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Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim is a combination of antibiotics that work in conjunction with each other. Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim is often used to treat urinary tract, skin, respiratory, or digestive tract infections. It may be used for ear infections, kennel cough, coccidiosis, and pneumonia.
For the treatment of a broad assortment of bacteria.
Common side effects in dogs include a decreased appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. Possible serious side effects include keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye), acute liver inflammation characterized by yellowing of the skin/eyes, fever, hemolytic anemia, urticaria (hives), polyarthritis, facial swelling, increased drinking and urination, and cholestasis (gall bladder attack).
The following drug interactions have either been reported or are theoretical in humans or animals receiving sulfa/trimethoprim and may be of significance in veterinary patients: Amantadine, antacids, cyclosporine, digoxin, diuretics, hypoglycemic agents, methotrexate, phenytoin, potassium supplements, pyrimethamine, tricyclic antidepressants, warfarin.
Cough, shortness of breath and pulmonary infiltrates are hypersensitivity reactions of the respiratory tract that have been reported in association with sulfonamide treatment.
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Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim
Common Brand Name(s)
Primsol, Bactrim, Sulfatrim
Dogs, Cats & Horses
Administration Form
Ear Infections, Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), Respiratory Infections
Active Ingredients: Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg, Trimethoprim 160 mg. Inactive Ingredients: Magnesium stearate, povidone, pregelatinized starch and sodium starch glycolate.
Recommended Dosage
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets and other antibacterial drugs, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.
Store at 68°F to 77°F.
What is SMZ TMP?
Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim is a sulfonamide antibiotic combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole. Used to treat respiratory, urinary tract, skin, or gastrointestinal infections, amongst other conditions.
How is this medication given?
Give SMZ TMP exactly as directed by your veterinarian. Your pets dosage is generally based on his/her body weight.
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About the UK Solicitors Regulation Authority
The Legal Services Board has the overall responsibility for overseeing all lawyers in England and Wales. In addition, there are separately approved regulators directly responsible for regulating different types of solicitors. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is the approved regulatory body responsible for regulating Solicitors in England and Wales including the following types of legal professionals:
Solicitors of England and Wales
Law Firms of England and Wales
Non-Lawyers who are managers and employees of the firms the SRA regulates
Other types of lawyers such as RFLs (Registered Foreign Lawyers) and RELs (Registered European Lawyers)
The other regulatory bodies are respectively responsible for different types of legal professionals, for example, Barristers, Legal Executives, Licensed Conveyancers, Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys, Cost Lawyers, and Notaries. The Solicitors Regulatory Authority regulates all types of legal work a firm does, including probate services and conveyancing.
What does the Solicitors Regulation Authority Do?
The SRA sets Principles and a Code of Conduct that the solicitors regulated by them must adhere to in order to provide legal services in England and Wales. Making use of a risk-based, outcome-focused approach to regulation they ensure that individuals and law firms operate independently and with integrity in the best interests of clients and the broader public interest. Their main task is to regulate the professional conduct of solicitors as well as other authorized individuals and those working in the public and private sectors they regulate.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority was formed by the Legal Services Act of 2007 to act as an independent regulator of solicitors. The SRA is a statutory body and, while it is a formal arm of the Law Society, it operates independently of the Law Society since the government adopted the recommendation by Sir David Clementi that professional bodies should not hold both representative and regulatory roles but should be separate. The Law Society still remains the representative body for solicitors.
What is the SRA's Function?
The SRA carries out its functions by creating and upholding the Solicitor's Handbook that includes the Code of Conduct. The handbook contains ethical principles to guide solicitors in their profession including:
Authorizing those that choose to work in the legal profession
Annual renewal of the Practicing Certificates that represent the license to practice
Authorising the firms within which reserved legal activities are carried out
Supervising to ensure that individuals adhere to professional standards of conduct
Taking enforcement action against those that breach the Code of Conduct in order to create an effective deterrent and to discourage further wrongdoing in the future.
They also ensure that the solicitors they regulate are insured and qualified to provide legal services by:
Setting qualification standards for England and Wales
Mentoring students training to become solicitors
Monitoring performance of the training organizations that provide qualifications
Administering the Roll of Solicitors
Assessing the characters and suitability to the profession of those they regulate
Ensuring that solicitors from overseas like RFLs and RELs meet the standards of training, English language requirements, and suitability to the profession before allowing them to practice in England or Wales.
The SRA has a range of legal sanctions available to them that enable them to undertake a variety of actions depending on the severity of the breach and the risk posed to the legal profession and the public. More severe cases can be prosecuted at a Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. The SRA can also monitor the quality of training of those entering the legal profession and increase the standard for those practicing within it. Examples of enforcement action include:
Issuing a warning regarding future conduct
Control how a firm or an individual practices
Imposing a disciplinary sanction such as a fine
Refer a firm or an individual's conduct to a Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
Refuse to renew or revoke recognition of a firm
Close a firm by "intervention" with immediate effect
The SRA may publish their regulatory decisions.
The SRA deals mainly with misconduct, dishonesty, and cases of fraud but does not take complaints about poor service provided by solicitors. Complaints are handled by the Legal Ombudsman, an organization that handles problems from clients.
Regulating in the Public Interest
The SRA regulates firms in the public interest by setting minimum professional standards so that clients as consumers can get the services they expect. When these standards are not adhered to, sanctions are taken in order to act as a deterrent for future wrongdoing.
The SRA regulates more than 180,000 solicitors in England and Wales and their main purpose is to protect the public by ensuring that high standards are adhered to and to act when risks are identified.
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ECOT Case Will Decide Fate of All Ohio Charter Schools
In 2001 a group of public school employee unions brought litigation against the State of Ohio, various charter schools including ECOT, and their management companies.
Their contention?
That the state's charter school legislation which permitted privately operated schools to receive public money was unconstitutional.
The 2005 oral arguments are strikingly similar to the issues now being debated. Those archived oral arguments can be viewed here.
Fortunately, the Ohio Supreme Court, by a narrow 4-3 majority, upheld the constitutionality of this system.
Unfortunately, those that want to shut down every charter school in Ohio haven't given up. They are now trying to overturn this seminal 2006 decision through a series of backdoor legal actions tied to the current ECOT litigation.
Let me explain:
In 2016 during the midst of the presidential primaries, a group of school choice opponents within the Ohio Department of Education, along with the Governor's office, discovered a way to go after online charter schools. As a result of their actions, the largest online school, ECOT, was closed. 3rd Rail Politics has extensively covered this issue.
Additionally, six other smaller online schools have closed while three are struggling on repayment plans.
Those efforts were just the beginning.
Now, unless the Ohio Supreme Court overturns the lower courts and find those efforts unlawful, the path will be clear for bureaucrats and ambitious politicians to eliminate all of Ohio's charter schools.

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DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, 9TH FLOOR, CLINICAL BLOCK, UKM MEDICAL CENTRE, 56000, CHERAS, KUALA LUMPUR.
Aim or Purpose: To evaluate the use of autologous bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) to treat cornea stromal defect in a rabbit model.
Methods: A non-randomized interventional controlled animal study involving twenty one adult New Zealand white rabbits. Corneal deep lamellar dissections were created in three groups of rabbits and treated accordingly. Group I; Autologous bone marrow derived MSCs with autologous fibrin and human amniotic membrane. Group II; Autologous fibrin with human amniotic membrane without MSCs. Group III; No treatment. Clinical outcome was evaluated by corneal re-epithelization, corneal opacity, corneal thickness and histology.
Results: BM-MSCs were successfully isolated from bone marrow of seven rabbits based on the adherence property of the cells to the plastic of the cell culture plate. At day 60 corneal thicknesses was significantly thicker in Group I. The localization of PKH26 labeled BM-MSCs showed an increase in cell density at the transplanted site, proving its role in cornea stromal regeneration. Although the cornea clarity was not achieved in this study, we believe that cornea stromal remodeling requires many months to years to regain its original optical quality.
Conclusion: Locally transplanted BM-MSCs may be a useful source for cornea stromal regeneration. The use of autologous BM-MSCs offers a promising option for treating corneal disorder without the risk of immune-rejection and calcification.


NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global market for blockchain at $708 million in 2017 is anticipated to reach $60.7 billion in 2024. IBM and Microsoft are driving blockchain as their clients are making the transition to cloud services. Accenture has measurable market share as well.
A new study Blockchain: Market Shares, Strategy, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2018 to 2024. The 2018 study has 210 pages, 73 tables and figures. Worldwide markets are poised to achieve continuing growth as blockchain proves its value by managing digital transactions in real time across enterprise boundaries, encouraging collaborative business efforts. Lowering transaction management costs is a key benefit.
A $706 million market worldwide in 2017 after 10 years of being available, the blockchain market has evolved rather slowly. Its biggest use has thus far been to hide the money of criminals and terrorists. After this inauspicious beginning, it is on the cusp of phenomenal growth, ready to reach $60 billion worldwide as it creates new digital economic infrastructure.


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Rock/Pop Review-Lunocode-C'è vita intelligente sulla terra?
Label: 7hard/7us
Lunocode is a pop rock band hailing from the cultured shores of Italy. The members are comprised of Perseo Mazzoni (Drums & percussions, backing vocals), Paride Mazzoni (Acoustic Guitars), Giordano Boncompagni (Acoustic Guitars & darbuka), Francesco Rossi (Bass Guitar) and Daphne Romano (Vocals). Other musicians the album include Francesco Briotti (Piano, Mellotron & synth), Dora Chiodini (Flute) and Narrator: Francesco Anello (actor).
Emerging in 2011, the band has evolved with their unique blend of theatrical narrative, theological rhetoric, melancholy prose and acoustic artistry. Their unique blend of introspection on the human condition goes beyond the typical and delves into the harder questions. Is there intelligent life on earth after all? Beautiful spoken word is interspersed with "Chi vive veramente," quickly morphs into "Idea #5" with acoustic guitar strumming, percussion and Daphne Romano's angelic voice. Man's unstoppable quest for knowledge and greed for more-never ceasing despite indicators that our very nature could indeed be our biggest downfall.
Latin based languages are simply beautiful. The fact that I don't speak Italian was a hindrance but the lyrical beauty of the narrative interspersed between the songs was a siren's call to reach out and grasp his words with my ears and strive to hear them despite the barrier of mere language. "Un atomo nell'universo" spins around in a sound that reminded me heavily of Jethro Tull. Flutes and percussive elements swoon along with Daphne's voice and take you along for the journey. Down and down into the soil of our world. Our humanity. Our foibles and failings-but also our glory.
"Come una scintilla dalla pietra focaia" is nearly a prayer. The whispered reverence with male and female voices reaching up toward the heavens combined with the acoustic guitar was magnificent. The harder questions prevail but the knowledge that humanity is key to the universe never falters, only the call to be more aware of our actions in the tidal pool of life.
Lunocode is a band of artists. Not just musicians, they take philosophical discussion and make it a production of spoken word, resonance, melodic voice and eloquent instrumentation. Language barriers hold no sway as hands reach up to grasp universal truths. With great power comes great responsibility and sometimes humanity loses sight of that fact. But in our foibles and frailty, there is beauty and truth. I highly recommend this unique album.
Key Tracks: Chi vive veramente, Un atomo nell'universo, Come una scintilla dalla pietra focaia
1. Idea, Pt. 1
01. Il pallido puntino blu (Live)
02. Prima immagine (Live)
03. Cieli immensi ed immenso amore (Live)
04. Seconda immagine (Live)
05. Chi vive veramente (Live)
06. Domanda (Live)
07. (Non) siamo i migliori del cosmo [Live]
08. Affermazione (Live)
09. Mutar forma (Live)
10....e veleggiar lontano (Live)
11. Una introduzione (Live)
12. Capitolo primo (Live)
13. Un bagliore circolare e blu (Live)
14. Capitolo secondo (Live)
15. L'espressione di una idea (Live)
16. Capitolo terzo (Live)
17. Qualcosa di piccolo e brillantissimo (Live)
18. Capitolo quarto (Live)
19. Un atomo nell'universo (Live)
20. Capitolo quinto (Live)
21. Come una scintilla dalla pietra focaia (Live)
22. E' (Davvero) necessario [Live]
DanaWright, Sr. Staff Writer
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Labels: C'è vita intelligente sulla terra?, Indie Music, Indie Music Reviews, Lunocode, Music Review, Pop, Rock, Rock Pop Reviews, Write A Music Review
Drum Legends Carmine & Vinny Appice Release New 'Drum Wars Live' Video - "Stand Up And Shout!"
Los Angeles, CA - Drummers and music fans worldwide are buzzing with excitement about the new live CD track and music video by drum legends, brothers, Carmine & Vinny Appice, titled "Stand Up And Shout!" Drumming demi-gods Carmine & Vinny Appice have both had extraordinary careers behind the drum kit, beginning with Carmine's tenure in such legendary classic rock bands as Vanilla Fudge and Cactus as well as supporting stints with Rod Stewart and Ozzy Osbourne. Meanwhile, younger brother Vinny made his name as a metal drummer for monster acts such as Dio, Black Sabbath and Heaven & Hell.
Check out the new video here: http://youtu.be/pVzzh4MDeok
Recently, these two drum virtuosos have been wowing audiences with their own rock show called "Drum Wars", featuring not only the hits of their associated bands but also a thrilling series of solos that pit them against each other like the Gene Krupa/Buddy Rich drum battles of yore. Fortunately for us mere mortals, this unique concert experience was recorded in June 2014 at the Iridium in New York and is now available on CD courtesy of Deadline Music and Rocker Records. Along with Carmine and Vinny, the 'Drum Wars Live' CD features Jim Crean, Ethan Brosh and James Caputo!
"After a bunch of friends and fans gave us a bunch of footage and photos from our 'Drum Wars' shows we decided to put together a video from our live CD. The 'Stand Up And Shout' video is a good representation of what 'Drum Wars' is – a kick-ass show!" - Carmine Appice
Here's what's being said about the new video:
"A full force drum battle complete with showmanship, sight gags, musicianship, power and sibling rivalry, captured on video." - Radio Chick. Talk show host NYC
"STAND UP AND SHOUT. Powerful and relentlessly appealing! A Metal Anthem with overtones of DIO and Cactus from two of the most powerful drummers in the world." - Allan Handelman, Show and Syndicated Show "Rock Talk". www.ifitrocks.com
"Stand for Vinnie... Shout for Carmine... Drum Wars thunders with double the power and double the punch! Drum Wars battles through the legendary drumming brothers' catalog and rocks you with shock and awe!" - A.J. Fritz Host of Fritzrocks WLVR FM
"This percussive pair will pulverize you with their paradiddles during Drum Wars on stage and on CD. Experience it while you can!" - On The Air & In The Wind, Fingers
"Drum Wars is a quick, fun listen that freshens riffs and energizes lyrics while keeping the songs relevant and fast paced. It's an easy beginning to end listen." - Orlando Mornings 943 The Shark, Brian Orlando, Morning Show Host 943 The Shark
For those unsure of their ability to withstand the aural assault that the Appice brothers bring, a free downloadable track from the album has been made available on the Rocker Records website. Visit here: http://rockerrecords.bandcamp.com/
"When me and Vinny play together we push each other to our limits. Either while drum battling or playing great songs from our history on this CD, while backed up with a great band behind us!" - Carmine Appice
"A CD of great music and drums that punch with power and energy." - Vinny Appice
More 'Drum Wars Live' tour dates are currently in the works for March and beyond. Also, coinciding with the 'Drum Wars Live' CD release was a series of European shows featuring both Carmine & Vinny performing alongside a jaw-dropping list of metal vocalists and musicians. Dubbed the Metal All-Stars, this year's crop includes Geoff Tate formerly of Queensrÿche, Dave Ellefson of Megadeth, James LaBrie of Dream Theater, and lots more!! For details, visit:
http://www.metalallstars.com/
This January, Vinny Appice will be embarking on the Extreme Guitar 2015 North American Tour featuring Uli Jon Roth, Vinnie Moore, Craig Goldy, Elliott Rubinson, Vinny Appice, Mark Boals!
Extreme Guitar 2015 North American Tour Dates
Jan 21 Ramona, CA
Jan 22 Anaheim, CA
Jan 23 Hollywood, CA
Jan 24 Las Vegas, NV
Jan 25 San Jose, CA
Jan 26 Portland, OR
Jan 27 Seattle, WA
Jan 29 Moorehead, MN
Jan 30 Spring Lake Park, MN
Jan 31 St Charles, IL
Feb 01 Chicago, IL
Feb 02 Detroit, MI
Feb 03 Toronto, ON
Feb 04 Cleveland, OH
Feb 05 Hartford, CT
Feb 06 Londonderry, NH
Feb 07 Pougkeepsie, NY
Feb 08 New York, NY
Feb 09 Springfield, VA
www.vinnyappice.com
www.drumwars.com
www.carmineappice.com
www.cactusrocks.net
www.therodexperience.com
To order the 'Drum Wars Live' CD on Amazon: http://geni.us/1HXY
Billy James
glassonyonpr@gmail.com
Carmine & Vinny Appice are available for interview - please contact Billy James at Glass Onyon PR
Labels: Carmine Appice, Drums, Live Music, Live Recordings, Music Video, Music Videos, Rock, Tour Dates, Tour News, Vinny Appice
Symphonic Progressive Review: Rocket Scientists-Refuel
Release Date: 9thDec 2014
Label: Think Tank Media
Having previously reviewed Rocket Scientists, a symphonic prog band from USA, with the release of their 2 track EP, Supernatural Highways, it is with a great deal of anticipation, that I have the new full length release, Refuel, on my desk for review.
Rocket Scientists is a 3 piece outfit which is expanded by guest musicians when required, with the core trio being, Marc McCrite (vocals, guitar), Erik Norlander (keyboards, vocals) and Don Schiff (Chapman Stick, bass guitar, cello, viola, mandolin). Guesting on the Refuel album are, Greg Bissonette (drums), Emily McCrite (vocals), John Papenbrook (trumpet), Rich Hoffman (piccolo trumpet), Eric Jorgensen (trombone) with Lana Lane and Kelly Keeling providing vocals on tracks 12 and 9 respectively.
Refuel is a 16 track album with a total playing time of around 79 minutes. The final four tracks are classed as bonus tracks, being as they are tracks that are already contained in the main body of the album, but appear without the crossfading. The longest track on offer on Refuelis track 10, "Rome's About to Fall" at 8:15 minutes with track 8, "Reconstruct," the shortest at 1:29 minutes.
The opening, and title, track, "Refuel" (2:13) is a short band workout that seems to just put layer after layer of sound to start and then allows an amazing passage of keyboards (Erik), followed by guitar acrobatics (Mark), all suitably "nailed down" by the bass (Don). This is a short track that simply demands you to listen to the rest of the album.
"She's Getting Hysterical" (6:05) grabs your ears from the word go and proceeds to take you on a simply amazing aural journey. There are hooks galore, superb echo vocals, deep powerful vocals, an amazing motif that appears several times, mainly keyboard based, but toward the end, the motif appears played on a trumpet. The keyboards are simply sensational over this track.
"Martial" (3:41), "Regenerate" (4:33), "Reconstruct" (1:29), "Cheshire Cat Smile" (5:25), "Galileo" (5:05) and "The Lost Years" (5:59) would all fit into the "ear grabbing" category, all being up-tempo with sweeping synths and excellent guitar riffing. Each track is filled with those hooks that, even after only one play, have managed to get inside your head, almost without your knowledge.
The other tracks, "It's Over" (6:25), "The Fading Light" (7:29), "The World Waits For You" (4:20) and "Rome's About to Fall" (8:15), while not the same up-tempo status, nevertheless has hooks which are a little more subtle, which befits the gentler pace of these tracks.
The final four tracks, mentioned earlier as extras, with no crossfading, have very slightly different running times, but only by a few seconds.
This album was featured on my radio show, "She's Getting Hysterical" and "Rome's About To Fall" from the album and the long "Traveller On The Supernatural Highways" from the recent EP release and there were several comments about the amazing music being broadcast.
Refuel is a return to the sound that the Rocket Scientists are known for. On offer on this album, are the solos, from all the main musicians, the pop elements and the prerequisite key-changes that followers of Rocket Scientists will be on the lookout for. They will not be in any way disappointed with what they hear on Refuel, the huge swathes of majestic keyboards from Erik Norlander, excellent guitar work by Mark McCrite and that perfectly pitched and matched bass provided by Don Schiff are all here.
Refuel is an album that demands to be played over and over to really appreciate the majestic release that it is. Both "One to Buy" and "The Experience will last Forever" stickers adorn the cover and I can almost guarantee with 100% certainty, that upon hearing Refuel, it will be purchased and have a special little place on your CD shelves.
Key Tracks: She's Getting Hysterical, It's Over, Rome's About To Fall
She's Getting Hysterical
The Fading Light
The World Waits For You
Cheshire Cat Smile (feat Kelly Keeley)
Rome's About To Fall
The Lost Years (feat Lana Lane)
It's Over (no crossfade)
Regenerate (no crossfade)
Reconstruct (no crossfade)
Cheshire Cat Smile (no crossfade)
Jim "The Ancient One" Lawson-Sr. Reviewer Prog Rock Music Talk
Refuel by Rocket Scientists
Labels: Indie Music, Indie Music Reviews, Music Reviews, Prog Rock Music Talk, Progressive Rock Reviews, Refuel, Rocket Scientists, Symphonic Progressive Reviews, Write A Music Review
Melodic Rock/Heavy Metal Review: Allen-Lande-The Great Divide
Label: Frontiers Records
There isn't anything like a super group and you can never have enough super groups, especially in the rock and metal genres. Formed in 2005, Allen-Lande gets its name from its two prominent vocalists, Russell Allen of Symphony X and Jørn Lande formerly of Masterplan. The project was spearheaded by Magnus Karlsson who served as the producer, songwriter, and main instrumentalist, handling the guitars, bass, and keyboards for the group's first three albums. Following Karlsson's departure, former Stratovarius guitarist Timo Tolkki took over his role, with Jami Huovinen providing the drums and percussion. The Great Divide is their first album in four years, and I think that it will be a divisive one.
"Come Dream with Me" is indicative of the pros and cons of this album. On the one hand, the vocals are fantastic and really shine, and, on the other hand, the music is largely forgettable and lackluster. Though there are a few very good songs on the here and "Down from the Mountain" is one of them. It is more heavy metal than hard rock and it has more life than the other songs, which helps it to stand out from the pack. Also, the vocals and music are both on point. "In the Hands of Time" is another solid song that suffers the same problems as the opener.
"Solid Ground" is hopeful song with a thrilling chorus, and a vocal performance that shines yet again. "Lady of Winter" is the real gem of the album. The song has great ambience and atmosphere and stellar vocals. There is a nice musical build-up at the beginning, and the guitar and keyboards keep everything together the rest of the way. There is a special energy in this song that takes it to the next level. "Hymn to the Fallen" drums make their presence felt during the opening, and I wish they kept the relentless sound for the whole song, because I think that things putter out as the song goes along and fail to match the intensity of the beginning.
With its heavy sound and just phenomenal vocal performance, "The Great Divide" is stellar title track and makes for a strong spot in the album's latter part. The blandness of "Reaching for the Stars" is saved slightly by its sweet guitar solo. Bringing the album to a close, "Bittersweet" is solid ballad with powerful vocals and some sweet guitar work.
The Great Divide is a good album with some problems. There is no denying the fantastic vocals that dominate the album; however, the music does leave a lot to be desired. Sure, there are a few very fine songs on the album, but just not enough to make for a completely satisfying album. It is not a bad way to spend fifty minutes, and I bet many fans of Allen-Lande will enjoy it, but it is not the type of album that I would be rushing to recommend.
Key Tracks: Down from the Mountain, Lady of Winter, The Great Divide
Brian McKinnon-Write A Music Review Sr. Staff
Labels: Allen-Lande, Melodic Rock Heavy Metal Reviews, Music Reviews, The Great Divide, Write A Music Review
Cleopatra Records To Release Two Rare Live Albums By UK Prog Legends Renaissance!
Los Angeles, CA - Cleopatra Records will be releasing two rare live albums by UK progressive rock legends Renaissance. The first release on February 3rd is 'DeLane Lea Studios 1973'; a captivating live-in-the-studio recording from Renaissance performing to a small gathering of friends at the historic DeLane Lea Studios in London (used by everyone from The Beatles to Queen, Jimi Hendrix & Pink Floyd). Beguiling vocalist and ingenue Annie Haslam leads her group through nearly the entire fourth album 'Ashes Are Burning' with special guest appearances by Wishbone Ash's Andy Powell and folk singer Al Stewart!
1. Can You Understand
2. Let It Grow
3. Sounds Of The Sea
4. Carpet Of The Sun
5. At The Harbour
6. Ashes Are Burning (with Andy Powell and Al Stewart)
To purchase Renaissance 'DeLane Lea Studios 1973' CD: http://geni.us/1fQp
iTunes: http://geni.us/1oAT
Renaissance's 'Academy of Music 1974' will be released on March 31st and is an astonishing live performance of the ensemble at the height of their career. The concert showcases the band's latest release at the time 'Ashes Are Burning'. Unlike other prog-rock groups, Renaissance forwent much of the technology in favor of acoustic instruments and orchestral arrangements. Electric guitars and synthesizers were seldom used, giving the band's music more of a symphonic sound.
2. Black Flame
4. Cold Is Being
5. Things I Don't Understand
6. Running Hard
1. Ashes Are Burning
2. Mother Russia
Labels: Live Music, Live Recordings, Prog Rock, Progressive Rock, Renaissance
French Music Legends Magma To Play Select North American Dates Spring 2015!
Paris, France - One of music's most innovative and eclectic ensembles Magma will be performing select North American dates beginning in April 2015! Swirling riffs in odd time signatures, theatrical choir arrangements, heavy and distorted pulsing bass guitar, bombastic and minimalistic (sometimes both at the same time), dark and brooding, adventurous and angelic, jazzy or classical, but always with the highly innovative and original drums of founder and main composer Christian Vander. On the forthcoming US dates the legendary ensemble will be performing selections of new and classic Magma music!
"MAGMA is happy to return to the United States to play for Americans. We know you are passionate, respectful and curious about music. We find you to be generous and open. It will be a joy for us to see you this year." - Christian Vander
Magma was founded in Paris in 1969 by Christian Vander, who derived his inspiration from a "vision of humanity's spiritual and ecological future" that profoundly disturbed him. Vander was a self-taught musician, who received some tips from drum legend Elvin Jones. In the course of Magma's first album, the band tells the story of a group of people fleeing a doomed Earth to settle on the planet Kobaïa. Later, conflict arises when the Kobaïans, who are descendants of the original colonists, encounter other Earth refugees. A distinguished aspect of Magma's music is that Vander actually invented a constructed language, Kobaïan, in which most lyrics are sung. Later albums told different stories set in more ancient times; however the Kobaïan language remained an integral part of the music. Reportedly, Christian Vander is also highly influenced by the work of jazz legend John Coltrane. "For my work, it is still Coltrane who actually gives me the real material to work on, to be able to move on.," says Vander.
Magma:
Stella Vander
Isabelle Feuillebois
Hervé Aknin
Benoit Alziary
James Mac Gaw
Jérémie Ternoy
Philippe Bussonnet
Magma US tour dates:
April 2 – Venue - Vancouver, BC
http://bplive.electrostub.com/event.cfm?id=141752&cart
April 3 – Crocodile - Seattle, WA
April 4 – Aladdin Theater - Portland, OR
https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/772633?utm_source=os
April 6 – Echoplex - Los Angeles, CA
http://www.attheecho.com/event/772815
https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/772815?utm_medium=bks
April 8 – Slim's - San Francisco, CA
http://tickets.slims-sf.com/events/476797
April 10 – Reggies - Chicago, IL
https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/772697
April 11 – Brighton Music Hall - Boston, MA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01004E3A2260DA49
April 13 – Le Poisson Rouge - New York, NY
http://lepoissonrouge.com/lpr_events/magma-april-13th-2015/
Magma official website
http://www.magmamusic.org
Magma official Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/MAGMA/123777837633298?fref=ts
www.youtube.com/user/MagmaOfficialTV
Seventh Records:
http://v2.seventhrecords.com/en/
magma.officiel@gmail.com
North American Booking:
http://www.nanotear.com
Labels: Christian Vander, Magma, Prog Rock, Progressive Rock, Tour Dates, Tour News
Progressive Rock/Metal Review: The D/A Method-Janissaries EP
Label: Indie
While listening to The D/A Method and their EP Janissaries (that was dropped last Christmas Eve) I thought of bands like Opeth and Metallica and a few others along the way. It is like these bands had offspring and then there was The D/A Method.
Well let me tell you it works, and very well I might add. In three tracks they make their mark and I am certain if you like progressive rock and or metal you will love this music.
This band of brother's hails from Karachi Pakistan but they sound like they could be from New York or Boston, but that doesn't matter because music is so universal. The only thing that separates them from where I sit is an ocean and a touch of their own culture within their music.
If the world was like a gathering at a concert there would be world peace and harmony. No lines drawn in the sand and all prejudgments disappear in this world. I have been thinking about this a lot lately and when I heard that the band was from Pakistan it all came home to me in a heartbeat. Then they just blew me away and once again all those realizations about the beauty of music hit me square between my eyes.
The lead off and title track "Janissaries" is a killer 9 plus minutes of straight ahead progressive metal. It rocks, it stops, it starts, and then it takes you on a trip to the stratosphere of musical delight. When you hear the word EP you immediately think that it's going to be short stay in the pleasure zone. The fact that this is prog makes it a worthwhile and a lengthy enough spin to leave you satisfied but wanting for more, which is a good thing too.
"Brave" (an excellent Katatonia cover) is over 6 minutes of hard rockin' prog metal and "Alvida Live at Satellite Recording Studios" and just shy of 5 minutes and it offers some nice passages of music influenced from their country and it again rocks and rolls its way into your heart. These days its 60 minutes plus for a regular release but this was so good that it did not disappoint at all in regards to the timeframe. I do want to hear more from this band without a doubt. The lead off track is hard to top but the succeeding tracks are solid and present the true colors of this promising band.
Give The D/A Method a good listen, I promise you won't regret it.
Key Track: Janissaries
1.Janissaries
2.Brave (Katatonia Cover)
3.Alvida Live at Satellite Recording Studios
Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck-Prog Rock Music Talk Founder
Janissaries EP by The D/A Method
Labels: Indie Music Reviews, Janissaries EP, Music Reviews, Prog Rock Music Talk, Prog Rock Reviews, Progressive Rock/Metal Reviews, The D/A Method, Write A Music Review
Progressive/Holiday Review: Trans-Siberian Orchestra-The Christmas Attic LP
Label: Audio Fidelity
Trans-Siberian Orchestra or what I like to refer to simply as TSO, have been one of my favorite progressive rock bands over the years for their original and engaging stories and amazing live shows. I have had the privilege of seeing them live twice and realized that was the only way to really appreciate this great band. They have accumulated a nice catalog of releases over the years as well.
Their second album The Christmas Attic originally released in 1998 was made available for the first time on this stunning 2 LP 180 gram vinyl set late last year by Audio Fidelity. Last year was also the first time they brought their recording to their lavish stage sets across the globe. I am sure it was a magnificent thing to witness.
For TSO it's all about the visuals that go with music, or the visuals that dance to the music if you will. After growing up in the age of vinyl and seeing the digital world take over its meaning has become more important to many people including an entirely new generation ready to embrace the format. It's is a nice thing to see happening. This is a gorgeous set with 2 sturdy 180 gram vinyl LPs remastered beautifully with a stunning and colorful 12 page booklet with all the lyrics and artwork housed in gatefold sleeves. Rock, progressive, and classical all intersect with a powerful punch throughout this release.
I think this band has reached its goal of providing a rock opera with progressive music many times over. By the time The Christmas Attic (the second of a trilogy) was released they had a successful formula that has grown and developed over the years into something far beyond what they could have imagined or hoped for.
Wherever you may reside on this planet you cannot help but feel the joy and wonderment of the Holiday season when you listen to music like this. If you are a fan of concept albums and interesting rock music you will simply love TSO and what they have to offer.
Packages like this are a treasure to behold in this day and age of multimedia and digitized delivery systems. You can hold it in your hand, admire it, and listen to the clean and warm purity of music set to a vinyl disc. I suppose it does help to be a fan of their music but you cannot deny the essence and meaning when it is presented this way. Audio Fidelity knows how to get it all right and they appreciate the best ways in which to release a classic album. Each and every track is important and they all fit together like a musical storybook should.
The Christmas Attic will hold you spellbound with its ebbing and flowing tides of energy, across the board you get all the atmospheres that could possibly be associated with such a story. Don't miss out on this special numbered and limited edition release!
Key Tracks: ALL
SIDE ONE:
1. The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve
2. Boughs Of Holly
3. The World That She Sees
4. The World That He Sees
5. Midnight Christmas Eve
SIDE TWO:
1. The March Of The Kings/Hark The Herald Angel
2. The Three Kings And I (What Really Happened)
3. Christmas Canon
4. Joy/Angels We Have Heard On High
1. Find Our Way Home
2. Appalachian Snowfall
3. The Music Box
4. The Snow Came Down
1. Christmas In The Air
2. Dream Child (A Christmas Dream)
3. An Angel's Share
Labels: Classical, Music Reviews, Prog Rock Music Talk, Progressive Holiday Reviews, Progressive Rock, Rock, The Christmas Attic 180 Gram Vinyl LP, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Vinyl Reviews, Write A Music Review
10th Anniversary CD Reissue & First Time Vinyl Release Of The Landmark Pink Floyd Tribute Album Back Against The Wall!
Los Angeles, CA - In 2005, Purple Pyramid Records released one of the most ambitious and extraordinary undertakings in music history, a monumental gathering of progressive rock superstars including members of King Crimson, ELP, The Doors, Jethro Tull, Yes, Toto, Styx and others who came together to recreate Pink Floyd's epic art rock opera, The Wall! Produced by the multi-talented Billy Sherwood and dubbed Back Against The Wall, the project garnered tremendous praise and earned its place among discerning fans of both Pink Floyd and the prog rock genre as a whole. Now, 10 years after, on January 20th Purple Pyramid proudly presents a 10th anniversary re-issue of the CD set featuring all new artwork and 5 bonus remixes. Plus, for the first time ever, this amazing recording will be available on vinyl in a deluxe gatefold jacket 2LP set! Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of rock music history - get Back Against The Wall!
To order the 2CD set: http://geni.us/EfM
To order the 2LP vinyl set: http://geni.us/Fsk
To download on iTunes: http://geni.us/1tWf
1. In The Flesh? feat. Adrian Belew, Alan White & Steve Porcaro
2. The Thin Ice feat. Ian Anderson & Tony Levin
3. Another Brick In The Wall Part 1 feat. Steve Morse & Billy Sherwood
4. The Happiest Days Of Our Lives feat. Billy Sherwood & Vinnie Coliauta
5. Another Brick In The Wall Part 2 feat. Fee Waybill, Ronnie Montrose & Mike Porcaro
6. Mother feat. John Wetton, Adrian Belew & Alan White
7. Goodbye Blue Sky feat. Steve Howe & Billy Sherwood
8. Empty Spaces feat. Billy Sherwood & Robby Krieger
9. Young Lust feat. Glenn Hughes
10. One Of My Turns feat. Tommy Shaw
11. Don't Leave Me Now feat. Tommy Shaw & Robby Krieger
12. Another Brick In The Wall Part 3 feat. Steve Lukather & Tony Levin
13. Goodbye Cruel World feat. Billy Sherwood & Tony Levin
1. Hey You feat. John Wetton, Steve Lukather, Tommy Shaw & Alan White
2. Is There Anybody Out There? feat. Adrian Belew & Billy Sherwood
3. Nobody Home feat. Rick Wakeman
4. Vera feat. Tommy Shaw & Steve Howe
5. Bring The Boys Back Home feat. Billy Sherwood & Jay Schellen
6. Comfortably Numb feat. Chris Squire & Alan White
7. The Show Must Go On feat. Adrian Belew & Vinnie Coliauta
8. In The Flesh feat. Billy Sherwood, Steve Porcaro & Vinnie Coliauta
9. Run Like Hell feat. Jason Chefe, Dweezil Zappa & Tony Kaye
10. Waiting For The Worms feat. Billy Sherwood, Tony Levin & Vinnie Caliauta
11. Stop feat. Billy Sherwood
12. The Trial feat. Malcolm McDowell
13. Outside The Wall feat. Billy Sherwood
14. Another Brick In The Wall Part 2 (Electro Remix)
15. Another Brick In The Wall Part 2 (House Remix)
16. Another Brick In The Wall Part 2 (Radio Remix)
17. Another Brick In The Wall Part 2 (Dub Remix)
18. Comfortably Numb (Blackburner Remix)
CLEOPATRA RECORDS, Inc.
11041 Santa Monica Blvd #703
www.CleopatraRecords.com
Labels: Pink Floyd, Prog Rock, Progressive Rock, Reissues, Tribute, Various Artists, Vinyl LPs, Vinyl Records
Featured Track: The D/A Method-Janissaries
The D/A Method hails from Karachi Pakistan and however far you may be away from where they reside, there is no distance between them, listeners, and their own brand of progressive rock. Music is universal like that, its makes us one world, a union of souls with a love for music.
With their recently released taster EP Janissaries, which is the focus of this feature, they serve up over 9 minutes of rockin' progressive diversity. I think if they were looking to show what they bring to the table this was a good choice.
The track features marvelous instrumentation, an ever changing pace and fantastic vocals. It's the whole package. This clearly defines progressive rock in every way.
MuzikMan Rating: 5/5
More About The D/A Method:
https://www.facebook.com/TheDAMethod
The D/A Method are:
Umair Dar
Talha Alvie
Usama Siddiq
Istvan Csabai
The D/A Method is a progressive rock band from Pakistan. With its members having spent significant portions of their lives in both Pakistan and the West, the band combines influences from classic rock, grunge, and metal with a touch of traditional Pakistani flavor to create their unique, progressive sound.
Labels: Featured Track, Janissaries, Karachi, pakistani progressive rock, Prog Rock Music Talk, Progressive Rock, Rate The Tracks, Rock, rock alternative, Streaming Music, The D/A Method, Track Evaluations
Stoned - A Psych Tribute To The Rolling Stones - 14 Shining Stars Of The Neo-Psych Scene Reinterpret Classics From The Rolling Stones!
Includes performances by Clinic, The Vacant Lots, Celestial Bums, Allah-Las, Pure X, The Tulips, Tashaki Miyaki, and more!
Los Angeles, CA - EVERYBODY MUST GET STONED!…Dylan declared in '66 just a year or so after The Rolling Stones got their initial hit of major commercial success with arguably the most addictive song of all-time "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." It was their first international #1 single, and a high they would chase (and catch!) for the next 4 decades as they would go on to create one of the most mind-blowingly potent canons in modern music. But if you think you've plumbed the depths of the Jagger/Richards pharmacy, just wait until you hear what the newest psych rock junkies do to these well-known tonics. From The Vacant Lots' stimulating take on "She Smiled Sweetly" to Clinic's hallucinogenic version of "I Know It's Only Rock & Roll (But I Like It)," these young bands take Stones classics to places they've never been before. The full album entitled Stoned - A Psych Tribute To The Rolling Stones featuring 14 tracks will be available everywhere starting January 20 from Cleopatra Records.
The Allah-Las, like many of the bands featured here, dug deep into the Stones vast catalog for their cover of the 1963 gem "Stoned." Meanwhile, Barcelona quartet Celestial Bums declared, "We are very honored that we got the chance to do that since for us The Rolling Stones is probably the best rock band in history. We chose 'Child Of The Moon' for being quite an unknown song that at same time has an amazing essence of their psych period." L.A.-based trio Tashaki Miyaki shares, "Covering a song by such a legendary band was a bit daunting. We delved a little deeper into the Stones catalog to find something less heard that would compliment our band's sound. 'Take It or Leave It' seemed like the right vibe." Of course, more well-known songs such as "Sympathy For The Devil," "Gimme Shelter," and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" also got the psych remake treatment with astounding results. Available on both CD and vinyl, Stoned - A Psych Tribute To The Rolling Stones has the cure for the musical boredom that ails you!
1. Lorelle Meets The Obsolete - What A Shame
2. The KVB - Sympathy For The Devil
3. Shiny Darkly - Under My Thumb
4. Yeti Lane - Sway
5. Clinic - It's Only Rock & Roll (But I Like It)
6. Sons Of Hippies - Gimme Shelter
7. The Vacant Lots - She Smiled Sweetly
8. Celestial Bums - Child Of The Moon
9. Tashaki Miyaki - Take It Or Leave It
10. Allah-Las - Stoned
11. Pink Velvet - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction [CD ONLY]
12. Pure X - Beast Of Burden [CD ONLY]
13. Cheval Sombre - As Tears Go By
14. The Tulips - Wild Horses
Labels: Psych Rock, Psychedelia, Psychedelic, Psychedelic Rock, The Rolling Stones, Tribute
Metal Review: Jørn Lande and Trond Holter-Dracula Swing of Death
Jørn Lande is one of hard rock's most prolific artists. With over thirty albums with varying projects, his voice and range are among the most versatile in the industry. His newest album, Dracula Swing of Death is a journey into the dark and light that haunts men's souls and the legend behind the conflicted individual we knew as Dracula. Both in stories and in history Dracula was a figure both feared and loved for his fierce determination and vicious cruelty. Join Jørn Lande on vocals, Trond Holter on guitar, Thomas Bekkevold on bass and Christian Svendsen on drums as Jorn brings you Dracula Swing of Death.
If I were going to imagine a rock opera based on the myth and legend of Dracula, I could think of no better voice to go with the hard rock version than Jorn and his band. The gripping vocals and intense musical imagery brings the listener deep into the sometimes misunderstood world of Dracula. If you follow the legend, Dracula was a warrior for Christ until the one person he loved the most was taken from him in an act of betrayal so foul he sold his soul to the devil. His goal? Make every son and daughter of God pay for his misery. Add that to music and you have Dracula Swing of Death.
The album opens up with the historic "Hands of Your God" where the scene is set. Brazen guitar work and raw vocals give voice to the despair and frustration Dracula experiences as his love is taken from him and a new chapter of his undead life is born. Bitter, blood dripping, no holds barred revenge is on the menu and no man, woman or child is exempt from his sights. The sound set is brought to life with the airy crashing of waves and thunder. The clang of bells and an old fashioned guitar sequence lull the listener into the story and all the rage held within. Scrabbling for his existence, Dracula consumes humanity. It is a judgment day filled with Hellfire.
The second piece on the album is one of the more widely known songs. "Walking on Water" sees Dracula embracing his new role as the purveyor of death and immortality. Darkness has taken him. There is no soul left and nothing save for the rage consuming him from within. Wearing the devil's mark, he promises damnation for all. The grinding vocals give a shiver down the spine as the true face of evil begins to emerge, purely shameless in his glory and grandeur.
As the album progresses, a story is told, ending finally with "Under the Gun." Doomed by his temptation Dracula despairs of his endless path as he is joined by a female vocalist. Love and blood join as a shadowy romance eternal in darkness push the couple on their jagged path through guitar riffs and a beat that will haunt your dreams.
This album was like watching a movie. All the great elements of the perfect show are all right here. Impassioned characters fighting against their fates, love, darkness and some kick ass music to fall into. If this album were a drink, it would be a salted caramel mocha. Salty and sweet at the same time, with a hidden punch that livens the blood. Jørn Lande and Trond Holter have outdone themselves with this production and any horror lover is going to want to have this in their collection. Dracula fan that I am, I fell in love with the cinematic nature of the vocals and the strong instrumentation behind it. There is a swing in this album to be sure, just watch the turns on the dance floor…you might slip in a pool of blood.
Key Tracks: Walking on Water, Hands of Your God, Under the Gun
01. Hands of Your God
02. Walking on Water
03. Swing of Death
04. Masquerade Ball
05. Save Me
06. River of Tears
07. Queen of the Dead
08. Into the Dark
09. True Love Through Blood (Instrumental)
10. Under the Gun
Labels: Dracula Swing of Death, Hard Rock, Horror, Jørn Lande, Melodic Metal, Metal, Metal Reviews, Music Reviews, Rock, Trond Holter, Write A Music Review
Rock Fusion Review: Dave Matthews Band-Recently – Two 10" 180 Gram Vinyl EPs
Label: Legacy
For the vinyl lovers of Earth, Record Store Day is an amazing time filled with limited edition vinyl releases from some of our favorite bands. And not only do we get one day in April, but we get a second day on Black Friday. The Dave Matthews Band has been a part of Record Store Day for a few years now, releasing their Live Trax series in chronological order. However, on Black Friday 2014, DMB rolled out a very special 10" 180 gram vinyl edition of their first EP Recently, along with a second disc containing the hard to find "Pumpkin Recently" Promo EP. It comes in a gatefold jacket with the two different covers, and you will find a download code on the inside so you can get MP3 version of the music as well. A nice little surprise, considering this may be one of the only ways fans will get the Promo EP in any form.
Although many of the songs found on the EP can be heard on their debut album Remember Two Things, there is still plenty to be enjoyed from here from fans and collectors alike. For instance, there are two different edits of the title track. There is a radio edit of "Tripping Billies" that chops nearly 4 minutes off the Remember Two Things version, but still retains what I would consider essential listening material, including Carter Beauford's phenomenal drum skills. Intimate acoustic versions of "Warehouse" and "Dancing Nancies" show these tracks in some of their earliest incarnations before making the big time on DMB's major label release Under the Table and Dreaming. Finally, explosive versions of "All Along the Watchtower" and "Halloween" showcase the raw talent of the band even in their earliest days.
Aside from being a cool collector's item (and the easiest way to snatch up the rare Promo EP), DMB's vinyl release of Recently is an incredible value. Two 180 gram 10" records, a nice gatefold jacket, an MP3 download code, and over 40 minutes of breathtaking music make this an item fans shouldn't miss. The price may seem a bit steep, but it is well worth it.
Key Tracks: Halloween, Tripping Billies, Warehouse
Original EP
01.Recently (Edit 2)
02.Dancing Nancies
03.Warehouse
04.All Along the Watchtower
05.Halloween
Tracks 2 and 3 are live acoustic versions performed by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds.
Promo EP
01.Recently (Radio Edit)
02.Ants Marching (Radio Edit)
03.Tripping Billies (Remember Two Things Radio Edit)
04.The Song That Jane Likes (Radio Edit)
Austin Hannaleck-Write A Music Review Contributor
Review Provided By Write A Music
Labels: 10" 180 Gram Vinyl EP, Dave Matthews Band, Folk, Fusion, Music Reviews, Recently, Record Store Day, Rock, Rock Fusion Reviews, Vinyl Reviews, Write A Music Review
Space Rock Review: 3rd Ear Experience-Incredible Good Fortune
Release Date: 29thAugust 2014
3rdEar Experience is a new band to me, but as always there is that feeling of nervous anticipation just before the music escapes from the speakers. The band has been described as a "genuine" space rock band, who record musical improvisations in a little studio in the highlands of Joshua Tree/Mojave Desert. The band has already released 2 albums, Peacock Black (2013) and BOI(2013), prior to this release, Incredible Good Fortune.
The band is currently a 6 piece group with some guests also involved in the recording of the current release. Amritakripa (synth, voice), Robbi Robb (guitars, voice), Jorge Bassman (bass), Erik Mouness (drums, percussion), Alan Swanson (keyboards) and Eric Ryan (guitars) form the basic band with John Whoolilurie (saxophone), Billy Shire (mouth organ), Roger Arnold (flute), Bobby Moses Nichols (guitar) and Don Lombardo (percussion) also helping out. In effect, 3rd Ear Experience is more of a project or collective as the line-up depends on which musicians are, or are not, available at the time.
Incredible Good Fortune is a 5 track album with a running time of around 76 minutes, making it a fairly long album. The shortest track on offer, track 4, "White Bee" is still over 8 minutes in length (8:12) with all the other tracks in excess of 10 minutes, and the opening track, "Tools," being the longest at 19:33 minutes.
"Tools" (19:33) has a very gentle guitar passage as an intro with some subtle synth tweaks in the background. The powerhouse of the band, the drum and bass pairing, starts to fill in the spaces until the track is motoring along. The guitar then comes to the fore again with a mesmerizing repetitive riff and the overall feel to the music thus far is very spacey, almost like a cleaned-up version of those space veterans, Hawkwind. There appears a superb lead guitar passage which soars above everything and carries the track onwards. Soon time is made available for the organ and it delicately weaves in and out of proceedings. The track gives the feeling that there are some pre-arranged bits but there is plenty of leeway for some out and out improvisation. This is one of those tracks that seems to give more to the listener with repeated plays and the entrance of the sax was entirely unexpected. A slight nod to a more heavy rock styling creeps in and maintains the listener's interest. It is difficult to easily express what this track is all about, but floaty, spacey and sometimes heavy, seems just about right.
"One" (18:09) has a spacey start with bass and synths setting the aural scenario with a haunting riff playing and a slow build-up to a full band workout. The upfront driving bass and drums with the tweaking/twiddling synths again lean toward the sound of Hawkwind. The very dreamy, echoed vocals suit this track perfectly. There is a terrific contrast between the driving and the quieter passages within this track. This track seems to follow the first with the feeling of pre-arranged and improvised areas. Both guitar and synth get a chance to shine before the long atmospheric fade-out.
"Parsley" (17:33), has a stunning guitar and eastern style rhythmical drumming setting the scene for the third long track. Guitar driven early on in the track, there is then a passage if very intriguing Indian style chanting before allowing the guitar back in. Synths behind the chanting work very well as the track launches into a frenzy. The track swings between Eastern and Western sounds before there is another long fade-out.
The shortest track, "White Bee" (8:12) starts with percussion and swathes of synths with an almost ethereal like vocalization. This is a much gentler floating track and is very relaxing. Lulled into a false sense of security, the band seem to waken up and crank up the volume to take the song out, as it slowly returns to the more gentle starting point.
The final track, "Shaman's Dream" (11:31), has a synth start which leads to a full band involvement and at times, the music seems almost at odds with itself but the superb playing of all involved ensures that this does not happen. Some extremely powerful Native American chanting appears but is soon replaced by a driving guitar. The chanting passage returns for a second time and then the sound seems to be stripped back and the vocals give a hint of Bowie, before the full band strives to take the band out.
Incredible Good Fortune was an unexpectedly pleasant listening experience. The sound ebbed and flowed throughout, constantly drawing the listener in and maintaining the interest. It is not always a good thing to describe a band as sounding like another, but 3rd Ear Band, on this display are the nearest thing I have heard to Hawkwind for a very long time, and the musicians should take that as a huge complement.
Have a listen to this album and you will find yourself going out to hunt down and buy a copy. This is an excellent album by a very interesting band.
Key Tracks: Shaman's Dream, Parsley, Tools
White Bee
Shaman's Dream
Jim "The Ancient One" Lawson-Sr. Reviewer ProgRock Music Talk
Labels: 3rd Ear Experience, Incredible Good Fortune, Indie Music, Indie Music Reviews, Music Reviews, Space Rock Reviews, Write A Music Review
Classical/Heavy Metal Review: McCormick Percussion Group-Between Rock and A Hard Place
Label: Ravello Records
The McCormick Percussion Group is headed up by Robert McCormick, who is the Director of the group and Corey Harvin plays guitar while Ciro Scotto, John Cage and Dan Senn are the composers. It is an interesting collaboration and the music they create on Between Rock and A Hard Place (Plugged & Unplugged) is fascinating.
The idea of classical music meeting heavy metal is nothing new however I felt listening to this purely instrumental take on that expression to be quite attention getting. The focus is more on the percussive side of the equation however, the use of the guitar and other instruments make for some thought provoking soundscapes, it's like listening to a movie rather than watching it yet different things jump in and out of your mind while it's playing.
The only track under 5 minutes is "Composition for Three Voices" then at the opposite end of the spectrum is "Unplugged" clocking in at a beefy 16:24. They never bite off more they can chew regardless of the time invested into any one track.
This is very progressive music, not progressive like legendary groundbreaking bands like Yes or ELP but with the same idea and goals of intermingling two genres to come out the other side with a digestible end product for the ears. The lead off track is titled " I. Hard Light-Hybrid Night" It is a good warm up for what is to come. It serves as a strong introduction for a suite of compositions that have you listening over and over at first out of curiosity then that turns into awe and pure enjoyment. This will not be for everyone but what progressive music is? It depends on your taste, mood and personal preferences, just like purchasing any other product, the choice is yours. I choose to explore and expand my listening experiences and this was the perfect album to engage my senses and push me forward, to be more progressive with my ears.
"II. On Death Ground" is a bit more moody and intense, kind of like the soundtrack you would hear during a suspenseful segment of a movie. It jumps back and forth and flows like an effortless stream down a mountain. Nothing sounds forced or difficult although it may sound like cacophony at times it does all come together and make sense but it may take a few listens to get to that point of understanding. This is why I feel the first three tracks are the most important. This is the foundation to the fortress of sound being built before the story coalesces then comes to an end.
"III. Onryõ" takes you down a different road and combines some lighter parts with the hard edged guitar sounds in a much different way in that the pace is like a musical stutter step. The percussive back end holds it all together and keeps a steady rhythm so everything else seems to fall into place somehow. Trying to explain what you hear is not always the easiest thing to do but in the end it's all dependent on the listeners view and personal aural filter if you will.
If you like progressive, fusion, experimental and or metal this is something you need to hear then decide for yourself if it is something you want more of or if the journey should be over after one trip. I took more than one trip and expect to take some more. There is a lot to process here and that is the beauty of it.
Key Tracks: I. Hard Light-Hybrid Night, II. On Death Ground, III. Onryõ
1. Between Rock and a Hard Place: "I. Hard Light-Hybrid Night" (Ciro Scotto)
2. Between Rock and a Hard Place: "II. On Death Ground" (Scotto)
3. Between Rock and a Hard Place: "III. Onryõ (Scotto)
4. Between Rock and a Hard Place: "IV: Mjölnir (Crusher)" (Scotto)
5. Five (John Cage)
6. Rivus (Dan Senn)
7. Between Rock and a Hard Place-Unplugged (Ciro Scotto)
8.Compositions for 3 Voices (John Cage)
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Regional Lasallian Pilot Program Connects Collegians
Young Lasallians from all six Lasallian colleges and universities in the United States gathered for the Regional Lasallian Pilot Program (RLPP) held at Saint Mary's College of California in Moraga from May 27 – June 3, 2014. The weeklong conference included presentations, service projects, and opportunities for building association, which provided an experience that explored what it means to be a Lasallian Leader, build connections with other Lasallians from across the Region, and increase support for college and university aged Young Lasallians.
Representing Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN, La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA, Lewis University in Romeoville, IL, Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY, Saint Mary's College of California in Moraga, and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in Winona, 28 participants and numerous faculty were part of this groundbreaking conference.
"My overall reaction to the weeklong conference simply put – I feel blessed," said Suzanne Denson of Saint Mary's College of California, class of 2016, who was an event organizer. "We had the opportunity to come together as a community of Young Lasallian college students and share in our Lasallian heritage, grow in our Lasallian formation, and live out our Lasallian mission, together."
Jolleen Wagner and Chris Swain
Various Lasallian speakers delivered presentations on important topics related to the mission including identity and animation. Jolleen Wagner, Director of Lasallian Volunteers, chair of the Regional Young Lasallians Committee (RYLC), and a participant at the 3rd International Symposium of Young Lasallians (ISYL) addressed participants. She led a presentation entitled "Lasallian Leadership," discussing the role of participants as Young Lasallians, the network and what resources exists for them, and how participants will bring back what they've learned to their home institutions. Two panel discussions were also held, including one that focused on the Young Lasallian Movement, which involved input from Chris Swain, recently hired Regional Coordinator for Lasallian Vocation Ministry at Christian Brothers Conference, member of the RYLC, and a participant at the 3rd ISYL. A special Lasallian Spirit and College Pride Dinner was held where each school shared what makes their school uniquely Lasallian. The meal included six small courses, one from each school's part of the country.
"We all come from different places in the United States and uniquely live out our Lasallian mission in different ways," continued Denson. "This conference gave us the opportunity to have those conversations of how we are uniquely Lasallian."
Energy for the RLPP originated during the summer of 2013 at the International Lasallian Leadership and Global Understanding Conference at La Salle University, when it was recognized that there was a lack of national gatherings for college and university aged Young Lasallians. A group of American students at this conference decided that many of their peers did not have a good understanding of what it means to be Lasallian nor have ample knowledge about the life of St. John Baptist de La Salle. John Schatz of La Salle University, class of 2015, was part of that group and said that this conference has strengthened his belief in student leadership. "It was created, organized, and carried out by students," said Schatz. "I plan on bringing back a stronger ability to carry out my ideas at La Salle University."
Schatz's ideas include coordinating a retreat for La Salle students on De La Salle's life. He also hopes to start a newsletter featuring articles from the Lasallian colleges and universities in the United States to help foster community.
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(L-R) Saint Mary's College students: Suzanne Denson, class of 2016, Yadira Guerro Garcia, class of 2015, Elio Rojas, class of 2015, Chelsea Pratte, class of 2016, Theresa Campion, class of 2015, and Mitchell Woodrow, class of 2016
Mitchell Woodrow of Saint Mary's College of California, class of 2016, who also helped organize the RLPP, said his passion for the mission fueled his drive to develop this conference. "Many people involved in the development of this conference, including myself, see it as a progressive movement towards a better world, and I think it is crucial that college students across the U.S. are more involved in the Lasallian mission," said Woodrow. "Wherever I go, whether it's Chicago, New York City, or Rome – all of the places I plan to go to next year – I will find people there, many of them who I know from this conference, that are Lasallians, who I have created lifelong friendships with, that share many of the same values as me, and that love to make a difference in this world. That is what I love so much about the Lasallian mission and family."[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]


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The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a five member board including a chairperson and a deputy chairperson, and two alternate members. The ZBA members are public officers and must comply with all the requirements for public officers. Members of village zoning boards of appeals are required to complete four hours of training every year. The ZBA has no authority to amend the zoning law. The ZBA is only authorized to hear appeals from a decision made by an administrative official such as the building inspector, zoning enforcement officer, code enforcement officer or any other individual who is responsible for issuing permits or enforcing zoning.
To be placed on the agenda, please contact the secretary of the Planning Board at the Village Office:
Barb Zinter
bzinter@villageofbergen.com
All materials must be submitted to the board ten (10) days in advance of the next meeting.
Zoning Board of Appeals Members Term Expires
Planning Board Members
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Todd Cargill, Chairperson (5/31/24)
Frank Ciaccia, Deputy Chairperson (5/31/20)
Robert Capurso (5/31/21)
John Lanphear (5/31/23)
John Schuck (5/31/22)
Barbara Zinter, Secretary
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Joseph Chimino (5/31/24)
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ZONING LAW
The Zoning Law for the Village of Bergen defines not only our zoning district definitions and the regulations that are to be enforced within each, but also the ways in which the Village Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals are to operate:
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Greenhouse Effect "Columbus or Bust" digital version now available
The album Columbus or Bust was released in 2005 a few weeks after 1988 was released. I've always felt that because it came out so close to 1988 that it never got it's proper shine. This situation was made even worse by the fact that we licensed the record to another label to release and they did a horrible job in every aspect. But that's besides the point. The point is that as we begin to release newer Greenhouse material, it's important to us that people know that we have been around for a while, releasing records since 1999, and that we keep our older records available so that people can check out the older music and see our progression. Hell, I never thought when i was dubbing tapes back in 1999 that doing music would ever be a full-time job and even if it was ever to become that, I never imagined I would be fortunate to do it this long.
So for those that want to take a step back to 2005 and hear some vintage Greenhouse Effect music (back before we dropped the word "Effect") take a listen and enjoy. The high-quality digital-version is the only version available right now, but next week we will release the deluxe digital versions and cd versions which will include all the instrumentals from Columbus or Bust.
http://greenhousecrew.bandcamp.com/album/columbus-or-bust-2005-retail-version
VIDEO: Greenhouse 102
Bars..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HxkGOTgbB8
Please feel free to retweet or repost to your fb pages.
Greenhouse "Cold Out Here" music video (HD version)
April 20, 2010 / 7 Comments
The official music video for "Cold Out Here" Greenhouse (Blueprint & Illogic), from the Electric Purgatory Part One EP, directed by Bangland Media.
Download the EP here:
http://greenhousecrew.bandcamp.com/album/electric-purgatory-part-one-promo-version
http://www.divshare.com/download/9485766-cbe
Electric Purgatory Part 2 coming soon, featuring guest appearances from Aesop Rock and Toki Wright.
Also, please e-mail me at info(at)printmatic.net if you have a video show and need a clean version of the video and we will send you a download link.
Thanks for the support,
https://printmatic.net
Pics from March 6th Greenhouse show @ Skullys
Weds March 10th – Blueprint & Rare Groove in Dayton, OH
Yup. You heard it right. For all my people who live in the Dayton/Fairborn/Xenia/Yellow Springs area, me and the groove will be playing a show this Wednesday March 10th at One Eyed Jacks. Please help us spread the word since its only a few days away. Peep the flyer for the event. We will be giving away free autographed show posters (below) at the event:
Greenhouse (Blueprint, Illogic, & DJ Rare Groove) Spring Tour Dates – Part One
For those wondering if/when would Greenhouse (Blueprint & Illogic w/ Dj Rare Groove) would be touring this spring, here's the update. Yes, we will be touring, opening up for Killah Priest of the Wu-Tang Clan. Below are the first half of the tour dates. More dates will be announced shortly.
Saturday March 20th @ Ruta Maya
3601 S. Congress – Austin, TX 78701
12am-4am / All Ages
Sunday March 21 @ Highland Lake's Marina (End of SXSW Boat Party)
16120 Wharf Cove – Volente, TX 78641
2pm-8pm / Ages 21+
Monday March 22 @ Limelight
2718 North Saint Marys St. San Antonio, TX 78212
9pm-1am / Ages 21+
Cold Out Here Music Video Trailer
February 2, 2010 / 6 Comments
Rest of video coming soon. If you haven't checked out the Electric Purgatory Part One EP yet, download the promo version below:
Pics from "Cold Out Here" Video Shoot Day One
I haven't blogged much the past few days because we've been busy preparing for and shooting a music video for the Greenhouse song "Cold Out Here" from the Electric Purgatory EP. The video will be premiered at 11pm during our free show this Saturday January 30th in Columbus OH @ Carabar. My friend Greg is directing/filming it and here are some quick shots:
New Greenhouse T-Shirt & CD Deal
First, Weightless Recordings would like to thank everybody who has picked up the Electric Purgatory EP so far, especially those who also picked up the Greenhouse Hoody + CD combo deal. Since spring is arriving soon, we would like to announce the next deal which is a Black & Silver Greenhouse T-shirt (printed on American Apparel t-shirt), plus The Electric Purgatory CD/EP w/ instrumentals, and an 11×18 electric purgatory poster for only $15.00.
Thanks for your Support! And yes, I do mail out all orders myself!
Weightless Web Store
Short Documentary about The Who
In light of the Blueprint Who EP announcement, i figured i would post this (4 parts):
Dick Dale gives advice to aspiring musicians
Lots of jewels here for any aspiring musician out there:
For those that forgot who Dick Dale is. Peep him tell his Quentin Terrantino story:
Word is Blog
Jan 30th FREE Greenhouse (Blueprint & Illogic) show in Columbus, OH
I've mentioned this on Facebook and on Twitter a few times before but this is the official announcement and flyer for it. Saturday January 30th, 2010 @ Carabar (115 parsons) in Columbus, OH. The line-up is Greenhouse (Blueprint & Illogic), Apocalypse Inc, All Eyes Path, and DJ Johnny Cashola on the turntables. We will also have a bboy battle earlier in the night and debut the "Cold Out Here" music video on the screen there. If you live in Columbus or the surrounding area we hope to see you all out!
Any requests? Hit up the comments section and let us know!
Printmatic
Audio, News
Download "Still Shook" MP3 from "Columbus or Bust" Rerelease
Back in 2005 Greenhouse Effect released a record called Columbus or Bust right around the same time that 1988 came out. Because we wanted to try to get better distribution situation for the record we licensed it to a label called Raptivism records. Boy was that a bad idea. Basically, they didn't do anything they were supposed to do and looking back we would've been better off releasing this album ourselves.
Columbus or Bust has been out of print for a very long time (mostly because we didnt want to risk them pursuing us legally) but as far as I know Raptivism isn't even in business anymore, so we think its high time this record was released properly. So, in January we will be rereleasing a delux version of the Columbus or Bust. It will be available for the first time Tuesday January 26th on iTunes, and the delux 2CD version will ship from our site on the 26th. We will also release the promo version on the 26th.
The delux version will include revised artwork, all instrumentals, as well as a 11×17 poster, sticker, and maybe even some other promo that's not listed yet. For now check out the below song to get a taste of what the album sounds like:
Download and help spread the word.
Audio, Blog
FREE MP3: Grayskul feat. Blueprint "Blueskul"
In 2005, shortly after my album 1988 came out, i was on the Scribble Jam tour with my dude DJ Raregroove, Mr. Dibbs, and Glue. The tour ended in Portland, OR but instead of driving back with everybody else, me and raregroove decided to spend a few days in Portland kicking it and then fly back to Ohio later that week. Considering everybody else on the tour was gonna be trapped in a bus for 2 or 3 days in route to Ohio, getting drunk everyday and kicking it in portland seemed like a much better option. So we played darts, went out, dug for records, and while i was there i recorded a song with my fellow rhymesayers brethren Grayskul. The song is called "Blueskul" and its produced by Coley Cole.
It was intentionally slated for their second album Deadlivers, but the song didn't make the cut. Considering I hadnt heard the song since i wrote and recorded it (and had never heard a version with Greyskuls verses on it), i was was pretty happy they sent it to me last week. Either way the song is now 5 years old and since nobody has really heard it i figure i would give it to you all.
Here is a link to the song:
http://www.divshare.com/download/10028499-93a
Weightless Christmas Sale – 20% Off Everything
As many of you know, I run a independent label called Weightless Recordings based out of Columbus, OH. We've been putting out records since 1999 and our artists include myself, Illogic, Envelope, Zero Star, Greenhouse, and DJ Rare Groove. Many people first heard of me via Soul Position, and some first heard of me via my solo debut 1988. However, I have many albums that aren't available in stores nor through Rhymesayers and are exclusive to our label Weightless Recordings.
At any rate, we have a webstore and are going to have a holiday sale where everything is 20% off with the coupon "20OFF." Not that our prices were high anyways; we charge 4.99 and 7.99 for all our CDs, but we 20% off that is a pretty decent deal. The sale lasts from now until 12/31.
As you all know, it costs money to put out records, especially in this era where record sales aren't what they used to be. We are here pretty much because of a number of dedicated fans and supporters, not because any of us sell a ton of records. That being said, anything support you all can give in the way of buying CDs, Vinyl, and T-shirts goes a long way towards keeping Weightless, or any other independent label in business.
But enough of that. Take your ass over to http://weightlessmerchandise.com and check it out.


DALLAS – (Jan. 8, 2009) – Essilor of America, Inc., the nation's leading manufacturer of optical lenses, today announces the launch of DEFINITY® and DEFINITY SHORT™ lenses with DUAL ADD® 2.0. DEFINITY lenses are the first and only digitally surfaced, progressive-addition lenses with the patented DUAL ADD technology and design. While DEFINITY and DEFINITY SHORT lenses have consistently provided patients with the widest fields of vision and least amount of peripheral distortion, with the new Dual ADD 2.0 both important attributes are improved.
DUAL ADD 2.0 allows for multiple Rx calculations on the back side of the lens to enable a multi-design, customized lens. The enhanced design provides patients with wider fields of vision in all three zones as well as smoother transitions between all three zones, while maintaining the GROUND VIEW ADVANTAGE™ of the current DEFINITY lenses. The new Dual Add 2.0 technology allows improved symmetry in the distance zone of the lens, improved and precise alignment between the front and back surfaces of the lens in the intermediate zone and dynamic inset in the near.
"With the DUAL ADD 2.0 enhancement, the DEFINITY product line provides even more options for active presbyopes," said Carl Bracy, vice president of marketing for Essilor of America.
Beginning Feb. 3, 2009, DEFINITY and DEFINITY SHORT with DUAL ADD 2.0 lenses will replace the current DEFINITY and DEFINITY SHORT lenses in the following materials.
DEFINITY and DEFINITY SHORT lenses in Trivex® material as well as 1.50 Polarized Gray and Brown will continue to be available in the current DUAL ADD technology until their release in the new DUAL ADD 2.0 version in Q2.
Introduced nationwide in 2005, DEFINITY and DEFINITY SHORT lenses make computer use, driving or any other everyday activity more comfortable. With GROUND VIEW ADVANTAGE, these lenses also provide clearer vision when looking down, making it easier to go up and down stairs, play golf or tennis and navigate uneven surfaces.
For more information on DEFINITY and DEFINITY SHORT lenses with DUAL ADD 2.0, contact your DEFINITY representative or visit www.definity.com.
Essilor, Varilux, Crizal, DEFINITY, DUAL ADD and Airwear are registered trademarks and GROUND VIEW ADVANTAGE and DEFINITY SHORT are trademarks of Essilor International, Thin&Lite is a registered trademark of Essilor of America, Inc. Transitions are registered trademarks of Transitions Optical, Inc. Trivex is a registered trademark of PPG Industries.


Surrounded by children, Jacob, a 4-year-old Golden Retriever, wears a vest that reads: PLEASE PET ME.
He is one of 19 specially trained dogs currently in Parkland, Florida to support family and friends of those lost when Nikolas Cruz opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
The dogs are part of a group of 130 Golden Retrievers, K9 Comfort Dogs, run by Lutheran Church Charities, which trains dogs to act as therapy animals in disaster situations and then transports them at no cost to where they are needed.
A study last year by the University of Florida on pet-owning families found that dogs make children feel more supported socially and less stressed.
The comfort dogs typically undergo over 2,000 hours of socialization training over a year and a half beginning between 8 and 10 weeks of age. They are trained not to jump, bark, or display aggressive behaviour.
Like many of the dogs this is not Jacob's first trip – he visited Orlando after the Pulse night club attack and Las Vegas after the shooting there.
When they are not supporting people through response to disasters, the dogs work in libraries, schools, churches, with police officers and fire fighters, and at community events.
They do so much good. I love this story.
I love this story, too. It bolsters my husband's thesis that we NEED a dog. He wants to hit the local Humane Society for a dog because we've had such bad luck with breeders in the past. All of our rescue cats have been wonderful pets.
Dogs make life much more bearable. I am spending a lot of time hugging my boys this week.
Love the comfort dogs! I feel better just seeing pictures of them. I am sure in person (or in the fur) they are even more comforting.
When we visited the hospital this week someone mentioned how grateful they were for our visit. People are so upset over this last mass shooting and comfort/therapy dogs are helping make a difference.
I wonder if the sadness and anger ever affect the dogs. They are so in tune to people's emotions. I hate that there is need of dogs like this.
I am so thankful people have finally understood and have accepted the tremendous gift dogs are to us!


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¡CineMás! Film Series To Showcase Highly Buzzed Films from Cuba, Mexico, Colombia
ATLANTA, GA — The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is pleased to announce the fourth annual ¡CineMás! Film Series taking place this November at the Plaza Theatre. The ¡CineMás! program aims to spotlight cultural and cinematic diversity within the Latin American community. As in previous years, the series includes a film each from Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
Featuring films from Cuba, Mexico and Colombia, screenings will take place on November 19, November 25 and November 27. New this year, each screening will offer food from local restaurants to VIP ticket-holders. The series will open with Cuban documentary "Cuban Food Stories," directed by Asori Soto, at 7:30 PM on Monday, November 19 with food made available from Papi's Cuban Grill. Two-time Academy Award-winner Alfonso Cuarón's highly-buzzed film "Roma" will screen on Sunday, November 25 at 7:15 PM with food made available from El Ponce Mexican Restaurant. Closing out the program, Cristina Gallego and Ciro Guerra's generational epic "Birds of Passage" will screen at 7:30 PM on November 27 with food made available from Kiosco Colombian Restaurant in Marietta.
All three films have received critical acclaim. "Cuban Food Stories" premiered at Berlinale before playing the Miami and Seattle International Film Festivals in the United States. A portion of proceeds from the screening will benefit the Cuban Food Stories - Culinary Initiative. "Roma," which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, is considered a frontrunner for Best Picture and several other categories at the forthcoming Academy Awards. "Birds of Passage" premiered at Cannes Film Festival and is the filmmakers' follow-up to "Embrace of the Serpent," which was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award in 2016.
Monday, November 19, 7:30 PM - Plaza Theatre
CUBAN FOOD STORIES
Directed by Asori Soto
Cuba/USA, 2018, Spanish/English, 82 minutes
After ten years living as an expat in the United States, Asori Soto decides to return to his homeland of Cuba to search for the missing flavors of his childhood. CUBAN FOOD STORIES is a unique film about food, society, and culture on the island of Cuba. A personal road-trip adventure all around the island to discover the most authentic flavors and stories behind the Cuban cuisine. A film with unprecedented access to regions so remote that you can only get there by raft, horseback, or swimming. A journey that will leave your mouth watering as we take you from the middle of nowhere to the big cities to discover an exciting Cuba in a time of change.
A portion of proceeds will benefit the Cuban Food Stories - Culinary Initiative.
This screening is sponsored by Papi's Cuban Grill.
Sunday, November 25, 7:15 PM - Plaza Theatre
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón
Mexico, 2018, Spanish/Mixtec, 135 minutes
The most personal project to date from Academy Award-winning director and writer Alfonso Cuarón (GRAVITY, CHILDREN OF MEN, Y TU MAMÁ TAMBIÉN), ROMA follows Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio), a young domestic worker for a family in the middle-class neighborhood of Roma in Mexico City.
Delivering an artful love letter to the women who raised him, Cuarón draws on his own childhood to create a vivid and emotional portrait of domestic strife and social hierarchy amidst political turmoil of the 1970s.
This screening is sponsored by El Ponce.
Tuesday, November 27, 7:30 PM - Plaza Theatre
BIRDS OF PASSAGE (PÁJAROS DE VERANO)
Directed by Cristina Gallego, Ciro Guerra
Colombia, 2018, Spanish/Wayuunaiki/English, 120 minutes
It's the 1970s, and America's burgeoning obsession with marijuana has made Colombian farmers suddenly rich. In the Guajira region, a Wayúu family rises to prominence, but soon the trappings of wealth and power start a war that threatens to tear them and their ancient traditions apart. From the director of EMBRACE OF THE SERPENT comes this epic, visually exquisite story. Almost mythical in its storytelling, BIRDS OF PASSAGE combines traditional culture, an immersive atmosphere of surreal imagery and vivid sound design with glorious widescreen cinematography.
This screening is sponsored by Kiosco Restaurant.
General Admission tickets are available for $13 for each film. VIP tickets are available for $20 and include food from sponsoring restaurants. ATLFS Members get up to two free General Admission tickets or up to two discounted VIP tickets to each screening. For more information, visit atlantafilmsociety.org/cinemas.
Screening, Press Release, CommunityCameron McAllister November 5, 2018 CineMás Film Series, Roma, Birds of Passage, Cuban Food Stories
Y'allywood Film Festival is Back for its 5th Installation!
Screening, Fun, CommunityKevon Pryce November 29, 2018 Plaza TheatreY'allywood, Y'allywood 5, Plaza Theatre, ATLFS
Getting to Know Staff: Chris Escobar
CommunityKevon Pryce October 15, 2018 Chris Escobar, Getting to Know Staff, Plaza Theatre


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Montana rejects ballot measure to require medical care for 'infants who are born alive'
By Zoey Khalid Last updated Nov 11, 2022
Montana voters rejected the Born-Alive Infant Protection Act that would have required medical professionals to perform lifesaving medical care on infants who survived abortions or were born prematurely.
The pro-life measure would not have prevented Montana residents from receiving abortions, but would have required "medical care be provided to infants born alive" as a result of a natural or induced labor, failed abortion or a cesarean section.
The measure failed by around 20,000 votes, with 52.6% voting against it and 47.4% in favor of its passage at the time The Associated Press called the race.
"A health care provider performing an abortion shall take all medically appropriate and reasonable steps to preserve the life and health of a born-alive infant who is viable. If an abortion performed in a hospital results in a live birth of a viable infant, the health care provider shall provide immediate medical care to the infant," the ballot measure stated.
MONTANA ELECTION RESULTS: REPUBLICAN RYAN ZINKE WINS RACE FOR NEWLY DRAWN 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
A pro-life advocate holds up a newspaper outside the Supreme Court.
(Joshua Comins/Fox News)
The pro-life legislation acknowledged that an infant born alive after an attempted abortion is a legal person and would have granted them the rights to medical care after birth. "If an abortion results in the live birth of an infant, the infant is a legal person for all purposes under the laws of this state," it stated.
MONTANA REPUBLICAN MATT ROSENDALE WINS RE-ELECTION IN US HOUSE RACE
A pro-life crowd cheers over the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.
(Joshua Comins/Fox News, File)
The law also sought to penalize doctors if they failed to treat infants as living persons and take the required, necessary actions to "preserve the life of a born alive infant." The bill recognized evidence of life as an infant who breathes, has a beating heart and definite movement of voluntary muscles.
"Without proper legal protection, newly born infants who have survived abortions have been denied appropriate lifesaving or life-sustaining medical care and treatment and have been left to die," the bill read.
Demonstrators rally for abortion rights at the Capitol.
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"As with other ballot initiatives across the country, pro-abortion forces vastly outspent pro-life forces to drive dishonest messages to confuse the voters," Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of SBA Pro-Life America, told Fox News Digital.
"In Montana, pro-abortion forces ran TV ads characterizing the initiative as an 'an extreme, harmful government intrusion into medical care,' when all the initiative would do is provide the same level of care to an infant who survived an abortion as you would to an infant born early in pregnancy. If Montana voters knew the truth about what the initiative would actually do, it would have passed overwhelmingly. Our side must do a better job raising the resources needed to go toe-to-toe with the heavily funded abortion industry to arm voters with the truth," Dannenfelser said.
On Tuesday, California and Vermont enshrined the right to an abortion into their state constitutions.
(Damian Dovarganes)
Planned Parenthood did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June, abortion measures were on the ballot and passed in five states this cycle: California, Michigan, Montana, Vermont and Kentucky.
Aubrie Spady is a Freelance Production Assistant for Fox News Digital.
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