaping of the soundbar is unusual but appealing and it's going to look modern in any home also.
Since this comes with a digital optical and analog input it can be connected up to a number of devices. This is great as it means you can enjoy watching movies with the best sound or playing your games console! There is no end of options as to what you can connect this too. However, the media 4 features are nice and make streaming music effortlessly.
The construction is durable and very strong which makes this a reliable soundbar. You can see there has been a lot of time and effort put into this so it's not one to dismiss lightly. There is a lot of quality on show here and this soundbar will make watching TV even more enjoyable.
Choosing the best soundbar subwoofer combo isn't too difficult and the BOHM B3 sound base Bluetooth enabled home theater speaker with built-in subwoofer. You can get HD sounds and that will help to make your movies more enjoyable. The soundbar and subwoofer is truly perfect and it is easy to run as well.
The BOHM is a perfect addition to any household and it's certainly an affordable soundbar as well. However, once you have this connected, it can play movies and games and even your music effortlessly! You can enjoy the crisp and clear sound and the Bluetooth feature is lovely as well. You will find it to be incredibly simple to set the soundbar up and streaming music is far simpler too.
The soundbar is quite appealing in design and its construction is strong and durable. You are going to find the soundbar to be extremely easy to use and it will last time and time again. This modern design is very appealing and sleek as well. You will enjoy using this in your home.
Soundbars are supposed to look appealing as well as be affordable and combing those two factors isn't actually that difficult. There are many great soundbars to choose from including the Sony HTST9 7.1 sound bar with wireless subwoofer and HDMI cable. This has to be the best soundbar with wireless subwoofer HDMI and it certainly will become a very appealing tool for most households as well.
The Sony HTST9 looks utterly gorgeous and it isn't too wide either, it's nicely designed and is suitable for most homes as well. This can be placed in any room and it can be located underneath the TV or on top of the TV if you so wish. However, the wireless subwoofer is incredibly easy to connect to and setting this up should take a matter of minutes at best.
Buyers have the ability to stream music from a variety of devices through the Bluetooth connectivity. However, the HDMI connectivity makes it very simple to connect this up. You are going to adore the look of the soundbar and it's an affordable soundbar too.
When it comes to getting the best soundbar with wireless subwoofer and Bluetooth you might want to consider the Yamaha YAS-203 sound bar with Bluetooth and wireless subwoofer. The soundbar is quite an appealing little tool and it is going to be a perfect fit for almost any home and any room. However, there is quite a lot of quality on offer here and it's one that stands out for the right reasons.
The soundbar comes with a wireless subwoofer and it can be wall mounted if you are lacking space. However, you don't need to mount the device if you don't want to but it's a great option to consider. The connectivity is both wired and wireless via Bluetooth so that is an appealing features to say the least.
The soundbar is a perfect addition for larger televisions such as forty inch or higher. You are going to find the costs aren't overly expensive and it does offer a lot of quality too. The construction is extremely durable and impressive.
The Turcom TS-404 2.1 channel stereo HDTV home theater surround sound soundbar with wireless subwoofer is the best TV soundbar with subwoofer. As soon as you see this beautiful little soundbar you are going to love it; and it truly does offer such high quality! The cost is actually really good and affordable so that is really quite important.
This soundbar is truly an excellent tool as it offers great surround sound as well. The built-in wireless Bluetooth connection is lovely and super easy to use as well. This feature will allow you to stream audio from a variety of devices to the soundbar; you can connect to your tablet or phone and enjoy your music there. The RCA input is a lovely addition and the HDMI connectivity makes it easy to setup also.
The Turcom is a perfect option for any televisions and it's quite compact too. Now, compact is good as it means it isn't too noticeable and it can sit comfortably on top or below TV's. The soundbar can be easily connected and you can enjoy the crisp sound for your movies as well.
The LG Electronics LAP240 sound plate 100w slim 4.1 surround sound speaker system with built-in sub woofer and Bluetooth is a lovely soundbar. This has to be the best soundbar with subwoofer under 300 or at least amongst the very best. You are not only getting an affordable soundbar but a top quality one too.
The soundbar is perfect for larger televisions such as thirty two inch or even a fifty inch TV and they will offer perfect sound for every room. The soundbar itself isn't overly long, it stands around twenty two inches but it's great as you don't want a huge soundbar that detracts from the rest of the room. The Bluetooth connectivity is an excellent feature and it is a sturdy tool as well.
The subwoofer is built-in and this certainly offers great performance. You are not going to find another tool quite like this and its simplicity with elegance! Most will absolutely enjoy what this has to offer and it will make your televisions more appealing as well.
Choosing between one soundbar and another can be tough but when you have a limit to work with, things can be slightly tougher although, not impossible. So, which is the best soundbar with wireless subwoofer under 300? That may fall to the VIZIO SB3851-CO 38 inch 5.1 channel sound bar with wireless subwoofer. The soundbar does look to be an appealing tool and one that can fit nicely in any home worldwide.
The great thing about this soundbar is the subwoofer; this is very powerful and packs a real punch when it comes to performance. You will not ask for anything better when it comes to soundbars and this will be one to enjoy time and time again. The costs are reasonable too which of course is always a bonus. However, the wireless feature is perfect.
Most would believe it's hard to connect the subwoofer since its wireless but in actual fact it's not. This connects via Bluetooth and even if you place this at the other side of the room, it will be easy to connect still. You are going to enjoy how simple the setup is and how beautiful it sounds once ready. It can be mounted to the wall if needs be or placed strategically around the room.
The Yamaha YAS-106 Soundbar with dual built-in subwoofers has to be the best soundbar with subwoofer under 200 or at least, one of the very best available today. The soundbar truly offers the quality you need without compromising design or style. The ultra slim design is a firm favorite and it helps to ensure this will fit comfortably in any home with ease.
You can place the soundbar on top of the television or underneath it; you can even place this around the room to get more value from this. The smooth sounds are crisp and clear and it makes watching movies and listening to music a lot better. However, you can see there is true quality to come from this item and it's one to enjoy time and time again.
Setting this machine up won't be an issue as you need an HDMI cable, once you hook that up, it's good to go. However, if you don't want to use an HDMI cable, you can also opt for the analog or optical connections depending on which you prefer. That shows its versatility and it makes this a perfect addition to any household.
The LG LAS465 2.1 Channel 300w soundbar with wireless subwoofer is truly a top option to get your hands on today. This soundbar is very lovely and super appealing too so this should fit lovely and conveniently into any home. However, this is the best soundbar with wireless subwoofer under 200 and it brings the quality to the table.
The LG is a name most people adore and it certainly doesn't let you down in this department. This soundbar with wireless subwoofer appeals to the softer side of homes. There is the internal six speaker feature and the additional subwoofer is easy to connect to. There are no wires to contend with when it comes to the subwoofer so that will make it easier to setup.
However, the soundbar does offer high performance and it comes with a 2.1 channel 300 watt power as well, it's quality at its best. However, you have the ability to stream via Bluetooth and setting this up with your TV's or your computers will be a piece of cake.
When you have a limit or range that you can't go over, it makes spending a little tougher. You have to be more conscious about what you're buying and you must ensure it truly is the best. However, while that may sound extremely tough, it actually is very simple. Buying the best soundbar with subwoofer under 100 is easy and the Samsung Jensen JSBW-650 Wall mountable 2.1 channel Bluetooth soundbar speaker with built-in subwoofer is a perfect little soundbar to consider. You aren't going to spend any more than necessary and yet you're getting a quality item.
The Jensen looks utterly gorgeous and very subtle! That is an appealing feature for most to deal with and it will make it more attractive to buyers. However, since the soundbar looks good, it will sit in any home without causing too much fuss. This can be wall mounted for ease or if you aren't a fan of mounting this to the wall then you can place on top of your TV.
There is a RCA analog input jack and setting this up will be a piece of cake too. This is such a quality tool however and once you get this started in your home, you will adore it. There is so much on offer here and yet you don't have to part with a lot of money which is perfect.
The LG Electronics SH4 2.1 channel 300w soundbar with wireless subwoofer has to be the best soundbar with wireless subwoofer for the money. LG is a big name and you know you're going to get an excellent quality tool as well and the LG doesn't let you down in any way! Setup takes only a few minutes and once it's ready, it can be used wherever and whenever.
The LG comes with 300 watts of power and a 2.1 channel feature too. The Bluetooth streaming feature is truly a lovely addition to any home and it's going to offer more power and performance for what you're getting. The ASC features are amazing and you can be sure to get everything you need without overstretching the budget.
Buyers will love how sleek and elegant the soundbar is and connecting to the subwoofer isn't too difficult either. The wireless feature is easy to use and you don't have to worry too much about connecting it up. You will love how fantastic your movies and music will sound.
Money doesn't stretch as far as we would like but that doesn't mean to say you still can't get great value as long as you're willing to look for it. The Yamaha ATS-1050-R soundbar with Bluetooth and dual built-in subwoofers has to be the best soundbar and subwoofer for the money. This is not only a great quality soundbar but extremely affordable too.
The overall design is pretty simple and yet it looks amazing. You get an ultra thin look and it's very compact. This can be placed above your television or underneath it if you so wish and it offers great sound quality as well. The Bluetooth wireless music streaming feature is perfect and it allows you to stream music from your tablet or smart phone too.
The soundbar and subwoofer can in fact complement your television nicely and it's certainly going to appeal to most buyers as well. However, this comes with a simple setup; you have only one cable to connect this up to your chosen device and then it's good to go. It can be wall mounted if you wanted and positioning this can be extremely flexible too.
Choosing the best budget sounder with subwoofer isn't as difficult as you might think. One of the best must be the Nakamichi NK4 300W 38 inch 2.1 channel sound bar with wired subwoofer. Soundbars such as this are truly at the top end of the scale and you cannot ask for more. As soon as you set your eyes on this, you will fall in love.
However, the subwoofer comes wired and while you may be a little apprehensive about this, it's really good. Yes, you are wired up but it's only one small wire and that's hardly noticeable. Connecting up with this will be very simple and you shouldn't run into too much trouble either. This is such a lovely soundbar and subwoofer.
There are four different sound modes to choose from which are movie, music, surround and news so you get a great selection. The plug and play feature is perfect too as it makes it far simpler to get setup. The price is also very affordable too so that is a real plus point.
Soundbars are important features in any home and you can get so much quality in such a small package. However, you don't have to pay a fortune and that's the key point to remember. You can get so much for so little and you can enjoy listening to movies and music in style. Buying the best soundbar with built-in subwoofer can be simple and you really do have many amazing choices to consider.


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Dropmix is the Coolest Game You'll Probably Never Play
Harmonix has sure had a run.
Though most will immediately think of them as the company that flooded living rooms with plastic guitars, I remember back to the time I spent with their opening gambit on the PS2, Frequency. Now, I've written about Frequency before and how it was a particularly special game for me, but its also notable for just how perfectly it represented the Harmonix mission statement as a whole, offering a gateway for music lovers to engage with it without having to actually be proficient at an instrument. This would, of course, carry through the rest of their catalog, making them a source of consistent innovation, even if said innovations didn't always light the world on fire.
Unfortunately, Harmonix is long past that peak. Those same guitars now infest basements and thrift stores, reminding us of a music game hysteria that may never return. Still, they persist, even through years of rough turnover and a struggle to find their place in the modern landscape. Rock Band 4 felt like a last attempt to recapture the magic, a reunion tour of sorts for our aged virtual band long after the novelty had worn off for most. For a team with such a persistent vision, but unable to go back to those familiar hits ever again, where was music gaming left to go?
Dropmix answers that, in a way, but also leaves us with more questions.
Let's get something out of the way first – Dropmix is incredibly cool. In fact, it's one of the most interesting games I've ever played, introducing some mind-blowing new tech whilst at the same time taking me back to those memories I had of Frequency; when I would spend hours creating sonic masterpieces that only I would ever hear. It's a game that you instantly want to show to other people (and in my case, rather persistently) because you need them to know that such a weird, awesome thing exists.
Then, of course, comes the part when you actually do try to explain it. In that moment, you likely have the same problem that Harmonix's marketing team did.
Is it a board game? Not really. Is it a video game? Kinda. I mean, look, you just have to try it.
This is where the problems for Dropmix begin. It's similar to VR in that way. You can tell your friends about how fun it is. They may even believe you, but they'll likely still not care to put on that headset. Bringing a giant box to a social gathering and telling people you want to play a kinda-sorta card game is a tough sell. It's why a lot of Dropmix owners will skip the "game" aspects entirely and just use it to be a virtual DJ. While the multi-player Clash mode is serviceable, the solo Freestyle feature is arguably the only thing you'll ever need to have a good time.
Using a board with colored panels, every Dropmix card represents an instrument track, typically from a famous song. Connecting the board to the mobile app will then play whatever combination of cards you happen to put down, adjusting the BPM and key so that they all sound (relatively) good together. While some rare combinations will sound downright offensive, Harmonix is generally telling the truth when they say it's difficult to make a bad mix, and have built a feature within the app to allow you to save and share your favorites. Once again, I'm reminded of my Frequency remixes that will forever remain unappreciated on my memory card, feeling somewhat vindicated that I can now spam my Twitter feed with 47 variations of Call Me Maybe.
By default, the game comes with 60 cards, though it's important to point out that doesn't mean 60 songs. You see, since each card is only one instrument track, the guitar and vocals of the same song, for example, would be two different cards. There's a lot of variety, for sure, but it also means that the starter pack and the expansions are separated in a weird, arbitrary manner, loosely categorized by genre. One song's individual parts could be spread across four different packs, some of which are retailer exclusive. You can begin to see the problem here.
Many of these retailers aren't even aware they carry Dropmix, let alone where it can be found in their stores. My local Target had it thrown behind the Plug and Play machines in the gaming section, but had the card expansions over in the toy area. My local Walmart had it with the board games. My local Gamestop had it tucked under a pile of Funko Pops.
Granted, everything in Gamestop is tucked under a pile of Funko Pops.
So we have an incredible product that's hard to market and hard to merchandise, and you can see why Dropmix hasn't exactly taken the world by storm. The price doesn't help either, though Amazon has recently offered the game at a significant discount from its original $100 MSRP. The same can't be said for the card packs, which are becoming increasingly rare. One in particular, Astro, is fetching prices as high as $40 or $50 in some locations. This is for 16 cards. This isn't even taking into account the smaller five card "discover" packs, which are even harder to find. I've had some luck, as a savvy consumer going out of my way to pester every poor employee I could find, but the chances of a new customer stumbling into a display and buying Dropmix sight unseen are low, and it's for that reason that I worry for the future of a game that only released back in September.
As it stands, Harmonix are still on schedule to release more expansions in 2018, including a pair of Country packs, but have nothing announced beyond that. I still play the game every day, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't in a mad scramble to find cards because I worry the game could be discontinued at any moment. It's a shame, really, because Dropmix, in many ways, is the ultimate realization of that Harmonix promise – a way to feel like a musician without any barriers for talent, only imagination.
Look, you just have to try it.
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Сугавара () — имя собственное; распространено в виде фамилий.
 Сугавара, Бунта (1933—2014) — японский киноактёр и сэйю.
 Сугавара, Джулия (род. 1982) — канадская регбистка.
 Сугавара, Ёсимаса (род. 1941) — японский автогонщик.
 Сугавара, Кадзухико (род. 1927) — японский конькобежец.
 Сугавара, Коити (род. 1950) — японский бобслеист.
 Сугавара, Кэндзи (род. 1926) — японский актёр.
 Сугавара, Норико (род. 1972) — японская дзюдоистка.
 Сугавара, Риса (род. 1977) — японская гимнастка.
 Сугавара, Садатоси (род. 1939) — японский волейболист и тренер.
 Сугавара, Сатоси (род. 1959) — японский бобслеист.
 Сугавара, Такэо (род. 1938) — японский легкоатлет.
 Сугавара, Тиэко (род. 1976) — японская фехтовальщица.
 Сугавара, Тэрухито (род. 1972) — японский автогонщик.
 Сугавара, Юкинари (род. 2000) — японский футболист.
 Сугавара, Ясабуро (род. 1952) — японский борец вольного стиля, чемпион Азиатских игр, призёр Олимпийских игр и чемпионатов мира.
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 Дочь Сугавара-но Такасуэ — автор произведения дневникового жанра «Одинокая луна в Сарасина», созданного в XI веке в Японии в эпоху Хэйан.


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