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Sarah Giddings, a rising junior at Archbishop Spalding High School, earned her Girl Scout Gold Award after installing a Little Free Library at Tick Neck Park.
To share her love of the written word with a younger generation of kids, Pasadena resident Sarah Giddings installed a Little Free Library at Tick Neck Park as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. The "library" looks like a cross between a mailbox and a birdhouse, and it's just as charming. Borrowers are free to stop by, browse through the handful of books, and borrow one. They're also encouraged to leave a book for others.
Sarah worked with Kelly Carter, branch manager of the Riviera Beach Library, to develop a literacy information brochure, which she'll have in the library box and at the Riviera Beach Library, which also donated books.
Sarah just finished her sophomore year at Archbishop Spalding High School. In addition to reading and writing, she enjoys singing.


Lemon Balm is a herb, member of the mint family, which is supposed to help people that suffer from heartburn, indigestion and bloating. It is produced by NutraSanus, a producer with experience in producing and shipping supplements.
The company was recently purchased by another, larger dealer of herbal supplements. This is no cause for concern though, as both companies have a good reputation and are acknowledged as viable sources of information and products. You can order Lemon Balm directly from the company website and they also have a refund policy that might prove attractive for potential customers.
Aside from the advertised usage, Lemon Balm might also help people suffering from insomnia and stress. It can also be used to treat cold sores, either by consumption as a tea or applied topically.
As a member of the mint family, there are claims that Lemon Balm can also be used in aromatherapy, providing people with comfort and a mild sedative effect.
Lemon Balm contains: Lemon Balm Extract.
Lemon Balm is a member of the mint family and is most popular for its use in aromatherapy, due to the soothing and anxiolytic effect that it's been reported to have.
It has proven effective against herpes simplex (the most common cause of cold sores), which lead to stipulations that the product might have an antiviral effect. These claims are not supported by research though, as tests in this sense are still being conducted.
The anxiolytic and mildly sedative actions that Lemon Balm has have been proven in some studies, although the majority of studies regarding these properties have proven inconclusive so far.
One claim that is supported by medical proof is that Lemon Balm has antibacterial and antioxidant properties, although the former is less potent in this plant than it is in other herbal extracts.
Because the product is a natural extract, it is considered safe for use by all ages; the only counter-indication is for people taking thyroid medication, because Lemon Balm is believed to inhibit the absorption of such products.
most available information regarding the effects is based on testimonials rather than medical proof.
As a herbal extract, Lemon Balm has been around for quite a number of years; however, a lot of the information regarding this plant seems to be ambiguous. While NutraSanus claims that this product is mainly intended for indigestion and heartburn, there is little medical proof that the plant has any such effect on the gastrointestinal system.
That is not to say that Lemon Balm doesn't work; there is an overwhelming amount of testimonials and opinions regarding this supplement, most people praising it for its sedative effects and claiming that its antioxidant properties greatly improved the functioning of their body.
Because the product is completely natural and there are no reported side-effects, there seems to be little to lose when trying Lemon Balm, except for the shipping costs which are not covered by the insurance company. Ultimately it is up to the consumer to decide whether this is the right product for them.


St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank of Australia has a new prepaid MasterCard that it'll be giving away to clients for the Christmas season.
"We have a suite of card services available but this gift card is yet another option for everyone to enjoy banking at National. It is very ideal for the Christmas Season and may be used by persons who may not be able to hold a card under different circumstances. It is nothing like what has been given before; it is more flexible and can be used anywhere."
Happy Holidays from the Prepaid Card Expo!


There are several Formal VICIdial Training options available.
Our vicidial.org project website has manuals available for both the agent interface as well as the admin interface.
If you just have a few questions or you want us to walk you through a specific function, we can walk you through most process right over the phone. Just contact us to set up a support account and we can help you today.
We also offer public training courses. We have a two-day Manager training course where we explain the many options in the manager interface. We have a one-day Administrator training course where we explain installation and configuration of VICIdial as well as trouble shooting. We even offer an expert training course where participants can submit topics in advance and they will be explained in detail.
Another service we offer is to option to go on-site to train you at your location. We will send one of our expert trainers to your location. They will cover any of the other training course and do so in a manor that is specific to your installation. Contact us for a quote.
The Vicidial Group has several online tutorials and walk-throughs available, and more will be added in time.


When looking to find diapers, sometimes it's hard to find the ones that you want for cheap. But, there are ways to find great sales for this. Here, we'll dive into what to consider when looking for diaper sales, and why they matter.
Probably one of the biggest things to remember is to stockpile. What does this mean? It means, when you see a sale, you buy a lot more than what you would have initially.
Why is that? Well, wouldn't it be nice to not have to buy diapers for three years, and you only need to get it once or twice? This is something a lot of parents like, and if they want to save money till the child is fully toilet trained, this is your best bet.
I personally would look for diaper sales where you can buy n bulk, and there are wholesale retailers that will help you as well if you need it, and from there you can start buying the diapers that you need right away.
Some diapers will run smaller or larger than others. The Little Snugglers diapers, for example, are smaller than the Snug and Dry diapers, both of which are claiming to be the same size. You should get a variety of different diapers, and from there, use the smaller ones first obviously before you go to the larger ones.
Yes, the size of the package matters. There are some diaper packs that are bigger than others, and you'll notice that you could be missing out on a few diapers that are the same size, simply due to package alone. You should try to get the Snug and Dry baby diapers in both sizes 1 and 2 ideally, since they tend to be cheaper, and they give you more.
You should check all the diapers that you are getting, and compare the prices of these and the number per package. If you're not set on one specific diaper, you can get several more that cost the same, and if your child isn't picky, this can make a world of a difference.
When buying this, you want to figure out how much you're willing to pay, and whether they're worth buying or nah. If you're not sure, you should first and foremost look at ads to see the price for the diaper and also the wipes in the area. Figure out the "buy price" and from there, stick to this, and you should never go past that. You should try to ideally pay no more than 14 cents per diaper, since they do vary a lot in the costs based on each diaper, and you can figure it out by using the size 3 diapers. This is good because usually, they're the same price in each package no matter how many you will get.
You should, when looking at sales, look at the sale price, divide it by the number of diapers, and from there, you'll have a good feel for what price you're paying for each of those.
It's important to know where the best deals are. Places, like Rite-aid, CVS, and even Walgreens have store rewards that give you money back, and you can use coupons and sales to get really good prices. CVS, for example, has diapers for 10 bucks each, and when you get 30 dollars worth of them, you get 10 extra bucks so you can get three packages of these, and then use a coupon and save a lot, and you can get diapers for super cheap if you know about this.
The second best place for diapers, if you don't feel like going out to the store, is Amazon. Yes, you can order diapers online, and Amazon is a retail giant, so you're getting some amazing bang for your buck. They even will give you prices for each diaper, so you can find out just how much it is, and keep it right under the 13-14 cents per diaper, and you can get these shipped to you, so yes, you can save yourself a trip to the store.
The best thing to do is to look. Look at all of the deals, figure out for yourself if they're worth it, and if they are, take full advantage of them. you'd be surprised at how different this will be, and how much of a difference this will end up making. Diapers don't have to be super expensive, but if you know about where the deals are, and if you know about the best places to look, you'll be able to create a wonderful and worthwhile experience, and from there, make it so that you have a better, more rewarding time overall, and a much happier time finding diapers for your little one.
Probably the most expensive item for a baby is a diaper. Unless you're doing cloth diapers, you'll need to buy these. That's why, it's important that you know where to get them, and the different means to do so. If you know how to get the right diapers, and you're able to save money, you'll be on the right track to success. If you're ready to make a change, and you're ready to truly make a difference with your life, now is the time, and you can do so easily with the tips that were given here so you know how to create the best diaper sale possible.


THE ENGLISH BEAT featuring DAVE WAKELING return with their first studio album since 1982 from the U.K. band. The brand new collection, HERE WE GO LOVE, features 13 songs is set for self-release on JUNE 15th marking 36 years since their last studio album, SPECIAL BEAT SERVICE, featuring their classics "Save It For Later" and "I Confess."
The new record was assembled over the past two years during breaks between touring. WAKELING'S lyrics draw from observing life; and given the tumultuous events with a politcal edge. Blending wit and wisdom, and of course Ska, Punk, Soul, Reggae, Pop and anything else that came to hand in the melting pot that was late-'70s BIRMINGHAM, THE ENGLISH BEAT were ahead of the time and creating a hybrid sound that came in part to define their times.
THE ENGLISH BEAT will begin a run of U.S. tour dates in HERMOSA BEACH, CA on MAY 4th.


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3.5% - Increase in the amount of milk a cow produces if it's given a name. 23% - Percentage of those aged 18-24 who do not drink at all, a rise of 6% on last year. Sales of no or low alcohol beer are up 30% since 2016, driven largely by this age group. 3 trillion - Number of trees on planet Earth. In comparison, there are only 100 billion stars in the milky way. £18,900 - Price fetched by Megan, a two-and-a-half-year-old border collie, at an auction in North Yorkshire, making her the world's most expensive sheepdog. She's off the the US to herd cattle at a ranch in Oklahoma. 46% - Percentage fall of Bordeaux wines to the US since October, following Trump's imposition of 25% tariffs on French wines. Makers have been forced to cut prices, resulting in a noticable drop in the price for British buyers. $5,900 - Average value of cars that stopped for pedestrians in a US study. The average value of cars which ignored pedestrians was $8,000. £283.10 - Average cost to become a Premier League mascot this season, up from £191 last year. West Ham charge the most at £700.
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I got home yesterday around 6:30 from my trip to Stampin' Up!'s event, OnStage Local in Vancouver, Washington. I'm glad I went even though the trip down was just awful! It rained the whole way, sometimes in buckets. and the traffic in Seattle was horrible. Our over-imaginative GPS. Michelle, kept trying to reroute us around the slowdowns, but ended up getting us in worse jams! It took us a wearying 11 hours to get there. But once that was over, we had a great time! I showed up bright and early at 7:30 am and checked in and got my awesome tote bag, which I will show you a photo of tomorrow! Almost right off the bat, we got to see the new Occasions 2015 catalogue reveal! I can't tell you much until tomorrow, but it is EPIC! I can barely contain myself, but there is a publication ban until the other demos who didn't attend OnStage get to see it tonight!
This one is from Deborah Dodson. I love the variegated blue and green on her ornament!
This one, from Debbie Hendrix, is one of my very favourites. Great layout and look how she accented the beautiful DSP!
Carol Sanderson made this pretty card. Am I looking at dyed ribbon here??
I didn't get the Flurry of Wishes stamp set and matching punch but these next two cards make me wish that I did! No info with this one.
Same stamp set for a card by Sharon Skelton! I love the Blackberry Bliss and Silver accents!
Thanks for this one, Darla Lorbeski! A great use of the Sleighride Edgelits and Delicate Ornaments Thinlits.
Here's a non-Christmas one by Angela McCormack! Simple, but pretty choice of colours and paper! Very effective!
More Embellished Ornaments and Delicate Ornament Thinlits in this striking card by Jill Gates!
Isn't this cute? I love the combination of the Woodland Embossing Folder and the Snow Place stamp set with the Snow Friends framelits! Thanks again, Jill Gates!
I do believe this is my very favourite of the bunch, but there was no information with the swap, sadly! But so effective for a monochromatic card. The Work of Art brush strokes, the image from Happy Scenes stamp set, heat embossed with Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder and the sentiment from Versatile Christmas on a panel dry embossed with the Softly Falling Embossing Folder! Genius!
I hope you enjoyed this share and pop back tomorrow to see some photos from the event!
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The Sky Is Falling: How Vampires, Zombies, Androids, and Superheroes Made America Great for Extremism
Peter Biskind
New Press
An investigation of the increasing "extremism" of popular television and film, in which apocalyptic scenarios reinforce the all-or-nothing climate of polarized politics.
Positive David Wineberg,
We have abandoned human stories for ever more extreme situations. Everything seems to be based on superheroes lifted from 1950s comic books for 15 year old white boys. To attribute left or right wing political expressions to these setups is a bit of a stretch ... But Biskind successfully makes the case that films exhibit these properties, consistently and thoroughly, intentionally or not. And he has great fun doing it. Peter Biskind is very entertaining himself. He swerves in and out of Trump, Bush, Reagan and Nixon criticism. This is not mere Hollywood gossip. Biskind references the likes of Chomsky, Locke and Shakespeare in his comparisons and analyses. He describes films in loving detail so that even though I have not seen many of them (to my own satisfaction after reading this), I have a total handle on the plot and the characters (without having to sit through 11 years of the tv series). The book never sags, but there isn't a crying need for so much reconfirmation. I got it, early on ... I particularly like Biskind's habit of changing endings. If a film is centrist, the character in question would necessarily end up a certain way, but if the same film were extremist, his/her fate would have been much different, and Biskind describes it perfectly.
Pan Patton Oswalt,
We're in the middle of an upheaval. The paranoid, extremist politics that Biskind wants to trace back to franchise and comic-book properties are far too chaotic and changeable to withstand his schematic dot-connecting ... Biskind's book is as shaky as a set of surveyor's tools in the middle of a hurricane. It's too soon ... For those who agree to take it, the journey in The Sky Is Falling isn't as propulsive or as fun as in Biskind's other books ... After a while it feels like being led through plodding, 4/4 time dance steps ... Biskind, despite his journalistic élan, is not as sure-footed a guide through 21st-century nerd culture as he was through the fascinating minefield of cocaine, conflict and creativity in Easy Riders. It's alarming how many things he flat-out whiffs in these pages ... There are glaring, misremembered details of scenes and plots, which force the reader to go back or, worse, muddle Biskind's larger argument ... As a country and a culture, we aren't on the 'other side' of the extremist upheaval we're seeing now. To bring flowers before the funeral's even started feels pointless ... I'd love to see a man of his insights return for a rematch in, say, 10 years. Things should have calmed down by then.
Mixed Tom Carson,
Because The Sky Is Falling deals in large part with the superhero franchises and fantasy spectaculars that have pretty much taken over the moviegoing world...you might expect Biskind to serve up a similar—albeit more cynical—mix of deal porn and entertainingly rendered filmland personalities. But a handful of interview quotes aside, there's basically no reportage in the book, and not a single juicy, behind-the-scenes anecdote ... He's obviously right that traditional pop culture's most reliable and often only message—'Everything's fantastic,' more or less—has been replaced by its pulp counterpart, 'Everything's drastic.' (My words, not his.) ... Enlightened fellow though he may be, he nonetheless belongs to the demographic whose once-unchallenged status and cultural sway are being earmarked for the glue factory—and it shows. He correctly spots this transformation-exalting stuff's origins in stories, beloved by liberals eager to atone for their genocidal forebears, about white men turning against their fellow invaders to adopt Native American ways. Yet the recognition only triggers the most unhinged passage in the book ... It's hard not to conclude that, in this book, labels like 'mainstream' and 'centrist' simply mean whatever validates its seventy-eight-year-old author's own crankily beleaguered place in the cultural food chain. 'Extremist' means whatever threatens or demotes it ... the book's ultimate failure is one of empathy—i.e., any detectable desire to understand why contemporary moviegoers and TV viewers thrive on this stuff, which may require a susceptibility to its attractions he doesn't share.
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Ukraine and Ireland: Overcoming Mighty Neighbors
What do Ukraine and Ireland have in common, in their struggles with Russia and the UK?
By Alexei Bayer, February 8, 2014
Riot police in Kiev, Ukraine (Credit: photo.ua - Shutterstock.com)
In the Russian Empire, Ukraine was known as Malorossia, or "Little Russia."
The Romans called today's Ireland Micra Britannia, "Little Britain."
Though the Irish and Ukrainians acquiesced to colonial rule, they fiercely clung to their identities.
Both countries had their religion as a source of strength.
In Ireland, it was the Roman Catholic faith. In Ukraine, Greek Catholicism.
The Irish and the Ukrainians have a true anarchic streak.
In the 19th century, nationalist pro-independence movements began to gather momentum in Ireland and Ukraine.
The Irish and Ukrainians advanced their claims when London and Moscow had difficulties.
The Irish rose up in 1916, as Britain was being bled white by the Great War.
The Ukrainians tried to create a national state after World War I and after the German invasion in 1941.
Ireland suffered the Great Famine when its potato crops failed between 1845 and 1852.
Ukraine was put through an even worse man-made genocide by starvation engineered by Stalin.
Hundreds of thousands all over Ukraine have taken to the streets to take democracy into their own hands. They are protesting the corrupt rule of their thuggish president, Viktor Yanukovich. But their ultimate goal is to bring their country into the United Europe — and out of the grasp of its giant eastern neighbor.
On the alphabetical list of countries, Ukraine sits right next to the UK. Historically and culturally, though, it is far closer to Britain's neighbor and long-time colony, Ireland.
Ireland is situated on the northeastern periphery of Europe, at the edge of the known world — as seen by the mainland Europeans until Columbus's 1492 voyage.
The name of Ukraine, meanwhile, is derived from a Slavic word meaning "borderline" or "periphery." Furthermore, in the Russian Empire, Ukraine was known as Malorossia, or "Little Russia." No surprise, then, that the Romans called the smaller of the two large British Isles (today's Ireland) Micra Britannia, or "Little Britain."
Ukraine is huge in terms of territory (it's the second-largest country in Europe). However, in relative terms, compared to the major power next door, it is "smaller" than Ireland.
The British Isles had been inhabited by Celtic tribes until, in the late Roman period, Anglo-Saxons began settling there.
The nexus between Russia and Ukraine is even closer. The Russian state officially claims its origins from Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. And Moscow was founded by a Kievan prince.
Both England and the Duchy of Muskovy grew strong over time, first fighting to repel or expel foreign invaders and then turning their attention to smaller and weaker neighbors.
England's control over Ireland was established at the turn of the 17th century, making it the first English colony. Ukraine fell under Russian rule 50 years later. Ireland gained independence in 1922, while Ukrainians had to wait nearly 70 years more, until the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Even though at different periods the Irish and the Ukrainians seemed to acquiesce to colonial rule, they fiercely clung to their identity and resisted assimilation. Both had their religion as a source of strength.
In Ireland, it was the Roman Catholic faith. In Ukraine, Greek Catholicism. The latter traces its origins to Kiev's adoption of Christianity a thousand years ago. While Greek Catholics may be a distinct and often persecuted minority, their church always kindled the fires of Ukrainian nationalism. It did so not only in Russia, but also in neighboring Poland, Hungary and Romania.
The Brits are notoriously law-abiding. In contrast, the Russians have little respect for the rule of law. They are, however, docile and tolerate oppression by their rulers without complaint.
Not so the Irish or the Ukrainians. They have a true anarchic streak, which in Ireland manifests itself in the persistence of the Travellers groups. As to Ukraine, anarchism exploded during the Russian Civil War in the years 1917-22. Back then various nationalist and populist gangs roamed the country's steppes and a full-fledged Anarchist movement, led by Nestor Makhno, gained tens of thousands of followers.
In the 19th century, nationalist pro-independence movements began to gather momentum in both Ireland and Ukraine. Given the power of their colonial masters, it looked like a hopeless task at first. That's why both the Irish and the Ukrainians didn't hesitate to advance their claims when London and Moscow found themselves in difficulties.
The Irish rose up in 1916, as Britain was being bled white by the Great War, and refused to join the global alliance against Hitler during World War II. The Ukrainians similarly tried to create their national state during the chaotic aftermath of World War I and after the German invasion in 1941.
The Brits did their best to transport the Irish to far-flung colonies or to make them emigrate. As a result, the Irish diaspora today is estimated at some 70 million, approximately 11 times larger than Ireland's population.
Ukrainians were sent en masse to Siberia and the Russian Far East. Today, Ukrainian last names are far more common in these regions than Russian ones. The worldwide Ukrainian diaspora is smaller than the Irish one, but in Canada, for example, Ukrainians and their descendants number 1.2 million.
Famines as joint history
And then there were the famines. Ireland suffered the Great Famine when its potato crops failed between 1845 and 1852. As many as two million perished (or up to 25% of the population) and another million emigrated.
Ukraine, which before World War I was known as the breadbasket of Europe, was put through an even worse man-made genocide engineered by Stalin and his henchmen. Known in Ukrainian as Holodomor, its scale and senseless cruelty rivals those of the Holocaust. During the 1932-33 collectivization drive, as many as 10 million Ukrainians were starved to death out of a population of 40 million – the same terrible 25% as in Ireland.
Both countries are now free and have national governments, but they are not yet rid of the shadow of their former colonial masters — not least because of lingering territorial issues.
The Irish, for their part, regard Northern Ireland as an artificially created majority-Protestant enclave occupied by Britain. Meanwhile, the Russians decry the fact that the Crimea, with its majority Russian population, was arbitrarily transferred to Ukraine in 1954. Ukraine's Eastern industrial heartland, which is President Yanukovich's power base, has a large ethnic Russian population and gravitates toward Russia.
Finally, both countries have cherished their own language. Once the sole purview of linguistic and literary scholars, Irish is now used on a radio and television station. And even though most Ukrainians speak Russian well — almost as well as the Irish speak English — they have been able to preserve their own distinct language. It is widely spoken and there is a vast — and growing — body of literature written in Ukrainian.
The Irish have traditionally identified with the Poles and their struggle for freedom and for their own national state. They are obvious parallels between two Catholic nations being oppressed by – and constantly rebelling against – an overwhelming colonial power of a different confession.
But in fact, the Ireland-Ukraine pairing may be closer. As Ukrainians fight security forces on the barricades in Kiev and other Ukrainian cities, this history — and its parallels with Ireland — should be kept in mind.
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Tags: famine, United Kingdom, revolution, Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovich, Soviet Union, Ireland, emigration, Roman Catholicism, diaspora, Greek Catholicism, Euromaidan
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Alexei Bayer is a Senior Editor at The Globalist, based in New York. [United States]
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Welcome: Belly Laughs in Ottowa's West End!
We are thrilled to welcome Belly Laughs – our newest Canadian retailer. This trendy children's and maternity boutique in Kanata, Ontario (Ottawa's west end) has a little someone for everyone.
They've got one of the best selection of cloth diapers in the city (check out their Bottom's Up! Trial Program where you can sample different types of diapers to see which ones best suit your needs), a huge selection of organic and natural toys like miYim and the PEPPA bonding doll as well as everything under the sun for the nursing mother. To top it all off, the store also sells consignment children's and maternity clothing! Belly Laughs will be carrying Sakura Bloom slings from both our silk and linen collections.
Need a gorgeous silk sling for a wedding or special occasion? Not yet sure which one you want to buy? Belly Laughs will be offering Sakura Bloom slings for rent so you can try them out before you buy! How great is that?
Like just about everyone else we know, we're trying to get rid of excessive plastic in our lives. You know, the plastic things that you never really noticed before, the ones that have just always been there, especially in the kitchen.
One casualty of my new plastic-be-gone mode are all my son's plastic utensils (okay, maybe not all of them, but most of them). And with Baby L's six month "first food" ritual pending this weekend, it was time for some baby spoons worthy of the task.
Enter Kett Made wooden spoons.
Hand made in Ontario by Mark Kett, a professional luthier (that's a guitar maker for all you civilians out there), from a range of beautiful woods, these are spoons that you cannot wait to use.
Ebony. Snakewood. Curly Maple. Purpleheart. Bubinga. Each more gorgeous than the one that came before it. Shaped perfectly for feeding a little one or for them to hold when they are ready.
Kett Made: Fine Woods. Craftsmanship. An elegant, safe alternative to plasticwear. Get your spoons and serving utensils at their etsy shop and happy eating!


As I was putting Cyrus to bed tonight I could tell that it was going to be a long time before he would fall asleep. Normally this would frustrate me, and I would huff and puff about how he doesn't sleep even though he's EXHAUSTED, and WHY DON'T YOU JUST ROLL OVER AND GO NIGH-NIGH! YOU'RE TIRED! YOU'RE DELIRIOUS WITH FATIGUE! SLEEP IS BECKONING AND YET YOU RESIST! ALL IN AN EFFORT TO FRUSTRATE ME, YOUR LOVING FATHER!
But the Lord has been working on me, and so tonight I decided that, rather than get angry, I would pray. And so I prayed out loud. It was just the two of us in the room, and he was quiet while I prayed. I prayed for everything I could think of, and he just laid there, tossing and turning occasionally. And then, as I paused to think, he started talking.
Now, when Cyrus talks, you just let him babble on until he gets to the last word of the sentence, which is really what he has been talking about all along, and the only word you can understand anyway. So he's babbling on and then he says, clear as day, "Baby Eisley, Mommy, Daddy." He was praying for us! My little two year old son was praying for his family! How amazing is this? How blessed am I? The Bible says that the prayer's of a righteous man avail much. But what about the prayers of a little child? Even more, I suspect. I am truly blessed.


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Home Interviews Japanese Pop-Punk All-Girl Band Shonen Knife: Writing, Touring and Guitar Gear
Japanese Pop-Punk All-Girl Band Shonen Knife: Writing, Touring and Guitar Gear
Sasha Vallely
Guitar Girl Magazine recently had the chance to catch up with Japanese pop-punk girl group Shonen Knife on their "2017 USA Ramen Adventure Tour." Although the line-up has changed throughout the years, founder singer/guitarist Naoko Yamano has been playing as Shonen Knife since 1981.
They originally formed in Osaka, Japan with Naoko's sister Atsuko playing the drums, singing backing vocals and designing their colourful costumes, and Michie Nakatani on keyboard and bass. This lineup continued until 1999 when Michie left the band. Now the lineup consists of original members Naoko on vocals and guitar and Atsuko (who recently returned to the band after a few years hiatus) on bass and vocals, as well as the newest member, Risa Kawano, on drums and vocals.
The name came from an old brand name of a pencil knife. Shonen means boy in Japanese. Naoko described liking the fact that boy means cute and knife means dangerous, which describes their music perfectly. They have been credited with paving the way for many other lesser known Japanese acts to tour internationally and were the first all-female punk band to come from Osaka and possibly one of the most influential bands internationally to come from Japan.
In 1985, K Records released Burning Farm in the U.S., but they really started to get noticed by the American underground rock scene when one of their tracks, "A Day at the Factory," appeared on a Sub Pop 100 compilation. The album was released on November 1, 1986 by the independent record label Sub Pop. Their most recent album titled Adventure was released in late 2015.
The band has an unusually optimistic and sugary sweet approach to punk with their catchy melodies and songs about food such as "Wasabi," although they are influenced by bands such as The Ramones, Black Sabbath and '70s hard rock. They have also performed as a Ramones tribute band under the name The Osaka Ramones.
Despite their pop-oriented nature, they are still punk with their D.I.Y ethics and a distinctly underground garage rock sound. Though still virtually unknown in popular commercial music, they are legendary in underground culture.
They have toured with Nirvana, Sonic Youth, and The Breeders; played festivals such as Lollapalooza, Reading, Roskilde and Fuji Rock; recorded sessions for legendary BBC DJ John Peel; appeared on MTV's Beavis and Butt-Head; along with penning a song for The Powerpuff Girls.
Nirvana offered Shonen Knife a support slot on their 1991 tour just ahead of their Nevermind Album. Kurt was a huge fan of the band and was quoted as saying "When I finally got to see them live, I was transformed into a hysterical nine-year-old girl at a Beatles concert." Nirvana wasn't the only grunge band to be fans of the band, a tribute album to Shonen Knife was made in 1989 entitled Every Band Has a Shonen Knife Who Loves Them featuring grunge legends such as Sonic Youth, Red Kross, L7 and Lunachicks.
I met up with Naoko backstage before their show at The Earl in Atlanta in May and asked a few quick questions.
Atsuko Yamano of Shonen Knife at The Earl (photo by Stephen Crocker)
How do you like touring in America compared with Japan and Europe or Australia? What do you like most about each?
The audience in America is very cheerful and friendly. I love that. Hotel rooms and beds are bigger than Japan and Europe and most of all hotels we stay in have fridges and microwaves. It's an advantage of America. For Japan, we can have cheap and delicious good food everywhere. There are many convenience stores. It's helpful. For Europe, bread and cheese tastes good and the towns are very beautiful. I like to see and walk around when we are touring. Australia is beautiful place and hotels are nice, too. Our audiences are friendly, too.
You look incredible! Do you have some beauty tips on what keeps you looking so great touring on the road?
Our audience makes me happy. I think that's why.
What's the inspiration behind your style of fashion and music?
For our stage costumes, our bassist, aka my younger sister Atsuko, made them by herself. She is inspired by '60s and '70s fashion like Pierre Cardin or Givenchy. For music, I'm inspired by '70s Rock and Hard Rock so far, but I like to listen to various kinds of music. I like R&B, Funk, Death Metal, Hip Hop and Classical music, too.
Do you have a particular process when it comes to writing songs?
I keep writing down keywords for topics of my lyrics in my notebook. When I write lyrics, I expand the keywords and make rough lyrics. Then put melodies on it. After that, I adjust the lyrics along melody lines. Writing lyrics is very hard for me. Making melodies is rather easy.
Tell us what equipment you use and what is it about the equipment you prefer? Do you use any effects pedals?
I use DaisyRock's Rock Candy guitar in the U.S. My amp head is Taurus Stomp-Head 4 silver line. My effect pedals are Sobbat Drive Breaker, Little Big Muff, BOSS Blues Driver and BOSS Chromatic Tuner. I made an effect pedal board by myself, too.
What was it like to tour with Nirvana at the peak of their success? Any stories from the road you can remember?
There are too many stories and I can't have time to tell everything, but we went to eat dinner together and they were great people. Kurt wanted to cover my song Twist Barbie and I told him the guitar chords. He learns so quickly.
If you could give advice to yourself when you started out playing, what would it be?
Practice more!
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Baseball's Best Brother Combinations
Jul 03, 2014 by JT in Information
There been over 350 sets of brothers to play Major League baseball. Current brother combos include the Atlanta Uptons, BJ and Justin, and catchers Yadier and Jose Molina. (Third catching Molina brother Bengie retired in 2010.)
The Molins and the Uptons still have a long way to go before they match the production of our all-time best brother combos. We're measuring by WAR, and to qualify each brother has to contribute at least ten WAR. Meaning combos with a marginal freeloading brother, like Tony Gwynn and Chris Gwynn or Mike Maddux and Greg Maddux, don't qualify.
We're also only counting the best two brothers. Although you will see a surprising number of brother sets which include three or more.
Honorable mention Dizzy and Daffy Dean 53 Combined WAR
Jay "Dizzy" Dean and Paul "Daffy" Dean won a combined 49 games for the St. Louis Cardinal in 1934. Not only is that a record for brother teammates, but it is doubtful two teammates of any relations will ever again achieve that combined mark. The Deans accounted for 47 wins in 1935, but Daffy would blow out his arm the next year, effectively ending his career. Arm problems would also pretty much end Dizzy's career by age 30, but he still was able to make the Hall of Fame. We're giving them the Dean's the honorable mention spot for what could have been.
10. Felipe and Matty Alou WAR 65.5
Felipe and Matty Alou, along with third brother Jesus, all began their careers with San Francisco in late fifites. Felipe was a good all-around hitter with some pop — he finished up with 2101 hits and 206 home runs and three All-Star appearances. Matty was a great contact hitter, topping .330 four times and winning a batting title. (Jesus managed 1216 hits for his career, but was more of a fourth outfielder type.) Felipe also makes our list of best father-son combos with his boy Moises.
9. Clete and Ken Boyer WAR 80.5
Ken Boyer was a perennial All-Star and the 1963 MVP for the St. Louis Cardinal. His brother Clete was also a third baseman, manning the hot corner for the Yankees and the Braves during the sixties. Clete couldn't hit like his brother could, but was one of the best fielding third sackers of all-time. Their older brother Cloyd had a five year career as a fairly mediocre pitcher.
8. Sandy and Roberto Alomar WAR 83.7
The sons of Big Leaguer Sandy Alomar Sr, Sandy Jr. and Roberto had 18 combined All-Star appearances. Twelve belonged to the second baseman Roberto, who is a Hall of Famer and one of the all-time greats at his position. Frankly, Sandy's association with his father and younger brother (whom he played with in both San Diego and Cleveland) made him a bit overrated, but he was a decent enough player for 20 years.
7. Ed and Jim Delahanty WAR 88.6
Hall of Famer Ed Delahanty had a .346 career batting average and was arguably baseball's best player in the 1890s. Then he died in 1903 under mysterious circumstances; he was kicked off the team train for being drunk and disorderly and then either fell or was pushed into Niagara Falls. Ed actually had four Major League brothers. Jim, 12 years his junior, was the best of the bunch, finishing his 13-year career with 1159 hits and 151 steals.
6. George and Ken Brett WAR 100.7
George Brett was one of the best third baseman to ever play, winning batting titles in three different decades, making 13 All-Star teams and skating into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Ken was a journeyman pitcher who had a few pretty good seasons in the mid-seventies, including an All-Star appearances. Ken could hit a little too, finishing up with a .262 batting average and ten home runs.
5. Paul and Lloyd Waner WAR 96.9
They called Paul Waner "Big Poison" and his his younger brother Lloyd "Little Poison." Lloyd actually had his big brother by an inch (5'9 to 5'8) but Paul definitely swung the bigger bat, finishing his career with a Hall of Fame clinching 3152 hits and a .333 average. Lloyd's 2469 hits and .316 average were also enough to get him into to Cooperstown, making the Waners the only brother combination to be enshrined. (Although Lloyd, who is only contributing 24.1 of their overall WAR, seems like he got in to the Hall on the family name.)
4. Joe and Dom DiMaggio WAR 110.1
Joe DiMaggio was one of the finest players of all-time, a three -ime MVP and an All-Star in each of his 13 seasons. Although he made seven All-Star teams, Dom was not only overshadowed by his brother but by Ted Williams, who played next to him in Boston's outfield. A third brother, the power hitting Vince, was also a decent player, accumulating 17.1 WAR over his career. If Joe and Dom hadn't lost six prime years to World War 2 they'd easily top this list
3. Pedro and Ramon Martinez WAR 112.7
Soon-to-be first ballot Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez was as dominant a pitcher as the game has ever seen. His older brother Ramon also started his career like he was a future Hall of Fame; winning 20 games with a 2.92 ERA as a 22-year old in 1990. However, arm trouble would derail Ramon's career about when Pedro's was starting to heat up.
2. Phil and Joe Niekro WAR 126
There are 539 career wins between the knuckleballing Niekros, 318 for the Hall of Famer Phil and 221 for Joe. Like many practitioners of the flutter pitch they both kept getting better with age. Joe would hit his his stride in his mid-thirties and Phil would win an amazing 121 games after his 40th birthday.
1. Gaylord and Jim Perry WAR 133.4
The Perrys 529 combined wins are just short of the Niekros total. However, they beat them in Cy Youngs three to nothing, with Gaylord winning the award in 1972 and 1978 and Jim taking it in 1970. Perry, who has 314 wins, is in the Hall of Fame. Older brother Jim will likely spend eternity in the Hall of Very Good.
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An excellent listing of the games best brother combinations. I am certain that If not for World war 2 Dom DiMaggio would have made the Hall of fame easily.An amazing defensive outfielder who was the best Table setter in his era.A lot of Ted William's and Bobby Doerr's RBI's came from driving in speedy Dom DiMaggio.One comb you may have missed would be the Covaleski Brothers Stan & Harry.Harry came first and over 12 years time established an 81-55 record with a 2.39 ERA.But the story is that in 1914 the Detroit Tigers bought him from the minor Leagues and he had a 3 year period that would stun even the games best.From 1914-1916 Harry pitched in 138 games 113 starts 65 complete games, 9shutouts 8 saves and 935 innings finishing with 66 win & 36 losses and a 2.31 ERA.For 3 seasons he was a hall of Fame/Cy Young type pitcher.The rest of his career he was a journeyman pitcher who won 100 minor league games to go with his 81 major league win and even there he had 3 20 game winning seasons in the minors to go with his 3 seasons with 22 win in the majors. But Younger brother Stan was the family ace winning 215 wins to go with 142 losses and a 2.89 Career ERA. Stan's ERA was higher because he pitched deep into the Live ball ERA while Harry retired by 1918 before the Dead ball era ended.Stan was Mr consistent compared to the Streaky Harry.He posted double figures in wins 11 straight seasons(1916-1926)The first 7 of those seasons he had 15 or more wins including a 4 year stretch where he won 20 games each year.(1918-21)In 1920 when he and the Indians won the World Series he won 24 games in the Regular season and wwas the Series MVP with 3 wins in the 8 game Series win over Brooklyn's Dodgers.Stan is in the Hall of Fame but It seems to me that he and Harry were a talented pair who became great pitcher while both pitched for a Lincoln Nebraska team in the late 00's and early teens. Stan continued to pitch until 1928 . Late in his career he won 2 ERA titles and a 2nd shutout title. In 1925 he went 20-5 with his new team the Washington Senators and took the ERA title at 2.84 as offense dominated the 20's.He and Walter Johnson carried that Senators team won the pennant but lost in the series to Pittsburgh's Pirates. He lost both his World Series Starts but never seemed the same pitcher after that. And on a silly point Jim Perry won his Cy Young Award in 1970 with Minnesota.His Brother Gaylord won his first with the Cleveland Indians in 1972 and his 2nd in 1978 with the San Diego Padres.you said Gaylord won his first in 1970 when he was still in the NL with the Giants.The real winner Bob Gibson might disagree with you on that.And while Jim Perry was still with Minnesota in 1972 his 13-16 season was not exactly Cy Young material.It's an easy error to make but also easy to prevent by doing a proof reading and double checking the info.I have published this type of error before and had to apologize to my readers.but still great material over all.Look forward to reading more of your material.
Also just checked.Stan & Harry Coveleski combined for an 81.5 WAR point just a little better than the Boyer's.Also I gave harry 1 more win than he had between 1914&1916.In 1961 he won just 21 games but other than that the rest should be correct.
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Your spine is a complex, vital structure made up of vertebrae (bones), tendons, ligaments, muscles and cushiony discs. When there is an issue with any of these components, back pain may be the result.
Back pain can be categorized as acute or chronic and can range from a mild annoyance to crippling hindrance. Acute back pain is pain that appears with sudden intensity and lasts less than three to six months. In comparison, chronic back pain is generally classified as aching and lasts over three to six months.
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Age: Individuals over the age of 40 have an increased risk of back pain. This may be due to the natural degeneration of the spine over the course of time or other factors, such as disease or injury.
Being overweight: The spine is responsible for bearing the weight of the body in order to keep it upright. Excessive weight can place a great burden on the spine, resulting in conditions, such as spondylolisthesis. With spondylolisthesis, one of the vertebrae slides forward over the vertebra beneath it.
Pregnancy: As with obesity, pregnancy can cause back pain due to extra weight in the front of the body. In other cases, the fetus may shift and press on nerves, such as the sciatic nerve, causing back pain as well.
Heredity: Some individuals may possess a predisposition to conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis (an arthritic condition that can affect the spine) or disc herniation (a condition affecting the spinal discs between the vertebrae).
Occupation: A physical job that demands repetitive heavy lifting, twisting, pulling or pushing can put a strain on some or all of the parts of the back. This prolonged strain may cause back pain.
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svg.pan-zoom.js
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A JavaScript library for panning and zooming SVG things.

[![](http://i.imgur.com/jbJJFHE.jpg)](http://jillix.github.io/svg.pan-zoom.js/)

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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an increase in disordered eating, an Australian survey designed to measure the mental health of Australians during the outbreak has found.
Nearly two-thirds of those with a history of an eating disorder reported returning to food restriction in the first few weeks of the pandemic, while nearly half upped their exercise.
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The study, conducted by Swinburne University of Technology's Centre for Mental Health, has prompted calls for increased psychological support for people with eating disorders.
Lead researcher Dr Andrea Phillipou said the exacerbation of disordered eating was likely due to a combination of increased stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms as a result of social distancing measures.
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I Finley sono un gruppo musicale pop punk italiano fondato a Legnano nel 2002. Il gruppo è composto da Pedro (voce), Ka (chitarra), Dani (batteria) e Ivan (basso).

Nella loro carriera musicale i Finley hanno venduto oltre  copie e vinto numerosi premi, tra cui i due prestigiosi Best Italian Act agli MTV Europe Music Awards, il primo nel 2006 a Copenaghen e il secondo a Liverpool nel 2008, diventando così il gruppo italiano più premiato della manifestazione insieme ai Subsonica.

I componenti del gruppo sono stati inoltre insigniti dal sindaco di Legnano con la benemerenza civica per aver fatto conoscere il nome della città nel mondo, per il loro impegno e il contributo al progresso civile e morale al servizio della collettività.

Storia del gruppo

I primi anni (2002-2004)
I Finley nacquero nel 2002 dall'incontro di quattro amici musicisti al Liceo Galileo Galilei di Legnano: Pedro, Ka, Dani e Ste. I quattro iniziarono subito a comporre brani originali presso lo scantinato del locale Circolone.

Attraverso il nome Junkies, il gruppo registrò l'EP Simply a Demo e, da lì a poco, arrivò il loro esordio dal vivo al concerto del 1º maggio, un evento organizzato da tutti i licei della zona. Nel 2003 cambiarono definitivamente il nome in Finley, prendendo in prestito il cognome del giocatore dell'NBA Michael Finley, all'epoca stella dei Dallas Mavericks.

Si esibirono nei locali della provincia, parteciparono al concorso di Emergenza Festival, aggiudicandosi il sesto posto, e si classificarono terzi al Pop Rock Contest di Monfalcone nel 2004. Nello stesso anno autoproducono il loro primo videoclip per il brano Make Up Your Own Mind, girato da Marco Lamanna.

Claudio Cecchetto e Tutto è possibile (2005-2006)
Con il brano Make Up Your Own Mind i Finley arrivarono alle orecchie di Claudio Cecchetto. Iniziò la collaborazione tra il gruppo e il produttore, che portò i quattro ragazzi di Legnano ad esibirsi al PalaLottomatica di Roma e al Mediolanum Forum di Assago, in apertura dei concerti di Max Pezzali.

Nel 2005 Claudio Cecchetto produsse il primo singolo dei Finley Tutto è possibile (versione italiana di Make Up Your Own Mind), il cui video venne presentato nel novembre del 2005 sugli schermi di MTV Italia. I Finley si presentarono qualche giorno più tardi sotto gli studi di Total Request Live in Piazza Duomo a Milano e, durante la diretta, mostrarono alle telecamere un cartello riportante la parola «Grazie!» come gesto di riconoscenza verso l'emittente musicale. Diventarono con il tempo un gruppo di riferimento per MTV Italia, che affidò ai quattro la conduzione di alcune puntate delle sue trasmissioni principali.

I Finley firmarono un contratto con EMI/Capitol Records, pubblicando il primo album in studio Tutto è possibile il 31 marzo 2006, registrato e missato dal produttore artistico Daniele Persoglio. L'album venne promosso da un tour italiano e dal secondo singolo Diventerai una star, uscito nell'estate dello stesso anno e grazie al quale l'album scalò le classifiche, venendo certificato disco di platino per le oltre  copie vendute. Il successo li portò sul palco di Festivalbar e Giffoni Film Festival, oltre all'esibizione con Pink durante il Coca Cola Live @ MTV e alla condivisione del palco con Depeche Mode e Morrissey all'Heineken Jammin' Festival. Durante una sessione di prove, il gruppo incontrò il rapper Mondo Marcio, il quale aveva pubblicato da poco il secondo album Solo un uomo: insieme registrarono una nuova versione del singolo di Mondo Marcio Dentro alla scatola.

I Finley furono inseriti tra i candidati per il Best Italian Act agli MTV Europe Music Awards 2006 di Copenaghen, insieme ai Lacuna Coil, a Jovanotti, Tiziano Ferro e a Mondo Marcio. Il gruppo si aggiudicò la statuetta e il 27 novembre, per festeggiare il premio, pubblicò un'edizione speciale di Tutto è possibile, che ottenne il secondo disco di platino superando le  copie vendute.

Il tour, trainato dai singoli Sole di settembre e Fumo e cenere, proseguì nei club italiani per tutto il 2006, portando il gruppo a tenere oltre 100 concerti; l'ultima data del tour si tenne il 28 gennaio 2007 all'Alcatraz di Milano.

Adrenalina e Sanremo (2007-2008)
Nei primi mesi del 2007 i Finley si sono dedicati alla composizione e alla scrittura del secondo album, Adrenalina. Prodotto da Claudio Cecchetto ed EMI/Capitol, il disco è stato realizzato insieme al produttore artistico Michele Canova (Tiziano Ferro, Jovanotti, Eros Ramazzotti) ed è stato pubblicato il 15 giugno 2007, a poche settimane dall'uscita del singolo omonimo, debuttando alla seconda posizione degli album più venduti in Italia.

Nell'estate del 2007 i Finley, oltre a toccare tutta Italia con l'Adrenalina Tour, hanno portato la loro musica fuori dai confini nazionali, esibendosi ai più importanti festival rock europei. Primo fra tutti il Rock am Ring e Rock im Park in Germania, dove suonano in una delle edizioni più incredibili della storia del festival (Muse, Smashing Pumpkins, Linkin Park, The Hives) e condividendo il palco con Korn, Velvet Revolver, Good Charlotte, Paolo Nutini e The Kooks. Ad Hyde Park, Londra per il Wireless Festival in un concerto che li ha visti protagonisti insieme a The White Stripes, Queens of the Stone Age, Air e a Göteborg, Svezia, dove si esibiscono sul palco del Pier Pressure Festival, in apertura a My Chemical Romance ed Avril Lavigne. Durante la trasferta europea, il gruppo è stato seguito da MTV Italia, che ha realizzato un documentario incentrato sugli avvenimenti sopracitati.

Il tour italiano è proseguito fino alla fine dell'estate e ha visto i Finley esibirsi all'MTV Day 2007 a Roma, insieme a Elisa, Negramaro e Le Vibrazioni, in una Piazza San Giovanni gremita da più di 70.000 persone, presenti per assistere al concerto del decimo compleanno dell'emittente. Nel mese di ottobre 2007 il gruppo ha pubblicato il secondo singolo Domani e poche settimane più tardi Adrenalina è stato certificato disco d'oro.

Durante la composizione dei brani di questo album i Finley hanno scritto Ricordi, brano presentato nei mesi successivi al Festival di Sanremo 2008. Durante la fase serale incentrata sui duetti, il gruppo si è esibito con la cantante messicana Belinda, con la quale hanno inciso successivamente la versione inglese di Ricordi, intitolata Your Hero.

A seguito della manifestazione, il gruppo ha pubblicato Adrenalina 2, riedizione del secondo album che è divenuta la pubblicazione più venduta tra i partecipanti al Festival di Sanremo 2008. Il secondo album dei Finley è divenuto disco di platino e nel maggio del 2008 è partito un tour italiano che è proseguito fino all'autunno. Nel corso dello stesso anno, il gruppo è stato candidato nuovamente come Best Italian Act agli MTV Europe Music Awards 2008, aggiudicandosi il premio a Liverpool, nel mese di novembre.

Band at Work e Fuori! (2009-2011)
I Finley tornano in studio e dopo qualche mese escono con un EP intitolato Band at Work, preceduto dal singolo Gruppo Randa. Con questa pubblicazione, il gruppo ha sperimentato generi nuovi e ha affrontato temi differenti da quelli affrontati negli album precedenti, dando vita ad un album di passaggio che li porterà successivamente a reinventare il proprio sound.

Il 30 marzo 2010 pubblicano sempre con Claudio Cecchetto, Pierpaolo Peroni ed EMI il terzo album in studio Fuori!, arrangiato e registrato da Marco Barusso e in parte da Daniele Persoglio e missato da Marco Barusso. L'album debutta alla nona posizione della Classifica FIMI Album e viene presentato dal gruppo attraverso un film-clip, un cortometraggio a puntate legate tra loro dai cinque singoli dell'album (Fuori!, Un'altra come te, Il tempo di un minuto, In orbita e Meglio di noi non c'è niente). Una novità nel campo dei videoclip, tema molto caro ai Finley, vista la forte predisposizione cinematografica e la particolare attenzione dei ragazzi alla regia dei propri video.

Nel settembre dello stesso anno i Finley vengono scelti per reinterpretare la colonna sonora di Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, fortunata produzione Disney, che li vede impegnati nella promozione del film con il brano Per la vita che verrà, scritto dal gruppo come versione italiana della sigla originale I wouldn't change a thing, cantato da Demi Lovato e Joe Jonas.

Nella seconda metà del 2010 si verificano due episodi molto importanti nel percorso dei Finley. Il primo è l'abbandono da parte di Ste a causa della sua intenzione a proseguire nuovi progetti personali; il suo posto è stato preso temporaneamente dall'amico, produttore e bassista Daniele Persoglio. Il secondo è l'incontro con Edoardo Bennato, la cui collaborazione nasce in occasione di un concerto dei Finley, nel quale suonano insieme due brani del loro repertorio: Le ragazze fanno grandi sogni e Fumo e cenere. Bennato chiama i Finley per la realizzazione del suo DVD live MTV Classic Storytellers che vede la partecipazione di altri ospiti quali Roy Paci, Giuliano Palma & The Bluebeaters e Morgan. I Finley reinterpretano insieme a Edoardo il brano Rinnegato.

Nel 2011 i Finley partecipano alla realizzazione di Rio - il CD, la compilation ispirata al film d'animazione Fox, con il brano Carnevale. A settembre dello stesso anno decidono di prendersi una lunga pausa per occuparsi della composizione del quarto album. Durante questo periodo pubblicano un diario online scritto per tenere aggiornati sul nuovo disco. Nella seconda puntata di Timeline Videodoc i Finley annunciano che la produzione artistica dell'album verrà affidata all'amico di vecchia data Guido Style, frontman dei The Styles. Nella quinta puntata invece, viene ufficialmente presentato Ivan, il nuovo bassista.

Fuoco e fiamme e Sempre solo noi (2012)
Terminato il sodalizio con Claudio Cecchetto e la EMI, nel 2012 i Finley decidono, insieme al nuovo manager Omar Pedretti, di fondare la propria etichetta discografica indipendente, la Gruppo Randa, con la quale pubblicano il 29 maggio il quarto album Fuoco e fiamme. Anticipato dal videoclip del brano Fuego, l'album esordisce alla prima posizione della classifica degli artisti indipendenti e al sesto posto nella Classifica FIMI Album e presenta tredici brani, di cui uno inciso con Edoardo Bennato, ovvero Il meglio arriverà.

Ad agosto, in concomitanza con il termine delle competizioni ufficiali, i Finley pubblicano il video di Olympia (The Sound of My Nation), brano dedicato ai Giochi della XXX Olimpiade e scelto dalla Federazione Pugilistica Italiana per accompagnare l'avventura londinese dell'Italian Boxing Team. Il video vede la partecipazione di Vincenzo Mangiacapre e dei pugili Domenico Valentino, Vincenzo Picardi, Vittorio Jahyn Parrinello e Manuel Cappai. A metà settembre il gruppo realizza la sigla del talk show Undici, condotto da Pierluigi Pardo.

Il 9 novembre riparte dal Circolo degli Artisti di Roma il Fuoco e fiamme Tour, mentre il 4 dicembre (a sei mesi di distanza da Fuoco e fiamme) esce il quinto album Sempre solo noi, un concept album in edizione limitata che celebra i dieci anni di carriera dei Finley e costituito da sette brani, tra cui il singolo Un giorno qualunque. Il gruppo chiude l'anno collaborando alla raccolta benefica PGA - Italian Punks Goes Acoustic...for Good! del progetto no-profit PGA (nato nel 2010 dall'idea di Andrea Rock) con una reinterpretazione del brano dei Clash I Fought the Law.

Attività extra-musicali (2013-2016)
A gennaio 2013 i Finley vengono scelti da LEGO per realizzare la colonna sonora del nuovo progetto LEGO Legends of Chima: Unleash the Power, Day of Glory e Horizon sono i tre brani che accompagnano la campagna dal marchio danese; i Finley diventano pertanto, per il triennio successivo, testimonial mondiali del brand.

Il 2013 segna anche l'inizio del percorso radiofonico del gruppo, il quale ha debuttato su Radio Kiss Kiss con il programma Kiss Kiss my Ass, da loro scritto, condotto e suonato. Attraverso il programma il gruppo ha trattato tematiche quali attualità, musica e sport, oltre ad aver condotto interviste a importanti esponenti della musica italiana e internazionale, come Luciano Ligabue, J-Ax, Negrita, Muse, Kasabian, James Blunt, Paolo Nutini, Mika, Skunk Anansie, Slash, Simple Plan, Rita Ora, 5 Seconds of Summer e One Direction.

Nel 2016 il gruppo fa il suo debutto nel programma Calciomercato - L'originale di Sky Sport 1, condotto da Alessandro Bonan, e appaiono tra i protagonisti del programma Gol Collection di TV8.

Armstrong (2016-2022)

Il 14 giugno 2016 esce il singolo Il mondo, reinterpretazione dell'omonimo brano di Jimmy Fontana incisa a favore del progetto Cesvi per la campagna Food Right Now che ha come obiettivo combattere la fame nel mondo ed accompagnato da un videoclip girato a Londra e diretto da Gabriele Paoli. Nell'estate dello stesso anno abbandonano Radio Kiss Kiss passando sulle frequenze di Radio Monte Carlo, dove conducono nella fascia del mattino con il programma Complimenti per la trasmissione. Compaiono sulla raccolta PGA - If the Kids Are United, pubblicata il 16 dicembre 2016, con la cover di Anarchy in the U.K. dei Sex Pistols.

Il 31 marzo 2017 esce il singolo La fine del mondo, seguito il 23 giugno 2017 dal singolo Odio il DJ e ad ottobre dal singolo 7 miliardi, che anticipano il quinto album Armstrong, pubblicato il 13 ottobre dello stesso anno dalla Sony Music.

Nell'aprile 2018 pubblicano il singolo Tutto quello che ho, che diventa la colonna sonora della Formula 1 sui canali di Sky Sport. A dicembre 2018 lasciano Radio Monte Carlo e passano a R101, dove conducono il programma I Trafficanti di R101.

Il 17 maggio 2019 pubblicano il primo album dal vivo We Are Finley, comprensivo anche dell'inedito in studio San Diego. Il 30 novembre 2019 pubblicano il singolo Santa Claustrofobia.

La nuova musica (2023-presente)
Il 17 febbraio 2023 i Finley ritornano sulle scene musicali con il singolo Porno, realizzato in collaborazione con Naska.

Formazione
Attuale
 Pedro (Marco Pedretti) – voce (2002-presente)
 Ka (Carmine Ruggiero) – chitarra, cori (2002-presente)
 Dani (Danilo Calvio) – batteria, cori (2002-presente)
 Ivan (Ivan Moro) – basso, cori (2011-presente)

Ex componenti
 Ste (Stefano Mantegazza) – basso, cori (2002-2010)

Cronologia

Discografia

Album in studio
 2006 – Tutto è possibile
 2007 – Adrenalina
 2010 – Fuori!
 2012 – Fuoco e fiamme
 2017 – Armstrong

Album dal vivo
 2019 – We Are Finley

Raccolte
 2016 – Gira il mondo gira

Riconoscimenti

 2006 – MTV Europe Music Awards 2006 - categoria Miglior artista italiano
 2006 – Premio Videoclip Italiano - categoria miglior artista emergente con Tutto è possibile (regia di Gaetano Morbioli)
 2006 – Venice Music Awards - categoria New Big Generation
 2007 – TRL Awards 2007 - categorie Italians Do It Netter, Best Lacrima Award e Best Number One of the Year (con Diventerai una star)
 2007 – Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards - categorie Miglior gruppo dell'anno e Tormentone dell'anno (con Adrenalina)
 2008 – MTV Europe Music Awards 2008 - categoria Miglior artista italiano
 2008 – TRL Awards 2008 - categoria Best riempipiazza
 2008 – Venice Music Awards - categoria Miglior gruppo internazionale
 2008 – Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards - categoria Miglior band
 2008 – Wind Music Awards 2008 - premio FIMI per i migliori artisti emergenti
 2008 – Medaglia d'oro alla Giornata della Riconoscenza della Provincia di Milano
 2009 – Premio Videoclip Italiano - categoria premio speciale per la videografia
 2009 – Benemerenza civica del comune di Legnano
 2012 – Premio Videoclip Italiano - categoria Miglior regia col brano Fuego (regia di Marco Lamanna)

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Artisti alla posizione numero 1 della classifica singoli italiana

Vincitori di MTV Europe Music Award

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Minister Pokharel says National Medical Education Bill, crux of all agreements
Kathmandu, Jan. 27: Minister for Education, Science and Technology Giriraj Mani Pokharel has opined for endorsing the National Medical Education Bill– 2075 BS from the Upper House as well as it was a crux of various agreements reached among the government, Prof Dr Govinda KC and other various stake holders.
The bill was endorsed by the House of Representatives on Friday amid obstructions by the opposition.
At a programme organized by the Reporters' Club here in the capital on Sunday, Minister Pokharel shared that the bill had a provision of opening new medical colleges on the recommendation of Medical Education Commission only therefore it has addressed almost all demands of Dr KC.
Minister Pokharel also urged the hunger striker Dr KC to end his hunger strike respecting the parliamentary supremacy. RSS


We have all said that a lot as children, right before our parents shooed us outside to play or threatened us with housework to alleviate our condition.
When was the last time you were bored? I can say quite confidently that I have not been bored in years. Is this a good thing? With all the options for constant stimulation available to us, boredom has become an extinct creature that didn't have a reason to exist in the first place, like that bird that couldn't fly. Good riddance.
Digital activities like texting, checking your social networks, refreshing your RSS feed, reading email, playing games, and checking in at your current location have the power to fill every second of your day, including those seemingly wasted seconds between other tasks. I"m not going to give you hard statistics on how much time we spend online via our desktops, laptops or mobile devices because we all know it is way too much and it culminates to an overwhelming cacophony of noise and information known as digital overload (DO).
Perhaps you have experienced it yourself, or heard your colleagues, friends, or family complain about feeling drained or unable to unwind at the end of the day. We are always plugged in to the grid and its plethora of useful information and entertainment, which has its benefits. Who doesn't love that Mary Maxwell? However, in the process we are not providing our minds the rest that they need in order to process new information and relieve stress.
According to the NY Times, studies show that constantly stimulating your brain with activities can leave you fatigued and unable to process information in the same way a well-rested brain can. In an experiment done with rats, scientists found that after a new experience, the animals were able to create persistent memories of that experience only when they were allowed to take a break. Like the rats, humans also need some downtime in order to process the information we have acquired. This makes me wonder what rat downtime looks like.
The instant gratification associated with quickly checking your friends" status, then watching a sixty second YouTube video, and then playing Angry Birds is pretty enticing, as opposed to what–reading an actual book? Learning that new skill you've been putting off? Those things could take minutes, even HOURS, so forget it! There is a special risk to children and young adults because their "developing brains can become more easily habituated than adult brains to constantly switching tasks—and less able to sustain attention." Huh?
Soon we"ll be able to see and study the effects of digital overload on younger generations and compare them to older generations who did not have access to this level of technology saturation. Older generations, particularly Baby Boomers, are a growing online segment that can maybe teach us a thing or two about juggling these new technologies with that other thing we call real life (RL). Ask one of them what they did for fun in their youth and they might tell you about some plastic colorful hoops they used to spin around their waists. Sounds fun, right?
In our own user Since health affordablehealth.info companies must compete for your business they will have to offer better prices and plans to compete with other companies selling affordablehealth.info on your State's marketplace. testing, we've discovered that older users tend to take more time with online content as opposed to younger users. They actually read text on screen, even when it is lengthy, as opposed to scanning. When watching a video, they even sit with their hand off the mouse until it is done playing; a sign of true commitment!
Could these differences in their behaviors also be a result of their upbringing and not their age alone? Older adults and Baby Boomers seem more committed to the content they are reading on the web and will take the time to consume it if the message is relevant to them. They won't just read anything, believe me! We need to make it worth their while.
Enough! Just tell us what to do about it!
Regardless of a person's age, digital overload is something that affects us all. And leveraging the Internet and social media can actually create a more healthy balance in all of our lives.
Currently, the University of Alabama is conducting a five-year study of residents living in assisted and independent living communities to investigate how the Internet and social media can have a positive effect on older audiences to help alleviate their sense of isolation and loneliness. In addition, a recent AARP study found that adult Internet users, especially social networkers, are more likely than non-users to participate in volunteer groups and religious organizations.
So what are we supposed to do, not check our social networks? Ignore our friends" text messages and IMs? Throw our mobile devices in the electronic-friendly recycling bin? Not so fast. Use common sense to balance your priorities, and make time for RL (real life). Take some time to be bored. If this post got you started in that direction, then you can thank me later.


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