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Record crop to drive Australian almond exports
A record Australian almond harvest is being matched by strong demand from China in the wake of sanctions on US imports.
Ideal growing conditions across a hot, dry summer has this year's Australian crop expected to reach 100,000 tonnes for the first time. This has coincided with a 50 per cent tariff on hulled and unshelled Californian almonds in China, which has been in place since last year. The last Chinese tariffs on Australian almonds were also removed this year under a free trade agreement.
The reporting year for almonds in Australia runs from March 1 to February 28. Australian Almond Board of Australia figures released last month show that total almond exports reached a record 60,895 tonnes (kernel weight equivalent) in 2018/19, up 12 per cent on the previous year.
This was driven by a 20-fold increase in exports to China from 600 tonnes (KWE) in 2017/18 to 11,860 this year. Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and Japan also recorded strong growth but India maintained its position as the largest buyer of Australian almonds despite a slight fall in volume to 15,155 (KWE).
Australian almonds are exported in shell and as hulled kernels, with India taking the vast majority of the unshelled product.
Harvest in Australia takes place from February to April. While the first shipments of unshelled almonds are already well on their way to export markets, hulling is expected to be completed around the middle of the year.
The pre-harvest forecast for this season was for a crop of 93,000 tonnes but Almond Board of Australia CEO Ross Skinner said the final figure might exceed 100,000 tonnes for the first time. The previous record crop was about 82,000 tonnes.
Skinner said the record crop was the result of a combination of additional almond plantings in the past six years and an incident-free growing season.
"The previous four seasons the crops have plateaued at just over 80,000 tonnes mainly due to hail, frost and wind whereas this season there was very little impact of adverse weather conditions on the crop," he said.
"It's really the first time in a number of years that it's reached its true potential.
"Shaking is complete and it's been an excellent harvest with ideal weather conditions – hot and dry.
"Prices are strong but they have come back from the highs of a few years ago."
California produces about 80 per cent of the world's almonds with Australia the second largest producer at 7 per cent ahead of Spain, Iran and Italy.
Skinner said the Chinese retaliatory tariffs on American almonds had given Australian almond exporters the chance to become established in the Chinese market.
"We had been showing increased interest from the Chinese trade following the Free Trade Agreement, which reduced tariffs in a phased manner down to zero from January 1, 2019, but the real push along has come from the 50 per cent tariff that was placed on Californian almonds," he said.
"Whether that continues when and if the tariffs are removed from the US product but it's certainly given us an opportunity to establish our product in that market and for the nut trade to see the quality of Australian almonds.
"There's already been strong pre-sales of this year's crop."
A rise in almond consumption and increased plantings led to record global production of 1.3 million tonnes in 2017/18.
The Australian almond orchard has grown to 45,000ha and has a farmgate value of about $750 million.
Plantings are expected to plateau in a few years at around 50,000ha with an annual production of 150,000 tonnes. About 98 per cent of almonds are grown along the River Murray in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.
The Almond Board of Australia is based in South Australia's Riverland, a leading almond, citrus and wine grape growing region, which is also home to major almond processor and marketer Almondco.
"There's significant growth annually for almonds around the world and that's helping to keep a balance between supply and demand because there is also growth in the orchard area," Skinner said.
"A lot of the markets in Asia are emerging markets with potential and we've got a number of other established markets throughout the world – at the moment we're delivering to over 50 countries.
"Almonds are being used more and more in manufacturing because of the fact that it's gluten free and because of the uptake of vegan and vegetarian diets the high protein level in almonds is a factor that consumers are looking for.
"The health benefits of almonds is also playing a major role in increasing consumer demand, whether that be just in snacking almonds or buying them in manufactured goods."
Almondco represents 85 per cent of Australian growers and processes about 30 per cent of the national almond crop.
Managing Director Brenton Woolston said the amount of almonds arriving for processing was about 12 per cent above initial grower estimates.
He said Almondco's major markets were Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
"We deal with 160 growers across all the growing regions and from our analysis from the Riverina in New South Wales, Sunraysia and Swan Hill in Victoria and Riverland and Adelaide Plains in South Australia we should eclipse the 100,000 tonnes as an industry for the first time," Woolston said.
"Growers are pretty happy with their crop yields in 2019, prices are up, driven by international demand for almonds and a lower Aussie dollar."
"Certainly since those tariffs were imposed on the US almonds, there has been a tsunami of enquiries coming from China. At the moment that is a market we do have an advantage in but everybody is taking a fairly cautious approach to it."
The Almond Board of Australia is trialing high and medium density plantings at the Almond Centre of Excellence Orchard in the Riverland.
Six new high-yielding almond varieties developed at the University of Adelaide in South Australia have also been released in Australia in the past three years, four of which are self-fertilising.
Skinner said the potential lack of bees to pollenate trees has placed an increasing importance on the development of self-fertilising varieties.
He said the forecast of tight water allocations would likely impact on the bottom line for growers next season.
"Because of the return on almonds, most growers will try to secure their water allocations on the market," he said.
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Getting fit can benefit not only yourself but also a charity too. Alder Hey has launched some helpful running training plans. These can be used to help you not only get fit but maybe to help you do some fundraising for them in various different charity runs up and down the country.
Make your fitness goal a double win by helping this amazing charity.
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For the first few years of Daniel Bell's life, he was like any other toddler, full of energy, happy and full of life at home in Ormskirk, but doctors soon discovered Daniel had a brain tumour the size of a fist.
At aged three, mum Rosalind and dad Colin had noticed a change in Daniel's behaviour. He wasn't the same happy go, lucky toddler, he used to be. Rosalind explains "His personality literally changed. He was grumpy had lots of tantrums, was sick and went back to sleeping in the day too, which was the total opposite of what he was previously."
Thankfully Rosalind recognised some of the symptoms of a brain tumour. Daniel was taken to Ormskirk A&E who quickly realised the severity of the situation and Daniel diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Daniel was rushed straight to Alder Hey which is a centre of excellence for brain conditions. "It was like the bottom had fallen out of my world, our lives changed in a split second. We were told he needed to go to Alder Hey right away and we were blue-lighted to Liverpool," says Rosalind.
Once at Alder Hey, Daniel was taken straight to theatre where Neurosurgeon Ms Sasha Burns drained fluid on his brain during a 3-hour life-saving operation and the next day Daniel's tumour was removed during a 9-hour operation by Mr Conor Mallucci, who recently featured in BBC2 documentary Hospital.
"Mr Mallucci told us that Daniel had a cystic tumour which was the size of an adult's fist and there was a possibility of Daniel losing motor and mobility skills as the result of the procedure," explained Rosalind.
The operation was a success, helped by the use of Alder Hey's 3-T MRI scanner, a pioneering scanner which allows surgeons to scan the brain in theatre. Alder Hey is the first hospital in Europe to have this kit, which was paid for by Alder Hey Children's Charity.
"It was 6 pm when we heard that Daniel was out of the theatre. We were approaching HDU to see him when we heard Daniel shouting at the nurses. I have to admit it was the best sound ever," said Rosalind. "Mr Mallucci said that the operation 'went perfectly' and that he had successfully managed to remove the whole of Daniel's tumour. We spent 6 days on HDU to recover and then went to the neuro ward for a week. The nurses were incredible," said Rosalind.
Rosalind said: "When we got the scans from Oncology which told us that no further treatment was needed it was an amazing relief. I cried a lot after that."
Daniel is now a healthy and very active little boy and also a budding actor. "Daniel is really happy. He is a cheeky little kid and he loves being with his friends. He has performed in Little Shop of Horrors with his local Performing Arts Club and he loves to raise money for Alder Hey Children's Charity."
As a result of his fundraising, Daniel was named a Fundraising Ambassador for Alder Hey Children's Charity, which made everyone in the Bell family very proud. "I was really emotional when they told us that Daniel was to be an ambassador for the charity. It is an honour and a privilege," said Rosalind. "Alder Hey is such an inspirational place full of amazing people. The staff put the children first often at the expense of their own time. It is impossible to put into words how world class they are at what they do. We are fortunate to have them on our doorsteps."
All of the Alder Hey Children's Charity ambassadors help to raise money for the charity so that it can continue to provide vital funds to provide life-saving medical equipment and facilities that make a real difference to families every day.
Recently the charity installed distraction technology in many rooms to help divert attention away from the treatment or medical examinations that need to be carried out by medical staff, and to entertain young patients with colourful, bright and positive images projected on the walls. This immersive technology helps to transform a white-walled room into a magical world where children can escape from reality and be free from fear and anxiety.
To be able to continue to provide innovative solutions such as the distraction technology and provide vital funds for Alder Hey, the charity relies on the support and kindness of the public. There are many fun and exciting ways for people to help and support Alder Hey Children's Charity such as hosting a bake sale, a charity car wash or signing up to run a charity race. Alder Hey Children's Charity has recently launched a brand-new running hub to inspire and motivate people to run for charity. With delicious recipe ideas, running tips and 5k, 10K, half marathon and marathon training guides, if you'd like to challenge yourself to run a 5K, 10K or even a marathon why not go and check out the Alder Hey Running Hub now.
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Brian Wilson says 'Pet Sounds' isn't as good as The Beatles' 'Rubber Soul'
May 27, 2011, 01:15 PM #1
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Brian Wilson has said that he believes that The Beach Boys' classic 1966 album 'Pet Sounds' is not as good as The Beatles' 1965 effort 'Rubber Soul'.
Speaking in The Sun, Wilson said he also thinks the best album he has composed is 'Smile', which was eventually released in 2004 despite Wilson beginning to compose it all the way back in 1966.
He said of 'Pet Sounds': "It's a good album, but not the best. I think The Beatles' 'Rubber Soul' is still the best album of all time. As for my own music, 'Smile' is my most ambitious album in terms of sequences and seques. I'm also incredibly proud of [solo album] 'That Lucky Old Sun'.
Wilson has recently said that he is looking to retire from touring in 2012, as he feels is getting too old for it. He is currently touring in support for his new album 'Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin' and will play a series of UK dates in September.
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The worst Beatles album >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pet Sounds
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Shows an amazing lack of ego on Brian Wilson's part. A real gent.
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Wow. Impressive. Especially considering that Pet Sounds inspired the Beatles.
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"Pet Sounds is not as good as Rubber Soul..." Good grief, I could have told Brian that myself!
This is all subjective, you know.
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Although not a big fan of the Beach Boys, I do appreciate their talents. I love Brian's lack of ego here and he's right; Pet Sounds is not as good as Rubber Soul.
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He also recently said that the Beach Boys may reunite for some studio recordings.
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Have to disagree with Brian on this one!! I think he is just being humble, too which he is..
Macca and virtually every musician out there knows Pet Sounds trumps almost everything else, if not everything..
Smile aswell is pure Genius..
Of course on a Beatles forum probably the majority will not agree, but just go ask Paul McCartney...
Hope the Beach Boys do reunite for an album and possibly a tour for the 50th anniversary..Bruce Johnston told me they were gonna!!
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I do not believe in comparing albums by different artists, but indeed it is a humble remark from Brian Wilson.
This thread made me listen to Pet Sounds today and again to me it is an album of high level and all the developments The Beach Boys also were in at the time of this album which is more than just a combination of songs, it's a moment in time where things in these songs are just different from anything before.
I saw a documentary of The Bee Gees the other day who described this period where you had the Beach Boys and Beatles doing other things than the average album made them wonder what to do with their carreers and how to cling on to this type of adventure.
May 30, 2011, 03:54 AM #10
Exactly. While i love Rubber Soul, it infact has some of my favourite Beatles songs on it, it is still compared to Pet Sounds vey much a "pop album".
Pet Sounds truly changed the game. It was the very first concept album. The intricacy of the music, the arrangments, the harmonies..it is unrivalled. McCartney tried to imitate it for creativity with Sgt Pepper and came close, but failed..
One could argue Pet Sounds uses alot more studio musicians than "Rubber Soul" - which is pretty much the 4 Beatles and George Martin on a track or 2, but soon enough the Beatles would routinely be usuing outside musicians and orchestra's..
That is the influence and majesty of Pet Sounds. Having heard the whole album played live by Brian Wilson i'd highly recomend anyone who hasnt listened to it at least several times before to sit down and do so..theres nothing like it.
Before Pet Sounds, bands including the Beatles recorded 'songs'. After Pet Sounds they made 'albums'..
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McCartney tried to imitate it for creativity with Sgt Pepper and came close, but failed..
I understand what you mean yet "Pepper" did not become a 'concept' album. It's still a combination of solo songs.
The title song is almost the same as Magical Mistery Tour. Within You Without You is nowhere near any other song on the album.
The signature of the album is maybe the orchestral influences and the experiences of the guys reading newspapers and posters translated in to songs.
Abbey Road to me is much more the "concept album" of The Beatles.
May 30, 2011, 03:08 PM #12
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Argh, that would be awful! Plus two of them are dead.
And Pet Sounds is at least equal to Rubber Sould IMO
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Jun 01, 2011, 01:32 AM #13
Still, McCartney has said that Sgt Pepper was the direct result of Pet Sounds and his attempt at replicating it..there is a strong concept at least joining the first few tracks and the end of the album, and if you combine the cover art and all that, there si a big concept running thru it. Bruce Johnston from the Beach Boys told me his son's thesis is on Pet Sounds and Sgt Pepper and their similarities! Can you imagine the acsess that guy would have got to both camps for his PHD?! now thats something i'd like to read!!
Now Abbey Rd as a concept album you could side one side (side 2) certainly was..but it was more stringing together a few short tracks of Johns in between Pauls if you ask me..and John never liked side 2 much ..
Pet Sounds didnt just influence "concept albums" like Tommy and Quadrophenia, it influened and changed all music after it...
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Jul 04, 2013, 04:57 AM #14
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A friend of mine is a retired sound man. He has worked with Harrison, McCartney, Lennon, Dylan, the Beach Boys, and you name it. He has done studio work with orchestras and was one of the group of engineers that perfected the sound systems in stadia in the 1970s, which was very much a trial error thing.
I spoke to him the other night about the Beach Boys and their influence on the Beatles. He said very little of the Beach Boys ever got into any of the Beatles records. He only worked with the Beach Boys on tour not in the studio. He said later the Beach Boys had a ghost band and singers behind screens as they could not handle it - they could not get the highs. He set up the gig when they played in the White House. They also had a ghost band behind the screens there as well. He was not impressed with them that much thinking they a were a single direction limited band, although he liked some of their early work as it was different at the time.
He said he has tried to see influences of the Beach Boys in the Beatle's music and can't see anything worth mentioning. He outright dismisses as fantasy that Sgt Pepper was based on Pet Sounds. The Beatles and the Beach Boy had the same publicist at the time, a Liverpudlian Derek Taylor, who spun it out to the press that there was a rivalry. There was not.
As he rightly states, musicians get influences from all over, consciously and subconsciously. The Beatles were openly stating where their influences came from. Lennon openly stated Please Please Me was heavily influenced by Roy Orbison, who toured with the Beatles. To my knowledge none have stated where Beach Boys influences were. Paul McCartney did say that after about 1966 he would go more into melodic base lines - the Beach Boys had some, but so did others. Admiring other people's work does not mean emulation.
IMO, Pet Sounds is a good album, not a game changer. Some tracks were over-produced with far too many instruments. It was not well received in the USA at the time.
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Feb 14, 2014, 10:21 PM #15
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Brian Wilson has said in quite a few interviews over the years,that when he first heard Rubber Soul he was blown away by it. He said that all of the songs flowed together,and that it was pop music but folk rock at the same time (I think he must have heard the American version because it's really more of a true great folk rock record,and it's the better version.I was so hoping when the remasters came out that this version would be re-mastered on CD and I was waiting since 1987 when I got rid of my turn table and all of my records for CD'S) and Brian said that's what he just couldn't believe that they did this so great and it inspired him to make Pet Sounds.
So if it wasn't for The Beatles Rubber Soul album,we wouldn't have had Pets Sounds or Sgt.Pepper!
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Mar 10, 2014, 02:52 PM #16
Pet Sounds is not even The Beach Boys best album - that has to go to Sunflower, great album.
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Song for song Rubber Soul is better. But what attracted McCartney was that the whole "Pet Sounds" album, aside from "Sloop John B", is an expression of Brian Wilson's vision. The clean production, unusual chord changes and arrangements, using water cooler bottles as a drum etc., all this inspired Paul to want to do the same. Forget the 3 minute pop song, and try for something adventurous and unique.
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Also remember that while Paul was in a group with three other 'happy to try anything' members, Brian had to fight for his vision every step of the way against a band that DID want to stick to the 3 minute pop song! To achieve what he did under those circumstances is downright amazing.
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The 'Believe' hitmaker took to social media last week to ask her fans for help as she described the skull and crossbones top and she admitted she was praying to St. Anthony – the Catholic saint often called upon to find lost items – in a bid to locate the missing object.
In a series of tweets, Cher – who has been seen wearing the t-shirt a lot over the years – wrote alongside crying and broken heart emojis: "My T-Shirt is Gone. Black studded Rhinestone Shirt with white pirate.
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One follower urged Cher's fans to check online to see if a potential thief was trying to sell the item on eBay, but the star admitted she would pay a lot more than other people to be reunited with the t-shirt.
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August 29th, 1988 from Madison Square Garden was the time and place for the first Summerslam pay per view. Since then the dog days show has become one of the premier annual events on the WWE pay per view calendar, second only to Wrestlemania. But what is it about Summerslam that makes it such a huge event? Longevity is one thing. The only two annual pay per views that have run longer than Summerslam are Survivor Series and Wrestlemania. Like Wrestlemania, Summerslam has a history of classic matches that have acted as pivotal moments for WWE storylines.
The first Summerslam had one of the more fun matches in WWE. The Mega Powers vs. The Mega Bucks pitted the top two baby faces against the top two heels. Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage, with Elizabeth in their corner, defeated Ted Dibiase and Andre the Giant, with Bobby Heenan and Virgil in their corner, and Jesse Ventura as the special guest referee. As big as the match was, the function of the bout was to solidify Savage and Hogan as this great force and great friends. When the Mega Powers exploded, the feud was so significant because of the closeness these two men once had, as seen at the first Summerslam. Another noteworthy match was Honky Tonk Man being dethroned of the Intercontinental Championship by the Ultimate Warrior in less than one minute. HTM had the longest I-C Title reign in company history and Warrior took him out like it was nothing.
The few Summerslams would be headlined by tag team matches or double main events. Hogan teamed with Brutus Beefcake to take on Savage and Zeus in 1989, while Hogan and Warrior were featured in their own main event matches in 1990. 1991 went back to the tag team formula with Hogan and Warrior teaming up to face Sgt Slaughter, Colonel Mustafa, and General Adnan with Sid Justice as the referee. It was also the night Macho Man and Elizabeth married, with Undertaker and Jake Roberts attacking Savage at the reception. Also at the 1991 event, Bret Hart defeated Curt Henning for the I-C title in what many view as one of the best matches in Summerslam history.
The 1992 event was unlike any Summerslam before it. The show was held in Wembley Stadium before over 80,000 fans. It was a double headliner, both baby face matches. Randy Savage defended the WWE Title against Ultimate Warrior, and Bret Hart dropped the I-C Title to hometown hero Davey Boy Smith. Many fans still hold the Smith-Hart match as their favorite Summerslam match ever.
Like 1991, the '92 show featured a good I-C title match, a trend that spread over many Summerslams. The Diesel-Razor Ramon match served as a turning point in the relationship between Shawn Michaels and Diesel. HBK inadvertently cost Diesel the match, causing a rift that would pit the two against one another at the following year's Wrestlemania. Steve Austin's I-C title win over Owen Hart at SS '97 was not only a great match, but memorable for the moment in the match that Hart caused Austin's neck injury, the one that would eventually end Austin's career.
For those who haven't burned it from their memory, the Lex Express rolled in to Summerslam 1993 to challenge Yokozuna for the WWE Championship. Lex Luger was being transformed into the next Hulk Hogan, but it just didn't take. Luger won the match by count out but was hailed as a hero for the worthless victory. Like Wrestlemania, Summerslam has had its hits and misses. Luger-Yoko was one of those misses along with other matches like Diesel-Mabel, Michaels-Vader, and Michaels-Hogan. But there were always great main events to make up for the bad.
1997 featured one of the best main events in Summerslam history with Bret Hart challenging the Undertaker for the title with Shawn Michaels as the special guest referee. The build for this match was spectacular. There was a hero to cheer, a villain to boo, and a wild card referee. The match itself was one of the best that year and the fallout was incredible. It set up the Taker-HBK program and ultimately led the Hart-HBK match in Montreal.
The following year's event was truly a blockbuster. The main event had been building for nearly four months. Steve Austin's main event title defense against Undertaker was a great match. Like the year before, the build was great, the match was great, and the fallout was great. Keeping up with the tradition of prominent I-C Title matches, Triple H defeated The Rock in a Ladder Match. Mid-card feuds are not always built the best but this was an exception. Like the main event, HHH-Rock had been building for the entire summer. Their program continually developed and progressed to a climax that saw both men come out on the other side bigger and better than when they went in.
If one was asked to name the best Summerslam in history, they would probably name the 2002 event. The show featured a great match between Kurt Angle and Rey Mysterio, the comeback of Shawn Michaels, and one of the best examples of a changing-of-the-guard match in the last decade with Brock Lesnar defeating The Rock for the Undisputed Championship. This would be the last Summerslam headlined by only one world title.
Soon after the '02 show, Raw and Smackdown each had their own title. This allowed for the roster to grow as more people could compete for the championship. WWE kept pace by putting on big matches in 2003 with a Wrestlemania rematch between Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar, and an Elimination Chamber main event. Many had expected the '03 show to feature a match between HHH and Goldberg, but the Chamber was a brilliant move. It allowed for a bigger main event because all six men in the Chamber were connected somehow, it made sense to have them in the ring together. That isn't necessarily the case nowadays with the Elimination Chamber ppv. It also gave WWE the chance to hold off on the first HHH-Goldberg match until the next month, which was a Raw exclusive ppv. 2004 was another great show headlined by two great title matches. Once match (Taker-JBL) would continue into a great program, the other (Chris Benoit-Randy Orton) was a great match but the aftermath killed Orton's career for a long time. Nevertheless, WWE was still keeping the show as big as it could be.
Recent years have seen WWE use Summerslam differently than they have in the past. They headlined the show in 2005 by a Hogan-HBK match as opposed to a title match. The 2006 event was headlined by a match that was in mid-program (Cena-Edge), and 2007 was used as a launching pad for the rebirth of Randy Orton into the title picture. But 2008 was one of the more interesting cards in regards to match order. Instead of using the titles to headline the show, they used them as mid-card matches and left the main events to the bigger names. John Cena wrestled Bastia for the first time on a WWE ppv while the night finished off with a Hell in the Cell match between Undertaker and Edge. Taker and Edge had been feuding for most of the year and Summerslam was the culmination of everything these two had been through. It's a the kind of match that really would make sense to have at Wrestlemania, with a huge program culminating after several matches and months of back and forth, but instead the event has been used mostly as a launching pad for the next big feud that will headline the next three or four pay per views. Perhaps Summerslam is a show that could be utilized as that type of a show in the future.
Last year's show featured John Cena vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship and Jeff Hardy vs. CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship in a TLC Match. Orton and Cena used a formula similar to the Vader-HBK match in 1996 where there the match actually ended three different times, the first two having been overruled and the match ordered to continue. However, the '96 match, while meant to make Michaels look like a fighting champion, only hurt his opponent. It really didn't work the way it could have. Orton and Cena were able to utilize in a way that made it work and a rematch a must. Meanwhile, the Punk-Hardy match was a perfect main event. A great build, a great match, and fallout that resulted in Punk running Hardy out of the company and launching a program with the retuning Undertaker.
Looking at the 2010 lineup, it has the potential to be one of the better booked shows in recent memory. Judging from the Kane-Rey Mysterio match, we will see a culmination of one feud and the launch of another with Undertaker slated to return soon. Randy Orton's challenging of Sheamus for the WWE Championship allows different faces in the title picture while John Cena attends to other things, which brings us to the main event. The seven-on-seven match between Cena's Army and the Nexus harkens back to the Summerslam of old with the Mega Powers and Mega Bucks, yet it also carries its own incredible story that is ever-changing. This match may be a culmination of the events we have seen over the past several months, but it also will determine the direction of all men involves for the next several months. Come this Sunday, Summerslam will once again be a pivotal moment for WWE.


Williamstown CYMS football club are excited to announce the reappointment of Director of Coaching and Senior Coach Mathew Montebello. Going into his 9th year at the club and 7th as Senior Coach, Mat has been instrumental in leading the club in its continuous success during his time.
Beginning his coaching journey leading our U18s and 19s program, Mat's continued ability to find improvement within the group is a key component to his reappointment. Having coached the club to its first ever Division 1 Premiership in 2014, Mat has generated continuous growth throughout each of the clubs 4 years in Premier C. This was particularly highlighted this season with the seniors securing the Minor Premiership on the back of a record 16-2 season.
With the full retention of a talented list, which boasts 3 Williamstown FC VFL players, and the recruitment and return of a number of key players, Mat will look to guide the club to one better in 2019 with his sights and aspirations clearly directed towards Premier B promotion.
As the Director of coaching, Mat's passion for the development of home grown talent and creating a positive football environment, sees him work closely with all club coaches, in particular within the U19s program. One of the key aspects to his role has been the relationship built with the Williamstown Junior Football Club and the clear transition pathway under the Football Williamstown banner. Mat's ongoing investment in this relationship has been a valuable asset in ensuring players stay in the gold and blue through their football careers.


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Q: Problema con Ajax + PHP - Intento de hacer un Formulario Estoy intentando crear un formulario que funcione con Ajax y Php, pero todavía no he podido hacerlo debido que estoy cometiendo un error y no se cual. Les dejo aquí el código para que me puedan ayudar.
La idea de la página es que donde esta el input que es donde la persona va ingresar una url, yo pueda guardar lo que haya ingresado en un archivo txt. No quiero que se recargue la página porque necesito usar Ajax para que la página no se recargue y que usuario pueda ingresar una url, ejemplo: http://undominiocualquiera.mp4 para que se pueda visualizar en el reproductor jw player.
Borre los estilos y un poco del código del reproductor para que no se haga muy largo el código html. Sí alguien lo quiere, me lo pueden pedir para probarlo.

/*
*CODIGO AJAX: FORM.JS
*/
/*
*CODIGO AJAX: FORMS.JS
*/
/*
*Funcion Javascript para enviar formularios sin recargar la página mediante ajax
*/

/* "escuchamos" el click en el botón con id "submit" solo si ya se ha cargado la página*/

$(function(){
   $('#submit').click(function(e){
      //evitamos la carga de la página
      e.preventDefault();
      //recogemos el id del formulario a enviar
      var form = $(this).attr("form-id");
      //llamamos a la función que contendrá el llamado ajax dándole como argumento el id del formulario
      submitForm(form);
   });
});

//fuera de la carga de la página, creamos la función que recibe el id del formulario a enviar.

function submitForm(form){
   //recogemos el "action" a donde se enviarán los datos mediante "POST"
   var action = $("form#" + form).attr("action");
   //ahora recogemos los datos de los controles que hayamos definido y los serializamos como un formulario con Javascript
   var datos = $('form#' + form).serialize();
   //recogemos la posicion actual del id "mensaje" esto para que al recibir la respuesta de PHP se haga scroll hasta alli para mostrarlo correctamente.
   var mensaje = document.getElementById('mensaje').offsetTop - 20;

   //enviamos los datos mediante Ajax con la función de Jquery que nos facilita esta tarea

   $.ajax({
      //url a enviar
      url: 'enviar_chh.php',
      //el tipo GET o POST en nuestro caso POST
      type: 'POST',
      //evitamos el cacheo de los datos
      cache: false,
      //evitamos que el JS procese los datos
      proccessData: false,
      //definimos los datos a enviar, nosotros ya los tenemos definidos en la variable "datos"
      data: datos
      //cuando se recibe la respuesta se activa el siguiente trozo de código
      //la r que recibe la funcion de callback es "response" que viene del script PHP
   }).done(function(r){
      //hacemos scroll hasta el id "mensaje"
      $('body, html').animate({
         scrollTop: mensaje
      }, 700);
      //imprimimos con HTML el mensaje recibido
      $('#mensaje').html(r);
      //eso es todo
   });
}
<!DOCTYPE html>

  <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">

   <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
    <title>IPTV Player - DaZPlayer</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="./ipptv_files/developer.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="./ipptv_files/style.css">

Player Version:

                <input name="version" type="radio" value="8" checked="">
                  JW Player 8

                <input name="version" type="radio" value="7">
                  JW Player 7

            <form id="form-registro" action="enviar_chh.php" method="post">

Escriba una URL de algún canal:

              <input id="file" type="text" name="canal" placeholder="https://content.jwplatform.com/manifests/yp34SRmf.m3u8" value="">

                <input name="primary" type="radio" value="html5" checked="">
                HTML5

                <input name="primary" type="radio" value="flash" disabled="">
                Flash

                <input name="hls" type="checkbox">
                Force type to HLS

                  <input name="drm" type="radio" value="" checked="checked">
                  None

                  <input name="drm" type="radio" value="widevine">
                  Widevine

                    Widevine Url:
                    <input id="drm-widevine-url" type="text">

                    <input name="drm-item-custom-data" type="checkbox">
                    Use custom data? (optional)

                      Custom Name:
                      <input id="drm-widevine-custom-name" type="text">

                      Custom Value:
                      <input id="drm-widevine-custom-value" type="text">

                  <input name="drm" type="radio" value="playready" disabled="">
                  Playready

                    Playready Url:
                    <input id="drm-playready-url" type="text" disabled="">

                    <input name="drm-item-custom-data" type="checkbox" disabled="">
                    Use custom data? (optional)

                      Custom Name:
                      <input id="drm-playready-custom-name" type="text" disabled="">

                      Custom Value:
                      <input id="drm-playready-custom-value" type="text" disabled="">

                  <input name="drm" type="radio" value="fairplay" disabled="">
                  Fairplay

                    Certificate URL:
                    <input id="drm-fairplay-certificate-url" type="text" disabled="">

                    Process SPC URL:
                    <input id="drm-fairplay-process-spc-url" type="text" disabled="">

                  <input name="drm" type="radio" value="clearkey">
                  Clearkey

                    ClearKey Key:
                    <input id="drm-clearkey-key" type="text">

                    ClearKey Key ID:
                    <input id="drm-clearkey-key-id" type="text">

              <button class="button button-sm" type="submit" id="submit" form-id="form-registro" type="button" name="button" >Reproducir canal</button>

          </form>

Test Player Config Output

{
  "playlist": [
    {
      "sources": [
        {
          "default": false,
          "file": "https://content.jwplatform.com/manifests/yp34SRmf.m3u8",
          "label": "0",
          "type": "hls"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "primary": "html5",
  "hlshtml": true,
  "id": "stream-tester-player-https"
}

JW Player Test

              DRM solutions are available for both HLS and MPEG-DASH adaptive streaming technologies and are configurable via the JW Player Javascript API.

              Note that JW Player's DRM support is constrained by what the DRM makers themselves support. For example, Apple supports FPS in Safari on Mac OS, but not in Safari on iOS.

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Luego el código php: enviar_chh.php

//codigo php: enviar_chh.php
//codigo php: enviar_chh.php

<?php
$canal="";
if (!empty($_REQUEST['canal'])){
$canal=$_REQUEST['canal'];
}

//Luego sobrescribo el txt

$archivo="datos.txt";

     $file=fopen($archivo,"a");
     fwrite($file,$canal);
     fclose($file);
?>

Les daría mil gracias si alguien me podría ayudar, diciéndome donde esta el error y como solucionarlo.
Saludos.

A: El parametro Done del ajax no hace lo que tu piensas  , sirve para saber si se ha enviado correctamente o no la  petición ajax , pero no controla  la respuesta .
Para controlar la respuesta del ajax has de utilizar el "success"
Prueba de   ejecutar tu código   , a mi esto me funciona
File: index.js
var request = $.ajax({
    //url a enviar
    url: '/test.php',
    //el tipo GET o POST en nuestro caso POST
    type: 'post',
    //definimos los datos a enviar, nosotros ya los tenemos definidos en la variable "datos"
    data: {data: 'aaaaa'},
    success: function (output) {
        // aqui tu respuesta se enseña en consola
        console.log(output);
    }

});
request.done(function () {
    console.log('La peticion AJAX se ha enviado correctamente ');
});
request.fail(function () {
    console.log('Algo ha malo ha sucedido :( ');
});

File :index.php
$canal="";
if (!empty($_REQUEST['data'])){
    $canal=$_REQUEST['data'];
}

//Luego sobrescribo el txt

$archivo="datos.txt";

$file=fopen($archivo,"a");
fwrite($file,$canal);
fclose($file);
echo $canal;

Es importante  tener en cuenta tu estructura de carpetas para que la
  llamada AJAX encuentre el PHP , en mi caso esta todo en la raiz
  /index.php , /index.js  Revisa que no te estes confundiendo con las
  rutas relativas y/o absolutas

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Tram Tram trattoria in Rome's S. Lorenzo quarter
Restaurants 22 Mar, 2019
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Said: Rome's chocolate factory in S. Lorenzo
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Ex Dogana in Rome
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This multi-faceted venue hosts concerts, festivals, workshops and contemporary art exhibitions. It is also home to the city's planetarium, and acts as a cinema and night club. In addition, its bar, ou...
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Hamburgeseria - Burger Bar
Restaurants 30 Jan, 2017
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Supermercato Gros
Food 03 Jul, 2015
This supermarket offers a good range of basic groceries and household supplies.
Farmacia S. Lorenzo
This well-stocked pharmacy has a good variety of pharmaceutical products, including homeopathic medicines.
Laboratorio Fitness
Gyms 03 Jul, 2015
Well equipped fitness centre located in the middle of Pigneto. Facilities include cardio room, sauna, and body-building room.
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Candle's Store
Curiosities 03 Jul, 2015
Candles galore awaits you in this family-run candle making business. All the candles are hand made and come in every imaginable size, colour and shape.
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Red Frame Shop
Fashion 03 Jul, 2015
Known as the Red Frame Shop, this boutique is one of the best in the Pigneto area. Despite having no name over the door (which is often locked) this high quality boutique is recognisable by its re...
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Osteria Il Pulcino Ballerino
Restaurants 02 Jul, 2015
Good classic Italian food with a modern flair, frequented by both locals and tourists. The restaurant's signature dish, taglioni del pulcino, is highly recommended.
Jamrock
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Il Sorì
Drinks 26 Feb, 2014
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Books 26 Feb, 2014
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HomeHealthcareEffect of antidepressants on pregnancy still poorly understood, say scientists
Effect of antidepressants on pregnancy still poorly understood, say scientists
Depression can affect up to 15% of pregnant women. With the help of antidepressant drugs, most people regain their well-being. However, even though the use of these drugs during pregnancy is safe and supported by science, the effects of these substances on neurodevelopment are still poorly understood and should be studied with the aid of more advanced technologies that allow the evaluation of genomic aspects.
This is the conclusion of a group of Brazilian scientists who analyzed more than a hundred scientific works on prenatal exposure to these substances, with emphasis on sertraline, the most prescribed medicine in the world.
"Most of the works we found are observational research and studies carried out in the laboratory with cultured cells and animals, whose brain development is very different from that which occurs in humans. They do not offer enough data to lead to conclusive results", says neuroscientist Alexandre Kihara , from the Laboratory of Neurogenetics at UFABC (Federal University of ABC), in São Paulo.
"Therefore, we are proposing an experimental model of tests using human induced pluripotency stem cells [hiPSC] to investigate what happens to the developing nerve cells in the uterus of women during treatment with antidepressants", says doctor in epigenetics Luciana Rafagnin Marinho, also from UFABC. She and Kihara are among the main authors of an article on the subject published online in Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology and in the future available in print.The study was carried out with support from FAPESP.
hiPSC cells can generate brain organoids or mini-brains. There are prospects that human brain organoids could be used to investigate neurodegenerative conditions, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, and in tests with drugs with a neurological action.
"With these structures it would be possible to test different concentrations of drugs and follow the evolution of brain cells until the third trimester of development", explains neuroscientist and study co-author Alysson Muotri, from the University of California (UCSD), in the United States.
At the head of a genetics laboratory that bears his name, Muotri is a pioneer in the development of brain organoids and in the study of autism and related syndromes.
"In fact, we can monitor the organoids for up to a year. During this period, it is possible to observe aspects of their development such as the morphology and electrophysiology of individual neurons or in the formation of networks", details the researcher, who is also co-founder of a biotechnology startup in Brazil, Tismoo.
To exemplify the possible advances, Marinho mentions the only work among the more than one hundred studies evaluated that used cellular organoids.
"Still at an early stage, a study that evaluated the impact of the use of the antidepressant paroxetine identified a decrease in neurite outgrowth [ramificações neuronais que permitem a aproximação com outros neurônios] and the population of oligodendrocytes, responsible for the production of the myelin sheath of neurons and, therefore, important for the transit of information in the nervous system", describes the researcher.
The scientists also call attention to the need to employ resources such as the analysis of complete gene expression (transcriptome) in a single cell (single-cell RNAseq), in this case, of an organoid.
"This technology makes it possible to know the impact of exposure to an antidepressant on different cell types, such as progenitor cells, glial cells and neurons", reports Kihara. "This is particularly important because the changes may not be restricted to neurons. We need to know these implications."
The topic, naturally, requires a lot of caution.
"We are not saying, in any way, that antidepressants should not be used during pregnancy. We are proposing an experimental model and emphasizing the need to study their action on neurodevelopment with the most advanced resources we have today to even manage potential changes ", emphasizes neuroscientist Kihara.
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La CONCACAF Women's Championship 1994 è stata la terza edizione del massimo campionato nordamericano di calcio femminile, noto anche come CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup o CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament, torneo internazionale a cadenza quadriennale organizzato dalla Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) e destinato a rappresentative femminili dell'America del Nord, America centrale e regione caraibica. Il torneo, che nella sua fase finale ha visto confrontarsi cinque nazionali, si è disputato a Montréal in Canada dal 13 al 21 agosto 1994.

Il torneo fungeva anche da qualificazione al campionato mondiale di Svezia 1995 con le prime due classificate che si qualificavano.

Gli  hanno vinto il torneo per la terza volta consecutiva concludendo il girone finale al primo posto davanti a , ,  e .

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This week I want to share this awesome video about the physiology of pleasure. It's about the physical + chemical mechanics of pleasure, why it's so good for you and how to access the really delicious varieties that work (yes, there are different kinds of pleasure!).
Learn the geekery behind sensation and how to maximise pleasure.
The video's by Betty Martin. She's awesome. She used to be an engineer, now she's an intimacy coach and sexological bodyworker. You may be familiar with her—I use lots of her concepts in my workshops and life!
She explains how this limits you from feeling the full yumminess, nourishment and expansiveness of pleasure.
I found this concept particularly interesting and relevant for me! I used to feel like I should like this, I should want this to be more intense now, I shouldn't want that… I struggled to relax into pleasure or follow my playful instinct… Very in-my-head. I'd talk myself into pushing through and doing it anyway.
Finding gold when you follow the treasure map!
Rather than pushing yourself, Betty says that following your genuine desire allows you to melt into the powerful and blissful varieties of pleasure. And all sorts of adventures begin from that genuine desire. When you start following your real creative instinct.. Well, it's the gift that keeps giving!
And Betty tells you how to get there! Plus other interesting stuff. Thanks Betty.


Skip the sofa section and consider its cousin, the settee, instead.
Small sofas are having a moment, and designers Penny Drue Baird and Kerry Joyce find that their cousin, the settee, doesn't just make a statement, it can easily become the most versatile seat in the house.
PDB: This Neoclassical-inspired settee feels very one-of-a-kind and rather old-world. I could see it in a Victorian-style home in Atlanta or Charleston.
KJ: This one is a bit eccentric, so it needs to be used in the right mix. There are some living room pieces that function well for parties, and this could be one. I can imagine people perching on the seat, or leaning over the open back.
KJ: This is a simple piece, but it definitely has style to it—for instance, the dowel detailing on the flared arm. I could see it in a man's office or a tailored bedroom.
PDB: It's a classic midcentury design that has a sporty feel. It would be nice with other wood pieces in the same color tone. But the cushions feel a little skimpy.
PDB: This settee is very deep, so it's nearly as comfortable as a sofa. The top reads a little heavy to me, a bit high—I would add throw pillows in a contrasting fabric.
KJ: For the price, you can't beat it. The turned leg and nailhead detail are nice additions, lending this one a traditional English feeling.
KJ: The lines are clean and beautiful, and the single long cushion adds a modern touch. Because the side silhouette is quite pretty, I can see a pair facing each other.
PDB: That back cushion offers a nice degree of comfort. This is a versatile piece that could work almost anywhere—a living room, a bedroom, a hallway, or a library.
KJ: Holly Hunt always does wonderful pieces of excellent quality. The walnut finish is handsome, and the back and side profiles are attractive. It's comfortable, too.
PDB: This would look equally cool pulled up to a dining table or used as additional seating. The leather seat is slightly cantilevered—a thoughtful design element.
PDB: This settee has everything. I love the stitching, and the play of the two different shades of leather, which adds a layer of interest. It would sit beautifully surrounded by rich brown woodwork.
KJ: The leather is going to age really well—it will still be handsome even after the upholstery gets a little beat up. It would be terrific for a small apartment, or in a home office.
PDB: Everything old is new again. This iconic piece is from 1958, yet it still feels absolutely modern. It's fun and will add charisma to a room.
KJ: This is very sculptural—it's perfect for a smaller room. The back has a wonderful hand-sewn detail where the two pieces of fabric come together.
KJ: The steel legs of this settee have a particularly feminine flair. It's sleek but still pretty. Ideal for a foyer, or as a breakfast table banquette—its depth is perfect.
PDB: It has a very tailored, minimalist look. Although the back is not very forgiving, there's a surprising amount of seating because the arms take up so little space.
KJ: The shape of this is very pretty. It has real charm—lovely in a little girl's bedroom or a garden room. But I would switch out the cushion for something a bit softer.
PDB: Yes, you wouldn't want to sit on this for any length of time. But it has a rustic, summery appeal, and I could see it in a country house or sunroom.
PDB: This piece is cool. It has its own funky flavor, and the fact that it can be used indoors or out is a plus. I see it on a Palm Beach loggia, though in a different fabric.
KJ: I visualize it in a sunroom, upholstered in a romantic fabric. Its best feature is the interesting trellis back, so you should avoid putting it against a wall.


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Kim Denson
Recipient of the Excellence in Dance Education Award from Arizona State University and Former Arizona Cardinals Cheerleader.
Kim grew up taking dance lessons and competing in gymnastics. Eventually, dance became her number one passion and she continued to develop her skills throughout high school and college, working with a wealth of talented choreographers from all over the world.
Kim recieved her Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University with a major in dance. She was also honored with the ASU Faculty Award for Excellence in Dance Education. Kim later earned her teaching credentials from Chapman University.
Kim was performing as an Arizona Cardinals Cheerleader when she began her first year of teaching dance, simultaneously taking on the responsiblity of coaching the varsity pom-line. Not long after, she recieved the "KNIX Teacher of the Week Award."
Kim taught dance in the high school systems for over 12 years, working with over 220 students each year. Kim choreographs and teaches ballet, jazz, tap, modern, lyrical, hip hop, tumbling, and more. She choreographs for musicals and has staged and directed over one hundred sellout dance productions. Her solo performers have gone on to perform in various dance companies. Some currently teach and perform professionally.
Rachelle Ramage ~ Lyrical / Turns & Leaps
Rachelle started dancing at the age of 4 at a private Kids dance studio in Ontario, Canada. She remained a student at this studio for 15 years. While there she participated in both national /international competitions and workshops. After high school she joined the dance company at her University in Buffalo, New York. While in University Rachelle worked for a promotional agency where she auditioned and managed models that performed at corporate events. At 22 she moved to Arizona and continued to take local dance classes and teach. Currently Rachelle works as a Special Education and dance teacher.
Amy Schmidt ~ Jazz / Ballet / Lyrical / Tap / Acrobatics
Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Amy grew up dancing starting from the age of 2 and a half years old. She started her dance training at Spisak Dance Academy and was a part of their company, "The Jataba Dance Troupe". While there she trained in jazz, ballet, lyrical, tap, and acrobatics. As a company member Amy performed in their annual Nutcracker Ballet every year and several other performances including the opening ceremonies for the AZ Diamondbacks, Magic Music Days at Disneyland, and various other performances throughout the valley. While on the company, she also competed in various competitions and conventions all throughout the valley and nationally. She was entered in group dances and solos in competitions ranging from Dance Masters of Arizona, Dance Masters of America, American Dance Awards, LA Dance Force, Showstopper, Spotlight, Jump, Dupree Dance Convention, and many more! Through the competition world she was also exposed to master classes from big names in the dance industry such as Tyce Diorio, Mia Michaels, Judy Rice, and Joey Dowling to name a few. Currently Amy is a company dancer for Scottsdale Arizona Jazz Ensemble and Fusion Company. She also has been teaching jazz, contemporary, and ballet at various studios throughout the valley. Amy loves teaching dance and sharing her knowledge of technique with her students. She is happy to have the opportunity to share her knowledge and passion for dance with the students!
Daniel McKeon ~ Tap Dance
Started dance at the age of 3 with an overwhelming love for dance. During his childhood years he took lessons at Betty Johnson's school of dance where he studied with Suzy Gurino and Jennifer Miller in the dance form of tap. From there he went on performing at various venues such as numerous appearances at the Orpheum theater and Herberger theater.
Daniel is currently involved with Suzy Gurino and Jennifer Miller's tap group called TAP 24.7. The crew travels and performs in multiple states. Some other Tap dancers that he has studied with include Chloe Arnold, who has had appearances on "So you think you can dance" and works as Beyoncé's double and Gregg Russell who has worked with Michael Jackson.
At the moment Danny is studying music at PVCC and once graduated, he will continue his studies at USC or ASU to pursue a degree in composition. Danny's motto comes from the gifted composer Beethoven, "Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets for it and knowledge will raise men to the divine."
Danny believes that with just the right amount of passion and perseverance any goal can be achieved.
Sara O'Connor -Ballet
Sara was trained in classical and contemporary ballet on the east coast under such teachers as Kip Martin (formerly Cincinnati Ballet) Alexei Charov, Natalya Charova, and John Sherman (all current or former PA Ballet). She supplemented her ballet technique with classes in various modern and contemporary jazz styles. She participated in the work/study program at Koresh Dance Studio in Philadelphia, PA, and while there, trained in the Koresh style of modernjazz with Roni Koresh and Melissa Rector. A strong desire to learn more about movement, physiology, and healing for dancers motivated Sara to become involved with and certified in both yoga and therapeutic massage. Now based in Phoenix, Sara enjoys taking class, teaching students of all ages and levels, and creating choreography for multiple styles and audiences. She has spent the last few years working with competition dancers and directing/choreographing for performance teams. She wants to impart to her students a respect for the body and its abilities through challenging classes supported by a strong working knowledge of anatomy, movement, and the classical dance vocabulary.
Jill Mausbach – Tumbling / Strength and Flexibility
Jill is a Scottsdale native and started gymnastics at age 5. She was a competitive gymnast in the valley training at Desert Devils and Extreme Gymnastics. After years of hard work and dedication to the sport, she received a full ride gymnastics scholarship to Boise State University. After competition ending injuries, Jill moved back to Scottsdale and completed her Bachelor's at ASU in Elementary Education. She has been teaching early childhood elementary for the past 12 years in the Paradise Valley School District. Jill has a passion for seeing that all her students succeed, in and out of the classroom, and instills hard work values into all of her students. She is excited to get back to her tumbling roots and teach the very talented dancers at Pinnacle Dance North.
Nathan Bennett – Contemporary / Ballet / Jazz / Acro / Hip Hop
25-year-old dance teacher from a small town in Michigan, began his training at the age of six. A gymnast and dancer, he competed in multiple genres of dance, eventually expanding to the
full range of styles. Quickly finding his passion, he immersed himself in the realm of competition dance. Nathan pursued a degree in Dance at Oakland University. He performed with Oakland Dance Theatre, Repertory Dance Company, and Eisenhower Dance Ensemble. Nathan continues to share his love of dance through his choreography, classes, and his fun-loving attitude. His specialties include contemporary, ballet, jazz, acro, and hip hop. Nathan loves being goofy and sharing his passion for dance with his students while helping them become the best artists and individuals that they can be.
Shanna Trigili – Contemporary / Ballet / Jazz / Acro / Hip Hop
Originally from Long Island, NY, Shanna has always been creative, artistic and energetic. She started her dance education at 8 yrs old at one of the most prestigious competitive dance studios in New York, training in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, lyrical, acrobatics and tap. At 14 she received a scholarship to join the studio's competitive dance team. Over the years Shanna earned numerous first place high score titles at both regional and national competitions. She has performed with her dance team at such iconic venues as Carnegie Hall and Disneyland. She has had the opportunity to take many classes with legends such as Gelsey Kirkland, Gregory Hines, Joe Lanteri and Gus Giordano. In addition, Shanna has trained with Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Merce Cunningham Dance Company and was accepted into the Joffrey Ballet summer program for three seasons. Shanna began teaching at the age of 18 and has received recognition throughout the country for her choreography and costume design. Many of her routines have qualified for the Championships at national competitions. Her passion in life is to instill a love of dance and an understanding of proper technique in all her students. Shanna strives to create a warm and caring environment in which her students can learn, grow and thrive.
Kids Dance Studio Scottsdale AZ
Our dance teachers in Scottsdale, AZ are committed to providing high quality dance instruction and performance opportunities for children and teenagers alike. As dedicated professionals, our instructors are eager to share their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm with students, as well as serve as positive role models. Because our team is comprised of dancers with professional dancing experience as well as experience in dance education, we are able to offer instruction of the highest caliber along with the perspective that comes from years of experience in the world of dance. Our students complete their dance classes having learned much more than the basics, and many go on to become dancers for life.
Thanks to the vast experience and skills of our instructors, Pinnacle Dance North is pleased to be able to offer dance classes in a variety of styles, including:
Regardless of your level of experience, you'll find that the instruction at Pinnacle Dance North is patient, encouraging and of the highest quality. Our instructors love to work with young people and help mold the next generation of great dancers.
When your child is interested in learning from highly qualified and approachable dance instructors in Scottsdale, AZ, come visit Pinnacle Dance North or call us at 480-538-5355. We'd love to welcome you into our studio and help you become the dancer you've always wanted to be!
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Guests are encouraged to participate and dress up on any one of the following themed nights. Who knows, you might even win a prize for best dressed!
Dress comfy and come in your holiday pajamas/snuggies/onsies.
Tree lighting ceremony on November 23 at 7:30 p.m. Performances by Hip Hop Kidz.
Dress like your favorite Star Wars, Star Trek, or Guardians of the Galaxy characters.
Performances by Miami Art Studio on 11/30 and the Florida Youth Orchestra Flute Choir on 12/01.
Show off your ugly holiday sweaters.
Performances by Greater Miami Youth Symphony, Art in Motion Dance Academy, Be Dance Studio, and HEARTbeats A Capella on 12/07 and Greater Miami Youth Symphony on 12/08.
Always wanted to dress up like a superhero? Well this is your chance!
by MC Dance Miami on 12/14 and South Florida Music on 12/15.
Dress up as Santa, Mrs. Claus or their helpful elves.
"Bling out" or "light up" your strollers or even yourselves with string lights, glow in the dark items, or other festive décor. Close out the year in style!
Performances by Hypnotic Dance on 12/28 and Florida Youth Orchestra Aurora String Ensemble on 12/29.


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Singer Melanie Fiona And Her Boyfriend Welcomes A New Baby Boy Into The World !
Singer Melanie Fiona And Her Boyfriend
Welcomes A New Baby Boy Into The World !
BHR Hollywood Reports......Melanie Fiona's bundle of joy has arrived. The R&B songstress and her boyfriend, singer-songwriter Jared Cotter, have announced the birth of their son Cameron Lincoln.
Melanie And Jared Cotter
"Life has greater purpose than ever before… There is only Now. I am a Mother. What a great honour, What a miraculous gift" said the singer on her Instagram post where she shared her bundle of joy with the world.
"I am so thankful for this Love in my life," she added. "Surrounded by Kings…I will cherish you always. Thank YOU all so much for the love and support you have shown Jared and I throughout our journey to parenthood. We are ready… We are #Awake xo"
Fiona is also gearing up to deliver her third album Awake, which she describes as a "rebirth." The project has already spawned the singles "Bite the Bullet," "I Tried," and "I Want It All."
Forever in Love. 💙 Our Son, Cameron Lincoln was born on March 14th 2016. Life has greater purpose than ever before... There is only Now. I am a Mother. What a great honour, What a miraculous gift. 🙏🏾 I am so thankful for this Love in my life... Surrounded by Kings...I will cherish you always. Thank YOU all so much for the love and support you have shown Jared and I throughout our journey to parenthood. We are ready... We are #Awake xo
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In Concert: The Heart of Marillion
On February 23, 2018 February 23, 2018 By kruekuttIn progressive rock
Marillion at 20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 18, 2018.
Waiting for Marillion to take the stage, my thoughts drifted to the rest of those gathering in this well-appointed concert club. Why were they here?
Doubtless, there were locals who, when they heard Marillion was returning to Grand Rapids after 20+ years, anticipated pure nostalgia — "Kayleigh," "Incommunicado," "Hooks In You," "No One Can," fixtures of local rock radio in the early 1990s. After all, why else would a band with no more than a cult following tour the States, if not to play the hits?
Then there were the hardcore fans, the ones I'd hung with in Facebook groups for a couple of years now. People from GR, Kalamazoo, and Detroit who've traveled nationally and internationally to see the band since their last Michigan stops — some 30, 40 or more times. The folks who converged on this mid-size Midwestern city from (for example): Bangor, Maine; Hillsboro, Oregon; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Baja, Mexico; and Stoke-on-Trent, England, telling stories of their first Marillion experiences, sometimes stretching back more than four decades. Not to mention "The Nine," as they named themselves, who've seen every show on the current US tour. They all have their favorite songs — but they knew that much more was coming than a rote run-through of career high points.
And then there was me — a Marillion fan since Seasons End, but only on my fourth show (still way behind King Crimson and Rush), bringing my wife and two friends for their first experience of the band, ten minutes away from my house. I couldn't help but wonder: what connects us? Why this band? What's at the heart of this experience?
Then the lights dimmed, and FEAR's opening epic, "El Dorado" emerged from silence — sampled natural sounds, Steve Rothery's fingerpicked guitar, Steve Hogarth's muted vocal eloquence, Mark Kelly's rich sonic backdrops, locking in with Pete Trewavas and Ian Mosley's refined rhythmic muscle. Over 17 minutes, Marillion built from the self-satisfied, affluent peace of "Long-Shadowed Sun" to the twitchy paranoia of "FEAR," with H and the band stewing in the pressure cooker of an over-connected, unsettled world. "The Grandchildren of Apes'" woozily hopeful conclusion faded away — and after another rapt silence, the audience erupted.
This is what Marillion is about onstage — sweeping musical and lyrical journeys from five men together for nearly 30 years, still creating powerful art out of collective inspiration. The music is organic yet sophisticated, reveling in smash-cut contrasts as much as in classic prog and rock moves. Mosley and Trewavas lay down a sturdy foundation for Kelly's ethereal textures, and when Rothery takes a solo or Hogarth hits a vocal climax, they wring out every possible ounce of emotion. Onstage, the flow is enhanced by immersive visuals that reinforce the lyrical themes, without literalism or overt preachiness.
But while Marillion make music for themselves first, they're also about their fans — and the Grand Rapids concert was no exception. Hitting a flexible part of the setlist, H promptly screwed up the dedication of the first audience request, "Fantastic Place" — then profusely, profanely apologized to the couple after the song, when Kelly pointed it out. "No One Can," one of those GR-area hits, followed swiftly as another dedication — though according to Trewavas after the show, the band hadn't played it in years! Throughout, there was affection, implied and open, coming off the stage to a core fanbase doggedly built through pioneering web forums, crowdfunded tours and albums, international Weekends, and even drop-ins to pre-show fan meet-ups.
And what else do Marillion's fans get from all this? Beyond their obvious musical prowess and the excitement of a first-class show, I saw at least two gifts from them to us at the heart of the matter.
First, Marillion's lyrical subjects have never fit prog stereotypes — woolly-headed fantasy landscapes, gritty sci-fi dystopias, bloodless romances. Instead, Hogarth burrows into the hearts and minds of his protagonists, unpacking the thousand tiny struggles of everyday life, revealing his own vulnerability to a sometimes uncomfortable degree. This raw honesty was all over the Grand Rapids set: the collective folly of humanity spotlit in "El Dorado" and "Seasons End;" survivors struggling with damage by others and personal demons in "Afraid of Sunlight" and the excerpts from Brave; the slippery slope from success through stagnation to death of "King;" even the inconsolable grief of "The Invisible Man's" bereft lover. H brings not just a showman's stage presence, but unflinching empathy and solidarity with humanity to the stage. It's easy to feel, "he's been there. They know what it's like. I'm not in this alone."
And beyond empathy, Marillion's epics of the everyday point to something bigger. Like all good mystics, Hogarth sees past flat, meat-based materialism, to the magic in the spaces between atoms, embodied in the band's gossamer constructions. His life itself, and the family that brought him into being, is the focus of "This Strange Engine's" sprawling pain, delight, wonder and gratitude. Even more, the mystery is laid bare to — and embodied in — the makeshift community that gathers around the band from album to video, from town to town. And so it's the final section of "The Leavers," unfolding live like an inevitable rite of passage, that ultimately reveals the heart of Marillion:
The Remainers are leaving their homely places
With excited faces, drawn to the night
Preparing their minds for a break from the sensible life
As the Leavers bring with them their noise and light, their wild wonder cure-all of crazy religion
In one sacred ritual
Unmasked and undressed
We all come together
We're all one tonight.
Fantastic Place ("for Kathryn from John Kirt")
Seasons End
No One Can ("for John from his bride of 25 years")
Wave/Mad
Afraid of Sunlight
The Leavers
The Great Escape/The Last of You/Falling from the Moon
Encores:
This Strange Engine
Check out the venue's photo gallery from the start of the show:
Photos: Anthony Norkus Photography
Posted by 20 Monroe Live on Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Finally, catch the latest info about upcoming Marillion releases here.
— Rick Krueger
Arrived at Progarchy HQ: Molesome Dial
New Gazpacho: SOYUZ
8 thoughts on "In Concert: The Heart of Marillion"
Love this! So sorry I missed them this time around, but I just couldn't make the locations work with my schedule. Great that you got to see them.
Glad you enjoyed it! I first saw them in Grand Rapids back on the Holidays in Eden tour, but didn't reconnect with them live until a couple years ago, when I caught two shows in Chicago. It was a genuine gift to have them come back here (for the first time since the Strange Engine tour). Would love to take in a Montreal Weekend at some point, but we'll see how things work out.
Margot Rendon
We just saw Marillion in Dallas, Tx. It was an amazing show! We hope they return to the US more often. It was truly mesmerizing! There were diehard fans from across the globe. We met fans from England, Colorado, Oregon, Canada, etc…. phenomenal 😍
For me the joy of a Marillion concert is the warm embrace it gives you. The emotion gets bundled into the sound and it just cuddles you. If you meet the concert halfway the band will be there to take you the rest of the way.
The GR set list was fantastic, containing my dear lady wife's all time favourite. My favourite moves with time and three of them were on show at GR; from Seasons End through Afraid of Sunlight to The Leavers and my mum's song my night was complete. Then to finish with King with its savagery leaving us to be thankful that our band has survived in those waters for so long.
The measure of this band is that you could replace every song on the GR set list and still have an emotional roller coaster.
Each concert is a celebration. One is neither better or worse than another. It's the journey you take in the music and on the road to be with friends you have never met, knowing that there are friends we have yet to meet and hoping that there will be many more days like GR.
We all came together; we were all one that night.
Bryan for Margaret and our new friends
Bryan, Deb & I were utterly delighted to get to know you & Margaret. When we get across the pond again, hopefully we can return the favor! Till then, may it feel like we've been friends forever & the beer will never end.
Terry W Knighton
Very insightful review and articulated nicely-or YOU NAILED IT
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Award-Winning Pianist Seong-Jin Cho Performs at NJPAC as Part of a New York-New Jersey Tour
Seong-Jin Cho in Concert
When: Sunday, March 6th, at 3:00 p.m. EST
Where: NJPAC is located at 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey; a short walk from the Newark Penn Station stop by Newark-bound PATH Train or Amtrak.
Tickets: $39 and Up. To reserve or for more info, contact NJPAC at 1.888.GO.NJPAC/1.888.466.5722 or visit NJPAC.org/jazz.
An active recitalist very much in demand, Seong-Jin Cho performs in many of the world's most prestigious concert halls including the main stage of Carnegie Hall as part of the Keyboard Virtuoso series, Concertgebouw Amsterdam in the Master Pianists series, Berliner Philharmonie Kammermusiksaal, Suntory Hall Tokyo, Walt Disney Hall Los Angeles, Festival International de piano de la Roque d'Anthéron, Verbier Festival, Gstaad Menuhin Festival and Rheingau Musik Festival. Born in Seoul, Seong-Jin started learning piano at the age of six and became the youngest-ever winner of Japan's Hamamatsu International Piano Competition. He captured First Prize in the 2015 International Chopin Competition. Since then, he has stunned audiences around the globe. According to the Wall Street Journal, "Cho is a master. He displayed an impressive variety of tonal colors and remarkable technique, dispatched with jaw-dropping panache. He had something to say and communicated it well."
Seong-Jin released two albums for Deutsche Grammophon featuring Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 and 2 along with the Four Ballades. According to the pianist, "Chopin's music is very honest, it reflects his emotional personality, and it shows that he was not afraid to communicate that to his audience and to the world." Thankfully for NJPAC audiences, Seong-Jin will share Chopin's music in a matinee concert that will also include works by Ravel and Janáček.
About NJPAC
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, N.J., is America's most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey—where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state's and the world's best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted nearly 10 million visitors (including over 1.7 million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.


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If you're a huge fan of Stargate, it's going to be hard to pass up owning the final season of what might be the final Stargate series for a long while. Buy it while it's on sale.
Watch Stargate Universe episodes online or download to your computer for later viewing. Here's a list of the aired episodes and links to get them.
What I hope the future will hold for Stargate Universe.


Rey Garza has over 30 years of choreographed ballroom dance teaching experience. He is an internationally known cuer who introduced Bachata to the round dance community. Rey has choreographed many dances and teaches at all levels. Sherry Garza has over 20 years of ballet, tap and jazz experience. She quickly excelled in ballroom dance with her dance background. Sherry also choreographs and assists in teaching at all levels.
Rey and Sherry are members of the San Diego Round Dance Instructors, Roundalab and ICBDA. They are licenced through BMI/ASCAP.


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