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Monthly Archives : July 2011
29/07/2011Ian Chaddock No Comment
DANGEROUS MIND
Hitting the UK with the GUANTANAMO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, Big Cheese caught up with punk rock legend Jello Biafra to talk mayoral bids and playing Israel…
Is it true you're thinking about running for mayor of San Francisco again?
"No, I'd make a better mayor than the last few we've had, but then again so would a cockroach."
Do you think that the current political climate could see a return to good, angry punk rock rather than what is deemed 'pop punk' these days?
"The very lightweight nature of the shit side of pop punk is enough reason right there. There's nothing like taking the rock out of punk is there? Granted, a lot of the bands who initially got big doing that got there because they had talent and some good songs but every time I hear another kissy ass copycat of that stuff it sounds more like the Eagles with loud guitars than anything that means punk to me, and any girly lyrics, out of my stereo it goes. Life is too short to listen to bad music."
What do you think about Obama and the state of America today?
"Worst fears are coming true. I said as he got in is it's another Bill Clinton, who also used the word 'hope' to market himself. So all the people who did have hope and registered and voted for the first time, if they didn't see some results may have never participated or voted again. Local elections are what really matter. They decide where a lot of that tax money actually gets spent. We could build some housing for poor people or build a golf course. It matters in schools because, at least in America, the fundamentalist Christian right is relentless at trying to inject their points of view into the regular school curriculum and having evolution kicked out of science books. The problem being that most school text books in the country are published in Texas where they are very strong so if they get censored in Texas they get censored for the whole country."
You've collaborated with a lot of musicians over the years. Is there anyone else you would like to work with?
"Eugene from Gogol Bordello was proposing a project with him, me and Max Cavalera all at once but I have no idea how that would work, when we would do it, or any of the three of us will have the time. So I don't know how much more of that I'm going to able to do because the priority now that I finally have a band again has to be the Guantanamo School Of Medicine. It's an outlet for all those piled songs I've had in my closet that I've never been able to dust off, get recorded and play. If there are any collaborations it may be in another art field. I'm starting to get a few feelers big and small for film and the last couple never quite happened so maybe I shouldn't talk about it."
How did it go in Israel? Did you play a show in the end?
"I pulled the plug. It just got too heavy for a lot of bad reasons. I finally felt that I led my band too far into uncharted waters and was a bad leader in that regard. I may be used to taking all kinds of heat and sticking my neck out but not everybody else in the band was used to this experience. I just couldn't drag them any further and decided to just use my plane ticket and just go to Israel and check out the situation."
Guantamo School Of Medicine tour the UK in August.
5 Birmingham O2 Academy
6 London O2 Academy
7 Rebellion Festival, Blackpool
9 Glasgow O2 Academy
10 Galway Roisin Dubh
11 Dublin Button Factory
12 Cork Cyprus Avenue
UK SUBS ENDORSE IT IN DORSET
We talked to punk legend and UK SUBS frontman Charlie Harper about the band's upcoming performance at the Vive Le Rock sponsored Endorse It In Dorset Festival in August.
Here's what he had to say.
You're playing with the Rezillos, New Model Army and more on a farm for Endorse It In Dorset Festival. Got anything special planned?
"Well as we're playing on a farm, we'll be playing 'Down On The Farm' of course. It's a good festival. They wanted us to do it last year but we couldn't so we're really happy to head down this year."
Will you be playing a different set down in Dorset?
"We are planning on making it more of a festival set. We're working right now on a rain song incase it rains. We can welcome the rain, we're not frightened of rain. Here we are, dancing in the mud kind of thing. It's going to be quite a goody, it's coming along. Then we have
You're playing with The Wurzels too?
[sings] "I've got a brand new combine harvester…"
For more info and tickets for the festival, head to Endorseit.co.uk
PURSEY REFORMS ORIGINAL SHAM 69
VIVE PRESENTS ENDORSE IT FESTIVAL!
VIVE LE ROCK MAGAZINE IS PROUD TO PRESENT ENDORSE IT FESTIVAL. AFTER THE GREAT SUCCESS OF GUILFEST WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT WEEKEND!
WE ARE IN THE COUNTDOWN TO ENDORSE IT 2011
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Latest Line up…
Below is a selection of the main acts and the days that they are on.
See programme for full details of stages etc
SUBGIANT
PETER & TTB
CITIZEN FISH
CROPDUSTERS
URBAN VOODOO MACHINE
ZODIAC MINDWARP & TLR
ALABAMA 3 ACOUSTIC
SCRUMPY SUNDAY feat. THE WURZELS
NEW MARCH VIOLETS SINGLE
LEEDS GOTH LEGENDS THE MARCH VIOLETS HAVE JUST RELEASED THEIR RATHER GREAT NEW SINGLE. CHECK IT OUT AT-
The new "Love Will Kill You" EP is now available to download for free via the PledgeMusic site
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the … dates/5430
MORE ADAM ANT
Adam Ant & The Good The Mad & the Lovely Posse
have announced the next leg of their tour starting in November 2011 with more dates and venues to follow as soon as confirmed.
The dates so far:
5th – London, Under the Bridge
8th – London, Phoenix Cinema
27th – Chichester, West Dean Festival 2011
November 11th – Bristol O2 Academy
November 12th – Leamington Spa Assembly
November 13th – Bournemouth Pavillion
November 18th – Eastleigh Concorde Club
November 19th – London (Venue to be confirmed)
December 2nd – Tunbridge Wells Assembly Theatre
December 3rd – Portsmouth Pyramids
December 4th – Cambridge Corn Exchange
December 6th – Guildford Civic Hall
December 8th – Nottingham Rock City
December 9th – Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall
December 10th – Leeds O2 Academy
December 11th – Edinburgh Picture House
December 13th – Newcastle O2 Academy
DEVO USA TOUR
devo are on tour in America right now. see the Spub Boys at-
Belly Up
National Western Complex (Denver County Fair)
San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
San Bernardino,
Del Mar Racetrack
Del Mar,
Agoura Hills,
The Mountain Winery
Saratoga,
Woodinville,
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REZILLOS HIT THE ROAD
The Rezillos head out on tour in August-including a date at the Vive Le Rock sponsored Endorse It festival. see you there!
Fri August 12 – Bristol
The Fleece
http://www.thefleece.co.uk/
Sat August 13 – Exeter
"Endorse It In Dorset" Festival
http://www.endorseit.co.uk/
Sun August 14 -Birmingham
Hare and Hounds
http://hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk/
Sat September 10 -Durham
Durham PunkFest
THANKYOU GUILFEST
Vive Le Rock just wants to say a huge thanks to everyone who came to the Big Cheese and Vive Le Rock stages at Guilfest. It was an incredible weekend.Special thanks to Tony, Stan and Mick and of course all the sounds guys, roadies and bands. Highlights included, well everything, but special mentions to Department S, anwl, UK Subs, 999, Neville Staple, the Skints-I could go on all day. It was brilliant\!!! Thanks again. Vive Le Rock-see you in 2012!!!
DAMNED 35TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
The Mighty Damned head out on tour, including USA 35th anniversary dates, just announced-
13th – Finland, TammerFest
14th – Finland, Tavastia, Helsinki
22nd – Wickerman
5th – Blackpool, Rebellion
13th – The Bulldog Bash
28th – Solfest
20th – US – Cambridge, MA, Middle East
22nd – US – New York,NY, Irving Plaza
23rd – US – Washington DC, Black Cat
25th – US – Chicago,IL, Metro/Smart Bar
27th – US – Seattle, WA, Showbox at The Market
29th – US – San Francisco, CA, Slim's
30th – US – Los Angeles, CA, House Of Blues
31st – US – Anaheim, CA, House Of Blues
1st – US – San Diego, CA, House Of Blues
9th – Bristol, O2 Academy
10th – Birmingham,O2 Academy
11th – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
12th – London, Roundhouse
13th – Brighton, East Wing
14th – Norwich, UEA
15th – Nottingham, Rock City
17th – Newcastle, O2 Academy
18th – Leeds, O2 Academy
19th – Manchester, Academy
20th – Edinburgh, Picture House
JET-UK SUBS GUITAR AUCTION
From the brilliant www.uksubstimeandmatter.net website-and for a great cause.
JET'S GUITAR UP FOR AUCTION!
Message from JET:
A massive thank you to everyone who has bought the recent UK Subs 'Tour In Progress' DVD for the 'charity fund' for my family in Japan. I would also like to thank everybody who has donated to our 'Japanese earthquake relief fund' box on the merchandise desk at Subs gigs. We will continue this until 7th August, which is the end of this year's Rebellion Festival in Blackpool.
I have been thinking what I can do myself to help, and I have decided to sell one of my guitars and donate all profit to Hitachi city in Japan where I am from.
The guitar I have decided to 'auction' is called a Sparrow guitar, being a Rat Rod Ace model. The company is based in Vancouver, Canada. I bought it in June 2008. A custom made one-of-a-kind based on a Les Paul model. 1 bridge pick up only with Bigsby fitted. Some of you might have seen me using this guitar over the last few years at UK Subs gigs, or as a back up in my guitar rack. Here are the specifics of my Sparrow:
Brand: Sparrow
Model: Rat Rod Ace
Colour: TV Yellow
Scale: 24-3/4"
Body: Mahogany/Maple top
Neck shape: 50's rounded
Controls: 1 Volume/1 Tone
The guitar maker started around 2005, I was probably one of the first ones to use this guitar in the UK and Europe. Other musicians in the artist section on their website are: The Aggrolites, HorrorPops, Roger Miret & The Disasters, Street Dogs, US Bombs and Duff Mckagan etc.
This was my project guitar for the future Subs gigs/recordings and I've had it modified a bit over the last few years. I was also planning to do more with it in the future, such as neck reshaping and refrets etc. So far I have replaced the original pick up to Bare Knuckle pick ups Rebel Yell humbucker.
The bridge is changed to Gotoh; tuning pegs are changed to Gotoh 1/18 ratio for better tuning stability. The strap pins are also changed to Schaller strap pins. The guitar was with me in the studio when we recorded the latest album Work In Progress but not actually used on any of the recording.
The guitar itself is still a great condition, only 2 or 3 dents!
Please check the photos. Click images to enlarge.
There is a lacquer paint crack on the back of the neck joint but this doesn't affect the sound at all! A hardcase will also come with the guitar, but not the original case, as I never received it in the first place when I got this guitar.
At the moment, Ernie Ball 11-48 strings are on this guitar. If you prefer lighter gauge I will put 10-46 on for you.
Furthermore, I would also suggest that you change the nut when you get this guitar. For my personal taste, the nut is cut a little too deep. Fitting a new nut is around £20-£30. It will be well worth spending that for a much better tuning stability.
I will ship this guitar with the case anywhere in the world at your own cost.
You can also pick it up at any UK Subs gig. That would also make a good photo opportunity for the Time & Matter website!
Any questions that you have then please do not hesitate to ask me via my Facebook page www.facebook.com/jet13records or via the auction e-mail address uksubsauction@aol.co.uk
Good luck with your bids!
Cheers – Jet
DETAILS OF THIS AUCTION…
All bids must be made to the auction e-mail address:
uksubsauction@aol.co.uk ONLY.
The latest HIGHEST BID will be updated regularly on a daily basis, on this website and on the U.K. Subs' Facebook page.
Any bid you make should be at least £5-00 more than the current bid.
You will be notified if you are in the 'winning bid' position, and will receive updates from the auction administrator.
Closing date and time for bids will be:
Tuesday 2nd August 2011 at 9.00pm (UK time).
The winning bid payment can be made via paypal, personal cheque* or cash.
Jet's preference is that if you are going to the Rebellion Festival this year, he would love to present you with the guitar there, and collect the cash for your winning bid…
*Subject to the cheque clearing.
CURRENT HIGH BID:
£200-00
(Updated 19 July – 13:39)
If you are bidding, please include your full name and where you are from. Thanks.
FURTHER PHOTOS…
MARKY RAMONE & BERMONDSEY JOYRIDERS LIVE PHOTOS
All live photos below copyright Samantha Bruce.
Look out for reviews of these recent gigs in the upcoming issue 4 of Vive Le Rock!
MARKY RAMONES BLITZKREIG
BERMONDSEY JOYRIDERS
VLR STAGE TIMES FOR GUILFEST
We can announce the stage times for the Vive Le Rock Stage and Big Cheese Cave for this weekend's Guilfest below.
For more info and ticket details go to Guilfest.co.uk
VIVE LE ROCK STAGE
START FINISH FRIDAY 15th JULY
21:00 22:00 999
19:40 20:30 The Lurkers
18:45 19:15 The Lambrettas
17:50 18:20 The Grit
17:00 17:30 Department S
16:10 16:40 Dirty Rotten Scroundrels
15:20 15:50 The Liabilities
14:30 15:00 Avondale 45
13:40 14:10 On Trial UK
22:20 23:10 Neville Staple
20:40 21:30 Anti Nowhere League
19:45 20:15 Missing andy
18:50 19:20 The Sexpistols Experience
18:00 18:30 DC Fontana
17:10 17:40 Stone Foundation
16:20 16:50 Night of Treason
15:30 16:00 Skurvi
14:40 15:10 The Hype
13:50 14:20 Accident Gallery
13:00 13:30 The Little Bleeders
12:10 12:40 Garageland
SUNDAY 17th JULY
20:00 21:00 UK Subs
18:45 19:30 The Skints
17:50 18:20 Random Hand
17:00 17:30 Dirty Revolution
16:10 16:40 New Town Kings
15:20 15:50 The New Forbidden
14:30 15:00 Levi Roots
13:40 14:10 I Know Kung Fu
12:50 13:20 KFC
12:00 12:30 Green Side Down
BIG CHEESE CAVE
22:00 23:00 Funeral for a Friend
20:50 21:30 My Passion
19:55 20:25 Pure Reason Revolution
19:00 19:30 Attack! Attack!
18:10 18:40 Library of June
17:20 17:50 Pint Shot Riot
16:30 17:00 Computers
15:40 16:10 What is Life For?
14:50 15:20 Goodnight Vienna
14:00 14:30 Voodoo Johnson
13:10 13:40 Max Raptor
12:20 12:50 The Retox
22:10 23:10 Skindred
21:00 21:40 Sonic Boom Six
20:10 20:40 Dinosaur Pile Up
19:20 19:50 The Xcerts
18:30 19:00 Lower Than Atlantis
17:40 18:10 Anzi Destruction
16:50 17:20 Marner Brown
16:00 16:30 Subsource
15:10 15:40 Prince Charming
14:20 14:50 Blitz Kids
13:30 14:00 Franklin
12:45 13:15 Black Canons
12:00 12:30 Boldly Goin' Nowhere
21:00 22:00 Gallows
19:50 20:30 The Defiled
18:55 19:25 Cerebral Ballzy
18:00 18:30 Revoker
17:10 17:40 Exit International
16:20 16:50 Death of Thieves
15:30 16:00 Tensheds
14:40 15:10 A Wolf Like Me
13:50 14:20 Four Short of a Miracle
13:00 13:30 Nylon Sky
12:10 12:40 Play Dead Sister
MARY CHAIN REISSUES
13/07/2011Hugh Galland No Comment
PSYCHOCANDY [Deluxe 2 CD + DVD Edition, EDSG 8006]
DARKLANDS [Deluxe 2 CD + DVD Edition, EDSG 8007]
AUTOMATIC [Deluxe 2 CD + DVD Edition, EDSG 8008]
HONEY'S DEAD [Deluxe 2 CD + DVD Edition, EDSG 8009]
STONED AND DETHRONED [Deluxe 2 CD + DVD Edition, EDSG 8010]
MUNKI [Deluxe 2 CD + DVD Edition, EDSG 8011]
A violent and electrifying presence on the 80s and 90s indie scene, The Jesus And Mary Chain had a profound impact on the music of their generation and played an integral part in shaping the sound of British music for years to come. A full set of deluxe Expanded Edition reissues of their entire discography of studio albums has been undertaken by the Edsel label (of the Demon Music Group), with each individual release containing the original album re-mastered, a bonus disc of outtakes, b-side, unreleased and otherwise hard to find material, a DVD containing promo videos and TV appearances and an extensive booklet containing lyrics, rare memorabilia and exclusive interviews, and illustrated with never before seen photos. Coming out in chronological order, the first two of this six album series — Psychocandy and Darklands — will hit stores September 19th, followed by Automatic and Honey's Dead on September 26th, and culminating in Stoned & Dethroned and Munki, out on October 3rd. Although subject to re-marketing campaigns in the past, this is the first time the band's albums have received the expanded treatment.
Since its first release in November 1985 Psychocandy, The Jesus And Mary Chain's debut album has come to be regarded as a classic (recently appearing on the NME's list of the Top 50 Greatest Debut Albums Ever and Q Magazine's list of the 100 Greatest British Albums) while continuing to exert considerable influence on contemporary bands. The deluxe expanded edition of Psychocandy features all the original non-album b-sides, previously unreleased demos, and rare outtakes. Controversial early track "Jesus Fuck" (which the pressing plant at the time refused to manufacture) is contained herein intact, as are all the BBC Radio Sessions that the band recorded for John Peel during this period (including the legendary 1985 acoustic session) and their seminal debut single "Upside Down", the release that put Creation Records on the map as documented in the recent film of the same name.
The accompanying Psychocandy DVD has all the original promo videos, alongside previously unreleased TV appearances, including their live debut on the Old Grey Whistle Test, and never before seen footage of the infamous riot at North London Polytechnic with excerpts of the band's performance, interviews with all four original members, and scenes of the crowd destroying the venue! The accompanying booklet contains exclusive new interviews, including an extensive contribution from Psychocandy-era drummer Bobby Gillespie (who went onto fame as front-man of Primal Scream), and his elusive predecessor Murray Dalglish.
Following up their explosive debut, The Jesus And Mary Chain released Darklands, a more subtle album featuring their biggest chart hit "April Skies". The deluxe expanded edition of Darklands features such gems as the Some Candy Talking EP, a previously unreleased but much sought-after Janice Long session from 1986, an alternate version of the "Some Candy Talking" single recorded for the NME, a recently unearthed version of the track "Darklands" with strings, and a BBC audio interview with Jim and William Reid from 1987. The accompanying DVD has all the promo videos including the band-made film for "Kill Surf City" and previously unreleased archival TV appearances, including their only appearance on Top Of The Pops and ITV's short-lived rival program The Roxy.
Fusing rock 'n' roll with the latest technology, third album Automatic experimented with drum machines, samples and sequenced bass, matched up with pop hooks and buzz-saw guitars. Tight and concise and bursting with catchy melodies, this is probably the easiest entry point into The Jesus And Mary Chain back catalogue for the casual listener.
The Automatic bonus disc includes the Sidewalking EP, live tracks previously unreleased on CD, rarities such as the 1988 re-record of early b-side "Just Out Of Reach" and a radio advertisement for the Automatic tour. Offered for the first time on DVD is the band-made film for "Just the Out Of Reach" along with previously unreleased archival TV appearances, including two complete live performances from SNUB TV, and two MTV features including the Reid brothers' confrontational exchange with a hapless VJ.
Back with a bang in 1992, The Jesus And Mary Chain released their critically acclaimed fourth album Honey's Dead. A startling trailer for the album to come top ten hit single "Reverence" married a hypnotic drum loop and propulsive percussion to sheet metal feedback and iconoclastic lyrics. Filtering their trademark combination of noise and melody through state-of-the-art production techniques, the Reid brothers reinvented themselves for a new decade.
The deluxe expanded Honey's Dead contains the Rollercoaster EP, a rarely heard alternate version of "Why'd You Want Me", and a complete live set from their Rollercoaster package tour, along with remixes and radio interviews. The DVD includes the controversial video for "Teenage Lust", along with a 20-minute interview and video retrospective with Jim and William Reid, interspersed with excerpts from all their videos from 1985 through 1992, and live footage of the band at Brixton Academy. The 20-page booklet contains exclusive new interviews, including a contribution from acclaimed producer Alan Moulder that provides revealing insights into The Jesus And Mary Chain's studio work methods.
Originally conceived as an acoustic album, Stoned & Dethroned, The Jesus And Mary Chain's fifth studio album mutated over the course of the recording to incorporate electric performances by a live band. Once again defying preconceptions of what the band were capable of, Stoned & Dethroned features some of the Reid brothers' most intimate work, integrating Americana and 60s West Coast Pop into their signature sound. The album features guest vocals from The Pogues' Shane MacGowan; but it was the collaboration with Mazzy Star's Hope Sandoval on "Sometimes Always" that became their biggest chart hit in the USA.
Among the treasures to be found on the bonus disc are "Snakedriver" (recorded for the film The Crow), an alternate version of "God Help Me", a radio interview with Jim and William discussing the making of the album, as well as a rendition of The Cramps' classic "New Kind Of Kick", and a complete 1995 live set. The DVD features promo videos for all the singles (including for the first time on DVD the video for "Something I Can't Have"), a 1993 appearance on Later with Jools Holland, and four studio performances shot for MTV.
Returning to original label Creation Records for their sixth and last studio album to date, The Jesus And Mary Chain delivered Munki, a sprawling double album of experimental rock 'n' roll. Underappreciated upon initial release, Munki is a lost masterpiece of beautifully-crafted melodic noise-pop. Although the Reid brothers' volatile relationship had by then reached the point where they were recording separately, the resulting album is cohesive and thoroughly encapsulates all the elements that made their records great over the years into a powerful valedictory statement.
The Munki expanded edition features the comp track "45 rpm" and a live set recorded at the Electric Ballroom that captures the band at the peak of its powers. The DVD features the previously unreleased promo videos for all the singles along with two songs performed on Later with Jools Holland. The booklet contains exclusive new interviews that tell the story of the band's break-up and reformation in their own words, alongside previously unpublished photos and ephemera.
Reforming in 2007 The Jesus And Mary Chain have continued to tour to the delight of fans old and new alike. Their unique feedback-saturated sound remains relevant and has been acknowledged influence on whole new generations of bands including The Raveonettes, The Horrors, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Dum Dum Girls and Wavves. This new collection of six albums puts in perspective all the great music they've made and sets the stage for renewed appraisal and an enduring legacy.
VIVE PRESENTS THE WOLFMEN@100 CLUB
VIVE LE ROCK MAGAZINE AND GYPSY HOTEL PROUDLY PRESENTS:
*THE WOLFMEN*
Plus support from Slivery
DJ's Hugh Gadgit & Paul-Ronney Angel
Thursday 14 July
THE WOLFMEN formed of Marco Pirroni and Chris Constantinou (ex Adam and the Ants) are performing a very rare live gig and hosting a launch party for their upcoming album (although Marco Pirroni has retired from live shows) – Married to the Eiffel Tower – on Thursday 14 July 2011 at The 100 Club.
Married to the Eiffel Tower includes the Wolfmen's duet with Sinéad O'Connor on Jackie, is it my Birthday?, which won massive radio support from the likes of Dermot O'Leary (BBC Radio 2),Don Letts (BBC 6Music) and Lauren Laverne.
It also features a cover of a long lost unreleased Velvet Underground song, I'm Not A Young Man Anymore, which has been granted an official seal of approval from Lou Reed.
Married to the Eiffel Tower is out on 18 July 2011, was produced by Courtney Talylor-Taylor (Dandy Warhols) and is heralded by Rolling Stone as "rock rage wrapped in an ethereal halo."
At the 100 Club, the band will be joined on stage by special guests including ex-Long Blondes Kate Jackson.
Support comes from London art-rockers SILVERY (Blow Up Records)
http://silverytheband.com/
Plus DJ's Paul-Ronney Angel (The Urban Voodoo Machine/Gypsy Hotel & Hugh Gaddit (Vive Le Rock)
Tickets are £10 from :
www.wegottickets.com/event/118820
The Wolfmen: www.thewolfmen.net
Vive Le Rock Magazine: http://www.vivelerock.net/
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MOTORHEADS'WURZEL RIP
Former Motorhead guitarist Michael 'Wurzel' Burston had died at the age of 61.
Tim Butcher, longtime bass technician for frontman Lemmy, revealed the news on his Facebook.com page on Saturday.
In a post, he wrote, "RIP Wurzle, Great guitarist and a complete gent… we will miss you…".
The rocker joined Motorhead in 1984 and played with the band for 11 years, appearing on six studio albums. His 'Wurzel' nickname stemmed from his resemblance to the fictional character Worzel Gummidge.
After he left Motorhead, Burston played for several other punk and metal bands, including WVKEAF and Disgust. He reunited with his former bandmates in 2009, joining them for a gig at London's Hammersmith Apollo, where they performed their classic song Ace of Spades together.
He formed his own band, Leader of Down, but plans to release an album last year never materialized.
Burston reportedly died of ventricular fibrillation, caused by cardiomyopathy, better known as heart disease.
FRANK LEAVES GALLOWS
FRANK CARTER ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE FROM GALLOWS  BAND TO CONTINUE WITH NEW SINGER     www.myspace.com/gallows     The now legendary UK punk band Gallows today announce the departure of their frontman Frank Carter. Having redefined punk rock since the release of their debut album 'Orchestra Of Wolves' in 2006, Gallows brought punk rock kicking, screaming and snarling into the mainstream, climaxing with the harsh and bitterly angry 'Grey Britain' album in 2009 but are now set to embark on new paths.      Frank Carter offers the following statement.     "It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce my departure from Gallows. It seems that Gallows have hit a crossroads in our writing process and unfortunately myself and the rest of the boys have different ideas regarding the sound of Gallows going forward. Gallows have decided they are going to continue on without me and I wish the boys the best of luck for the future. Gallows will be fulfilling all of our current touring plans until August 1st so please come down to a show and help me make each show a total celebration!"     "This does not mean I am giving up on music. I have a new band called PURE LOVE which I have been working on with my brother Jim Carroll (Suicide File, Clouds, Hope Conspiracy) for a few months now.  A lot of late nights in the studio have meant that we will be recording our debut album in September and then will hit the road later this year. I hope to see you all there."     "I want to say thank you to my brothers Stephen, Jonathan and Richard, my parents and the rest of the boys in Gallows for their support not only over the past few months, but the past 6 years. I also want to thank all the fans that helped us build Gallows into something I could really be proud of. Without you it would have meant nothing.  Thank you all. Forwards ever, backwards never. Pure Love." Frank Carter     Frank's brother and guitarist in the band Stephan Carter also states that. "As you all know, we've been in the studio for the past few months working on a follow up to Grey Britain.  It pains me to say that as of August 1st Frank will no longer be a member of Gallows.  Creatively, we could not agree on a direction for the new record and came to the conclusion that parting ways was for the best. Frank will be releasing music with his new project "Pure Love" later this year and we all wish him best.  He is & will always be our brother, as well as an integral part of the start of our career."     "These final shows with Frank are a celebration of what we created together," continues guitarist Laurent Barnard. "Frank, Steph, Lee, Stu and myself are all entering the most exciting period of our careers since breaking in 2007. While we wish Frank the best of luck on his new adventure the rest of us in Gallows literally cannot wait to play you the new songs and announce who will be singing with us in the future. We realise Frank is a hard figure to replace so be assured that the decision to continue as a band has been one we've been deliberating over long and hard. We're extremely confident that we won't be letting anyone down when we drop the next record, especially not ourselves or the people who believe in us. Death is birth. Your ears have been warned."     Gallows will continue to assault venues for their final shows with Frank, climaxing in a show at the ULU on the 23rd of July.     All dates below:     JULY  6          BOURNEMOUTH                    I-BAR   7                    FOLKESTONE                          QUARTERHOUSE   8          SOUTHEND                             CHINNERY'S   9                    KNEBWORTH                          SONISPHERE  10        SWANSEA                               SIN CITY   11        GLOUCESTER                          GUILDHALL   17        GUILDFORD                             GUILFEST ROCK CAVE  22        COCKERMOUTH                     FESTIVAL   23        ULU                                         LONDON
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It's official: queen of ska Pauline Black now owns The Selecter® name. This makes the band's forthcoming gig at Islington Academy on July 23 even more exciting as it's the first time since the original band split from 2-Tone in 1981 that a The Selecter® event has been this official. Driven by Pauline Black and Gaps Hendrickson's inimitable vocal-power, The Selecter® offer a full-on, skank-heavy ska revival with a contemporary edge and political bite.
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The mission of Desert Marigold School is to provide an educational context that emphasizes intellectual achievement and the imaginative, artistic, and moral growth of its students. By addressing their heads, hands and hearts, the school will encourage students to be lifelong learners and independent thinkers as well as self motivated, self-disciplined, creative, adaptable and responsible individuals.
We seek to establish and maintain a school that provides an individualized, nurturing approach and achieve the following goals:
To ensure each child's excellence in core academic skills by providing a curriculum enlivened with the arts of painting, music, theater, movement, singing, sculpture and handwork
To educate according to age and development, so that learning and growth are united.
To present the curriculum in multiple and integrated ways, so students have many different opportunities to learn concepts, as well as see the relationship to the larger whole.
To nourish the spirit of curiosity so that students continue to learn long after the end of formal training.
To encourage fundamental values and life skills, including responsibility, perseverance, integrity, self-discipline, trustworthiness, craftsmanship, friendship and compassion.
To make available this quality of education for all ethnic and socioeconomic sectors in our community.
A Copy of the Original Mission
Desert Marigold School belongs to the worldwide movement of Waldorf Schools. Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian educator, philosopher, and scientist (1861-1925), established the first school in Stuttgart, Germany. After the World War I, Emil Molt, manager of the Waldorf-Astoria cigarette factory in Stuttgart,wanted to provide a school for the workers' children. He hoped it might develop human beings who were able to respond to the complexities of modern life and help renew cultural and social ideals. Steiner responded to Molt's request in 1919 with what came to be called the first "Waldorf School."
Steiner brought a practical educational approach grounded in the knowledge of human development and psychology, which sought to achieve an integration of academic and artistic disciplines. The aim was to foster the healthy, balanced development of the capacities of thinking, feeling, and willing which would enable the growing human being to acquire a sense of inner freedom and social responsibility. Since that time, Waldorf schools have grown steadily, at present there are over 700 elementary and secondary schools and countless kindergartens teaching students around the world.
Since 1994, Desert Marigold School (DMS) has served students and families in the metro Phoenix area by working to bring alive the deep principles underlying Waldorf Education. First as a developing member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and now as a member of the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education (APWE, DMS has grown from atiny Kindergarten into a thriving K-12 school. Throughout our entire history, DMS has also been a key member of the Arizona Council for Waldorf Education (ACWE), a trailblazing organization that models collaboration and mutual support between private and public endeavors. Currently, DMS is the only comprehensive K-12 Public Waldorf School in the United States, with a dedicated and experienced staff of nearly 90 serving over 350 students. We celebrate the diversity of our amazing community, so rich in different cultural, family, and faith traditions, and so generous in its support of our beloved school. Here are some brief highlights in the unique history of DMS:
1994 – DMS opens in central Phoenix as a private mixed-age kindergarten
1996 – Families raise money to purchase a 5 acre campus on 28th Street with the help of our lender RSF Social Finance
1997 – The pioneer first grade class begins with six students
2001 – DMS completes construction of the first permitted commercial straw-bale structure in Phoenix
2002 – DMS transitions to operating as a public charter school while still offering private pre-k and parent/child classes
2009 – First 8th grade graduation; the DMS campus expands to 10 acres
2010 – The campus expands to 12 acres and the building on the new parcel is remodeled to accommodate high school classrooms and Eurythmy/music/community gathering space
2011 – DMS begins hosting college interns from the ASU School of Sustainability and Prescott College
2013 – The Class of 2013 – the first senior class – graduates on May 25
2016 – DMS celebrates 21 years of learning
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Life is a pilgrimage. It is a journey to search and refine our spiritual being. Regardless how you live your life, you are making your own journey. It starts at birth and continues until death.
Each of us has beaten the unlikely odds of being born and grown up as a person. Many have failed at fertilization, many died at fetus stage, and many died right after birth. Only the extreme lucky ones are able to reach adulthood.
Everyone wants a life with all the good fortunes, healthy, rich, secure, noble, and a natural and painless end. But there are many factors that impact a person's life, including the pregnancy process, fate, and karma. Often we have little control over the amount of fortunes we can have.
"Where did I come from? Why am I what I am? What am I doing here? How many years do I have in this world? Is death the ultimate end? Is there life after death? Is there a way to beat death?" We may have all asked these questions at one point. These questions prompted our predecessors to search for ways to understand life and death. They have found methods and practices to refine ones body and spirit, and eventually built up a system with theories, methods and results. If one studies this system, and commits to practice over lifetime, one will find answers to those questions.
Normal people live their lives following the natural orders, being swayed by the unknown forces of life, regardless of their status or wealth. The practitioners of the system try to reverse the natural orders, and take back control to their own hands. They have chosen a different journey.
Different journeys take you to different places. We all need to ask our heart where we want to go, and choose our journey accordingly.


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FIRST LADY HIGHLIGHTS HEALTH SECTOR EFFORTS TO BUFFET FOUNDATION AND INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES
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The First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio has briefed a high-powered delegation from the Susan Thompson Buffet Foundation and Equity Bank in Kenya in respect to her contribution in the country's health sector in line with the agenda of His Excellency the President. The…
H.E. FATIMA MAADA BIO & OTHER FIRST LADIES CONVERGE IN MONROVIA TO LAUNCH FIRST LADY CLAR WEAH'S "SHE IS YOU MOVEMENT"
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H. E. Fatima Maada Bio is in Monrovia to join other First Ladies for the Launch of H. E. Clear Marie Weah's "She Is You Movement." First Lady Bio was received by dignitaries led by the First Lady of Liberia, The Ambassador and staff of Sierra Leone Embassy and members…
H. E. Fatima Maada Bio receives Warrior Award in California.
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H. E. Fatima Maada Bio receives Warrior Award in California..First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, was honoured with the Warrior Award at the International Women of Power Luncheon in California, U.S.A. The award was presented to Her Excellency by international actress Jackie Appiah for her bravery and outstanding contribution towards women…
First Lady Visits women and children in Gambia
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Gambia, Sierra Leone First Ladies Visit EFSTH, Proceed to Coco Ocean for Luncheon Gambia, Sierra Leone First Lady Visits Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, Proceeds to Coco Ocean for Lunch organized by First Lady, Fatoumata Bah Barrow Posted by The Fatu Network on Thursday, February 21, 2019 Her Excellency, the…
First Lady visits second home.
His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio have arrived at the Banjul International Airport to start a three (3) day state visit to the Gambia on the invitation of His Excellency President Adama Barrow and his First Lady, Madam Fatoumatta Bah Barrow. At the Banjul International…
First Lady's #HandsOffOurGirls Campaign bears fruit, as President Bio declares a National Emergency on Rape.
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President Bio, on Thursday 7th Feb. declared a National Emergency on rape and sexual based violence. This is in line with the President's passion to empower and protect women, and also in response to the massive awareness campaign during the launch of the First Lady Fatima Maada Bio's flagship programme…
FIRST LADY UNVEIL INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CENTRE
Her Excellency officially unveiled the Proposed International Medical Centre, at the commemoration of World Cancer Day on Feb 4th at Bintumani Conference Hall. The centre will undertake Hospital services, training of health professionals and medical research. .It will be one of the most ultramodern Medical centres in the word, and…
First Lady, guest of Honour at K3 Telecom in Sierra Leone
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H. E. Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone, was the guest of honour at the official Launch of K3 Telecom Sierra Leone, held at Lagunda banquet suite, Freetown Sierra Leone on the 24th of Jan. This marked the official start of their ISP with triple-play services in…
Official Launch of the "50 Million Women Speak" Country Team, Sierra Leone
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The Vice-President of ECOWAS, H.E. Mrs Finda KOROMA visits Sierra Leone for the Official Opening ceremony and Launch of the 50 Million Women's Speak Platform Project. (50MAWS). .The project was launched by the First Lady of Sierra Leone, H. E. Fatima Maada Bio. The project was conceptualised and designed following…
First Lady Offers the gift of care.
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Our First Lady H. E. Fatima Maada Bio and JMB women's Wing (Julius Maada Bio Women's Wing) visited several hospitals in Freetown on Friday 28th Dec. to appreciate our Hard working Doctors and Nurses and bring the festive celebration to patients admitted in these hospitals. She took time to interact…


August is relaxing. Especially in Sendai. Hot weather, many colorful events, Tanabata, fireworks and then - Obon, when temples are crowded and supermarkets are offering treats not only for the living, but also for those who have passed away. This atmosphere of prolonged festival helps to get out of everyday worries (and let's admit - this is priceless), but there comes a day when you have to get back to your job, your research, your troubles and concerns. And the festival gradually slips away.
This is what Toro-Nagashi (floating lantern festival, August 20) looks like - farewell to summer and festival, back to normal.
In Sendai, Toro-nagashi started as a memorial service for those who died of hunger or perished in natural disasters, but later this tradition was transformed into a beautiful summer festival. Today, people come to the riverbanks of Hirosegawa to have fun and enjoy the last hot days of summer.
This "Evening of light, water and concert" (another name for the festival) is a combination of amusement and religious ritual with musical performances, sutra chanting by Buddhist priests of different schools and food stoles, ending with fireworks (let's all hope that this time the weather is good enough!). It can a perfect family event, or a nice evening in a company of friends.
The concert starts as 16:00. The opening ceremony for the lantern part is from 17:30, with its religious part (sutra chanting) starting at 18:00, while the fireworks start at 19:45. Participation is free.
In fact, although the ceremony is Buddhist, everyone, regardless of religious affiliation, can light a lantern for the ancestors, or simply commemorate the summer. In this case, you have to purchase a ticket (2000 yen the day of) either at the festival, or beforehand, at one of the shops in Kawaramachi or Nagamachi. For more about lanterns, see the link below (Japanese).
Festival grounds are situated at the Miyazawa bridge, just a 2-minute walk from Kawaramachi subway station on the Nanboku Line.


Winter means dry skin. It is the most discussed issue in the season. But it's not only the problem but also there have other problems. Among of them, dandruff is main. A lot of hair problems started at this time. In the winter the head skin dry and dandruff affected rapidly. The most worrying matter is that dandruff can't be removed by using expensive shampoo and oil. But there are many domestic ways to help prevent such problems. It is natural and there have no any side effect. Also, it is alow cost. I always find a natural solution for solving our problems.
In this article writing about dandruff solution. Let know those methods in one sight.
There is nothing better than coconut oil for hair and head. And if the lemon juice is mixed with it, then there is no word, it will be amazing 🙂 The mixture of coconut oil and lemon juice is better than harmful chemicals, which helps a lot to remove dandruff. In this case, 2 table-spoons of coconut oil will be mixed with the equivalent lemon juice. Then put that blend into the head. Keep it 20 minutes and then wash hair with shampoo, it is enough.
By using Methi we can easily get rid of from dandruff. Also, Methi can solve hair fall, hair ripe and lice problem. Furthermore, this medicinal ingredient plays an important role in stamina and hair keeping. A few Methi pieces need to sunk of water all night, in the morning separate it from water and blend. After mixing the crumber with hair and keep minimum 1 hour. Then wash your hair lightly.
Yogurt helps keep the hair healthy, shining and it is very useful to remove dandruff. In this case, a small amount of curd mix with the hair and hair-root. After one hour washes your hair with shampoo. In addition, it is good for health.
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I've been posting about various ways to extract and embed geographic metadata from GeoTiffs, image files that have coordinate information in them that can be used by GIS software to georeference the image, i.e. assigning a geographic location to each pixel. Here's an example of how extracting geographic metadata (like a worldfile) from a GeoTiff might be useful.
USGS 1:24K topo maps are freely available on the Internet from a variety of locations, like LibreMap or the USGS Seamless Server. Maps of forested areas often include green shading to indicate the presence of tree vegetation, but this coloration has always struck me as inaccurate, superfluous, and interfering with reading more critical map features. The US Forest Service apparently feels the same way, as they have removed that green coloring from their updated versions of these topo maps. But if you have a digital topo map with this coloration, it's possible to get rid of it without losing the geographic metadata.
I'll start with the USGS 1:24K topo map of Kendrick Peak in Arizona, available here among other locations. This map has a large amount of green shading on it, which was arbitrary to begin with, and is now unfortunately out-of-date because of a serious fire a few years ago:
If I open this map in virtually any editor and save it, the geographic metadata will be lost. So the first step is to extract and save the full metadata using the libgeoGUI along with the libgeotiff utilities. Next, I'll open it up in Photoshop Elements. Yes, Photoshop isn't a "free geography tool", but Photoshop Elements is a lot cheaper than the full version while still containing much of its functionality. If you look around on eBay or Google, you can often find a brand-new copy of an older version of Photoshop Elements very cheaply, $20-30. And it's a useful tool to have for general image manipulation, including the purpose I'll be describing here.
To keep the filesize down, USGS GeoTiff topo maps are often saved in "indexed color" mode, where there's a limited palette of colors assigned to each byte of pixel information. If it is indexed, Photoshop will show "(Index)" at the top of the image window; if you go to Image => Mode, "Indexed Color" will be checked as well. As long as we're in Image=>, I'll select "Color Table":
This shows the full palette of colors used in this topo map, only 13 in this case. If I double-click on the green, the color I want to get rid of, the color picker comes up:
This lets me modify that index color to whatever I want; in this case, setting R, G and B to 255 will turn everything colored green in the original to white. If I now save the newly-modified image as a TIF with a different name, the map area from above, with lots of green, will now look like this:
All the green has been transformed to white, while all the other colors were unaffected. One could have at the same time modified any of the other colors to white to make them disappear, or modified them to a different shade. If you create a modified color scheme you plan to use again, you can save that palette using the "Save" button in the Color Table window.
For images with standard RGB color instead of indexed color, you can use the "Replace Color" function (Enhance => Adjust Color => Replace Color) to perform a similar function.
Opening and saving the map image in Photoshop removes the geographic metadata, but as long as you don't resize the image, you can use the metadata of the original image to convert this modified image into a GeoTiff. In libgeoGUI, specify the .gtf metadata file created in the first step as the input worldfile, specify the modified Tiff image with the green removed as the input Tiff, and enter a name for the output GeoTiff. Click the "Embed" button, and you now have a GeoTiff with the same geographic metadata as the original, but modified to remove the green. And this approach will work not just with color modifications; as long as you don't resize the image, you can modify it any way you want, drawing lines and shapes, putting other images on top of it, etc., and then embed the metadata into the saved image when you're done.
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7 Responses to "Recoloring Or Modifying GeoTiff Images"
1 Matt Fox
Thanks for all the great tools and tips. Paint.net is a great freeware photogshop clone that I'm pretty sure also has color picking ability.
http://www.getpaint.net/
2 Matthew Winslett
There is also the GIMP, which is a free image editor very similar to Photoshop. The UI is different, but I believe that it does many of the same things as Photoshop
3 Leszek Pawlowicz
Paint.Net does have a recolor function, but it's manual – you have to paint the recoloring over the entire image with a brush, and that can take a while. There's no universal re-coloring, and no support for indexed color. Paint.Net is also an incredible memory hog; I have a standard USGS 24K topo map loaded in it now, and it's using almost 400 MB of memory.
Haven't played with The GIMP for a while, so I downloaded it and took a look. While it will let you look at the indexed color table, you can't modify it directly, and you can't colorize an indexed color image, only an RGB one. There may be another way to do it, but the GIMP's interface is still as painful and non-intuitive as I remember it, and I don't feel like banging my way through it. And while it's not as big a memory hog as Paint.Net, it's close, and it's very slow with large images. I'm not a huge fan of Photoshop either, as I don't really care for its interface, but it is faster, less memory-intensive, and offers more features than either The GIMP or Paint.Net.
Paintshop Pro also lets you modify the color table for indexed color images. While it's not free, it's cheaper than the current version of Photoshop Elements, and is more powerful.
5 geofumadas
Thanks for the info, what about manage raster to vector?
6 sim
Along the same lines, if you have multiple rasters uniformly indexed and software like Arcview GIS, using a simple script you can easily switch on and off one or more colors/information classes. I've shown the example here http://gis-lab.info/qa/trlegend.html, it is in Russian, but the idea should be clear. We use this approach to work with hundreds of raster maps simultaneously.
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As Siege Abates, Curfew Takes Hold; Lawmakers to Resume Electoral Process This Eve
Vice President Mike Pence walks off the House floor during a joint session of Congress Wednesday. (ERIN SCHAFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
By Jeffrey Rubin | Wednesday, 06 January 2021 07:04 PM
The U.S. Capitol is secure once more, hours after supporters of President Donald Trump breached the historic building.
The siege, which occurred as lawmakers were beginning to certify Electoral College results showing Joe Biden won the Nov. 3 election, had plunged the capital into chaos, with TV anchors likening videos of surging crowds and broken windows to those more commonly seen in authoritarian and third-world countries. It occurred not long after Trump, convinced voter fraud caused his loss to Biden, urged supporters at a rally in D.C. to oppose the ceremonial counting of the electoral votes.
Though the ceremonial count, and associated protests by dozens of Republican lawmakers, were interrupted for hours, in a letter to colleagues House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said congressional leaders had decided to resume the joint session Wednesday night. They aim to do so once the Capitol is cleared for use, she said, after consultation with top lawmakers, the Pentagon, the Justice Department and Vice President Mike Pence.
By some reports, including one from the Washington Post, the surge into the Capitol led to use of tear gas, gunfire, and the death of one woman from gunshot wounds to the chest. National Guard and state troopers from Virginia have been called up, among others, to aid in restoring order.
The woman was a "civilian" and officers are investigating, said Chief Robert J. Contee of the Metropolitan Police Department. She'd been pronounced dead at a local hospital, but officials had no further details on who shot her or why.
There was much more detail, much of it startling, about the start of the siege.
Shortly after 1 p.m. ET Wednesday hundreds of pro-Trump protesters pushed through barriers set up along the perimeter of the Capitol, bumping up against officers in full riot gear, some calling the officers "traitors" for doing their jobs, CNN said.
About 90 minutes later, police said demonstrators got into the building and the doors to the House and Senate were being locked.
The House floor was evacuated by police. That included Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, as well as Vice President Pence, who was present to preside over the vote count. Pelosi, regularly a critic of the president, was safely evacuated as well, a staffer said.
"I thought we'd have to fight our way out," Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, told The New Yok Times. Crow, a former Army Ranger who served in Iraq, said he moved other members away from the barricaded door in the gallery, helped them don gas masks and remove their identifying lapel pins, and brandished a pen, his sole weapon at the time.
An armed standoff ensued. CNN said multiple officers have been injured with at least one transported to the hospital.
Smoke grenades were used on the Senate side of the Capitol.
Police seized five guns and arrested at least 13 people during the violent protests, Chief Contee of the Metro Police told the Times.
Sen. Jeff Merkley tweeted tthat the electoral vote documents had successfully been removed from the scene before demonstrators could set them ablaze.
With about 30 minutes to go before Washington, DC's 6 p.m. ET curfew, Washington police amassed in a long line to push the mob back from the Capitol grounds.
Condemnation of the demonstrators, of of Trump, who was accused of inciting them to action, came swiftly, with Sen. Mitt Romney calling the entire affair an insurrection, and Rep. Ilhan Omar tweeting that she was going to introduce articles of impeachment against the president.
Biden, in Wilmington, Delaware, and preparing to be sworn in as president on Jan. 20, said the rioting was an 'unprecedented assault" on democracy. He urged Trump to immediately go on national TV to urge an end to the siege.
"This is not dissent, it's disorder. It's chaos. It borders on sedition, and it must end now. I call on this mob to pull back and allow the work of democracy to go forward," Biden said. The president-elect urged Trump to go on TV and "fulfill his oath and defend the Constitution."
Trump has stopped short of an open condemnation of the assault. In an evening tweet, he had this to say: "These are the things and events that happen when a sacred landslide election victory is so unceremoniously & viciously stripped away from great patriots who have been badly & unfairly treated for so long.
He exhorted his followers to "Go home with love & in peace. Remember this day forever!"
In what Axios characterized as Twitter's strongest action to date, it pulled several tweets from the president down. In them, he repeated claims of voter fraud while his supporters stormed the Capitol building.
CNN said that in addition to the other chaos, at least two real explosives were rendered safe by law enforcement personnel. One device was reportedly at the offices of the Republican National Committee, and the other on the grounds of the Capitol complex.
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What is the Oregon Trail?
By Benjamin Elisha Sawe on April 25 2017 in Society
A settler's wagon on the Oregon Trail.
Oregon Trail is an old 2,170-mile trading route that stretched from the eastern United States to the west coast. The Oregon Trail crossed through several present-day states including Kansas, Wyoming, Oregon, Idaho, and Nebraska. The route began from the town of Independence, Missouri and ended in Oregon City, Oregon. The Oregon Trail also served as an important emigration route.
Origin Of The Oregon Trail
Prior to the establishment of the Oregon Trail, the only way that traders in the eastern United States could reach the west was through sailing their ships around the entire American coastline (North American and South American coasts), a route that was time-consuming, taking almost a year to accomplish. Then in 1803, President Jefferson instructed explorer Meriwether Lewis to move west and map the area and identify any areas of economic significance. Lewis together with his colleague William Clark started the journey which is now known as the Lewis and Clark Expedition and their expedition signified the beginning of the Oregon Trail. The earliest sections of the Oregon Trail were used initially by fur traders, missionaries and trappers with the only available mode of transport being by foot or on horseback. Other expeditions would later follow to extend the trail westwards such as an expedition led by the Pacific Fur Company which was looking for new locations to capture beavers whose fur was in great demand. Missionaries also were key in the early stages of the Oregon Trail with the Dalles Methodist Mission's leaders trekking westwards to spread the gospel while establishing new parishes and churches en route.
Emigration Along The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail was an important emigration route as settlers moved west to seek new opportunities. The earliest migrants who used the Oregon Trail were a group of men from Illinois who set out to colonize Oregon on behalf of America on May 1st, 1839. The men, led by Thomas Farnham had labeled themselves as the "Oregon Dragoons" and went with the motto, "Oregon or The Grave." Another group of emigrants were known as the Bartleson-Bidwell Party who in 1841 started out on the first known journey to Oregon using the Oregon Trail. After these early successful travels, huge groups of people began using the Oregon Trail to seek better opportunities in Oregon. This included the Great Migration of 1843, led by John Gantt, where about 1,000 people left Illinois for Oregon using hundreds of wagons. Another key event was the Mormon emigration of 1847 after the 1844 murder of their "prophet", Joseph Smith in Missouri, Illinois. Tens of thousands of Mormons traveled westwards establishing various facilities along the way including the Mormon ferry which operated in the North Platte and the Green Ferry. In the late 1840s word spread that gold had been discovered in California, news which saw thousands of men and women travel from Oregon to California to exploit the precious metal while increasing the traffic along the Oregon Trail.
Legacy Of The Trail
It is estimated that more than 400,000 people used the Oregon Trail. The Louisiana Territory Purchased by the United States Government was one of the important events that are linked to the Oregon Trail. The Oregon Trail's legacy is still felt in the state of Oregon with several literary pieces being written about it. Presently, much of the modern highway like the interstate 84 and interstate 80 follow the course and pass through towns that was established to serve the Oregon trail.
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Family looks for cancer funds
- Nine-year-old boy advised stem cell transplant after relapse
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Shrotrik Dasgupta with parents Saibal and Sanchita earlier this year
Shrotrik Dasgupta, 9, can probably count the days he has been well and fit to go to school or play with friends in the last three years since he was diagnosed with blood cancer.
But Shrotrik kept his chin up through the painful treatment from January 2009 to December 2011 and even managed to secure 85 per cent marks in his Class III final examinations despite being irregular at school. Just when things had started looking up for Shrotrik and his family, residents of Dum Dum, the symptoms of his ailment returned and doctors diagnosed a relapse of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in late February this year.
"ALL is a form cancer, where the white blood cells turn malignant and overproduce in the bone marrow so that the normal cells get crowded out. These WBCs then spread to other organs," said Revathy Raj, paediatric haematologist at Apollo Hospital, Chennai, who is treating the boy. "There was a 70 per cent chance that Shrotrik would be absolutely cured after the three years of treatment. But unfortunately he turned out to be among the 30 per cent who have a relapse."
Doctors advised stem cell transplantation as the only cure but there was no match in the family. The search had to be taken abroad and three matched donors were finally located in the US, but this would send the cost of treatment spiralling.
The boy's grandfather, Bhabotosh Bhattacharjee, has already spent Rs 16 lakh on his treatment with some contribution from his mother Sanchita, a teacher of Taki SL Girls' High School, and father Saibal, an LIC agent. Drained of all resources, procuring another Rs 50 lakh is proving a Herculean task for the family.
Desperate, Sanchita joined Facebook last month and posted an appeal (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003698598310). The response has been encouraging — Rs 7 lakh has already been collected and Rs 3 lakh more has been promised. Of this, Rs 1 lakh came from St. Stephen's School, Dum Dum, where Shrotrik studies.
"The chemotherapy is over (the final dose was administered on January 6) and now is the time for the stem cell transplant if we can afford it. Doctors are advising us against any delay but our hands are tied," said the boy's mother, who is with him in Chennai.
"The procedure is best done as early as possible as Shrotrik is once more in remission but the problem will resurface. There is an immediate need for Rs 50 lakh, including Rs 5 lakh for the stem cells and Rs 10 lakh for medication. There is also the possibility of life-threatening fungal infection and anti-fungal agents are expensive," the doctor said.
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In both miles and metaphors, a 12-hour drive from Douglassville, Pennsylvania to Nashville is a considerable distance. With her blossoming career as an ascending artist, it is an inspiring journey that Stephanie Grace knows well.
A songwriter with something essential to say, a gifted singer and a charismatic live performer who has opened shows for platinum artists like Taylor Swift, Scotty McCreery, John Michael Montgomery, Josh Turner, and The Charlie Daniels Band.
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IPA Brokers $20M Value-Add Sale in Tucson
The new owner will capitalize on the improvements made by the seller, which led to an 18.5 percent increase in the average monthly rent, compared to last year.
West 02 February 2018 17:08
Tucson Community Trades for $38M
ROC Senior Living acquired Mission Palms from Stoneweg US. The property's value rose by 46 percent since the last time it traded in 2013.
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Decron Properties Buys San Jose Apartments
The partially affordable property last changed hands in 2012, when Greystar purchased the 208-unit community from Invesco for nearly $60 million.
TruAmerica Buys $152M Las Vegas Property in Record Deal
The acquisition of Allanza at the Lakes represents the highest price paid for a single multifamily asset in Nevada history.
Boston Boutique Multifamily Community Changes Ownership
Corcoran Management Co. acquired the 31-unit luxury property for $25 million. HFF represented the seller, The Cincotta Cos., and procured the buyer.
Long Beach Property Sells for $72M
Berkadia arranged the disposition of The Landing at Long Beach on behalf of the seller. The new owners plan to invest $28,000 per unit for upgrades.
CAPREIT Buys Community for $70M
The firm has added to its Canadian portfolio Willoughby Walk, a 191-unit newly constructed property located in Langley, British Columbia.


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Q: MongoDB result as aggregated array of fields, not array of objects I have collection of documents (~1 billion of items) and I want to get it as array of field. And in the same time I do not want to postprocess result of Mongo query.
Example:
// Collection looks alike

[
  {"_id": ObjectId("...", "id": "12313123", ....)},
  {"_id": ObjectId("...", "id": "35675468456", ....)}
  {"_id": ObjectId("...", "id": "23233463", ....)}
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]

// Desired result
["12313123", "35675468456", "23233463"]

I.e I want to get only field id and make result flatten. But statement
db.collection.find({}, {"_id": 0, "id": 1}) returns list of objects.

A: Would single-purpose aggregation  db.collection.distinct("id") work for you?

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This Week's Must-See Art Events: Manicures for the Post-Apocalypse
by Michael Anthony Farley on October 10, 2016
Finally, a week in New York City where there's at least one totally worthwhile, low-key art event every night without too many #FOMO -inducing major scheduling conflicts. We've picked out the best of the best, including such different activities as a pop-up opening party at Babycastles with a Kawaii nail art bar on Monday night and an artist talk from painter Keltie Ferris at the New York Studio School on Tuesday.
Wednesday, check out Lauren Marsolier's suburban surrealestate at Galerie Richard, and Thursday night head to the West SoHo zone for solo shows from Sam McKinniss and Philip Vanderhyden at Team Gallery and Mumbo's Outfit, respectively. Friday gets a little more hectic, with an exhibition of the late, great Tetsumi Kudo's work at Andrea Rosen, an architectural "performance" from Gabrielle Mertz at the LES's former PS160, and a group show about intimacy and craft at 315 Gallery in Brooklyn.
Saturday, two group shows open in a former Pfizer plant on Flushing Ave (where we expect artists to take full advantage of the post-industrial setting) and Sunday Pierogi has a solo show of drawings by John O'Connor. What a good week, and just think—you'll have bomb nails for all of it.
This Week's Must See Art Events: Cuban Death Metal Sci-Fi, Art Book Fairs, and More
by Michael Anthony Farley on September 13, 2016
One of the great things about the art world is its permeability with other fields. Except that can seriously compound one's #FOMO when one's art calendar gets squeezed by spillover from Fashion Week in Manhattan, three publication fairs across the East River, political organizing, and art-film screenings. Phew.
Wednesday, catch some more conventional art openings uptown and in Chelsea with solo projects from Henry Hudson and Oscar Murillo, respectively. (Actually, Murillo's vaguely haunted-house sounding installation promises to be anything but conventional). Thursday, check out Jessica Stockholder's latest work at Mitchell-Innes & Nash, gender-bending in the Garment District, and black-metal-meets-science-fiction-literature from Cuban artist Yoss (how's that for interdisciplinary?)
That night, Printed Matter's NY Art Book Fair is having a preview party. It will be running all weekend, along with the new Independent Art Book Fair in Greenpoint. Friday brings us group shows about failure at TSA New York and Radiator Gallery and Saturday there's a mysterious fashion/art event at Romeo with an all-star cast to raise funds for Planned Parenthood. Finally, Paddy Johnson is hosting an anti-gentrification panel discussion in Sunnyside, Queens that's an absolute must-attend. And if you want to remember why we want to keep the city weird, end the day in the immersive-subversive film installation of Jon Moritsugu at Ramiken Crucible in the LES.


Mini-Americana is the largest known collection of miniature replicas built by one man, woodworker Henry Moore (1911-1983).
Thrill to the flavor of a place where miniature family farmland and small-town history still lives, located in Iowa's charming Amana Colonies.
Three Farmsteads are in the exhibition as well as a typical rural Iowa town with barbershop, lumber yard, and other buildings.
Children and adults can marvel at the historical accuracy of how the Iowa pioneers and small-town people lived at the turn of the century.
Who Would Enjoy Touring The Barn Museum?
If you are a youngster, you will thrill to everything "just your size" and you'll learn a lot, too.
If you are a parent, you will like this educational venture in a delightful setting. It's a family experience.
If you are a grandparent, you will be filled with nostalgia of a bygone era with sights as they used to be down on the farm.
If you are interested in agriculture, history, craftsmanship, or miniatures, you will find Henry Moore's displays to be an unforgettable experience.


We have good reasons to believe that Climate Change is real. And yet, in spite of the projected disaster, we do very little. Why?
The interview here sheds some light on the problem of communicating the nature of the problem.


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Navigate to the MatterControl Sync Dashboard in a web browser and click the 'Sign In' link at the top right.
You will be asked to log in or create an account.
If you're a first time user, please create an account using the 'Create an Account' link.
This is the MatterControl Sync 'Dashboard', you should now see 'My Devices' and 'My Designs'.
My Devices is a list of all currently connected 3D printers; once you complete setup you will see you printer listed here.
My Designs is your cloud design library, which allows you to access your 3D printable design files from anywhere.
Click on 'Add File' and select an .stl file of your choice.
When the upload is complete, click 'Done'.
We will access this shortly from the MatterControl desktop application.
Return to 'Dashboard' by clicking the link in the navigation.
If you haven't already done so, connect to a printer using the MatterControl desktop application or a MatterControl Touch.
Sign in to MatterControl Desktop using the same credentials you used earlier.
The sign-in link is in the top right hand corner on the desktop version of MatterControl.
On the MatterControl Touch, click the gear icon at the top right and sign in.
Navigate to LIBRARY > Cloud Library and click 'Open'. The design file you uploaded earlier should be visible.
Hover over the item and click 'View' - the design file will download and open.
Close the open 3D VIEW window.
Drag and drop another design file anywhere in the folder (Ryan_bust.stl in this example).
You can now access that file from the web (or another instance of MatterControl on which you are signed in).
Click the 'Edit' button to enter selection mode. This will allow you to edit, export, remove or rename a file.
Return to your browser and refresh the dashboard page - you should now see your printer listed.
At a glance, you can see the status of your printer (it should show as connected).
While your 3D printer is printing you will see the name of the item being printed and the percentage complete.
If you are using a MatterControl Touch device to control your printer (instead of MatterControl Desktop), the printer control page is where you will see the camera feed, if enabled.
Click on an individual printer to enter the control panel for that printer.
Here you can also see the status of your printer and its current progress.
The 'Start Print' button will begin printing the first item in the print queue.
The 'Stop Print' button (shown while printing) will stop the current print.
The 'Add File to Queue' button will allow you to add a file directly to the print queue.
Return to 'Dashboard' and select 'My Designs'.
Select the 'print' button for one of your previously uploaded designs (found on the right hand side).
This will bring up a list of available printers, select your printer and press 'Start Print' to begin printing.
Don't forget to visually check that the bed is clear before starting a print remotely.


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US, Russia Hold Talks on Syria, IS, Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L) talks to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Dec. 15, 2015. (REUTERS/Maxim Zmeyev)
The United States and Russia tried to find common ground Tuesday about Syria, the Islamic State terrorist group and Ukraine.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met in Moscow. It was Kerry's second trip to Russia this year. He was also to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Kerry acknowledged that "there have been differences between us." But, he said, "we have been able to work effectively on specific issues." He noted that Russia helped broker the Iran nuclear agreement.
Lavrov said he wanted to continue talks begun by Putin and U.S. President Barack Obama over the "Ukrainian settlement."
Also on Kerry's agenda in Russia were talks about how to end the fighting in Eastern Ukraine, said a senior State Department official. The so-called Minsk agreement calls for the Ukrainian government and Russian-supported separatists to withdraw their heavy weapons.
Kerry also planned to set an agenda for the next International Syria Support Group meeting, the official said. That group has offered a political solution to end the crisis in Syria. The United States and Russia disagree about whether Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad should be removed. The International Syria Support Group is scheduled to meet Friday in New York.
A U.S.-led coalition and Russia, separately launched airstrikes against militant targets in Syria. The United States criticized the Russian airstrikes. It said the strikes target anti-Assad Syrians instead of Islamic State terrorists.
The meeting between Kerry and Lavrov happened as Russia seeks to end U.S. and European economic punishments. Sanctions were put in place after Russia illegally annexed, or seized control of, Crimea, which was part of Ukraine.
Some reports say Russia will try to use its relationship with Assad to gain favor with the West to end sanctions. But the State Department official said the American position is "absolutely clear." The U.S. would not end the sanctions in exchange for Russia pressuring Assad to leave office, the official said: The issues are separate.
I'm Christopher Jones-Cruise.
This story was reported from Moscow by VOA State Department Correspondent Pamela Dockins. Christopher Jones-Cruise adapted the story for VOA Learning English. Kathleen Struck was the editor.
common ground – expression something that people agree about even if they disagree about other things
acknowledge – v. to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something)
specific – adj. relating to a particular person, situation, etc.
broker – v. to help people, countries, etc., make a deal or to reach an agreement
agenda – n. a list of things to be considered or done
schedule – v. to plan (something) at a certain time
sanction – n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc. (usually plural)
annex – v. to add (an area or region) to a country, state, etc.; to take control of (a territory or place)
in exchange for – expression in return for something
US, Russia Clash on How to End Syrian Conflict
Kerry Has 'Frank' Talks With Putin, Lavrov
Kerry Deplores Rights Violation in Eastern Ukraine


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Healing practice of Qigong topic of seminar
Cancer patients, survivors and their families and friends are invited to "An Introduction to Qigong" from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center as part of its Power of Complementary & Alternative Approaches in ...
Cancer patients, survivors and their families and friends are invited to "An Introduction to Qigong" from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center as part of its Power of Complementary & Alternative Approaches in Treating Cancer series.
Licensed psychologist Ken Fogal will speak about the healing practice of Qigong, one of the cornerstones of Chinese energy medicine that he has practiced for 15 years. Qigong combines a series of gentle movements, breathing and visualization techniques that can relieve pain and reduce stress, and develop physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Lunch will be served. There is no cost to attend but RSVP to CRMC's oncology care coordinator and registered nurse Christine Roy at 218-546-4319.
The Power of Complementary & Alternative Approaches in Treating Cancer explores many of the ways one can take a more active role in managing the fight with cancer. Fogal presents the seminars and identifies some of the complementary medicine resources available such as acupuncture, yoga, aromatherapy, massage, qigong and others.
The series also focuses on the power of the mind in practices such as meditation, visualization techniques and mindfulness as ways to stimulate the immune system and reduce adverse effects from chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.
Tiger Talk: STRIVE provides a guiding example to students
25 Pine River-Backus students are participating in this year's program
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