I Want To Look Better, But I Still Want To Look Natural & Look Like Myself. Is This Possible?
Not only is this possible, this is the desired goal of most procedures performed by Dr. Reed. Unfortunately, there are many people who have undergone cosmetic procedures who now have obvious changes to their appearance that make them look unnatural. While this may be desireable for certain individuals, most people would prefer that the improvements gained by facial cosmetic procedures be subtle and harmonious. Most individuals do not want to have facial features that make it obvious they have had cosmetic procedures. Dr. Reed believes that surgery should not be "overdone" so that the changes in appearance are improvements that look like they belong to the patient. Dr. Reed achieves this goal through careful analysis of each patient's unique physical features and a conservative and meticulous surgical approach.
How Long Will I Need To Recover From Cosmetic Surgery?
Recovery time from surgery is normally one to two weeks, depending on the extent of the surgery performed. Other factors to consider are the type of work that you do and how tolerant you are to swelling and bruising. Most patients have sutures removed after one week and are ready to resume normal activities.
With recent advances in anesthesia, operating room monitoring, and pre-operative testing, the risks of surgery have become considerably smaller. Although complications are infrequent, all surgeries have some degree of risk. These include numbness, hematoma, infection and abnormal scarring. The least serious problems occur more often and the more serious problems occur rarely. Most complications involve an extension of the recovery period rather than any permanent effect on your final result.
Any incisional surgery will leave scars. To ensure that scarring is kept to a minimum, incision placement is as inconspicuous as allowable. Once you have healed, scars are generally not visible. Make-up will help diminish any remaining pinkness of skin when you return to work. There are some newer minimally invasive surgical techniques performed endoscopically (through small incisions) that may be an option for you. During your consultation with Dr. Reed these options can be discussed.
How Long Will The Effects Of My Cosmetic Surgery Last?
It's hard to predict how long your cosmetic surgery's effect will last, because it depends on so many variables. First, it depends on what type of surgery you have. If you have surgery to change basic facial features, such as nose reshaping (rhinoplasty), chin or cheek implants, the effects are permanent because the changes are structural. If you have surgery to decrease the effects of aging, such as a facelift or eyelid surgery, the surgical results' longevity will depend on factors such as genetics, sun exposure, weight gain or loss, and whether or not you smoked in the past or present. Patients will always look younger, surgery in essence "turns back the clock". However you will continue to age, but the changes we make with surgery have a lasting effect. If you have a facelift, you can expect the results to last for seven to ten years. If you undergo a blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), you can expect the effects to last for eight to ten years, in most instances.
Will My Insurance Cover Any Of The Costs?
In general, insurance will not cover a procedure that is fully cosmetic in nature. Insurance companies, however, do generally cover some or all of the costs for procedures performed to improve nasal breathing or visual fields. In this situation, the procedure is billed to the insurance company for reimbursement to the patient.


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In conversation: Charlie Harmsen
"I think one of the greatest things I'll take away from being exposed to such good coffee in Melbourne is being able to develop a further understanding of specialty coffee and having my palate exposed to such a range of great coffees." - Charlie Harmsen
The true value that coffee gives us is the opportunity to connect with one another, and I think this couldn't be more true for people like Charlie and myself. All the different cafes we've visited over the 9 months together during his stay in Melbourne, or the number of brews we've shared and coffees we've exchanged have all improved and strengthened our friendship.
About a year ago, Charlie started the first leg of his journey to Melbourne from The Netherlands. He had one ultimate goal: to learn as much as he could about Specialty Coffee and hopefully land a job in a café where he could gain hands-on experience and knowledge. I had seen Charlie post on Instagram about making his way to Melbourne during his layover in Malaysia. As any other coffee enthusiast would, I reached out to him and suggested we meet up for a coffee once he had settled into his accommodation. One week later, we met up at the Aunty Pegs brew bar in Collingwood for their weekly Saturday Cuppings.
It feels like yesterday we were being greeted by Pauly and looking forward to trying the interesting Rwandan coffees being showcased. I'm explaining the scene as this was the first time I had actually met Charlie after following each other on social media for the previous year. The cupping was awesome, as you would expect from the humble guy running it. We spent a few hours connecting over coffee and decided to have lunch at the Proud Mary's Café up the road. The morning flew by - as they do when conversation is good - and I think we both knew at that point that we were going to be coffee brothers - two crazy coffee enthusiasts; you probably know the feeling already!
Charlie worked at a company called Aither, as an HR Advisor. He wasn't successful in landing a coffee-related job, although he did apply at several coffee shops. Landing a job in Specialty Coffee wasn't straightforward, so he ultimately used his previous experience in HR to get a job at Aither. At the same time, living in a new city also brought new challenges.
"It's expensive and not easy to get a foot in the door at the specialty stores. Experience with high-volumes was however a must at all places... It's not easy landing your first job in specialty coffee. Networking and volunteering at the right places are crucial to getting a foot in the door. There is lots of competition and a short-term (6 to 12 month) visa creates a barrier for a company to invest in you. Find out for yourself how you'll add value to their business and make sure you communicate it concisely." Charlie Harmsen
Networking was key for both Charlie and I. I had only been in Melbourne for a few months longer than Charlie, yet I felt like we were in the same boat: two coffee enthusiasts keen to drink some incredible coffee and visit amazing cafes. Socialising at coffee events became easier and easier as we made friends and developed a community of like-minded people. Bureaux Collective events, cuppings at roasteries, and fun coffee events like the Aeropress Champs are all amazing platforms for strengthening the connections and relationships between both coffee enthusiasts and coffee professionals.
I consider myself lucky to have formed friendships through social media, and I've witnessed how social media can play a huge role these days in helping to foster a community and bring people together. But in this game of social media it's important to remain real and portray a real presence in everything you post. There is, unfortunately, a lot of fake content on the internet and it's good to be a part of the group of real people developing real friendships.
In my opinion, it's coffee enthusiasts like Charlie who drive the market for specialty coffee all over the world. People who truly understand what has gone into producing a coffee - all the way from seed to cup - and why terms like "specialty" actually really do matter. People who aren't afraid of spending a few more dollars on a cup or bag of damn good coffee because they have the knowledge to understand why it costs – and should cost - that extra bit more. I feel like anyone who has ever been a humble coffee enthusiast can relate to the simple idea of wanting to know more about something that you're genuinely interested in and passionate about. It's uncontrollable, and to me, it's exactly the same as your tummy growling for some food. My mind wanders off naturally, curious about coffee, and the only way to stop it is through researching/feeding what's on my mind and ticking it off the list.
It was fitting to have this conversation at Aunty Peg's, being the place Charlie and I had first met up for coffee. It was really the only location to host this conversation. Charlie and I didn't touch on what coffees we were drinking in the video so I'd like to take the opportunity to briefly explain them here. At the time of filming, Aunty Peg's had an epic line-up of Nicaraguan coffees on their menu: an Orange Buenos Aires Honey Process, Yellow Buenos Aires Natural Processed and a Purple La Laguna 72 hour Anaerobic naturally processed coffee. I was drinking the Purple Buenos Aires, Caturra (melon, tropical, milk chocolate & floral) and Charlie was drinking the Orange Buenos Aires, Maracaturra (Orange blossom, honey, juicy). Both coffees were delicious but I actually got brew envy over Charlie's cup. The aroma was phenomenal! Special thanks to Kaden, Steve and Kurtis for the awesome hospitality, visiting Peg's is always a good idea!
What coffee are you brewing and really enjoying at the moment?
"I'm currently brewing a "Blue Batak", a Typica from Sumatra (Toba Lake) roasted by Gardelli, and an SL28 from the Western Valley of Vulcan Azul in Costa Rica. Roasted by Bloomers Coffee."
I wanted Charlie to be the first person I featured on Sow's Coffee Conversations, because - to me - it's all about a drive for education and passion. And Charlie has both of those things in spades. I hope that more and more people become interested in coffee, and not just over the taste but the background of coffee, the people behind coffee and how the two come together to make this beautiful thing we all crave first thing in the morning. People like Charlie embody this passion and in my opinion drive the specialty coffee industry all over the world.
The following is the first of many Sow Coffee Conversations I will host on the blog. Hopefully, these will be an easy watch or something to listen to when you've got some free time to enjoy two friends talking about coffee and people. Stay tuned for more and follow Sow Coffee Project on Instagram to keep up to date with new drops, conversations and more. Thanks guys!!!
Coffee Conversations - Charlie Harmsen

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Ford Bronco returns with plenty of tech for the trail
The Ford Bronco was one of the original SUVs, but Ford discontinued it in 1996. Since then, SUVs have massively grown in popularity, so it was only a matter of time before Ford brought the Bronco back.
Current SUV popularity also means Ford could have phoned this one in and still sold herds of new Broncos, but that isn't what the Blue Oval did. The 2021 Ford Bronco has the off-road capability fans expect, but it also boasts tech geared specifically toward outdoor adventure. It's much more than a big dumb truck with a big screen slapped on.
The new Bronco isn't one vehicle; it's three. Like the rival Jeep Wrangler, the 2021 Bronco will be available in two-door and four-door configurations, both with removable doors and roof. In addition, the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is a smaller vehicle based on a different platform, but sharing exterior styling and some of the off-road tech of the larger Bronco. It's pitched against the Jeep Compass and Renegade.
The exterior styling of all three models is heavily influenced by the first-generation Bronco, which debuted in 1965. All three models get the classic Bronco "face," with a flat rectangular grille flanked by round headlights. Designers actually scanned a classic Bronco owned by Ford design vice president Moray Callum to get the look just right, Bronco chief designer Paul Wraith told Digital Trends.
The Bronco two-door and four-door models both get three-piece removable roofs, and four-door models get a standard cloth convertible top that can be used when the hard roof panels are off. The removable doors are frameless, making them and lighter and thus easier to get on and off. Unlike the Jeep Wrangler, Ford claims the doors can be stored onboard (on four-door models, at least).
The Bronco Sport doesn't get a removable roof or doors, but Ford worked to maximize interior space within its relatively small footprint. The automaker claims two 27.5-inch mountain bikes can be stored in the cargo area (with an optional Yakima rack), and the sports floodlights and a taller-than-normal opening height, so it can serve as a shady trailside hangout spot. Both the standard Bronco and the Bronco Sport also have rubberized floors to make cleaning mud and dirt easier, plus a built-in bottle opener in the cargo area.
Even if a vehicle is capable of tackling the toughest off-road trails, its driver may not be. So Ford gave the Bronco and Bronco Sport tech features designed to make off-roading easier and more accessible to people of all skill levels.
Both the Bronco and Bronco Sport get Ford's Terrain Management System, which adjusts various vehicle parameters for different types of terrain. In the Bronco models, the terrain-specific driving modes are called "G.O.A.T. modes," short for "goes over any terrain," and a reference to Ford executive Donald Frey's nickname for the original Bronco.
Up to seven modes are available, depending on the vehicle and trim level, including: Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery and Sand, Baja, Mud/Ruts, and Rock Crawl. The electronic aids were tuned to work with drivers, rather than try to outsmart them, Adrian Aguirre, Bronco Sport chief engineer, told Digital Trends.
The Bronco and Bronco Sport also get Trail Control. Previously seen in the Ford Ranger pickup truck, it basically acts as low-speed, off-road cruise control, handling the throttle and brakes while the driver steers. The Bronco also gets an optional 360-degree camera system with "spotter view," which shows the view directly in front of each tire. Not available on the Bronco Sport, the feature is designed to lessen the need for a spotter outside the vehicle while off-roading, Donna Bell, Ford director, tech and features strategy and planning, told Digital Trends.
The Bronco is one of the first Ford models to get the automaker's new Sync 4 infotainment system. It includes standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, over-the-air updates, and more than 1,000 trail maps built into its navigation system. An 8.0-inch touchscreen is standard, but a 12.0-inch screen is also available. Sync 4 also has twice the computing power of the previous Sync 3 system, Bell told Digital Trends. Device attachment points and 12-volt connectors are also built into the dashboard for hooking up cameras or phones.
The Bronco Sport gets the old Sync 3 infotainment system, with an 8.0-inch touchscreen and standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (you'll still need a cable for both). However, the Sport gets driver aids not available in the standard Bronco, including adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and traffic sign recognition.
The Bronco two-door and four-door are body-on-frame vehicles, based on a modified version of the Ford Ranger platform. Ford quoted ground clearance of 11.6 inches, 29-degree breakover angle, 37.2-degree departure angle. Those figures all beat the Jeep Wrangler, the Bronco's main rival. If you're feeling adventurous, the Bronco can also wade through up to 33.5 inches of water, according to Ford.
The base engine is a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder unit shared with the Ranger and other Ford products. In the Bronco, it makes 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Ford also offers an optional 2.7-liter turbocharged V6, with 310 hp and 400 lb-ft. Both engines are available with a seven-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. The V6 offers less horsepower than the equivalent Wrangler engine, but with more torque. However, Jeep offers an EcoDiesel Wrangler with 442 lb-ft, and is rolling out hybrid options.
Four-wheel drive is standard, but Ford gives buyers a choice of two systems. The base system is fully electronic, while the optional system is a beefier electromechanical setup. Power is distributed through Dana axles, from the same supplier used by Jeep. An optional Sasquatch Package aimed at hardcore off-road enthusiasts adds 35-inch tires on 17-inch Beadlock-ready rims.
On pavement, the Bronco will never be confused with a sports car. However, Ford did include some features to improve road manners. The Bronco gets independent front suspension with an electronically disconnecting front sway bar. The body stays in place to limit body roll in corners, but disconnects when off-roading to increase axle articulation.
Engineering wise, the Bronco Sport is completely different from the standard Bronco. Instead of truck-like body-on-frame construction, it has a car-like unibody derived from the Ford Escape. The Escape isn't known for off-road capability, so Ford gave the Bronco Sport a model-specific four-wheel-drive system and optional 29-inch tires.
Powertrains are shared with the Escape, however. The base Bronco Sport engine is a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder making 181 hp and 190 lb-ft. The buyer can upgrade to a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, rated at 245 hp and 275 lb-ft. Both engines come with an eight-speed automatic transmission, with standard four-wheel drive.
The 2021 Ford Bronco starts at $29,995 for a base two-door model, and is expected to hit dealerships in Spring 2021. Ford hasn't released pricing for the Bronco Sport, but it's scheduled to arrive before the end of 2020. Both vehicles can be reserved online with a $100 refundable deposit.
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Boko Haram civilian attacks 'overwhelming' government: Buhari
Elisha Bala-Gbogbo
Dec. 31 2015, 5:16 am Apr. 5 2016, 1:42 pm
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said the scale of bombings targeting civilians by Boko Haram is overwhelming and the intelligence service has no information about the condition or location of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by the insurgents last year.
Boko Haram's "capacity to conventionally attack institutions, whether it is the police force or barracks as they used to, including Maiduguri, has been stopped," Buhari said in a televised press conference on Wednesday, referring to one of the largest cities in the northeast, where the insurgency started. "But their use of improvised explosive devices has assumed a proportion that has virtually overwhelmed the government," he said
Buhari, in one of his first acts after taking office in May, moved the command center to fight the group to Maiduguri to better coordinate operations and ordered the army to defeat Boko Haram by year-end.
Boko Haram has killed thousands of people and displaced more than 1.5 million during a six-year insurgency to establish Islamic law in Africa's largest oil producer and biggest economy. More than 80 people this week have died in suicide bombings and clashes between the army and Islamist militants in the northeast states of Borno and Adamawa.
Missing Girls
The group's brutal attacks on communities have forced schools and businesses to close in one of the country's poorest regions. The militants' abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls from their dormitories in the town of Chibok last year sparked the #BringBackOurGirls social media campaign championed by Michelle Obama and thousands of others. Most of the girls haven't been found.
"There's no firm intelligence where those girls physically are and what condition they are in," said Buhari. 'We are still keeping our options open that if a credible leadership of Boko Haram can be established and they tell us where those girls are, we are prepared to negotiate with them without any preconditions."
On the economy, Buhari said he would need to be persuaded to back any action to devalue the naira. Last week, the leader for the first time hinted he may accept devaluation, saying the central bank is tweaking the management of foreign exchange and will introduce "some flexibility" to encourage inflows.
The currency has been all but fixed at 197-199 per dollar since early March, with the central bank curbing foreign exchange trading and introducing import controls after the naira dropped to a a record low and oil prices plunged, battering the economy. The government relies on crude exports for about two- thirds of its revenue.
"I don't support devaluation. Personally I don't want to," Buhari said on Wednesday. "I need to be convinced."
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With Ghana saying it has fixed its power deficit, Ivory Coast will miss a loyal customer
Togolese legislators approve 1trn CFA Franc 2016 Budget


On seeing this beautiful bulbous plant, it is hard to believe that it is native, and yet this is a beautiful wild flower native to here.
Most of the time the flower is yellow mottled brown on the inside, but you can find orange individuals and even red ones.
Canada lily is declared species vulnerable to harvest in Quebec.
It's vulnerability is due to increasing habitat loss, gathering, and grazed by deer who love this plant.


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Registrations to The Little Theatre Creative Workshops for 2021
will OPEN soon ......
Registrations at our air conditioned studio "Cheria aana" in Nungambakkam.
Call 28211115 to make an appointment with our manager Dinesh.
Vishnu getting creative with electronics with the Green Workshop and teaching them about
electrons & protons and showing them how to build a wand that lights up!
Green Workshop participating in a theatre workshop
The Annual Creative Workshops have been designed specially for the 5 to 15 year olds. The programme starts in September and ends in December after the Christmas Pantomime shows.
The programme includes Creative Workshops on Saturdays from 4 to 5:30 for the 5 to 15 year olds at our air conditioned studio in Nungambakkam, Cheria aana, 'trick or treat' during Halloween, carol singing on the back of bullock carts and a cast party at the end of the programme and the opportunity to be part of the little theatre's annual Christmas Pantomime Shows.
The Little Theatre's Christmas Pantomime has become the
highlight of the Christmas season in Chennai and has become a
'tradition' with the city for the last 30 years. The Little Theatre has
played for 25 of these years to packed audiences at the
Museum Theatre, Egmore...Dec 2019 was no different.
KK and his team gave 8 magical performances to houses who were bursting at the seams. People bought tickets and sat on the aisle steps as usual! Some even stood at the back to watch the shows! And then bought more tickets to sit and watch it! :)
Unfortunatly due to the Covid 19 Pandemic our shows for Dec 2020 stand cancelled. We look forward to bringing you the shows in December 2021.
1. Where do I register for this programme?
The Playhouse 'Cheria aana'
39/46 Ram's Square 2 Village Road Nungambakkam
We are open 10 am to 5pm Mondays to Fridays
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We are looking at online registrations. Will update the registration link soon.
2. How many children do you take into your workshops?
We run two workshop groups which are colour coded:
5+ to 9+ year olds - Green Workshop (a maximum of 25 participants)
10+ to 15 year olds - Blue Workshop (a maximum of 25 participants)
3. When do you stop registrations?
We stop registrations as soon as we reach the maximum number of participants for all three workshops.
Registrations for the next session will OPEN soon.
It is an annual membership of Rs 12,000/-. This is a one time payment for the whole programme.
The 2021 Christmas Pantomime will be based on " ?" Still to be decided!
Show dates: December 2021 at Museum Theatre, Egmore..... will be updated soon.
Ashley Shillong taking the Blue Workshop for a theatre workshop
Online edition of India's National Newspaper
Saturday, Mar 22, 2003
Young World Published on Saturdays
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SHALINI UMACHANDRAN
"The Little Theatre" performers...
Ever wondered how Eric, Donna and the rest on `That 70s Show' have the guts to prance around and act silly? Easy! They get paid to do that, is probably the instant answer. But what about the people who cavort on stage in yellow tights and Robin Hood hats just for the fun of it — no money or fame involved — right here in Chennai?
"Drama is a way to forget yourself," explains Aysha Rau, who founded the Little Theatre in 1991. "You're playing a part, and effectively you become that person." The Little Theatre conducts workshops for children between the ages of five and 14. She also says that theatre builds self-esteem and helps a child rid itself of all inhibitions. "Even if you are afraid of speaking on stage, the moment you are given a role to play, that fear vanishes since you are no longer yourself but the character you have chosen to play," says Aysha.
The Little Theatre also conducts free theatre for the children of the Corporation Middle School, Chetpet, and the kids put on a show based on a social theme every year. This year's theme was "inclusion" — of the disabled, of women, religion, gender, caste — and the production was directed by Pralayan. "The children came up with some amazing ideas and Pralayan managed to incorporate all of them into the play," says Aysha.
Krishna Kumar S. of Masquerade, a Chennai theatre group that has been conducting workshops in schools, also agrees that children come up with innovative ideas.
"Their powers of observation are so great and I learn so much from them when I do workshops." Apart from acting, the children also learn set design, costume design and more. Krishna Kumar says that schools and parents are realizing that children need relaxation through forms that will also build personality, and see theatre as the perfect medium for this.
Aysha explains that she started The Little Theatre for kids to have a place to relax after school. They also have a youth choir and orchestra where children from regular schools and from Vidya Sagar meet every Saturday to sing and learn to play instruments. The choir recently gave their fourth performance at Max Mueller Bhavan and will get back in tune from July, after a short break.
And for the older theatre fans, Masquerade has started Landing Stage, a youth theatre group for teens — age 14 to 19. The idea is to get teenagers to expend their creative energies, learning everything from acting to lighting and backstage management. So whether you are five or 19, there is a place for you to learn... or if you just want to have some fun, meet new people and learn a few interesting skills.


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St John Ambulance WA is pleased to support a Woodside-operated North West Shelf Project initiative that will see all year 12 students in Karratha learn first aid skills.
North West Shelf Project sponsorship will allow all school leavers in the Pilbara town to undertake a St John conducted Provide First Aid course this year.
St John North West Regional Manager Wil White thanked the North West Shelf Project for its generous support.
"St John aims to make first aid a part of everyone's life," he said.
"These students will have an excellent grounding in first aid and basic life support skills for a range of emergency situations.
Woodside Community Relations Manager Matt Keogh said training young people in first aid would lead to better health outcomes in regional WA.
"This initiative is delivered in partnership with Karratha Senior High School, St Luke's College and St John Ambulance and provides the students who participate with potentially life-saving skills," he said.
The Karratha first aid training initiative is proudly supported by the Woodside-operated North West Shelf Project through the Karratha Education Initiative.


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Gyðja (Gyðja)
volume 8; ed. Margaret Clunies Ross;
VIII. Lausavísur (Lv) - 6
Lausavísur — Gyðja LvVIII (Ǫrv)
Not published: do not cite (Gyðja LvVIII (Ǫrv))
Full edition, translation and commentary for this verse can be found in the printed volume VIII, p. 876. See the Brepols website for more information. The text below is from a superseded edition (Skj where relevant). Do not refer to this site when using the text below.
2 — Gyðja Lv 2VIII (Ǫrv 61)
Cite as: Margaret Clunies Ross (ed.) 2017, 'Ǫrvar-Odds saga 61 (Gyðja, Lausavísur 2)' in Margaret Clunies Ross (ed.), Poetry in fornaldarsögur. Skaldic Poetry of the Scandinavian Middle Ages 8. Turnhout: Brepols, p. 876.
The following text is from a superseded edition and is not the work of the editor(s) named on this page. It is included for reference only. Do not refer to this site when using this text but rather consult the original edition (Skj where relevant).
Hlægir mik þat,
er hefir fengna
Freys reiði þú,
fári blandna;
hjálpi æsir
ok ásynjur,
gǫrvǫll regin,
gyðju sinni. (fornyrðislag)
editions: Skj Anonyme digte og vers [XIII]: E. 10. Vers af Fornaldarsagaer: Af Ǫrvar-Oddssaga VIII 3 (Gyðja - AII, 303-4; BII, 322); Skald II, 172; Ǫrv 1888, 183, Ǫrv 1892, 91, FSGJ 2, 328; Edd. Min. 75.
Holm perg 7 4° (7) 56r, 25 - 56r, 27 (Ǫrv)
AM 344 a 4° (344a) 23v, 7 - 23v, 9 (Ǫrv)
AM 343 a 4° (343a) 78v, 40 - 78v, 41 (Ǫrv)
AM 471 4° (471) 91r - 91r (Ǫrv)
AM 173 folx (173x) 57r, 13 - 57r, 17 (Ǫrv)
AM 344 b 4°x (344bx) 30r, 25 - 30r, 26 (Ǫrv)


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The Blip Festival: Where the Geeks Are
by Vijith Assar
4mat plays at the 2011 Blip Festival. Courtesy Blip Festival
When his predecessor first took office, even basic familiarity with a Web browser was considered the exclusive domain of geeks, but Mayor Bloomberg kicked off his 2012 with a tweet resolving to learn programming. Facebook built an empire from thumbs-up clicks, as evidenced by last week's IPO. The march toward the future might be relentless and inescapable, but sometimes it's still easy to overlook the largest strides.
Music is likewise an increasingly technical game, from creation to promotion to distribution. Which brings us to this weekend's Blip Festival, the annual celebration of retro video games and one of New York's geekiest music events. "Chiptune" is a niche within electronic music showcasing instruments built from deliberately outdated sound banks and audio chips sourced from old Nintendo, Sega, and Atari boxes; a sort of "digital vintage," perhaps. And even in this age of Retina displays, the aging graphics processors from those same systems still get equal attention in the form of stunningly elaborate 8-bit stage projections.
The holographic Tupac from Coachella might have been more au courant, but the Blip Festival crowd tends to be closer to the bleeding edge. Although the systems are prehistoric, the work being done with them can still be highly technical; even in 2012, it's not easy to upgrade the audio signal chain inside a game console from the '80s, much less create a custom cartridge for one.
As a result, past festivals have been as much science fair as concert—the highlights of last year's merch table were all those copies of Tristan Perich's "1-Bit Symphony," a battery-powered array of circuitry mounted inside a CD jewel case that actually "performs" music every time it connects with a pair of headphones. Along the back wall, you'd have found a table manned by MakerBot Industries, a Brooklyn-based company that sells programmable manufacturing robots. There will come a day when we'll all be able to MakerBot up our guitar picks and capos, and eventually even the instruments themselves. This is no longer strictly science fiction. So if you're not already on board because of simple nostalgia for the games or their 8-bit sounds, this will become the most fascinating aspect of the Blip Festival: It's a simultaneous look into the past and the future.
Consider Connecticut trio Burnkit2600, who employ a battery of other digital instruments alongside the chiptune devices; they'll be leading a workshop on building and programming square wave synthesizers before their set on Sunday. Brett Marshall Lefferts, the band's newest inductee, was first drawn in by Weapons of Past Distractions, which the band (then a duo) released as an Atari cartridge. The system is 35 years old, and the single is bearing down on its 10th anniversary, but Lefferts still sees it all as quite modern: "All of it is futuristic," he says. "It's about using tools to build something anew, and that's always the future—creativity."
Yesterday, technology was a concern for communications and publishing. Now it's on to social interactions and a music festival. This is how it unfolds; culture gets consumed by technology, so both can progress. To recklessly repurpose an old political argument: If the geeks didn't always win, we'd still be living in caves. Whatever comes up next in the queue, Bloomberg's got the right idea here, because one way or another, eventually they're coming back for everything.
The Blip Festival takes place at the Gramercy Theatre on May 25, 26, and 27.
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I just came across a listing for a lovely stone church in Jefferson, New Hampshire that dates to 1913. What a beautiful interior! It would be a shame to remove the 29 original pews, but wouldn't this make for a lovely home conversion? And the views!
How sweet is this ca. 1840 home in Monticello, Florida? I just adore the fanlight above the door and the heart pine flooring inside. She's located in a historic district and is a steal at just $99,000!
This North Carolina Beauty Needs Some Love!
by Elizabeth Finkelstein I'm enamored with this stately, $79,999 home in Franklinton, NC, which is loaded with goodies (pocket doors! mantels galore! ahhh!) just waiting for some TLC.
Who Wants to Fix Up This Beautiful New York Italianate?
Won't Someone Please Buy This $53,500 Kansas Victorian?
WOW. Check out this gorgeous Folk Victorian home in Howard, Kansas, which sits on a full acre and is for sale for just $53,500!
I came across a beautiful old home for sale in the historic district of Dawson, Georgia (birthplace of Otis Redding)—and it's just $80,000! The outside has been completely restored, leaving just the stunning interior awaiting your finishing touches.
I couldn't help but share this incredible listing I came across for 329 Chestnut Street in Toledo, OH—a gorgeous Victorian home that's on the market for a mere $67,777. It was designed by renowned Toledo architect E. O. Fallis and has what is pretty much THE PORCH OF MY DREAMS.
by Meghan White. Source: Preservation North Carolina. If you are looking for a historic building to shower with love, try this late-nineteenth century single-family home in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Isn't she a beauty?
Friday Fixer-Upper: An Italianate in Distress!
by Rachael Meyerink. Source: Zillow. Is there anything more enticing than an Italianate in distress? This once grand home needs intense rehabilitation, but with its soaring ceilings, stained glass, built-ins and graceful staircase it doesn't take much of an imagination to see what could be.
by Rachael Meyerink. Source: Coldwell Banker West Shell & Preservation North Carolina. Need a weekend project? Here are two fixer-uppers we've been obsessing over this week.
Friday Fixer-Upper: Historical Home with Victorian Charm!
by Rachael Meyerink. Source: Zillow. Happy Friday! Ready for a little eye candy to start your weekend off right?
A Quirky Bakery & Taxidermony Shop Need Some Fixin'!
Friday Fixer-Upper: A Stone House From 1773!


How can I customize the sound and/or vibration of individual app notifications? I get the same sound for each and every app notification and can't see how and where to change these settings.
Sometimes the app itself has settings to control that. Otherwise, Main Settings, Notificiations..., scroll to Apps, find the app and see if there's some setting for the app.
In an Android device, there is currently no one location to access all app notification settings. You have to do so within each app. Some are easier than others. For instance, the stock Messenger SMS app has the notification in the yop level of the settings. BBM is Settings > Notifications > Notifications (yes, again) > Tone.
Rinse and repeat for all the apps you need to change.


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Amber Liu's 'Rogue Rouge' album review
May 4, 2018 /in Entertainment, MUSIC /by Ana Clara Ribeiro
F(x) has always been one of the most distinctive groups in K-pop, experimenting with sounds and elements not often seen until their debut, in 2009. Taiwanese-american artist Amber Liu seemed a good fit for this group that was born to be different – from haircut to clothes, the group's rapper had her own cool style that differed from what female idols used to look like, and apparently SM Entertainment, the group's agency, respected that.
But was it enough? Was Amber happy? How would Amber sound if she could make art in her own terms? With the release of Rogue Rouge on April 15, we have some answers.
This sixtrack mixtape was not the first time fans could see a different side of Amber, though. While in f(x) she had the position of main rapper, a role she also played in her bright/energetic solo release "Shake That Brass," Amber has released several singles showcasing her singing voice: "Beautiful," "On My Own," "Borders," and "Need to Feel Needed." Amber also directed the Music Video for f(x)'s "All Mine," and released a duo with f(x)'s colleague Luna, "Lower."
One could say Amber has had multiple opportunities to do something different than what she does in f(x), and that's true. But one can also say that, as an artist, she still has more to show and has the right to seek for creative freedom, and that's true too.
That being said, Rogue Rouge may not have come as a total surprise for those who paid attention to Amber out of f(x); however, the mixtape can still shine new lights on what we know about her life and career.
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Releasing a mixtape nowadays might have some sort of a charm, like a countercultural alternative to the polished and well planned release of albums and EPs. It's also a popular way for a group's member to show their individual colours, like what happened with the solo mixtapes released by BTS members Rap Monster, Suga, and more recently, J-Hope.
In Amber's case, though, a mixtape released on a democratic platform like Soundcloud says a little more. Rogue Rouge is an independent work, made without any connection or money from SM Entertainment. Everything about Rogue Rouge was 100% the result of Amber's personal efforts and collaborations with friends, such as Singaporean artist Gen Neo, who co-wrote "Closed Doors" and "Right Now," who also provided vocals for this last one; and model and photographer Stefanie Michova, who directed the music video for "Closed Doors."
There is no confirmation that Amber is still under SM Entertainment. Therefore, the very fact that Amber is able to do this mixtape suggests that her contract with them allows the space for a bit of artistic freedom. But, if the mixtape is available for free download, it could also mean that Amber isn't allowed to make money out of her agency.
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If you're waiting to hear anything near K-pop or f(x)'s past music on the mixtape, just know that you won't find it here. Sonically speaking, Rogue Rouge is quite an homogeneous piece of work, sticking to R&B tunes ("Get Over It," "Closed Doors," "Right Now") and pop ("Three Million Years"), with little presence of EDM elements ("High Hopes," "Lifeline").
The production is far from the grandiose that K-pop instrumentals sound like.ut whether it's due to being independent work or just Amber's personal choice, it doesn't really matter. The simplicity works perfectly fine here. Amber's beautiful voice and interpretation are the big stars of every single track. Even the simpler songs sound so meaningful because it's obvious that she's putting a lot of love into them. It is possible that her choice to go for smoother jams could be saying something about how she feels towards the effusive, loud music she has been doing as an idol. But, just like any artist who has to deal with limited creative freedom (or no freedom at all) when they're under a group, maybe she just wanted to do something for herself.
Amber wrote all the 6 tracks, with the help from Gen Neo in two of them.
They're all in English, her native language, and most of them about heartbreak. Yes, it seems like someone broke Amber's heart – and while such person deserves to be punched (!), seeing such a stripped and honest side of Amber's lyricism is a delight.
by Alexis Hodoyan-Gastelum
It's a not a side often seen from K-pop idols: they have to act, speak, sing in a certain way. No matter how bold is the concept, they can only go so far – and even if it's very far, it's only to cause an impression.
But in Rogue Rouge there's just an adult woman being an adult woman, and it includes occasional cursing, heartbreaks, desire, the dilemmas of public versus private life etc.
Overall Feeling
From the emblematic instance when Amber spoke on social media about being neglected as an artist to how independently Rogue Rouge was done, it seems that Amber's main wish is to just sing a story that's all hers, rather than to prove anything to anyone.
Rogue Rouge has no climax or wow moments. It sounds genuine, though. The lyrics for "Closed Doors," the best track, sums up the whole purpose of Amber with this mixtape: no overthinking or reinventing the wheel; no need to run, hide or "keep on choosing sides." This is just Amber being Amber and doing what she feels like doing. If that really is her purpose, then, indeed, she wouldn't need sumptuous instrumentals and complex songs to do that.
In Brazil, we have a saying for when we're gifting someone we care about yet we can't afford something expensive: "It's simple, but it's from the heart." That seems to be the case here: simple (compared to K-pop) but meaningful music. Again, I don't know if money has anything to do with the crude sonority of Rogue Rouge, but I don't even care, and it seems like Amber doesn't care either. She's pouring her heart out, and for a project that aims for expressing individuality rather than charting, that's more than enough.
Amber Liu's 'Rogue Rogue'
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Weekly K-Pop Faves: July 18-24
July 24, 2016 /in Fans, Playlist Sunday /by KultScene
Summer's well underway and K-pop took a bit of a vacation over the past week. While we've recently received an onslaught of new releases, the middle of July lagged a tiny bit. Our writers highlighting songs by the likes of Hello Venus, Amoeba Culture artists, Stellar, and f(x) in our weekly column. Look at all those girl groups!
Take a listen and comment at the bottom of this page to let us know what song you like the most from the past week!
"Paradise" by Hello Venus (Released July 18)
To few people's attention, the girls of Hello Venus released the song of the summer this week. Produced by team Devine Channel, "Paradise" is a tropical doo-wop track made for days on the beach. Its music is lowkey with sporadic guitar licks and bursts of brass. "Paradise" really beckons with its vocals however. There's a great range and assurance of voice on display. New girls Yeoreum and Seoyoung open brilliantly with a cheeky rap and an enticing vocal respectively. The rest of the girls go on to show their own takes on similar styles all while adding a new hook of their own. Throughout the day I could get any part of this song stuck in my head and be more than happy. It's a perfectly pitched summer track made for only a digital release.
"highfiVe" by Dynamic Duo, Primary, Boi B, Crush (Released July 21)
After a string of disappointing songs released this summer, Amoeba Culture artists came to the rescue. Dynamic Duo, Primary, Boi B, and Crush teamed up and put their amazing chemistry to good use to come out with "highfiVe". It makes you want to grab a drink and dance the night away in an outdoor bar or club — and not only because it's an ad for the Korean beer Cass. Seriously, how can you go wrong with Crush's buttery vocals, Dynamic Duo and Boi B's fiery verses, and Primary's hyped up beats? It might not be anything groundbreaking, but it's a fun track. And given the spot for summer anthem has yet to be grabbed, I'll take it.
"All Mine" by f(x) (Released July 22)
f(x) is back! Well, kind of. This past week, f(x) unleashed this single as the next installment of SM Entertainment's weekly STATION project. The EDM banger is produced by LDN NOISE, some of K-pop's more well-known EDM producers. With a memorable melody, the song is matched with an equally cute music video, which shows the four members singing along to the song at various parts of an SMTOWN concert venue. And while they aren't promoting it on music shows, the song is actually doing amazingly well on the charts (unlike most other SM STATION releases this year). It's nice to see f(x) together releasing a song, especially considering that the group has been under a lot of speculation in regards to disbandment. Whether the members renew their contracts or not (and it's likely that they will), it's great to have this song to get us through the remainder of the summer.
"Crying" by Stellar (Released July 18)
While I'll let Joe and Kushal be called our resident girl group experts, I was intrigued by Stellar's latest release for the sole reason that it was giving me major 2010 K-pop feels. While an extremely different song, producer Brave Brothers utilized similar synth chords and autotuning on both "Crying" and NS Yoon-G's "Just Dance" of that year. Since I'm obsessed with NS Yoon-G and think she's been robbed of her career, I played "Crying" and "Just Dance" alongside one another for about a half hour before I realized it was the mellow dance pop sound of both songs that really drew me in as a listener. This is clearly a 2016 take on what Brave Brothers has done best for much of his career, but I felt like it wasn't a far enough step to give Stellar the leap they need to propel themselves to the height of popularity. Sweet and soft is fine, but please bring back Stellar's biting unique sound and style for their next release!
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The K-Pop Phoenix: The New Generation of Girl Groups
June 30, 2016 /in Entertainment, MUSIC /by Kushal Dev
K-pop is one of the fastest-changing industries known to man, woman, fanboy, and fangirl alike. Just think about it: two years ago, MAMAMOO's derpy quirks, Sana's "Shashasha" and GFriend's stage falls were almost or entirely unknown to the public, Korean or international. But fast forward a few debuts and comebacks later, and the world of K-pop has changed immensely. I recently explained why the Second Generation of K-pop Girl Groups is slowly (and painfully) falling apart. And now, some seven or eight years since the fateful debut stages of legends like Girls' Generation and 2NE1, the New Generation of Girl Groups is here carry the torch forward.
The advent of a new generation is pretty exciting — it essentially only happens once every few years when a wave of popular girl groups hits the scene around the same time. Starting in the late 1990s, the First Generation consisted of groups like S.E.S, Fin.K.L, and Baby V.O.X. It was about ten years until the Second Generation came around, with Girls' Generation, KARA, Wonder Girls in 2007, joined by 2NE1, SISTAR, 4Minute and more in 2009-10. Now, we finally see the Third Generation, starting with MAMAMOO and Red Velvet 2014 and joined by TWICE and GFriend in 2015. The exact breakdown and timing of the Generations is something commonly debated by K-pop fans (and believing it breaks down differently than I described is totally cool, too), but it's pretty clear that, regardless of how you define the generations, a new wave has come to dominate K-pop post-2014.
While our past faves may be beginning to fade, the K-pop phoenix is reborn again with the advent of the Third Generation. And the new groups both parallel and differ from their predecessors immensely. Let's take a closer look at four of K-pop's newer stars, and see how they stack up next to top Second Gen groups SISTAR, f(x), 2NE1 and Girls' Generation.
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SISTAR has quite a reputation in the K-pop world. With unforgettable hit-after-hit, the four member act has asserted its place among girl group royalty since their debut in 2010. Most notably, SISTAR is known for their memorable hook songs, which tend to define an entire season of the year. They are affectionately considered the Queens of Summer Bops, launching 2012's "Loving U," 2013's "Give It to Me," 2014's "Touch My Body, "and 2015's "Shake It" to the number-one spot on the Korean charts every summer. And, as this is being written, the group's latest release "I Like That" inches closer and closer to a perfect all-kill as well. Few groups have been able to cultivate such a long string of hits. [ed note. It is currently within the top 5 on numerous Korean music charts.] With so much public recognition for their songs, SISTAR has one considerable weakness in the spectrum of girl group success: fandom strength. Since the group is so known for its public popularity, it lacks a strong fandom to buy up albums and sell-out concerts when the chance comes around.
GFriend, a six-member girl group debuted only last year, boasts a similar situation. So early into the game, the group has two very well-known songs: the cute, catchy and stage-fall inducing "Me Gustas Tu," and the intense and memorable mega-hit "Rough," which dominated charts early this year, becoming February's monthly number one song against frighteningly powerful artists like Taeyeon of Girls' Generation, who released her single "Rain" around the same time. Digitally, GFriend shows a lot of potential, and boasts a lot of public popularity and recognition as well. While they are quickly being noticed as a top girl group, GFriend isn't exactly known for having a huge domestic or international fandom. While this could definitely change in coming years, and the groups are stylistically and musically very different, GFriend seems to line up with SISTAR's legacy right now — captivating the public with a stellar title track and leaving the albums to a small, dedicated group of fans.
Like SISTAR, f(x) is one of K-pop's Second Gen giants, but for a different reason. While SISTAR is more public-friendly and promotes music that people can quickly find fun and engaging, f(x) is known for an experimental style, bringing in exotic musical styles that are less familiar to the Korean crowd. They brought some alternative electronic with "Rum Pum Pum Pum" in 2013, EDM with "Red Light" in 2014, and house with "4 Walls" last year. The now four-member group has introduced and familiarized diverse musical styles among the South Korean music scene. For a K-pop girl group, it's pretty impressive that they've maintained relevance for so long even though their songs aren't the most public-friendly off the bat. The SM-produced group also has a huge fandom behind it, as albums regularly sell in excess of 80,000 copies and concerts quickly sell out.
And as f(x) enters its later years (it's now been about seven years since their debut), labelmates Red Velvet are poised to follow in their footsteps. With distinct R&B, alternative and electronic influences, Red Velvet has become one of K-pop's newest jewels, with multiple top 10 singles "Happiness," "Ice Cream Cake," "Dumb Dumb" and, most recently, "One of These Nights." With a very distinct and eclectic musical style, Red Velvet sets itself apart and succeeds. Much like f(x), Red Velvet has established a unique musical color with a strong fandom behind it, as their two mini-albums and studio album have all topped album charts and sold about 50,000 copies, much more than other girl groups at the moment.
Now we get to the really big leagues — digital and talent monster groups with strong domestic and international fandoms. With the most number-one singles of any act in South Korean history, 2NE1 is exactly that. Iconic hit after iconic hit, the group was known since 2009 for promoting multiple singles from the same album (something very rare in K-pop, but typical of YG groups), and succeeding with each and every one of them. Since their debut in 2009, 2NE1 have launched immensely successful songs to the forefront of K-pop trends, starting with their debut single "Fire," is one of the best-selling songs of all-time in South Korea. To date, the group has never promoted a single that charted below number four on weekly charts (that totals to seventeen top-four songs), and consistently sold albums into the 100,000s. They are also the only of K-pop's girl groups to complete two full world tours, demonstrating their fandom power both within and outside of Korea.
While a stylistic 180 from 2NE1, MAMAMOO aligns most closely with where 2NE1 stood in the K-pop world a few years ago. With a similar four-member structure and powerful vocals, rap and dance, MAMAMOO has the incredible stage presence, talent and personality that made 2NE1 so successful to begin with. The group already has two top-three singles "Um Oh Ah Yeh" and most recently, "You're the Best," and MAMAMOO is known particularly for having a large and supportive fanbase. While Daum Fancafe isn't always the best metric to determine how many fans a group has, the numbers tell us something interesting here: MAMAMOO currently has about 75,000 members in their fancafe and counting. They were the fastest girl group to 50,000, and their numbers exceed other majorly successful girl groups including AOA, 9M– USES, f(x), and even 2NE1. Going off of that, all 8,200 tickets to their first solo concert sold out in only one minute. And considering that 80% of the ticket sales were to female fans, the group is definitely finding its place as 2NE1's successor.
There are, however, some major differences. While 2NE1 went for badass electronic pop music, MAMAMOO is one of K-pop's only jazz-influenced pop groups, bringing in some of those elements in "Mr. Ambiguous" and "Piano Man." The group also regularly performs on shows like "Immortal Song" and makes appearances on varieties like "We Got Married," something 2NE1 rarely did (another YG custom). With impressive talent and stage presence, MAMAMOO is all set to rise up in the Third Generation of K-pop, just as 2NE1 did in the Second.
Last but the opposite of least, Girls' Generation epitomizes what it means to be a successful girl group in Korea. With nationwide public recognition, a frighteningly large fandom, international acclaim, and strong digital sales, the group definitely led the Second Generation. Once GG made it big in 2009 with iconic title track "Gee," no one stood a chance against them in the fight for the number-one spot among girl groups. From Korea to Japan, Girls' Generation has become a household name and a nationwide craze. Speaking of Japan, GG was arguably the most successful Korean girl group there, as their debut Japanese album sold a whopping 870,000 copies. Even the Korean version of their 2011 album The Boys sold 140,000 copies in Japan — yes, the Korean version — not to mention over 450,000 album sales within Korea itself. As we can tell, it's pretty hard to live up to a monster girl group like GG. So who is the ringleader of the Third Generation?
Right now, it seems to be none other than JYP Entertainment's TWICE. Right off the bat, the groups are structurally similar — three strong vocals (Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun line up with Jihyo, Nayeon and Jungyeon), a visual center (Yoona lines up with Tzuyu), an aegyo-centric attention-grabber (Sunny lines up with Sana) and a strong dance line (Sooyoung, Yuri and Hyoyeon line up with Mina, Tzuyu and Momo). The groups also wield a similar, glamorous girl-next-door vibe, looking for love and accessing their femininity. TWICE's success is comparable as well — in fact, they are the only girl group other than Girls' Generation to have an album selling above the hundred-thousand mark, which their most recent mini-album Page Two did very quickly. Along with a fierce fandom, TWICE's digital sales are nothing to laugh at, either. After two months, "Cheer Up" still remains in the top ten of most charts, which is an incredible success in the K-pop world.
Also on KultScene: Let's Discover: Mamamoo
Going off of these facts and stats, some have been quick to call TWICE an SNSD-copy, trying to emulate their success by emulating the group itself. The differences between the groups, however, throw this accusation right out the window. While TWICE may have successfully become the Third Generation frontrunner for having a similar vibe as SNSD, they definitely aren't the same. The most glaring is the member dynamic — while Girls' Generation is all Korean or Korean-American, TWICE has five Korean members, three Japanese, and one Taiwanese, making international expansion that much more logical and accessible for the group. Dahyun and Chaeyoung also serve the roles of Lead and Main Rapper, respectively, which are positions that weren't very defined at GG's debut. TWICE title tracks also deviate incredibly from the GG mold as well, employing diverse vocals, rhythm-changes and instrumentalism that GG's more musically homogeneous tracks don't use.
Fundamentally, all of these groups show similarities to their predecessors, but the differences make it clear that K-pop isn't simply repeating itself with the Third Generation. Our Second Gen faves aren't being replaced and forgotten. Instead, they're being honored and built upon with new sounds and ideas. Such is the nature of the K-pop phoenix — not only being reborn again, but also with new talents, music and charms to share with the world, learning from past mistakes and successes. As the girl group landscape changes yet again, we can only hope that our new faves become just as well liked as the ones before them, and carrying the K-pop legacy forward for the man, woman, fanboy, and fangirl alike to enjoy.
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13 K-Pop Videos to Get You into the Halloween Spirit
October 30, 2015 /in Entertainment, MUSIC VIDEOS /by Katherine
Ladies and Gentlemen, the time of all things dark, spooky, and strange is upon us. With Halloween just around the corner, whether you want to party till the sun chases away the monsters or curl up in a dark corner watching a horror movie marathon, here are a few Korean music videos to help awaken your inner ghoul.
1.BTOB – "Thriller"
It can't be Halloween without a few zombies. BTOB brings us a dark video that starts out in a creepy cemetery with their "zombie dance" opening. From the sharp and haunting dance moves to glowing eyes, "Thriller" perfectly expresses the dark theme while still remaining stylish and fresh. The song features powerful vocals from vocalists Hyunsik and Eunkwang mixed with fast and steady rap verses from Ilhoon and Minhyuk that accentuate the idea of invincibility and the fact that frightening things can be exciting, which is what Halloween is all about.sup
2.100% – "Beat"
This literal heart-wrenching video from 100% puts a dark spin on the classic Frankenstein story which features a girl harvesting parts from other members to bring the one she loves back to life. "Beat" prompts viewers to question how far would they go for love and dealing with the consequences. The smooth almost monotone feeling of the song explodes with the chorus,
where the group's lead and main vocals Rokhyun and Hyukjin do a great job in expressing the pain and dark side of love.
3.BOYFRIEND – "WITCH"
BOYFRIEND's "WITCH" is a dance song with a catchy hook about liking a girl that they probably shouldn't. The video features a hot gang of vampires and Little Red Riding Hood the vampire slayer. . . It's K-Pop so why not? The eerie background sounds mixed with the upbeat dance track and vampire visuals do well together to create a dark atmosphere perfect for any spooky
dance party.
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4.VIXX – "VOODOO DOLL"
At the climax of their dark/horror concepts, VIXX released the video for "VOODOO DOLL." Unlike the typical bright bubbly mages K-Pop is known for, VIXX did a complete 180 with everything from blood to voodoo possession. If you're not a fan of the all the blood and gore, then you can opt for the clean version and admire the dance moves and large pin prop that VIXX incorporates, going along with the whole voodoo theme. But since it is Halloween, why not embrace the stunning visuals that VIXX created in all of its gory awesomeness?
5.BEAST – "Shadow"
BEAST totally embraces the whole dark and brooding theme with "Shadow." A song written by BEAST's very own rapper and composer genius Young Jun Hyung about being in darkness (or shadows, if you will) after losing a loved one. The song features great vocals and rap verses, not to be outdone by the dark post-apocalyptic imagery of the video.
6.Sunmi – "Full Moon"
Vampires are definitely a popular thing this time of year. Instead of a heart-pumping adrenaline rushing vampire image, Sunmi takes a more sexy dark approach to the whole blood sucking thing. "Full Moon" is a slow jazzy song perfect for those cold dark nights.
7.Kim Jae Joong – "Mine"
Kim Jae Joong, 1/3 of the popular group JYJ, stepped out with a solo rock song. From snowy forests to random evil foreboding animals and Jae Joong as a bedazzled Doctor Doom/Vampire/Angel. The video is filled with everything your dark goth-y heart would desire.
8.F(x) – "Red Light"
Now "Red Light" isn't your typical Halloween spooky song full of pumpkins and monsters, although the video does have a black cat in it. The song and video gives off a dark and mysterious vibes that are perfect for this season.
9.Block B – "Jackpot"
Many people find clowns delightful, but if they are not really your style then the opening of Block B's "Jackpot" will probably freak you out. The whole strange freaky theme is carried throughout the video with the band tormenting a girl with their crazy antics (though I wouldn't mind at all).
10.Sunny Hill – "Midnight Circus"
Another group that likes to hang out at creepy circuses is Sunny Hill. In "Midnight Circus" the girls take a more sexy approach in a strange vintage looking circus in the woods. With an eerie intro, "Midnight Circus" plays nicely into the Halloween theme.
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11.Lee Jung Hyun – "V"
The video begins as any other horror movie; guy is stranded and wanders into a creepy old house were mayhem pursues. The Techno Queen Lee Jung Hyun takes a more fun approach to the whole creepy obsession thing and puts a fun quirky spin on the traditional haunted house.
12.LADIES'CODE – "Hate You"
Whenever girl groups do a dark concept, it usually comes off as sexy. On the contrary, LADIES'CODE does the dark concept in a more artsy way. Their whole doll concept is both strange and beautiful at the same time proving that you don't have to be crazy or gory to send chills down someone's spine.
13. Super Junior – "Opera"
Super boy band Super Junior puts out a dark Phantom of the Opera-esque video with "Opera." In the video the boys vanishing and appearing like very stylish ghosts. Yes, this is the Japanese version, but the video fits the whole Halloween theme than the Korean dance version.
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f(x)'s "4 Walls" Album Review
October 28, 2015 /in Entertainment, MUSIC /by Alejandro Abarca
After abruptly ending promotions for their last album, "Red Light", and becoming a quartet instead of a quintet, f(x) is back. The four members Luna, Krystal, Victoria, and Amber are ready to show their new sides with their latest album, "4 Walls." It's an album full of experimental pop, deep-house, EDM, techno, and even some Latin influences. f(x)'s return is better than ever, showing that they don't need to be a five member group to shine.
"4 Walls"
The album opens with the title track "4 Walls," which was cleverly accompanied by amazing marketing for presenting f(x) as a quartet. The girls have us going back to what SHINee did with their comeback for "View" earlier this year.
"Four Walls" sees the girls singing on a deep house track with sultry and raspy vocals combined with added sound effects to impact the mystery of the song. The lyrics are unclear about who the girls are professing their love to but the title's idea of keeping things between "4 Walls" leads to interpretation of a secret love affair.
The continuous drum beat in the background creates anxiety and adrenaline for the listeners, mimicking the feeling of being with your lover behind four walls. The chorus quickly comes in with the members singing "love is four walls…" behind a heavy bass and synth. But the best thing about this track is Amber's rap after the first chorus drops. She keeps improving over the years and this track convinces the listeners of how important her role in the group is. There are also seapunk influences, very a la Jamie XX and Blood Diamonds, on this song that make "4 Walls" great.
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With the next track, "Glitter," f(x) has all the '90s kids nostalgic for one of the best cartoons, as the first three beats seem very familiar to "The Rugrats" theme song. The girls leave their sultry and raspy vocals from the past track behind and their vocals become sweeter for this record. The track is a hybrid of electronic and organic sounds, from guitars to applause and synthesizers. A quick song, which falls under the average industry run time of three minutes, about falling in love that uses glitter as a metaphor for the bright future you can see in a romantic relationship.
"Déjà Vu" quickly explodes into a heavy EDM beat as soon as it starts. The song feels a little chaotic with all the crazy heavy beats in the back but they mix very well with the girls vocals and give that crazy feeling of when you get a déjà vu. A great song that seems familiar to what we are used to hear from f(x), that crazy experimental pop that they pull off so well. The chorus is very addicting and has a great flow that almost feels like a rap. The fast beats never seize in the track, making it a perfect dance song to get crazy to.
With "X", f(x) slows us down after the chaotic "Déjà Vu," and gives us some more '90s cartoon refrences –Chemical X from "The Powerpuff Girls." This track has the members singing very seductively, which is probably their sexiest vocals yet. Pay close attention to how the girls stretch their vocals throughout the song, making them increasingly sexier and sexier. The subtle bass that repeats in the backtrack has heavy influences from the late '70s and early '80s funk tracks. The record is dark, sexy, and mysterious in many ways, feeling retro and modern at the same time.
"Rude Love"
The following track "Rude Love" carries the tropical deep house theme of "4 Walls." It's a track that seems to come from the late '90s and early 2000's when techno and house where at their peak. The repetition of the title in the chorus gives that feeling of being a song from those era but still feels very current and fresh. It's a sound style that SM Entertainment started experimenting with SHINee that definitely suits f(x) very well. Amber is being used more as a singer than as a rapper on this song and her voice is very nice as we had seen in her solo track "Beautiful." The chorus is so catchy and addicting, it makes the listeners keep singing "I want your rude love" repeatedly. This song is definitely a contender for the best record on the album.
"Diamond" has a very interesting sound, it almost feels like an older and mature sister of their debut track "La chA Ta." Luna's vocals on this track aresolutely aboutstanding. Her voice really shines through in the bridge and blends seamlessly towards the trap section before the chorus. This song is the one on the album that Amber raps in the most. It's not one of the best tracks in the album, but it's certainly not a filler. The complex beats and the trap elements mixed with Amber's raps and the girls vocals create a very interesting track that's worth a few listens.
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The next track has a collaboration from Block B's Zico. "Traveler" takes the album back to the '80s with its experimental synth pop era and industrial music influences. The heavy synth sounds alongside Zico's rap reinforces the juxtaposition of the song's dark and happy feeling. Zico provides a certain darkness with his strong voice while the girls offer a sweeter feeling with their vocals that explode into a happier chorus. I only wish we could have heard more rap from Zico and also get an Amber rap in this song. But, nevertheless, the record is incredible and a great contender for one of the best tracks released this year.
"Papi" is the track where we see Latin and tropical house influences coming out. The song has the girls in the chorus cheering atop of a brass soundtrack with dubstep and Latin sounds. The music is difficult to understand at first, but the nonsensical combination of influences works very well with f(x) making this a very fun track for their fourth album.
"Cash Me Out"
The next track in the album is "Cash Me Out," which is probably the most EDM-influenced track on "4 Walls." The record mixes seapunk beats with dubstep and typical EDM drops and buildups. The track could have gone without the heavy EDM in the chorus; in all honesty it makes the song mediocre. They could have kept the seapunk vibe and mix it with either deep house or 80s' synth pop and would have made a much more interesting track.
"When I'm Alone"
The album ends with "When I'm Alone," an upbeat ballad that serves as the perfect conclusion for this album. The track is full on synth pop and R&B and has f(x) fully engraved in the experimentation of this genre. The repetitive chorus brings the listeners back again to those early 2000's songs that had choruses repeated over and over and are stuck with us until this very day. Their vocals are back to the sultry and mysterious tones of the title track "4 Walls," but "When I'm Alone" has their voices exploding in the chorus, showing great harmony between the girls.
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Playlist Sunday: Father's Day
June 21, 2015 /in Fans, Playlist Sunday /by KultScene
To celebrate Fathers' Day today, at KultScene we wanted to put together a playlist in dedication to the leading men in our lives, whether it be our fathers, uncles, or grandparents. Although they are rarer than songs dedicated to mothers, there are still a few touching and meaningful K-pop songs for our fathers.
It won't take much for tears to well up in your eyes when listening to Insooni's "Father". Whether you understand the lyrics or not, just knowing that this song is written about a father, whether he was a present one or if not, will automatically tug at your heartstrings. We loved each other, we hated each other, but you held me precious more than anyone and I miss you; what child doesn't bicker with their parents, what child doesn't have moments of fury and resentment towards their parents? And at the same time, what father wouldn't want to protect his child? It's all a part of growing up; it's all a part of learning. No matter how much you guys may argue and bicker with one another, just don't forget to say your "I love you's" at the end of it all.
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The lyrics for the song "Sorry" by f(x) really stand out because of how honestly and clearly they express a relationship a lot of us have with our father. Maybe it's because our fathers don't always understand us or because they do things which irritate us, but we constantly find ourselves doing things to hurt our fathers, intentionally or not, and sometimes it's difficult to open our mouths to apologise. The constant repetition of "Sorry, I'm sorry" brings across this meaning very well.
He's a mother, father, gentleman, that everyone knows, but Psy's actually a really big daddy's boy, or at least he makes the case for everybody being one in his song, "Father." The song is about Psy's father, who stands in as a representative of all hardworking fathers who work so hard for the success of their children. "Father" describes the admiration and pain of a son looking to his father who worked hard all his life, but due to the amount of time he has spent focusing on work he is disconnected from his children. The song ends with Psy saying "don't be lonely anymore," urging people to recognize how hard their parents work for them.
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I can't be the only one who cried reading the lyrics right? Off of the Asia special edition of their album "Born to Beat," BTOB's "Father" is an obvious addition to any Father's Day playlist. The heart wrenching song describes the fatherly love that we often take for granted as a youth and emphasizes the sacrifices our fathers make for us. His wrinkled eyes, his beaten hands, his lonely back. Why is it that these things only become apparent as we grow up? The lyrics are very poetic, and the powerful notes of the seven members could not convey the pain any better. These are the words we all felt, but never been able to voice out loud. The ballad ends with the very sentimental line "I love you forever my father,"and after a listen, it'll have you repeating the same.
When we first picked this theme, I was nervous because I didn't know any K-pop songs about fathers. That didn't improve much after everyone else picked the ones in existence, so I had to get creative. And the most that my imagination allowed me was Psy's "Gentleman." Yes, it's not about dads or anything even close. It does however say "mother, father, gentleman," and that's close enough for me!
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K-Pop Songs That Should Have Music Videos
March 20, 2015 /in Entertainment, MUSIC /by Tara
Singers usually promote one or two songs from their mini or full-length album. And in many cases some of the songs are left without a music video or the love they deserve. Every artist has at least one song that fans think should have a music video. People's choices will most definitely differ, but here are a few we think would make great music videos if not just for the extra promotion of the song, as long as the videos don't look like they could feature on fulltube.xxx because music isn't just about being sexualized, we have to grow out of that still after years.
Jay Park I Love You
Jay Park music videos can be extremely sexy and steamy, cute and sweet, or fun and having a good time. I Love You could be one of his sexy ones, or a video that goes the really sexy route, or one that plays with the chance of romance and steaminess. Jay actually did do a video that shows off a killer dance routine for the R&B-inspired song. And based on the dance, the whole music video can just focus on the dance in different settings with different outfits; keep it crisp and simple. The beat and music make I Love You the perfect song to showcase a sensual yet hard hitting dance routine. Sometimes all we need is a great dance music video to give us life.
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f(x) Spit It Out
Any f(x) song would have an equally awesome music video. They somehow manage to make most, if not all, of their songs stick with fans. Spit It Out is a fun, upbeat song that offers many different directions for a music video. An avant garde concept might work best based on the beat, use of '80s synths, and the video game sounds that are prevalent throughout. The heavily processed sounds would match a quirky styled music video and the ladies of f(x) can pull off any concept. Out-of-the-box hairstyles, clothing, accessories, and almost cartoon-like settings would create an unrealistic world that corresponds to the lyrics and the reaction of the narrator of the song.
SHINee One Minute Back
In all honesty, SHINee could make a video for any of their songs and it would be well received (in most cases). But One Minute Back has a different sound and musical pattern compared to their other singles. The guys' vocals sound wonderful together and the chorus is inviting and somehow manages to make everyone sound like a great singer when they sing along. A One Minute Back music video would benefit with close-ups of each member as they're singing and looking into the camera. A dance routine that utilizes a prop, possibly a chair, would have to be a stop-and-go type dance to match the music and the beat, but the perfect prop can create a memorable dance (similar to Dream Girl with the mic stands) and showcase different performers than what we may be used to.
VIXX B.O.D.Y
VIXX have intense concepts for their songs. They're mainly dark, futuristic, and creepy in an artsy way. But B.O.D.Y is an upbeat song that's not too cutesy or sugary. The video would definitely have a lighter theme than some of their most recent ones, but it would showcase the boys' fun sides without being over-the-top bubble gum pop. For B.O.D.Y, a dance that has one or two moves as basically the whole dance might work best. The song itself isn't groundbreaking in any way and an intricate dance wouldn't fit the tone and neither would a super cute one. The guys don't even have to dance in the video, just having a fun and upbeat VIXX song with a video would be a nice addition to their other singles.
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Seungri Let's Talk About Love
Seungri did end up performing Let's Talk About Love, but he never released a music video. In this music video, a concept that uses black, white, and red as the main colors for wardrobe and setting would create a classy atmosphere. Some silhouettes when Seungri sings the chorus and when G-Dragon and Taeyang appear in the song would create a sense of mystery and take the focus away from their facial features. Also close ups of GD and Taeyang as they're singing/rapping with minimal lighting would emphasize their facial features and play with the shadows and angles on their faces; a sexy yet classy concept for Let's Talk About Love.
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The Colors Of K-Pop: Red
November 20, 2014 /in MUSIC /by Tamar Herman
K-Pop is a musical genre that is as colorful as music can be. There are a lot of bright colors in music videos, K-Pop acts with color in their name, etc. Here are some of the most popular songs in Korea that have the color red in their name.
HyunA Red
You may know this song. It has over 16 million views on YouTube, and Hyuna's Red made a lot of headlines for its sex-filled concept. Red reached number one on several music charts, and the music video stayed atop of China's Yin Yue Tai V-Chart for four days. The rapid-fire rap, HyunA's twerking, and electronic-EDM-hip-hop elements seems like a mess at first, but Red is an enthralling song, filled with red-related passion.
SMTOWN Red Sun
One of SMTOWN's from 2006, multiple SM Entertainment artists including TVXQ, BoA, Kangta, The TRAX, Super Junior etc. lent their voices to the song. Some of the artists are no longer active or have since left the company (the three members of JYJ, ex-Super Junior members, The TRAX, Black Beat, CSJH The Grace,) but the song is still an upbeat summer song that will make you want to head to the beach and enjoy the sun. Fun fact: Pre-Girls' Generation SM Entertainment had only less than ten active female singers.
Shinhwa Red Carpet
Shinhwa may be one of the longest running groups in K-Pop, which made its comeback in 2012 after a four year break. On that comeback album, The Return, Red Carpet stood out as a strong dance track. The song was written by member Minwoo (known as M,) and is a synth-dance mix up that emphasizes Shinhwa's vocal line.
f(x) Red Light
One of the most experimental songs out of SM Entertainment in years is f(x)'s hit song Red Light. The song is an electronic house song with a rhythmic beat that is addictive. Red Light's promotional period was cut short due to member Sulli going on hiatus, but it still did well on multiple music charts, including reaching the top 5 on the Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 chart.
IU Red Shoes
A song meant to show the transition of IU from Korea's little sister to a more mature singer, Red Shoes describes a woman trying to find her way. Red Shoes uses a big band sound, evoking swing and jazz music. It, and other songs from IU's Modern Times album, won multiple awards and gained much acclaim in South Korea.
Heyne Red Lie
Not to be confused with Hyuna, Hyene is an up-and-coming solo singer. Her cute voice may be typecast to sickeningly sweet love songs, but Red Lie is anything but, with lyrics like "love please go away." The song and cinematography of Red Lie are really unique and definitely worth listening to. Fun fact: There's very little red in the video. Perhaps a shout out to red being the color of lies, as the title suggests.
Son Dambi Red Candle
Composed by SHINee's Jonghyun, Son Dambi's Red Candle is a sophisticated track that depicts celebrity life. The gentle intro into the song seduces the listener to the gentle Latin-fusion style that's different than Son Dambi's typical dance song. Dance is prevalent and the music video is absolutely beautiful with a black-and-white film noir feel to it.
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Let's Discuss: Sulli & f(x)'s Future
July 28, 2014 /in Features, Let's Discuss /by Tamar Herman
For some time prior to the actual announcement, fans were wondering where Sulli was. While idols sometimes miss a promotional cycle due to injury or illness, it is extremely rare for an idol to just disappear without any warning.
When Sulli stopped appearing with f(x) to promote Red Light, fans assumed that it was a temporary thing. But then it became apparent that f(x) was in an awkward position when, after winning first place, the members didn't mention Sulli's name at all.
After SM Entertainment announced that Sulli would be taking time off from f(x), a lot of rumors were flying: she's pulling another "Kris," she's embarrassed by her rumored relationship with Choiza (her picture was found in his wallet, found by a fan), she was jealous of the success of the other members of f(x), etc.
The list goes on, as do the questions regarding Sulli's absence. But one question is really at the forefront of everyone's minds:
Will f(x) disband?
The simple answer?
Even if Sulli doesn't return as an active member of f(x), f(x) will most likely still thrive. Five members used to be ideal for idol groups (TVXQ, SS501, g.o.d, NRG, Baby V.O.X, Big Bang, The Wonder Girls, SHINee etc.) but SM Entertainment proved with Super Junior and Girls' Generation that size wasn't everything. Even though four member groups are uncommon nowadays, it's not unheard of- especially with four members like Amber, Victoria, Krystal, and Luna.
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Each member of f(x), Sulli included, has their own unique set of traits that they bring to the group. Luna as the singer, Krystal as the actress, Victoria as the dancer, and Amber as the MC provide a well-rounded group of girls that doesn't really need another. Add to the fact that Krystal, Amber, and Victoria are immensely popular overseas means that the group won't really lose international popularity if Sulli leaves. (In comparison, if Amber or Krystal left, f(x) would suffer horribly abroad.)
In Korea, Sulli was definitely the most popular member of f(x) for a long time; she was a child actress and model. After deciding to become a singer, Sulli still acted, appearing in dramas like To The Beautiful You, and set to appear in an upcoming movie, The Pirates. But her fame as an actress hasn't really spread to the rest of f(x)'s members – f(x)'s members tend to promote extremely successfully as individuals.
Which means that Sulli's identity is more of her own than as a member of f(x). So if she decides to withdraw from the group, Sulli herself will be fine.
And the rest of the group, still filled with a lot of talent and personality, will also be able to function, especially since Sulli's role in f(x) was never truly clearly defined.
Originally, Sulli was touted as the acting member of f(x), but since then, all of the members, excluding Amber, have appeared in dramas. Krystal's success in The Heirs may have overshadowed Sulli's own acting career, making Sulli's role in the group a little bit less solid.
Sulli wouldn't be the first SM Entertainment artist to take a break from her group in order to focus on acting – Super Junior's Kibum took a "break" and never returned to the group. Although he never officially left the group, or even really took off on his acting career, neither Kibum nor Super Junior were extremely harmed by his absence from the group.
Based on the facts, that Sulli is good in f(x) but not entirely necessary, it seems unlikely that f(x) fans really need to worry about Sulli's departure from the group.
The rest of f(x) was able to promote Red Light without Sulli, and the only awkwardness was the fact that they didn't mention Sulli's absence.
So should f(x) fans really worry? Not really; f(x) can manage with or without Sulli. If she really is just taking a break, which could still be an option, then she'll hopefully be welcomed back with open arms. And if she leaves, with minimal drama, it's unlikely that f(x) will suffer.
In fact, it's even unclear why SM stopped f(x)'s promotional cycle. Perhaps the biggest threat to f(x) right now isn't Sulli's absence, but SM's desire for upcoming girl group, Red Velvet, to be successful…
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Cadent's new site is making good progress
Works are off to a great start for Cadent's new HQ at Prospero Ansty Park. It was announced in October that Cadent would take a 90,000 sq ft office building at the Park to relocate a number of functions currently located in Hinckley, Coventry and Leicester. The new purpose-built HQ, being developed by Manse Opus, is the second largest out of town pre-let in the UK this year and is due for occupation in early 2022, with construction work already steaming ahead.
The scheme, which has been designed to meet a BREEAM "Very Good" rating, is being funded by the Lime Property Fund, managed by Aviva Investors. Cadent Gas have agreed a 25-year lease at an initial rent of approximately £2.12 million per annum subject to five yearly reviews linked to RPI with a floor and cap of 2% and 4% per annum.
This month will see the metal decking commencing to the upper floor slabs as well as the ongoing steel erection for the office. The pre-cast concrete stair installation will also commence following the completion of the basement excavation which began last month.
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After solid season's debut, Spotakova pleased to be back on track
Barbora Spotakova in action in Kladno (© Pavel Lebeda/organisers)
Tossing a javelin competitively for the first time since the World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 and aligned with a new coach, it somehow appeared to be business as usual for Barbora Spotakova.
The two-time Czech Olympic javelin champion returned to competition at the 'Back on the Track' meeting this past week in Kladno, just outside of Prague. Špotáková won the javelin with a second round throw of 63.69m, outdistancing runner-up Nikola Ogrodnikova by 77cm.
"I changed my coach in January so it was a big thing for me – I wanted to test my shape and show everybody that I made a good choice, and I made a good choice," Spotakova said, after her victory.
Spotakova's new coach is Jan Tylce, a Czech athlete who retired in 2018 and has experience throwing and coaching the javelin, shot put and discus. The 38-year-old Czech javelin star parted ways with her longtime coach Rudolf Cerny, who helped guide her to Olympic gold medals in Beijing 2008 and London 2012, bronze at Rio 2016, in addition to her 72.28m world record throw in September 2008.
"Even though we haven't trained as usual, I was at home and I have good conditions at home for everything," Spotakova said, alluding to working out at her in home in Jablonec nad Nisou as sports facilities were shut down in March, April and May due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"I have mental strength and a lot of things don't affect me," she said. "I was calm, I kept training and I think I showed it here.
"I am in good shape and I kind of expected that I would throw more than in Doha," said Spotakova, a three-time world champion.
Her 59.87m mark in Doha resulted in a disappointing ninth-place finish.
The 1 June competition at Sletiste Stadium in Kladno – which was the center-piece of a synchronised launch of 173 meets across the Czech Republic as coronavirus restrictions have eased – was contested without spectators in the stands. However, fans were permitted to line the perimeters of the track, separated by sufficient distance from athletes, officials and media.
"I hope that the fans are happy that we are back on the track," said Spotakova. "I like this project because it is in 170 stadiums in the Czech Republic – I didn't even know there are so many of them.
"We are showing the world that it is possible and that everything is getting better now."
Parts of three meets were broadcast live on Czech Television and with a deal to provide rights to European Broadcasting Union (EBU) members and remove geo-blocking restrictions, the competition was available for viewing around the world and also shown by the Olympic Channel.
Now cooperating with Tylce, Spotakova is striving to compete at her fifth Olympic Games in Tokyo, now scheduled for 2021. A fourth Olympic javelin medal would equal her countryman Jan Zelezny, for the most ever in Olympic history.
"The age is here, but I'm optimistic now," she said. "At first I was disappointed [about the Tokyo 2020 Olympics], but otherwise I told myself that I have a new coach now and it's our first season together. Next season will be better."
But for Spotakova, the significance of the 'Back on the Track' meeting was far greater than her return to form.
"Here everything changes every day, so I hope around the world it will be the same," she said, as athletes return to sports facilities across her country.
"We will be back on the track internationally very soon."
Brian Pinelli for World Athletics
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