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UKnowledge > College of Health Sciences > Rehabilitation Sciences Theses & Dissertations > 83
Theses and Dissertations--Rehabilitation Sciences
CHANGING THE PERSPECTIVE IN MANAGEMENT OF A PROGRESSIVE NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER: DEVELOPING INTERVENTIONS TO TARGET MULTIFACTORIAL COMPONENTS OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE WITH EMPHASIS ON IMPROVING CLINICAL MEANINGFUL OUTCOMES
Jordana Christine Lockwich, University of KentuckyFollow
Rehabilitation Sciences
Dr. Patrick Kitzman
Dr. Camille Skubik-Peplaski
Neurological disorders are currently the leading source of disability in the United States with Parkinson's disease (PD) having the fastest growing incidence rate (Abate et al., 2017). PD is the second most common degenerative disease in older adults above 60 years old (Tysnes & Storstein, 2017) and epidemiology reports predict that the number of PD cases has doubled to 6 million since 1990 (Dorsey, Sherer, et al., 2018) It is estimated that PD prevalence will continue to rise with a projected 60,000 new cases in the United States by 2030 (Dorsey, Elbaz, et al., 2018) and has the potential to reach more than 12 million cases worldwide by 2040 (Dorsey, Sherer, et al., 2018).
PD is an incurable, progressive neurological disorder, that presents with both motor and non-motor symptoms that effects one's functional mobility potential. The multifactor impact of PD, including both motor and non-motor features, has a negative effect on functional mobility potential for individuals living with PD. Walking, a component of functional mobility, becomes more difficult as the disease progresses. A once previously learned automated task, is compromised secondary to a variety of motor deficits. In addition, non-motor symptoms can worsen motor complications, gait difficulties, disability, and self-perceived health status (Dissanayaka et al., 2010; Pontone et al., 2009; Yamanishi et al., 2013). Due to the various components of this disease, it can be difficult to choose which interventions would be most beneficial for individuals with PD that are presenting with walking problems.
The overall purpose of this research is to first explore the exercise habits of individuals with PD to understand what type of exercise is being utilized to combat this progressive neurodegenerative disorder that currently has no cure. It will aim to understand how intense individuals are perceiving their workouts and what barriers exist to PD symptom management. Neuroplastic fundamentals suggest that specificity of selected exercise, repetition of activities and intensity of work can all positively impact direct recovery after a neurological diagnosis. Furthermore, incorporating exercise at higher intensities has been established as an intervention to improve functional mobility for individuals with stroke, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury but little is known about its impact with the PD population. This research will build on the knowledge gained about current exercise habits and couple it with current best evidence to develop an intervention that targets improving clinically meaningful outcomes with goals to address the multifactorial components of PD.
Lockwich, Jordana Christine, "CHANGING THE PERSPECTIVE IN MANAGEMENT OF A PROGRESSIVE NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER: DEVELOPING INTERVENTIONS TO TARGET MULTIFACTORIAL COMPONENTS OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE WITH EMPHASIS ON IMPROVING CLINICAL MEANINGFUL OUTCOMES" (2021). Theses and Dissertations--Rehabilitation Sciences. 83.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/rehabsci_etds/83
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Discoloration on Palm That Won't Wash Off
Ted Rosen, MD
A 42-year-old homemaker noticed a discoloration on her palm. There were no symptoms, but she was greatly perturbed by her inability to wash this "dirt" off her skin . . .
A 42-year-old homemaker noticed a discoloration on her palm. There were no symptoms, but she was greatly perturbed by her inability to wash this "dirt" off her skin with soap and water, as well as a slow but definite expansion of the spot in question. At this point, she sought dermatology consultation. The patient was in excellent health, took no medications, and had a negative family history for malignant melanoma. Despite being an avid gardener, especially at her Galveston beach house, she denied a history of trauma to the affected area. The most likely diagnosis is:
A.	Resolving hematoma
B.	Tinea nigra palmaris
C.	Acral lentiginous malignant melanoma
D.	Insect bite
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This patient's history is classic for tinea nigra palmaris: the appearance of an asymptomatic, variably pigmented and sharply marginated macule on the palm. On rare occasions, this infection can appear on the sole, and would then be called tinea nigra plantaris. As both names suggest, this disorder is caused by a superficial fungal infection ("tinea") with the ubiquitous soil saprophyte Hortaea werneckii. (This fungus was previously known as Exophiala werneckii). Most all cases of this disease occur in tropical or subtropical climates, and therefore it is quite rare in the northern United States and Europe. By contrast, tinea nigra palmaris is common throughout Latin America, India and Polynesia.1 In addition, most cases are seen in individuals who have close contact with grasses or plants (eg, gardeners, farmers, horticulture workers). A final predisposing factor seems to be exposure to high salinity. The latter may be important because the causative organism is halophilic and thrives in hypersaline environments.2 In this particular case, the patient had repeated and prolonged contact with plants in a salty, seaside environment. Interestingly, tinea nigra palmaris occurs almost equally in children and adults.3
The most important clinical significance attached to this relatively benign disorder is that it can be mistaken by patients and misidentified by health care providers as a nevus or malignant melanoma. Acral melanomas rarely occur on the palm, but more commonly appear on the distal phalanx, particularly on the skin near the nail plate. While this fungus can cause a systemic infection,4 this would be considered highly exceptional.
The diagnosis is very easy to make. Direct potassium hydroxide examinations of skin scrapings will reveal abundant short, thick, and tortuous light brown hyphae. No special stains are required. Colonies of this fungus will grow on standard fungal agar in 5 to 8 days. Molecular diagnostics (polymerase chain reaction) exist, but are virtually never required to establish the correct diagnosis once it is suspected.
Treatment is also very easy. Two-week application of salicylic acid (Whitfield's ointment) is generally successful. Alternatively, several weeks of twice-daily topical application of almost any azole or allylamine antifungal will also lead to prompt resolution.1 Twice-daily application of ciclopirox olamine gel 0.77% for only 2 days has also proved effective.5 Relapse rate is low, and recurrence is unexpected.
References1. Bonifaz A, Badali H, de Hoog GS, et al. Tinea nigra by Hortaea werneckii: a report of 22 cases from Mexico. Stud Mycol. 2008;61:77-82.
2. Plemenitas A, Vaupotic T, Lenasssi M, et al. Adaptation of extremely halotolerant black yeast Hortaea werneckii to increased osmolarity: a molecular perspective at a glance. Stud Mycol. 2008;61:67-75.
3. Pegas JR, Criado PR, Lucena SK, de Oliveira MA. Tinea nigra: report of two cases in infants. Pediatr Dermatol. 2003;20:315-317.
4. Ng KP, Soo-Hoo TS, Na SL, et al. The mycological and molecular study of Hortaea werneckii isolated from blood and splenic abscess. Mycopathologia. 2005;159:495-500.
5. Rosen T, Lingappan A. Rapid treatment of tinea nigra palmaris with ciclopirox olamine gel. Skinmed. 2006;5:201-203.
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Black Africa — not on MEA's "radar"
Posted on October 25, 2015 by Bharat Karnad
On the eve of the India-Africa Forum Summit involving 54 states from that continent lying across the Ïndian lake, some home truths need to be acknowledged. While our foreign policy rhetoric and public posture has been pro-Third World, in the essential interests and thrust of Indian foreign policy New Delhi has been anything but attentive. African states have been the worst sufferers from Nehru's time, primarily because relations with black states segue into the traditional subcontinental varna prejudices — fair & lovely, dark & ugly, etc, manifested also in the routine discrimination faced by African students in Indian colleges and universities. In the Indian Foreign Service, not surprisingly then, its members kill each other and scruple to nothing to wrangle a posting to even minor West European outposts, what to talk of prize billets in Washington, NY, San Francisco, and London, an African posting is seen as career death!
From the beginning, the MEA's treatment of black African states has been condescending and patronizing– the very attitude, ironically, Delhi has always been over-sensitive about when dealing with white, Western countries! Indeed, so disinterested has the Foreign Office been in sub-Saharan Africa that not long ago when Mozambique and Tanzania offered India the richest iron ore vein in East Africa to mine on condition that it also build a 700 km railway line from site to the coast — which would have been needed anyway to carry the mined ore to Indian ships — the Indian ambassador who had worked these govts and secured the concession was told gruffly by the MEA Desk that "[Black] Africa is not on our radar"!
This and other opportunities that MEA/GOI has squandered over the years are detailed and analyzed in my new book — 'Why India is Not a Great Power (Yet)'. A particularly egregious example in the book of how Delhi turned down a security role on the East African littoral concerns Mozambique. Being satisfied with the perimeter security provided the African Union Summit by the Indian Navy, Maputo was keen that India help it found and equip its navy, including officering it at the highest echelon, and has permitted an Indian radar station to be set up on its northern coast as part of the surveillance grid IN oversees in the Southwestern Indian Ocean. The Indian Navy was jumping at this chance to gain enormous goodwill, have a demonstration effect elsewhere in the littoral, and to project power. But, yea, MEA negatived it!!! And we are now talking about contesting this Africa space with China where strategic opportunities have been witlessly ignored and neglected? PM Modi expects this same Foreign Office, manned by diplomats who look down on black African states to suddenly turn around, and realize his grand plans? Well, Good Luck, 7, Race Course Road!
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Shaurya says:
On a slightly different note, these days have been lamenting about the lack of Naval Gun Fire Support in the Indian navy, which would be of use in the IOR for forced entry missions and the nations of the coast of Africa do come mind. Cannot fire a Brahmos ($1m+) for every threat scenario and need some good old heavy shelling and gunboat diplomacy in place. The lack of such fire power (amongst other things), cost us over 200 lives in Op. Pawan.
Aks says:
Modi is also well aware of kicking bureaucrats to get his wishes done. In that he is no different from his INC predecessors but he is very different in that he is an out and out nationalist, and having been poor understands the need for a powerful economy. Having an Africa summit as a priority shows that he has his sense right as does the MEA's Swaraj.
What will happen after this Jhalsa. Will the MEA now say ok to building Mozambique' Navy or will they look to western countries first for an approval.
And the Iron Ore in Mozambique and Tanzania should not even require an ok from those who control our UNSC-seat support. At least let us Indians have that much.


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Kobi Toolkit are a series of add-in utilities for Autodesk Revit Architecture, Structure and MEP.
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Full year of access for a single user.
Full year of access for 10 users.
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Using Import the user can harvest all families in a project. With Export the user can export families into a personal library on their computer. In both tools the user can choose one, multiple or all families and import them into the current project.
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Jules Bethea-Rateliff and Joe Sampson talk about Joe's first official release, Kill Our Friends
Dave Herrera
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Dave Herrera | April 28, 2012 | 3:16pm
See Also: Best of Denver 2008: Best Singer-Songwriter
Since moving to Denver in 2000, Joe Sampson has been a highly visible member of the scene, but it's always been either as member of bands like A Dog Paloma or Bad Weather California, or collaborating on projects like Wentworth-Kersey or playing rare solo shows with friends like Nathaniel Rateliff. All this time, the focus has never truly been on Sampson himself. Just the same, his music has clearly struck a chord with a great many people, and his list of admirers continues to grow.
Aside from an assortment of hand-circulated CDRs, he's never listed anything under his own name. Until now, that is. Thanks to a group of friends who kind of forced his hand, including Roger Green, who recorded the album, and Jules Bethea-Rateliff and Blake Nicholoff, who formed a new label called Fellow Creature with the expressed intention of putting his record out, Sampson is celebrating the release of his debut disc tonight at the hi-dive.
Kill Our Friends is the name of the record, and a cast of local luminaries, all, uh, friends of Joe's will perform his songs this evening at the hi-dive. In advance of the show tonight, we caught up with Bathea-Rateliff and Sampson to talk about the new record, Joe's songs, and what it took for an official recording to finally see the light of day.
Westword: How did the label get started?
Jules Bathea-Rateliff: Nathaniel and I kept having this conversation about Joe Sampson and how I was like, "Can we just put some Joe Sampson songs on your website and then make a paypal account for him, and then, we won't tell him?" Because he's not the easiest...he doesn't want to promote. So that was a possibility, but it never really happened.
But then I was hanging out with Roger Green, and he was like, "Yeah, I just finished recording a Joe Sampson album." I was like, "Really? Oh my gosh." Because there's tons of them, but they're not out. He wasn't going to print it on CDs. He was just going to do it digitally only, and he's kind of busy making music and not selling music. I was like, "Well, I'll do it."
So my friend Blake and I decided to pick it up and start a label basically to do this. We have some other people in mind beyond that, but... So we took it over from Roger, and I sat with Joe a few drunken evenings, and changed the album a little bit and put songs from older recordings that Joe had produced himself, that Chris Adolf had produced himself, that are kind of really familiar and mixed them in, and had Colin Bricker, who probably recorded most of this actually, master it all. And it got sent off this week, and there we go.
How in the heck did you convince him to do that?
He's being really cooperative. I don't know why. He's actually being really helpful. He's like, "I can write some emails. I can..." you know. And we talked a little bit about how - you know, having a record label isn't the most financially intelligent investment. But we're doing it because, you know, I have a tax return, and why not, right? But he was really into the idea. So my friend Blake Nickoloff and I split it.
We were talking to Joe. I was like, "You know, ideally, our part of the profits, we're going to roll over into whoever's next" - and you'll know whoever's next when I know. But Joe was like, "Yeah, yeah, yeah, I want to do that, too." Can you just take whatever money I make and just put it towards the next person? I was like, "Eh, well, we'll talk about that. We'll see."
Because I don't want him to have to always work all the time. I want him to be able to do what Nathaniel gets to do, which is make music, because I care about his songs. You know? So we'll see. But that's kind of the idea. That's why we named it Fellow Creature was that it was we're all friends and we can work really hard to get somebody out and then we can put somebody else out. Nathaniel's helping us, and he has great connections. And he's on the record.
So has Joe talked to you at all about why this is going to be the first time he has ever released anything?
I don't know if we've ever actually had a conversation about it. You know, Joe and I have known each other for so long - not lately, we haven't specifically talked about that.
What's your sense?
Maybe he's getting older?
What was his reticence before?
This time I think... First of all, Roger pushed it. It was Roger's undertaking. Roger was doing it. Roger named the album - it had a different name originally. He ordered the songs. He just did it. Joe doesn't want to disappoint anybody. So when I jumped in and when Blake jumped in, he felt a lot of - I don't know, maybe he feels like he has a sense of responsibility about it? And then the studio where he's been doing it, Erin Roberts works there now. So he's tied into all of us emotionally.
It probably feels good to have people care about your work. But it also, for him, he realizes that this is an undertaking for me. Once it became a label, that's when he really stepped up. You know, because he was like, "Wait, you're at risk," I guess. Does that make sense? And then probably being at our house all the time and watching Nathaniel grow the way he has been. I think that Joe has been like, "You know, this isn't actually impossible. This is a normal thing for people to do. And it's not vain."
And probably being with Bad Weather has probably softened his outlook.
Yeah, and Chris's attitude about all that is different now, too. You know? Akron/Family, those guys are amazing. You know, and they're really supportive, and they're homegrown. They just do it because they care about songs. It's not because... You know, we all have that creepy feeling when somebody's trying to sell you or pimp you, and you think that's harmful to art, but it isn't necessarily. It just depends on your terms. It needs to be on your terms.
So I think maybe he's changed because of all that, maybe pieces of all that. He's still very picky. He's still like, "Oh, no, no, no." He'll call me and be like, "No, no, no, we can't put this out. Oh my gosh! Have you listened to it lately?" I was like, "Yeah, I listen to it all the time." [chuckles] He was like, "No, no, no. Huh-uh."
So we changed it and changed it, and then at one point, I was like, "It's done. You can't... It is what it is. It's been sent away. If you want to put that song out differently, then you're going to get plenty of opportunities to do that." We're just trying to get one thing out. And you know, there's three great Wentworth-Kersey albums out already. There's the famous "box set" of Joe's stuff floating around. And there's some stuff that got pulled off of that for this album.
Who has the "box set," the legendary "box set"?
I have one. Doug and Hayley have one. Joey and Julie have one - I mean, all the friends. You know. Every now and then I'll talk to people, and they'll be like, "Oh yeah, that's on the box set." I'm like, "Oh yeah, I guess he made a lot." And then I was talking to Natasha at Twist & Shout, and I don't know if this was the box set, but she told me years ago, he brought in a CD, and they sold it off the shelf. And she said there will only a handful of copies, and once they were gone, that was it. She never saw them again. But that was just stuff he had burned. He's funny. [laughs]
So tell me: What is it about Joe's songwriting that you love so much and that everybody else gravitates toward.
I'm a big fan of Leonard Cohen - as much as I don't want to take one artist and just compare him to another one. The thing about Leonard Cohen I like is the poetry, and getting across this idea that I can't explain to you straight-forwardly, you know? Like the single and the title of the album is "Kill Our Friends" - that song makes no sense at all.
But it's really funny, though, and you kind of get it. And it's really funny when he sings it with Nathaniel, because it's kind of contextual to that situation. But it doesn't mean anything. But for some reason, it gets across this idea that's almost palatable, even though it's not explicit, and he does that really well.
He also leaves things alone. And my own personal, aesthetic tastes in music is always, "less is more." I always prefer people playing by themselves. I think James Han is a genius - he can pull things out in people's music - but my favorite thing is to hear a song with just the person who wrote it singing it. And he does that really, really, really well. I also happen to think he's really funny. I don't know if anybody else does, but I do. [laughs]
Personally or in his music?
Both. It's the same for me. I mean, he's the same person. Is there anybody you're into and there singing voice is not the same as their speaking voice? And then there's people who's speaking voice is exactly... Joe's voice - the artist Joe and my friend Joe aren't really different people. It's interesting.
Now how did you guys meet?
We probably met through Dan Landes, because we both worked at Watercourse, years ago, the old Watercourse. I think we actually got to know each other because he was in a band with Moses Montalvo, and they practiced in my basement. We were just talking about that. I think that's how we met.
So did you know him before Nathaniel knew him?
Mmm-hmm. But then, I hadn't really seen Joe in a while, and he and Nathaniel, as they call it the "summer of love" - they kind fell in love with each other that year. The Sputnik was opening really early, and they would go in there and have coffee and end up drinking and then end up singing at the bar together, and you know, had this, like, bromance [laughs]
And Erin - Joe was still dating Erin Roberts - we all worked at Watercourse; we were really, really close. And I mentioned to Erin one night, I was like, "Yeah, Nathaniel, blah, blah, blah," and she was like, "Oh, you've got a..." and I was like, "No, no, no, I don't like Nathaniel." And we ended up together because of Joe. So we're tight.
So this has even more sentimental significance?
Yeah. But you know what? To be honest with you, if I didn't like it, though, I wouldn't do it.
Page down to read our interview with Joe Sampson.
Westword: So tell me what your thoughts are about the new record.
Joe Sampson: It was kind of out of my hands. Roger and I started it last year, because he wanted to try his hand at producing an album, so we started with mine. And then I kind of -- like I usually do with all my stuff -- I kind of just bail out a little bit. Not lose interest as much as self-sabotage, probably. I kind of let it go a little bit, but then he just kept working on it for a year. And then he talked to Jules, and they almost started like a friendly coup against me, you know? [laughs] And so they wanted to put it out, and I was either for them, with them or against them. So I just decided to keep going.
Up until now it's been almost like this ongoing thing where you have put albums otherwise, but you've never really put out your own music. Has there been a specific reason for that, or what's been behind that?
I think it's just...I don't know. Maybe I'm just too hard on myself. You know? Maybe I'm just a little too much of a critic. I love the Bad Weather California stuff. I'm super confident about Chris's abilities. And Wentworth Kersey, his stuff was magic. So I have confidence in the collaboration stuff. But when it came down to my own stuff, I consider myself a realist. Some people probably consider me delusional, but I think I just... I don't know.
I never thought I was that ready yet. And this one, I really had no choice, like I said, so it's kind of nice, in a weird way. It was not ready, in my mind. You know? First of all, it can always sound better off the bat than it does. You know, and I keep working on it, and I do my usual just kind of walking away from it for a bit. But I'm glad that Roger kept doing it, though.
What do you think of the fact that you have so many people that admire your music, and are so vocal about it? You sort of have a reputation of being sort of quiet and humble when it comes to your music, so how did that feel to know that so many people admire your music?
Of course, it feels great. You know, I have a little bit of a theory on that - and I hope people don't take offense to my theory -- but I think that being as quiet as I am and not such an outlandish character about music... you know, I don't really get out there everyday, and I don't really talk to much about it outside of my colleagues, I think you're not going to go wrong if you put your faith in this guy. I'm never going to prove you wrong. I'm not going to go on Saturday Night Live next week with make-up on. You know?
So it's kind of nice to put into that, and being part of a more... It's more of a local... I'm more of a local, I guess, than the other bands. I mean, we're all local, but people aspire big, and that's awesome. I never really aspire big. What I aspire to is having people sing my songs, like this show that's coming up. I never had to much faith in my performance.
Did the attention kind of make you feel awkward at all, just sort of like, "Wow. I'm just a regular guy?" That sort of thing?
To be honest, and this is sort of cliché, but I don't remember writing those songs. I really don't. I listen to them, and I don't remember writing those. These came out, and I don't remember writing them, so I can't take credit for them. And it's not a God thing or anything like that. I think it's just like a time thing and a mumbling, lyrics and... If anything I'm proud of about my songwriting, I think I'm a good editor. I think I know what not to say -- I think I know. People like the fact that I don't say to much. My songs are rarely over two minutes long. But yes, I'm happy that people like it. Of course.
Are you a perfectionist? Is that part of what takes...
No. If I were, I would probably do way more. I would actually practice the guitar. I don't even touch the guitar ever until...like if I have a show, I'll practice the day before, and I'll end up just trying to write a song and not practicing. So if I were a perfectionist, I would probably practice more and maybe actually learn instruments better.
I guess let me rephrase that: Is it a situation where, like, you don't really want to put anything out there until you feel like it's a good representation of what you're trying to say?
I don't know about "saying," but maybe "doing." Most importantly, I think, music, when I grew up, my dad was a big singer, you know, in the house, that's all he did - he had four sons and we were all supposed to be a barber shop quartet, and he tried, tried, tried, but we were no good -- and he brought melody in the house, harmonies, you know?
So to me, melody and harmony are number one. Anything I listen to, melody and harmony. And then voice. And then it goes to maybe lyrics. There's something to say. You know lyrics are cool. You've got Leonard Cohen for that -- oh my god, amazing, right? But then music is way after. I hear music, and I can do some of it, but I don't really think about it as much. That's why I don't think I have much to say. I'm not trying to say something. It's just whatever I mumbled out.
If you listen to my songs, sometimes they make no sense. Matter of fact, Roger Green tells me what my songs mean, sometimes. And he's usually quite correct, because he's talking about the era that I wrote it. So probably subconsciously, I'm writing these things. But no statements. I don't think I have statements in any of those songs, especially "Kill Our Friends," the name of the album, I hope nobody takes that literal. That's more of a joke about, you know, people not always being quite there with you, which is fine, you know.
But yeah, it's mostly melody. I just want to have a good melody, and I want to sing better, but I have the voice I have. This morning, we did the Open Air thing, and I sang a couple of songs live, and man, I just almost couldn't do it, just listening to myself, like, "Aargh!" My other problem is my performance. I just want a better performance and that's what I hope. If I had a better performance on all these records and these four-tracks that I did - some are really good, but I'll probably never get that. So therefore, I guess that's why I've never really been ready. So it's ready for me.
There's a box set floating around with your songs. How did that come about?
I think those are all just four-track recordings, and I have a couple hundred of them. I just gave them to some friends, when I met Nathaniel a couple years ago, and when I met Joey. When I met people, I just gave them whatever I'm doing at the time. And there like, "Oh, do you have more?" And I'm like, "Yeah, I've got tons more." So I just gave them to people I knew, mostly colleagues, really, other songwriters.
Because I love the idea of, you know, those old pictures of Willie Nelson and Kris Kristopherson and whoever all in one room, sitting around with a bottle of wine, whiskey, and showing each other songs. I kind of romanticize that a little bit, especially those parties we use to have. My birthday party years and years ago, where we all got together in Nathaniel's backyard and created a little bit of a scene -- our scene, for us personally.
I heard that you took a CD to Twist & Shout, a limited number that you had burned yourself, and when they sold out, that was that. Is that true?
Yeah, well, sold out, I think I brought ten. But you know, Roger Green was working there, and he played it all the time, and I think that helped out a lot. He played it a lot, and people were probably like, "What's this weird shit?" Because it probably wasn't what they had heard [before] a four-track. So it probably sold out for its obscurity and its weirdness, which is fine with me. I think it's kind of cool.
How long have you been writing and recording songs on your four-track?
I've been playing in bands since high school in the '80s. But I didn't start writing songs...I always felt like I was a songwriter, but I didn't really start writing them until I was 21, 22. And then I had a decade of great years, writing them all the time. And then in my thirties, it kind of slowed down, and I'm forty now, and I haven't written a song in five months, probably. But I've been playing a long time. I never got better at guitar or anything like that, but I never cared. I just wanted to know five or ten chords and with a capo, there's a hundred more.
I grew up in Connecticut until I was about nineteen and then I moved to Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, with a girlfriend. I lived there for a couple years. And then, I haven't been back home -- I might see my mom once and a while, but rarely, maybe five years. I don't go back east much. I've been living out west now for going on almost twenty years.
How did you end up in Arizona?
Girlfriend was going to art school, and I dug her, so I was like, "I'll go with you." Little things, you know. It's funny because I'm from Connecticut. I'm a red head, you know, I'm a ginger. And I got blasted by that West Coast sun. I remember getting so sunburned, and just not getting it, like, "What? What is this? I don't get this." You know? Think I could run around in the sun like I did back home.
So how did you end up in Colorado?
I was living in Seattle for a couple of years. My brother went to Western State in Gunnison, and I didn't have enough money to go all the way to Connecticut for Christmas, so I flew to Denver. He picked me up, and lived with him for, like, a month in Gunnison, and went back home, and then went to Charleston for a year and a half, Charleston, South Carolina.
And then he was like, "I'm going back to Gunnison. You want to go?" I was like, "Yeah. I do want to go." And so I went back there and stayed there for years, a couple years, and met my friend Kate Magness, who'll be playing that show. Her and I just sat around with a four track and wrote hundreds of songs. That's what we did. We just wrote songs. We met Erin Roberts there, and she was part of it, and we all just wrote songs. It was kind of great. And from there I moved to Denver, because I wanted to play music, be in a band.
So you moved to Denver specifically to play music?
Yeah, I think so. I mean, I think it was on my mind, and I had a couple people who had already lived here, like Chris Adolf. We had mutual friends, and met up that way. And so yeah, basically, moved out of Gunnison. It was freezing there. Hated the cold. And came to Denver -- that was a long time ago - and tried to play music here.
2000. I remember I worked at Watercourse. I always remember I worked at Watercourse on 9/11 - that's why I know the year I was there. That's where I was.
And that's where you met Jules, right?
Yeah, I met her through Chris Barker, this guy we worked with. I lived in Gunninson, and he moved to Denver earlier, and then I met Jules. We practiced in Jules's basement, A Dog Paloma, my old band. Chris Barker was in it, and Erin Roberts was in it, and Moses Montalvo, who used to be in the May Riots, he was in the band, too, and we all just played, and that's how I met Jules. I think Chris lived with her. I think he was her roomate, and I think that's how we met. But I've known her pretty much since I've been here.
How did you end up at Watercourse.
The owner of Watercourse used to live in Gunnison, Dan Landes. He used to live in Gunnison, and I knew him.
So now that you've heard the record, what do you think?
Well, we kind of made a hybrid out of it. We took Roger's recordings, and then we added some of me and Chris's recordings from a couple of years ago, and then a couple of my personal ones. It's a really long album - it's like seventeen songs, but it's only 45 minutes long; they're short songs.
It's hard to say: I like it. I like the feel of it. I'm going to be honest: It's hard to hear yourself. I'm sure everybody can kind of relate to that. I think I'm a little pitchy. A lot of it's live, a lot of it's just us doing it live, thinking I'm going to re-do the vocals. And then since I bailed and Roger took over, I didn't get a chance to do that. But there's got to be a charm in that, too. But I like it. I like it. I like the songs. Some of the songs are really great, and I like that.
Joe Sampson - "Moon Up Above"
What's your favorite song on the record?
Favorite song on the record, as a song itself, would be "Moon Above." I like the lyrics of it. The direction that we changed to is a little different than I thought it would be, but it's fine with a trumpet. Sean [King] came in with a trumpet, and it's cool. It's really cool. I think I sing it terribly, and that's why I wanted to, like, "Damnit!" That's my favorite song, written, that came out the best...
What do you like about it?
I like it because it's not all from the same day and the same studio, it's kind of got - I was trying to explain to somebody - there's regions of fidelity going on there. It sounds like everything is in a different area, which it kind of is. Like I said, it's a hybrid. I like that. It's like those old Bonnie Prince Billy albums or a Palace albums, where they're all just weird, like they're recorded in weird places. I love that. It makes an interesting album. That overall, I like that, how it's some acoustic songs and couple of upbeat songs, but no rock songs on this one, but maybe some day.
What did you listen to growing up? What influenced your songwriting?
Let's see...songwriting? Probably, truly, R.E.M., as a kid. I think Michael Stipe, I think he's kind of an amazing melody maker. You take two chords and he can make these incredible songs. Those first seven albums are mind-blowing to me. I don't listen to them anymore, but I don't need to. They're imprinted on me. Michael Stipe's melodies blew me away. He was always number one when I was a kid. And Violent Femmes. I love Violent Femmes first couple of albums. And the Cure - you know, the usual late '80s alternative rock, the Smiths. I had a little industrial age where I like Ministry and stuff like that, KMFDM, and shit like that.
But that's the stuff that shaped you, the late '80s stuff?
Yeah, and, of course, to be honest, I can't deny this, the Beatles. The Beatles I still listen to weekly, the Kinks, Beatles, all that stuff, too. You know, I have older brothers - Neil Young, my brothers were really into Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen. So through the walls of our bedroom, I heard all that, Pink Floyd. I knew all the Pink Floyd albums, through the wall in my bedroom. They're incredible. He gave me those.
My dad sang all the old songs. My dad would've been 80 this year, so he gave me, you know, Mills Brothers and Al Jolson and Frank Sintra and Perry Cuomo. So I heard those. Those singers and those melodies were incredible. So yeah, I think when I was kid, R.E.M., and when I got older, Bonnie Prince Billy, Will Oldham, Jeff Tweedy. But I never was very Americana. But then when I got even older, and when I met Mr. Rateliff there, I got a whole new view of what I liked and what I wanted to emulate.
I never had a mentor. I don't believe in mentors. I don't believe anybody can show you too much artistically. I think they can probably help you along socially, but you take your style. But he would be the closest thing to my mentor in my later time, Nathaniel, purely performance, purely vocal power, the exact oppose of what I have. I have no vocal power, and he's got incredible vocal power.
I was sitting in front of him going, "You mean, you sound like this right in front of me?" When I first met him, I went to his house looking for Joe to give him a CD, and he was back there. I was like, "Hey, man, what's up?" And he's like, "I'm just singing songs." And he sang a song in front of me, and I'm just like, "Wow! People sound like this right here, right in front of me? I thought it was microphones that did that." I couldn't believe it. He's still one of my favorites by far.
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Article: Shelve legal notice on Isiolo land and first engage the community
November 27, 2019 AdminArticlescommunity land, isiolo county, land adjudication, ministry notice
[Source: Daily Nation]
In recent years, Isiolo has witnessed increased debate over land issues, a situation that has escalated over the past weeks following the issuance in August of Legal Notice No. 150 of 2019 by the Ministry of Lands setting up the entire county as an adjudication area.
The devolved government, which is the trustee of community land in the county, then paid a visit to Lands Cabinet Secretary Farida Karoney and requested an amendment to the legal notice in order to reduce the coverage area of the legal notice.
A faction led by Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo and other legislators — including nominated senator Abshiro Halake, Isiolo North MP Hassan Odha, Isiolo North MP Abdi Koropu and Isiolo Woman Rep Rehema Jaldesa called for the revocation of the notice.
They say there are too many land disputes and, if the adjudication is done, the local people stand to lose large tracts.
Burat Ward residents are in court contesting alleged illegal encroachment of their land by the Kenya Defence Forces; there are unresolved boundary disputes between Isiolo and its neighbours, Meru and Garissa.
Why Isiolo County is pushing hard the amendment of the legal notice is worrying. Is there a sinister move behind it?
The current Constitution classifies land under Article 61-62 as public, community or private. This gave a right to the locals, especially the marginalised communities, to their land.
The 2016 Community Land Act provides for the recognition, protection and registration of community land rights, management and administration of community land and sets out the role of county governments in relation to unregistered community land.
The Act also gives the communities opportunities to collectively use and manage land as communally-owned by forming community assemblies and community land management committees.
This would eventually give right to them to freely enter into agreements with investors to enable environmental, economic and social impact assessment, land rehabilitation, capacity building and transfer of technology.
The Act is an amazing piece of legislation that should be lauded for the remedy it will evidently provide if fully relied upon.
Sections 6(1) and (7) provide that, upon registration of the community land, the trusteeship roles of the county government to manage and administer the registered land ceases.
The unregistered land falls under the county government and, with the prevailing corruption, this important role stands to be abused.
The community is yet to register their land and the extent and exact size are yet to be identified despite this being the mandate of the county government.
There is no need to rush the adjudication and end up losing community land to private entities without anyone realising it. Let us engage with the main stakeholders — the public.
Ali Edin Abdi, Isiolo
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Posted on March 2, 2019 March 2, 2019 by Martin: Through the Silver Screen
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The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part – Film Review
Cast: Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Tiffany Haddish, Stephanie Beatriz, Charlie Day, Alison Brie, Nick Offerman, Maya Rudolph
Director: Mike Mitchell
Synopsis: When alien invaders attack the city of Bricksburg, it leaves the city in ruins an several people are abducted, leaving Emmet Brickowski with no choice but to step up and save his friends…
Review: "Everything is awesome," three simple words, and ones that whenever you heard them back in 2014 transported you to a world of bricks, and tiny yellow men and women, otherwise known as Lego. For decades, these simple bricks have provided children with endless hours of fun. So when a film about these bricks was announced, many assumed it would be a film marketed as a cash grab just to sell more bricks. However, it turned out to be a really witty and extremely entertaining piece of film-making. This is of course is 2014's The Lego Movie, and yes everything was awesome with that film.
A couple of spin offs have followed in its wake, but now we have a direct sequel that picks up immediately from the first film. Everything seems to be going well until the city of Bricksburg comes under attack from some outer space visitors. Their attack has wreaked havoc on the city, turning it into a desolate wasteland of a very similar ilk to the Mad Max franchise. Years later, and despite the bleak circumstances, Emmet's positive outlook on life has not diminished. However, that is put to the test when a subsequent attack results in the abduction of among others, Lucy and Batman by a threat from outer space, leaving Emmet with no choice but to rescue the ones he cares about.
Back when it came out, the first film was such a wonderful, innovative breath of fresh air, and extremely entertaining to boot, helmed magnificently by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Though the duo, are now merely on board as writers/producers, t's clear that their influence comes to the fore and new director Mike Mitchell continues on the trajectory that was set by Miller and Lord. Inevitably, as tends to be the case with sequels, it does mean that it doesn't feel nearly as fresh or innovative when compared to its predecessor.
The animation and the voice work are once again excellent, with Chris Pratt lending his voice not just to Emmet, but to a fearless warrior named Rex Dangervest, who feels like what would happen if the Lego counterparts of Han Solo and Star Lord had a child. There is an aspect to this story, concerning Tiffany Haddish's character that could leave some viewers a bit frustrated as it's a bit superficial, and not very well executed. This isn't to say that there is nothing substantial as there are some elements, particularly towards the end that are much stronger in terms of the messages they deliver.
However, with plenty of extremely amusing references to some other pop culture properties, it keeps the plot moving along. These will keep the adults entertained, as unfortunately the film unlike its predecessor does feel more aimed at the younger demographics. Furthermore, while "Everything is Awesome" was this insanely infectious piece of delightful pop music that was impossible not to love, this movie's version of that song is not quite as catchy, or indeed memorable, despite its best effort to be exactly that.
Not as innovative or as witty as its predecessor(s), and the story is hit or miss with its messages. Yet some extremely entertaining pop culture references ensure that this is a mixed, but entertaining, bag of bricks.
Posted on June 11, 2018 June 11, 2018 by Martin: Through the Silver Screen
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom – Film Review
Cast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall, Justice Smith, Daniella Pineda, James Cromwell, Toby Jones, Ted Levine, Jeff Goldblum, B. D. Wong
Director: J.A. Bayona
Synopsis: Years after the destruction of the Jurassic World theme park, with the island's volcano about to explode, a rescue operation is launched to save the island's dinosaur population from almost certain extinction…
Review: There is a seemingly undying fascination that humanity as a species has with dinosaurs. With museums that boast fascinating old skeletons of these creatures to a series of films that began all the way back in 1993 with Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park, a film that changed the movie industry forever as for the first time on the big screen, dinosaurs came to life. Though the 1997 and 2001 sequels never quite lived up to the majesty of the original, the fascination never died. Indeed, when Jurassic World came along in 2015 to try and reintroduce the franchise to a new generation, the box office roared accordingly, to the tune of $1.6 billion, and so this franchise finds a way to keep on going.
With the Jurassic World theme park having met a predictable fate, following some disastrous dino-experimentation, the dinosaurs that are still on Isla Nublar are in immediate danger due to the island's volcano which is threatening to erupt. So Claire (Howard) re-teams with Owen (Pratt) to mount a rescue operation to save the pre-historic beasts. However, there is the question of whether these creatures should be saved, or should nature just take its course? With Colin Trevorrow now solely on writing credits along with Derek Connolly, in comes The Impossible director J.A.Bayona who injects some of his disaster movie expertise into the film. In doing so, providing some especially haunting shots of the now desolate park and one scene in particular that is especially melancholic.
Hold on to your butts, and run for your life!
Bayona does his best to replicate the visual majesty of the original, and while topping that is an almost impossible task, he does bring some really stellar action scenes to the mix. Yet the script could easily have done with having some of the DNA of the first film injected into it, as there is a severe lack of development on many of the humans. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard once again both give solid performances as our two main characters, but the development their characters is very limited. It is a similar story for those that are in the supporting roles, as they're just not as memorable as say a John Hammond or Ian Malcolm. Speaking of, the Goldblum makes a welcome return, but his appearance is fleeting at best.
With Bayona bringing the visual splendour, Trevorrow and Connolly's script doesn't quite match up to that. The plot certainly goes in a very interesting direction, and it is very much a tale of two halves. One being the mission to the island, and the other being that mission's aftermath. Plaudits must be given for them for trying something a bit different, but having said that, it is hard to ignore the similarities that this film has with its predecessors, and there are specific elements that you will look at think that you have seen this before, because we have.
What is cooked up by Bayona and Trevorrow delivers both what a sequel should do, but in other cases should not do. There is a much stronger attempt to bring a more coherent narrative to the story, which does bring more spectacle and emotion. What's more, Bayona's horror routes really shine through in a number of places. Yet the lack of development on many of the characters and the rehash of familiar plot elements is a massive frustration as we have seen franchises in the past take things in a brand new direction before. Blending classic Jurassic franchise tropes with some new elements, almost like trying to cook up the perfect dinosaur. The results are not catastrophic, but definitely nothing extraordinary.
The addition of Bayona as director provides some visual majesty that Spielberg would be proud of, but a tonally inconsistent script results in a dinosaur romp that will entertain, terrify and bemuse in equal measure.
Posted on April 28, 2018 September 3, 2018 by Martin: Through the Silver Screen
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Avengers: Infinity War – Film Review
Cast: Spoilers!!
Directors: Joe and Anthony Russo
Synopsis: Thanos, the Mad Titan, is seeking possession of the Infinity Stones that would give him unrivalled power, and it's up to the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy to stop him as the fate of the Universe hangs in the balance…
This review will have no spoilers…
Review: Ten years in the making, with eighteen previous entries in this incredible cinematic universe that we have watched grow over the past ten years. It has been quite the fun and enjoyable ride, but this is what it has all been building towards. After all the work that was put in to establish this world and its characters in the previous decade of Marvel goodness, it would be fair to say the weight of expectation on this film was enormous. Therefore, one must give kudos to the Russo brothers, who return to the directors chairs of the MCU for the third time, and complete their hat-trick in spectacular style.
The plot, without straying into spoiler territory, focuses on the maniacal Thanos and his quest to obtain the infinity stones with the help of some underling servants known as the Black Order, to wreak unprecedented destruction on the universe, which understandably captures the attention of just about every MCU hero we have met thus far. Given the sheer number of heroes we have met thus far, there was understandable concern from certain quarters as to would they be able to balance the story with so many larger than life heroes? Well as they proved with Civil War, the Russos and returning screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, do just that.
Each hero that we meet is given their chance to shine and there's no one that feels out of place. They are all relevant pieces in this battle, and as such , everyone has ample screen time in this battle that simply put, has unprecedented stakes for all of our heroes. Yet despite these threatening stakes, as Marvel so often does, the film is peppered with plenty of humorous moments. But these never negate the moments of drama or danger that these heroes find themselves up against, as you feel that no one, no matter how big or how long they have been a part of the MCU, is in very serious peril.
Speaking of, it has been no secret that the MCU has had some trouble with crafting compelling villains. With a few exceptions, many of them have been very bland and forgettable. Thankfully, that is not applicable with Thanos. It is hard to humanise a villain who wants to kill at will, but he is given the crucial depth that a good villain needs to get in order to make them memorable. Furthermore, they need to be given a presence that our heroes feel, and they certainly feel Thanos's presence alright, the much needed villain to truly break the villain curse that has plagued so many MCU movies.
As they demonstrated with both of their previous MCU entries, the Russos are once again right on the top of their game when it comes to delivering the compelling action scenes that were used so effectively in their previous MCU films. There are plenty of these throw-downs scattered throughout the film, you really feel the scale of the events that are taking place within this world that we as an audience have grown with over these past ten years. It is some heavy stuff and with this latest entry, again without straying into spoiler territory, it is a film that will have a major impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we have known it.
With only a handful of films left in what has been the third phase of their cinematic universe, it is hard to not feel that all of this is all coming to a close. In a film like this, you need to just give the audience a complete and emotional sucker punch that leaves them reeling, and by the end of this movie, said sucker punch will have been delivered. Though there is still a second part in this story, and a few other films in Phase 3 to come, there is no escaping the fact that with this film, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been shaken to its core.
It has all been building towards this, and it brought home the goods. So many heroes could have been problematic, but it is all weaved together tremendously well, and a truly memorable villain in Thanos sets things up perfectly for Avengers 4.
Posted on April 29, 2017 April 29, 2017 by Martin: Through the Silver Screen
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2- Film Review
Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Kurt Russell, Karen Gillan, Michael Rooker
Director: James Gunn
Synopsis: Whilst on an assignment for an alien race called the Sovereign, after the deal goes awry, the Guardians find themselves on the run, when they encounter a man who is claiming to be Star Lord's father.
Review: It is fair to say that Marvel Studios certainly rolled the dice and took a big risk when they decided to green-light a full feature film about a crew of heroes that the vast majority of movie goers across the globe had no idea who they were. Many thought that this film would be the studio's first mishap, and well we all know that simply wasn't the case as the first film smashed all expectations and ensured that everyone knew their names, and rightly so, the Guardians became hot property.
Now well into Phase 3 of the giant Marvel machine, it was inevitable that our favourite bunch of lovable arseholes would get a new adventure. The first film was such a mystery, audiences had no idea what to expect going in. Thus given that so many loved what they saw the first time around, writer and director James Gunn decides to follow a similar route this time around, allowing these characters that we grew to love and laugh at, to develop their relationships. What's more, they have some familial issues and any familial squabbling issues that may be brewing beneath the surface, and there's a LOT of that going on this time.
The most lovable bunch of misfits in the Galaxy…
Though there's some bickering, Gunn's script packs humour in abundance. It has become almost a trademark of the MCU to this point but, this might just be the funniest film of the franchise to date. Everyone has their moment to shine, but in the case of some characters they get several moments to shine, looking at you Drax the Destroyer! Much like the first film, there's a plethora of very memorable lines that will get those laughing muscles moving, and the story for the first act is extremely enthralling. The Guardians are all once again on excellent form, with the villainous Nebula given much more to do this time around, oh and yes Baby Groot is perhaps the most adorable little sentient plant being you're maybe ever going to find on the silver screen.
Visually the film is just dripping with so much colour it's wonderful to look at, and it packs some tremendous action scenes to accompany the superb visuals. Which in turn is also helped by the ensemble of music that makes up Awesome Mix Vol 2, which is just as catchy as its predecessor. However, that being said, not everything is nice to look at as there are points where it becomes extremely obvious that there's a lot of CGI on screen. The villain was the thing that really let the first film down, and sadly yet again, the main villain (fear not no spoilers here!) is still something of a disappointment.
This individual in question is not as disposable as some previous MCU villains, but nowhere near as memorable as say Loki. Their motivations being a little perplexing, and once their intentions are known, the film meanders and goes from the sublime to the truly ridiculous, which given that this is a film with a talking tree and a genetically engineered raccoon, is quite an accomplishment! But yet again it does feel like a missed opportunity for Marvel to rectify the difficulties that they have had in bringing a truly compelling villain to the big screen, save for the God of Mischief of course.
Nevertheless, this sequel is a worthy companion piece to the original film, once its characters are front and centre. Choosing to walk a similar path that the first film went might seem boring and unadventurous to some, but when it is this entertaining and absolutely hilarious to watch, you can hardly blame Gunn and Marvel for sticking to what they know, cos that produced the goods the first time around. This band of lovable misfits certainly remain an absolute blast of marvellous entertainment.
Not quite as enthralling as its predecessor, but this sequel packs the humour, the exhilarating action sequences, and yes another awesome soundtrack to boot.
Posted on July 5, 2015 June 11, 2018 by Martin: Through the Silver Screen
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Jurassic World – Film Review
Cast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jake Johnson, Nick Robinson, Ty Simpkins, BD Wong, Irrfan Khan, Vincent D'Onofrio.
Director: Colin Trevorrow
Synopsis: In order to boost falling attraction numbers at the dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, the company creates a new dinosaur, with disastrous consequences…
Review: Sometimes in Hollywood you do wonder if, or indeed when a movie will ever make it to the big screen and escape the doldrums of development hell. Sometimes they don't but sometimes, films emerge triumphant after a lengthy period of production nightmares. For instance, take the latest entry into the franchise of dinosaur themed mayhem, otherwise known as Jurassic Park. Originally intended for a 2005 release, and thus descending into nearly a decade of the aforementioned development hell. Through all of that though, the final product was completed and it has emerged into a roaring triumph.
Like a dinosaur trapped into an enclosure that has broken free, Jurassic World has been unleashed. With Colin Trevorrow now at the helm, taking over from Steven Spielberg (wait, there was another guy?), in only his second full length directorial feature following his 2011 film Safety Not Guaranteed, he has brought this franchise wholly back on course after the big disappointment that was Jurassic Park III (oh that's right…). With the disappointment of that hanging over it, the franchise that was ironically at risk of becoming a fossil after fourteen years in the wilderness, this is if you do count the aforementioned lacklustre third showing, (to which it is possible many do not) has come out roaring and proves that there is still much life left in this franchise.
Having been over a decade, almost all of the former cast members have now become fossilised, and in their places, enter Chris Pratt as gruff raptor trainer Owen Grady who is sought after by the park's operations manager Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) to ensure that the park's big, bad and risky science project, the Indominous Rex is suitable for public viewing before the exhibit is unveiled. It is at this point, that everything starts going wrong (as you might expect) with some dinosaur made havoc being unleashed on the Jurassic world visitors as well as our protagonists, who include Claire's two young nephews Zach (Nick Robinson) and Gray (Ty Simpkins) who are desperately trying to avoid becoming a meal for the terrifying Indominous.
Stay, my pretties…
As previously mentioned, this new adventure is a much needed return to form for the franchise. Following from his turn in the box office stomping, smash ride Guardians of the Galaxy, Chris Pratt shows his action chops once again and provides a solid performance as the film's primary protagonist. Claire, the aunt of the two boys caught up in the mayhem, initially shuns her two nephews in favour of keeping an eye on the proceedings in the park, and seeks to maintain her professional, businesswoman persona even in the face of the carnage. Yet when caught in the thick of it, she drops this and shows family compassion and courage particularly when her nephews are in some serious trouble. The nephews themselves at times can be exceedingly frustrating and annoying, particularly the younger one. There are some story lines with them that are left at loose ends, which is a bit frustrating. Furthermore the dialogue at times feels very wooden, but it's not what we came here for, we came for some dinosaur carnage, and boy do we get it.
With action and chase sequences that pack a punch and are without doubt an homage to the 1993 classic, Trevorrow does manage to reinvigorate the action. With a premise that is similar to the previous films, it could very easily go wrong, but it feels new and fresh, even though we have been getting monster filled carnage in movies during this franchise's absence such as Godzilla and Pacific Rim. It at this point could very easily become stale, however it is not. Trevorrow through his action scenes clearly respects the first film, and the game-changer for cinema that it was. Yet there is enough on show here to recapture the imagination, wonder and joy that so many people experienced when the first movie came out, especially with the final throw down which is nothing short of terrific. The CGI remains top notch, with some solid directing and a top score by Michael Giacchino, there is a lot of fun to be had. There was very little chance of bettering Spielberg's 1993 belter, but Trevorrow and gang gave a right good go of it, and for that, credit where credit is due. The park opened, and it opened in style.
With a script that does feel a bit wooden, and at times stale, the movie is weighed down somewhat, but with cool throwbacks to the 1993 classic, and some exhilarating action sequences, there is plenty more life in this franchise.
Posted on October 15, 2014 May 29, 2017 by Martin: Through the Silver Screen
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Guardians of the Galaxy – Film Review
Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Batista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Lee Pace, Karen Gillan, Djomon Hounsou, Glenn Close
Directors: James Gunn
Synopsis: When a team of space criminals come into possession of a valuable space orb, they must band together to prevent the villainous Ronan from seizing it and wreaking havoc and mass destruction.
Review: If someone says to you: "name a Marvel superhero character," the names of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America or Spider-Man might come to mind. However, the names of the likes of Groot , Gamora, Star Lord and Rocket Raccoon might not sound as familiar. Yet with this latest instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, that will most certainly change. This film when it was announced had a lot of people scratching their heads in bemusement and uncertainty. Fans wondered if it could be pulled off, and Marvel had pulled it off and the gamble has paid off immeasurably.
Director James Gunn has put together one of, if not the funniest Marvel films to date, with a very entertaining script as well as some intense and enthralling action sequences. Being the title characters, a lot is expectedly riding on the Guardians, and they deliver. With previous Marvel films that lead to the Avengers, we had several movies detailing their stories and their struggles. Guardians does not have this luxury, as we are introduced to our protagonists immediately, but James Gunn did an exceptional job in making the audience care about each of the main ensemble.
Star Lord (Chris Pratt) is the leader of the team. He is like the love child of Luke Skywalker and Indiana Jones , and his scenes are wonderful to behold. Witty lines and real heart and charisma go into his performance. Likewise with the Green skinned assassin Gamora (Zoe Saldana) who's again a really interesting character to watch with a very intriguing back-story. The main comedy relief comes from the likes of Drax (Dave Batista) who has some of the most hilarious dialogue we have seen all year, including a difficulty to understand metaphors. Groot (Vin Diesel) is a sentient tree, he doesn't say much, all of three words, but he adds a great comical presence in the film. Yet, the star of the show is the gun wielding raccoon, Rocket. Brilliantly voiced by Bradley Cooper and terrifically brought to life on the big screen, he is a character that will have tears rolling down your face due to laughter.
Together, the ensemble have some brilliant moments together. Yet the film does have its problems, namely the villains. The three main baddies Ronan (Lee Pace) Nebula (Karen Gillan) and Korath (Djimon Hounsou) are not as fleshed out as much as the Guardians. Their make up is all very well done with Gillan looking very menacing as the blue skinned Nebula and there is more to her character development than her villainous counterparts. With Thanos lurking in the shadows, it is almost a desire to cut to the chase and have the Guardians fight Thanos, as we know of his presence in this universe. Although chances are that could certainly happen in a coming movie (Avengers 3 perhaps?). Despite this one mishap, the film stands as one of the best we have seen this year. The visuals are all superb, with brilliant make up on each of the characters, and some top drawer action scenes that will fill the audience with immense satisfaction. The penultimate movie of Marvel's Phase 2 has left its mark on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and we will definitely be seeing more of Groot and Star Lord in the future.
A terrific ensemble, brilliant dialogue, top quality visuals and make up, some outstanding action sequences and lots of very memorable characters. The villain is a let down, but it does not take anything away from this fantastic addition to the Marvel Universe.


Assume you are trapped inside the Old Castle. You need to escape from the old castle. This is a great challenge for you, search for the available clues and objects and try to escape from there. Good luck and have fun!


Hundreds of years ago, simple huts were made with grasses and plants assembled into the thatched roofs, which grew to keep the house insulated and guarded from natural elements. Currently, this archaic concept of a roof garden has changed into the modern practice of installing and growing various kinds of plant life in many different forms on top of homes, bungalows, sheds and other adjacent buildings. From elaborate, ornamental gardens to simple, functional mats, these new structures (and the technology that makes them possible) are spreading speedily across the country.
Roof gardens that are more luxurious can be tranquil hideaways that offer privacy to homeowners who want to establish a private garden totally under their care. These functional types of roof garden, harboring mostly grasses and herbs, act as an extra coating of protection, keeping your home warm during the winter and cool during the summer. Rainwater that falls on these roofs is gathered and used within the garden. By the quantity of sunlight and weather damage that the garden takes, you can double your roof's lifespan by adding a roof garden.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been recommending urban areas to develop roof gardens for years, quoting the abundant environmental benefits to keeping growing roofs anywhere feasible. In seriously urbanized areas, roof gardens purify the surrounding atmosphere of damaging air contaminants, not to mention switching carbon dioxide for oxygen.
Roof gardens can have many different levels of upkeep, depending on how complicated they are and how much space they cover. In rural areas, side roofs, such as sheds, greenhouses and garages, are regularly the best locations for roof gardens because they are inclined to be flatter and easier to install on than main roofs. For simpler roof gardens, you can buy installation packages that will set up the roof garden on either flat or sloping surfaces.
When building rooftop gardens that are more complicated, one includes many kinds of flora, bushes, and flowers, homeowners should be sure the roof can carry the extra weight and has been waterproofed with a membrane that includes the appropriate, ecologically healthy soil substitute. A well-designed intensive roof garden will create a mini-ecological environment including an expansive variety of native plants that can encourage wildlife and help sustain each other in a continuing cycle.
Although roof gardens can provide copious benefits, many people are unsure how to erect one. Unless homeowners purchase an assembly kit, they may be lost when it comes to choosing the correct roof foliage for their needs and climate. Those wishing for only a simple green roof should think about grasses, sedum and mosses, which are sufficient and take very little care to grow. For gardens that are more intricate, choose native plants, well-established specimens that will be able to withstand your area's weather conditions on rooftops. You can add more seeds or plants as needed. Homeowners should take advantage of current roof projects and began planning a roof garden today!
April Walters is a real estate expert. She writes articles that will help her clients and others to understand the ins and outs of the business, so they know what to expect. Get your IDX solutions where April gets hers.


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Municipality reaches settlement agreement with Jono Developments Ltd. for sale of former Saint Patrick's Alexandra schoo…
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 (Halifax, NS) – Regional Council has approved a settlement agreement between the Halifax Regional Municipality and Jono Developments Ltd., which resolves a long-standing legal matter regarding the sale of the former Saint Patrick's Alexandra school property. "We're pleased to have reached an agreement that satisfies both Council's direction to move forward with the sale of the property to Jono Developments Inc. at fair market value, and settles an outstanding legal action regarding this property with the purchaser," said Martin Ward, General Counsel for the Halifax Regional Municipality. As per the terms and conditions of the property sale, Jono Developments Inc. will purchase the property from the municipality for the sum of $3,629,400. The purchase price is based on the original agreement price of $3,000,000 adjusted to current market value using property assessment growth over the elapsed time period. As per an approved motion during the Sept. 20, 2016, Regional Council In Camera session, a staff report will now be prepared to explore options for Regional Council to consider committing a portion of the funds from the sale of the site toward community space enhancements at the Halifax North Memorial Public Library. The former school property, located at 2277 Maitland Street in Halifax, was declared surplus to municipal needs in 2011 and was subsequently listed for sale through a public Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Jono Developments Inc. was the recommended proponent following the conclusion of the RFP process for the sale of the property, which was subsequently approved by Regional Council in late 2011. The council decision has been the subject of various legal proceedings with both Jono Developments Inc. and community groups since 2012. This settlement agreement with Jono Developments Inc. concludes legal proceedings with respect to the sale of the former Saint Patrick's Alexandra school property. Source: Release
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 (Halifax, NS) – Regional Council has approved a settlement agreement between the Halifax Regional Municipality and Jono Developments Ltd., which resolves a long-standing legal matter regarding the sale of the former Saint Patrick's Alexandra school property.
"We're pleased to have reached an agreement that satisfies both Council's direction to move forward with the sale of the property to Jono Developments Inc. at fair market value, and settles an outstanding legal action regarding this property with the purchaser," said Martin Ward, General Counsel for the Halifax Regional Municipality.
As per the terms and conditions of the property sale, Jono Developments Inc. will purchase the property from the municipality for the sum of $3,629,400. The purchase price is based on the original agreement price of $3,000,000 adjusted to current market value using property assessment growth over the elapsed time period.
As per an approved motion during the Sept. 20, 2016, Regional Council In Camera session, a staff report will now be prepared to explore options for Regional Council to consider committing a portion of the funds from the sale of the site toward community space enhancements at the Halifax North Memorial Public Library.
The former school property, located at 2277 Maitland Street in Halifax, was declared surplus to municipal needs in 2011 and was subsequently listed for sale through a public Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Jono Developments Inc. was the recommended proponent following the conclusion of the RFP process for the sale of the property, which was subsequently approved by Regional Council in late 2011.
The council decision has been the subject of various legal proceedings with both Jono Developments Inc. and community groups since 2012. This settlement agreement with Jono Developments Inc. concludes legal proceedings with respect to the sale of the former Saint Patrick's Alexandra school property.
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Nonprofit Excellence Workshop
January Workshop
Community Roundtable: Future of nonprofits post-pandemic
Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Emily Johnson – JLCC Member, Nonprofit Professional, Passionate Volunteer
The nonprofit sector has always been unique because of the social mission at its heart. In the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, I saw this philanthropic purpose tested as community needs and service demands shot up while donations, volunteering, and other forms of support declined. It was a difficult time for organizations that struggled to continue providing services. Traditional funding methods were unworkable, and some organizations were running at a deficit. They may have had to terminate programs or even close their doors.
Nevertheless, they persisted. As the pandemic dragged on, nonprofits rallied. Thanks to generous donations and their own initiative, I saw philanthropic organizations transform challenges into successes and find imaginative solutions that helped them stay afloat and flourish. In a 2022 survey from the Nonprofit Finance Fund, a staggering 88% of nonprofits surveyed said they have changed the way they work, and more than half of those think that the changes are here to stay. When we usher in a post-Covid-19 future, what will the new normal in the nonprofit sector look like?


We will be going live with Economy International shipping rates on Tuesday, October 11, and we will begin shipping International Economy on Wednesday, October 12. On top of Edge membership programs being offered to 28 countries ($29.95 – 39.95), all other international orders will be discounted up to 70% off of current rates.
NOTE: WE HAVE SINCE ENDED FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ON LARGE ORDER SIZES & INTERNATIONAL EDGE MEMBERSHIPS. Sorry! HOWEVER – we've further discounted rates by another 20%+!
Existing EDGE Memberships will be honored until their expiration dates. Thank you for those who participated in this experiment!
We're very excited about being able to offer this to our customers across the world. Specifically, a tremendous selection of Artisan soaps will finally have a way to cost effectively get into the hands of a large portion of the world. We think it will not only be great for our business, but will increase the exposure and business of some of the amazing products being produced by our community.
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I used to place one order and never arrived in Italy using this kind of shipping.
I'm 100% the problem is once arrives in Europe or in Italy and I will not even use this kind of shipping from Maggards and I will stick to the pricies but safer normal shipping.
Really a good idea! I can buy some samples and non expensive items without spending more in shipping costs. Well done boys, well done!
I just had to leave a comment to say I've signed up for the program, and received my first two orders (Ireland). One minor issue which Brad sorted out immediately, fantastic service and the shipping program is excellent for international buyers!
Great news! Is it trackable?
Oh my god, wonderful news, fantastic… I was postponing my order just because shipping rates..
Standard option, Melvin! 🙂 Thanks for shopping with us!!
That is awesome! Many Europeans are holding back because of shipping.
To be honest, $47 for 5 shaving soaps is just silly.
I don't know how you guys are able to offer this but I'm glad you do.
Is this some sort of stunt or is this a standard option from now on?
Yes, it will be similar to First Class International – about 7-14 days depending on where you are located.
One question though, do you know what the expected delivery estimates are? Similar to First Class International?
Great news! I assume that the alcohol limitations will still be in effect though?


New Dash Kit for 5th Gen Camaros. If youre a 5th gen owner with a love for car audio and/or technology, you know, the struggle is real. For years, the Metra (99-3010S) & Scosche (GM5201AB) dash kits were the only real options to replace a 5th gen factory radio with something a bit more functional.
Of course, you lose the OEM look, some visibility of the lower gauges (if you have them), the analog HV/AC control knobs, some HUD data, and a few other minor features, but you could add a large touch screen, Android Auto/Apple Car Play, Spotify, etc.. Well, out of nowhere, PAC Audio drops the RPK5-GM4101 on us and it might be the Metra & Scosche Killer dash kit that 5th gen Camaro owners have been waiting for! Everything included, installers enjoy an unmatched ease of installation.
Supporting both single DIN and double DIN installations, the original rotary climate control knobs are kept in place, as they will be reused from your factory bezel, helping retain the original factory look and feel. Along with climate controls, the electronic interface module also keeps other important functions from the original factory equipment such as steering wheel controls, OnStar functionality, and amplified sound systems. Everything you need, including Steering Wheel Controls.
Retains factory climate control functions. Accommodates Single or double DIN radios. Electronic Interface Module (retains climate controls, steering wheel controls, OnStar, factory amplifier). Auxiliary audio and USB retention harness. The item "PAC Audio Complete After Market Car Stereo Dash Kit for 2010-2015 Chevy Camaro" is in sale since Sunday, September 25, 2016.
This item is in the category "Consumer Electronics\Vehicle Electronics & GPS\Car Audio & Video Installation\Dashboard Installation Kits". The seller is "a2z-car-audio-superstore" and is located in United States. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Bahamas, Viet nam.


This would be the time digitally displayed on my alarm clock when I made the oh-so-bad-and-yet-oh-so-delicious decision to take a nap.
This would be the time digitally displayed on my alarm clock when I made the oh-so-bad-and-yet-oh-so-delicious decision to drink some coffee.
This would be the current time digitally displayed on my alarm clock as I make the oh-so-bad-and-yet-oh-so-delicious decision to drink some wine to counteract the nap and the coffee so that I can sleep tonight.
This is how people start mainlining speedballs, isn't it, Nancy Reagan?