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Texas Football Recruiting: Longhorns Missing On Top In-State TE's
By Chris Kersevan April 17, 2015
The Texas Longhorns have had little luck in landing a tight end so far in the recruiting process, as the top four in-state tight ends have all committed somewhere other than Austin.
The top-ranked tight end in the state's 2016 class, Flower Mound Marcus' Kaden Smith, committed to Stanford late last week, sealing the fate of the Longhorns landing any of the top in-state tight ends.
Texas still has a chance to land Clemson commit JC Chalk, although Chalk considers "Texas a back-up plan in the event of major coaching changes at Clemson," according to SB Nation.
That leaves the Longhorns looking out of state for a tight end recruit, where they have reportedly extended three offers so far.
Jack Stoll (Lakewood, CO) and teammates Peyton Aucoin and Irvin Smith (New Orleans, LA) are all firmly on the Longhorns radar, in hopes tight ends coach Jeff Traylor can land at least one of the top out-of-state prospects.
Follow our Texas Longhorns team page for all the Texas recruiting news and rumors!


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Q: How to debug a TypeScript library using Chrome Dev Tools? I have created a TypeScript library that has been published to npm using the following structure:
mobx-state-router
|--- package.json
|--- src
|    `--- index.ts     (TypeScript source)
`--- dist
     |--- index.js     (compiled JavaScript)
     |--- index.js.map (sourcemap)
     `--- index.d.ts   (type definitions)

I then use this library in a React app by adding a dependency to it. When debugging my React app in Chrome Dev Tools, I would like to add breakpoints in my library. However, Chrome Dev Tools shows me the compiled version of the source instead of the original TypeScript. I was hoping that by including the TypeScript source and the sourcemap in my package, Chrome Dev Tools would be able to show my TypeScript file.

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*Is it possible to bundle a TypeScript library in a way that it can be debugged in a dependent web app?

*If not, should I not bother bundling the source and the sourcemap in my package, thus reducing the bundle size? What is the best practice around this?

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Human beings are the pinnacle of God's creative work. When you read the creation account, it becomes painfully obvious that mankind is different from all the rest of what God has made. Yes, God proclaims the goodness of the light and dark, land and sea, sun and moon, fish and birds, but the Lord makes it clear that humanity stands head and shoulders above the rest.
First of all, God says that he created humans in his own image (Gen 1:27). Every man, woman, boy, and girl that you have ever met bears on them the stamp of the Divine. Mountains, oceans, planets, and stars are glorious, but they do not reflect the character of God as clearly as you and I. Second, God speaks to Adam and Eve (Gen 1:28). The Lord explicitly told our first parents what it meant to live life under His rule. What this means is that God gave mankind the capacity to willfully glorify him. It is true that whales, trees, and galaxies bring glory to the Creator, but they do so unknowingly. However, human beings have been granted by God the privilege of conscious worship of their Creator. Finally, when God created humankind, he gave them authority over the rest of creation (Gen 1:28-29). Adam and Eve were not just to be residents of planet earth, but stewards. God made man, not lions or tigers or bears (oh my!) his vice-regents. All that God has made is to be enjoyed and managed by humans.
All this is to simply say that God intended us to see the significance of human beings. I hope you will join us this Sunday as we strive to give God glory for his amazing, creative work.


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Q: github page load image strict-origin-when-cross-origin I tray to make a static page on github page.
I use this code to load the images:
function createDeck(call) {
    let deck = [];
    let jarOfPromise = [];
    for (let x of ["B", "C", "S", "D"]) {
        for (let y of [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]) {
            jarOfPromise.push(
                new Promise(resolve => {
                    let tempCard = new Card(y, x); // create card with value and seed

                    tempCard.imgCard.addEventListener('load',
                        function () {
                            resolve(true);
                        });
                    tempCard.imgCard.setAttribute('crossOrigin', 'same-origin');
                    tempCard.imgCard.src = createImgFileName(y, x);
                    deck.push(tempCard);
                })
            );
        }
    }

    Promise.all(jarOfPromise).then(_ => {
        call(deck);
    });
}

function createImgFileName(val, seed, dir = "cardsImg") {
    return "../" + dir + "/" + val.toString() + seed + ".jpg"
    // example "../cardsImg/1B.jpg"
}

but when a load the page I have a strict-origin-when-cross-origin`
This is my project:
https://github.com/Clingonboy/foraccio-0.1.0
When I try the some project on my computer with live-server it works.
I search about this problem but I could not find information to understand where is my mistake.

A: Your images just cannot be found
Change this
"../" + dir + "/" + val.toString() + seed + ".jpg"

To this
"./" + dir + "/" + val.toString() + seed + ".jpg"


RMAN can be used to duplicate, or clone, a database from a previous full online backup. The clone can be done in the same server or on a remote server.
Here I will demonstrate how to do it, with Oracle9i (or Oracle8i, Oracle10g, Oracle11g), RMAN and on a remote server with different filesystems.
3. Add alias entries in tnsnames.ora for production database, duplicate database and catalog database.
RMAN is the rman catalog database.
db_file_name_convert are the matching pairs of production database filesystems to the clone filesystems.
log_file_name_convert are the matching pairs of production redologs filesystems to the redologs of clone filesystems.
*** NB_ORA_CLIENT=crmcc is the production server!


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Canal Winchester Roundup: Boys basketball team's offense 'goes through' Bilal Sow
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Much of what Bilal Sow brings to the Canal Winchester boys basketball team was on display in the final seconds of the Indians' 58-54 win at Chillicothe on Jan. 28.
Trailing 54-53 with about 10 seconds left, Cole Metzler was double-teamed but managed a pass to Sow in the corner. Sow, a 6-foot-4 senior forward, promptly drained a 3-pointer with four seconds left to give the Indians a 56-54 lead.
Following after a Chillicothe timeout, Sow forced a five-second call on the inbound and was fouled after the turnover. He then made two free throws to account for the final score.
"Five points in four seconds. On the road against a Chillicothe team that could beat a lot of teams up here, that showed everything he means to this team," coach Lyndell Snyder said. "You couldn't tell whether he made the 3 or missed the 3, but the kids knew. They were jumping on his back and he was just like 'whatever, let's move on to the next play.'"
Sow also had been 1-for-9 on 3-pointers that night before making the game-winning shot.
"Coach never wants me to stop shooting because eventually, I'll get in a rhythm," Sow said. "He always tells me if that I miss 10 shots, take that 11th."
After being a second option his junior season behind 2019 graduate Brady Snyder, who scored 1,367 career points, Sow was averaging 19.1 points through 17 games this season to lead the Indians, who were 13-4 overall before playing Pickerington North on Feb. 4 and are 5-3 in the OCC-Capital Division entering a Friday, Feb. 7, game at New Albany.
"Our offense goes through him. Every play that we run has him in mind," coach Snyder said. "He's taken on the pressure that comes with knowing it's his team. He wants to run with it and has that attitude that we'll win or lose with him.
"What I really wanted him to do (coming into this year) was have some confidence in himself with his outside shot. He's grabbed that mindset. He is much more confident in himself. I really wanted him to grow as a leader, too, because the guys know he's the best player on the team and he needs to play like that, he needs to act like that and he needs to lead like that."
Sow, who made his varsity debut as a sophomore and averaged 18.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks as a junior, also hit the game-winning shot Jan. 3 with one second left in a 62-61 victory over New Albany.
Sow scored a career-high 35 points in a 67-59 home win over Teays Valley on Feb. 1, eclipsing his previous best of 32 points in a Division I district tournament second-round win over Dresden Tri-Valley last year.
"Anything and everything he does, I believe it," guard Tre'Von Robinson said. "We wanted Bilal to be the main focus and I think every team sees that now. We feed off his energy. With Cole being in the post and having (Sow) inside and outside, it opens up the lane for me and Avery (Musick) and it can get open shots for Zach (Miles) and Jack (Beeler)."
Sow said he emphasized working on his outside shot last summer, when he played AAU basketball for the Miller Factory organization. He made 36 3-pointers through 17 games, one more than his total from all of last season.
"Whatever happens, happens. If coach needs me to score, I can do that, but we'll have off nights sometimes," said Sow, who is drawing interest from several Division III colleges. "I wasn't that good in middle school. I needed time to develop. I didn't see myself being at this level, honestly."
Wrestlers refocus during long break
After improving to 2-2 in the OCC-Capital with a 37-36 win at Newark on Jan. 30, the wrestling team has another week off before finishing league competition Feb. 13 at Franklin Heights.
That is the first of three meets in nine days to end the regular season. The Indians have a long break because they are not participating in the Division I team dual tournament, and coach Harrison Rosch hopes the team uses this time to refocus before the stretch run.
"It's nice to get some time off to refuel our tank and work on some things before the postseason," Rosch said. "It's a good time to rest and recover. You're going to get those bumps and bruises during the season and it's a chance for us to make sure we're healed up and in a good place before the end of the season. That's when we're going to need to be at our best."
According to Rosch, the Indians' win at Newark was the team's first in a road league dual since joining the OCC in 2013.
Canal Winchester dropped two close duals to begin its OCC-Capital schedule, falling 42-35 at home to Groveport on Jan. 9 and 37-35 at Big Walnut on Jan. 16 before routing visiting New Albany 60-24 on Jan. 23.
"We split our matches 7-7 against Groveport and Big Walnut. Those were frustrating losses, but we were close and we were learning from those losses," Rosch said. "We needed (the New Albany win). I think we came out frustrated and took it out on them. We were confident. We had a big crowd behind us and I think that helped the guys, too."
Swimmers getting ready for sectional
The boys and girls swimming teams will participate in a Division I sectional meet Saturday, Feb. 8, at Upper Arlington.
It will be the Indians' first competition since the OCC-Capital meet Jan. 25 at Kenyon College, when both teams finished third behind champion New Albany.
Cleveland State recruit Blake Fry will try to defend his sectional title in the 100-yard breaststroke, an event in which he has advanced to state each of the past three years. He also was sectional runner-up in the 500 freestyle as a junior.
Eleven boys teams and 12 girls teams will compete at the UA sectional.
The winner of each event automatically qualifies for the district meet Feb. 13 at Ohio State. In addition, 27 at-large district berths will be awarded in each event based on times from the Central, East and Southeast sectional sites.
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Below are the coming schedules for the Canal Winchester boys basketball and girls basketball teams:
*Feb. 7 -- At New Albany. The Indians defeated the Eagles 62-61 on Jan. 3.
Feb. 11 -- At Hilliard Darby
*Feb. 7 -- Home vs. New Albany. The Indians defeated the Eagles 57-35 on Jan. 3.
Feb. 8 -- At Jonathan Alder
Feb. 17 -- Home vs. 36th-seeded Teays Valley in first round of Division I district tournament. The Indians are seeded 14th.
*League contest

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Arts and Entertainment for June 29, 2011
By Amanda Halm
June 29 2011 Edition
June 25 - August 7, (3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. performances) – La mélodie du bonheur, (version française of The Sound of Music) presented by Juste pour rire sur scène, at the Salle Albert Rousseau, 2410 chemin Sainte-Foy. Over 35 actors, singers and dancers on stage. Tickets $88 to $103. Reservations (418) 659-6710.
Newly restored prison cells come alive at the Morrin Centre
By Marie White
Morrin Centre
Photo: Marie White
The Quebec Common Gaol is the latest historic exhibition in Quebec City. This exhibition depicts the life and times of the people who were imprisoned there, including men, women and children, between 1813 and 1868.
An untraditional twist on tradition: A Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph Poll
By Jill Gagnon
Mayor Regis Labeaume has announced that all city police officers will be on duty for the Saint-Jean-Baptiste festivities this year, with a specific task of stopping anyone from drinking alcohol outside of designated areas. This year will mark the first time that all alcoholic drinks must be purchased from licensed vendors.
17th Annual Fireworks show at Montmorency Falls
By Shirley Nadeau
June 8 2011 Edition
The General Director of Les Grands Feux Loto-Québec Jacques Dupuis recently announced the program of this year's international fireworks show which takes place in the beautiful setting of Montmorency Falls Park with the falls themselves as a perfect natural backdrop.
Cultural Interlude Brings Together Music, Art, Tea, and the Community
Posted by QCT Admin
Volunteers at the Cultural Interlude, a High-Tea fundraiser that took place on Sunday
Arts and Entertainment - June 1, 2011June 1 2011 Edition
Saturday, June 4, 8:00 p.m. – The twenty choristers of L'Ensemble de Musique Sacrée de Québec, directed by Richard Duguay, invite the public to a breathtaking and touching musical experience – ILLUMINATION. An a capella choral presentation giving life to great composers of different epoques in an electrifying repertoire.
Newsy Notes for May 25, 2011
May 25 2011 Edition
The Trinity Anglican Church Women wish to thank everyone who came out and supported our Coffee Party which took place in Colley Hall on the morning of May 7th. It was a success both financially and socially. Thank you one and all! - Marion Blinco
Shannon Historical Society remembers Michael Neville:
The British are coming to the Plains of Abraham!
Photo: from the CARVAQ Web site
On Saturday, June 4, 2011, the Rendez-Vous British Quebec will take place on the charming site of the Plains of Abraham. This is the 13th edition of this British car show, a gathering of people who share their passion for these Lil Brit' Beauties. The public are most welcome to come and view the entries. The show runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Arts and Entertainment for week of May 25, 2011
May 25, 26, and 27, 8:00 p.m.: Maestro Yoav Talmi's final concert as artistic director of the OSQ at the Grand Theatre. Le Cadeau d'Adieu de Maestro Talmi will include Beethoven's Coriolan, ouverture, De Profundis, a creation by Yoav Talmi for the orchestra and choir, and finishing with Beethoven's magnificent Ninth Symphony, with soloists and choir. Billetech (418) 643-8131.
An evening of insight, inspiration and entertainment at the Morrin Centre
By Valerie Chabot
Finding Balance: personally, relationally, and vocationally is the theme of the evening with Gregory Schroeder of IntegroWellness who asks, "If you could find your balance anywhere in life, where would it be? Balance within, in relationships and at work, is better when we strengthen our vision, character and skill."
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Ubuntu Manpage: r.random.surface - Generates random surface(s) with spatial dependence.
r.random.surface  - Generates random surface(s) with spatial dependence.
is in the NOTES section.
floating point values that each cell value represents.
r.random.surface's  original goal is to generate random fields for spatial error modeling.
values  for  that  cell value. The average mean value of generated output map(s) is 0.
standard deviation from the mean of that random surface.
and distribution of  cell  values  over  the  output  map(s)  will  remain  the  same.
set of distance, exponent, and weight values.
one exponent value for each distance value.
to the initial independent random deviates than any potential discretization errors.
random seed is not given, r.random.surface will get a seed from the process ID number.
always generates a surface. Thus, its use of random surface.
in raster maps might effect the analyses done with those maps.
Conference on Information and Knowledge Management, Gaithersburg MD, 1994.
GIS/LIS'94, pp. 246-253, Phoenix AZ, 1994.
Geographic Information and Analysis, University of California, Santa Barbara.


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No lining, Blake stitching on leather sole shoes.
Paraboot has been manufacturing shoes on leather soles since our foundation. Cut from the best cattle hide, these compressed by passing the leather through rollers to increase the density. It is then more rigid, and more resistant and less permeable to water. Therefore, you will appreciate the comfort of a leather sole after a few days of wearing. Happiness comes next: the shoes will be on your feet for your comfort.


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Located midway between Austin and Waco, Harker Heights has numerous recreational opportunities including Stillhouse Hollow Lake for boating and fishing, numerous parks and nearby wineries. Harker Heights offers elegant, hillside residential communities and the charm of small-town living with easy access to the boundless amenities of Austin.


How long is three hundred years? If we talk in approximate terms, that is the difference between the year 1700 and the year 2000. What happened near the year 1700? The year 1692 was the year of the Salem witchcraft trials. In 1701 a man pulled his boat up on bank of the Detroit River to establish a fur trading outpost. That spot is now the location of the Civic Center in downtown Detroit.
What did not exist in 1700? Virtually nothing that you use in your everyday life. Nothing that directly impacts your daily life existed in 1700. This nation was not even a nation in 1700.
The church that Jesus brought into existence was the most unusual world religion that existed for almost three hundred years.
"What was so unusual about the first three hundred years of the church?"
Christians existed all over the Mediterranean world [and beyond], but no other religious group anywhere in the world was like them.
Did not own any buildings that were used for religious assemblies.
Did not build temples like the other religions.
Had no priesthood who served in temples.
Had no holy places where they gathered.
No matter how many thousand Christians lived in a city, no matter how huge the city was, they did not have or do those things.
In the beginning they had leaders that they called elders, or bishops, or presbyters, but these were spiritually mature men whose primary work was to serve and care for Christians by providing spiritual leadership.
They were not authoritarians who controlled the church.
They were not gifted business men who cared for church business.
By today's standards, there was no business to take care of since there were no buildings and no properties.
These Christians, who were the church, were not like us.
If a group of them could visit with us this morning, everything we do would be very strange to them.
They met in homes without Bibles or song books or literature; printing had not been invented, and the majority could not read.
The songs we sing are not the songs they sung.
Our music was not their music; four part harmony did not exist.
I seriously doubt that we do anything as they did it, and I seriously doubt they did things in the same manner in the different parts of their world.
Jesus Christ definitely build his church.
He did not build it while he was alive, but his death did not prevent him from building it.
Jesus built his church upon the truth that he is the Christ, the Son of the living God.
By God's guidance, Peter announced to the Jewish world and to the non-Jewish world that Jesus was the Christ.
The church came into existence after Jesus' resurrection, but not even crucifixion stopped him from building his church.
The church belongs to Jesus, and only to Jesus.
Paul told the elders from Ephesus in Acts 20:28 that Jesus purchased it with his own blood.
He told the Ephesian congregation in Ephesians 1:22,23 that Jesus Christ is the head over all things to the church, and the church is his body.
When you hear the word church, what do you think?
Most of us think of a building when we think of the church.
We quickly explain that the church is the people and not the building.
But the truth is that when we think of the West-Ark Church of Christ we think about a building where Christians gather at 900 North Waldron Road in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
We think of ministries, activities, and assemblies that are associated with this building.
How can you have a church if you don't have a building? an address? assemblies and activities?
Is it not obvious that when the Christians in the New Testament heard the word "church" that they did not think of a building, or programs, or assemblies?
They did not have buildings.
Their assemblies occurred in small groups in homes.
But the word church obviously meant something when they thought about it.
They thought about a family of people who belonged to Jesus Christ.
They thought about a spiritual community of believers that Jesus the Christ sustained, guided, nurtured, and nourished.
The church was not a nation like Israel was a nation.
The church was not a religious institution like the pagan temples.
The church was simply the "called out" people, the people who were called to belong to God by following Jesus Christ.
That was the meaning of the word translated church: "the called out."
These were the people who trusted the Christ that God sent.
These were the people who willingly gave their lives to the Christ because he died for their sins.
These were the people who let Jesus Christ be Lord of their lives.
They were called out from everything that opposed God.
They were called into the forgiveness and the salvation of the Christ.
"I don't understand how that worked."
"There were thousands and thousands of Christians."
"But there were no buildings, no property, no printing, no Bibles, no collective assemblies, and no institution?"
"I just don't see how that worked."
But it did. There has never been a time in history when Christianity grew as fast, was as strong, or constructively influenced the world more.
"What happened to change this?"
For those first three hundred years Christianity was not a legal religion.
There were times of persecution, but most of the time it was not widespread.
Mostly those were times of intolerance because Christians believed in only one God, and the idolatrous world was deeply offended by that.
But every form of persecution, opposition, and intolerance could not stop the spread of the people who placed their faith in and gave their lives to Jesus the Christ.
Then in 313 A.D. Emperor Constantine issued an edict of toleration for Christians.
He also built the first building dedicated to Christian worship.
Almost as soon as it became legal, Christianity began an amazing transformation.
In time it became the ultimate institution dedicated to exercising authority and demanding control.
"But none of those things have anything to do with us." Are you sure?
Which is the more important in your religious life?
To be a person "called out" of a world that does not care about God, who is "called to" follow and serve Jesus Christ?
Or, to be a person who loyally follows "Church of Christ practices?"
I am scared. I am scared that gradually through this last one hundred years that we have convinced ourselves that our desires are God's concerns.
Gradually the focus of the church has shifted to what we want, what we like, what makes us comfortable as it shifted away from Jesus Christ's purposes.
May I meddle a minute? Let me illustrate this by talking about some things that do not matter to God but are of serious importance to us.
As I ask about these things, ask yourself: does this concern our personal desires and comfort, or God's purposes in Jesus?
The time that we assemble? Is that important to you? Why?
The songs that we sing? Is that important to you? Why?
Having anything but preaching when we assemble? Is that important to you? Why?
And these do not even touch the "important things."
Perhaps someone says, "David, you just want what you want."
I have been preaching for 45 years.
I have never worked with a congregation that was "what I wanted;" (that is probably good).
I have worked with a lot of elders, and I have never known an elder who said the church was just what he wanted it to be.
In fact, the elders that I have known that tried the hardest to control the church were the elders who were the unhappiest with the church.
This is a good congregation, and I am honored to be a part of it.
There are so many good things happening here.
So many are involved, so many accept responsibility, so many do wonderful things for Christ privately and quietly.
This is a loving, serving congregation!
An example: your outpouring of love and concern in recent deaths so touched visiting members of families that many were deeply moved by your love, and one person returned home and was baptized.
It is because we are an exceptional congregation; it is because there is so much love here for the Lord and each other; it is because our spiritual potential is enormous; that I want to issue some special challenges.
I am asking you to pray more than you have ever prayed in your life.
I am asking you to have more courage and faith than you have ever had.
"What do you want all of us to do?"
I want us to give the church back to Christ. I want us to be Christ's called out people.
I want us to restore Christianity as it has never been restored here.
I want us to commit ourselves to Christ's purposes in our personal lives.
I want us to commit ourselves to Christ's purposes in the congregation.
I want us to stop letting fear influence our decisions and start letting God use us as only God can.
I want us to stop trying to take care of God, and start trusting God to take care of us.
I want us to stop trusting "us" and start trusting God more deeply than we ever have.
I want us to know with all our hearts that nothing is as important as letting the Christ prepare us and others for eternity.
Prayer: God help us become the "called out." Help us be what Christ died for us to become. Our congregation, our community, our country desperately need your family!
Will you do it? Will you pray as you never prayed before? Will you help give this congregation to Jesus Christ? Will you let God use you to help restore Christianity?


"Hello, world. Where's Mom?" . . . .
We had a very prolific year with our guinea flock. And the hens did it all on their own, with no assistance from us. This group were lucky to be hatched inside one of the nesting boxes in the old chicken house. Two other batches were hatched "in the wild" hidden down in the creek bottom. We discovered a swarm of babies barely a day old running through the grass. Two Guinea moms had done the tag-team duty of sharing a nest and were they successful! We counted 16 tiny little fluff balls darting around and our attempts to catch them and bring them in to "safety" to be raised in the rabbit cage proved elusive. We did finally manage to gather up 14 of the keets from three separate batches and share them with a nearby ranch family who wanted to raise them.
"one, two, three–where is everyone else?" . . . .
From the moment they hatch, guinea babies are on the move and can dart through the grass like greased lightning. The hens go about their daily routine, traveling through the fields, the barnyard, up into the hills and beyond. The little ones are expected to keep up. They are so tiny they are largely invisible, moving along in a brown tide barely stirring the blades of grass. We watched from a distance, certain they would be gobbled up by predators. We noted how they were accepted into the entire flock and how they all traveled in a tight-knit group. When we introduced keets we raised separately from the flock the previous summer, the adults pecked at them and did not immediately accept them.
These baby guineas thrived in spite of our failed attempts to bring them in to safety. As they grew to become indistinguishable from the adults, it became apparent we had a problem. Too many guineas! With winter coming, we planned to move them into a smaller abode which would accommodate about a dozen total. We inquired whether the family who had previously taken the babies would like to have some adult birds. When they agreed, we were suddenly faced with two questions: 1) How would we catch them? and 2) What would we do with them once we caught them?
glorious guineas . . . .
I remembered helping my grandmother catch chickens that she planned to butcher. It was simply a matter of going with flashlights into the chicken house, selecting the birds she wanted, grabbing their legs and putting them in a gunny sack. I helped her with the butchering a couple of times, and quickly decided this was not my cup of tea. I had to hold their legs, lay them over a chopping block and she cut off their heads. I watched in horror as they spun around in a crazy dance, spurting blood, without their heads. But I digress. Catching the guineas would be easy–we would simply go into the chicken house– after dusk– with flashlights– grab some off the roost– put them in a wire cage we borrowed from neighbor Tom– and call the people who agreed to take them off our hands.
Guineas are another matter. They do not allow you to come into their house, after dark, with flashlights, and grab them off their roosts! They fly. Everywhere. Bouncing off the ceiling, the walls, the windows, off us! Running into corners, under the roosts, under the nesting boxes, everywhere out of reach, faster than we could move. Stirring up dust so thick you could not distinguish the birds flying at you, near you, away from you, behind you or over you. A tornado of dust whipped up by whirling dervishes, so dense you could not breathe! Gasping and choking, we were able to capture eight birds and place them in a jail of sorts to be taken away.
As we waited for the new owners to arrive, we went to wash up. The whole episode left me sad, and tears streaked the dirt on my face. I felt we had broken a trust with these wild creatures we invited to make a home with us. I remembered how excited we were the day we picked up a box of baby guineas at the post office, and the trials and tribulations we went through to raise them successfully. We were too successful! The whole episode was traumatic for us, knowing as we did that we had put the guinea fowl through a terribly frightening experience. Our only comfort was the knowledge that our guineas were going to a good home. It is our hope we gave away all our roosters!
Very sweet story, filled with the delights of country living. Wondering how those geese are doing. Fred and Ethel still around?
Fred, Ethel, Ricky and McGill have a new home for winter and are quite happy!


Grant Ullyot has been a season ticket holder from the beginning, so the red flags were easy for him to see.
Every year at this time, the Chilliwack Bruins would be in contact to make sure he was planning to renew his tickets. If he was at all hesitant, their sales staff would reassure him that the on-ice product was getting better, the ticket package was outstanding and he would not regret signing on for another year.
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And he did. Happily, Ullyot occupied a Grant Ullyot seat at Prospera Centre from Chilliwack's inaugural season of 2006-07 to this year. But three weeks ago, having heard nothing from the Bruins sales staff, he wandered down to the team's office to order his 2011-12 tickets.
Ullyot already had a bad feeling in his stomach from the last home playoff game. Walking out of the arena after a loss to Spokane, he and a friend were talking about next year's Bruins. Ryan Howse wasn't going to be back, nor was Brandon Manning. Kevin Sundher was good and Brandon Magee looked promising.
At the time, it was easier to laugh it off and hope for the best.
But now, with the sale and relocation of the team to Victoria a virtual certainty, Ullyot is struggling to come to grips with how it happened.
He's far from the only one to feel the sting of betrayal.
Ullyot acknowledged Chilliwack's own failure to draw crowds, a major factor in the league's willingness to move the franchise. In particular, he took note of the crowds for the recent playoff games, 2962 for game one and 3217 for game two.
Which raises the question, was this ever a Western Hockey League market?
Ullyot is unsure, but if another one set up shop in Chilliwack he knows he would be back in line to support it.
The fallback option if another WHL team can't be secured, which seems a long shot, is the return of junior A.
The Chiefs had a long and distinguished run in Chilliwack before the Bruins arrived to shove them out of town.
Ullyot could see himself supporting a BCHL franchise if all else fails.


If it is been a while since you shopped for a kitchen sink, you'll find there exists now a world of different types to choose from. There are stainless steel basins, double well sinks, fireclay sinks, concrete sinks with integrated draining boards and copper farm sinks, simply to name a few of the many designs available. One of these will be simply perfect for your project, but how do you determine between all the options? What materials suits your style? Once you have nailed down your setting, next up will be deciding on the fabric you'd like for your kitchen sink. Stone sinks, especially granite, can be extremely popular and the ultimate in long-lasting luxury. Hand created by a stone artisan from a single block of corian, marble, limestone, travertine or perhaps onyx, a stone kitchen sink is a treasure you'll value each time you use it.
Inianwarhadi - How to unclog a drain fix it in no time fab how. Unclog a drain using household items if you are tired of the stubborn, recurring clogs in your kitchen sink, bathtub, toilet or bathroom floor drain, then you no longer need to worry as we have you covered. Diy ways to clear a clogged drain angie's list. Plumbing experts say it won't hurt to use baking soda and vinegar to try and clear a clogged drain on a septic system, but it may not be effective you just need to be careful about what you put down the drain since it will end up in your backyard. How to unclog drains without chemicals mother earth news. Learn how to unclog drains without chemicals, unclogging drains is easier than you think, and you don't need expensive tools to get the job done in fact, some of the most common clogs can be. How to unclog a sink drain fast today's homeowner. Before using chemical cleaners or disassembling the pipe trap to unclog a sink drain, try one of these methods: drain snake: a drain snake is great for removing hair from slow draining bathroom sink or tub drains insert the drain snake down the sink drain until it reaches the clog, then pull it back up. How to unclog a bathtub drain with a plunger the spruce. Over time, the drain gradually clogs until you find yourself standing in the tub taking a shower with several inches of dirty water lapping at your ankles yuck you can easily unclog your bathtub drain with a basic plunger, but you have to seal the overflow drain first. How to unclog a drain with a snake dummies. Use a sink strainer: a clogged kitchen sink is usually the result of garbage or foreign objects entering the drain use a sink strainer to prevent garbage and small items from entering the drainpipe use a sink strainer to prevent garbage and small items from entering the drainpipe. How to unclog a floor drain terry's plumbing. How to unclog a floor drain floor drains, found in basements all across the united states, don't get clogged very often when they do, many clogs can easily be removed as a part of a diy project, provided that the homeowner has the right tools at his or her disposal. How to unclog a drain. Flush with boiling water one of the first and easiest things you can do is simply flush your drain with a tea kettle of boiling water it's not guaranteed to unclog physical or grease blockages. How to unclog a drain in 6 steps bob vila. Major systems; how to: unclog a sink drain put the phone down! there's no need to call the plumber in only six simple steps, you can unclog a drain that no longer flows as freely as it once did. Three simple ways to unclog a sink drain the spruce. Flush with hot water from the faucet once the drain starts to flow if you have extended the cable all the way through the trap without contacting a clog, then the clog is probably in the branch drain or the vertical drain stack in the wall past the branch drain to get at these pipes, you'll have to remove to the drain trap.


Hotel Fort Canning is one of the most atmospheric boutique hotels in Singapore. Sitting prettily on a hill right in the middle of the city's bustling CBD, the property has all the trappings of a heritage hotel even though its history as a place for lodging is fairly recent. The building housing it dates from 1926. It used to be the administration building of the British Far East Command HQ but was later occupied by the Japanese during World War II. The area surrounding the hotel, Fort Canning Park, is also known as the place where Singapore was surrendered to the Japanese in 1942.
The building was finally turned into an 86-room hotel back in 2011. While the exterior evokes colonial splendor, the hotel is surprisingly technologically-forward, as I would later find out. I have personally been quite curious about this property since I first heard about it back in 2011. As someone who has a thing for heritage hotels, I was also quite excited when the property invited me over one recent weekend for a stay.
Tip: While Hotel Fort Canning is geographically near Dhoby Ghaut MRT, it is probably not advisable to walk to the hotel if you are coming for the first time. You'd need to climb a flight of stairs – difficult if you are bringing luggage with you.
The lobby of Hotel Fort Canning is not particularly huge and in fact the construct reminds me of hotel lobbies like the Capella Singapore, where the lobby is housed in a heritage building, and the Villa Samadhi Singapore, which has a similar concept. However, Hotel Fort Canning seems to take it up a notch with its presentation of four archaeological pits housing artifacts from both the 14th and 19th centuries. The 14th century ones consist of items used by the royal household of the Majapahit kings while the 19th century ones are items associated with British colonial rule and Qing Dynasty wares. Apparently, the Fort Canning Park area used to be known as Forbidden Hill as the former kings and colonial rulers lived there. Today. there's nothing forbidden about that place as it's a popular place for a visit among locals, joggers as well as the odd history buff. At its peak, Fort Canning Park reaches an altitude of 61 meters above sea level, making it the highest natural point in the CBD.
For an 86-room property, Hotel Fort Canning has no less than 6 room types. For this instance, I stayed at a Premium Room which is two notches above the base level Deluxe Room.
Measuring roughly 39 square meters, the configuration of the Premium Room shows how the property thoughtfully incorporates the existing infrastructure into the room design. The concept here is thoroughly modern, with sleek furnishings from Italian designer Poltrona Frau and fabrics from Jim Thompson. The room can roughly be subdivided into three portions – the first is where the bed and wardrobe are, the second is the naturally-lit working space which originates as a veranda back in the colonial era and the third is the bathroom which also used to be part of the veranda.
Any guest checking-in at the Hotel Fort Canning will be shown personally to the room by the front desk. Other than presenting the hotel as service-oriented, this gesture is also necessary in a way. The technology behind the room controls is relatively advanced and some guests may need help in being shown how it works. Aspects such as the room temperature, curtains and mood lighting can be controlled through a remote set beside the bed.
All rooms at Hotel Fort Canning come with a Nespresso machine and the hotel thoughtfully includes 6 coffee capsules as part of the complimentary beverages at the minibar. The teabags come from TWG.
My favorite part of the room is perhaps the lounge/working area. Back in the colonial era, this used to be the veranda. To this day, one can still see reminders from this era especially when one looks out from the window and see an early 20th century style balcony. The Italian design is very much evident here especially with the funky lounge chair and the adjustable floor lamp. Mirrors are heavily used throughout the room to create a sense of space.
An increasingly common fixture in Singapore hotel rooms these days is the Handy Phone which allows for free local calls, international calls to some countries as well as mobile data. There is one, too, at Hotel Fort Canning.
A short corridor leads the way to the bathroom and what a marvelous bathroom it is. There's nothing like one decked in white for that luxurious feel. Naturally illuminated in the day, the bathroom comes with a separate shower stall and a bathtub. The only inconvenience here is that, as the building is only 3 floors high, the bathroom directly faced a pathway of Fort Canning Park. If any consolation, the path is partially covered by shrubbery but it's still a good idea to draw the curtains when doing one's personal business. To my understanding, those rooms facing the city don't have this problem as the hotel is situated high up on a hill.
One of the unique selling points of Hotel Fort Canning is its aperitif hour from 6PM to 7PM which staying guests get to enjoy. There is no club lounge here so this in a way replaces that. For an hour, guests get to have free-flowing alcohol plus some canapes.
In terms of facilities, the hotel has more in common with large chains as one finds everything from swimming pools, to a gym and even a spa. The property is part of a wider complex that includes a country club called The Legends Fort Canning Park so some of the facilities are shared. I dropped by the fitness centre for instance and found that the venue could very well qualify for a full-fledged gym. It has the complete set of equipments that one would probably need for a long-term exercise regimen.
Hotel Fort Canning also has not one but three swimming pools. For a property with just 86 rooms, this means guests will never find it too crowded at any time of the day. Those with sensitive skin like myself will also be relieved to know that the water used in the pool is chlorine free.
The spa called Chinois Spa is actually a third party with branches elsewhere in Singapore. However, the outlet at Hotel Fort Canning works closely with the hotel for tie-ups. One thing I noticed about Hotel Fort Canning is that it's very popular among couples looking for a romantic getaway. The hotel has a tendency to offer room packages with spa treatments or spa credits built in, as with their Valentine's room promotions for instance. During my stay, I managed to try their Fusion Massage which incorporates the best of a sports massage as well as that of an aromatherapy massage. The result was a deeply relaxing treatment where the therapist also worked to make sure any knots and fatigued muscles were relieved.
The Salon is Hotel Fort Canning's sole restaurant. Breakfast is served here and the venue is also open for lunch and dinner. I got to try the food at The Salon on two occasions, for breakfast (as part of the room stay) and for dinner. Outside of breakfast hours, The Salon presents an eclectic menu with both local dishes as well as international ones. House specialties include the Lobster Nasi Lemak, Chicken Roulade while desserts like the Chocolate Lava Cake prove to be popular among the mostly local clientele. Lunch and dinner sets with a main and dessert or appetizers are also available for S$34++.
The breakfast spread here is relatively modest but most dishes were of good quality. I personally found it well suited to my own taste bud. On one hand, I can have local favorites like nasi lemak but I can also opt for healthier alternatives such as steamed broccoli if needed.
Eggs are made to order. I love to have pancakes during breakfast and thought it was a delight to see it as part of the made-to-order menu. This ensures this breakfast staple reaches my table hot.
For a boutique hotel, the Hotel Fort Canning pleasantly provides a comprehensive hotel stay experience. No wonder then that the property is so popular among leisure travelers and locals for staycations. Its location within the Dhoby Ghaut area also makes it accessible while its hillside location affords an "away-from-it-all" kind of vibe. For locals looking for staycation ideas, this hotel's 6 eclectic room types means that there's always a different experience to be had with each stay.


In the world of anime, a sword is quite possibly the most common weapon used. It is not unusual to see someone's favorite character poised with arms stretched above the head, fixing to deliver the fatal blow.
This replica sword carries the look of elegance with the black and gold accents. This piece has a total length of 42 inches. The slender yet non-sharpened blade is made from stainless steel and has a chisel tip. The handle resembles a captain?s handle and measures 9.75 inches long, made from cast aluminum. A formed brass colored hand guard wraps securely around one's fist for added support.
This piece comes with a matching scabbard to store and protect this attractive piece.


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Blitz the Ambassador at the Knitting Factory
|In Hip Hop, Live Performances
|By Maggie Walsh
On Wednesday, I went to one of the last hip hop shows at New York's famed Knitting Factory (which if you don't know is shutting it's doors next month) and caught Blitz the Ambassador's set (also there were Amanda Diva and Che Grand).
Blitz, who hails from Ghana, is one of those performers I expect you'll be hearing a lot about in the future. He's performed all over — from Alaska to SOBs — and he captivates any audience he goes in front of — I've seen him 3 or 4 times now, and every time he's got great energy and an even better show. His mantra is "good hip hop isn't on the radio" (complete with an illustration of a suit-wearing man with a stereo for a head shooting through the radio).
Blitz is a rare find in today's hip hop world, and I love what he's bringing to the table. Great lyrics, awesome live shows (EVERY time — such energy), and of course, he's an amazing emcee to top it all off.
Video footage after the jump.
What I love most is his live music — he brings a horn section to every show, but he'll also bring out hand drums, a string section (!!), you name it, he's all about GOOD MUSIC. He's working on his album which is scheduled to come out next year — in the mean time, hit up his MySpace and check out the tracks "Breathe" and "Home," two of my favorites.
A couple videos from his show at the Knitting Factory (how awesome is that horn section?!!):
And check out his set for "Remembering the Future" at SOBs:
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Onboarding in Tough Economic Times: Build Engagement and Promote Retention
By Kevin Wheeler March 5, 2009 July 22, 2015
Even when times are really tough, most organizations are still recruiting. And, given the times, the people they are recruiting are critical to product design, service delivery, and ultimately profitability.
Keeping these people engaged from day one is the challenge. Other employees are not upbeat; many are feeling overworked and under-appreciated; and everyone has a fear of what tomorrow may bring. So how can you be positive and create an atmosphere that will build commitment and engagement?
Employees who have gone through some sort of onboarding process — one that is more than the usual paper-processing bureaucracy — report feeling better connected to corporate strategy and to the company culture. This translates into engagement and a feeling of belonging.
There at least three things that orientation or assimilation programs can do for you.
First of all, they help new hires feel that they are part of a larger organization and that they are important. By introducing new employees to senior management and by spending time to build in them an appreciation of the organization's past and future direction, these programs create a sense that management is in control and has a strategy for success.
Second, they help convey the culture of the organization so that decisions get made that are more in line with accepted practices and that help the organization function more smoothly.
Third, they help new employees get up to speed more quickly. Given downsizing and the changes that have taken place in many organizations, helping new employees know what's what and who's who will make a significant difference on their time to productivity. Some new hires take as long as a year to reach full productivity, especially if their jobs depend upon interacting with many other employees or upon linking work from different parts of the firm. Inexperienced employees, especially college hires, can have long learning curves that can be significantly shortened with good upfront education.
Here are some tips on designing an onboarding experience that will engage new employees and get them productive faster:
Tip #1: Address potential concerns upfront
Develop a program that has substance and that addresses the serious issues effectively. Some of the new employees may be wondering if they have made the right decision, or whether management has a clear vision for emerging from this downturn. The content might include briefings on the vision and strategy of the organization as well as on its values and fiscal goals. An overview of the finances by the CFO and a greeting from some senior-level executive should be encouraged.
Tip #2: Stretch your program out
After an intensive one to two day session up-front to start things off, subsequent activities may extend over several months at periodic intervals. Some programs include rotational assignments; others may include special projects that are designed to expose the new employee to parts of the company he would not normally have any contact with. For example, an executive could be given an assignment to find out something about the manufacturing operations that would require her to actually go to the factory and gather data. This way she sees how other employees work and begins to get a feel for the culture in action. Scheduling events out several months gives you the opportunity to get into topics in an in-depth way that short programs cannot. They also signals that your organization is here to stay and cares about the future.
Tip #3: Take advantage of the intranet
Every employee needs to get used to using the corporate intranet and become familiar with how to get things done using these tools. A portion of many onboarding programs are now developed as e-learning modules and can be offered to the employee and their family before they even start. New employees can get their spouse involved in choosing benefits and in learning about the firm and its history. The more spouses are part of the work life, the less chance that someone will leave on a whim. Usually when a spouse feels connected to the workplace as well, decisions will not be made hastily but only after some conversation and discussion. Topics that can be covered best in e-learning modules include the history of the firm, organization structure, and of course, the benefits offered. Some onboarding programs have as much as 40% of the total content delivered over the Internet.
Tip #4: Educate managers deeply about the need to provide meaningful discussion and reflective work experiences.
Many recent surveys show that the relationship with the manager is one of the most significant in an employee's work life. Most employee turnover is ultimately caused by that relationship (or lack of it), which makes the ability to assimilate new employees a core competence of managers. An employee's immediate manager controls all career progression, educational opportunities, and the assignment of projects. So a manager who takes time to discuss issues with a new employee, who shows concern over that person's assimilation, and who knows what the employee can do and wants to do, will make wiser decisions and build loyalty over time.
The manager should be included as part of the onboarding process. Some firms have the managers attend a session designed to provide the employee with an initial set of goals — perhaps for the first 30 to 60 days. Others include the manager in teambuilding exercises or have a luncheon where the manager sits with the new employee. At the executive level, the CEO can invite new hires to dinner at his or her home or set up a special quarterly new executive dinner and reception. The key is to make sure the manager has a real role in both the formal process of onboarding as well as in the informal one that happens every day.
Tip #5: Assign mentors or coaches to each new employee for the first 90 days of employment.
Research shows very clearly that providing a mentor who can offer insights into the corporate culture — who can explain the organizational structure and help the new employee understand economic and strategic decisions — is a major contributor to increased productivity and lower turnover. These mentors should be individuals who are exemplars of the kind of behavior and results orientation your firm would like all its employees to exhibit. The role of these mentors can be very simple — as simple as going to lunch once a week with the new hire to show them the ropes and transmit some of the tacit culture that is never articulated or often even acknowledged in formal sessions. These mentors are the vehicles to educate the new hire, and they should be trained to serve as listeners who can intervene quietly with a manager if an issue arises. They need to be respected and well networked in the organization.
Some of these programs might also be used to encourage current employees to stay and making them open to everyone might be a good option to consider. In tough times people need support, reassurance, and honest answers. The more you can provide this right at the start of the employment experience, the stronger your organization's culture will be and the better its retention of key people.
Kevin Wheeler
Kevin Wheeler is a globally known speaker, author, futurist, and consultant in talent management, human capital acquisition and learning & development. He has founded a number of organizations including the Future of Talent Institute, Global Learning Resources, Inc. and the Australasian Talent Conference, Ltd. He hosts Future of Talent Retreats in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. He writes frequently on LinkedIn, is a columnist for ERE.net, keynotes, and speaks at conferences and events globally, and advises firms on talent strategy. He has authored two books and hundreds of articles and white papers. He has a new book on recruiting that will be out in late summer of 2016. Prior to his current work, he had a 20+year corporate career in several San Francisco area tech and financial service firms. He has also been on the faculty of San Francisco State University and the University of San Francisco. He can be reached at kwheeler@futureoftalent.org.
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En Gedi Nature Reserve is located on the Eastern edge of Judean Desert, on the shore of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth (approximately 400m below sea level). The reserve contains vast differences in elevation over relatively short distances and as a result, one of its distinguishing features is its sheer cliffs. The reserve covers an area 3,587.5 acres and was designated a protected nature reserve in 1972.
The combination of the reserve's geographic location, topographic composition, warm temperatures and lack of cold days, coupled with the abundance and quality of the water, make it possible for a variety of flora and fauna, representing different geographic regions, to survive within the territory of the En Gedi Reserve.
I went here via bus #5 in Jerusalem Central Bus Station departing at 0800H, fare at 37.5ils ($10.7) with travel time of 45mins. Admission to David waterfalls costs 29ils ($8.3).


Amman, Jordan (May 2016) – Samsung has announced the launch of the Samsung Safety Screen application that helps users, especially young children, hold their mobile devices at an ideal viewing distance from their eyes.
Available for free to all Android devices on the Google Play store, the Samsung Safety Screen runs in the background on mobile devices and can even be password-enabled by parents. Employing advanced facial recognition software, a friendly animation pops up shutting down the screen when the device is held too close the eye, unlocking only once the device is held at the minimum recommended safe distance.
According to the Vision Council*, there is an increase in myopia that scientists attribute to a mix of genetic and environmental factors, including increasing near-range activities such as the use of digital devices, and decreasing exposure to natural light through outdoor activities. Digital eye strain can also affect children and teens, whose eyes may fatigue after long periods of use.
Developed by Samsung Gulf Electronics in collaboration with Leo Burnett MENA with an aim to deliver innovation that transforms people's lives, the Samsung Safety Screen application has already been awarded at the recent Dubai Lynx awards. Earlier this year, among other regional innovations, Samsung introduced KalimaLock – a smart application aimed to revive the use of the Arabic language among younger audiences. The Samsung-developed KalimaLock application teaches users to write and pronounce words in Arabic, as well as providing their many meanings and connotations.


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Said to be the world's most visited place, Times Square feels like the center of the universe. Soak up the culture and the commerce, right inside the beating heart of this city. Here a magical magnetism blends with over-the-top moxie that is so authentically New York, electricity alone could never fire up this buzz. When you stand still for a moment in Times Square, your uniqueness (and everyone else's), becomes beautifully clear. And as a guest of Kimpton Muse Hotel, you and your individuality are celebrated. Are there other hotels in Times Square? Well, sure. But none with the heart, community and sense of fun that we have. Join us at Kimpton Muse Hotel, where we welcome you with open arms and that vibrant Kimpton energy that's brighter than any neon light.


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Music Reviews: H.I.M. - "Tears On Tape"
For over 20 years now Finnish rockers H.I.M. have been unleashing their version of "love metal" onto the masses. Sometimes with extraordinary results. And other times just slightly missing the mark. The bands latest album, "Tears On Tape", is another gothic masterpiece with everything you expect from Ville Valo and the boys. Lots of heavy Sabbath inspired power chords infused with melodic, and sometimes melon collie lyrics about love, loss and death.
"All Lips Go Blue" has the H.I.M. stamp all over it. Complete with layered vocals in the chorus and Linde Lindstrom's wha wha shredding guitar solo. This is everything I love about this band wrapped into just under 4 minutes. When Ville sings "My heart, so violently beats along. Bleeding me to want to end it all." it makes me wonder how a song with such sorrow can rock so hard.
The albums first single and title track just drips with angst and beauty. It's a somewhat sad tune, but at the same time you just can't help but sing along. The wonderful piano playing of Burton really accentuates Ville's vocal approach to the point of perfection on this track. And the band, Linde, Midge (bass) and Gas (drums) never push the music over the edge here. Instead they give the song depth and texture where it's needed the most.
The album also has some major rockers as well in the form of "Hearts At War" with a sound that reminds me of "Wings Of A Butterfly" from the 2005 album Dark Light. It shows how well this band gels together. They never overstep or try to outshine each other. Instead they each bring out the very best in everyone else. The drum beat is powerful and when the bass and guitars collide it's so heavy that it could bring walls down with it's sound and fury.
Now, if I had to take something away from this album, it would have to be the 4 "instrumental" tracks. Where I can see how album opener "Unleash The Red" fits in well going into "All Lips Go Blue", I get lost with "Trapped In Autumn", "Lucifer's Chorale" and especially "Kiss The Void". I'm left wondering what the purpose was for 4 instrumentals that seem somewhat out of place on this collection of songs.
But even with that being said, I think "Tears On Tape" is a great album. It shows that H.I.M. are not ready to slow down just yet. They still have some great songs left in them. And as long as they keep releasing quality albums like this one, I'll keep listening and buying them.
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