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LOVE IT WHEN A GREAT JAZZ CONCEPT COMES TOGETHER : THANKS UNCLE DUKE
posted by @blues2jazzguy concert photos only by Jerone Myles
One of the best feeling in the world is when you plan,execute and get back a return on your effort in double spades..No, I'm not playing cards, even though I am using a card game metaphor. On August 22,last saturday night, a group of master musicians, two vocalists! and a poet came together in a show entitled,The Genius and Music of DUKE PEARSON: Thank You Uncle Duke
Blue Note Arranger Producer,Composer 1960s photo by Francis Wolff
Working with Jon Williams to secure the World Stage with our idea to honor a man, most deserving equally,as the man who founded the world Stage, Billy Higgins. Higgins was one of the most recorded drummer in jazz history. Pearson had his hands on many of the classic albums ever produced by Blue Note Records, many of which was backed by Billy Higgins on drums,
Robert Carmack Poet
The evening's program kicked off with producer/host, Robert J. Carmack introducing the band,The Uncle Duke Legacy Band,which featured the piano stylings of Jazz veteran pianist, Bobby West. Before the music began,Carmack presented a letter from the Duke Pearson family. Which in short thanked the The World Stage,and their staff, Jon Williams and Sister Renee for their efforts. Also, Robert J. Carmack and all the Band members and vocalists participating. They also invited the the audience and fans alike to visit and join the Duke Pearson Tribute page on Facebook. The letter was signed by Mr. Gerald R. Ford( no relations) the nephew, Greetings and thanks from his mother and Duke's sister,Myrtle(81)last survivor of Pearson's direct family members.
Several choice Pearson compositions were played by the Band, including two non-Pearson tunes but were either recorded by or worked with the production and arrangements. First set jumped off without a hitch with Jeannine ,using a version arranged by Cannonball Adderley's band . This classic allowed the band to show out and up with Bobby West taking the lead line on piano with Derf Reklaw Flute in harmonic tag-along, driven by the bass and drum duo of Ishmael hunter and Reggie Carson. West was able to really stretch out and flex his well honed skills to task on a blistering solo, followed by Derf Reklaw "take no prisoners" balancing between Flute lines and accents on Congos & bongo. In an effort to give balance and unique presentation , we added voices on certain songs , such a rich vocal arrangement of UGETSU/Fantasy in D, sung by the mother, daughter team of Pat Sligh and Jana Wilson. its a well known composition by Cedar Walton, a sessions player on many Blue Note recordings including Joe Henderson and early on in 60s with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers . Sometimes , you have to go and dig out some strange-named titles to really appreciate Duke Pearson's mind. Especially his sense of humor with this composition the band tackled with all their might, Big Bertha. a bright uptempo ,kind of funky, driving tune. Makes you wonder what your experience would have been like meeting the infamous "Big Bertha." Later in the evening The band decided not to perform a fast tune to open the next set , they went with a sublime composition written by Duke and dedicated to his mother, On Mother's Day This Year (wear the brightest rose) "we wanted the audience to feel the lyrics that was also in the composition" stated Robert J. Carmack ,producer. "but we had no male vocalist to sing it, so we used Derf Reklaw flute's mid range and low tones to bring out the richness of the very harmonic laden tune. we followed that up with another smooth swinger in Gaslight, taken from his mid-60s period.
San Jose based music educator/transcriptionist,arranger James Armstrong
"Many of these Pearson compositions were quite complex in their original form, and sometime they was not available to get the charts I needed , I had to rely on my associate and friend James Armstrong , who helped me immensely on many of the complex melodies, James was instrumental in breaking down a lot of the music theory I did not know, to even select the compositions we used in the show was quite difficult," stated Carmack. James was invaluable on this project.
Carmack surprised the audience with a riveting poem written by Eric Wattree ,a family friend of Dexter Gordon, It's called A Swinging Affair, another Blue note gem, that also included Billy Higgins on Drums at that 1964 session under the watchful eye and ear of Mr. Duke Pearson, though not credited as producer or arranger on a lot of Blue Note records, his fingerprints were all over a plethora of big records by the label, under a special arrangement between Duke and Alfred Lions , whose name appear as Producer very suspiciously on too many "hits". It was technically his money paying for sessions ,but we all know whose creative energies were prevalent on the albums themselves. The evening's last two compositions played by the Uncle Duke Legacy Band was just stellar, starting with Amanda, a bouncy,latin-tinged call and response ditty between West's piano and Reklaw's Flute. Reklaw took no solace in having to bounce between Flute and accented 4s between drums and bongos, followed by more fire from the flute as he played an extended flute solo that conjured up James Spaulding. Spaulding by the way, played flute and alto on the original 1966 "Wahoo " album. The finale was just indescribable, Cristo Redentor, featured all members of the band , the two female vocalists and poetry by Robert Carmack. The flute's voice was mixed with the angelic voices of the female singers , that set up a choir like sound as in the original Donald Byrd piece with piano by Bobby West's alternating the hymn -like melody with the flute's voice, follow in the second part by a Harmon muted trumpet by Jon Williams of the World Stage staff, this set up a mood as the band lowered its sound and vamped as Carmack recited an original poem call Let Freedom Ring Now!, aptly titled after a Jackie McLean Blue Note record from the mid 60s, this all culminated in bringing down the house with a standing ovation by the fully engaged audience at the World Stage. Robert Carmack's next and last show of the Pocket Jazz series for August concludes Saturday,August 29. NOW'S The Time: Spirits of Our Ancestors 7:30pm doors open 8pm showtime. Venue: World Stage 4344 S. Degnan Blvd. L.A. 90008 951-840-7120 RSVP /Tickets info $15 tickets until 8pm $20 ATD after 8pm
Derf Reklaw congos,bongo & flute, Ishmael Hunter drums
Ishmael Hunter Drums & Reggie Carson Bass
Vocalists Pat Sligh & daughter Jana Wilson
Robert J. Carmack , collaborated with Billy Higgin's World Stage in order to try to capture in one evening, one man's most compelling compositions of the 1960s at Blue Note Records.
Bobby West pounding keys
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"This was most challenging, said Carmack , How does one select from the multitudes of compositions he's written, produced,or arranged while having an impact. Not just on the album sales at Blue Note, but also the genre itself as Blue Note made its transition from well-known A&R man, Ike Quebec, a mainstay at the label coming out of the swing era,bebop period , then latching on at Blue Note as an arranger, and facilitator for new music and artists. IMHO, the label's quite volatile roster of talent began to come up a little stagnant and needed new & fresh ideas to drive the label as the 1960s was upon them. Unfortunately by 1961, the death of Ike Quebec left a gaping hole in Lion & Wolff's ability to attract new talent and fresh musical ideas. Hence, the hiring of Duke Pearson by Alfred Lion put them squarely on the right path as history played out, from 1962 -1970 Blue Note Records had its best and most profitable times, including having some of the best in artist signings and record productions in Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Cecil Taylor, Andrew Hill, Kenny Drew, Stanley Turrentine, Dexter Gordon, Bobby Hutcherson,Joe Henderson, to name a few artists. Two of the biggest albums during his tenure was, New Perspectives by Donald Byrd featuring Cristo Redentor and The Sidewinder by long time Blue Note staple,Lee Morgan. IMHO, If there were no Duke Pearson's Vision, Those records among others never gets made.
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Free, White and 21: Livin' large in the USAon February 24, 2021 at 4:36 pm
Free, White and 21: Livin' large in the USA
By Bob Abrams,
It was the late 70's and YMCA was a staple at bar mitzvahs and weddings. Eric Clapton's Wonderful Tonight was in heavy rotation on Chicago's The Loop radio station and Hip Hop was on the rise.
About that time my fledgling career crossed paths with that of a man I will call John, whose career was already in high gear. We became friends and I learned a lot from John.
Our conversations spread like ripples on a pond. The first time John said, We're free, White and 21, I thought it sounded kind of cool.
Yeah, I am.
Nothing good ever came from decisions I made based upon that rationale, but I took to using the phrase as my own.
Then I thought about it. Free, White and 21? What the heck does that even mean?
It dawned on me that proclaiming my free-White-and-21-ness was not at all innocuous. It may have been the most racist thing I ever said.
Being free and White are are good things in America, but that is not the case for everyone and dismissing that fact is the exact definition of White privilege.
We live our lives as if everything is great because it's great for us. The problems of the less fortunate are not ours.
Except that they are.
Free and White is both tacit and blatant acknowledgement of our good fortune. We were never slaves and being White, we are free to plunder America's bounty.
According to the Bible, which I take with a grain of kosher salt, my people were slaves in Egypt.
Thousands of years later, we still find ourselves reviled, feared and demonized; slowly waking up to the rise of anti-Semitism here in the Land of the Free.
Make no mistake.
The rise in hate crimes against Jews, Blacks and immigrants has skyrocketed in the last four years and given an unprecedented voice bolstered by the former President of the United States.
John occasionally comments on my posts, finding incomprehensible my constant railing against social injustice.
You've got a great life, Bob. Why don't you talk about that?
John, I'm just not that guy.
I can never unsee the look in Derek Chauvin's eyes as he knelt on George Floyd's neck with indifference as Floyd called out for his mother with his last gasp of air.
It was murder, pure and simple and when I see a piece of shit like Tucker Carlson say that there is no physical evidence that Chauvin killed George Floyd, I want to reach through the TV screen and rip out his vocal chords.
Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me – Matthew 25:40
Surprised that an atheist can read the Bible without bursting into flames?
I'm not a vegan, but if you tell me you are one, I would think you a liar if I see you eating a cheeseburger.
It is hypocritical to call yourself a Christian and not speak out against the injustices suffered by the George Floyd's of our world.
Or the Laquan McDonalds, Michael Browns, Breonna Taylors, Tamir Rices or Philando Castiles.
Obviously, there's not a whole lot I can do about any of it, but that doesn't mean I have to like it. It certainly doesn't mean that I should keep quiet about it.
Sure, it's great to be free, White and 21 in America. Even better to be free, equal and 21.
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When I was pregnant I couldn't have any meds for my cold as I was too close to my due date. I joined a natural immunity group on FB. Many of the members were also very vocal anti-vac. I talked with friends and family and took my daughter for her jabs. I told the nurse my concerns and she talked about the risks and how they are uncommon and that you can live with an autistic child but not a child that dies from a preventable disease but the choice was mine. I decided to go ahead but asked her to give my daughter a full health check first. In the end, Aria wasn't vaccinated as they discovered very mild jaundice and she was sent to hospital for tests. It turned out to be nothing and so she had her jabs at 4 months old – except Rotor Virus (not sure of spelling). They can't have that one after a certain age as it causes their tummy to collapse. I think that is quite scary. I've got friends who have had their babies vaccinated when they have mild colds and I think its terrible. It might not be the real disease but they need their immunity to be working fully. Knowing what I've learnt I wouldn't get her done if she isn't 100%. I don't judge anyone that chooses not to do it as I don't think we have all the facts about the side effects yet, but I am also friends with a mum who knows a child that wasn't vaccinated and died of a preventable disease (I think it was meningitis). Making the decision caused me a lot of stress but it is done now.
Stories like this are why I haven't gotten my kids vaxxed. Not worth the risk, in my opinion.
Thanks, Maxin. I hope your daughter's okay.
I do have to agree that if your child is sick, dont vaccinate them until they're immune system is at 100% again. That being said, it can still be hard to determine if you're giving your child the right immunizations because of the scare of the side effects. I wasnt immunized against chicken pox when I was little so when a kid came to school with red bumps on his face, the whole class caught it. I was out for more than 2 weeks because it covered me from head to toe (even my eyeballs had bumps). Years later, my 3 siblings were born and they were given the vaccine. They got a few bumps here and there but nothing quite as serious.
I understand that the immunizations are nasty nowadays but so are the ever mutating viruses. It's a struggle to keep up with. It's a difficult choice to make when the only outcome you want is for your child to be healthy.
From my understanding – and the brief research I did – vaccines would cause reactions like that in children who have a certain gene. It wouldn't happen otherwise. As for the vaccines and autism debate, it has been disproven. The person who wrote that article made up case studies and research and admitted it apparently.
However, in the end the decision is yours. Right now, we have a measles outbreak going on in the US because people are skipping the MMR vaccine. My friend is a pediatrics nurse and she watched kids get put on level 4 (the highest level) respirators because they'd not been vaccinated against the flu. Things that are completely preventable or that had been eradicated are coming back and harming children. Especially those who are immunocompromised and cannot be vaccinated.
I choose to vaccinate my child both for her sake and for those children who cannot be vaccinated. I won't let my child be the reason that one of those kids gets sick and dies from a preventable illness.
That's how I feel on the subject.
Thank you for sharing your story. May God bless you, your husband, and children. I think that you are doing the right thing by sharing out your experience; especially for those who refuse to believe that these vaccines are literally destroying the human body.
Thanks Maxin. God bless and keep it up!


10 central agencies can now "intercept, monitor and decrypt any information generated, transmitted, received or stored in any computer".
New Delhi: As per an order by the Ministry of Home Affairs 10 central agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau and NIA, will now have more sweeping to intercept, monitor and decrypt any computer.
According to the order signed by Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Thursday, 10 central agencies can now "intercept, monitor and decrypt any information generated, transmitted, received or stored in any computer".
The home ministry has authorised the agencies to intercept information under 69 (1) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 which says the central government can direct any agency after it is satisfied that it is necessary or expedient to do so in the "interest of the sovereignty or integrity of India, defence of India, security of the state, friendly relations with foreign states or public order or for preventing incitement to the commission of any cognisable offence relating to above or for investigation of any offence".
The Congress, the CPI(M), the Samajwadi Party, the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Trinamool Congress spoke out against the order, which they said was issued on Thursday.
Congress leader Anand Sharma said the order was against the right to privacy, which was a fundamental right.
"The government has done it by stealth and we collectively oppose it. This gives unlimited powers to all these agencies to monitor every information that interest them and complete surveillance which is unacceptable in democracy," he said.
Samajwadi Party's Ram Gopal Yadav termed the order unconstitutional and said the present government should refrain from making such moves with just a few month left for the general elections.
"This government has only a few months left and it should not dig potholes for itself as a new government will be installed in the centre soon," he said.
TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar Roy said the move was 'draconian while RJD's Manoj Jha said that it was a cause of concern for not just parliamentarians, but for every Indian.
CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury voiced his opposition on Twitter.
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Making apprenticeships work for you
Written by Phil Howard on 26 October 2018 in Features
Phil Howard looks at the commercial side of apprenticeships.
The first three quarters of 2017/18 saw 119,500 people start on apprenticeships – according to government figures – more than ten times higher than in the same period the previous year.
While this sounds like a lot, the Government sees room for improvement. Indeed, Chancellor Philip Hammond's recent changes to the apprenticeship levy are aimed at providing flexibility for businesses so they can take full advantage of the benefits of employing apprentices.
So how do apprenticeship programmes currently work?
Apprenticeships are aimed at new or current employees aged 16 or over, and combine working with studying to gain skills and knowledge in a specific job. They last for up to five years depending on the level the apprentice is studying, during which time apprentices must be paid at least minimum wage.
Employers can get government funding to cover some of the cost of training and assessing an apprentice. The funding system for apprenticeships was revised in April 2017, and the apprenticeship levy was introduced.
Research shows that apprentices have more affinity to their employer because they are being trained while they earn for a long period - and they are more likely to be promoted because they've had this investment made in them by the business.
This required all UK employers with a wage bill of over £3m per year to invest 0.5% of the value of their pay bill, minus an apprenticeship levy allowance of £15,000 per financial year, into their apprenticeship service account. The Government then applies a 10% top-up to the funds available, and employers can put this money towards apprenticeship training within the company.
Smaller companies do not have to pay the levy but are expected to pay 10% of the cost of training an apprentice with the Government making up the remaining 90%.
At the beginning of October, the Chancellor announced an extra £90m of government funding to enable employers to invest a quarter of their apprenticeship funds on people working for businesses in their supply chain – up from 10% previously – plus another £5m for the Institute for Apprenticeships (IFA) to introduce new standards and updating existing ones so that more courses can be offered.
According to the IFA, apprenticeships help to close the skills gap for employers and deliver a skilled workforce, with 87% of employers satisfied with their apprentices' training and 75% noting an improved product or service as a result of the training.
And of course, it's not just businesses that benefit from apprenticeships.
The IFA says apprenticeships are an important driver for social mobility, with the lifetime benefits associated with the acquisition of apprenticeships standing at between £48,000 and £74,000 for Level 2 and between £77,000 and £117,000 for Level 3 apprenticeships, and significantly greater financial returns over a working life (up to £150,000 more) on average for someone completing a Level 4+ apprenticeship .
What's more, apprenticeships are losing the stigma they once had as purely an entry into skills-based work, because they now cover a spectrum of white collar, digital and social job roles.
How much does an apprentice cost a business?
Apprenticeship costs vary, depending on the level of complexity, cost of delivery and other associated fees. Businesses agree a total price for each apprenticeship with their chosen training provider, which includes the costs of training plus the end-point assessment by the apprentice assessment organisation.
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Apprenticeship levy payers can access the funds from their apprenticeship service account, and non-levy payers only have to pay 10% of the cost.
How long until this outlay can be recouped?
The cost of apprenticeship training has been shown to pay for itself within one or two years of completion through the increased productivity of the former apprentice, although the new apprenticeship 'standards' require learning to be demonstrable in the apprentice's day-to-day role from day one.
So, you can expect return on investment (ROI) on those apprentices to be shorter than those coming in with academic qualifications.
Employers should take a longer term view on the ROI they'll get from an apprentice. Otherwise, it'll become a boom-bust scenario of spending money on apprenticeships but seeing the completion rates go down if they are not entered into with the right amount of thought and consideration.
How can more businesses be encouraged to set up apprenticeships?
There is still a huge gap in employers' understanding of apprenticeships and what they can give back to the business. While some companies embrace apprenticeships as a credible alternative to traditional recruitment, many remain sceptical about what they see as a government mandate imposed on larger organisations.
Sometimes the unknown is frightening because you don't know where to turn. If you think that offering apprenticeships is an option for you, do your research, and contact recognised and qualitative training providers for guidance and advice.
Also, don't be put off by some of the titles of the apprenticeships as they can cover a multitude of applicable job roles that suit your needs, and the right providers will offer the right schemes for you.
Ultimately, my advice is 'don't get left behind'. There are more and more companies realising that apprenticeships are a high-quality alternative method of further education, and they are getting ahead of the game by offering them to staff as a viable route for nurturing emerging talent and future managers.
Phil Howard is head of sales at Intequal
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As spotted by MacRumors, Apple has just introduced new search tags in the App Store in an attempt to improve and refine popular search results. The feature is currently being rolled out to a select number of iPhone users.
As noted in the MacRumors forums and on Twitter, some iPhone users in recent weeks have started to see tags in the App Store after searching for a popular term like "photos" or "wallpaper." After searching for "photos," for example, some of the tags that can be selected include "collage" or "editor" or "storage."
The source notes that when a user taps on a tag, the App Store's search results get curated. So for instance, if a user searches for "photos" and then taps "collage," the search results will be narrowed down to apps that can be used to make photo collages.
Currently, the feature is only available to a limited number of users in the United States. Moreover, most users that see the tags are running the iOS 14.5 beta, although one user has also claimed to see them on iOS 14.4.2.
Apple says 70% of App Store visitors use search to find apps, suggesting the tags feature should benefit most users looking to find the perfect app from a catalog of over two million apps.
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Here it is, the collaboration of a country wildman and 3/4ths of one of my favourite bands ever. Lets put things into context right away. As a die hard Pantera-fanboy and resident Dimebag-worshipper, the starting point for this review was anything but objective. The man's name spells superior quality in my cortex. Don't expect slight slips to be counted as harshly as for a more obscure artist.
Another thing - one that creates a bit of a contradiction: I am anything but a fan of country music. Most of it makes me nauseous. To emulate Dave Mustaine a bit, hearing something like Achy Breaky Heart doesn't evoke any desire to be romantic, merely extremely violent. Luckily, the cowboy-jodling and Pantera's brand of airtight metal make a miraculously good couple. Granted, considering the cast at play, I expected highly of the results, but was also pleasantly surprised.
The first thing to hit metal fans to radical opposites in my view will be David Allen Coe's voice. The outlaw legend gruffs in a very distinguishable croon, that one can very easily place into the bar scene of a classic western movie. I predict that his singing will create very polar love-hate reactions. I personally like it very much. It ain't on a grandiose Dickinson-level, but the down n' dirty-style fits this jamming music perfectly. Coe's voice has tons of charisma and the feeling of a thousand bottles of bourbon and desert dust to compensate the lack in metalesque range.
The music itself is total killer. I'd say the metal elements upstage the country in amount and feel but as I expressed, the mix is brilliant. The country on this album is more old school anyhow, without the plastic tumbleweed-sentimentality that occasionally litters even distant Finnish radio stations. The rootsy elements really add a different perspective into the moshing mayhem. Despite Pantera's excellence, it had confined itself into a very tight framework with its style where experimentation was extremely questionable. Such is not the case here, as the band has no prefaces and a freedom to just rip. The playing has a loose, jam-like vibe to it that remains tight with space to breathe and groove along with it. There we have my mandatory magic word of fellating reviews again: groove. And how, DAMNIT this stuff grooves. I dislodged bones and muscles I didn't even know existed in my feeble body while listening to this. From the rocking rollers like Nothin' To Lose and Cowboys Do More Dope to the marvellous tear jerking duo of Heart Worn Highway (with it's excellent, flamenco-tinged lead-off instrumental, Panfilo) and Arizona Rivers (with an opening remarkably similar to This Love) everything has a huge emotional charge that emanates from even the smallest of amplifiers. Doesn't matter where you play this. You can truly feel the music.
The humorous fiddle solo in the title track or the Indian-howling in Cherokee Cry show you that this record wasn't made with a stiff upper lip, which is how it should be with all music. Dimebag's guitar shreds are totally off the hook with humongous riffs and sizzling solos to spare, proving how much this man had still left in him. Vinnie Paul and Rex Brown uphold their position as one of the finest rhythm sections in metal history with a rock solid backbone. Need I say again that they groove like all hell? Get Outta My Life is the most modern track here, with a strong Kid Rock-feel, especially in the arrogant lyrical blasting. Although the mere relation of KR's name is enough for some fools not to touch the stuff, this southern-boogie-brought-to-2006-feel still carries the song off well.
N.Y.C. Streets is one of the best ballads I've ever blessed my ears with. It just oozes with streetlighted grit and emotion. If you'll allow me to be overtly sentimental here for a bit, this tune has lately not only helped me through big personal setbacks, but also inspired a few songs of my own - already upon the first hearing. Usually such songs take weeks at minimum to cause such inspiration.
Overall, I love Rebel Meets Rebel. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people couldn't stand this album, but them's the breaks. It combines two unlikely bandits of styles together seamlessly.
Especially recommended situations for breaking out this album are huge parties, situations of light-to-severe intoxication, driving down the speedway (preferably with a convoy of cop cars in tow) and dreary, star filled nights that are spent with a cool brew in hand. A fun summer record for the ages.
If it wasn't for the Devin Townsend Band and the upcoming summer delights of Blind Guardian and Strapping Young Lad, I would not have hesitated in slapping an Album Of The Year-skeleton with this review. In the current situation, consideration is still needed. Now it's time for a drink and another spin.


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Let the Supervillain Preen
Leslie Jones was one of the stars of the all-female remake of "Ghostbusters." For no particular reason, a man in a position to do it organized a hacking/trolling attack on Leslie Jones that drove her off the internet. It was that vicious and relentless.
The man who organized that attack was Milo Yiannopoulos, "a Twitter bully" proud of who he can destroy. Yiannopoulos is also the alt-right white nationalist editor of Breitbart News (Leslie Jones is black), and he just got a quarter-million-dollar book deal with Threshold Editions, a semi-independent imprint of Simon & Schuster.
"Threshold imprint's tagline is 'Celebrating 10 Years of Being Right!' They've published works by Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, Karl Rove, and President-elect Donald Trump."
Threshold Editions characterizes Yiannopoulos' book -- to be modestly titled "Dangerous" -- in a press release:
DANGEROUS will be a book on free speech by the outspoken and controversial gay British writer and editor at Breitbart News who describes himself as "the most fabulous supervillain on the internet."
So there were calls immediately all over social media to boycott Simon & Schuster, and do worse, but I can't for the life of me go along with any censorship. If you don't want to buy the book, don't buy the book. I won't buy the book. (Don't buy any book by Simon & Schuster. I don't care. I won't either, until they publish something I actually want to read.)
Threshold Editions has both a right to publish "Dangerous" and a right to try to make a killing on Milo's celebrity (the reason for the big bucks), and Yiannopoulos can jack off in public (so to speak) all he wants to.
It's in the Constitution.
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The Roles of Standardization, Certification, and Assurance Services in Global Commerce
28 Pages Posted: 16 Apr 2008
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Margaret M. Blair
Cynthia A. Williams
York University - Osgoode Hall Law School
Li-Wen Lin
University of British Columbia (UBC), Faculty of Law
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The Roles of Standardization, Certification and Assurance Services in Global Commerce
CLPE Research Paper No. 12/2008, Vanderbilt Law and Economics Research Paper No. 08-16
Date Written: August 2008
In this article we examine the rapid emergence and expansion of standardized product and process frameworks and a private-sector compliance and enforcement infrastructure that we believe may increasingly be providing a substitute for public and legal regulatory infrastructure in global commerce. This infrastructure is provided by a proliferation of performance codes and standards, many of which define acceptable social and environmental behavior, and a rapidly-growing number of privately-trained and authorized inspectors and certifiers that we call the third-party assurance industry. We offer reasons for this development, evidence of its scope and scale, and then describe the phenomenon in more detail by examining supply chain arrangements in two industries, food products and apparel, where the use of third-party standards and assurance services has expanded especially rapidly. We conclude with a discussion of the implications for the "make or buy" decision at the core of the theory of the firm. We argue that as quasi-regulatory standards are developed within various industries, and as performance to these standards can be systematically evaluated using third-party inspectors and certifiers, the costs of moving production outside of vertical firm hierarchies drop. We believe this may be an important factor in accelerating the shift to outsourcing that has been observed over the last two decades.
Keywords: Assurance services, certification, corporate governance, International Organization for Standardization, ISO, make-or-buy decision, standardization, supply chain management, theory of the firm, transnational supply chains, types of supplier relationships
Blair, Margaret M. and Williams, Cynthia A. and Lin, Li-Wen, The Roles of Standardization, Certification, and Assurance Services in Global Commerce (August 2008). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1120503 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1120503
Margaret M. Blair (Contact Author)
York University - Osgoode Hall Law School ( email )
Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3
University of British Columbia (UBC), Faculty of Law ( email )
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1


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[COLUMN] So you're vaccinated against COVID. Now what?
by Kaiser Health News
Pomona Fairplex COVID-19 Vaccination Mega POD on Feb. 5, 2021.
By Bernard J. Wolfson / Kaiser Health News
As you surely know, this country's COVID vaccination effort has been plagued by major birth pangs: registration snafus, poor communication, faulty data and a scant supply of vaccine — all exacerbated by inequitable allocation, alleged political favoritism and unseemly jockeying for shots.
Still, over 100 million shots have gone into arms, and more than 38 million people, 11.5% of the nation's population, have been fully vaccinated. One in 5 U.S. residents have had at least one dose.
The vaccine rollout is finally ramping up — just as the deadly winter surge has ended, dramatically reducing infection rates, hospitalizations and deaths. President Joe Biden has promised enough vaccine for every adult in the country by the end of May and dangled the hope of a return to semi-normalcy by July 4.
We'll see if that happens. Unfortunately, ill-advised behavior, or a mutant strain of the COVID virus — or both — could still ignite another surge. And we're not entirely certain to what extent vaccination prevents you from infecting unvaccinated people, or for how long it protects against COVID.
Bottom line: Optimism is warranted, but all of us — even the vaccinated — still need to be careful.
In case you missed it, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new public health guidelines last week that offered a small glimpse of what the not-so-distant future might hold if enough people are vaccinated. The most striking point was that it's OK for vaccinated individuals to meet indoors with unvaccinated members of another household, without masks, as long as nobody in that household is at risk for severe COVID.
That's big news if you've not seen your children or grandchildren in person for a while. If you are fully vaccinated, it's now likely safe to visit with them indoors without masks, regardless of their vaccination status. You can even hug them.
As long as they don't live too far away, that is: The CDC still frowns on long-distance travel.
If everybody in your group is vaccinated, so much the better. In that case, hosting a maskless dinner party inside your home, for example, is "likely a low risk," according to the new guidance.
But Dr. George Rutherford, a professor of epidemiology at the University of California-San Francisco, warns not to interpret this new freedom too liberally: "People say, 'Oh, we can have a wedding reception for 50 people at a hotel as long as they are all vaccinated.' I say, 'What about the people serving you — are they all vaccinated? And the band?'"
Public health experts and the CDC agree that if you are vaccinated and in the company of people who aren't — or if you don't know their status — you should continue the safeguards of masking and maintaining your distance.
"What I tell people who are vaccinated is, 'You should assume you are one of the 5 or 6% for whom the vaccination will fail, and that everyone around you is a super spreader," Rutherford says.
That means you should probably tap your inner brakes before going to a movie, working out in a gym, boarding an airplane or dining indoors at a restaurant.
Dr. Walter Orenstein, associate director of the Emory Vaccine Center and professor of infectious diseases at Emory University School of Medicine, points to a possible side benefit of the new CDC approach. "It may enhance vaccine uptake if it shows people that once you get vaccinated you have more freedom to do things," he says.
Orenstein, like most public health experts, acknowledges that we still have an incomplete picture of COVID and how the vaccines will work in the real world. Officials must set guidelines based on the best data available at the time, he says. "If, in fact, there is a marked spike in cases as a result, they will have to revise them."
For now, Orenstein says, he is incorporating the new guidelines into his personal life. "We hadn't had people over to our house in ages, and last night we had a couple over," he says. They were all vaccinated, and they didn't wear masks.
Others are wary of easing up too soon, even if they've been vaccinated.
"I feel a real sense of relief, but it hasn't changed my behavior," says Sam Sandmire, a 65-year-old retired gymnastics coach in Boise, Idaho, who's had two doses of the Moderna vaccine. "I still mask up and will continue to mask up and social distance until the science shows that I can't infect others."
Andy Mosley, 74, says he is not entirely convinced by the new CDC statement. "The information that we could start hanging out with each other again was laced with a lot of qualifiers," says Mosley, a resident of Temecula, California, who's also had two shots of the Moderna vaccine. "That tells me they are not really sure about it."
But he may alter his behavior in one instance. He has not seen his daughter, a chef who lives in San Francisco, since October 2019. She is scheduled for surgery soon and may need his help. "Because she's been immunized and I've been immunized and her roommate has been immunized, I would feel safe going up there," Mosley says. "So that would be a change. But I would drive; I wouldn't fly."
Many others, including state and local politicians, are less cautious. Texas recently did away with its mask mandate. Florida has remained largely open for business through much of the pandemic.
In California, 13 counties accounting for nearly half the state's population have reopened gyms, movie theaters and indoor restaurant dining — albeit at reduced levels. That includes Los Angeles County, one of the hardest-hit regions in the U.S. during the winter surge. And Gov. Gavin Newsom has suggested that California's four-level color-coded system for phased reopening could soon add a "green" tier — meaning pretty much back to normal.
However, Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, says localities that open too soon "are going to be in big trouble shortly" because of a new surge he expects to be triggered by a fast-spreading COVID strain first detected in the United Kingdom, which is projected to become the dominant strain in the U.S. sometime this month.
For now, stick with masking and physical distancing in most social and commercial encounters. Get vaccinated as soon as it's your turn and try to persuade the people in your lives to do the same. The more people vaccinated, the greater the protection for the community.
In the near future, we may all have extra incentive to get vaccinated: Proof of vaccination could be required for air travel, sports events, concerts and other mass public gatherings. This is being considered in some parts of the U.S. and is already happening in some countries.
Israel, for example, has begun issuing six-month vaccination "passports" that would allow entry to sporting events, restaurants and other public venues. That has "created this kind of push for people who otherwise might not be that interested in getting vaccinated to get vaccinated," Rutherford says.
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Regulators Seize Millions in Robinhood Shares from FTX
Sought by FTX creditors and BlockFi, shares held by the collapsed firm have now been confiscated.
The U.S. Justice Department said in a Delaware bankruptcy court hearing that it had taken custody of $450 million in Robinhood shares from FTX.
In May 2022, then-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX cofounder Gary Wang formed a holding company called Emergent to purchase shares in the publicly traded Robinhood platform. In an affidavit filed in December, Bankman-Fried and Wang said they used funds taken in loans totaling $546 million from Alameda Research to buy the shares.
A lawyer for FTX noted in the hearing that the owner of the shares was unclear. A likely claimant to the shares—besides FTX creditors—includes BlockFi. BlockFi says the shares were promised to it by Bankman-Fried and the now-bankrupt company has sued to obtain the pledged shares.
"The seizures that have taken place were ordered by the court in connection with the criminal actions in the Southern District of New York with respect to Mr. Bankman, Miss Ellison and Mr. Wang," FTX lawyer James Bromley said on Wednesday. "The things that are being seized have to do with the Robinhood stock."
Bromley cited ongoing litigation surrounding the collapse of FTX and subsequent chapter 11 bankruptcy of BlockFi in November 2022, as well as proceedings taking place in Antigua and Barbuda regarding the Robinhood shares.
"We are obviously reserving our rights with respect to the debtors and expect that the other parties are as well, but just wanted to make sure that it was clear that the Robinhood shares that were being seized were being seized from accounts that are not currently under the control of the debtors," Bromley said.
In the hearing, the Justice Department said it would file a notice of seizure that will lay out all of the agency's assets that were taken from FTX.
"And for the court's benefit, we will file a notice of seizure so that the court is aware and has something in the docket that shows what's actually been seized by the U.S. government," said U.S. Attorney Seth Shapiro. "So that if we don't end up resolving it there, it'll be clear for purposes of litigation what is actually in the government's possession."
The next court hearing is scheduled for January 20, 2023, with the presiding judge blocking out the entire day's calendar to focus on FTX, the Robinhood shares, and any additional developments.
Bankman-Fried, Wang, and former CEO of Alameda Research Caroline Ellison are facing a litany of charges, including bank and wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy.
If found guilty on all charges, the trio could spend the rest of their lives in federal prison.


Now I know it sounds like a 1940's dance, but in actual fact the title of this post refers to my ever expanding uterus! Yes we have another baby on the way…or babies. I haven't actually had a scan yet so there could be an entire circus troup in there for all I know! Anyway that means we will have to postpone any move until next year. So what do I do to keep myself busy now? Perhaps I should get started on a business like I've been meaning to do forever. Ideas on a postcard please!
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Home Events Franklin & Luna Go to the Moon Story Workshop (Ages 6+)
Jen Campbell and Katie Harnett
Franklin & Luna Go to the Moon Story Workshop (Ages 6+)
Sunday, 30th June 2019 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Children's Events, Free Events, Workshop
Luna and her best friend, Franklin the dragon, love stories. Trampolining, deep-sea diving, strange creatures: whatever the topic, they're keen to learn more. When Franklin delves into his own origin story, the two friends find themselves on the adventure of a lifetime to the moon.
Perfect for any kid who loves a good story about friendship, fantasy, and spaghetti-eating yetis, Jen Campbell's Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon is a modern update on classic fairy tales, complete with magical drawings by Katie Harnett.
Join both the author and the illustrator as they bring their characters to life in a giggle-filled storytelling session complete with live drawing and a creative workshop.
Jen Campbell is a bestselling author and award-winning poet. Her books include 'The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night,' 'The Girl Aquarium' and a series of children's picture books about a book-loving dragon called Franklin.
@jenvcampbell
Katie Harnett
Katie Harnett is an award-winning illustrator and writer who was born in Yorkshire and is currently based in London. She has written and illustrated three picture books, is the illustrator of the Franklin's Flying Bookshop series written by Jen Campbell.
@katie_harnett


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Dermatology Online Journal
Volume 27, Issue 11, 2021
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Q: UTC time in java? How can I get UTC value in Java of any given time and date with the respective time-zone?
Say for example my current time zone is Asia/Kolkata, now how can I get UTC value of say 1.00 am on 21/07/2018?

A: For getting currect time in UTC.
 Instant.now()  // Current time in UTC.

For getting current time in any desired TimeZone.
 ZonedDateTime.now( ZoneId.systemDefault() )   // Current time in your ZoneId.

Kolkata Example :

ZoneId zoneKolkata = ZoneId.of( "Asia/Kolkata" ) ;
ZonedDateTime zoneDTKolkata = instant.atZone( zoneKolkata ) ;

To adjust back to UTC, extract an Instant from the ZonedDateTime.
Instant instant = zoneDTKolkata.toInstant() ;

You can adjust from UTC to a time zone.
ZonedDateTime zoneDTKolkata = instant.atZone( zoneKolkata ) ;

A: Use the Java 8 time API instead of the older API (ie Date & SimpleDateFormat solution proposed by rajadilipkolli)
// System time (ie, your operating system time zone)
LocalDateTime ldt = LocalDateTime.of(year, month, day, hour, minute, second);

// Time in Asia/Kolkata
ZonedDateTime kolkata = ldt.atZone(ZoneId.of("Asia/Kolkata"));

// Time in UTC
OffsetDateTime utc = ldt.atOffset(ZoneOffset.UTC);

A:     DateTimeFormatter formatter = new DateTimeFormatterBuilder()
            .parseCaseInsensitive()
            .appendPattern("h.mm a 'on' dd/MM/uuuu")
            .toFormatter(Locale.ENGLISH);
    ZoneId zone = ZoneId.of("Asia/Kolkata");
    String localDateTimeString = "1.00 am on 21/07/2018";
    Instant i = LocalDateTime.parse(localDateTimeString, formatter)
            .atZone(zone)
            .toInstant();
    System.out.println("UTC value is: " + i);

This prints:

UTC value is: 2018-07-20T19:30:00Z

I wasn't sure whether you needed to parse the exact string you gave, 1.00 am on 21/07/2018, into a date-time object, but in case I have shown how. The challenge is that am is in lowercase. In order to specify case insensitive parsing I needed to go through a DateTimeFormatterBuilder.
As you can see, the code converts to an Instant, which is the modern way to represent a point in time in Java. Instant.toString always prints the time in UTC. The Z at the end means UTC. If you want a date-time that is more explicitly in UTC you may use
    OffsetDateTime odt = LocalDateTime.parse(localDateTimeString, formatter)
            .atZone(zone)
            .toInstant()
            .atOffset(ZoneOffset.UTC);
    System.out.println("UTC value is: " + odt);

The output is similar, only OffsetDateTime leaves out the seconds if they are 0 (zero):

UTC value is: 2018-07-20T19:30Z

Link: Oracle tutorial: Date Time explaining how to use java.time, the modern Java date and time API.

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Behind the Cover
Ave Mors
Best Metal Album Covers
Born For Burning: Five Years in History
A conversation with founder Kimberly Galdamez on her milestone for LA's underground.
Profanatica at Catch One in Los Angeles, Photograph by Heaviest of Art
If you scroll through the comments section of any notable metal publication, you'll witness the audacity of critics claiming that metal is dead. It takes but 5 minutes to scroll through Bandcamp's best-selling category to dispute said statement with bands both new and old delivering elite full-lengths, making the contemporary state of metal one to be appreciative of. On the live front, bookers and promoters have kept the scene alive with countless shows to lose your mind to, pre-pandemic of course. Among those is the Kimberly Galdamez-led Born For Burning, a booking/promoting/DJing entity that delivers shows with a nod to the old through community-led aesthetics.
On March 21st of this year, the LA-based Born For Burning celebrated 5 years of existence, a milestone to be celebrated for the countless memories made across their events. From hosting shows for ETERNAL CHAMPION, SADISTIC INTENT, SABBAT, and BLACK WITCHERY to organizing metal merchant markets and all-vinyl DJ nights, Born For Burning has established a respected community presence among LA's underground, a presence that draws familiar faces time and time again. A lively ambience, DIY production, and welcoming environment are but a few signature traits present at every one of their events, as we ourselves can confirm. Pulling off a successful event is no easy feat for a booker or promoter, even less having done so for countless years. That said, Born For Burning's 5-Year anniversary didn't come without respective struggles, struggles that came with lessons to refine the team's approach and make it the powerhouse it is today, hence the recent expansions into New York's underground.
We talk to founder Kimberly Galdamez on the Born For Burning anniversary and look back at the past as we analyze her outlook on the future of a post-pandemic concert circuit:
As Born For Burning enters its 5th year of existence, you've had an opportunity to learn, grow, and more importantly, leave an impact on thousands across Los Angeles and beyond. Where do you see Born For Burning now compared to when it all started for you in 2015?
Galdamez: BFB has certainly evolved from humble beginnings of one local showcase and DJ night a month. We've since booked tours, brought new acts to LA, worked with various sized venues, hosted events on the East Coast and abroad. Last year, I became Profanatica's booking agent, which is a new, exciting chapter.
With every show comes a memory, of which you've had plenty over the course of five years. What are some special moments from BFB shows that you'll forever remember?
Galdamez: Ah this is tough, because every show is somewhat crafted to be special in its own way. I'll mention 5 shows to keep it short. First up would have to be booking Sadistic Intent with Blood Incantation, Qrixkuor and Arizmenda in 2017. Aside from the gig being insanely stacked and the LA debut show for Blood Incantation and Qrixkuor, I had been wanting to work with the Sadistic Intent brothers for quite some time. That evening felt like we hit a milestone.
Up next, I'm remembering the two gigs in 2016 dubbed "Black Metal Invocation", a co-promotion with Crepusculo Negro. Headliners were Demoncy and ABSU with Arizmenda, Nexul, Satanik Goat Ritual, Volahn, Furdidurke, and Vorde. That weekend brought on new friendships which would lead to bringing other affiliated projects to LA.
Next on the list would have to be getting Eternal Champion and Sumerlands to LA. It was a three band bill with Blade Killer opening and every band absolutely crushed it that evening. I'm eagerly awaiting new music from EC to get them back out here!
Flyer by Erick (Muerto Distro)
This list would be incomplete without Sabbat's LA debut gig(s) paired with the first metal swap. I remember trying to coordinate getting the band here for about a year until things finally lined up. Two sold out shows, insane set lists both nights, and a well-received metal market/ meet and greet. It was a weekend that was equally exhausting and rewarding on all fronts.
Although there are at least 5 more shows I'd like to mention, I'll end with the Pagan Altar at the Echo last year. An evening one might regard as truly magical and mesmerizing. I had seen Pagan Altar before many years ago but this time felt different. The venue was great, the crowd was deeply immersed and the set was one I'll never forget!
Pagan Altar at The Echo, Photograph by Heaviest of Art
From fiscal disputes with bands to scheduling conflicts, the amount of problems that a booker/promoter can run into are endless. What has kept you going for this long?
Galdamez: I think you have to truly believe in the work you do. I take pride in every aspect of BFB shows. There's extensive planning on all ends to put together even a small production of three bands on a stage. There's an obligation to deliver proper production to not just to the bands you're hosting, but to ticket holders as well. Of course, it's live music and even with all the planning and a dedicated team, problems arise, but the idea is to bounce back as quickly as possible.
Devil Master at Catch One, Photograph by Heaviest of Art
To adapt to the ongoing pandemic, promoters have to adapt and you did so via the recent Born For Burning DJ nights on Instagram, which were a hit! They brought together people for killer riffs and an entertaining comment section. Do you see the use of Instagram Live/Facebook Live/etc. continuing once live shows return?
Galdamez: I actually wasn't sure how receptive people would be to a "virtual DJ night". I also have zero experience in the streaming world so it was a bit of a challenge to figure out a simple yet proper set up. The first two were done from home and I couldn't see the comments or interact with the audience, which I think would have helped. The last stream we did was a combination of a live band (Crematory Stench) and the usual DJ set. This one was done at a venue and streamed on Twitch instead of Instagram so that the programming could run longer than an hour. We also upped the production for this one with more cameras, lighting, and a sound engineer.
Crematory Stench at Zebulon, Photograph by Heaviest of Art
We just announced the next stream for Friday, August 28th with Kommand, who just released an album (Terrorscape, 2020). I remember when they made their live debut opening for Mammoth Grinder in 2018 and how quickly that show sold out in advance. I'm looking forward to seeing their new material live and hosting them again.
Flyer by Electric Assault Records
It's hard to tell these days when live music will return, but I think when it does I'll consider streaming for special occasions. Having friends in other cities and countries tune in has been great. They get to experience a band or DJ set they might otherwise have not had the chance too. We'll see!
The anticipation for live shows to return is high, giving them a newfound appreciation by concertgoers everywhere. When do they return, do you anticipate audience turnout to be significantly impacted?
Galdamez: Hard to say - it might be a few are eager to get back to live music, and perhaps others will still be weary of being around strangers in such close proximity. With most things this year, we can only take it week by week and see how things will evolve. I do hope local venues survive this year so that we can have spaces to host events in the future.
Innumerable Forms at Zebulon, Photograph by Heaviest of Art
Once live shows do return, how do you see yourself approaching it from a promoter angle?
Galdamez: Again, this is a bit hard to tell with so much uncertainty. I believe I'll maintain my usual approach and read the current situation as best I can. Perhaps people will no longer feel comfortable in a closed venue and will prefer an outdoor setting? Only time will tell!
For anyone who's been to a Born for Burning show, you'll notice that there are familiar faces at each one, speaking to the community you've helped build over the years. What does it mean to you to have this kind of support system?
Galdamez: Ah yes, I have a great team of people that have been with me from the very beginning. These individuals understand the vision, the level of professionalism, and are absolute diehards! There are also a few people I would consider mentors that have been working in the industry far longer than me who I also go to from time to time. I find all of these individuals to be crucial.
Sortilegia at Catch One, Photograph by Heaviest of Art
Speaking on your Bathory-inspired origin, Gunnar Silins' cover photograph for 'The Return' (1985) is simple yet profound, embodying the same awe and mysticism present throughout the Quorthon staple. It's a significant black metal record that did so much for the genre, but did so much more for you. Can you elaborate on what it means to Born For Burning and Kim Galdamez as a person?
Galdamez: For one, I took the third track song title, 'Born For Burning'. I remember trying to find a name to encompass what it is I'd be booking, but also offered subtlety. There's a part in the lyrics in which he writes, 'she will always burn' and I knew then and there. As you mention, the cover is quite simple, yet profound. There's a timelessness to it.
Cover art by Gunnar Silins
Born For Burning is the very essence of old school. Your all vinyl DJ nights, wicked show posters by Erick at Muerto Distro and metal merchant markets bring the yesteryear to a modern time. What drew you to taking this approach?
Galdamez: I can't even remember how Erick and I connected but I'm so glad we did. He did the very first poster and has done nearly all of them the last 5 years. It's true, most of the graphics and imagery we use are spirits of the old. It certainly felt like the way to go considering our influences and the bands we would end up booking. Erick and I are obsessively detail-oriented so what might seem like a simple poster design, probably took much thought and versions before settling on the final. Over the years, I've watched people flat out steal his designs or try to replicate them, but he keeps getting better and better by the year.
Blue Hummingbird On The Left at Catch One, Photograph by Heaviest of Art
You're commemorating the anniversary in that same old-school manner with a zine that captures but a glimpse of everything Born For Burning has been a part of. How much emotional weight does putting this together have on you, especially with seeing photos, flyers, stories and more?
Galdamez: This is a bit of unreleased news, but yes! This was an idea that began last year and then we went into quarantine so I had time to dig through old files. This was the first time I stopped and revisited old gigs, usually I'm spending every ounce of free time planning for the months and year ahead. I certainly felt a sense of pride. It also served as a boost to see what the next chapter will look like. For now it looks like streaming? But in all seriousness, I'm looking forward to completing this project and sharing it with people. I have many folks to thank, like you, for taking such great photos at shows!
Black Witchery at Catch One, Photograph by Heaviest of Art
Looking back at the highs and the lows of the last five years, is there anything you wish you did differently?
Galdamez: I'm quite satisfied with the highs and lows. All of them have led to some aspect of BFB to evolve and reshape, which is how it should be. This will always be a passion project that will put quality over quantity, and vision before all.
Random but mandatory question for us here at Heaviest of Art. Do you recall a time when an album cover made you pick up a record or even change the way you engaged with it?
Galdamez: Ah so many! This is the beauty of record hunting. Sometimes you see a truly impressive cover and the album doesn't deliver or vice versa. I know as a teenager I was captivated by Slayer's discography at first sight. I was equally obsessed with the 80s German thrash scene. I mean, Sodom's Obsessed By Cruelty (1986) cover, enough said!!
Cover art by Reinhard Wieczorek
I'm sure it's quite obvious I love the 80s metal underground stuff. I could go on and on. I spent a great number of my teenage years looking at this imagery. Now I'm doing this when I go to record shops and come across something that looks interesting. There's always a level of excitement coming across something promising. Cover art and band promo photos are just as important as the music itself, I don't care what people say. I will 100% judge all aspects of a release.
New bands, new friends, new venues: all things that have come from the relentless work ethic you put behind the Born For Burning banner. The platform has grown and with it, so has the community that rides behind your every move. Congratulations on a remarkable feat. Here's to the next 5 years!
Galdamez: Indeed! Thanks for your words and for taking the time to ask these questions. We shall see what the coming year(s) will bring. Cheers!
Stay up to date with Born For Burning on Instagram and Facebook, where you can learn about new events like the forthcoming Metal Merchants Market in Los Angeles.
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