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Top Cat's Tuesday Top 10: Voices in Rock n' Roll
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I've been a fan of good Rock n' Roll music for as long as I can remember. I've done other top ten lists where I talked about the best guitar solos and even the greatest rock music from the 90s. I've thought about the concerts that I wish I could go back in time to see; but one thing that I have never really explored is how amazing and individual that the voices of some Rock n' Roll singers are. How a new raspy sound or a male singer hitting a vibrato that no one else had done before was not only something new but something that influenced the music realm about them. So since I have your yearning to hear my selections, I present to you Top Cat's Tuesday Top 10: Voices in Rock n' Roll.
Honorable Mentions: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Tom Waits, Mike Patton and Chester Bennington
10. Axl Rose – William Bruce Rose Jr. aka Axl Rose may have been born in Lafayette, Indiana but he is best known around the world as the controversial founder and lead singer of one of the most famous rock bands of all time: Guns N' Roses. Guns N' Roses burst onto the music scene with their debut album, Appetite for Destruction in 1987 and by 1988 the album had reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The album became the number one best-selling debut album of all time. The driving force behind their popularity was the guitar shredding abilities of Slash and the unique voice of their lead singer. Axl truly has one of the most distinctive voices in Rock music. Developing a wide range when he sang at his local church, starting when he was only five years old but it was during his high school chorus practice that he began to truly develop his unique voice. He can go from the normal bass-baritone to a high tenor with ease. If you listen to the varying differences in his vocal range in songs like "Welcome to the Jungle", they sound completely different from those found in their song "Patience". Rolling Stones magazine listed him as the 6th most unique singing voice of all time but he's only at number 10 for me because there are truly so many to choose from.
9. Bob Dylan – Without Bob Dylan, there would be no Eddie Vedder. No Kurt Cobain. No Tom Waits. No Bruce Springsteen. No vocalist with a cracking voice or bluesy howl. Bob Dylan changed things. His impact is evident. Dylan's was as much the voice of his generation as Kurt Cobain was the voice of his. He drew a metaphorical sword upon the generations that came before. There is a reason why Dylan was the opening act before Martin Luther King, Jr made his now infamous "I have a Dream" Speech. His singing is comparative to what Marlon Brando did to acting. He was thrusted through the chicanery of the music industry and pierced the heart of the art that music truly is.
8. Kurt Cobain – People that know me, know that I am a Nirvana fan; so it shouldn't come as a surprise that Nirvana front man appeared on this list. The listing does not come by happenstance or come undeservingly. Cobain was the voice of the ignored American youth, but that voice was distinctively unique to him. He wasn't a complex singer with elaborate vocal range. He just belted out a naturally raspy song as only he could. His voice is not like anyone else in the business and he was obviously very hard on his vocal cords. His singing, which included a lot of distortion and guttural notes, may not have been associated with 'proper technique' but his voice matched his personality and definitely deserved to be the 'voice of the generation'.
7. Robert Plant – Like many English musicians (ie The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, etc), Robert Plant was obsessed with American blues. Plant heard the music early on and after seeing Sleepy John Estes, he came to the realization that he 'wanted that voice'. He somehow got that voice that was as powerful as it was beautiful. The unearthly howl that he unleashed as the front runner of Led Zeppelin was, as quoted by Rolling Stone's magazine as "a bluesman crossed with a Viking diety. Singing like a girl never seemed so masculine, and countless hard-rock singers would shred their vocal cords reaching for the notes Plant gained by birthright."
6. Layne Staley – Layne Staley had a way of grabbing your soul as he sang. With true convention of the words that he spoke, the guttural lyrics were powerfully belted but sang with true conviction. "Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan said "Layne had an amazing voice that had such a beautiful, sad, haunting quality about it. He was different because his heaviness was in that voice."He had his own distinct voice and he knew how to use the tools that he had. He would improvise in the recording studio as evident with the stacked vocal layering he used on the album Dirt; but he was also able to transform his voice as if he was using a tremolo or a Leslie speaker on his voice. Staley didn't imitate Jim Morrison or Rob Halford or Ozzy; his distinct voice was his soul using his vocal cords as vessel to escape.
5. Janis Joplin – The unanimously dubbed "Queen of Rock and Roll" was singing the Black Blues; and was blowing audiences away. The raw, emotionally charged Mezzo-soprano had a curiously unique coarseness to her voice. At times the throaty and guttural chest noise that crept up could extend into octaves that matched her charismatic personality. But just as charismatic as Joplin was, the vulnerable and rough around the edges rocker paved the way for countless women to join the rock revolution. She will be remembered for her unique voice as much as becoming a megastar that bloomed during the 1960s with fellow San Franciscans Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful Dead, and Santana.
4. Roy Orbison – Tom Petty is quoted as saying that Roy Orbison is "probably the greatest singer in the world." He is adored and has influenced some of the greatest singers/artists of all time. Artists whom he toured with like Bob Dylan said that his voice was "the voice of a professional criminal;" while his singing and music influenced powerful names like Bruce Springsteen, Chris Isaak, and k.d. lang. I remember listening to Roy Orbison with my dad when I was young. I remember listening to Roy Orbison's "Oh, Pretty Woman" and "Only the Lonely." Just the other day my dad and I were listening to some of his favorite music while riding back from getting some food, and he said something that influenced me to write this blog entry. He said that, "Roy Orbison had a voice that no one could duplicate. He was just good." My dad who is a man of purposeful words would make me think about all of the influential voices in Rock n' Roll. The Roy Orbison that I hear is someone who could start out a song and take you on a journey that climbed to the highest highest and lowest lows. His voice is a symphony and is (and should be) celebrated as one of the greatest voices of rock; not just from the sixties but from all time.
3. David Bowie – Throughout his career, David Bowie would range from a sonorous low range baritone to a powerful tenor; there is no denying that the British-accented singer brought a level of drama into every song. The Starman, Major Tom, Aladdin Sane, Ziggy Stardust…whatever persona he took on, his voice would match that persona. The theatrical and talented performer influenced many generations of popular musicians throughout many decades. His distinctive and idiosyncratic singing voice was not inefficient in creating the pop culture phenomenon that he would become; but it was merely a part of the multifaceted Spaceman.
2. Freddie Mercury – He's been called the most inspirational frontman of all time and whatever song that the majestic, operatic singer brought forth in his four-octave range; his voice would literally rock the rock world forever. Whether he was creating an unmatchable wall of sound on tracks like "Bohemian Rhapsody" or was slamming down the hard-rock hammer on "Ogre Battle"; he will rock you. (Pun intended.)
Elvis Presley – A lot of people have great singing voices; but you venture into another realm entirely when you can create an aura around you when you start to sing. It doesn't matter to me if Elvis wasn't the first person to sing "Hound Dog" (or even if Big Mama Thorton's version is truly better); its about who Elvis was. It's about the fact that Elvis's voice drew you in to whatever song. He painted an emotional picture with the words that he sang. From the fun Rockabilly stylings of "Jailhouse Rock" to the brutally honest emotion in "In the Ghetto"; Elvis's voice could vary from a high and low baritone to that of a high B tenor. He was a true musical prodigy whose influence cannot be denied. I truly don't think the Rock n' Roll world will ever see anyone like him ever again. As a matter of fact, the world will never see anyone like him ever again.
Tom Waits Concert by ntoper – https://www.flickr.com/photos/ntoper/2708045977/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6010162
Bob Dylan in Rotterdam, Netherlands, June 1978 by and attributed to Chris Hakkens – https://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_hakkens/5109976116/in/set-72157625228594192/, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15981881
Robert Plant playing live at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, on Sunday the 31st of October 2010 by and attributed to Phil King – Flickr: Robert Plant, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14698440
"Ziggy Stardust" during the Ziggy Stardust Tour (1972 or 1973) by and attributed to Rik Walton – https://www.flickr.com/photos/rikwalton/2259388449/ http://www.rikwalton.com, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9523995
Featured Image – Freddie Mercury in New Haven, CT at a WPLR Show credited to Carl Lender. FreddieMercurySinging21978.jpg: CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7798754
Elvis promotional photo for Jailhouse Rock, 1957 attributed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. Reproduction Number: LC-USZ6-2067Location: NYWTS — BIOG – The Library of Congress retrieved 3d02067r.jpg from Jailhouse Rock., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=727693
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You're never going to struggle to find things to do in Bratislava. This is a city that combines the fascination of history with the beauty of nature and the fun and exciting vibe of a modern day metropolis. You can step back in time with a stroll through the old town or a trip to Devin Castle. Immerse yourself in local life then just spend some time relaxing in one of Bratislava's impressive squares. If you're looking for more inspiration, here are our top 10 things to do in Bratislava.
The Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum is one of the newest modern art museums in Europe. It is situated close to 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the center of the city and is one of the most popular Bratislava attractions. Visitors to the museum are attracted both by its exhibits and its unusual location. The building lies close to the River Danube from which it gets its name, and it also lies on the border of Slovakia, Austria and Hungary. A visit to the site is certainly one that remains in the memory for a long time.
The owner of the gallery is Dr. Vincent Polakovič who is supported in his passion to bring modern art into peoples' lives by Dutch arts patron Gerard H. Meulensteen. These men have created a truly impressive experience for visitors. If you visit the art museum you will get to see a huge array of contemporary art as well as having access to a museum shop and a café where you can get some welcome refreshment.
Outside the museum is a sculpture park where you can wander and enjoy the pieces of art against a backdrop of natural splendor.
If you're looking for things to do in Bratislava then a visit to Grassalkovich Palace is a popular choice. The first thing we should say is that you probably won't be lucky enough to see inside the official home of the president of Slovakia as it's only open to the public on one day each year. Don't let this put you off though; there is more than enough to keep your eyes and mind occupied outside the palace. You can check out what the surroundings have to offer by making your way to Hodžovo square where the palace is located.
One of the best photo opportunities when you arrive at the palace is located directly in front. This space is home to a fountain in the shape of the Earth. The fountain is intended to be a symbol of freedom and it's also a great spot for a selfie!
Once you've made the most of the photo opportunities at the front of the palace you should walk around to the back. Here you'll find the presidential garden which has been turned into a public park and is popular with adults and children alike. There is a large playground as well as an array of paths among the trees where you can enjoy the beauty of a day in Bratislava.
The Nedbalka Gallery should be one of the Bratislava attractions you visit if you have any interest in the development of art, especially during the 20th Century. The entire aim of the gallery is to take visitors on a journey through the themes of modern Slovakian art. There are four floors for you to explore if you decide to visit the gallery; all of them full of examples of the best the art and artists that Slovakia has to offer.
There are more than 150 examples of paintings and sculptures on display for you to have a look at. All of the work on display is arranged in themes and chronologically so that you can see how ideas and styles have developed over the years. The gallery is an excellent place to visit if you want to get a close look at trends in Slovakian art over the years, right from the end of the 19th Century.
Bratislava Castle is the main castle in the Slovakian capital. It's vast in size and is a great place to visit if you want to take a look at some incredibly scenic views. The castle is located in the Little Carpathians, on a hill, and any visitors to the site can see out across not just Bratislava but also Austria as well as parts of Hungary if the weather is good.
There's no doubt about it, Bratislava Castle dominates the landscape of the city and it's a must see on any list of Bratislava attractions. It's not just the surroundings that are impressive either; the castle itself is extremely eye catching. The main building consists of four towers as well as a courtyard. The building has many different architectural elements including Gothic and Renaissance aspects and a Baroque staircase. Part of the building is used to house a collection of archaeological finds and this first opened in 1988.
One of the most impressive features of the castle is the well preserved Sigismund Gate which was originally built in the 15th Century. It's an incredible feeling to spend time standing next to such an important historic structure.
Hviezdoslavovo Namestie is one of the main squares in Bratislava and has been in existence for more than 1,000 years. A highlight of this square for many visitors is all the impressive examples of medieval architecture. One of the most important buildings on the square is the Notre Dame cloister; this is where noblemen's daughters used to be sent to learn. The Slovak National Theatre is another important building on the square.
The square received a major facelift in the 20th Century and now has the appearance of a promenade in the city. It's a very green area and is mostly for use by pedestrians only so you don't have to suffer the interruptions of busy city traffic. In the center of the square is a podium which has been the site of many cultural events through the years. There is also the tranquil sound of running water from the two fountains which run each day in the square. This is the perfect place to take a step back from exploring the city and just take in your surroundings so if you want a place to relax during a trip to Bratislava then Hviezdoslavovo Namestie is a good choice.
A visit to Michael's Gate and Tower should be high on your list of what to do in Bratislava. The impressive tower is almost 170 feet high and is one of the most familiar sights in the Slovakian capital. The building was originally built in the 14th Century and is now one of the oldest structures remaining in the city today.
The area around the tower is impressive too. If you take the road which leads under the gate to the tower you will eventually reach the center of the city. Along the way you'll see lots of small golden crowns which are there to commemorate the times when the monarchs of Hungary were crowned in the city. And if you're visiting Bratislava with a loved one or you're feeling romantic then you will want to check out the "Baštová" street which is next to the gate. It has a reputation as being one of the most romantic parts of Bratislava, and it's also home to many restaurants and bars so you can take a break during your visit to Michael's Gate and Tower. After your break, take a leisurely stroll back into the center of the city.
If you're keen to find attractions in Bratislava that are a little different to the norm then you may want to pay a visit to the UFO Observation Deck. It's not actually a place where you get to see UFOs, although you never know, but rather a place where you get to savor an exceptional panoramic view of Bratislava. The site gets its name from the UFO shaped cupola of the large hanging bridge; one of the biggest hanging bridges in the world. There's an observation deck which sits atop the cupola.
The main attraction of visiting this site is the photo opportunities it presents, although there is also a fine dining restaurant and a bar available if you want some refreshment too. The bridge spans the River Danube and is located at a popular spot along the river. You can easily walk to the bridge from Bratislava Old Town and find a seat on one of the surrounding benches while you take some time out to relax before admiring the views from the observation deck. If you do visit this Bratislava attraction just be sure to remember to bring your camera!
A top thing to do in Bratislava is to soak up the atmosphere in Hlavne Namestie. The name translates as "Main Square" and the location is often regarded as the center of the city. The square is located in the old town of Bratislava and has undergone many name changes over the years. The Old Town Hall is located in the square as is the Roland Fountain. The square is smaller in size than Hviezdoslavovo Namestie but is no less popular. At any time of year you will see plenty of activity in Hlavne Namestie if you visit.
Each winter the square is home to the Bratislava Christmas Market with its picture perfect stalls, and also at this time of year you can often see people ice skating in the square. Throughout the year, the square is an excellent place to visit if you want to purchase local craft goods and there are often festivals and concerts happening too. If you're staying in Bratislava then you really should pay a visit to this spot, which is at the center of life in the city.
The site of Devin Castle in Bratislava has been the home of fortifications since the Bronze Age. Over the years the Celts and Romans also built fortresses at this spot, due to its excellent strategic position. The castle is located just within the boundaries of Slovakia on the border with Austria. Visit the castle and be fascinated by the stories surrounding the history of the castle watchtower. The quaint looking structure is located separate from the main castle building, and tales are often told of lovelorn daughters being imprisoned there. Whether there is any truth in any of these stories we will probably never know but the watchtower is still popular as a photo opportunity.
Once you venture inside the castle a whole new world opens up. You can explore the array of staircases, gardens and courtyards. The condition of the areas of the castle is mixed as there is still restoration work going on, but they are all accessible and provide a fascinating glimpse into the history of this popular Bratislava attraction.
Our top thing to do in Bratislava is to visit the Old Town. This part of the city is home to the preserved medieval district and although the area is only small it provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of Bratislava hundreds of years ago. The old town is famous for being home to many beautiful churches as well as a promenade along the river. It's also the location of many foreign embassies. The Old Town is not just part of the city's history; it's still very much part of modern life and is home to government departments such as the Ministry of Culture, and the Ministry of Justice.
The eastern part of the Old Town is the most popular with tourists. It's here that you will find popular attractions such as the Grassalkovich Palace and St. Martin's Cathedral, both of which feature very heavily in the history of Bratislava. If you're spending time in Bratislava then you should take time to enjoy the contrast between this historic part of town and the modern city that exists today.


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Monday on the blog, Jerod Morris covered one of those topics that's boring until it's really stressful: website security.
It can be a tedious chore to protect your site from hackers and malware, but if you've ever felt that sickening feeling when you see the notice, "Your site has been hacked," you know how important it is. Jerod has some thoughts on how to make website security easy and seamless, rather than boring and annoying.
On Tuesday, Stefanie Flaxman showed us how smarter editing can make our content exciting and memorable. If you think editing is just proofreading for typos, check out this post.
And on Wednesday, I shared some of the arcane and mysterious writing rituals used by the members of our editorial team. Winners: the MacBook Air, plain text files, and music without words. Losers: Bourbon as a focus-enhancer (enjoyable but not effective), trying to get writing done right after lunch.
Over on Copyblogger FM, I was pleased as punch to get Jessica Abel on the show to talk about her massively useful book, Growing Gills. We discussed some of the reasons why people don't get their most important creative work done, and Jessica shared some techniques you can use right away to get yourself moving.
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New investment set to spur growth of leading UK events guide – The List
New investment, new editor, new editorial focus, move to free publications and more List parties
The List is pleased to announce it has received significant new investment from two digital entrepreneurs in London alongside further investment from existing shareholders. The new investors are the principals of Blue Compass, a portfolio of opportunity and recruitment sites for the arts in the UK and internationally.
This will put the company in a strong position to accelerate the growth across the UK of our digital business which now accounts for the majority of our revenues. The List will be launching a number of new digital initiatives over the coming weeks and months including:
Building on the success of our award-winning film site, film.list.co.uk, with additional editorial about more films and the emerging event cinema sector.
Addition of other genre-based activities, starting with comedy, which will be focused on touring stars and emerging talent with interviews, profiles, reviews and detailed listings.
Expansion of List Events, where we programme, curate, organise, and run events with venues and brand partners.
Increased editorial coverage under the direction of our newly-appointed Editor, Yasmin Sulaiman, and the addition of new editorial staff.
The List will become a free print title with an increased print run from the first issue of 2015 on a modified publication calendar. There will be issues every two months plus our preview and weekly issues during the Edinburgh festival season. Other print titles including our Eating and Drinking Guide, Edinburgh Festival Guide and Guide to Scotland's Festivals will remain unchanged.
Over the last 12 months we have published eight guides in our Larder imprint focused on food and drink, including a much-loved Chocolate map. We plan to continue to expand the series to cover new areas and other foods.
Simon Dessain, Executive Director of The List said: 'The List made a big commitment to building, firstly, a web business and then to make the further investment to deliver highly-functional services for mobile users who at certain times of the day represent over 80% of our audience. Today we take the next step in ensuring that The List remains a technology leader that can capitalise on the opportunities in a fast-changing landscape.'
Yasmin Sulaiman, Editor of The List said: 'Having worked across digital media and arts journalism for the past eight years, I think there is substantial potential for covering the arts in new editorial ways. I'm looking forward to rolling out new approaches and content that engages with a wide audience, and am pleased to be joining The List as Editor at such an exciting time.'
Robin Hodge, publisher of The List said: 'The List was launched in 1985 to celebrate and report on the arts in Scotland. We have always encouraged as many people as possible to experience and participate in culture in all its forms and this new investment will enable us to do so for many more people across the UK.'
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List.co.uk has a monthly audience of 1.6 million users and 3.8 million page impressions (Source: Google Analytics). We recently had a new peak with over 200,000 page impressions in a day.
The List was launched in 1985 and has won many awards for editorial and publishing excellence.
Many leading arts writers and professionals developed their careers at The List including: Andrew Pulver (now Film Editor at The Guardian), Sarah Hemming (now Theatre critic for the Financial Times), Nick Barley (now Director of The Edinburgh International Book Festival), and Hannah McGill (former Artistic Director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival).
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"Oh Say, Can You See...?" In the 200 years since Francis Scott Key first wrote those words on the back of a letter they have inspired millions. The hope and joy expressed in the American National Anthem are so moving that more than five million people signed petitions for its official adoption. Yet within those words is an expression of a Christian's faith and gratitude for deliverance.


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Six Charged with Wire Fraud Based on $20 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
By Dennis Norman, on May 23rd, 2010
A 10-count indictment has been unsealed charging six individuals with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Karen P. Hewitt. The defendants are charged with submitting false and fraudulent mortgage loan applications and related documents to banks and other lending institutions, thereby inducing the institutions to make approximately 36 loans totaling approximately $20,800,000.
The defendants charged with participating in the conspiracy are: Brian Andrew La Porte; Daniel John Schuetz; Michael Wayne Wickware; Roxanne Yvette Hempstead; Darryl Anthony Wallace, aka Darryl Anthony White; and Terrence Smith, aka Terry Lee Smith. The indictment alleges that the defendants devised a scheme to defraud mortgage lenders and to obtain money and property by false and fraudulent means and diverted the proceeds for their personal use and benefit.
According to the indictment, from May 2008, the defendants agreed to submit false loan applications to mortgage lenders to obtain financing to purchase residential properties. The defendants recruited "straw buyers" who had sound credit histories but who otherwise would not have qualified to purchase the residential properties selected by the defendants. The indictment further alleges that, as part of the conspiracy, Brian Andrew La Porte and Daniel John Schuetz prepared fraudulent loan applications on behalf of the straw purchasers, falsely stating the employment and monthly salaries of the straw purchasers.
The indictment further alleges that the defendants submitted fraudulent loan applications on behalf of the straw purchasers to mortgage lenders, including OwnIt Mortgage Solutions Inc., WMC Mortgage Corp., Argent Mortgage Company, Countrywide Home Loans, First Franklin, Finance America LLC, and other mortgage lenders. The defendants then caused escrow agents to disburse the funds to the defendants and others so that the defendants could divert to themselves and others the proceeds of the fraud.
President Obama established the interagency Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force to wage an aggressive, coordinated, and proactive effort to investigate and prosecute financial crimes. The task force includes representatives from a broad range of federal agencies, regulatory authorities, inspectors general, and state and local law enforcement who working together to launch a powerful array of criminal and civil enforcement resources. The task force is working to improve efforts across the federal executive branch, and with state and local partners, to investigate and prosecute significant financial crimes, ensure just and effective punishment for those who perpetrate financial crimes, combat discrimination in the lending and financial markets, and recover proceeds for victims of financial crimes. The Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program co-chairs the task force's Rescue Fraud Working Group.
The case is the product of an investigation by agents of the FBI and is being prosecuted in San Diego federal court by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan I. Shapiro.
An indictment itself is not evidence that the defendants committed the crimes charged. The defendants are presumed innocent until the government meets its burden in court of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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E-Carrier is the digital telecommunications services backbone system of Europe, a format standardized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The digital telecommunications services backbone system of Europe, a format standardized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
E-carrier services were developed in the 1970s and became widely available in the 1980s. E-carrier services can be used for wide area network (WAN) connections, for high-speed Internet connections, for private videoconferencing services, and for public frame relay services. E-carrier services are generally available wherever the parallel T-carrier services are not.
E-carrier transmissions are graded E1, E2, and so on in order of increasing transmission speeds. These different service grades are multiples of the basic DS0 data transmission rate, similar to the T-carrier system of North American telecommunications carriers.
The E-carrier service rates are specified by the organization CEPT (Conférence Européenne des Administration des Postes et des Télécommunications, or European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations). The most popular of these services, E1, is also the slowest. E1 transmits data at speeds of up to 2.048 Mbps over two pairs of twisted wires. It consists of 31 separate 64-Kbps DS0 channels multiplexed together, each of which can carry either a voice conversation or a stream of data. E1 is sometimes referred to as 2-Meg.
The E-series transmission rates are shown in the table included in the article on DS0 elsewhere in this work. E-carrier lines use 8 bits per channel for encoding signals and do not rob bits for control signals as T-carrier lines do.
If the E1 service entering your customer premises needs to connect directly to a different building, you have two solutions. First, you could have the service provider extend the E1 line to the other building, thus moving the demarcation point (termination point) of the line. This could be costly, however. A simpler solution might be to connect the E1 line to a fiber-optic line driver, lay down a fiber-optic cable from the line driver to a similar driver in the other building, and then connect the remote line driver to your E1 equipment.


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The Last Cowboy: A Life of Tom Landry
by Mark RibowskyMark Ribowsky
"An eloquent, honest tribute to a sports genius." —Publishers Weekly, Best 100 Books of 2013
As the coach during professional football's most storied era, Tom Landry transformed the gridiron from a no-holds-barred battlefield to the highly-technical chess match it is today. With his trademark fedora and stoic facade, he was a man of faith and few words, for twenty-nine years guiding "America's Team" from laughingstock to well-oiled machine, with an unprecedented twenty consecutive winning seasons and two Super Bowl titles. Now, more than a decade after Landry's death, acclaimed biographer Mark Ribowsky takes a fresh look at this misunderstood legend, telling us as much about our country's obsession with football as about Landry himself, the likes of whom we'll never see again.
Liveright Publishing Corporation
Mark Ribowsky is a New York Times acclaimed, best-selling author of fifteen books,
including biographies of Tom Landry, Al Davis, Hank
Williams, and most recently, In the Name of the
Father: Family, Football, and the Manning Dynasty.
He lives in Florida.lorida.
Introduction xi
Part I You Can't Get the Hell Out of Texas
Prologue: "It's a Texas Thing" 3
Chapter 1 Missionary Man 11
Chapter 2 A Grim Reaper 30
Chapter 3 Big Man on Campus 49
Chapter 4 A Texas Yankee 68
Chapter 5 "Okay, Tom, You Explain It" 85
Chapter 6 "Sam's My Man" 105
Chapter 7 "As Different as Daylight and Dark" 121
Chapter 8 "Lord, I Need Your Help Today" 139
Part II If You're Gonna Play in Texas
Chapter 9 Big Dog 161
Chapter 10 "Is There a Team in Dallas?" 182
Chapter 11 A Virtue Out of Weakness 205
Chapter 12 "It Wasn't Dallas. It was Dante's Inferno" 226
Chapter 13 "We're Ready to Contend" 247
Chapter 14 "The Baser Instincts of Men" 268
Chapter 15 Less Than Zero 288
Part III The Devil Lives in Dallas
Chapter 16 "We Need to Reverse This Trend" 307
Chapter 17 The Lord Taketh … 331
Chapter 18 "A Vehicle for Corporate Ego" 354
Chapter 19 … And the Lord Finally Giveth 376
Chapter 20 "A Big Transmitter to God" 398
Chapter 21 The Last Happy Ending 425
Chapter 22 Hollywood Babylon 446
Chapter 23 America's Team-or the Antichrist? 473
Chapter 24 Staring into the Dark 499
Chapter 25 Living on a Prayer 528
Chapter 26 "Assault on Mount Landry" 559
Chapter 27 "You've Taken My Team Away From Me" 588
Epilogue: The Apostle 617
Fascinating…. Readers looking for a recap of one of football's greatest innovators and coaches will be enthralled.
[A] huge and hugely entertaining biography…. Extraordinary…. That Ribowsky, an outstanding biographer with books on Al Davis, Satchel Paige and Howard Cosell to his credit, doesn't idolize Landry across the book's 640 pages makes his judgment all the keener.
Allen Barra - Dallas Morning News
★ 09/23/2013
rom 1960 to 1988, Tom Landry was the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, taking the football team from expansion joke to a big, bad cultural empire now known as "America's Team." In Ribowsky's authoritative biography, Landry appears more stoic king than coach, his ever-present fedora serving as a crown. He ruled with an unrelenting rigidity, whether it was viewing players (including legends) as replaceable parts or sticking with his landmark offensive and defensive systems, even as the game outgrew those once-novel innovations. At the same time, Landry was a devout Christian who lived by a simple code of honor—he essentially agreed to coach at one point on a handshake deal—only to get squeezed out by the growing corporate nature of pro football. Ribowsky's thorough examination of a surprisingly complicated man offers original reporting, which serves here as merely a complement to this impressively researched work. But in looking back at the legendary Landry's life (1924–2000), Ribowsky (Howard Cosell) reveals how much the game has changed since the coach's heyday while providing an eloquent, honest tribute to a football genius. 16 pages of illustrations. (Nov.)
Tom Landry spent 40 years in professional football, most notably 29 years as the original coach of the oft-celebrated Dallas Cowboys. Landry was one of the most innovative and influential coaches in NFL history, essentially inventing his own offensive and defensive systems that spread throughout the league. Beginning as the defensive coach of the Giants in the 1950s, the cool technician from Texas was the polar opposite of that team's volatile offensive coach, Vince Lombardi, who would be his chief rival in the 1960s. Although Ribowsky (Howard Cosell) is gratuitously snarky about Landry's religious and political beliefs at times, he recounts Landry's life honestly, avoiding both distortion and hagiography while portraying a stoic, flawed man of honor. The one failing of the book is that there is little about Landry's family life during the time he was coaching. VERDICT Nonetheless, this is a triumph of extensive research and interviews. It will be welcomed by all football fans.
A prolific sportswriter submits a meaty biography of one of the NFL's legendary coaches. Except for his World War II service and 10 years spent in New York, most notably as a player, then as defensive coach for the Giants, Tom Landry (1924–2000) was all Texas. Born, raised and educated in the Lone Star State, Landry returned in 1960 to coach the expansion Dallas Cowboys for a record 29 years. After a rocky start, the stoic Landry, among the game's most influential innovators, turned the franchise into a consistent winner and a huge source of pride for a football-obsessed state and an up-and-coming city looking to live down the shame of the JFK assassination. Although he was revered by fans and the media until new owner Jerry Jones unceremoniously fired him, Landry's buttoned-up life poses difficulties for any biographer. Ribowsky (Howard Cosell: The Man, the Myth, and the Transformation of American Sports, 2011, etc.) solves most of them by coming at the coach from all angles: thoroughly exploring the Texas connection; interviewing his widow for personal and family stories that open a window on the interior life of the closemouthed coach; examining his complex relationships with some of his greatest stars--Don Meredith, Roger Staubach, Bob Hayes--who vainly sought his approval; delineating his role in the Cowboy organization that featured swashbuckling owner Clint Murchison, shrewd president Tex Schramm and super scout Gil Brandt; explaining the complex schemes behind Landry's exciting brand of football; teasing out his tortured handling of troubled players like Hollywood Henderson and Duane Thomas; measuring the family man and devout Christian against the seemingly bloodless coach who appeared to prize his system over people, who turned a blind eye to the decidedly heathen lifestyle of so many of his players. If Ribowsky never quite penetrates to Landry's core, he still provides as complete a picture of "God's Coach" as we're likely to get. A must-read for fans of "America's Team" and, given Landry's impact on the game, for Cowboy haters too.
The Last Cowboy: A Life of Tom Landry 2.4 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 5 reviews.
fanquest More than 1 year ago
How can I 'contact' autobiographer Mark Ribowsky? I have several questions 'just for him'?!
Andrew_of_Dunedin More than 1 year ago
Briefly – I find it ironic that one of the longest books that I've ever read in my life is a biography of a football personality. Reading "The Last Cowboy", I can understand how trimming the experiences of Tom Landry would be difficult if one wants to capture the full depth and breadth of a larger-than-life individual. This book is also the story of the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys during their respective Landry years – after all, one simply cannot remove the football team from the man's life, as it WAS such a large part of who he was. Well researched, well written, and a nice read – frankly, I admit that I was pleasantly surprised that the book managed to hold my interest for its over 600 pages, but it did. RATING: 4 stars,. DISCLOSURE: This book was provided free of charge by the publisher without obligation. I'm sure they will appreciate an unbiased posted review, and will be grateful that it turned out to be favorable. (As far as prompt … well, 2 out of 3 ain't bad ...)
epm54338 More than 1 year ago
If I added up all the factual errors I've caught in books that I've read in my life, that total would be less than what I came across while browsing through this joke of a book. The "author" must have been drunk and never bothered to proofread his own copy. It's apparent that the "publisher" doesn't employ the services of fact checkers and the hacks who were asked to provide blurbs for the cover never bother to read the manuscript. I'd be embarrassed to put my name on this garbage.
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Ridgemoor Manor is supposed to be empty. I mean it's also supposed to be haunted so I don't think it can be both. Empty and haunted.
Mama went to school with Jonathan Ridgemoor so it hasn't even been that long. It's just the weeds and peeling paint that make the house look so decrepit.
"Martha, this is so stupid," I say crossing my arms over my chest.
"Oh come on, Betty. Don't be such a Fuddy-Duddy!" Martha replies pulling my arm off and looping it with hers as we walk, our Mary Jane's tapping in synchrony along the street. "And, Jimmy said he's bring Roy." She nudges my side with her elbow, like Roy means something to me.
"It's just an old house. What's the big deal?" I whine, my voice high and pitchy.
She squeals at the boys and I think she looks like a pig as she prances over in her pink gingham dress, smudgy black lines up the back of her legs. I sigh and follow. Martha and I have been friends since we could walk, but lately she's been completely khaki-wacky, especially when it comes to Jimmy.
"Hey baby-doll," Roy croons leaning in too close. I can smell the booze on his breath and the grease in his hair. I take a step back.
"Hello, Roy," I say staring at the dust-burdened panes of Ridgemoor Manor's windows.
The sun is dipping below the horizon leaving red streaks in the sky and a fading light that catches on the peeling white-gray paint on the shutters and trim. The rest of the house is muddied green. The lawn is a riot of thistles and tumbleweeds. No one has cared for the property since the night Jonathan Ridgemoor ran screaming down Main Street and jumped off the bridge into the dark, swirling currents of the Mackenzie River. Mama said it was grief over his sister who ran off with some tramp, her body found broken in a ditch a few weeks later.
"Nice sweater," Roy continues, fishing a flask out of his jeans.
I tug my sweater down and tighten the scarf at my neck. Roy makes my skin crawl. He holds a flask out to me but I shake my head. I scoot closer to Martha who's enraptured with Jimmy's story of his brother's latest letter from Europe.
When it's dark, we climb up the sagging steps. Martha's a giggling mass leaning on Jimmy. I try to avoid Roy but when he offers an arm, I feel obligated to accept. His shirt is stiff under my fingers.
Jimmy tries the door and is surprised when it swings open easily. I swallow down my own giggle as he falls inside and lands with a thump on the fraying Persian carpet. We turn on our flashlights as he picks himself up and dusts off his sweater.
Jonathan's mama had decorated the house in overtop the elegance that he never had the heart to change. Jimmy and Martha stand with mouths open as they take in the gilt mirrors, the crystal chandelier, the velvet couches. I close the door and glance up the stairs. Everything is dark.
Roy staggers into a table and I wince as the fragile china dog slides off and shatters on the floor, spraying white flakes like snow across the floor.
"Roy, you knucklehead! Watch it," Jimmy hisses at his friend. Roy takes another drink from his flask. Jimmy rolls his eyes and we all know Roy is sauced. I find myself supporting more of his weight so he doesn't ruin Jonathan's house. Our flashlights bob around the room making orbs in the mirrors.
"Wow! I always knew Mrs. Ridgemoor was a bit of a glitterati, you know. But I had no idea it was all still here," Martha prattles.
"But did you know what Mr. Ridgemoor did?" Jimmy asks ominously. He means Jonathan's father. No one ever called Jonathan Mr. Ridgemoor. The wind has picked up outside and it rattles the windows.
"He was the undertaker," I reply quietly, running my fingers through the dust on the coffee table.
"Only until they found out about him," Roy hiccups.
"What do you mean?" Martha asks in a small voice. She's clinging to Jimmy, eyes wide with fear.
I wince at the insult. Something upstairs shifts and the ceiling moans. Martha lets out a cry and Jimmy is forced to put an arm around her. Roy looks at me expectantly and I remove my hand from his arm. He pouts but I turn to look out the window.
"Do you think they're still here?" Martha asks. The house groans in the wind and I glance up the stairs again. Still dark.
"Don't think Jonathan ever found them," Jimmy says rubbing the barely there stubble on his chin.
I sigh and follow them up the carpeted steps. Roy leans against the railing at the top of the stairs, swaying a bit.
"You guys go on. I'll just be a minute," he says. I hope he doesn't spew all over the place.
We head down the hall to the Ridgemoor's bedroom. This door is locked. Jimmy slams his shoulder into it twice before kicking it in. The door splinters from the lock and Jimmy pushes it the rest of the way open. I stand at the door, nails digging into the frame.
Its Martha's light that finds them, placed like family photos along the top of a long, low dresser. Skull, followed by ribs, the beam of light shuddering down the line until it rests on the small gray toe bones. Her scream pierces the air and she knocks me down as she runs from the room. Jimmy follows her, but I hear the footfalls clamor to stop at the top of the stairs.
I sit up and rub my head. Roy has a stuttering light on Jonathan who's dressed in a too big mortician's black suit, making him look as pale as a ghost. Jimmy grabs Martha and pulls her down the stairs and out of the house, her screams lingering behind them.
Jonathan takes a heavy step toward Roy and he lets out his own shriek, drops his flashlight, and flees stumblingly out of the house.
Jonathan comes over and helps me up. My flashlight shines up between us as he pats my arms to make sure I'm alright.
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Here's What Hedge Funds Think About Archrock, Inc. (AROC)
Out of thousands of stocks that are currently traded on the market, it is difficult to identify those that will really generate strong returns. Hedge funds and institutional investors spend millions of dollars on analysts with MBAs and PhDs, who are industry experts and well connected to other industry and media insiders on top of that. Individual investors can piggyback the hedge funds employing these talents and can benefit from their vast resources and knowledge in that way. We analyze quarterly 13F filings of nearly 750 hedge funds and, by looking at the smart money sentiment that surrounds a stock, we can determine whether it has the potential to beat the market over the long-term. Therefore, let's take a closer look at what smart money thinks about Archrock, Inc. (NYSE:AROC).
Archrock, Inc. (NYSE:AROC) has experienced a decrease in enthusiasm from smart money of late. Our calculations also showed that AROC isn't among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds.
Hedge funds' reputation as shrewd investors has been tarnished in the last decade as their hedged returns couldn't keep up with the unhedged returns of the market indices. Our research has shown that hedge funds' large-cap stock picks indeed failed to beat the market between 1999 and 2016. However, we were able to identify in advance a select group of hedge fund holdings that outperformed the market by 40 percentage points since May 2014 through May 30, 2019 (see the details here). We were also able to identify in advance a select group of hedge fund holdings that'll significantly underperform the market. We have been tracking and sharing the list of these stocks since February 2017 and they lost 30.9% through May 30, 2019. That's why we believe hedge fund sentiment is an extremely useful indicator that investors should pay attention to.
We're going to view the new hedge fund action surrounding Archrock, Inc. (NYSE:AROC).
What have hedge funds been doing with Archrock, Inc. (NYSE:AROC)?
Heading into the second quarter of 2019, a total of 16 of the hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey were bullish on this stock, a change of -20% from the previous quarter. On the other hand, there were a total of 20 hedge funds with a bullish position in AROC a year ago. With hedge funds' capital changing hands, there exists an "upper tier" of key hedge fund managers who were upping their stakes meaningfully (or already accumulated large positions).
Among these funds, Millennium Management held the most valuable stake in Archrock, Inc. (NYSE:AROC), which was worth $14.1 million at the end of the first quarter. On the second spot was Arrowstreet Capital which amassed $7.1 million worth of shares. Moreover, Citadel Investment Group, D E Shaw, and Royce & Associates were also bullish on Archrock, Inc. (NYSE:AROC), allocating a large percentage of their portfolios to this stock.
Due to the fact that Archrock, Inc. (NYSE:AROC) has witnessed falling interest from the entirety of the hedge funds we track, we can see that there lies a certain "tier" of money managers that slashed their positions entirely last quarter. It's worth mentioning that Ken Grossman and Glen Schneider's SG Capital Management dumped the largest investment of the "upper crust" of funds tracked by Insider Monkey, worth about $4.8 million in stock. Charles Davidson and Joseph Jacobs's fund, Wexford Capital, also dumped its stock, about $0.8 million worth. These bearish behaviors are interesting, as total hedge fund interest dropped by 4 funds last quarter.
Let's go over hedge fund activity in other stocks similar to Archrock, Inc. (NYSE:AROC). These stocks are Masonite International Corp (NYSE:DOOR), Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI), Theravance Biopharma Inc (NASDAQ:TBPH), and Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:HA). This group of stocks' market caps are closest to AROC's market cap.
DOOR 21 245812 2
PBI 24 104429 4
TBPH 9 532693 1
HA 14 102577 0
Average 17 246378 1.75
As you can see these stocks had an average of 17 hedge funds with bullish positions and the average amount invested in these stocks was $246 million. That figure was $39 million in AROC's case. Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) is the most popular stock in this table. On the other hand Theravance Biopharma Inc (NASDAQ:TBPH) is the least popular one with only 9 bullish hedge fund positions. Archrock, Inc. (NYSE:AROC) is not the least popular stock in this group but hedge fund interest is still below average. This is a slightly negative signal and we'd rather spend our time researching stocks that hedge funds are piling on. Our calculations showed that top 20 most popular stocks among hedge funds returned 6.2% in Q2 through June 19th and outperformed the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) by nearly 3 percentage points. Unfortunately AROC wasn't nearly as popular as these 20 stocks (hedge fund sentiment was quite bearish); AROC investors were disappointed as the stock returned -2% during the same time period and underperformed the market. If you are interested in investing in large cap stocks with huge upside potential, you should check out the top 20 most popular stocks among hedge funds as 13 of these stocks already outperformed the market so far in Q2.
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Cold Tofu, the nation's first Asian American improvisational theatre company, founded in 1981, presents TOFU GOES HOLLYWOOD at TheatreTheater, Pacific Theatre Building, 6425 Hollywood Blvd., 4th Floor (between Wilcox and Cahuenga), Los Angeles, CA 90028. Continuing the celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, TOFU GOES HOLLYWOOD runs for two weekends from June 9 through June 18.
A combination of daring improvisation and uproarious sketch comedy, TOFU GOES HOLLYWOOD is a unique escapade of hilarious proportions.
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As the Christmas gift-buying season reaches its peak, quality and safety organisations Intertek and RoSPA have set out a shopping list of 10 things to remember amidst the rush.
Intertek, who test, inspect, and advise on product quality and safety, and RoSPA, the UK's family safety charity, want to help people avoid having their Christmas celebrations interrupted by a trip to A&E. Taking a few moments to think about the safety of the gifts you're giving and the decorations in your home is a great place to start.
1. Who doesn't like bath bubbles, lotions or lipstick?
Check that the smellies you've chosen are "dermatologically tested", "dermatologist approved" or have the British Skin Foundation stamp of approval, otherwise they might cause skin irritation. Reputable brands and retailers commission clinical dermal safety studies to ensure the safety of their skincare products.
2. Let's buy a new tool to get next year's DIY projects sorted.
In England in 2012/13, more than 3,000 people were admitted to hospital after coming into contact with powered hand tools and household machinery*. If you'll be buying some DIY equipment this Christmas, consider some safety gear too, like strong gloves and goggles.
Toys in the EU must be labelled with a CE mark, but also check that the toy is suitable for the age of the child you're buying for. In particular, for under-3s make sure there are no small parts that could be swallowed or cause choking, and keep an eye on younger children playing with older siblings' gifts.
4. Older children and young people might have the latest tablet, phone or games console on their wish list.
Always ensure that the power cables and chargers you're buying are the licensed accessories for the particular product. Unlicensed accessories can be poorly made and poorly insulated, with the potential to cause electric shocks or fire. Always buy accessories from reputable retailers.
5. Has grandma requested some replacement slippers?
Slips, trips and stumbles resulted in more than 90,000 hospital admissions in England in 2012/13, with more than 60 per cent involving people over the age of 70, and women being at particular risk*. Slippers with a good grip on the sole, as well as a proper back - not flip flop style - can help to reduce the risk of falling at home.
6. Would grandad like the latest gifts for the garden?
A pair of gardening gloves, some sturdy outdoor shoes and an RCD (a device that protects against electric shock) could be just the thing to complement next year's gardening projects. In England in 2012/13, more than 500 people were admitted to hospital after contact with a powered lawnmower, of whom more than 25 per cent were over the age of 65, with men being at particular risk*.
7. In preparation for a spell of snow and ice this winter, consider a pair of well-gripping shoes or crampons for those who will be venturing out and about. The number of falls increases with the arrival of wintry conditions. In England in 2012/13, there were more than 7,000 hospital admissions as a result of people falling on snow or ice*. A pair of well-gripping shoes, crampons to fix on to existing shoes or even Nordic walking poles could be a quirky investment for those who will still need to get out and about.
8. It's not too late to check your Christmas lights.
If you have older fairy lights, they may be safe, but as the rules governing them were changed in 2010, lights from after 2010 are more efficient and use less energy; with less energy comes a lower risk of electric shock or fire.
9. Go mad, decorate your house, but think whether the decorations are safe for children.
Remember, some Christmas novelties (items intended to be used as decorations) are not toys, even if they resemble them, and they do not have to comply with toy safety regulations. Give careful thought to where you display them - for example, place them high up on Christmas trees where they are out of the reach of young hands.
10. Make sure you have all the batteries you need.
Smoke alarms need to be working as Christmas can be a more hazardous time with regard to fire safety with cooking, alcohol consumption, increased use of candles in the home and decorations which may burn easily. Remember to buy good quality batteries for all the gifts that need them - that way you won't be tempted to remove batteries from smoke alarms.