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/* ------- VARIABLES --------*/
var Goalkeepers	=	["David Watson","Neil Sullivan","Steve Ogrizovic","Kevin Pressman","Bryan Gunn","Mark Crossley","Kevin Poole","John Sheffield","Fraser Digby","Mike Hooper","Pegguy Arphexad","Rhys Wilmot","Perry Suckling","Keith Branagan","Vince Bartram","Bobby Mimms","Espen Bardsen","Gary Plumley","Bob Boulder","John Filan","Alan Fettis","Frode Grodas","Mark Gayle",
										"Sieb Dijkstra","Mike Pollitt","Eddie Niedzwiecki","Jan Stejskal","Ian Andrews","Paul Musselwhite","Maarten Stekelenburg"];

var Defenders		=	["Arjan de Zeeuw","Warren Barton","Paul Beesley","Gianluca Festa","Carl Bradshaw","Roland Nilsson","Colin Cooper","Ian Woan","Steve Redmond","Craig Fleming","Mark Kennedy","Paul Bodin","Des Walker","Luc Nijholt ","Mel Sterland","Timothee Atouba","Eric Edman","Mike Whitlow","Kent Nielsen","Pal Lydersen","Darren Wassall","Paul Telfer", "Steve Sedgley",
										"Alfie Haland","Clive Wilson","Gudni Bergsson","Jeff Kenna","Lee Sinnott","Stuart Nethercott","Earl Barrett","Frank Yallop", "Mal Donaghy","Steve Chettle","Greg Downs","Steve Potts","Derek Brazil","Neil Pointon","Phil King","Reuben Agboola","Gus Uhlenbeek","Daryl Sutch","Gunnar Halle","Micky Droy","Marc Hottiger","Colin Hendry","Peter Jackson","Richard Shaw",
										"Johnny Metgod","Trevor Cherry","David Bardsley","Peter Haddock","Glenn Pennyfeather","Roger Joseph","Ian Cox","Nick Tanner","Lee Naylor","Kevin Scott","Alan Kernaghan","Steve Morrow","Dean Spink ","Tony Dorigo","Chris Riggott","Stefan Schnoor","George Parris","Dean Austin","Richard Rufus","Chris Price","Chris Fairclough","Gary Strodder","Gretar Steinsson","Tosh McKinlay","Alan Kimble",
										"Robert Ullathorne","Jamie Pollock","David Wetherall","Mark Aizlewood","David Kerslake","William Prunier","Steve Vickers","Richard Naylor","David Brightwell", "Gus Caeser","David Linagan","Ian Brightwell","Neil Cox","Richard Edghill", "Richard Ord","Vince Overson","Richard Jobson","John Polston","Andy Duncan","Ian Butterworth","Jason Dodd","Peter Billing","Mitchell Thomas","Colin Pates",
										"Brian Burrows","Pat Van Den Hauwe","Steve Sims","Tim Breacker","Peter Shirtliff","Rob Hindmarsh","Ian Brightwell","Trevor Peake","Danny Granville", "Graham Rodger","Jamie Clapham","Ian Pearce","Lloyd Doyley","Des Linton","Andy Hinchcliffe", "Gary Charles","Eric Young","Ronnie Wallwork","Chris Perry","Jody Craddock ","John Scales","Adi Moses","Nicky Eaden","Andy Hinchcliffe",
										"Chris Bart-Williams","John O'Shea"];

var Midfielders	=	["Neil Redfearn","Eric Tinkler","Oyvind Leonhardsen","Darren Sheridan","Martin Bullock","Nick Henry","Darren Barnard","Carlton Palmer","Neil Adams","Mark Pembridge","Scott Gemmill","Robbie Earle","Peter Atherton","Gary Crosby","Dale Gordon","Teemu Tainio","Darren Barnard","Gary Micklewhite","John Ebbrell","David Hopkin","Nick Pickering","Nigel Vaughn","Kevin Langley",
										"Ian Snodin","Chris Lumsden","Nigel Callaghan","Kingsley Black","Scott Sellars","Stephen Clemence","Ted McMinn","Ian Selley","Mark Kinsella","John Robinson","Paul Cook","Simon Rodger","Neil Emblen","Dave Bennett","Mustapha Hadji","Dane Whitehouse","Tommy Widdrington","David McCreery","Eddie McGoldrick","Lars Bohinen","Garry Parker","Cobi Jones","Steve Agnew","Andy Impey",
										"Mick Stockwell","Paul Tisdale","Carlton Fairweather","Eoin Jess","Nicky Shorey","Hassan Kachloul","Jim Magilton","Micky Hazard","Rick Holden","Jason Wilcox","Billy McKinlay","John Gannon","Neil Maddison","Eddie Newton","Richard Sneekes","Brian Tinnion","Tobias Linderoth","Ian Crook","Ian Taylor","Jason Dozzell","Ali Benarbia","Moussa Saib","Nigel Gleghorn","Didier Six",
										"Paul Tait", "Junior Bent","Vinny Samways","Craig Skinner","Jimmy Carter","Clayton Blackmore","Mark Ward","Brian Marwood","Adrian Heath","George Parris","John Bumstead","Mike Milligan","Phil Stamp","Kevin Gage","Youssef Chippo","John Harkes","Ian Bishop","Peter Fear","Trevor Birch","Trevor Putney","Kevin Brock","Stewart Castledine","Micky Gynn","Graham Hyde","Steve Stone",
										"Bryan Roy","Kevin Horlock","John Moncur","Steve Froggatt","John Salako","Jeremy Goss","Nicky Summerbee","Andy Sinton","Ruel Fox","Steed Malbranque","Willo Flood"];

var Forward			=	["Jan Age Fjortoft","Efan Ekoku","Marcus Gayle","Dean Holdsworth","John Fashanu","Paul Warhurst","Benito Carbone","Neil Shipperley","Phil Starbuck","Nigel Jemson","Lee Glover", "Stuart Barlow","Marco Boogers","Jamie Scowcroft","Ian Ormerdroyd","Ian Marshall","Alex Mathie","Brett Angel","Steve Anthrobus","Ian Olney","Gary Bennett","Gary Lund","Paul Goddard",
										"Dalian Atkinson","Steve Slade","Mixu Paatelainen","Egil Ostenstad","Adrian Littlejohn","Stefan Iverson","Dennis Bailey", "Bobby Barnes","Frankie Bunn","David Hirst","Simon Garner","Tommy Gaynor","Kevin Drinkell","Gordon Durie","Robert Fleck","Roy Wegerle","Willie Falconer","Wayne Allison","Devon White","David White","Jason Beckford","Sean Dundee",
										"Fabian de Freitas","Kurt Nogan","Craig Hignett","Malcolm Christie","Hamilton Ricard","Guy Whittingham","Graham Fenton","Carl Shutt","Dean Coney","Simon Stainrod","Ashley Ward","Peter Ndlovu","Micky Quinn","Chris Kiwoyma","Malcolm Allen","Trevor Morley","Bob Latchford","Gary Bannister","Franz Carr","Robert Rosario","Gary Penrice","Brian Deane",
										"Alan Cork","Nicky Banger","Stuart Rimmer","Imre Varadi","Mark Bright","Gilles de Bilde","Jostein Flo","Mark Robins","Fabrizio Ravanelli","Peter Beagrie","Martyn Waghorn"];
var yellow			=	["y1.jpg","y2.jpg","y3.jpg","y4.jpg","y5.jpg","y6.jpg","y7.jpg"];
var red					=	["r1.jpg","r2.jpg","r3.jpg","r4.jpg"];

var Pturn_count=0;//number of turns by player
var Pwrong_selection_count=0;
var Cturn_count=0;//number of turns by computer
var Cwrong_selection_count=0;
var Whos_turn = 'player';
var selecter_players = [];
var team_1_name = 'team 1: ';
var team_2_name = 'team 2: ';
var gameName = 'The best game ever';
var update_other_player = true;	// tell the game if the other player should be notified of the move via socker io
var is_creator = null;	// tell the game if the user is the creator or a joiner
var playersList = {};	// used to save the list of players randomly generated for this game
	  playersList.player1 = [];
		playersList.player2 = [];
var gameList; // contain the list of available rooms
/* ---------------------------- */

/* SOCKET IO - real time communication */
var socket = io();
socket.on('rooms_status', function(data) {
});
socket.on('message', function(info) {
  switch(info.message) {
		case 'room_created':
			team_1_name = info.data.playerName;
			gameName   = info.data.gameName;
			is_creator = true;

			loaddata();

			$('.game-name-value').text(gameName);
			$('#team_1_name').text(team_1_name + ':');

			$('.waiting-wrapper-overlay').removeClass('hidden');
			$('.online_pvp_container').addClass('hidden');
			$('.start_game_container').removeClass('hidden');
			$('.player_2_input_btn').addClass('hidden');
		break;

		case 'join_room':
			team_1_name = info.data.player2Name;
			team_2_name = info.data.playerName;
			gameName   = info.data.gameName;
			is_creator = false;
			playersList = info.data.playersList;

			loaddata();

			$('.game-name-value').text(gameName);
			$('#team_1_name').text(team_1_name + ':');
			$('#team_2_name').text(team_2_name + ':');
			$('.online_pvp_container').addClass('hidden');
			$('.start_game_container').removeClass('hidden');
			$('.player_1_input_btn').addClass('hidden');
			$('audio')[0].play();
		break;

		case 'player_joined':
			team_2_name = info.data.playerName;
			alert('player ' + team_2_name + ' joined the game.');
			$('#team_2_name').text(team_2_name + ':');
			$('.waiting-wrapper-overlay').addClass('hidden');
			$('audio')[0].play();
		break;

		case 'user_left_room':
			alert('the other player lost, you win!');
			location.replace('/');
		break;

    case 'player_move':
			update_other_player = false;
			(info.data.split("_")[1] === 'p') ? select_player(info.data) : select_player2(info.data);
    break;

		case 'player_switch':
			$('#' + info.data.selector).text(info.data.newName);
			$('#' + info.data.selector).css({
						'color': 'white',
						'font-size': '1.0em'
			});
			$('#screen').attr('src', 'images/stadium.jpg');
			$('.box.player_team input').prop('disabled', false).removeClass('disabled-button');
			Whos_turn = 'player';
		break;

		case 'no_room_available':
			alert('there is no game with that name, please try a diffrent name or create a game');
		break;

		case 'only_2_players':
			alert('this game is already played by two other players, try a diffrent name');
		break;

		case 'update_score':
			$(info.data.selector).text(info.data.newScore);
		break;

		case 'player_won':
			var x=prompt("You Lost","Thanks for playing");
			if( (x === "") || (x!== "" )) {
				location.replace('/');
			}
		break;
	}
});

function create_new_online_game() {
  $('.step_1_create_or_select').addClass('hidden');
  $('.step_2_create_game').removeClass('hidden');
};

function select_game_to_join() {
	$.ajax({
		type: 'GET',
	  url: "/api/room_list",
	}).done(function(data) {
		gameList = Object.keys(data.room_list);

		for (var i = 0; i < gameList.length; i++) {
			$('.game-list').append($('<option>', { value : gameList[i] }).text(gameList[i]));
		}

	});
  $('.step_1_create_or_select').addClass('hidden');
  $('.step_2_join_game').removeClass('hidden');
};

function back_to_step_2() {
  $('.step_1_create_or_select').removeClass('hidden');
  $('.step_2_join_game').addClass('hidden');
  $('.step_2_create_game').addClass('hidden');
};

function create_game_step_3() {
  //create a room and join it.
	var $createGame = $('.step_2_create_game');
  socket.emit('create', {
		'gameName': $createGame.find('.new_group_name').val(),
		'playerName': $createGame.find('.player_name').val()
	});
};

function select_game_to_join_step_3() {
  // join existing room
	var $joinGame = $('.step_2_join_game');
  socket.emit('join_room', {
		'gameName':   $joinGame.find('.input-group select').val(),
		'playerName': $joinGame.find('.player_name').val()
	});
};

/* -------------------------------------------------------------- */

	$(document).ready(function() {
	});

	function getRandomPlayer(player) {
		// keep on searching for a random number for a player that was not chosen.
		var array_index, selected;

		do {
			array_index = Math.floor(Math.random() * player.length);
			selected = player[array_index];
		} while (selecter_players.indexOf(selected) !== -1);

		selecter_players.push(selected);
		return selected;
	};

	function switchRandomPlayer(player, player_to_return) {
		var index, new_player = getRandomPlayer(player);

		// return the player selected to the pull of players
		index = selecter_players.indexOf(player_to_return);
		selecter_players.splice(index, 1);

		return new_player;
	};

	function loadPlayersHelper(player_name, player_or_computer) {
		var player, x, randomPlayer;

		// computer is actually player2

		if (player_or_computer === 'player') {
			x = 'p';
		} else if (player_or_computer === 'computer') {
			x = 'c';
		}

		switch (player_name) {
				case ("gk_" + x):
					player = Goalkeepers;
				break;

				case ("fw1_" + x):
				case ("fw2_" + x):
					player = Forward;
				break;

				case ("rm_" + x):
				case ("lm_" + x):
				case ("cm1_" + x):
				case ("cm2_" + x):
					player = Midfielders;
				break;

				case ("rb_" + x):
				case ("cb1_" + x):
				case ("cb2_" + x):
					player = Defenders;
				break;
		}

		if (player_name === ("lb_" + x)) {
			$('#' + player_name).text('Ian Culverhouse');
			randomPlayer = 'Ian Culverhouse'
		} else {
			randomPlayer = getRandomPlayer(player);
			$('#' + player_name).text(randomPlayer);
		}

		return randomPlayer;
	};

	function loaddata() {
		var playerName, i;
		var comp=["rb_c","cb1_c","cb2_c","lb_c","rm_c","cm1_c","cm2_c","lm_c","fw1_c","fw2_c","gk_c"];
		var players=["rb_p","cb1_p","cb2_p","lb_p","rm_p","cm1_p","cm2_p","lm_p","fw1_p","fw2_p","gk_p"];

		players.forEach(function(player) {
			$('#' + player).closest('.box').addClass('player_team');
		});

		comp.forEach(function(comp) {
			$('#' + comp).closest('.box').addClass('computer_team');
		});

		//show that the first turn is for team 1
		$('.box.computer_team input').prop('disabled', true).addClass('disabled-button');

		if (is_creator) {
			//loading players for player1
			for(i = 0 ;i < players.length; i++) {
				playerName = players[i];
				playersList.player1.push(loadPlayersHelper(playerName, 'player'));
			}

			//loading players for player2
			for(i = 0; i < comp.length; i++) {
				playerName=comp[i];
				playersList.player2.push(loadPlayersHelper(playerName, 'computer'));
			}

			//update the other player of the players allocated for this game
			socket.emit('players_allocation', {
				'gameName': gameName,
				'playersList': playersList
			});
		} else {
			player_allocation();
		}

	}//loaddata end

	function player_allocation() {
		var comp=["rb_c","cb1_c","cb2_c","lb_c","rm_c","cm1_c","cm2_c","lm_c","fw1_c","fw2_c","gk_c"];
		var players=["rb_p","cb1_p","cb2_p","lb_p","rm_p","cm1_p","cm2_p","lm_p","fw1_p","fw2_p","gk_p"];

		for(i = 0 ;i < players.length; i++) {
			player_name = players[i];
			$('#' + player_name).text(playersList.player1[i]);
		}

		for(i = 0; i < comp.length; i++) {
			player_name = comp[i];
			$('#' + player_name).text(playersList.player2[i]);
		}
	}

	function select_player(player_name) {
		var Midfielders_flag=false;
		var player, choice, newScore;

		// check that it is the player turn and not the other player's turns
		if (Whos_turn !== 'player') {
			Pwrong_selection_count++;
			return;
		} else {
			Whos_turn = 'player';
		}

		if(player_name=="gk_p")
		{
			player=Goalkeepers;
		}
		else if(player_name=="fw1_p" || player_name=="fw2_p")
		{
			player=Forward;
		}
		else if(player_name=="rm_p" || player_name=="lm_p" || player_name=="cm1_p" || player_name=="cm2_p")
		{
			player=Midfielders;
			Midfielders_flag=true;
		}
		else if(player_name=="rb_p" || player_name=="cb1_p" || player_name=="cb2_p" )
		{
			player=Defenders;
		}
		else if(player_name=="lb_p")
		{
			player=["Ian Culverhouse"];
		}
		choice = $('#' + player_name).text();//getting the player name, to make decision
		Pturn_count++;
			if(player_name=="lb_p")//IanCulverhouse
			{
				Pwrong_selection_count++;
				if(Pturn_count<=5) {
					if(Pwrong_selection_count === 1) {
						document.getElementById('screen').src="images/"+yellow[Math.floor(Math.random() * yellow.length)];
						document.getElementById("team_1_name").style.color="yellow";
						//yellow card
					} else if(Pwrong_selection_count === 2) {
						document.getElementById('screen').src="images/"+red[Math.floor(Math.random() * red.length)];;
						//red card + game lost
						document.getElementById("team_1_name").style.color="red";
						gameover(team_1_name);
						return 0;
					}
				} else {
					gamewon();
				}
			} else if(choice === (player[player.length-1])) {//bad player
				Pwrong_selection_count++;
				if(Pwrong_selection_count === 1) {
					document.getElementById('screen').src="images/"+yellow[Math.floor(Math.random() * yellow.length)];
					document.getElementById("team_1_name").style.color="yellow";
						//yellow card
				} else if(Pwrong_selection_count === 2) {
					document.getElementById('screen').src="images/"+red[Math.floor(Math.random() * red.length)];
					document.getElementById("team_1_name").style.color="red";
					gameover(team_1_name);
					return 0;
					//red card + game lost
				}
			} else if((Midfielders_flag === true) && (choice === (player[player.length-2]))) {
				Pwrong_selection_count++;
				if(Pwrong_selection_count === 1) {
					document.getElementById('screen').src="images/"+yellow[Math.floor(Math.random() * yellow.length)];
					document.getElementById("team_1_name").style.color="yellow";
						//yellow card
				} else if(Pwrong_selection_count === 2) {
					document.getElementById('screen').src="images/"+red[Math.floor(Math.random() * red.length)];
					document.getElementById("team_1_name").style.color="red";
					gameover(team_1_name);
					//red card + game lost
				}
			} else {//good player
				$('#screen').attr('src', 'images/g1.jpg');
				newScore = 1 + parseInt($('#p_score').text());
				$('#p_score').text(newScore);
			}

			$('#' + player_name).css({
				'color': 'yellow',
				'font-size': '1.5em'
			});

			// disable the select buttons until it's the player's turn again
			$('.box.player_team input').prop('disabled', true).addClass('disabled-button');
			$('.box.computer_team input').prop('disabled', false).removeClass('disabled-button');

      // sending to all clients in 'game' room(channel) except sender
			// the move that this player made
      if (update_other_player) {
				socket.emit('player_move', player_name);
				setTimeout(function()
				{
					var newPlayerName = switchRandomPlayer(player, $('#' + player_name).text());
					$('#' + player_name).text(newPlayerName);
					$('#' + player_name).css({
						'color': 'white',
						'font-size': '1.0em'
					});
					$('#screen').attr('src', 'images/stadium.jpg');

					socket.emit('player_switch', {
						'selector': player_name,
						'newName': newPlayerName
					});

				},1000);

			} else {
				update_other_player = true;
			}

	}; //select_player end

	function select_player2(player_name) {
		var Midfielders_flag=false;
		var player, choice, newScore;

		// notify the program that it's the computer's turn.
		Whos_turn = 'computer';

		if(player_name=="gk_c")
		{
			player=Goalkeepers;
		}
		else if(player_name=="fw1_c" || player_name=="fw2_c")
		{
			player=Forward;
		}
		else if(player_name=="rm_c" || player_name=="lm_c" || player_name=="cm1_c" || player_name=="cm2_c")
		{
			player=Midfielders;
			Midfielders_flag=true;
		}
		else if(player_name=="rb_c" || player_name=="cb1_c" || player_name=="cb2_c")
		{
			player=Defenders;
		}
		else if(player_name=="lb_c")
		{
			player=["Ian Culverhouse"];
		}
		choice = $('#' + player_name).text();//getting the player name, to make decision
		Cturn_count++;
		if(player_name === "lb_c") {//IanCulverhouse
			Cwrong_selection_count++;
			if(Cturn_count<=50)
			{
				if(Cwrong_selection_count === 1)
				{
					document.getElementById('screen').src="images/"+yellow[Math.floor(Math.random() * yellow.length)];
					document.getElementById("team_2_name").style.color="yellow";
					//yellow card
				} else if(Cwrong_selection_count === 2) {
					$('#' + player_name).css({
						'color': 'yellow',
						'font-size': '1.5em'
					});
          //two lines above , get last player to show in yellow when comp loses
          document.getElementById('screen').src="images/"+red[Math.floor(Math.random() * red.length)];;
					//red card + game lost
					document.getElementById("team_2_name").style.color="red";
					gameover(team_2_name);
					return 0;
				}

			} else {
				//gamewon_comp();
			}
		} else if(choice === (player[player.length-1])) {//bad player
			Cwrong_selection_count++;
			if(Cwrong_selection_count === 1) {
				document.getElementById('screen').src="images/"+yellow[Math.floor(Math.random() * yellow.length)];
				document.getElementById("team_2_name").style.color="yellow";
					//yellow card
			} else if(Cwrong_selection_count === 2) {
				$('#' + player_name).css({
					'color': 'yellow',
					'font-size': '1.5em'
				});

				//two lines above , get last player to show in yellow when comp loses
				document.getElementById('screen').src="images/"+red[Math.floor(Math.random() * red.length)];
				document.getElementById("team_2_name").style.color="red";
				gameover(team_2_name);
				return 0;
				//red card + game lost
			}
		}//else if end
		else if(Midfielders_flag==true && choice==(player[player.length-2]))
		{
			Cwrong_selection_count++;
			if(Cwrong_selection_count === 1) {
				document.getElementById('screen').src="images/"+yellow[Math.floor(Math.random() * yellow.length)];
				document.getElementById("team_2_name").style.color="yellow";
				//yellow card
			} else if(Cwrong_selection_count==2) {
				$('#' + player_name).css({
					'color': 'yellow',
					'font-size': '1.5em'
				});

				//two lines above , get last player to show in yellow when comp loses
        document.getElementById('screen').src="images/"+red[Math.floor(Math.random() * red.length)];
				document.getElementById("team_2_name").style.color="red";
				gameover(team_2_name);
				return 0;
				//red card + game lost
			}
		} else {
			//good player
			$('#screen').attr('src', 'images/g1.jpg');
			newScore = 1 + parseInt($('#c_score').text());
			$('#c_score').text(newScore);
		}

		$('#' + player_name).css({
			'color': 'yellow',
			'font-size': '1.5em'
		});

		// sending to all clients in 'game' room(channel) except sender
		// the move that this player made
		if (update_other_player) {
			socket.emit('player_move', player_name);
			setTimeout(function()
			{
				var newPlayerName = switchRandomPlayer(player, $('#' + player_name).text());
				$('#' + player_name).text(newPlayerName);
				$('#' + player_name).css({
					'color': 'white',
					'font-size': '1.0em'
				});
				$('#screen').attr('src', 'images/stadium.jpg');

				Whos_turn = 'player';

				// enable the select buttons for player, it's his turn
				$('.box.player_team input').prop('disabled', false).removeClass('disabled-button');
				$('.box.computer_team input').prop('disabled', true).addClass('disabled-button');

				socket.emit('player_switch', {
					'selector': player_name,
					'newName': newPlayerName
				});

			},1000);
		} else {
			update_other_player = true;
		}

	}; //select_player2 end

	function gameover(name) {
		setTimeout(function()
		{
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"See what I'm saying," he asked.? "It's all spokes of the same wheel ? poetry, painting dance, whatever.? It all comes from the same place."? She thought about it as she watched the parade of posing poets, punks and skate rats; suburban Rastas and Nubian queens; patchouli-dumping, candle burning Goth kids; crusties, bar-flies, witches, waifs and angels as they strutted, fretted their three minutes upon the stage. When her turn came, she looked at the pages of her notebook, as filled with drawings as they were with words and she read.? She read the words; read the drawings with her both her voice and her body as she declaimed from the battered portable podium.? That night, too wired to sleep, she attacked the canvas with her words within her, told the same story, sang the same song that sang through her, let her brushes dance a spastic ballet, her brushes fanned out in her hand like spokes from the hub of her heart.? She was not done until dawn cracked the seam between earth and night.? Later he brought her coffee and bagels.? She showed him her painting and she said, "See what I'm saying."
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Also, as a special bonus to the Word Fest this year, local poet and photographer Dan Wilcox will be showing work from the "world's largest collection of photos of unknown poets" at the UAG Gallery. This collection is a great look at past and present poets performing at the area's poetry readings, open mic, and events over the years. This will be the opening weekend where Dan will be joined by local poets/photographers Kristen Day and Dale Walker (aka Dain Brammage) in a special show entitled "See What I'm Saying" which will be on display until May 5.
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Gооglе it and уоu will find 356 milliоn rеѕultѕ оn thе vаriоuѕ ways ask her to marry you. Yоu nееd tо make уоur mаrriаgе proposal personal; uѕе уоur сrеаtivitу to рrераrе in popping uр that ѕресiаl question.
You know her better than anyone, think about how can you surprise her!
Whatever the answer will be, make it an unforgettable moment.
And to be an unforgettable moment you don't need to jump of a plane with a big flag with the "big question" atached to you you.
Listen to your heart, be romantic. Think about simple things that can make it special for you and for her.
Special moments that you lived toghether, old memories can be used in a creative way to set up a special moment.
Go to a special coffee, a restaurant, a garden... or just be simple, at the door of your building when you ŕe about to enter, or be a gentleman and open the door of your car and make the proposal there unexpected, after you went out to dinner together.
Whу dо you have tо dо it? Will it in аnу wау improve уоur relationship? Iѕ thе proposal a muѕt in a rеlаtiоnѕhiр, or саn уоu do аwау with it bесаuѕе it was just соnсосtеd by enterprising businessmen to inсrеаѕе thеir ѕаlе of еngаgеmеnt ringѕ? Is роррing thе ԛuеѕtiоn, "Will you mаrrу me?" while оn bеndеd knееѕ really romantic?
Thе marriage рrороѕаl dates bасk in thе Old Tеѕtаmеnt of thе Holy Bible.
Mаrriаgе iѕ ѕасrеd and рrераrаtiоn fоr it is еѕѕеntiаl to соnѕummаtе a lasting rеlаtiоnѕhiр. Making the proposal on bеndеd knее hаѕ no hiѕtоriсаl оrigin but thе act ѕignifiеѕ fаith, honor, аnd surrender. Wе would nоrmаllу knееl whеn рrауing ѕо рrороѕing on bended knееѕ iѕ likе one's faithful соmmitmеnt tо thе lоvе оf hiѕ lifе. Knightѕ kneel whilе being awarded hоnоr bу kingѕ аnd ԛuееnѕ; рrороѕing on bended knees is wаiting fоr уоur girl friеnd tо hоnоr and ассерt your marriage рrороѕаl. Prороѕing оn bеndеd knееѕ iѕ like telling уоur girl friеnd that уоu соmрlеtеlу ѕurrеndеring to уоur rеlаtiоnѕhiр аnd thаt you vоw tо make уоur relationship hарру fоrеvеr.
For mоѕt wоmеn, thе рrороѕаl iѕ оnе оf their mоѕt аwаitеd mоmеntѕ in their lives.
Thеу fаntаѕizе аbоut it, dау drеаm аbоut it and еxресt it tо bе vеrу rоmаntiс. It iѕ fоr this vеrу rеаѕоn that thе bоуfriеnd еxеrtѕ effort tо mаkе the mоmеnt vеrу special аnd memorable.
Thе boyfriend (you) mаkеѕ a creative рrераrаtiоn fоr thе рrороѕаl date. He ѕеlесtѕ a ѕеntimеntаl lосаtiоn, a рlасе they love аnd hаѕ a ѕресiаl meaning to thеir relationship.
Sоmеtimеѕ, hе will share this ѕресiаl moment with fаmilу аnd friеndѕ bу either inviting thеm tо thе еvеnt рrореr оr аѕking them tо hеlр him рrераrе fоr thе еvеnt. Hе wоuld hire a photographer аnd a videographer tо dосumеnt their special mоmеnt. If thе рlасе wаrrаntѕ, hе will аdd a rоmаntiс music оr thеir theme song during the proposal.
Tо add to thе excitement, he mау аdd flоwеrѕ tо dесоrаtе thе place оf hiѕ choice аѕ ѕуmbоl оf thеir lоvе. Normally, hе wоuld аѕk thе big question towards thе evening; evening being mоrе rоmаntiс thаn a mоrning оr аftеrnооn proposal.
But who knows, why not by the morning!
Some man prepare a ѕреесh аѕ the words wоuld mean everything to hiѕ bridе-tо-bе. Hе needs tо ѕреаk thе wоrdѕ from his hеаrt.
Some are just simple, and just do the question: "will you marry me?" and some prepare it written, in a cake or a card inside a bottle, because believe me that it wont be easy to speak if the emotions are deep.
All thеѕе рrераrаtiоnѕ are tо bе сhеriѕhеd and bragged аbоut to thеir сhildrеn аnd tо thеir grandchildren. Thе mаtеriаl ѕуmbоl, the еngаgеmеnt ring, iѕ nоrmаllу раѕѕеd оn to thе next gеnеrаtiоn.


Editor's Note: This is a guest post by Manish Dudharejia – Founder & CEO of E2M Solutions. His opinions are his own.
Finding new talent and filling vacant positions is a major undertaking for any team. Although the job market is highly competitive, many companies are still struggling to find adequate candidates to bring onboard. According to CV Library's report, nearly three out of four hiring teams state that finding qualified talent to fulfil their job openings remains a top challenge.
In addition to looking for applicants who possess the necessary skills and experience needed to excel in the company, recruiters nowadays are also paying attention to the personal traits they add to the mix. Hiring for "culture fit" has been a buzzworthy topic among HR professionals who want to influence the environment of the office through the people they invite to join.
While their intention of influencing the culture of their company is certainly all well and good, many recruiters make the mistake of becoming so focused on finding someone who meets the standards of culture fit that they end up setting the entire organization back.
A company's culture is certainly influential to the productivity and overall happiness of its workers. Having a highly engaged workplace should be a top priority, but simply hiring someone because they would fit in well with the group is a terrible mistake to make.
Here are three big reasons why.
When people are hired for "culture fit," there is a good chance the managers make their choices similar to how they would bring someone new into their circle of friends. When this is the case, it can be tough for managers to crack down on poor performers.
While having personal relationships with coworkers is certainly a benefit, it can make it difficult for HR leaders to take charge and address negative behavior. Since the goal in a business culture should be to consistently improve employee performance, hiring for culture fit can be a deterrent to this.
This is not to say that soft skills should be totally ignored during the hiring process. On the contrary, these competencies are absolutely essential for recruiters to analyze. However, hiring teams need to understand which soft skills are essential for success in the position and which ones are not as important. According to a recent LinkedIn report, the skills that top the list for most recruiters include communication, organization, and ability to work with a team; having a friendly personality is at the bottom of the list.
HR teams must keep the business's long-term goals in mind as they formulate their recruiting strategies. At the end of the day, a candidate's personality is only going to get them so far. Though they may be friendly, outgoing, and a fun person to be around, if they are not able to accept criticism or contribute to a more productive work environment, then bringing them on the team could actually have a negative effect on the company as a whole.
Diversity in the workplace is not just limited to ethnicities, genders, and religions.
Another potential problem that could be created by hiring for culture fit alone is that the workplace could become filled with employees with overly similar personalities and work ethics. A healthy workforce needs to be made up of people with different perspectives and approaches to various issues; this is how problems are resolved and new ideas are formed. If the same types of people are being added to the business, it may actually slow down the company's progress in the long run.
Recruiters should actively search for individuals who have diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and thought processes that could bring a refreshing new approach to the workplace.
Recruiters must remember that while a candidate's personality is certainly important, it is not the "be all and end all" for a good talent fit.
Just because the hiring manager may not want to "grab a drink" with a potential employee does not mean that the candidate would not be a valuable addition to the team. In fact, overlooking the kinds of skills that are more essential to success in the workplace in favor of culture fit could be a toxic threat to the company's bottom line.
Northwestern University conducted a study that surveyed hiring managers who hired based on a candidate's personality, rather than their hard skills and relevant experience. They found that these decision makers tended to hire the people who were the most like them and who had similar personalities, backgrounds, and hobbies. Essentially, they were hiring their "best friends" rather than the best person for the job. Ultimately, the candidates who were the most qualified based on their skill level were overlooked simply because they didn't enjoy the same things as the interviewer.
Obviously, this poses as a huge issue that many recruiters face when making a hiring decision: human bias error. It is difficult to separate our own internal preferences from professional concerns when looking for new talent; however, overlooking key factors like the candidate's professionalism, relevant job experience, and areas of expertise simply because they have a likeable personality could mean that more qualified applicants are turned away.
Choosing a candidate to hire is by no means an easy decision, and hiring managers have to deal with this difficult decision over and over again in a growing business. There are many factors that must be taken into consideration when assessing a potential new hire, and while their soft skills, personality, and potential culture fit should certainly be assessed, this cannot be the sole reason that a person is hired.
If a business wants to maintain a healthy growing culture, it needs to be made of people who have different perspectives and approaches that keep the company growing and refining itself. It is up to HR teams to address this kind of bias in their hiring approaches and make an effort to consider other important qualities that an applicant possesses – beyond just a good personality.
Manish Dudharejia is the President and Founder of E2M Solutions Inc, a San Diego Based Digital Agency that specializes in Website Design & Development and eCommerce SEO. With over 10 years of experience, Manish is passionate about helping online businesses to take their branding to the next level.


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http://maga.black/articles/stop-calling-me-white-for-having-the-wrong-opinions-opinion
Stop Calling Me 'White' For Having the Wrong Opinions
by: Angel Eduardo
Source: Newsweek
Angel Eduardo Twitter profile pic by N/A is licensed under screenshot Twitter
Growing up, I was often accused of being "white." My taste for Led Zeppelin and Queen over Puff Daddy and Busta Rhymes was called "white." My appetite for reading was called "white." Even my wardrobe, which failed to reflect the norms of late 90s hip-hop culture, was "white." It was intended as a pejorative, one that denied me my identity based on my cultural preferences.
And it hurt. I'm Dominican, but was constantly told I didn't act Dominican. And in response to these insults, I made a clown of myself trying to get the "right" clothes and force-feeding myself the "right" music so that "my people" would accept and include me.
It didn't work. Though I, too, had immigrant parents, ate the same foods and shared a first-generation American experience, I was too different from my peers as a person. They mocked my manner of speaking, sneered at my sense of humor, and found these "un-Dominican" things about me profoundly uncool.
Today, I still find myself called "white" as a pejorative, often to silence or shame me for speaking heresies. A recent example is instructive: While filling a sign-up form for a workshop, I noticed that the question of my race featured a blank field rather than the usual multiple choice. I took the opportunity to proudly write in "human," and shared this anecdote on Twitter. The response was telling.

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Fear of the Dark – dziewiąty studyjny album płytowy heavymetalowego zespołu Iron Maiden, wydany 12 maja 1992. Ostatnia płyta z wokalistą Bruce'em Dickinsonem, przed jego 8-letnim rozstaniem z zespołem.

Album zawiera aż 12 utworów, co było największą liczbą ścieżek spośród wcześniejszych wydawnictw jednopłytowych zespołu. Największą popularność zdobyły piosenki: "Be Quick or Be Dead" (otwierająca album) i "From Here to Eternity", które wydano na singlach (trzeci SP z Fear of the Dark to "Wasting Love").

Według danych z kwietnia 2002 roku album sprzedał się w nakładzie  egzemplarzy na terenie Stanów Zjednoczonych. Album Fear of the Dark został sklasyfikowany na 8. pozycji (obok takich albumów jak Dirt Alice in Chains, Countdown to Extinction Megadeth czy Images and Words Dream Theater) w zestawieniu magazynu "Guitar World" na najlepszy album 1992 roku.

Lista utworów
 "Be Quick or Be Dead" (Dickinson, Gers) – 3:24
 "From Here to Eternity" (Harris) – 3:38
 "Afraid to Shoot Strangers" (Harris) – 6:56
 "Fear Is the Key" (Dickinson, Gers) – 5:35
 "Childhood's End" (Harris) – 4:40
 "Wasting Love" (Dickinson, Gers) – 5:50
 "The Fugitive" (Harris) – 4:54
 "Chains of Misery" (Dickinson, Murray) – 3:37
 "The Apparition" (Gers, Harris) – 3:54
 "Judas Be My Guide" (Dickinson, Murray) – 3:08
 "Weekend Warrior" (Gers, Harris) – 5:39
 "Fear of the Dark" (Harris) – 7:16

Wykonawcy
 Bruce Dickinson – śpiew
 Dave Murray – gitara elektryczna
 Janick Gers – gitara elektryczna
 Steve Harris – gitara basowa
 Nicko McBrain – perkusja

Przypisy

Linki zewnętrzne
 Okładka

Albumy muzyczne wydane w roku 1992
Albumy Epic Records
Albumy Iron Maiden
Albumy EMI
Albumy wyprodukowane przez Martina Bircha

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Nope, still crazy: Ann Coulter calls for Israeli-style border killings in US
Tue, 15 May 2018 16:37 UTC
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Drawing inspiration from the conduct of the Israeli military at the Gaza border, conservative pundit Ann Coulter took to Twitter to call for similar shootings of migrants at the US-Mexican border.
After Israeli forces opened fire on a mass of Palestinians attempting to cross the border fence into Israel, reportedly killing at least 28, Coulter posted a link to a New York Times article about the shooting along with the text "Can we do that?"
Israel's heavy-handed clampdown on Palestinian protests - some of them violent and linked to terrorist organization Hamas - has been condemned by human rights watchdogs. Amnesty International called the Israeli response "another horrific example of the Israeli military using excessive force and live ammunition in a totally deplorable way." The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said that Israel was committing "outrageous human rights violations."
Monday was the single deadliest day for Palestinians since the war against Gaza in 2014.
Coulter is no stranger to courting controversy though, and Monday's tweet did exactly that. On Twitter, comments poured in condemning her insensitivity:
The surge in violence at the Israeli border on Monday came as the US moved its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a controversial decision first floated by President Trump last year. It also coincides with the end of the Great March of Return, six weeks of demonstrations by Palestinians against displacement and Israeli occupation.
Coulter has long been a vocal critic of illegal immigration, and has talked about shooting migrants before. Last month she told conservative radio host Lars Larson that the National Guard would provide no deterrent to illegal immigrants "unless they're going to shoot one and send a message to the rest."
While Coulter was at one time a committed Trump supporter, she has since distanced herself from the president, frustrated at his failure to deliver his promised tough line on immigration and his embrace of foreign intervention in Syria.
Trump has thus far failed to secure funding for his long-promised border wall, but the National Guard have helped Customs and Border Protection agents catch an extra 1,600 illegal immigrants since their deployment to the US-Mexico border last month. In addition, the Trump administration's ending of the Obama-era 'catch and release' policy, coupled with a new zero-tolerance attitude from the Justice Department, has seen immigration prosecutions skyrocket and backlogs develop in courts near the border.
Comment: Coulter is a troll. The irony is that many over-the-top conservatives like her, who rightfully point out all the flaws in Leftist ideology, would be the ones cheering on the executioners in a totalitarian state like that of the Nazis or the Soviets. They might even be the ones pulling the trigger, and enjoying it.
and in Europe we could solve the refugee crisis by setting up gunboats and land mines
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we could also Mine the Meditterean Sea and the Gulf Of Mexico.


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Culture & Arts, Montavilla Memories
Some musings on the York sculpture in Mt. Tabor Park
Date: March 12, 2021Author: edited by Andrew Wilkins 4 Comments
By PATRICIA SANDERS
"York", 2021, Mt. Tabor Park, Portland
Photo by Patricia Sanders
I don't usually write about topics not directly related to the Montavilla neighborhood. But something so interesting recently happened in our nearest big park that, as an art historian, I could not resist writing about it.
Besides, the history of Montavilla and Mt. Tabor are closely connected, from the origin of our neighborhood's name— Mount Tabor Villa Addition— to our use of Mt. Tabor Park from the time it opened in 1909.
Most of you probably know about or have seen the York sculpture mysteriously placed in Mt. Tabor Park the night of February 19 – 20. The York incident has attracted publicity, literally, from coast to coast, raising the sculpture's profile to a level that surely would have astonished the historical York (c. 1770 – ????).
The sculpture is an homage to an enslaved man who was an integral member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which lasted from 1804 to 1806. He, like his father, bore the single name York.
The sculpture of York is approximately four feet high and appears to be made of bronze. But since it was lifted over a locked park gate, carried up a steep grade, and hoisted on to a 9.5-foot plinth, a lighter-weight material, such as a resin, seems more likely. The anonymous local artist who made the bust told Artnet News reporter Sarah Cascone that he worked with only a small team and that they installed it "in roughly an hour." (See the link to the Cascone article below.)
Rather than repeat everything else that has been written about "York", I will focus mainly on three ways of looking at it within the context of public art today.
"York" mounted on a 9.5-foot plinth that once held the statue of Harvey W. Scott.
Photo by Jeanne Longley
Context 1: Towards a more inclusive American history
York was installed on the pedestal previously occupied by the bronze statue of The Oregonian editor Harvey W. Scott (1838 – 1910), which was toppled and damaged by persons unknown on October 20, 2020, exactly four months before it was replaced by York.
An enslaved Black man replaces white authority figure: reversing traditions of who is remembered and commemorated. An act questioning bias in the public record and public art.
The sculpted head of a strong, thirty-ish, brooding Black male, perhaps pondering his own historical contributions, his self-worth— all questions now part of a heightened national conversation about racial inequality.
Photos by Ellen Simmons
York's creator— a white man who wishes to remain anonymous, for now— states his intent in the
Cascone interview. His work "'pays homage to York at a time when we all need to remember the
important role that African Americans have played in our history and reflect on the tragedy of slavery— a tragedy that continues to echo.'"
But the artist's idea of representing York did not arise with the post-George Floyd anti-racist dialog. In 2010, he was inspired to make an initial, smaller head after reading Darrell Millner's book "York of the Corps of Discovery". (A photograph of the artist's studio in the Cascone article seems to show both sculpted heads.)
Context 2: Rediscovering York
The York head's replacement of the Scott statue draws attention to an important, but long minimized historical person through its over-life-size scale, the incised name in classical font, and the biographical plaque.
Both Scott and York were, of course, important to Portland and American history, however Scott was prominent during and after his lifetime. York was not. In fact, York wasn't even a free man until some ten years after the Lewis and Clark Expedition and his later years remain a mystery. Even his date of death is unknown.
Interestingly, the two sculptural occupants of the Mt. Tabor pedestal bear a connection to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. But here their historical importance is reversed. Scott was president of Portland's 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition that celebrated the expedition 100 years after the fact. York was, of course, a fully-contributing member to the expedition itself.
The Mt. Tabor York is part of a larger effort by historians, artists, and others to tell the fullest story possible of the man, to correct previous inadequate or biased accounts and to disseminate the narrative of the only Black man on President Thomas Jefferson's Corps of Discovery.
The re-evaluation of the York story marks a shift in perspective from the emphasis on European-American heroes, like Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, to a more accurate and inclusive view of American history. The work of revelating the true York has been intense over the last 35 years. The WorldCat website, which indicates the locations of library holdings, makes this clear. Here I found seven pages of listings for books (both adult and juvenile), articles, videos, poetry, even a play and an opera about York.
Art has also played a role in bringing the story of York to life and to light. The sculpture in Mt. Tabor Park is but one of a number of representations around the country. In Portland alone, I've located four, listed below in chronological order:
* Isaka Shamsud-Din's 1983 "Bilalian Odyssey" mural (now in the south wing of the Oregon Convention Center) features York as a large, central figure among depictions of various other Blacks from the history of the West.
* Michael Florin Dente's "Naming of Mt. Jefferson" (1988) is a bronze sculptural group of York, William Clark and an anonymous Native American. This was previously located on the University of Portland campus at a spot approximately where York and Clark once stood to survey the Willamette River and the distant Mt. Jefferson. Because of potential vandalism, the sculpture was removed in June, 2020. Read more here.
* Richard Haas's trompe l'oeil mural at the Oregon Historical Society plaza, facing the Park Blocks,includes images of Lewis, Clark, Sacagawea, and York (lower right); (1989; restored 2016).
* Alison Saar's "York: Terra Incognita" (2010), is located on the Lewis and Clark College campus near Aubrey Watzek Library.
Context 3: Who decides what art goes public?
In the case of the statue of Harvey W. Scott, the decision was made by Scott's descendants and the city of Portland. The Scott family commissioned sculptor Gutzon Borglum (1867-1941)— then still working on his monumental presidential heads on Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota— to create the statue. The family donated the statue to the City of Portland, which allocated a space for it on the summit of Mt. Tabor Park. It was installed in 1931 and dedicated in 1933.
Statue of Harvey W. Scott, Mount Tabor Park
Photo by Another Believer, Creative Commons, Wikimedia
In the case of the York head, the decision was made, as far as we know, solely by the artist, without prior permission from Portland Parks & Recreation. The removal of the Scott sculpture was also an anonymous, unilateral action.
Presumably the York artist never intended it to remain permanently. And PP&R decided to allow it to stay "for the time being" based on parks policy. Memorials are permitted in Portland parks as long as they do not "impact public safety, public property, access, or permitted events". See the full statement of this policy here.
Although PP&R retroactively granted temporary permission, not everyone thinks "guerilla" art is okay. Kerry Tymchuk, executive director of the Oregon Historical Society, is one. He told Alan Yuhas of the New York Times that "'It can't just be free game for anybody to take a statue down or put a statue up— it's an invitation for chaos… What if they had put somebody else up besides York?'".
However, Tymchuk also sees a positive a positive side. He stated in a KGW News interview that "anytime people are talking about history, it's a good thing, because it's a fascinating topic." See the article here.
Courtney Wilton, former chief financial officer for Energy Trust of Oregon, thinks the public should decide about a replacement for the Scott statue. The toppling of statues, he writes, "substitutes deliberation with mob rule"—surely a sensitive issue at this very moment in American civic life.
Wilton believes the Scott statue should not be returned, agreeing that "it's time to honor someone else." In his opinion, a representation of York would be "a worthy successor." Yet he thinks the city should remove the York sculpture and create a process for deciding on a replacement for Scott. (See the link to Wilton's full statement below.)
For Commissioner Carmen Rubio, York brings attention to the need for greater recognition of the contributions of the BIPoC communities to Portland. To make that happen, there should be a more inclusive process for making policies about public art. The city government, she says, has "many processes [that] exclude community participation and discourage engagement." See the full press release here.
As you can see, this is a complicated issue with diverse points of view and implications. I find my own opinion mixed. It is a beautiful, skillfully made work and it has opened a useful discussion about history and public art— who and what should be commemorated, the need for a more accurate and inclusive history, the need for a broader involvement in public art decision-making, the role public art can play in civic discourse.
The City of Chicago sets an example of how to have a meaningful public dialog about historical sculptures and whether they should be replaced, retired or recontextualized. In the wake of protestors attempting to bring down a statue of Christopher Columbus, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot formed a committee to review the city's 500 public artworks and memorials. The committee initially identified 41 monuments for public reconsideration on the basis of racism, exclusivity, etc. The Chicago public has been invited to review the artworks. For more information on the Chicago project see the project's website here.
Now, in Montavilla, public art is pretty sparse, but maybe someday we'll have more and it will be selected through a public dialog to celebrate the neighborhood's diversity. Just maybe. Murals anyone?
Sarah Cascone, "A Mystery Artist Installed a Much-Discussed Statue of an Enslaved 19th-Century
Explorer in Portland. He Tells Us Why—and How—He Did It," Artnet News
"Harvey Scott (1838-1910)," Oregon Encyclopedia
Millner, Darrell, "York of the Corps of Discovery", Oregon Historical Society Press, 2004
Millner, Darrell, "York (ca. 1770-?)", Oregon Encyclopedia, last updated Feb. 19, 2021
OPB, "Oregon Experience: Searching for York," (video), 2010
Courtney Wilton, guest columnist, "Opinion: The public should decide replacement for Harvey Scott
statue" 3 Mar 2021
Multnomah Public Library has nine books on York (including four for children). To find them search for
"York, approximately 1775 – approximately 1815."
Historical story ideas? Questions about Montavilla's past? Also share a love for neighborhood history?
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4 thoughts on "Some musings on the York sculpture in Mt. Tabor Park"
Victoria Gantz says:
Thank you for an insightful education.
Patricia Brenden Sanders says:
Thanks, Victoria.
june says:
The statue of Sacajawea in Washington Park is now joined by York as important contributors to the Lewis/Clark explorations. Both were vital to the expedition. I'm glad to see York raised up (and frankly, happy to see Harvey Scott demoted. He isn't on my honorables list).
False Progress says:
There's still something wrong about rewarding vandals who want to obliterate historical context and make everything about BIPOC rights. Look at the state of their homelands, often full of strife and genocide. In recent decades, crimes committed by American blacks harm other blacks far more than police.
Identity politics can be blind to the real world and all races practice racism internally, whether or not they have economic clout to make it matter.
Tearing down the Washington and Lincoln statues showed a profound ignorance of their era, especially Lincoln. Indians like the Comanches were vicious to both whites and other Indians before we showed up. And Washington had many misgivings about slavery; was mostly caught up in his time. Many of today's progressives could find themselves going along to get along if they had a time machine.
Tone it down and leave the old statues alone. 2020 needs to end already.


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Star diagonals – mirror and prism versions
When you point a refractor telescope, Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope or Maksutov telescope at the night sky, one stands out: The focuser points downwards.
This means that higher the telescope is pointing in the sky, the more awkward it is to look through it, and indeed sometimes you need to be virtually lying on the ground!
To avoid a trip to an orthopedic surgeon after buying your telescope, there in an ingenious accessory available called a star diagonal.
This uses either a prism or a mirror to deflect the light by 90°. Simply slide the star diagonal into the focuser of a refractor, Schmidt-Cassegrain or Matsutov and your observing becomes immediately much more relaxed.
The prism variant has a triangular shaped prism, like the roof of a house. The base of this 'roof' is positioned at 45° so that the shorter faces are perpendicular to the incoming and outgoing light. Now, when a light beam hits the longer side it is deflected by 90° and into the eyepiece. A star diagonal using a mirror works in a similar way. It consists of a mirror which is oriented in the housing in exactly 45°. So the prism and mirror versions both have the same effect.
The light path in the prism is slightly longer and poor quality prisms are prone to chromatic aberration. With mirror star diagonals however, it is important that they have a high reflectance. There are now so-called dielectric mirrors that reflect up to 99% of the incident light. Compared to 'normal' mirrors, these provide a brighter and higher contrast image.
The only telescope that does not need a star diagonal is the Newtonian reflector. The focuser points sideways out of the top of the telescope, so that you never have to crane your neck with this type of telescope.
Anyone who has ever looked through a refractor without a star diagonal will probably have noticed something odd: The refractor provides an image that is upside down. Using a star diagonal puts the image the right way up again.
Inverted images can be quite irritating when you are trying to find an object in the night sky. You tend to move the telescope in the wrong direction. These orientation problems become easier as one gains experience with handling a telescope and it eventually is no longer a problem.
The image produced by a refractor is quite different from that seen in a Newtonian reflector. In order to clarify this confusion, take a look at this list:
Refractor with a straight focuser and with no star diagonal Image is inverted and left-right correct
Refractor with 45° Amici prism image is upright and left-right correct
Refractor with a 90° star diagonal image is upright but left-right reversed
Newtonian telescope image is (no star diagonal possible) on the head is inverted
Newtonian telescope with erecting lens image is upright and left-right correct
Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes image is inverted 180°
Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutov-Cassegrain with 90 ° star diagonal image is upright but left-right reversed
In order to obtain an upright and left-right correct view with a refractor or Schmidt-Cassegrain, you will need an Amici prism. This accessory has a roof prism, which sets the image the right way up. This type of prism can also be found in binoculars for example. The Amici prism usually has a viewing angle of 45°, but they are also available as 90° prisms.
Example for star diagonal and Amici prism
The erecting lens
An erecting lens has a very similar effect to an Amici prism. The erecting lens turns an upside-down image the right way up again, allowing you to use an astronomical telescope for terrestrial viewing. This lens is often not a single lens, but a system consisting of several lens elements. It usually has four lens elements, in which two lens elements are cemented together. The cemented systems consist, for example, of a plano-concave and a bi-convex lens. A defined separation of elements generates a magnification factor of 1.5X in addition to the re-inverting of the image. The most serious chromatic aberration is also corrected for.
However, an erecting lens is a compromise. The image scale is often changed adversely. Also, these lenses are usually not coated so that one has to reckon with some light loss. However, there are also high-quality systems whose optical quality is particularly good and where the lenses are fully coated. One should stick to buying these high quality lenses.
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Ieperfest 2015 details! [UPDATE]
By Karol Kamiński
This year's longest running metal/hardcore/punk festival on Earth will take place on August 14/15/16 in Ieper, Belgium! See the details now – it will make you euphorically made your way to the mosh pit. 84 bands. 3 days. 3 stages. get your ticketss HERE and get stoked!
Offering a safe and fun environment, Ieperfest is all about people enjoying some outstanding acts and creating more awareness about vegetarianism and a bunch more issues that matter.
Photo: BACKTRACK live at Ieperfest 2014, by Aga Hairesis.
+ READ MY INTERVIEW WITH THE IEPERFEST CREW
+ Watch some of the videos from the last year's party!
UPDATE / July 31th – line-up update:
2 bands out: GONE TO WASTE and RISK IT.
4 bands confirmed for prefest on Thursday 13 August.
WOLFPACK (FR) Paris foulest new brutal hardcore band
FATAL MOVE Merksem's finest in heavy hardcore
ESCAPE straight forward Tongeren hardcore
IN CLOVER young H8000 beatdown moshers
UDPATE / July 27th – line-up update:
Out: DARKBUSTER, LIFELESS and RINGS OF SATURN
In: DISCHARGE (UK), 50 CALIBER (UK), GONE TO WASTE (DE), NO TURNING BACK (NL), TINNER (FI), TREHA SEKTORI (FR) and VENOM PRISON (UK/DE)
Band pages for these 7 should be up soon.
UDPATE / July 2nd – line-up update:
Out: BONECRUSHER, CHOKEHOLD, CORRECTION, OI POLLOI, POISON IDEA, STEVE IGNORANT & PARANOID VISIONS, TROUBLE, WEHRMACHT
In: BLIND BELIEFS (BE), DARKBUSTER (US), HORSE THE BAND (US), SWEET JESUS (US)
Here's a full list of bands:
ALL FOR NOTHING (NL)
Rotterdam is not only the biggest port in Europe, it's also the place that female fronted hardcore act ALL FOR NTHING calls home. They have been around for about a decade now, released 4 albums and toured all over the world. We are happy to have them joining in on the party.
http://www.facebook.com/allfornothinghc
ALL OUT WAR (US)
Some bands just do not need an introduction. ALL OUT WAR is one of those bands. For almost 20 years they have been hitting the scene hard with their classic metalcore that has crushed many venues. Time to mosh it up the hard way on what will be the band's 3rd Ieperfest performance.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/All-Out-War/457966854315547
ANAAL NATHRAKH (UK)
With their violent mixture of death/black/grind and industrial touches ANAAL NATHRAKH made a name for themselves in the scene. In the 15 years of their existence they managed to release quite a few albums which only seem to become better and better. Their latest output ëDesideratumí being one of the most extreme they have ever released. These guys don't play live that often, so be prepared for something spectacular.
http://www.facebook.com/Anaalnathrakhofficial
ANCHOR (SE)
Swedenís straight edge heroes ANCHOR release their 3rd full length album in 2015. So what better way to support them than to have them play their hearts and souls out on this yearís Ieperfest? That is exactly what we thought!
http://www.facebook.com/anchorofficial
BIOHAZARD (US)
Some bands just do not need an introduction. If you do not know BIOHAZARD, where you have been the past 20+ years? These guys have been making a strong comeback following the departure of Evan Seinfeld and keep on doing what they do best: teaching the kids of today all about hardcore and urban discipline.
http://www.facebook.com/BiohazardDFL
BIRDS IN ROW (FR)
BIRDS IN ROW is one of the few French bands that really made an impact on the international scene over the last few years. So more than deserved for this Deathwish Inc. band to play the fest this year. They say they play a mixture of hardcore and blues and who are we to disagree?
http://www.facebook.com/birdsinrow
BLACK TONGUE (UK)
Growing up in dark Northern England, it's no wonder that the guys in BLACK TONGUE started playing a furious blend of metal infused core, or doomcore as they label it themselves. In a short period of time these guys managed to get their name out to a lot of people. Ieperfest decided to give them a chance to show you all why that is.
http://www.facebook.com/blacktongueuk
BLACK TUSK (US)
With a sound firmly rooted in both metal as well as punk, BLACK TUSK have made many friends over the past few years. Both their albums as well as their impressive live shows are a guarantee to leave people speechless. All hail BLACK TUSK!
http://www.facebook.com/BlackTusk
BRIQUEVILLE (BE)
Another promising Belgian band playing music much inspired by the ¥Church of Ra¥ cultus. Mystique, intense and dark all mixed up to be the soundtrack of sheer oblivion.
http://www.facebook.com/briqueville
BRUJERIA (Int)
When BRUJERIA first hit the scene back in the 90¥s the rumors surrounding them were absurd. They were marketed as being drugdealers from Mexico playing extreme death/grind. The first part was made up, the latter was spot on! Get ready to be grinded to death by this powerhouse. Will Jeff CARCASS and Shane NAPALM DEATH really be in the line-up? Come and see for yourselves!
http://www.facebook.com/Brujeria
BUN DEM OUT (UK)
Soldados ready? Hailing from London, these LBU hardcore warriors will drop a brand new CD in 2015. What can we expect from these veterans? Hard, hateful music with a vibe that makes you want to punch the person standing next to you. Mosh it up Ieperfest!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bun-Dem-Out-LBU/23654531848
BY THE GRACE OF GOD (US)
One of the most outspoken and radical bands in the straight-edge hardcore scene back in the 90s. They became even more political over the years and spoke out against the commercialization of hardcore a.o. After a demise of more than 10 years, they are back to spill their message at Ieperfest.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/By-the-Grace-of-God/184929774879609
CALIBAN (DE)
After having HEAVEN SHALL BURN play Ieperfest last year we thought it was time to get their longtime counterparts CALIBAN back to our stage. The band still plays metalcore although they have progressed a lot over the years. It is always good to have old friends back in Ieper. Can't believe their previous performance was back in 2006. Time flies!
http://www.facebook.com/CalibanOfficial
CARNIFEX (US)
One of the frontrunners of a genre we could describe as ¥modern death metal¥. Their crushing, intense songs have been known to wreak havoc among their fans during their live performances. A brutal force to be reckoned with, and that is greatly welcomed for their very first Ieperfest performance.
http://www.facebook.com/CarnifexMetal
CEREMONY (US)
Started out as a relatively common straight edge hardcore band, CEREMONY has developed a more rocking sound over the years. They did however manage to keep most of their fans on board and we're sure they will win new souls when playing at Ieperfest. They will be back for the 2nd time, 1st performance was 8 years ago already! Just 4 European summer shows. Now on Matador rcs.
http://www.facebook.com/ceremony
CHEAP DRUGS (BE)
What happens if you combine band members from Flemish top cities Antwerp and Ghent? The answer is: CHEAP DRUGS! Old school styled hardcore punk with a dose of wit and spunk. Bandmembers have paid their dues in many bands before and they surely did not hold back with their new musical endeavours.
http://www.facebook.com/CheapDrugs
CONTROLSTATE (BE)
Ieperfest will always support the local scene and this year is no different. CONTROLSTATE are a progressive metalcore band hailing from Ypres who are influenced by bands such as UNEARTH and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Hopefully they will win a lot of people over with their show.
http://www.facebook.com/ControlState
CRYPTOPSY (CA)
Canada might not have the biggest death metal scene of the world but most of them do have a unique sound. CRYPTOPSY is no exception. With masterdrummer Flo Mounier behind the kit the band has managed to ¥shock and awe¥ many. First time ever Ieperfest performance.
http://www.facebook.com/CryptopsyMetal
DANGERS (US)
DANGERS hail from Los Angeles and they play a hefty dose of furious hardcore. Their anger and frustration combined with a dose of pissed off music is sure to please many visitors. Featuring members of GHOSTLIMB and GRAF ORLOCK, you know you can't go wrong. Touring Europe with LOMA PRIETA this summer.
http://www.facebook.com/dangershc
DECONSECRATE (BE)
Another great band hailing from the mighty H8000 scene will join our party this year. Founded in 2012, they already impressed many with their ¥Total Depravity¥ demo. Earlier this year they unleashed the furious ¥Nothing Is Sacred¥ album upon the masses. Be prepared to feel a chill running up your spine during their set!
http://www.facebook.com/Deconsecrate666
DISxEASE (BR)
Aggressive and intense straight-edge band hailing from Sao Paolo, Brazil. Their demo was quite impressive and we have no doubt that their raging tunes will set the stage on Featuring members of I SHOT CYRUS, ®POINTING FINGER (PT) and STILLxSTRONG.
http://www.facebook.com/disxease
DOOM (UK)
When DOOM just started in the late 80s, they blew every one away with their raw aggression and energy. Having been one of the biggest names in the d-beat/crust/hc/punk scene for years, these guys have not lost a bit of their relevance. They remained true to their ideals and sound, and that is what makes them standout. First ever Ieperfest summer performance.
http://www.facebook.com/doomcrustpunk
EMBRACED BY HATRED (DE)
After having been on hiatus for some time these fine German gentlemen are back with a bang! There is a new record due and I am sure these guys still know how to bring their own brand of groovy hardcore. Bring your dancing shoes.
http://www.facebook.com/embracedbyhatred
ENRAGE (US)
ENRAGE toured Europe last year after they decided to reunite and it seems they got inspired by it. The legendary RPP label from Brussels did a few of their releases way back in the 90¥s and they also released a new ep themselves this year. Quality music by a band that has hardcore running through their veins.
http://www.facebook.com/WorldEnrage
ENTOMBED AD (SE)
Make no mistake, although their name has the AD addition, this is the same legendary band that shook the world back in the 90ís with their crushing debut LP ëLeft Hand Pathí. Since then the band has progressed so much, adding numerous influences to their sound without losing any aggression. Tˆdesmetall from the land of Ikea.
http://www.facebook.com/EntombedAD
EVIL INVADERS (BE)
"The Belgian metalscene could use a kick in the ass", so these youngsters must have thought when they founded the band. Their catchy brand of speed/thrash metal has amazed many already and they have been touring steadily all this year. ThÈ Belgian metal hope for years to come!
http://www.facebook.com/evilinvaders
EXTREME NOISE TERROR (UK)
Sometimes another legendary band joins our fest and it is simply too hard to find the right words to do them justice. EXTREME NOISE TERROR is such a band. Regarded by many as thÈ godfathers of the grindcore/crust scene they will show us they can still blow us away.
http://www.facebook.com/extremenoiseterroruk
FALL OF MESSIAH (FR)
Post-hardcore with hints of mathrock and screamo from just across the French border in Saint-Jans-Cappel. A sound a lot of the connaisseurs at Ieperfest have loved for many years. Their latest release seems to be a concept album, quite an interesting listen for sure!
http://www.facebook.com/fallofmessiah
FAMILY OF DOG (BE)
FAMILY OF DOG is another legendary name that returns to the (west) front. These guys were there in the heydays of the H8000 scene and now they return with a smashing new album and an equally smashing performance. The comeback of the year!
http://www.facebook.com/zatanspizza
FRIEND OR FOE (US)
Hailing from Richmond, Virginia this band surprised many with their short outbursts of furious hardcore. As if their lives depended on it these guys abuse their instruments and bring you hardcore as it was meant to be back in the days: short, fast and loud!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Friend-Or-Foe/361249237226384
FORÇA MACABRA (FI)
FORÇA MACABRA hail from Finland but their name is Portuguese, as a tribute to the many great bands hailing from Brazil in the 80¥s. Their music is a mix of thrash metal and hardcore, or thrashcore as many label them. Their debut LP was released by Genet about 20 years ago. The temperature is bound to rise during their set!
GBH (UK)
These fine lads from Birmingham have been around for ages and they always stayed true to their roots. They helped defining the punkrock sound of the 80s with a ton of classic albums. You think age matters? These veterans will show you how it is done. First ever Ieperfest performance.
http://www.facebook.com/GBH.official
GIVE (US)
When a hardcore (at least that is what they sound like) band defines their own music as ërockí you know you are dealing with a bunch of people with a mind of their own. And I guess that is exactly how we can describe both their attitude and music. GIVE knows no boundaries and they are not afraid to show that to the Ieperfest crowd!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/GIVE/193927652139
GOD DETHRONED NL
Formed in back in 1990 (!!) this Dutch blackened death/thrash metal band managed to release 10 albums to date. Having lost no aggression during these years the band dedicated the lyrical content of their latest 2 albums to World War One. The combination of their music and lyrics make this band an amazing soundtrack to be played in Flanders Fields.
http://www.facebook.com/goddethronedofficial
GOVERNMENT FLU (PL)
At the time of writing the flu is still spreading like a wildfire and it could be our governments have something to do with it. This Polish band seems to be a perfect cure though: intense and angry hardcore that will surely kill all the germs in your body and make you sweat them out in the pit!
http://www.facebook.com/governmentflu
GUNS UP (US)
Over the last few years, many people have asked us if there was a slight chance that hardcore powerhouse GUNS UP would ever play the fest. Guess what? They have decided to do a reunion tour and we decided to get them on board. Stoked? So are we!
http://www.facebook.com/GunsUpHC
GUST (SE)
This Swedish band makes crust-infused hardcore and they do so quite well. In fact they got picked by Southern Lord recordings, that is how well they do their thing. A young and talented band playing a style that has recently seen a rise in popularity again. Don¥t miss them.
http://www.facebook.com/gustswe
HIEROPHANT (IT)
The masters of "deathpunk". Mixing a slew of influences to their own darkened brand of music gives them a certain edge. Aggression, depression, frustration and a certain ëendzeití element are all fused together into a hellish sound that will pull a few dark clouds together above Ieperfest.
http://www.facebook.com/HIEROPHANTKVLT
INSANITY ALERT (AT)
If MUNICIPAL WASTE and TOXIC HOLOCAUST would have a musical bastard baby together there is a good chance that it would sound like INSANITY ALERT. These Austrians know how to get a party going and are not afraid to show it.
http://www.facebook.com/insanityalert
JUDGE (US)
So glad this legendary New York hardcore band is 'bringing it down' to Ieperfest this year. What are they bringing down? 'The Storm'? Well, of course! What other band than the mighty JUDGE can blow any potential stormcloud a million miles away with their very first Ieperfest appearance?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Judge/195626400586989
KDC (PR)
Did we ever have a band from Puerto Rico playing at Ieperfest? No? Well there is a first time for everything! Playing avantgarde hardcore, as they state themselves, this band is sure to surprise a lot of people. We never heard of them before and now we cannot stop listening to them.
http://www.facebook.com/KdcPrhc
LESS THAN JAKE (US)
For over 20 years this Gainesville Rock City quintet has been touring and releasing records. Their musical mix of ska, punk and a tad of metal has made them loved by many. We at Ieperfest thought it was time to show our respect towards this powerhouse still going strong and added them to our line up for this year.
http://www.facebook.com/lessthanjake
LIONHEART (US)
Originating from California, a state that has brought forth numerous legendary bands, this band manages to create their own aggressive brand of HARDcore. LIONHEART know how to hit the hammer and crushed many stages on the "Taste Of Anarchy" tour in spring this year. Wicked shit!
http://www.facebook.com/lionheartca
LOMA PRIETA (US)
LOMA PRIETA hail from the Bay Area scene in San Francisco but unlike many bands there they do not play thrash metal but hardcore! Since their inception in 2005 they have managed to create a sound of their own. Happy to have them at Ieperfest for a second performance!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/LOMA-PRIETA/69571119156
MAKE THEM SUFFER (AU)
After the amazing PARKWAY DRIVE we have another highly talented Australian band in the early stages of their career at Ieperfest. MTS will show that their metal infused sound is the soundtrack for the future. Many have grown to love them already and we have no doubt many more will follow.
http://www.facebook.com/makethemsufferau
MAXIMUM PENALTY (US)
Founded back in the mid 80's in New York City, MAXIMUM PENALTY are one of the older NYHC bands out there. Labelling them 'just NYHC' would not do them justice. The band mixes highly emotional parts and vocals with classic NYHC and manages to find a sound of their own which they perfected on several albums. Almost 30 years after their inception, they will hit the Ieperfest stage for the second time, showing they are still relevant to today's hardcore scene.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MAXIMUM-PENALTY/148585099044
MONOLORD (SE)
Sweden is a country that houses at least one great band in every street. MONOLORD are just another proof that there must be something in the water that inspires musicians to greatness. Their doomy, sludgy sound has a lot of character and is bound to appease many of you.
http://www.facebook.com/monolordsweden
MÖRSER (DE)
MÖRSER have been around for many years now, and blew away people at any previous edition of this fest. Their previous performance dates back to 2008 already. Since they are still alive and kicking, and are even releasing a brand new album, it was only obvious to ask them back. Get ready to be blown away Bremen-style anno 2015, folks!
http://www.facebook.com/Morser.Bremen
NASTY (BE/DE)
It can¥t be a ¥shokka¥ that we asked NASTY to be a part of this year's Ieperfest. The band has been going strong for a decade now and has grown to be one of the, if not thÈ, biggest hardcore/beatdown bands in Europe. Still outspoken, still dedicated and still hard as nails. Mosh it up big time!
http://www.facebook.com/getnasty
NATHAN GRAY (US)
Some people might recognize NATHAN GRAY as being the singer of the amazing BOYSETSFIRE. He recently released his solo debut EP and his appearance at this year's fest will be a great introduction to a different musical side of a scene icon.
http://www.facebook.com/nathangraysongs
NAYSAYER (US)
Surely one of the bands that entered the worldwide scene with a bang a few years ago. Now they are back with a new album and it will not disappoint any of you. Going to see them live is an experience on its own.
http://www.facebook.com/NaysayerRVA
NICK OLIVERI DEATH ACOUSTIC (US)
Nick Oliveri, formerly known of Ö (insert quite a few impressive bandnames here) is back to join our party in order to present his acoustic solo record to us. It is something different but it surely can¥t be bad since this man lives, breathes and probably shits quality music.
OATHBREAKER (BE)
This Ghent based band has toured the world extensively and released a few albums that caused quite a stir. Playing an exclusive Belgian show at Ieperfest this summer, they are bound to win over more than a few souls.
http://www.facebook.com/theoathbreakerreigns
OBEY THE BRAVE (CA)
Another Canadian band joining in on the fun and not the least if we may say so. Obey The Brave have been touring non stop for quite some time now and have proven to be a worthy candidate to be on the Ieperfest stage. Their mix of metal and hardcore will appeal to many of you. Featuring former members of DESPISED ICON, in case any one cares.
http://www.facebook.com/obeythebrave
PENTAGRAM (US)
Of the many bands around having the name PENTAGRAM, there is only one who can actually claim to be ëthÈí PENTAGRAM. These American doomsters have been around for at least four decades (!) and are an acquired musical taste for many. We are so stoked to have them at Ieperfest for the 1st time. Be forewarned and donít miss out on this!
http://www.facebook.com/pentagramusa
PSYCROPTIC (AU)
Hailing from Tasmania in Australia these guys play a technical brand of aggressive death metal. Their albums have been praised for their high quality and their liveshows are an experience on their own. Be there when they play or you will miss something special.
http://www.facebook.com/psycroptic
QUESTIONS (BR)
Brasil has always had a productive and thriving hardcore/punk scene. QUESTIONS emerged in Sao Paolo back in 2000, winning soul after soul with their highly energetic and enthusiastic hardcore gigs. Joining the Ieperfest party for the second time.
http://www.facebook.com/questionsbr
RAMMING SPEED (US)
They have been called ¥one of the hardest working bands in metal¥ and that is not a surprise at all. Mixing old school metal with hardcore, d-beat and rock ¥n roll these guys have been able to knock out a few records and touring their asses off. Get ready for circle-pits, stagedives and massive pile ons.
http://www.facebook.com/rammingspeed
RATTUS (FI)
It is not often that a band can say they have been around for 35 years (including intervals) but Finnish RATTUS can. Even more remarkable is that this excellent hardcore/punk band has never played in Belgium before. We felt that we had to change that. Be prepared for total Finpunk madness, folks!
http://www.facebook.com/RattusOfficial
RISK IT (DE) – This Dresden band has been one of the rising stars of the German hardcore scene since a few years. Touring non-stop and kicking out good releases they have proven themselves to be a worthy addition to this year's Ieperfest line up. They are a perfect example of how hard work pays off for a band. Kids take notice! – http://www.facebook.com/RISKITHC
ROSETTA (US)
"11 years, 900 shows in 22 countries, 9 records. No lineup changes. No van." Now that is a cool way to describe your band. These gentlemen also play quite a decent mix of metal, hardcore and noise and they do it quite well. Happy to have them at Ieperfest for the very first time.
http://www.facebook.com/rosettaband
xREPENTANCEx (UK)
Upon seeing the band's name for the first time we had no doubt that these guys were straight-edge. The musical variety they prefer is the vegan edge metal sound which we all love ever since ARKANGEL and DAY OF SUFFERING unleashed their tunes upon this world. And guess what? xREPENTANCEx do succeeded in matching their legendary musical influences.
http://www.facebook.com/XRepentanceX
SATANIC SURFERS (SE)
One of thÈ iconic and legendary skate-punk bands that Sweden has brought forth since back in the 90s. They have been on a little break but they seem to be back to kick ass again. Be the hero of our time and skate to hell with these legends or just keep out of their pit.
http://www.facebook.com/satanic.surfers.official
SCHEISSE MINNELLI (DE)
The bastard offspring of Liza sure know how to play a decent dose of hardcore punk. Being a half German, half American band these guys bring back a sound that reminds of the bands from California that were around in the 80s. 100% no shit guarantee.
http://www.facebook.com/scheisseminnelli
SICK OF IT ALL (US)
These New York veterans embody what a hardcore band should do to stay relevant for 30 years. Non stop touring, releasing great albums and most of all just showing sheer class all the time. All in all enough to make SICK OF IT ALL the perfect headliner for Ieperfest.
http://www.facebook.com/sickofitallny
SKIN CRAWLER (BE)
Young H8000 heroes that came to be after GOLDEN BULLET called it a day. Their mixture of metal and hardcore is what you might expect from a H8000 band: intense, dark and hard. Go and check them before they become huge so you can say you saw them in their early days. Yeah!
http://www.facebook.com/skincrawlerh8000
SLAPSHOT (US)
Whoever says the words ¥Boston¥ and ¥hardcore¥ in one sentence, should immediately have the name SLAPSHOT come to mind. Founded back in 1985, this band has been an established name in the hardcore scene for ages. Both their albums as well as their shows are top of the bill. Olde Tyme Hardcore for life!! Never had 'em at Ieperfest before, so stoked to finally have them here!
http://www.facebook.com/SlapshotBoston
STEEL NATION (US)
Hailing from Pennsylvania, STEEL NATION claim to play a musical mixture of Cleveland and New York hardcore. We can add that they do it so very well and sound a tad more original than you might expect. Their new album ¥The Harder They Fall¥ is one of the best releases of 2015.
http://www.facebook.com/steelnationpa
STICK TO YOUR GUNS (US)
The Orange County masters of heavy hardcore full of melodic twists have been around for 12 years now. They still have the fresh energy of a band that started only a few months ago. Bringing us a bunch of quality releases and never a dull show, it is a pleasure for us to welcome them back to Ieperfest.
http://www.facebook.com/STYGoc
TRIAL (US)
How many legendary bands can you add to a bill? Never enough probably since we succeeded in adding the amazing TRIAL to this year's line up. If you do not know this band I suggest you give them a listen right now! Fronted by one of the most inspiring singers of the scene, the ever talkative Greg Bennick.
http://www.facebook.com/xTRIALx
TOUCHE AMORE (US)
When they played our fest a few years ago the band was a rising star in the international hardcore scene. Nowadays they have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with. We remember seeing the Marquee stage turning into one big party and we surely hope to see that happen again.
http://www.facebook.com/ToucheAmore
WALLS OF JERICHO (US)
Incredible, but true: Michigan's WALLS OF JERICHO never played Ieperfest before. We are really happy to finally add these metalcore heroes to this year's bill. No doubt the band will show us all that hardcore is not just boys fun!
http://www.facebook.com/WallsofJericho
WAR ON WOMEN (US)
WAR ON WOMEN might seem an odd name considering three of the five band members are female but the band has a message for us that will surely open some eyes (hopefully). Their hardcore punk music is combined with meaningful and insightful lyrics, an element that is crucial to this scene.
http://www.facebook.com/WarOnWomen
WHATEVER IT TAKES (BE)
WHATEVER IT TAKES will celebrate their tenth year of existence at Ieperfest. Coinciding with this they will release their new album at the fest to add to the partyvibe. Everyone is invited to party along and dance to their brutal beats and harsh riffs. Hurray!!
http://www.facebook.com/whateverittakes2005
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NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces with great joy and gratitude to His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the elevation of the Holy Archdiocese of America to the rank of Gerontiki Eparchy (meaning an eparchy headed by a Geron/Elder hierarch) of the Ecumenical Throne in the person of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, who from now on will be called His Eminence Geron Archbishop Demetrios of America.
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in his letter to the Archbishop notes that the unanimous decision of the Synod was taken in recognition of the invaluable services to the Mother Church, the entire Orthodoxy and the Theological Literature.
The Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate met today, Thursday, November 26, 2015, under the presidency of His All-Holiness for its regularly scheduled meeting and examination of the agenda.
During the meeting, the Holy and Sacred Synod, following the proposal of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, elevated the Holy Archdiocese of America to the rank of Gerontiki (high-ranking) Eparchy of the Throne, in the person of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, who is to be called from now on His Eminence Geron Archbishop of America.
Συνῆλθεν, ὑπό τήν προεδρίαν τῆς Α. Θ. Παναγιότητος, ἡ Ἁγία καί Ἱερά Σύνοδος εἰς τήν τακτικήν συνεδρίαν αὐτῆς σήμερον, Πέμπτην, 26ην Νοεμβρίου 2015, πρός ἐξέτασιν τῶν ἐν τῇ ἡμερησίᾳ διατάξει ἀναγεγραμμένων θεμάτων.
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