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Main Vocal Of Moon-Themed Girl Group Makes Original Singer Cry With Her Heartfelt Performance On King Of Masked Singer
Warning: Spoilers Ahead The real identity of "Bubble Gum" has been unveiled! On the newest episode of MBC's King of Masked Singer, Bubble Gum and Yabala Bahigiya went head to head in the competition's second round. Bubble Gum sung As One's "I Want You, I Resent You" and expressed a feel of mourning with her […] More
"Monster Rookie" aespa Enters Music Charts In 95 Countries With Just A Debut Single!
SM Entertainment's new girl group aespa has shown off explosive popularity in the midst of their debut. On November 17th, aespa released their debut single "Black Mamba" on various music streaming sites and unveiled the official music video. Upon release, the reactions were hot. In just one day, "Black Mamba" entered music charts in 95 […] More
The Seoul High Court Reveals Names Of Trainees Who Were Victims Of Produce 101 Vote Manipulation
On November 18th, the Seoul High Court disclosed a list of trainees who were victims of the Produce 101 vote manipulation scandal: in season one of Produce 101, trainees Kim Suhyun and Seo Hyelin; in season two of Produce 101, trainees Seong Hyunwoo and Kang Dongho; in Produce 48, Han Chowon and Lee Gaeun; in Produce X […] More
Why Did AKMU's Chanhyuk Unfollow His Sister Suhyun On Instagram?
Previously, AKMU's Chanhyuk made headlines after he unfollowed his sister (and the second half of AKMU) Suhyun on Instagram. In a recent interview with the two, Lee Chanhyuk revealed exactly why he unfollowed Suhyun and what their reactions were to the news stories: "I didn't know it would become such a big issue. I did […] More
BLACKPINK's Jennie Holds On To The Top Spot On The November Brand Reputation Rankings
BLACKPINK's Jennie held on to her #1 spot on this month's girl group idol brand reputation rankings. What do these rankings mean? The Korean Business Research Institute analyzes idols' media coverage, consumer participation, online interaction, and more in a span of time. Points in different categories add up to a total, which represents an idol's […] More
ATEEZ Mingi To Go On Temporary Hiatus Due To Anxiety
ATEEZ's Mingi is temporarily taking a break from all activities. Below is the full statement from KQ Entertainment: "Hello, this is KQ Entertainment. We have some unfortunate news to share about the health of ATEEZ's Mingi. Recently, Mingi had begun to experience psychological anxiety, which he had never experienced before. He discussed his symptoms with […] More
Ailee Looks Stunning In A Wedding Dress! But Why Is She Wearing It?
Earlier today, Ailee posted pictures of her wearing a gorgeous wedding dress and shared a surprising news to her fans. On her Instagram, she wrote, "First of all.. I know this may be a shock to all my loving and caring fans who always believed in me and trusted in me.. I've been wanting to share […] More
Will IZ*ONE's Kang Hyewon Debut In A New Girl Group Next Year?
Boy group OnlyOneOf's agency RSVP will its name to "8D Entertainment" and embark on a fresh new start. RSVP, which changed its name to 8D Entertainment, is an entertainment label that currently managed boy group OnlyOneOf. The company has expanded its business by scouting talented artists with lots of potentials, producing albums, and organizing music […] More
aespa Will Premiere Their New Song Through An Augmented Reality Performance On YouTube
SM's new girl group aespa will be holding their debut stage on November 19th. At 6 PM KST on November 19th, aespa will perform "Black Mamba" for the very first time through their official YouTube channel. By using an AR (Augmented Reality) camera walking technology that projects a virtual scene of a fantastical world in […] More
Netizens Unearth Surprising Pre-Debut Stories and Old Photos Of aespa's Winter
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► F1 2021 Trial Available this Weekend...
F1 2021 Trial Available this Weekend...
Started by Jason, September 10, 2021, 10:04:54 PM
For all consoles.
Re: F1 2021 Trial Available this Weekend...
Bought PS5 deluxe for 15 bucks. More 120fps goodness.
Well worth it. I've played F1 2021 more than the past few years combined.
F1 2022 trial is available for EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members.
June 29, 2022, 08:22:37 PM Last Edit: June 30, 2022, 07:35:13 PM by Jason
Quote from: Jason on June 29, 2022, 03:42:29 PM F1 2022 trial is available for EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members.
Tried it out and had really bad screen tearing (worse than on PS4) on my Series X in Graphics mode. I didn't have any issues using that mode in 21. The cars feel glued to the track, which I guess is part of the physics update for the new cars this season. I always had to be careful hitting the gas too hard around turns or I'd spin out in 21. I never came close to spinning out in 22 no matter how hard I was on the gas around a turn. I know handling and aerodynamic upgrades were made to the real cars this year, so I guess the game is replicating that.
Is the battlepass and MTX store live yet?
Unfortunately, yes. They're really pushing it in the menus too. I deleted the game for now, since 21 plays much better. The new cars don't mean shit to me.
The game appears to be a dumpster fire at the moment.
It does appear so. I can't recall them having such a tough launch in the past. I'm glad I only wasted about 15 minutes of my 10-hour trial on it. I'll give it another shot once it's functional.
Currently Investigating
AI straight line speed after slow corners
AI can backout on overtakes too easily
Heusinkveld pedals have a 50% brake deadzone
Quick Practice over-wears the entire Power Unit
Inability to use radio commands after using Flashback in certain circumstances
Inconsistent force feedback when using a controller (PC)
Sponsor contract lengths can be exceptionally long after an auto-renewal
Tyre temperature above blanket temps when starting Formation Lap
Sponsor logos do not appear in replays on the Player Car
Driver number 23 is incorrectly available for use
Fixes For Upcoming Patches
Sector timings not displaying
Broken barriers at Baku – Turn 19
Broadcast Safety Car causes all AI to pass and sometimes receive DSQs
Tyre temperatures reset when pausing the game in Multiplayer
Little to no force feedback when using Logitech G920/G29/G923
Excessive DNFs at Baku when using Simulation Damage (My Team)
Excessive ICE/MGU-H wear when using automatic gears
Involuntary head movement when braking and accelerating in VR
Flying lap can cause damage on Baku – Turn 15
Engineer incorrectly states DSQ'd cars are still running
Engineer refers to Racing Point
Engineer stops replying to certain questions
Buying games at launch now is just plain stupid.
Quote from: Brad Company on July 18, 2022, 02:49:40 PM Buying games at launch now is just plain stupid.
Couldn't agree more.
I'm revisiting the F1 2022 trial now that a bunch of patches have been released and the graphical issues I had initially seem to have been fixed.
GB_Simo
Bench Warmer
Location: Easington Village, England
A Codemasters F1 game launching with a multitude of peculiar issues at launch is pretty much par for the course. More confusing, to me at least, is how many of those issues get patched out a while after launch, only to come back again next year. For example, have a look back through the last few years and see if you can find the last game that didn't launch with an issue along the lines of "quick practice/short qualifying sessions wear your engine out too much" or that hardy perennial, All Of Our Safety Cars Are Broken.
Usually, though, there are plenty of perceptible improvements that help you (fine: help me...) justify your purchasing decision. This year, I can't find them. The driving model is similar to 2021 but less fun, cars being a bit more ponderous in fast corners and massively harder to launch off slow corners. I care not one bit about F1 Life or a licenced EDM soundtrack, which was the feature request on nobody's lips when EA took over Codies. Under the right circumstances I could be made to care about the inclusion of supercars, but there's no depth, excitement or nuance to the way they handle, so I don't.
None of that is to say the game is bad. It's not bad. It is, however, worse than F1 2021, which is where I'd be sending anyone wanting their single-seater racing fix.
Writing about racing cars, again: petrolheadblogger.wordpress.com
Quote from: GB_Simo on August 28, 2022, 05:29:38 PM I care not one bit about F1 Life or a licenced EDM soundtrack, which was the feature request on nobody's lips when EA took over Codies.
I couldn't agree more with this, but I've never understood why people get excited for game soundtracks. I'm also not interested in playing a soap opera in my sports games. EA must know better than me since they include it in all of their games now.
I'm mainly interested in seeing how my track times compare to F1 2021. The cars still seemed glued to the track, so I want to see if that equates to faster lap times for me since I was always concerned about sliding out around corners in 2021.

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Boss Ladies Single Review: Tori Roze and The Hot Mess - "Just a Sad Xmas"
Welcome to Boss Ladies, the review column written by members for members! In this special holiday edition, Carissa Schroeder reviews "Just a Sad Xmas," new from Tori Roze and The Hot Mess.
art by Rockee Armendariz, @HeyRockeeDraws
You're at a bar – the kind that is still "cash only" – the kind where the bartender's a certified asshole unless you're a regular. Green glitter naugahyde covers the booths along the wall; it's December and gobs of tinsel wind around the ceiling, competing for attention with the disco ball, eternally spinning over the black and white checkered dance floor. You swill your Wild Turkey old-fashioned and mash the bright red maraschino cherry and orange wedge together in the bottom of your rocks glass.
Now, imagine a Christmas song coming on the jukebox. But not the jolly, saccharine, Hallmark kind. This kind of Christmas song – a sad and soulful one – warms you like the whiskey, from the inside out. It's noisy, it's busy, and it's got some stank on it. The fat bass lines (played by Harley Magsino) and the criss-crossing vocal riffs (cue guest artist Nina Leilani Deering) create the perfect holiday storm.
That's exactly where Tori Roze and The Hot Mess take me with their version of 1969's lost ode to the holidays, "Just a Sad Xmas." If you're already a fan of Roze, you won't be disappointed. (If you're not already a fan, it's time
to catch up). She shows up on the track with nothing less than her signature style of vocals – soulful, free-flowing, expectation-bending, and seemingly effortless. Deering executes the backing vocals just as they should be – with the intentionality of a lead vocal but the timbre and intensity of a supporting part. Her tone choices are the perfect complement to Tori's.
The cover is an underground cut, originally written by Ida Sands of The Soul Duo, about getting dumped right in the middle of the holidays (ouch). Brought back to life with a respect for the genre, thanks to Rashaad Graham's clean and simple drumming and Alan Sanderson's production style, the track remains closely related to the original while fitting into the Hot Mess setlist seamlessly. Props to the band, overall, for having the discipline (and musical maturity) to not overplay. Johnny Alexander achieved the ideal guitar tone for the song, making really
tasteful choices in his playing. How the hell Deering was able to pull off an accordion track in a song that could easily be on the soundtrack for a holiday themed installment of the Shaft franchise, I'll never know. But it works.
The traditional, quoted Christmas lyrics (such as "Jingle Bells") sprinkled through the song set the scene for us. The protagonist of the song is lamenting, "why can't loneliness let me be" while being physically surrounded by the joy of the season. About halfway through the song, the tone changes from wallowing in the misfortune of the circumstances, to looking forward to a "New Year's resolution" to reunite the love affair.
The listener never gets to know if the couple in question does, in fact, reunite – but you can absolutely put yourself in the shoes of someone, turning the facts over and over in their mind, trying to make sense of the juxtaposition of "green, red and blue (…) lights and décor" and a mood that is "grim, gray, and black."
Overall, this is a solid pull from the Hot Mess crew. If you, yourself, were experiencing a less than joyful holiday season (perhaps drinking alone at a dive bar), this would be the kind of song that would get you swaying on your stool – or maybe even up on the dance floor. With this kind of late sixties soul laying the foundation for the sonic landscape, you might even snag yourself a new lover. This thing's got some ass on it.
Support by downloading "Just a Sad Xmas" on iTunes on or after December 7.
Meet the Writer: Carissa Schroder
Our Lady Brain blog writers work on a volunteer basis in support of their fellow members. If you enjoyed this article, please consider making a small donation to Carissa via Venmo, which will help support her creative endeavors.
Boss Ladies Single Review: Julia Sage and The Bad Hombres - "Wondrous Woman"
In our latest Boss Ladies review, Heather Marie shares her take on "Wondrous Woman," the latest single from Julia Sage and The Bad Hombres.
Press play and discover that "Wondrous Woman" by Julia Sage and the Bad Hombres is a deliciously dirty blues track. Employing a style reminiscent of gritty, soul-pounding, hip-swaying Chicago Blues, the band transports me to the Windy City of yore, where smoke still filled the rooms of dark and dingy dive bars, the drinks were cheap and stiff, and where the best blues players of all time were laying infinite claim to the blues sound stage. Instantly, I want to light up a smoke and sip whiskey on the rocks (which I do).
Chad Pittman (bass) and Tom Peart (drums) establish an infectiously sensual groove that holds deep in the pocket all the way through. Matthew Strachota's intensely satisfying electric guitar tone is the bedrock for his profoundly emotive riffs, which bring to mind Muddy Water-like blues licks infused with roadhouse rebel undertones. I'm instantaneously spellbound when Sage's voice enters the mix. It's deep, sultry, and intimate on a level that's almost disarming. I feel the real. I'm struck by the way Strachota's guitar consorts with her vocals; it's as if I'm listening to a duet at times. He plays with feeling and intent, from which is born a sound that so perfectly emulates authentic human emotion, it becomes another voice itself.
When I turn my attention to the lyrics, I am even more enamored. "Wondrous Woman" is an anthem of female strength and independence. Each carefully constructed line bellows liberation and unapologetic feminine resilience. It's hard to pick a favorite verse, because I love them all, so here's merely one fantastic example:
I'm not a woman
who speaks empty words
who follows the herds
I'm the kind of woman
who's free as a bird
The well-calculated chorus, both from a musical and lyrical perspective, is a sonorous soliloquy that teems with a gloriously gut-punching tenacity; it hails as the antithesis to feminine uncertainty. Sage's voice unfurls into a low-hanging howl of a crescendo as she affirms "I'm Strong" and "True" in a way that packs pure, guttural, goose-bump worthy punches. I believe every word she sings because I can tell she believes it, too.
I'm strong
as the wind that lifts your wings
and true
as the voices of the angels who sing
I'm sweet
as the honey you only taste in your dreams
a woman who lives in eternal spring
I could ramble on for days how great this song is line by line, note by note, and beat by beat. This is truly authentic stuff here and it's beyond refreshing to hear. Bravo to Julia Sage and The Bad Hombres (which also include the incredibly talented GrandpaDrew and Natasha Cruz) for keeping genuinely good and undeniably cool original music circulating in the San Diego music scene. I'm sold. You're turn, now. Go check it out.
Meet the Writer: Heather Marie
Our Lady Brain blog writers work on a volunteer basis in support of their fellow members. If you enjoyed this article, please consider "tipping" Heather via Venmo which will help support her creative endeavors.
Boss Ladies Single Review: Lizabeth Yandel - Amulet
This edition of Boss Ladies is brought to you by member Carissa Schroeder, who reviews "Amulet," the latest single from Lizabeth Yandel.
If Lizabeth Yandel ever decides to throw in the proverbial music towel, it's safe to say she has a solid future letting her subconscious mind design interiors for the trendy, San Diego restaurant group, Consortium Holdings (Born & Raised, False Idol, Craft & Commerce). Her latest single, "Amulet," was born from a dream in which she sat, having a drink alone, "in a narrow little tavern lit by small star-shaped lights. It was decorated with vining plants and pieces of stained glass strung from the ceiling, which was almost completely comprised of windows." The moon was out. She sat in her booth and sang the first verse of "Amulet" – a song that was fully completed and already in existence in dreamland – when an oddly specific 2000's version of Erykah Badu appeared with her squad and started singing along in lush harmony.
You've gotta love dreams.
What I wouldn't give to step inside this woman's head for a day! It seems so magical. Truthfully, she did an incredible job of capturing that sense of whimsy and magic in the song. Her ability to bring her inner world out through music is uncanny. I could place my own two feet in that tavern if music could physically transport my body.
photo: Instagram/ @body.speaks
By experiencing the audio playground that is "Amulet," it's clear that Yandel embodies the reason that people need to start paying better attention to the local music that is happening right beneath their noses. This song has everything it needs to become a favorite in your rotation – it's (literally) dreamy, well-written and recorded, and it has a lyrical, soul-forward, message that we so desperately need right now.
Yandel, who has admittedly battled with depression, feelings of hopelessness, and even mild suicidal thoughts, calls this song, "a heart-aching celebration of music for all the ways and times it has saved my life." Her lyric, "Be alive," swirls around repeatedly at the end of the song, like a mantra, reminding us that it's a "constant choice to stay alive" and fight life's battles.
I believe that this is truly what we need to hear, right now, as a collective. When so many of us these days report suffering from anxiety, depression and isolation, it's no wonder we are maligned with what seems like endless news of suicide, mass shootings, and unspeakable violence.
If American society is teetering on a narrow ledge – dangerously see-sawing between a destructive past built on problems swept under the rug, and an unforeseen future where we publicly acknowledge our wounds and heal them – Yandel fits neatly into the pocket of the phrase, "Think globally, act locally."
How many lives could be changed, or even saved, with music like this? How many people need to hear the words, "it's your one true light, let it guide you through, you don't have to hide…" or, "at the center of all our darkest secrets is one same song, beating right in time…"?
Yandel has a new fan in me, and the next time I'm feeling disconnected from others, or untethered to my purpose, I will revisit this dream. I will let this multi-dimensional, creatrix of a womxn remind me that "we are lyrics written from the stars," and that "we can be free inside our minds." I will find solace here in her divination, and a peaceful knowing that I am not alone in this fight to stay alive.
Stay connected: http://lizabethyandel.com
Drums & Intrument Tracking - Jules Stewart
Bass - Melanie Medina
Backing Vocals - Siena Beacham, Jillian Wilding, and Shala Harmony (from SD Resistance Revival Chorus)
Mix/mastered by Victor Franca, Track Town Records in Eugene, OR
Single art - Johnny Hoolko
Meet the Writer: Carissa Schroder
Boss Ladies Album Review: Gaby Aparicio - La Bella Vita
This edition of Boss Ladies is brought to you by member Tori Roze, who reviews Gaby Aparicio's new album, La Bella Vita.
photo credit: Sharisse Coulter
A love letter to her mother, La Bella Vita rounds out seventeen plus years-worth of Gaby Aparicio creating alluring audio - seamlessly blending Latin-based music, pop, and that of the traditional singer-songwriter. A musical rarity of deep substance and beauty, Aparicio delivers her unique musical Uruguayan, Italian, North American flavor in three languages with the perfect amount of passion, precision, and intention. As the writer of every song on an album that generously rotates through a considerable amount of San Diego all-star talent; Aparicio definitively conveys her wishes to grow, to love, to help others, to dream, to experience life, to succeed, to fail, to show you her heart, and to embrace all of herself throughout the process.
The album opens with the enigmatically seductive song "Captivate Me." Spanish guitar (played by Aparicio and Israel Maldonado) gently invites you into the cozy arms of Aparicio's unbelievably clear voice. Her vocal quality bears a whispery closeness - the cinematic picture in one's mind of an all-consuming love affair becomes imaginatively vivid once she begins singing. A range of majestic animals hits you between the eyes as her lyrics paint gorgeous metaphors over a tapestry of meticulously layered music. While this song is written in English, it hints at what is promised to you as a listener entering the world of La Bella Vita – a fastidious melting pot of sound with a clear message: to authentically "be you."
The second track, "Se Va," kicks-off with a rootsy nylon-stringed guitar, bringing forth Aparicio's singer-songwriter musical foundation. With the music and vocals in tandem, there is a driving undertone of yearning to its sonic affect. The first song of many where we get to experience lyrics in another language; one gains an even better sense of the primo vocal clarity Aparicio touts regardless of the language she is singing in. The rhythm section (Gaby Aparicio, Gregg Montante, Saul Timba, James East, and Jake Najor) is tight. Aparicio tastefully conquers Spanish-style nylon-stringed guitar techniques while singing all of the female vocal parts. Many will venture, but few will succeed – and Aparicio elicits vibes reminiscent of Lila Down's notable genre-bending multi-lingual music.
"Tango Triste" sounds and feels like a song directly out of a Cirque du Soleil show. There is an inescapable sensibility of heavy emotion affecting you from the first note. Leading with a thematic picky surf-rock electric guitar echoed by a writhing violin (played by Jamie Shadowlight), the emotional tug-and-pull of dissonant music unavoidably grabs you. The layered percussion, played by Julien Cantelm, is so well-executed that you can hear each and every tonal and textural detail. The bass (played by the producer of this particular song, Jacob "Cubby" Miranda) picks up at the chorus and pushes the action of the song forward. Speaking from a filmic perspective – "Tango Triste" might find itself strategically placed in a suspense movie just as easily as it could fit into a scene between fiery lovers. Violin enhances the intense sultry vibrancy that the song effortlessly embodies. There is an immovable strength to the Spanish-sung lead and backing vocals as they reinforce the melodious back-and-forth sewn into the fabric of the music. This song makes you involuntarily feel the lustful torture of longing for a once familiar love with its impassioned chorus: "Una tristesa, bien colorante//Me penetra desde el cielo//Como me llena//El tango llorante//Devo cantarlo asi."
"Corazon" cools the heat of the previous song and gives off a vibration of peaceful existence with a bouncy nylon guitar as your guide. There is a sense of calm that washes over you as the dynamic percussion - with the combined efforts of Julien Cantelm (drums), Marcus Alcantarilla (Cavaquinho), and Halysson Silva (percussion) – gently caresses your ears. Altogether, it feels like a pleasant vacation you never want to return home from.
Aparicio's voice on "Best Version of Me" evokes Sara Bareilles' tonally bright musical style, but with an easy-going twist of Uruguayan/Italian zest. The brush work provided by Julien Cantelm sustains a rhythmic pace while a tenor saxophone, played by Stefanie Schmitz, dances over a delightfully balanced rhythm section. Aparicio speaks to the simplicity of loving yourself to be the "best version" of you. She adds that through the vehicle of receiving and accepting love from another, one stands to become a consummate version of oneself.
Aptly named "Tangled Heart," bongos and shakers (played by Enrique Platas) juxtaposed against a pyramid of flowy guitars (played by Aparicio and Maldonado) temper a self-reflective sentiment ever-present in both the music and lyrics. There is an intentional conversation between the instruments and lyrics; each replying to the other like a dialogue in smoothly-laid-out time. As Aparicio illustrates with candid vulnerability, our internal selves can be a dazzling yet chaotic place to navigate. Aparicio comments on her own internal complexities as she acknowledges that her heart will always be an exquisite work in progress: the journey is the destination and acceptance of one's humanness is vital for growth in one's personal evolution.
The backing vocals on "Bella Vita" enter the scene like a breeze blowing through a seaside town. An audible warmth overtakes you as three distinct languages envelop your ears. Love, as described here, is comparable to the natural relationship between land and water at a coastal meeting point – they are always touching and whirling into each other, ebbing and flowing. That type of relationship is the quintessential depiction of a complimentary part: one lends to the other harmoniously counterbalancing where the other falls short. This song is so unmistakably enjoyable that one could imagine themselves singing the choral "la, la, la's" whilst driving along the Mediterranean Sea in a convertible car with the top down.
"Matter" closes out the album with a final message straight from Aparicio's heart – to remember to be present and act out of love towards the people around you. Recorded and engineered by San Diego favorite Jeff Berkley, the intimacy and balance of sound is pure. Believing this to be by design, it is the only song on the album solely comprised of vocals and nylon-stringed guitar. The tender conveyance of the backing vocals is similar to a lullaby that softly cradles you. Aparicio's wish to leave her audience with a sense of hope, self-kindness, and patience towards pursuing their own personal transformation is the culmination of her intention to create. She urges you to find out who you are and where you fit into the world, but in your own time.
La Bella Vita is a more than just a love letter. With rich musicianship and catchy musical earworms abound, these eight tracks will leave you humming along while inspiring you to reflect on your own life's path. Aparicio's multi-faceted and vulnerable elegance are a gift she lovingly bequeaths to her listeners. And although it was primarily recorded by Alan Sanderson at Pacific Beat Recording, this album is clearly a collaborative labor of love by all involved. They say "it takes a village" and what a handsome waterfront village Gaby Aparicio has built. Life truly is beautiful, and this album is proof.
Link to buy album - https://www.gabyaparicio.com/music
Meet the Writer: Tori Roze
Our Lady Brain blog writers work on a volunteer basis in support of their fellow members. If you enjoyed this article, please consider making a small donation to Tori via Venmo, which will help support her creative endeavors.
Boss Ladies Single Review: Julia Sage & The Bad Hombres - "Ahuevonao"
This edition of Boss Ladies is brought to you by member Jules Stewart, who reviews "Ahuevonao," the latest single from Julia Sage and The Bad Hombres.
photo: Julia Sage Photography
This year has already been wildly successful for Julia Sage and The Bad Hombres. They were nominated for a San Diego Music Award in the category of Best New Artist, secured a residency at the consistently hip Bar Pink, and have garnered radio airtime with their song "Ni de Aquí Ni de Allá." The momentum continues to build for the San Diego-based band with their recent release of a new single called "Ahuevonao" from their upcoming album Desnuda.
The opening guitar from Julia Sage and bouzouki riffs from Drew Douglas are catchy and percussive and beckon like the outstretched hand of a willing dance partner. The blend of unique instrumentation and more conventional rhythms provides an immediate dose of the band's characteristic SouthAmericana style. Shortly, the rhythm section, anchored by Chad Pittman on bass, drops into a solid, feel-good groove that ushers in the main refrain of the song:
No seai ahuevonao loco
deja de rascarte el coco
porque no sabís lo que querís
If you speak Spanish and find yourself scratching your own head at a few words, it's because the song is written in Chilean Castellano, a slang dialect. A direct translation of the refrain for those of us who need to work on our Castellano reveals a playful jab at indecisive would-be lovers:
Don't be a dolt, you crazy guy
stop scratching your head
because you don't know what you want
Between refrains, the song briefly settles into mellower moments to allow the listener to hear of nights spent together with drinks and dancing, talking until the early hours, and longing for a kiss. The oblivious partner can't be trusted to take action, though, and the longing continues.
Throughout the song, the performance is vibrant and dynamic, in part due to the fact the song was recorded live with Christopher Hoffee at Chaos Recorders. In a time when live recording has become less common, conquering the logistical challenges pays off in a big way for Julia Sage and the Bad Hombres, a band known for their energetic, intensely entertaining live performances. The lively movement of the keys (from Matthew Strachota) and full rhythmic landscape painted by hand percussion (Natasha Cruz) and drum set (Tom Peart) keep the danceability high from start to finish.
Julia Sage and The Bad Hombres hope to be sharing their upcoming full album with you by the end of 2019. Prepare for impressive variety; this band certainly can't be limited to a single genre and the band's members boast mastery of a staggering and eclectic variety of instruments (including a saw, should you need more convincing). If "Ahuevonao" is any indication of what's to come, there's much more success in store for this band.
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Boss Ladies - Album Review: Corina Rose, Our Love is Freedom
Welcome to Boss Ladies, a blog series dedicated entirely toward featuring and promoting our talented Lady Brian Members and their creative work. Keeping with our mission of collaboration and service, each article in this series is written by a member about a member. We encourage you to discover and support not only the subject of each review, but also the writer! Without further ado, check out our first Boss Ladies review featuring Corina Rose, written by Jules Stewart.
Corina Rose's unique upbringing as the child of two political activists is inherently apparent while listening to her album, Our Love Is Freedom. Her uncommon attention to the beauty in her surroundings and strong sense of spirituality inform each track while she encourages listeners to follow her as she explores the many facets of love. Our Love Is Freedom is an ambitious, confident evolution from her sophomore album, Love Is Everywhere, though the transparent and heartfelt optimism of Corina Rose's music has stayed fiercely put. The album was released on January 4th, 2019 and was nominated for a San Diego Music Award in the category of Best Pop Album.
Pop seems too small a label, though, as Our Love is Freedom blends genres with unexpected fluidity. Reggae influences are peppered throughout the album and are especially prominent in "I Prayed for You" and "It Takes Love." Latin rhythms carry "Sweet Potato," and jazz influences become apparent in "Magick" as well as the album's title track, "Our Love Is Freedom." The instrumentation transcends genre, too, from the saxophone woven throughout "I Prayed For You" to the surprisingly fitting synths on "All the Love in the World."
From the start, "I Prayed for You" sets both the conceptual and rhythmic tone of the album with stirring hand percussion and a hopeful declaration of fulfilled longing. "Magick" eases the listener into a picture of comfortable intimacy despite the fear that comes with trusting another, a message that's carried by the tentative feel of jazz guitar juxtaposed against a relentless, relaxed groove. The transformative power of that intimacy is explored in the title track and celebrated in "Sweet Potato."
The album's most laid-back moment, "Under the Stars," uses melodic leads to tell a tender love story celebrating the small nuances that pull us toward each other. In what is perhaps the album's most dramatic tonal shift, "All the Love in the World" makes use of a vast landscape of instrumentation to underscore the fullness love brings. Attention then shifts outward toward community, connection, and compassion as "It Takes Love" cleverly slows time to allow the listener to reflect on the importance of self-care and compassion.
The album closes with the bare-boned, emotional "Love Is Everywhere," a picture of hard-won self-love that urges listeners to open their hearts to the beauty around them. Taken as a whole, Our Love is Freedom presents a complex vision of love beyond the physical realm and gives a relatable, first-person account of the transformative power of self-compassion and love.
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Brain Candy - Feb/March News
Welcome to Brain Candy, our monthly-ish roundup of our wonderful members' projects and happenings going on around San Diego. The Lady Brain Collective is an ACTIVE bunch, so check back regularly for our recommendations on all the best woman/womxn-creations to check out in the coming weeks. Enjoy!
The Banduvloons Release New Single and Video, Will Open for Gina Chavez Feb 28
The Banduvloons just released a new single for "Enjoy the Moment" and a new video for "Midnight Sunshine." Listen, watch, like, share, and if you want to #getloony with them in person, go support them this week at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido, where they will be supporting nine-time Austin Music Award Winner Gina Chavez. (February 28, 7:30pm, $20-35, 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido CA)
Lindsay White - March 3 at Fallbrook Library
Check out singer songwriter Lindsay White in her natural habitat (a building full of books) at this free Sunday showcase. (March 3, 2-3pm, 124 S. Mission Rd, Fallbrook, CA)
Corina Rose, The Spiritual Motels, and Podunk Nowhere - March 9 @ The Backdrop
ALL of the acts on this bill feature Lady Brain Collective members, not to mention Chance at the Backdrop is an awesome supporter of local music, so you can bet your sweet lady brain it will be a great time. (March 9, 7pm, $10 Cover, 2611 Congress St. San Diego, CA)
Miki Vale - March 10 at the 2nd Annual March for Black Women San Diego
This all-ages event is for all Black Women/Comrades/Co-conspirators/Allies/Non-Black POCS/MEN/Non-Binary folks! The march will begin around 10am and Lady Brain member Miki Vale will take the stage around 11:30am (approximately, when the march ends). For more information, please visit the event page. If you are unable to attend, but still want to support, please donate here. (March 10, 10am, Euclid & Logan San Diego, CA 92114)
San Diego Music Award Week - March 6-11
Congratulations and good luck to all our Lady Brain Member nominees (Whitney Shay, MC Flow, Tori Roze & the Hot Mess, Corina Rose, Veronica May, Becca Jay Band). We are proud of you! Visit the SDMA website to check out all the events and live performances going on during awards week - you can catch the Becca Jay Band March 8 at Navajo Live, and Veronica May will be performing on March 11 at the House of Blues. (March 6-11, Various Locations)
Astra Kelly - March 17 at Orfila Winery
Forget the green beer on St. Pat's and sip wine in the vines at the award-winning Orfila Winery while listening to tunes by local songwriter and Lady Brain member Astra Kelly. (March 17, 4-6pm, 13455 San Pasqual Rd, Escondido, CA)


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Angels & Airwaves – I-Empire
31.12.07 | KYS-Cam | 9
Angels & Airwaves
I-Empire
Suretone/Geffen
Alternative, Pop Punk, Rock
For Fans Of
Brand New – Armor For Sleep – Blink 182
The ego has landed...
Regardless of the fact that
I'm twenty five years old, I still love Blink 182. I, like many
people (whether they want to admit it or not) was bummed when the band
decided to call it a day but my spirits were somewhat lifted when I
found out we would get not one, but two new bands from the split.
As we all know, Mark
and Travis released a record with Plus 44, and while it
wasn't dramatically different from Blink's newer material it
filled the void and gave us something to sing a long to after a few
too many drinks at Bang. Enter Tom Delonge… who loudly and
proudly proclaimed that his new outfit Angels & Airwaves
was quite possibly the greatest band of the last two decades.
Did their debut live up to
the hype? No, it did not. Does their sophomore effort deliver on Tom's original promises… strike two I'm afraid.
Remember those kids who were
wearing Dickies and a New Found Glory tee six months ago but now they're
busting out cardigans (Cripps is exempt from this) and claiming they've
been fans of The Smiths for years? That's Tom
Delonge… a man who is so intent on proving to people that he's
outgrown the pop punk he cut his teeth on that he's prepared to write
another record of B grade (and that's being generous) U2 covers.
There is nothing inherently
bad with "I-Empire", but when you tell everyone with access to the
internet that your music will revolutionize the world as we know it
big things are expected. Did you hear what I said Mr Delonge? Big things! Over-using a delay pedal and spending too much time
with a synthesizer does not make you ground breaking!
Now that I've got that out
of my system let's talk about the songs themselves. "Call To Arms"
is probably the most straight to the point track on the record but it
has two major faults, the first being that it sounds like it could have
been lifted from the first Angels record, such is the lack of
progression or development in the song writing department. The second
issue is a statement about the band in general, and that is that Tom's voice simply isn't good enough to front an arena rock band.
There's no doubt that he reigned supreme as the pop punk king but I
don't think Bono will feel threatened by Tom's vocal prowess…
or lack thereof.
"Everything's Magic" is
a really catchy tune however I'm fairly certain that The Cure
used the bass line around fifteen years ago. In saying that, it's still
my favourite track on the album and almost single handedly responsible
for the 60 out of 100 that I've given this record. It's a shame that
it's followed up by "Breathe" because it's such a fucking horrible
tune. Seriously, if I never hear that chorus again it'll be too soon.
"Love Like Rockets" actually
has a pretty cool riff but the problem is that the song doesn't really
get kicking for a minute and a half, which is a big no no when you're
trying to write hits (their words, not mine). "Sirens" starts off
with so much promise but the song just doesn't go anywhere, although
if Hollywood ever decide to make a sequel to The Wedding Singer
then I'm sure they'll be keen to use it on the soundtrack.
"Secret Crowds" is the
first really rockin track on the record even though it lags around the
four minute mark. "Star Of Bethlehem" and "True Love" sound
like they were written for Boy George and "Lifeline" just
plods along without really going anywhere, however"Rite Of Spring"
brings the album home on a strong note and manages to save Angels
some face.
The bottom line here is this. Delonge and co have talked this record up way too much and because
of that it was always going to sound mediocre. There's a few cool tracks
on offer but as an entire record it drops the ball. I sincerely hope
that the band pulls their collective heads out of their arses and let
their music do the talking in the future.
Everything's Magic
Love Like Rockets
Secret Crowds
9 Responses to "Angels & Airwaves – I-Empire"
jukebox January 1st, 2008
dont mind this album
KYS-Cam January 1st, 2008
sorry, ha ha
silv83 January 3rd, 2008
havent heared yet. if it sounds anything like the first, this review is propb accurate if not generous
blink ftw, let go cunts
Dan632 January 3rd, 2008
i don't mind this band…though neither of their albums live up to what Tom claims. not the liner notes on I-Empire, Tom Delonge thanks Matt, Tom and David saying "we're the best band of the last 18 months".
this album, was never going to be anything great just going off how their first album sounded.
Tom really needs to fix his ego and anounce his next album as being "more of the same", i like the band but they're nowhere as good as Tom thinks…
shit, that was meant to say "note the liner notes on I-Empire, Tom Delonge thanks Matt, Atom and David"
bronnyg January 6th, 2008
totally agree with the reviewer. definite POOR album here, which is irritating cause blink 182 were such a fucking great band.
as for the ego/this album will make you shit your pants its that good nonsense, no one really believed it right? i know i never did. nothing is EVER that good!
TyLELU January 6th, 2008
talking it up was just a total marketing ploy, he probebly knows he soonds like a dick when he says that shit, but if it makes him more cash then he happy
ihateyou October 13th, 2008
prefer their first album
lockieb November 26th, 2009
i agree with the ego part, but the album is actually realy good i've decided
lifeline and secret crowds and call to arms are the best
like everythings magic, but the riff is such a rip off of "anthm pt 2" by blink..
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OWCDigital is a company focused on solutions for filmmakers and they are headed to the LAPPG to hear what you have to say. In their continual quest to ensure the company receives unfiltered, direct and honest input from the communities it serves, they are deploying Thor Juell, director of marketing, and AJ Gerth, senior product marketing manager, to share prototypes of new products, DEC and Viper, both designed to help expand the usability of your Mac.
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Lu 1:26-27 ¶ And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
Lu 1:28-29 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
Lu 1:30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour (grace) with God.
We read in verse 26, "in the sixth month". What sixth month is this? It was in the sixth month of the pregnancy of Elisabeth that the angel Gabriel, the bringer of good tidings, was again sent to earth, to a city of Galilee named Nazareth. Galilee was already scoffingly called "Galilee of the Gentiles", but in Galilee one of the most despised cities was Nazareth. The Jews said among each other, "Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?" (John 1:46). There is where Mary and Joseph came from. There is where they had their respective families. Thus it is understandable that after their flight into Egypt both Mary and Joseph felt comfortable to settle in Nazareth. Here in Luke chapter 1 Mary was betrothed to Joseph and Mary was a virgin. Mary never had an intimate relationship with a man. And both Mary and Joseph were descendents of king David. God did not disclose how old Mary was. It is sufficient to say that she was of childbearing age. Here is another example that it is God's will for our lives that we remain virgins until the day we get married. Then in verse 28 the angel said to her, "Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women". This is a greeting, for sure; this is not a prayer. The angel opens this greeting with a commendation of the grace of God. Mary is highly favored, which is synonymous with Mary having received grace. Grace is unmerited favor. The words "favor" and "grace" are the same word in the Greek. Mary was not chosen to bear the Lord Jesus for her good behavior, or for any of her nice character traits. The glory must always go to the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace was bestowed upon her totally unmerited. You cannot merit unmerited favor. She was highly favored, because God's grace is boundless grace. God says to any of His elect people: "Thou hast found favor with God", which means, "You have found grace in the eyes of the Lord". For example, "Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord" (Gen 6:8), and "David found favor before God" (Acts 7:46). The second clause in this greeting is, "The Lord is with thee". But the Lord is always with every one whom He has chosen. He promises: "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee" (Heb 13:5). Then the third clause in this greeting is, "blessed art thou among women". That word "blessed" does not mean that she was worthy of praise. All the praise and the glory must go to God. Rather, the word "blessed" means "happy". The word "blessed" is here put down as the result and proof of the Divine kindness. Thus Mary's happiness, and righteousness, and life with God flow from the undeserved love of God. All her virtues and her excellence are the result of the same Divine kindness that flows to every child of God. Every child of God is one of God's elect, who have been chosen by the Father unto salvation from before the foundation of the world (Eph 1:4). We should be on our guard that this greeting of Mary by the angel Gabriel has been twisted out of context by many churches. For example, the Roman Catholic Church has changed this salutation into a prayer to Mary. What an abomination! Don't they know that praying to anyone else than Almighty God is idolatry and it is an abomination before God? These words in verse 28 are nothing else than a simple congratulation. And their sinful ignorance has led them into a second blunder, for they greet a person who is absent. Their greatest blunder is that they have concocted a "rosary" wherein they engage in "vain repetitions as the heathen do", and wherein the prayers to Mary are 10 times more than the prayers to God the Father. What an abomination!
Lu 1:33-34 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. Then said Mary unto the angel, "How shall this be, seeing I know not a man"?
Lu 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, "The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God".
Verse 31 agrees with Matt 1:21, where God says to Joseph, "Thou shalt call His name JESUS, for He shall save His people from their sins". Please turn for a moment to Matt 1:21. What is the meaning of the name Jesus? It is the same name as Joshua in Hebrew. Jesus is His Greek name and Joshua is His Hebrew name. Whatever the spelling of His name is not important. The meaning of His name is, "Jehovah Is Salvation", which implies that "Salvation is of the Lord" as Jonah said in Jon 2:9. And thus, the angel said to Joseph in Mat 1:21, "Thou shalt call His name "Jehovah Is Salvation", for He shall save His people from their sins". He shall save His people, and only His people, for salvation originates entirely from the Lord, and not from anything else that we might do, or what we are going to do. God did not look down the corridors of time to see who might turn toward Him, because there is NONE who would turn to Him. The Bible says, "There is NONE that seeketh after God, No Not One" (Rom 3:11). Therefore, the only ones whom He will save are those whom He chose to save. He chose to save only His people. Who are His people? If only the descendants of Jacob are His people, then that would leave me out. But the Bible clearly says in the OT as well as in the NT, "that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, and partakers of His promise in Christ by the Gospel" (Eph 3:6). And thus, "His People" does not always refer to the Jews by descent, but refers to the Jews in heart. "His People" refers to all those whom God chose from before the foundation of the world to give a new heart. And therefore, the commands to Joseph and Mary, in Matt 1:21 as well as in Luke 1:31, "Thou shalt call His name Jesus" is given to them, but are also given to us to let us know that Christ did not pay for the sins of every human being in the world, but He paid only for the sins of His Elect people. Christ's Atonement was not a universal atonement, but it was a "Particular Atonement", done strictly for His Elect people. God had no intention to save anyone outside His Elect. And none of the Reprobate shall come to Christ. They do not want to come to Christ, because they are firmly held "in the snare of the Devil and are taken captive by him at his will" (1Tim 2:26).
Ge 32:25 And when He saw that He prevailed not against him, He touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as He wrestled with him.
Ge 32:26-27 And He said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let Thee go, except Thou bless me. And He said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.
Ge 32:28 And He said, "Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed".
Ge 32:29 And Jacob asked Him, and said, "Tell me, I pray thee, thy name". And He said, "Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name?" And He blessed him there.
Ge 32:30 And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel (Facing God): for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.
It was in the middle of the night that Jacob sent all his family and all his servants to the other side of the Jabok River. Jacob was left alone, and suddenly a Man appeared and started to wrestle with Jacob. Jacob wrestled for his life; he could not call anyone for help. But this Man was a Theophany, meaning He was an appearance of God in the form of a man. God wrestled with Jacob. God could have ended this wrestling match in one second, but God did not do that. God wanted Jacob to know that if he could wrestle with God, then certainly Esau would be no match, and thus Jacob did not have to be afraid of Esau. But there is much more meat in this story.
God changed his name from Jacob to Israel. Jacob means, "Supplanter", or "Deceiver". Jacob indeed was a deceiver. He deceived his father that he was Esau and received the blessing that was destined for Esau. The result was that he had to flee from Esau and landed in the hands of his uncle Laban, who was an even greater deceiver than Jacob. And now God changed his name to Israel, which means, "Ruling With God", or "Prince With God", "for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed". This event is a picture of salvation. It is only a picture, because Jacob was already saved. Just like the circumcision of Abraham was a picture of salvation, but Abraham was already saved. The picture is this: There was a battle, which is here the wrestling match between God and Jacob. Even when Jacob was handicapped he continued to struggle. God did not loose, but in the end God gave him a blessing and he was called "Prince With God". Now look at the Lord Jesus Christ. Was there a battle? Yes there was. Christ was laden with the guilt of our sins, so much so that in the eyes of God He looked like Jacob before he was saved. Christ, as our representative, endured the wrath of God on the cross. He did not fly off the cross in disgust, but He stayed and endured till the end. In the end He prevailed and He received the blessing and is called "Prince With God". Now look at us, or look at anyone who has become saved. Before we were saved we looked like Jacob before his salvation. We were liars and deceivers par excellance. There was a struggle going on inside us, because Satan did not want to give up his prey and our evil self leaned toward Satan. But God's irresistible grace prevailed. God could have ended this struggle in a moment, but God did not do that, because God teaches us through the struggles in our life. God brings us adversities in our life for our benefit. But when the struggle was over we received the blessing: we received a new heart, the evidence of which is faith and a desire to do God's will rather than our own will. Now we are called "Sons of God", and we are "Ruling With God" as His ambassadors on this earth. And when this earth shall be dissolved we shall be "Princes With God" in the NH&NE.
Lu 1:36-37 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Lu 1:40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.
Lu 1:42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
Lu 1:43-44 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
Lu 1:43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
Why did Elisabeth suddenly switch to the third person? Why did she use the pronoun "she" in this one verse? We must realize that Elisabeth is speaking under the inspiration of God the Holy Spirit. Even though Elisabeth was unaware of the future letters of the Apostle Paul, she understood that the entire body of believers is addressed as "she", because we all together are the Bride of Christ. God is not referring to everyone who believes, period, because we may believe to worship false gods, and then still go to Hell. God is focusing here on everyone who believes the true Gospel. That's an entirely different matter. The devils also believe, and tremble, but the devils do not believe the true Gospel. When we can hear and believe the Gospel of the Bible, which is so unattractive to most people, we know that we have been blessed with grace from God. We believe what Elisabeth says here: "For there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord". The things God has told us in the Bible will certainly come to pass. God has sworn that these things are true. Has God promised anything and has not done it? No!
Lu 1:47-48 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Lu 1:51-52 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
Lu 1:56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.
We can recognize three parts in this song of Mary. The first part deals with what God has done for her personally. We can take this to heart when we are on the evangelism trail. No big words are necessary. We just witness of what God has done for us personally. That is what Mary does here from verses 46-50. First of all she rejoices in God her Savior. She does not say "the Savior", but she says "My Savior". In other words, Mary acknowledges that she also is in need of a Savior. She admits to her own sins, for which she needs a merciful Savior. She does not know yet how He is going to save people. She is not aware that Christ would have to go to the cross to save her. But she is full of joy that God has saved her, because she realizes that her sins cause her to be in trouble with God.
What does it mean to have a Savior? Mary says that she rejoices in God her Savior. Only if you have God as your Savior do you really have a Redeemer. Anyone less than God will not be sufficient. The reason is that God is a Righteous God, which means He is a Just God. The Greek word for Righteous and for Just is the same word. Since God is a Righteous Judge, He must demand a full payment for sins committed. If anyone is willing to be our stand-in before the Judgment throne of God, he must be able to endure the full payment for our sins, since God is a Righteous Judge. Therefore, if an angel, or any human being were willing to be our stand-in, trying to atone for our sins, he would be consumed in no time under the wrath of God, because our God is a consuming fire (Heb 12:29). Only if that person would be God Himself, and at the same time would be our kinsman, could he be our Kinsman-Redeemer. Therefore, any religion that does not acknowledge the Lord Jesus Christ as being God Himself does not have a Savior. Furthermore, any person who has a Jesus other than who is described by the Bible alone does not have a Savior, because he does not worship the same God who is described by the Bible alone. Only those who believe the entire Word of God, and who have an urgent desire to do those things that are pleasing in God's sight, have Savior, because God actually saved them. These are the signs of a true salvation.
In the second part of the Song of Mary, verses 51-53, Mary praises in general terms God's power and God's judgments. In these three verses the sovereignty of God is on display. Look at the contrasts in these verses. In verse 51 God scatters the proud. Who are those proud? The sin of pride was the original sin of Satan. The proud are all those who show evidence that they are on the side of Satan by being proud of their own works. The contrast is that God has showed strength with His arm, to save a people for Himself. For example, we read in Deut 5:15, "The Lord Thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and by a stretched out arm". He rescued a bunch of slaves who could not free themselves. In verse 52 God has put down the mighty from their seats. These are the mighty who oppress them who are less endowed with powers. We see that today in the workplace, where many executives who are high and mighty suddenly find themselves in hot water, and they have to leave the Company. The contrast is that God has exalted those who humbly wait for Him. In verse 53 God sent away those who were materially rich on earth, but were negligent in sharing their wealth. We think, for example of the parable of the Rich man and Lazarus, in Luke 16. The rich man was sent into Hell empty handed. On the other hand, Lazarus who was hungry on earth, He has filled with good things in heaven.
The third part of the Song of Mary consists of verses 54-55, where Mary applies the power and the wisdom of God in the matters at hand in the nation of Israel. God has helped Israel in the past, as He promised to Abraham, and so He will also do for the NT Israel, the church. This is a great comfort to us, that God will never leave us nor forsake us.


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Best UK ETFs for 2020 : Top ETF Picks and How to Invest
Looking to invest in a UK ETF, but not too sure where to start? Here we discuss the best 5 ETFs currently active in the UK trading space.
Author: Kane Pepi
ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) allow you to invest in a group of assets without you needing to take direct ownership. In fact, ETFs can track virtually any asset class that derives value.
Think along the lines of stocks, indices, bonds, real estate, gold, oil, mutual funds, and even legal marijuana. Crucially, if the ETF generates income (like dividends or coupon payments), you will be entitled to a share of the profits.
In this article, we explore the best five ETF investments for UK traders, alongside the best platforms to do this with.
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) allow you to invest in a group of assets via a single trade. The ETF provider will typically purchase the underlying assets on behalf of its investors, meaning that the ETF has real-world value. For example, let's say that you invested in the previously discussed iShares Core FTSE 100 UCITS ETF.
This means that the ETF provider – iShares, will personally buy shares in the 100 companies that make up the FTSE 100 index. Not only this, but the ETF provider will ensure that the portfolio is correctly 'weighted'. #
For example, if British American Tobacco stocks make up 2.5% of the FTSE 100, then the ETF provider will ensure that 2.5% of its portfolio contains the same shares. Crucially, by investing in an ETF, you will be entitled to your share of cash flow payments that the underlying assets yield. This includes traditional stocks, as well as bonds.
With that being said, ETFs can be traded on virtually any asset class. A prime example of this is the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index that you can buy at eToro. As the name suggests, the ETF tracks the largest companies involved in the legal marijuana industry – such as growers, distributors, and R&D firms. As such, this allows you to gain exposure to legal marijuana as a commodity via a single click of the button.
What are the advantages of investing in ETFs?
Below, we evaluate the advantages of investing in ETFs:
Lower costs: ETFs can offer lower costs compared to open-end mutual funds. The reduced administrative costs mean much cheaper expenses
Instant diversification and flexibility: it is easy to move money between different asset classes and investors can change or transfer their investments quickly.
Tax efficiency: ETFs have some tax benefits when compared to mutual funds such as less capital gains taxes.
The ability to purchase with less capital and use leverage: you do not need to own the physical asset for ETF trading and some brokers offer leverage up to 1:10
Dividend yields: ETFs pay out dividends quarterly. The biggest dividend yields can go up to 28%.
Best UK ETF Brokers
Before you begin investing in ETFs, you will need a good broker so you can invest in the safest, cheapest, and most convenient way possible.
Below, we review our top picks. Our recommended broker is eToro, regulated by the FCA and hosting more than 145 ETFs – all of which can be invested in commission-free. By clicking on the link below, you'll be able to open an account, deposit funds with a debit/credit card, and buy a UK ETF in minutes.
eToro: Best UK ETF Broker
eToro is a well-regulated broker operating in a number of legislations around the world and counting with 10 million users worldwide. eToro has made a name of itself after its launch in 2006, by offering a very beginner-friendly platform with interactive social and copy trading features.
eToro is regulated by the UK's FCA and now counts with over 145+ ETFs to trade with high leverage and affordable fees. The minimum required to start trading is $200 (£160) and ETF trading is available on a number of assets.
Assets: Cryptocurrencies, Stocks, CFDs, Forex, ETFs, Commodities
Demo Account: Yes
Educational Material: Great educational material for both beginners and advanced traders
Fees: $5 Withdrawal Fee, $5 Inactivity Fee, No Account Fee, No Deposit Fee
Minimum deposit: $200 (£160)
MT4/MT5: No
Special Features: Copy trading and social trading site
Regulation: CySEC, FCA, ASIC, MiFID
Payment methods: Credit/debit card, Paypal, Sofort, Rapid transfer, Skrill, Wire transfer, Neteller, WebMoney, UnionPay" "
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Plus500: Trade on the most popular ETFs
Plus500 is a broker operating in the UK under FCA, CySEC and listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Plus500 offers access to ETF markets with up to 1:5 leverage as well as access to advanced charting tools and technical indicators.
Some of the ETFs you can trade on this broker include the SLV (iShares Silver), LIT (Global X Lithium & Battery Tech) and UNG (UNG-Gas Fund).
Assets: Forex, CFDs
Educational Material: Limited
Fees: £10 Inactivity Fee, 0 withdrawal fees
Minimum deposit: £100
Special Features: 2,000 trading instruments
Regulation: CySEC, FCA, ASIC, MAS
Min deposit of £100 only
Hundreds of ETFs to pick from
Mobile app available
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How to Buy UK ETFs – Step-by-step tutorial
Got your finger on the pulse and wish to buy a UK ETF right now? If so, below you will find a simple step-by-step guide.
We have decided to show you the process with our top-rated ETF broker eToro, where we will demonstrate how to invest in iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF. However, the process remains largely the same regardless of which broker or ETF you decide to go with.
Step 1: Open an Account
Firstly, head over to the eToro homepage and open your account. As the UK broker is regulated by the FCA, you will need to provide a range of personal information.
This includes your:
You will also need to provide a username and a strong password.
Step 2: KYC & Verification
eToro takes its regulatory responsibilities seriously, meaning that you will need to verify your identity before moving to the next step. Don't worry, the process literally takes a couple of minutes, as you simply need to upload a copy of your UK passport or driver's license. In the vast majority of cases, eToro should be able to validate the document instantly.
Step 3: Deposit Funds
You'll be investing in an ETF with real-world pounds and pence, so you'll now need to deposit some funds. eToro accepts a full range of everyday payment methods – all of which are fee-free.
UK Bank Transfer
Apart from bank transfers, all other deposit methods are instant. Take note, minimum deposits start at $200, which amounts to about £160.
Step 4: Choose an ETF to Invest in
As soon as your deposit is credited, eToro will convert the funds to USD. In doing so, it gives you instant access to dozens of global markets without you needing to constantly worry about exchange currencies. Nevertheless, if you have particular ETF investment in mind, enter it into the search box at the top of the screen. In our example, we are buying the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF.
If you don't know what ETF you want to invest in, click on the 'Trade Markets' button on the left-hand side of the page, followed by 'ETFs'. This will allow you to browse the 145+ ETFs hosted at eToro.
Step 5: Complete your purchase
To complete the ETF purchase, you will now need to set up an order.
This might appear somewhat intimidating at first glance. As such, read through the points outlined below before placing your trade.
Buy Order: Make sure you are placing a 'buy' order. If you opt for a 'sell order', you are shorting the market, meaning you want the value of the ETF to go down.
Set Rate: You won't be able to change the set rate when buying ETFs, so you'll simply get the next available market price.
Amount: This is the amount that you wish to invest in USD. In our example, we are investing $500.
Finally, click on 'buy' to complete your ETF order. As you can see from the screenshot above, you are buying the underlying asset on a commission-free basis.
Best UK ETFs for 2020
With thousands of ETFs available in the UK market, knowing which one to go with can be challenging. With this in mind, we have narrowed our list of top picks down to just five.
We have also listed the best broker to buy the respective ETF from, as we often find that retail clients are left in the dark when it comes to actually making a purchase.
Crucially, all of the platforms that we discuss are regulated by the FCA, host hundreds of ETFs, and allow you to deposit funds with a debit/credit card or UK bank account.
Note: The ETF picks outlined below are the views of the author. As such, you should never invest on the back of somebody else's advice. Instead, always perform your own independent research.
1. iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
As the name suggests, the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF targets blue-chip stocks that pay dividends. The ETF portfolio buys companies that are listed on the two major US stock markets – the NYSE and NASDAQ. Crucially, all of the firms that form part of the ETF have a long-standing track record of paying dividends. Think along the lines of Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Cisco, and Intel.
As such, this is ideal for those of you that are looking for an ETF that pays income. On top of regular dividend payments, you also stand the chance of making money in the form of capital gains. This is where the value of the stocks held in the portfolio increase in value. If and when this does happen, the increase will be reflected in the stock value of the Shares Core Dividend Growth ETF.
If you do like the sound of this ETF, the best online broker to buy it from is eToro. In doing so, you can make an investment on a commission-free basis. This means that the only fee you will need to take into account is the spread. When dividends are distributed by the ETF provider, they will be deposited into your eToro cash account. In terms of the fundamentals, eToro allows you to open an account in minutes, and minimum deposits start at $200 (£160).
You get can get funds into the broker with a debit/credit card, UK bank account, or an e-wallet like Paypal and Skrill. Once you are set up, you can invest from just $25 (£20) into the ETF. This is great, as it allows you to diversify by investing in heaps of different markets. When it comes to the safety of your funds, eToro is regulated on three fronts. This includes the UK's FCA, as well as ASIC and CySEC (Australia and Cyprus, respectively).
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2. Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
If you're looking to gain exposure to the multi-trillion dollar commodity trading industry, it might be worth considering an ETF that tracks the space. At the forefront of this is the Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund. In a nutshell, the ETF looks to invest in 14 of the most traded commodities. This includes the likes of gold, sugar, corn, wheat, copper, crude oil, gas, and soybeans.
If you do want to invest in the commodities arena, it is important to remember that you will not benefit from the income that stocks and bonds pay. After all, you are investing in the future value of hard metals, energies, and agricultural products – none of which generate cash flows. As such, the best option on the table is to invest in a CFD ETF. For those unaware, CFDs allow you to invest in an asset without you owning the underlying instrument.
Instead, you are merely speculating on the future value of the ETF. This gives you much more flexibility when it comes to setting up a trade. For example, by using our top-rated CFD ETF broker Plus500, you will have the option of going long or short. Regarding the latter, this means that you can speculate on the value of the commodities ETF going down. Moreover, Plus500 allows you to apply leverage.
This stands at 5:1 on the Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund, meaning that a £500 deposit would allow you to trade with £2,500. In terms of getting started at the broker, Plus500 accounts take just minutes to set up. Deposits start at £100, which you can do via debit/credit card, Paypal, or UK bank account. We also like the fact that Plus500 does not charge any commissions on CFD ETF trades. As such, it's only the spread that you pay.
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3. Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
An alternative option that you might want to consider taking is the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF at the broker Markets.com. Much like Plus500, you will be trading ETFs in the form of CFDs, meaning that you won't own the underlying assets. On the one hand, this does mean that you won't be entitled to any of the dividends that the stock ETF generates. On the other hand, the ETF is perfect for those of you that wish to engage in short-term trading.
For example, you will get to decide whether you think the ETF will increase or decrease in value. Moreover, you will also get to apply leverage, with Markets.com offering up to 5:1 on this particular ETF. In terms of the underlying make-up of the ETF, this focuses on the wider US stock markets. With that said, just 10 companies make up 22.40% of the portfolio. This includes Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Facebook, and Visa.
The ETF covers most industries in the US, including retail, consumer goods, health care, technology, and utilities. If you do like the sound of trading the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF, you'll pay a spread of just 0.35 pips at Markets.com, with the broker charging no other commissions. Minimum deposits start at £200, and supported payment methods include a debit/credit card, bank account, or Paypal.
The Markets.com trading interface is super-clean, which makes it ideal for those of you that are just starting out in the ETF space. Finally, we should also note that Markets.com has an excellent reputation in the online brokerage arena. The platform was first launched in 1999, and it holds licenses with a number of key regulators. This includes the FCA and ASIC. Moreover, its parent company – Playtech, is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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4.VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF
This particular ETF will not be for everyone, as it niches down to a specific industry – gold mining. Launched in 2006 and with a total of $8 billion under management, the ETF strives to track companies involved in the gold mining industry. As many of these companies are listed on smaller stock exchanges, this allows you to gain exposure to an asset class that would otherwise be difficult to reach as a retail trader.
On the flip side, this does mean that the stocks held within the ETF portfolio are much more volatile than larger, blue-chip companies. With that being said, the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF has outperformed the wider markets in recent years – by some distance. For example, annualized performance over the past 1, 3, and 5 years amounts to returns of 59.73%, 16.48%, and 12.02%, respectively.
We should also note that when the value of gold went up by 150% between 2008-2011, the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF increased by 300% in the same period. Crucially, with some segments of the financial markets arguing that a stock market crash is imminent, gold could be a good asset class to get involved with. If this is a strategy that you do like the sound of, the ETF can be purchased via AVATrade.
The platform holds heaps of regulatory licenses, alongside a long-standing reputation in the online brokerage space. You can get started with a minimum deposit of $100 (£80), with debit/credit cards and bank wires supported. We also like the super-competitive fee structure employed by AVATrade. This includes industry-leading spreads and commissions, and fee-free withdrawals. There is no monthly inactivity fee, either.
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5. iShares Core FTSE 100 UCITS ETF
Got your heart set on an ETF that exclusively tracks UK companies? If so, it might be worth opting for the iShares Core FTSE 100 UCITS ETF. The ETF seeks to track the FTSE 100 index, which consists of the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. This includes the likes of GlaxoSmithKline, British American Tobacco, Diageo, BP, Unilever, and Rio Tinto.
There are a number of benefits of investing in this particular ETF. Firstly, a significant number of stocks that form part of the FTSE 100 are dividend-paying companies. As such, by using commission-free broker eToro, you'll be entitled to your share of dividends as and when they are distributed by the ETF provider. Secondly, the iShares Core FTSE 100 UCITS ETF is a great way to diversify across the wider UK economy.
In other words, as your portfolio will consist of 100 individual companies, you won't feel the full brunt of a stock that underperforms. We should also note that the ETF is highly liquid. This means that you can cash out your gains as and when you like.
Crucially, this ETF would only be suitable if you are bullish on the UK stock markets. If you, you stand the chance of entering the market at a discount, not least because the coronavirus pandemic wiped a large chunk off the FTSE 100 in March 2020.
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In summary, ETFs are a great way to gain exposure to a group of assets that would otherwise be difficult to invest in. For example, instead of needing to purchase 100 individual shares, you can simply invest in a FTSE 100 ETF. In doing so, you are buying 100 companies via a single trade.
Similarly, ETFs allow you to speculate on the future value of non-stock assets – such as gold, oil, gas, wheat, and even legal marijuana. With that being said, knowing which ETF to go with can be challenging, not least because there are thousands of options active in the UK market. As such, we hope that our five top picks of 2020 has helped clear the mist.
If you do decide to purchase an ETF, we would recommend doing so with our recommended broker eToro. The FCA regulated platform not only allows you to buy ETFs without paying any commissions, but you can easily deposit funds with a UK debit/credit card or bank account.
eToro: Best UK ETF Broker for 2020
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What does ETF stand for?
ETF stands for Exchange-Traded Fund.
Can I invest in UK ETFs with leverage ?
Yes, but there is a couple of points to note. Firstly, applying leverage on an ETF means that you are trading CFDs, so you won't be entitled to dividends or bond coupon payments. Secondly, UK traders are capped to leverage limits of 5:1 when trading ETFs.
How are dividends paid when investing in UK ETFs?
If you buy an ETF that contains dividend-paying stocks, you will receive your share as and when they are distributed. ETF providers typically do this every three months
What is the minimum deposit amount for investing ETFs?
This will vary depending on the broker you sign up with. Typically, this sits within the £100-£200 range.
What payment methods do ETF brokers support?
You often get to choose from a debit/credit card, bank transfer, or e-wallet.
Kane holds academic qualifications in the finance and financial investigation fields. With a passion for all-things finance, he currently writes for a number of publications in the online space.
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Q: Change text color of Label when clicked I have a base class for the labels I'm using in a c# forms application:
class BaseLabelGray : Label
{
    public BaseLabelGray()
    {
        this.BackColor = Color.Transparent;
    }

    protected override void OnMouseEnter(EventArgs e)
    {
        this.ForeColor = Color.White;
        this.Cursor = Cursors.Hand;
    }

    protected override void OnMouseLeave(EventArgs e)
    {
        this.ForeColor = Color.Gray;
        this.Cursor = Cursors.Arrow;
    }
}

This changes the color of the text and pointer icon when the mouse enters and leaves the label.
However, when the user clicks the label (Its a menu selection) i change the text color and want it to stay that color untill the user clicks another label.  My problem is that when the users mouse leaves the label it gets changed back again.
How can I cope with this??

A: Add public property IsSelected to track selected state of label. Use that property when you are setting color on mouse leave:
class BaseLabelGray : Label
{
    private bool isSelected;

    public BaseLabelGray()
    {
        this.BackColor = Color.Transparent;
    }

    public Color SelectedColor { get; set; }

    public bool IsSelected
    {
        get { return isSelected; }
        set
        {
            isSelected = value;
            ForeColor = DefaultForeColor;
        }
    }

    protected override void OnMouseEnter(EventArgs e)
    {
        this.ForeColor = Color.White;
        this.Cursor = Cursors.Hand;
    }

    protected override void OnMouseLeave(EventArgs e)
    {
        this.ForeColor = DefaultForeColor;
        this.Cursor = Cursors.Arrow;
    }

    private Color DefaultForeColor
    {
        get { return IsSelected ? SelectedColor : Color.Gray; }
    }
}

In your program add click event handler for labels, where you will set clicked label state to selected, and all other labels to non-selected. Something like:
foreach(var label in Controls.OfType<BaseLabelGray>())
    label.Click += Label_Click; // subscribe

And in handler:
private void Label_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
    foreach(var label in Controls.OfType<BaseLabelGray>())
        label.IsSelected = false;

    var label = (BaseLabelGray)sender;
    label.IsSelected = true; // select label which was clicked
}

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It is fitting that Producing Artistic Director Geoffrey Sherman's final production at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival is "Mary Poppins," a musical about a character who appears, creates magic to the benefit of all, and then departs.
The magic Sherman has created at ASF imbues "Mary Poppins," making it a joyous theatrical event for children and adults.
It doesn't hurt that the music has already been thoroughly battle-tested at the theater. ASF had a huge hit with the musical in 2014, and has brought back most of the stars from that production.
That's especially important regarding the two leads. Alice Sherman is a perfect Mary Poppins, combining the right look, fine acting and a gorgeous voice to make the role her own. Thankfully, Bret Shuford has returned as Bert, the chimney sweep and jack of all trades. Shuford is a fine actor whose voice and physicality make him a perfect theatrical partner for Sherman and make their musical numbers together a delight.
While there is plenty of stage magic in the production, such as Mary Poppins pulling impossibly large objects out of her valise and flying over the audience, the true magic is conjured by the show's dazzling musical numbers.
The sound, motion and color of large musical productions, such as "Step in Time," "Jolly Holiday" and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" make them showstoppers. The musical numbers and the long applause they earned are tributes to not only the talent of the excellent ensemble cast, but Geoffrey Sherman's direction, Karen Azenberg's choreography and Brenda Van Der Wiel's costume design – all gorgeously augmented by Joel Jones, who conducts an orchestra that matches the talent of the on-stage performers.
There are also some wonderful supporting performers with superb voices, particularly Barbara Broughton as the Bird Woman and Janelle A. Robinson as tyrannical governess Miss Andrew.
When famed producer Cameron Mackintosh ("Les Misérables," "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Cats") brought the musical to Broadway, he expanded both the story and the songs.
The book by Julian Fellowes does an excellent job of modernizing the plot without losing any of its nostalgic warmth. It builds up the roles of the Banks family, and makes it easier for audiences to identify with the family's problems. Winifred (Jean McCormick), who has given up a career in the theater for her marriage to George (David Schmittou) wants to be included in decisions about their family. George, a banker, is so busy working and worrying about work, he has little time to spend with his children. Jane and Michael (Anna Colson and Steven H. Gorden) behave badly because they want more love and more time from their parents.
The problem George faces at the bank that causes a family crisis has also been changed, and the new version makes the problem more current and more meaningful than in the film.
The performers playing the Banks family are excellent, but the big surprise is Colson and Gorden. The local actors playing the Banks children in this show hold their own with older professional actors, and Colson even projected her voice well enough that a temporary glitch with her microphone went all but unnoticed.
The result is musical performance that serves as an enchanting swan song for Geoffrey Sherman, and leaves ASF audiences much like the Banks family at the end of the play – thankful for the magic and what it has meant to them, but sad the person who brought them so much joy is departing.
quote another penultimate entertainer, Bob Hope, thanks for the memories.


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