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You'll Rebel to Anything – Limited Vinyl Reissue Coming Feb 2017
The band's 2005 album "You'll Rebel to Anything" will be reissued on translucent blue LPs and with new cover art on February 24, 2017 exclusively through Metropolis Records. This release is limited to 1000 copies and includes three tracks not included on the original LP edition.
01. Shut Me Up
03. Straight to Video
04. Tom Sawyer
05. You'll Rebel to Anything (As Long As It's Not Challenging)
06. What Do They Know?
07. Stupid MF
08. 2 Hookers and an Eightball
09. Prom
10. Bullshit
11. La-Di Da-Di (feat. Kenny Muhammad & MC Lucinda)
12. Disappoint (Previously Unreleased)
13. Rip Off (Previously Digital Exclusive)
14. You Will See Just What I See (Previously Digital Exclusive)
You can pre-order the reissue here.
This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged 2017, Metropolis Records, New Release, News, reissue, vinyl, You'll Rebel to Anything on 27 January, 2017 by G.
All Together Friends Forever – Available Now
Jimmy and Chantal's Tour Crush project has released a cover of "All Together Friends Forever" as a single for Yarvo's film The Hive. Included on the single is the Mindless Self Indulgence version. You can purchase the single here.
For more information on both the film and cover, you can check out Nerdist.com's article.
This entry was posted in Article, News and tagged all together friends forever, chantal claret, New Release, the hive, tour crush, yarvo on 4 September, 2015 by G.
Jimmy Urine has answered your fervent prayers: on September 18th, the world will finally hear PINK, the unreleased demo sessions from before Tight. Included in the set are 19 tracks, 20 on the LP edition, 15 of which have never been heard by the public. The four primary songs from Urine's 1995 "Mindless Self-Indulgence" EP have also been included. These songs were recorded over the course of the 1990s and have been remixed and remastered for this release.
Tracklisting is as follows:
01. Personal Jesus (Depeche Mode Cover) (1997)
02. This Hurts (Pink Sessions) (1995)
03. Be Like Superman (1996)
04. Memory of Heaven (1993)
05. Vanity (Pink Sessions) (1994)
06. Married Alive (Pink Sessions) (1992)
07. Girls on Film (Duran Duran Cover) (1994)
08. 5TR82H311 (Pink Sessions) (1994)
09. Envy (1994)
10. Device (Pink Sessions) (1994)
11. Out of My Minds (1995)
12. Darling Young Boyz (Pink Sessions) (1993)
13. For the Love of God (1995)
14. Slim (Pink Sessions) (1992)
15. Do Unto Others (Mindless Self-Indulgence Sessions) (1991)
16. Make Me Cum (Pink Sessions) (1994)
17. Bed of Roses (Mindless Self-Indulgence Sessions) (1992)
18. Unsociable (Mindless Self-Indulgence Sessions) (1990)
19. Do Unto Others Pt 2 (Mindless Self-Indulgence Sessions) (1992)
20. Angry Boy (1992)
Official Press Release:
Mindless Self Indulgence fans rejoice. PINK, the long-rumored, elusive "lost" album from your favorite electro-punk anarchists will finally see the light of day on September 18th through Metropolis Records. Serving as a "prequel" to all you know about the band, this retro 1990's album fills in the blanks of MSI's mysterious early days.
PINK contains nineteen tracks which includes fifteen never-before-heard MSI songs plus four tracks off the self-titled EP. The album also features wild versions of Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus" and Duran Duran's "Girls on Film", plus an audio diary from 22 year-old Jimmy Urine, a picture anatomy of what you need to make an MSI song, retro 90's album art, and finally – after 20 years – the reveal of the origin of the name of the band.
THE MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS
"PINK" THE NEVER BEFORE RELEASED LOST RECORD BY MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE!!!
BEFORE THERE WAS REBEL
BEFORE THERE WAS FRANKENSTEIN GIRLS
BEFORE THERE WAS TIGHT
THERE WAS PINK!! THE PREQUEL TO IT ALL
WRITTEN BY LITTLE JIMMY URINE IN HIS 20S AND PRODUCED BY LITTLE JIMMY URINE IN HIS 40S
THIS RETRO 1990S ALBUM IS THE LOST PUZZLE PIECE IN THE FORMATION OF THE UNIQUE MSI SOUND THAT WOULD EVENTUALLY PISS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ….
PINK IS 19 TRACKS INCLUDING 15 NEVER BEFORE HEARD MSI SONGS TRACKS OFF THE SELF TITLED EP HIDDEN SONGS AN AUDIO DIARY FROM 22 YR OLD JIMMY URINE A PICTURE ANATOMY OF WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE A MINDLESS SONG AND FINALLY AFTER 20 YEARS THE REVEAL OF THE ORIGIN OF THE NAME OF THE BAND
PINK THE LOST RECORD YOU BEGGED FOR IS NOW THE REALITY YOU WILL REGRET!
Listen below to "Make Me Cum," which while previously released, will be receiving its vinyl debut this September:
<3 by Mindless Self Indulgence
Preorder Here:
*It is worth mentioning that the first 500 copies of the vinyl LP, which will be colored pink instead of black, are almost sold out.
*Likewise, in the event there are any fraud police reading, yes, this is the "real" Pink. Whatever that means, you weirdos.
This entry was posted in News and tagged 1997, 2015, demo, mindless self-indulgence, New Release, pink, Pre-order on 27 June, 2015 by G.
MSI University T-Shirt Available Now
The popular MSI University design, previously available as a sweatshirt on the last tour, is now available on a t-shirt through Hot Topic here. Here's a look at the shirt:
This entry was posted in News and tagged Hot Topic, Merch, MSI University on 16 August, 2014 by G.
North American 2014 Tour Dates
The band will continue their world tour in support of How I Learned to Stop Giving a Shit and Love Mindless Self Indulgence this spring in North America. Below are the all of the tour dates; ticket sales begin this Friday. Please wait for the band to announce more information on these shows in the upcoming days.
March 12th, 2014 Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theater
March 14th, 2014 Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
March 15th, 2014 Grand Prairie, TX – South by So What!? 2014
March 17th, 2014 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
March 18th, 2014 Norfolk, VA – Norva
March 20th, 2014 Baltimore, MD – Ram's Head Live
March 21st, 2014 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
March 22nd, 2014 Worcester, MA – The Palladium
March 23rd, 2014 Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
March 25th, 2014 New York, NY – Irving Plaza
March 26th, 2014 Clifton Park, NY – Upstate Concert Hall
March 27th, 2014 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
March 28th, 2014 Cincinnati, OH – Bogart's
March 29th, 2014 Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
March 30th, 2014 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
April 1st, 2014 Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre
April 2nd, 2014 Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
April 3rd, 2014 Chicago, IL – House of Blues
April 4th, 2014 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
April 5th, 2014 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
April 7th, 2014 Sauget, IL – Pop's
April 9th, 2014 Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre
April 11th, 2014 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
April 12th, 2014 Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
April 13th, 2014 San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
April 15th, 2014 West Hollywood, CA – House of Blues
This entry was posted in News, Touring and tagged 2014, 2014 Tour, Fuck Machine, How I Learned to Stop Giving a Shit and Love Mindless Self Indulgence, It Gets Worse, North American Tour, Tour on 17 December, 2013 by G.
"It Gets Worse" Digital Single Out NOW
Just a reminder that the digital-only single for It Gets Worse is available now, featuring two new b-sides (both of which we love).
1. It Gets Worse
2. Eat Those Words
3. You Will See Just What I See
You can purchase the single at the following retailers:
iTunes | bandcamp | Amazon | Metropolis Mailorder
This entry was posted in Article, News and tagged digital, How I Learned to Stop Giving a Shit and Love Mindless Self Indulgence, It Gets Worse, iTunes, New Release, single on 4 December, 2013 by G.
Two New Singles: "It Gets Worse" & "Fuck Machine"
This winter, the band will be releasing two brand new commercial singles from this year's "How I Learned to Stop Giving a Shit and Love Mindless Self Indulgence" full-length. Both are available for immediate pre-order. The first, "It Gets Worse" is digital-only and features two exclusive b-sides. The second, "Fuck Machine" will be available both as a physical CD release and digitally. It includes 10 remixes of the single, an acapella version, and a remix of "Jack You Up."
01. It Gets Worse (2:56)
02. Eat Those Words (3:38)
03. You Will See Just What I See (2:55)
Digital Version Preorder
01. Fuck Machine (LJU Remix)
02. Fuck Machine (Scandinavian Cock Mix)
03. Fuck Machine (Mustard Pimp Remix)
04. Fuck Machine (KMFDM Remix)
05. Fuck Machine (Flock of Jimmy's Remix)
06. Fuck Machine (Blush Response Remix)
07. Fuck Machine (Chantal Loves Jimmy Remix)
08. Fuck Machine (Combichrist Remix)
09. Fuck Machine (Coming to a Theater Near You)
10. Jack You Up (Black Lipstick Remix)
11. Fuck Machine
12. Fuck Machine (Acapella Do Your Own Fucking Remix Asshole)
CD Maxi-Single Preorder
This entry was posted in News and tagged Fuck Machine, How I Learned to Stop Giving a Shit and Love Mindless Self Indulgence, It Gets Worse, New Release, News, Pre-order, Remixes, Singles on 21 November, 2013 by G.
Despierta Los Niños – Tenth Anniversary Retrospective
Tomorrow marks the tenth anniversary of the beloved Despierta Los Niños EP. For the unfamiliar and familiar alike, we invite you to look back on the great release with this retrospective.
Following the release and tour of Alienating Our Audience, the band spent the summer mostly quiet. They announced in August that leading up to the next studio record (which was not released until April 2005), they would be releasing a short, tour-exclusive EP. Though none of the songs save for "Molly" had been previously released, some fans were already acquainted with many of the songs, as "Wack!" had been a setlist staple since its debut in December 2001. "Capitol P," meanwhile, was introduced on the Alienating Our Audience tour that followed the next year. Other songs, namely "Alienating Our Audience" and "Joke" had also been performed, but sparsely. The only song that had yet to be heard by anyone was "Brooklyn Hype," of which only the first half was released on Despierta.
Tacked on Despierta is a live recording of "Molly," which was released on Alienating Our Audience the year prior. And instead of pushing "Wack!" or another studio recording from the EP for promotional purposes, a DVD single of "Molly" was distributed. Should you be lucky enough to find one of these promo DVDs, you too can revel in the treat that is watching two and a half minutes of spliced live footage and guitar smashes. In HD, no less.
The tour saw the band performing some of their best sets yet and still to this day. They were varied, including fan favorites and the live debuts of songs like "Keepin' Up with the Kids," "1989" (then unreleased), and "Brooklyn Hype" (featuring the still unreleased second half). To sweeten the pot, the band toured with MSI fan favorites like Tub Ring and Dog Fashion Disco. Though the EP was supposed to see its release at the first show of the tour, being promoted as "tour only," the EP was delayed until Halloween at Voodoo Music Experience 2003 in New Orleans. The tour garnered the band critical acclaim and press, including a cover shoot with The Village Voice. Wrapping up the tour in December, the band played their first three night stint in New York at Irving Plaza in December. To commemorate the occasion, a special baseball style shirt was sold exclusively at these three shows.
"Wack!" Live on the Despierta Los Niños Tour
http://nationofcrackers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/07-Wack.mp3
"Brooklyn Hype" Live on the Despierta Los Niños Tour
http://nationofcrackers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/03-Brooklyn-Hype.mp3
"Capitol P" Live on the Despierta Los Niños Tour
http://nationofcrackers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/04-Capitol-P.mp3
"Molly" Live on the Despierta Los Niños Tour
http://nationofcrackers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10-Molly.mp3
"Alienating Our Audience" Live on the Alienating Our Audience Tour
http://nationofcrackers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/12-Alienating-Our-Audience.mp3
"Joke" Live at the CBGB 2002 Secret Show
http://nationofcrackers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/16-Joke.mp3
Of course, the concept of "tour-only" didn't really pan out. In between the delayed manufacturing keeping it from being sold on the first few tour dates and overstock, the remaining copies were put up for sale on MerchNow shortly after the tour, as were the leftover Irving Plaza shirts. Though the release is now out of print, occasionally a box of the EP was discovered and put back up for sale online. Now, they're pretty much all gone. Regardless, Bill H put it best with his eBay description for the EP back in 2003: "Despierta Los Niños is Spanish for 'tour-only' means to be sold on the webstore after the tour."
Despierta Los Niños EP Cover
Molly Live DVD Promo Cover
Urine performing live on the Despierta Los Niños Tour
Righ? performing live on the Despierta Los Niños Tour
Kitty performing live on the Despierta Los Niños Tour
Lynz performing live on the Despierta Los Niños Tour
Promotional shot from the Voodoo Music Experience photoshoot
Promotional photo from the summer 2003 Alternative Press article
Choices Magazine cover shoot
Despierta Los Niños promotional photo
Brooklyn Hype liner note artwork
Despierta Los Niños liner notes candids
Despierta Los Niños cover artwork t-shirt
Blakgumz drawing tour dates shirt
Irving Plaza long-sleeve shirt
Metal beanie
Metal & Breakdancer wristbands
Metal t-shirt
Metal Hoodie
This entry was posted in Article and tagged 2003, Despierta Los Niños, Molly, Retrospective, Voodoo Music Experience on 30 October, 2013 by G.
One Kitty, Two Kitty, Three Kitty, Four…
Last April in Austin, our longtime friend Robert G. Strom sat down with Kitty for an hour long conversation and interview. For our first post on the new version of the site, we've been given permission to post the interview below. If you didn't know Kitty before, you do now.
R: Let's talk about the new record. What do you think about the Kickstarter process in terms ofit being a new thing? What do you think are the pros of it, cons of it…
K: I think it's genius. (Laughs). I think it's the best thing to happen to music in, like, ever.
R: You think so?
K: Oh yeah, pretty much. I mean because when you think about it, basically, CD sales were never for us. You know, never ever. I mean, maybe there was a time like a long, long time ago when you could actually make a penny off a CD but I'm telling you right now, through a label, first they loan you money, then you then have to recoup through your CD sales and then when you actually recoup that money and you're able to make some money off of your CD, you get a point and that point is literally like, a seventy-fifth percent of a cent. You know what I mean? Like, it's one one-hundredth of a penny. So you know, anyone who thinks, "ooh these huge bands are making like hand-over-fist money on their CDs…" it's just not true. Labels are making a lot of money on the CD sales but not artists. That's why Kickstarter's so great. Being able to go directly to fans and say "hey, you know, if you support us, we'll be able to make this awesome product for you" is a great feeling. Everyone who came out and pledged and showed support, it got me really excited to make this album. People want it; and I think that's invaluable. You don't get that process if you go through [a label].
R: The fan involvement has been really good and it's amazing how supportive people have been.
K: It was fun thinking of the rewards. We brainstormed about them for ages.
R: I think you guys came up with really, really good ideas. I know that people were really excited and even people who were thinking "this is [a] stupid [Kickstarter project]" were like, " I gotta hand it to them, those are really cool…"
K: (Laughs) Aw, that's great.
R: What do you think about all of the [detractors] and people who backed the Kickstarter, [who] if it's not exactly like it was on a major record label, say "how dare you put out multiple versions of this record now" or "how can you sell this record to other people? I'm entitled to everything you put out! I bought a Kickstarter shirt so now you have to give me your tour shirts too." What do you think about people like that?
K: I mean, what do you really say to people like that? You know they're never going to be happy. I mean, look: I will say this. Every time I see a comment that's like "fuck those guys," "this CD better be worth the 150 thousand dollars," or you know, first of all, we sold the digital download for a dollar. Look, if you don't want to give us a dollar, then you don't like us. Then you don't want me to eat a lunch. You're taking food out of my mouth! You – in your couch – [there] are four quarters, okay? If you won't even give me four quarters to make this music, then fuck you! And you know, the second thing is: who are you kidding? You were going to pirate this shit anyways. You were never going to give me a dollar – not even a dollar! You were going to get this off of the Pirate Bay or whatever and you know what? Now that we're doing the Kickstarter and we don't have to worry about the CD sales or whatever, well, I mean, I'm not telling you to pirate the album, but go ahead!
R: People get mad at me when I explain to them that this is why there are three different versions of this record. You get your exclusives, tour kids will get their exclusives, and the people who go to Hot Topic and buy their CD will get their exclusive. The tour kids- they don't go to the store. The Kickstarter kids- they're not going to buy it on the tour and they're not going to go to Hot Topic and buy it. So these are pretty much exclusive markets. It's not like you're putting out [overlapping editions]. I don't think anyone's telling them to go out and buy the record four times.
K: No, not all. I mean, buy whatever you want to buy.
R: That's why people make these versions.
K: Exactly. I'm just saying (whispering) if you really want those tracks, they will be online! I'm sure your friends will put them up and you'll get them.
R: What's funny is that those tracks aren't online yet.
K: Oooooh, someone better get on that!
R: I think this is the first time in history where people have heard bonus tracks before me.
K: Oh, well, if it makes you feel any better I haven't heard them either.
R: Oh well I figure we're all taken care of here. I don't really care.
K: Yeah. I mean look, everyone who backed the Kickstarter: Thank you. And you know what? You made this happen; and take that joy with you. You were part of something awesome. You were with us from the very beginning and we totally appreciate it. But that kind of being a part of the process? I just pledged the Veronica Mars movie. They don't need the money! They have four million dollars for that movie. I pledged to a project that does not need my money; but I pledged because I want to be a part of it. I want to show them that I want to add my name to the list of people who are excited about this thing and I'm willing to pay them money. And you know, I wouldn't even ask anything in return but they've got some pretty cool things so I'm taking it (laughs). Like, I want my t-shirt. And that's awesome. I just feel like, you know, people who did that and then are like "how dare you do this, that or the other thing" are kinda missing the point. Like, you got to be a part of something special. People that didn't pledge didn't get that. They didn't get to be a part of that.
R: It's not like the Kickstarter version will be sold in four months.
K: No, that'll never be resold. And they got the cool one. I'm not knocking the other packages, but the Kickstarter one… you guys get this sick imagery. Like, I want one of those. And you know, if it makes you feel any better, I haven't gotten my Kickstarter CD or any t-shirts, so you know. I'm waiting until you guys get all yours. Right? That's how much we love you.
R: So this is the first time that you've had a record that does not have old material on it. It's all new material to the fan base. They've not heard shit.
K: That's what I'm saying! How exciting is that?
R: It's really refreshing! It's not like you have a bunch of people this time saying "yeah but you guys changed this or that and this isn't how it would have been in 2002" – it's just brand fucking new. And it's so exciting because you have thirteen songs to learn!
K: It was super exciting for me to. I got to hear all the demos as they were coming out and it just got me more and more excited to play them. Like, I am so psyched to be on this tour with new material. It was hard to contain myself during Soundwave because with Steve not there and with festivals we really didn't want to start playing the new stuff.
R: You guys tried, what, doing Witness and It Gets Worse?
K: Witness, yeah. I actually had to talk to James about some [things]. I wanted him to hear it on stage. We just had to talk about certain stuff. Like little things. "Do you want me to play crashes here?" Or, you know, "do you want it to be really dry? Should I play through this?" You know.
R: What are your favorite songs on the new record?
K: Hm. There are songs that I love to play and there are songs I love to listen to; and sometimes they overlap and sometimes they don't.
R: What are your favorite songs to listen to?
K: To listen to, I love Anonymous. I love Ass Backwards. Hip Hop Rage… Incredible. So good. Witness is just so huge. Ala Mode. I love Ala Mode. That's the one that super overlaps for me like, not only do I love listening to it but I… it's my favorite one to play.
R: So far it's my favorite one to watch you guys play.
K: That is just like a flail away drum part. It's so complex but it's so satisfying. It's like the perfect storm of rhythm awesome parts. It's the best.
R: And I think that works out for you guys because I think that's the fan favorite so far. And I think it will be the big non-single.
K: That's my new Planet of the Apes.
R: I was thinking about it and that's one that's stayed on the setlists.
K: That one just slays live.
R: I was trying to think, "why do they play this one" or "why do they do this one" and it's like… you guys look like you're having so much fun.
K: I could play an entire set of Planet of the Apes. And now I can play an entire set of just Ala Mode. Like Ala Mode, Ala Mode, Ala Mode…
R: You guys need to do a remix like you did of Stupid Motherfucker last year and Tornado this year and just extend Planet of the Apes and have it go into Ala Mode. And then you'd get both of your two favorites all at once.
K: That's true, though I think I would run out of gas. I have strategies about our set creation. Sometimes I need a groovy one in between the face-melting ones. I need chill ones in between the face-melters so I can really get those ones with authority.
R: You don't want to do If I Only Didn't Want to F the Ones Who Didn't F Me into, uh, what's another one with crazy drums?
K: Hm. Mic Commander? We played that one a couple of times. We definitely did. What's the one that I was like "no, we're never playing that again." Was it Mic Commander?
Steve walks in looking for his MP3 player.
S: There was like five of them that I don't want to do and you don't want to do.
K: What was that one though? Aw, I can't remember. There's a bunch though. They're like builds. Constant builds. It's just like constant drums.
S: I didn't like playing Dickface live.
R: That's too bad, I loved Dickface live. It's really groovy.
K: I love playing Dickface.
S: It's different for everybody because there are certain things that work for each instrument.
K: That's why he's doing an interview with each one of us.
R: And I'm asking the same questions. Originally I wanted all four of you at the same time but I think it actually works better with all of you one on one.
S: Everyone wants us all at the same time. Ain't gonna happen.
R: Nope. Ain't riding that train.
S: Hasn't happened for me yet, it isn't happening for you.
R: Fair enough.
K: Yeah, so those are the ones I like to listen to. The ones I like to play live, like top of my list are It Gets Worse…
R: That is my favorite song on the new record.
K: Just like Ala Mode, the drum part is just awesome.
S: Watch her during that fucking song. Seriously, the first time I saw her do that I stopped playing. It mesmerized me. She's like an octopus! That's all I have to say about that!
K: Aww, thanks Steve! We love each other. It's true. That's our dirty little secret.
S: Shh, don't tell everybody!
K: Oops, sorry.
(laughs)
R: I think It Gets Worse has James's best lyrics to date.
K: It's just awesome. It's so good.
R: That was written for [someone like] me. Some angsty queer adult who realized everybody lied to [him] and then some guy comes along and tells people it gets better? It's like go fuck yourself, dude.
K: I'll share some words of wisdom that my mom actually told me in fourth grade. So, I got mercilessly picked on my whole childhood life. I was just a weirdo, I was too tall, I was a tomboy… I was just weird. Like, I played Dungeons and Dragons. My friends and I had fake sword fights in our yard, so I was that kid. For sure, I am there with you people. But you know, I came home from school one day and I'm just balling my eyes out like "I fucking hate them so much, it's just every day, it's just relentless," and the teacher laughs along. No one is protecting me. It was a really bad time. It was the 80's! It was a different time. Great music, but a bad time. So, um, bullying was like "oh yeah! We encourage it! It toughs you up!" My mom was like "it builds character" and I was like "mom you don't understand!" So anyways, she looked at me and she's like: "look. You can't come home from school crying every single day. You've got to find a way to just deal with it." And I was like, "well, I just can't wait till I get to college. Because in college it's going to be smart people who appreciate people who want to learn" and you know, because I was super into school. Here's what my mom said to me: "Oh yeah, you think it's going to be great in college, huh? Let me tell you something. You know all these bitches who are making fun of you and picking on you and stuff in grade school? Yeah, you're going to be with them in high school. Right? Then you're going to go to college with them. And then, guess what? You're going to work with them! You're going to have jobs and they're going to be in your job. They're going to be your coworkers or your boss, or whatever," and she was like, "and not only are you going to have to live with them and just coexist with them and work with them or whatever, but their shitty backstabbing and cutting remarks… it just gets sneakier and more subtle." It… it just gets worse! And you know? That stuff? It was like woah. She blew my fucking mind. It was like "oh my God, it's true." It's not like I go to this magical land where these people don't go. I will say this: sometimes it does get better and this is why. Sometimes when you're in high school, you're in a very small pond with limited access to people of your kind. In college, hopefully you connect with people. You find your niche. Those shitty people are still shitty to you, but at least you have a little gang of people who can say, "fuck you!" back to them. And you hang out with your friends and you just stay away from them and you can do your thing. You just learn to spot them and you learn how to just see through the bullshit.
R: I think you learn to tolerate people.
K: Yeah, it does get better because you learn how to make it better. It will get better if you make a conscious decision to make it better. Those people, you know, it's true: they feed off fear and pain, and if you just keep giving it to them, they'll love it. They hate themselves so much that they just want you to be miserable too.
R: I just got used to disappointment. (Laughs) But you know what I mean?
K: Yeah, you learn to get passed it. You learn, "okay, that sucked." But then you just keep doing whatever makes you happy. And hopefully you teach people who are intolerant a little bit about tolerance. Maybe. If you're lucky.
R: You can hope.
K: By setting an example, like, "well I'm just going to live my life, maybe if you know it inspires others to go, 'oh you know what, I'm going to do that too,'" that's great.
R: Do you know just how influential some of your lyrics and messages are to teenagers? I feel this is something every interviewer in the past fifteen years or whatever has completely missed out on and often ignores.
K: Well, you know what, I'll say this. We certainly didn't set out to be inspirational. If that happened for people, awesome. Because there are bands that were super inspirational to me and got me through super tough times as well.
R: I know people who hear Faggot and for some, they say it saved their lives. And that floors me because I don't think people notice that.
K: That's awesome. In order to understand the point of view of that song, you have to have some intelligence. If you're just like, "that guy is calling people a faggot," you're missing the point. He's talking about being singled out and ridiculed and vilified like that. Using a word that is just a word. Using it to hurt somebody and learning how to take that word back. It's happening a lot actually lately. And people are like, "no, we're not going to let you do that anymore." I think that song is awesome too.
R: Me too. I think the song that really surprised me that really inspires people is Golden I. Golden I has a lot of things like gender bending and there are a lot of suicide themes in it. That one is really, really interesting. There's so much going on in that song and I feel like that one never gets talked about. I love Golden I.
K: I love Golden I too. I think music can be inspirational and in ways that are not so "I'm writing a song to inspire you!" or "it's going to be great and happy sunshine stuff!"
R: We all saw how people reacted when Born This Way came out, where they are throwing rainbow Kool-aid in your face and saying, "be inspired! I am freeing you!" Nobody likes that shit.
K: You know, sometimes you just want to be mad. And sometimes you just want to be nihilistic. You know what I mean? Sometimes you just want to destroy. What I hope, like those songs do for me, the songs that are like, c'mon, The Smiths? He's just constantly talking about burying himself in soil, like, "I think I'll just end it all." Every lyric was like, "that's it! I'm ending my life." When you feel like that and can listen to a song like that and just wallow in it, it's like you can get over it. It can be so therapeutic to listen to a song that's like "I fucking hate you" like Nine Inch Nails and it's not supposed to inspire you to be like that, it's supposed to get it out of your system. You know what I mean? And then you're like, okay, you puked and feel so much better.
R: That's why songs like Backmask and uh, what's another song that tells you to go kill yourself? Um… Prom. Prom tells you to go kill yourself.
K: (Laughs) We have so many. Yeah. Like, we're obviously not… Like obviously I think suicide is not the way out. That's like everyone but you wins. You know what I mean? My attitude about suicide is: don't give them the satisfaction. You hate yourself so much; rub yourself in their faces. Don't give them the satisfaction. Fucking enjoy your life and let them see you fucking doing it. Like, guess what, I'm here and I'm going to do whatever the fuck I want. And it's going to bug the shit out of you and that is the best part. And you're going to try and make me feel like shit about it, but it's not going to work because I'm just going to enjoy seeing you squirm because you can't make me unhappy. That was the turning point for me where I was like, you know what? Fuck those guys. I wouldn't take my life because I'm fucking awesome. You guys are the ones that fucking suck. Why would I take myself off the planet? But yeah, I do feel like preachy, syrupy songs that are supposed to inspire you… I'm kinda like "oh brother," it's those intensely emotional or songs that say stuff that are like (gasp), that's the stuff that I get into. That's the stuff that lets me get out my aggression or just freak out. Don't worry about life.
R: I absolutely agree. Do you know what turns ten years in November? Well, it's 2013 now, so we're talking about 2003. What came out in 2003 in the fall?
K: Uhhhh… Rebel?
R: No, it's a smaller release.
K: Despierta?
R: Yes.
K: Oh yeah…
R: What do you think about those songs now? What do you think of that EP?
K: What songs are on that? (Laughs)
R: Yeah, that would probably help. I have it here.
K: We have so many releases now that I literally… My mind is going.
R: (laughs) Let's look at the artwork first. [It's] my favorite cover of yours because I think that it's the most stylish, candid photo of you guys.
K: Oh yeah, we were going for a real Clash look there.
R: So on it, we have Wack!…
K: Oh, Wack!… Wack! is another perennial. That was on our set all the time for ages because the rhythm section likes that one.
R: It made me so sad when that one got cut.
K: Aww. Who knows, maybe Wack! will come back.
R: I saw the very last live performance of Wack! to date. Because I remember these things. It was last year in Chicago.
K: We played Wack! last year? Oh yeah, we did!
R: And then it got cut for 7-11.
K: Mhm. Aw, poor Wack! We fought for you, Wack! The rhythm section fought hard. (laughs)
R: Capitol P is better remembered.
K: Oh yeah, Capitol P. That's also a killer.
R: Alienating Our Audience, which we've talked about a few times.
K: Oh yeah! (laughs)
R: And Joke!
K: Oooh, Joke…
R: Which you guys haven't done in years.
K: Oh man. Seriously. Oh, Joke. Oh my gosh. I actually… Joke I love as a song. I can't even remember if I liked playing it because it went away so long ago. (Laughs)
R: Let's see if I have a live recording of it. That's one of the ones that one of the cool, glitchy intros. Oh my God. I don't think I do. But you know it was one of the backing electronics you used for an intro.
(Lynz walks in)
K: We're talking about the song, Joke. (laughs)
L: Oh my God. I actually really like that song.
K: See? (Laughs)
R: It was the "takes one to know one" synth, which would go into the actual song.
K: Oh, right.
R: And then the other one, which only got released… only part of it got released. Which is Brooklyn Hype.
K: Brooklyn Hype! Yeah… is that… that's not the one with the… Is Brooklyn Hype the one I really like playing… I can't remember. What's the one with the, you'll know this lyric, the "thanks for the party and the maserati…"?
R: That's Bomb This Track. Which was called Thanks for the Party first if I'm not mistaken.
K: Brooklyn Hype always reminds me of Bomb This Track.
R: They always remind me of each other too probably because of the CBGB show where you guys debuted Bomb This Track and then didn't play it again for four years.
K: Oh man, it's been so long since I played [Brooklyn Hype].
R: Yeah, you guys didn't do that one for very long. But you only released the first half of it. The second half of it just never ever got released. It was like "we'll put the full version on the album!" or "we're going to record all the Despierta Los Ninos songs and make it a full-length instead of an EP!" and then none of those songs appeared ever again. There's actually a sixth track. What's funny is that this is the official "single" from the EP because I have a promo DVD copy of it sent out to radio.
K: Remember when there were singles? (laughs)
R: (laughs) Molly Live.
K: Oh, Molly…
R: But it's a live version that was tacked on everything as a bonus track.
K: Oh, Molly… We played Molly into the ground. Molly… um… I know people loved it, but…
R: Honestly, I don't know anybody who loves that song.
K: See! That's what I'm saying. It's like "we gotta play Molly" and "Why!?" I mean it's a good song and everything but like live? It's not really like slaying or…
R: (in a deep voice) METAL.
K: (Laughs) Yeah, it's not like groovy, or, I don't know.
R: Molly's a funny one because that's the butt of the joke: Molly is on every release.
K: (Laughs) Right? Someone was pushing Molly hard. I don't know who it was, but… someone was pushing it really hard in our camp. It wasn't me. But I love Molly. Don't get me wrong, if it's your favorite song I'm not poo-pooing it. But yeah, there were remixes and I don't know…
R: I actually really like the remixes of Molly though, that's what's funny. I'm not a remix guy but I love the Bitches / Molly remix single. Those were also the Elektra days when a lot of those were doing hip-hop remixes.
K: Did we get µ-Ziq to remix them?
R: Yes!
K: µ-Zig is so killer. We got some crazy awesome people. We had Elektra money [and] we got some awesome people to remix that.
R: But you also had Kid Rock though. (Laughs) I have this on a white label vinyl. Remember white labels?
K: Oh yeah. There's actually a store in Manhattan now called White Label and all they sell is white labels. It's just a tiny little record store but every single album just has a blank white label on it with black lettering on it. It's incredible. I don't know if it's someone's art piece or whether it's an actual store where you can buy these white labels but I think it's on Grand. So if you're in New York City you should check it out. Because I walked by the other day and was like what in the world… it's all white inside and like it's all just…
R: Should we play the Obscure Song Game? I'll cut a few out now that I know the answers to them, because I know it's getting late. (Laughs)
K: Yes!
R: We'll skip over the Tight ones because I just have Dickface, Bite Your Rhymes and Daddy on there.
K: Oh, okay. Bite Your Rhymes I like.
R: Oh yeah, I like Bite Your Rhymes. That's my favorite on Tight.
K: I wonder if Bite Your Rhymes was the one I refused to play live? (Laughs)
R: You guys have tried it and I know that every single time you've cut it.
K: Yeah I think it's the one. I'm pretty sure, because Mic Commander I think is awesome. But Bite Your Rhymes is one of those ones where like, yeah… It's just not enjoyable for me. I'm literally like, hanging on by my fingernails.
R: You guys had to slow that one down. I don't know how often you listen to the studio version, but that's one of the most mortifyingly like… "how the fuck did they perform this" impressive things across the board for all of the band.
K: Yeah. (Laughs)
R: Okay, I don't like talking about this song that much because I thought it was burned into the ground about ten years ago but I was asked to ask about it, so… Panty Shot.
K: Oh, Panty Shot…
R: Would you agree that that one needs to stop being asked for?
K: It kinda does. Like, you know, look: it had its time and place. At the time there was so much going on with that. That was the thing. It was like, "pedophiles! Pedophiles! Ahhhh!" This is actually good to talk about it because I feel like we've been "ehhhh…" every time someone asks and it's like "oh brother." But I'll address it. Everything was about pedophiles and like "aaaah!" It was like the new boogieman and, to be fair, horrible. Pedophilia? Terrible. Like, I don't want to hear about it. Yuck. But you know, at that time, Jimmy at least when he was writing it was like, "you know what, I just want to get inside that person's head. Like, what is it like to be that person, where you can't control those feelings." And yeah, it was shocking. We were all out to shock and you know, it did its job! (Laughs) We scared some people; we shocked some people. It was irreverent to dance to that song and be like, "YEAH!" It was just so horrible but in the best way. When you're just embracing the awfulness. You know what I mean?
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R: Oh yeah. Did you know that the studio version was never released outside of a cassette tape? People were really surprised it wasn't on Tighter.
K: Oh wow. Yeah, you know, I think it had its time and place. It lived in that moment and it's not necessarily… I don't want to say that it's not valid anymore, but it's not what's going on right now. If I were going to say what was going on right now it would be about gun violence. It would be about horrible shootings of children that if we wanted to get inside that guy's head…
R: You'd just have to rewrite I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats.
K: That shit is fascinating and horrible and you know, sometimes it just needs to be said so that it's not this boogieman-like thing. It's humanized and it's a real problem but it's not like this other thing. There are people right next to you and I'm sure I'll be sitting next to a guy in a diner who's fucking nine year olds and has a thousand guns in his basement tomorrow (laughs). That shit is out there and the more people are like "ahhh!" and "uhhhh!" [the more] we need to actually talk about it. I think also this band is about freaking out and having fun and just doing whatever you want without hurting another person. And I think that is the best thing about this band and it's what I like to do in the band, to do whatever I want without hurting another person. We never started this band to have grand philosophical or political… you know we're never going to write a song about the war, it's not… that's not the function of this band. So songs like Panty Shot had their time and place. For us to beat that into the ground would be like becoming one of those preachy "look at us, we're so… we're really saying something!" (laughs). The point of Mindless Self Indulgence is to say nothing, you know what I mean? And kinda say everything by saying nothing. Like you can literally turn your brain off, you can listen to the music, and just ignore everything, or you can listen to the lyrics and delve deeper into it and find your own meaning. Not that I'm comparing us to master works or anything like that, but real art to me is [when] no one tells you what you're supposed to be getting out of it. It's open-ended and you can kind of make your own connections inside of it and get what you want from it, whatever meanings you want from it and thoughts you want to think out of it. That… I only hope we're providing that.
R: I think you guys provide lots of things to a lot of different people. And what's remarkable to me is that choosing Panty Shot as the last thing to talk about is, I don't think we could end this interview in any better way. (Laughs) I also think we'd find ourselves here for five more hours.
K: That's true (laughs)
R: And I want to respect the people who are sleeping and you guys on your travel plan, but thank you so much.
K: (Laughs) Yeah, hopefully that answers people's questions.
R: There were some people who wanted it to be played live again and I always told people you know I hope they never ever ever play it again.
K: Yeah no, it had its time and place. To play it now would be… eh
R: Go play it in Helsinki and never play it again.
K: (Laughs) Exactly, that's right. That's how we like to do. We like to piss off our fans.
R: That's the way to do it. But again, thanks so much.
K: Absolutely.
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Share this Story: Cougars topple mighty Bears, continue soccer run
Cougars topple mighty Bears, continue soccer run
DANIEL KHAVKIN
Sep 09, 2019 • September 9, 2019 • 2 minute read
The Mount Royal Cougars men's soccer squad keeps adding to its historic start in the young 2019 campaign.
It boasts a 5-0-0 record through three weekends of Canada West action after blanking No. 8 nationally ranked Alberta Golden Bears 2-0 at Foote Field on Saturday afternoon before going to war and clawing the Grant MacEwan Griffins 2-1 Sunday afternoon at Clarke Stadium.
On top of picking up the always-crucial three points during the early stages of the season, Saturday's result also marked the first regular-season loss for the Golden Bears since 2017 after they led Canada West with a 12-0-2 record in 2018.
It was also MRU's first win over Alberta (1-2-1) in 10 matches dating back to 2013, picking up a lone draw during that span.
The visiting Cougars roared early on offence and pounced on the prominent Golden Bears with two first-half goals courtesy of rookies Miguel Da Rocha and Rori Enno that sealed the deal for Mount Royal.
Assists come from second-year forward Moe El-Gandour who has four points on the season with Da Rocha, and third-year forward Orest N'Dabaneze.
Da Rocha found the back of net quarter of an hour in before Enno doubled the lead for the guests inside stoppage time of the first half to give MRU a well-situated lead heading into the break.
Cougars goalkeeper Kyran Valley had a comfortable outing thanks to his stubborn Cougars defence line, which stood strong through all 90 minutes. Alberta struggled off set-pieces, failing to capitalize on 11 corner kicks along with free kicks inside the Cougars half.
Nonetheless, the second-year goalkeeper held his own with four second-half saves out of six total during the shutout effort for this third clean-sheet of the season already.
The next day proved to be a much stiffer challenge for MRU, which trailed in a match for the first time this season after the Griffins (1-2-1) found an early 1-0 lead at the 22nd-minute mark before all hell broke loose.
Griffins player Zibusiso Moyo managed to get two bookings on the same call after questioning the initial yellow card before getting issued a second yellow and then getting sent off for arguing in the 33rd.
This was the two of the combined 11 yellow cards distributed to both sides that went along with two more Griffins red cards during the match.
Mount Royal pounced on the numerical advantage with a 35th-minute equalizer from Cougars rookie Dane Domic, whose free-kick effort rocked the bottom corner of the net for his third goal of the season.
MRU continued the pressure on a 10-men MacEwan squad and found its first lead of the game coming of a chip courtesy of rookie Enno, who also tallied his third of the season inside the 72nd.
The Griffins fought bravely, but the frustration built up and translated as so in the referee's book as three yellow cards were issued before two more MacEwan players were sent off in the 88th- and 90th-minute marks.
Mount Royals travels to B.C. for meetings against UNBC and UFV next weekend.

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Around 11,500 people across the UK voted in this year's Motor Codes Garage of the Year competition to give a glowing endorsement to the way their garage dealt with a mechanical breakdown or other issue with their car.
Garages that are part of the 7,250-strong Motor Codes network were eligible for votes in the contest.
Those in the top 20 list, comprising 10 franchised main dealers and 10 independent garages, have been named as the Regional Garage of the Year winners.
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Well, how ridiculous is this? I'd be quite the criminal if this was a law in Erie County. I wash my car A LOT, and apparently, it's against the law in Garden City, N.Y.
A couple of guys were washing cars in their driveway when an officer told them that they couldn't be doing that because it is against a village ordinance to wash cars and furniture in public places.
The men tell the officer, like anyone would, that they are at a private residence, not in a public place. He tells them that it is still in public view though.
The officer tells them: "The problem being, your neighbor doesn't like you."
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Labour shortage forces St-Albert Cheese Co-op to cut production
Tyler Fleming CTV News Ottawa Multi-Skilled Journalist
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Published Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:10PM EDT Last Updated Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:10PM EDT
ST-ALBERT, ONT. -- The St-Albert Cheese Co-op has seen a sharp increase in demand for their cheddar, but a labour shortage has forced the nearly 130 year-old company to slow its growth and cut production.
The factory needs to hire at least 25 people to keep up with current production. But Eric Lafontaine, St-Albert Cheese Co-op director-general says, even though the company has increased its base salary and added premiums and benefits, finding workers to fill the vacancies has not been easy.
"Even though there's jobs posted, sometimes we don't have any resumes or we got only a few," says Lafontaine, noting that they were faced with a shortage before the pandemic. "We are rural and people go work somewhere else or live somewhere else."
The cheesemaker, located in St-Albert, near Casselman, Ont., has put the town on the map as 'Canada's Curd Capital'. It produces around three million kilograms of cheese curds each year and the little lump of cheddar, known for its squeaky sound when you bite down, is the main ingredient for many poutineries around the region.
"Ontario and Quebec is the big volume, but since a few years we expanded the markets out west and into the Maritimes," says Lafontaine, adding that the company has seen a 10 per cent growth in demand year-over-year.
"But that being said, we don't have enough workers to supply the orders that we have. So unfortunately we need to make the decision of cancelling some routes of delivery of even shorting some customers."
Simply because St-Albert can no longer fulfill the orders. Some of the items that have been cut are its fresh, daily-made coloured and marble cheddar cheeses.
There is a market and restaurant attached to the factory which sells i's many variety of cheeses, like brie, and the 'creme-de-la-crop', 10 year-old aged white cheddar, along with other locally-sourced products like jams, hot sauces, cured meats and pies.
"We have a lot of locals that like to shop with us here as well a lot of tourists so a lot from Ottawa and Montreal," says employee Michelle Mongrain. "We are just off the highway so we get a lot of people coming and stopping in on their drive."
Mongrain has been working with the company and says it's a positive, fun atmosphere.
"I love it, working here is actually a blessing. We're one big happy family." says Montgrain.
A list of job opportunities is available on the St-Albert Cheese Co-op website.
Cheese production at the St-Albert Cheese Co-op. Oct. 26, 2021. St-Albert, Ont. (Tyler Fleming / CTV News)
Eric Lafontaine, St-Albert Cheese Co-op director-general, shows some of the many varieties of cheeses the factory can produce. Oct. 26, 2021. St-Albert, Ont. (Tyler Fleming / CTV News)


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Remembering Donn Chappellet
Donn Chappellet, one of Napa Valley's true pioneers, passed away on May 22 at 84. Inspired by the great wines of Bordeaux he admired so deeply, Chappellet found his true calling atop Napa Valley's Pritchard Hill, a region whose potential he was the first to champion. Sadly, I never met Donn Chappellet, I only knew him from his wines, Cabernets that remain among my personal favorites.
Donn and Molly Chappellet bought the core of their hillside estate in 1967 on the advice of André Tchelistcheff. Two years later, a young Philip Togni made Chappellet's 1969 Cabernet Sauvignon, which went on to establish itself as one of the truly iconic, legendary wines of Napa Valley. A succession of talented winemakers followed, including Tony Soter, Mia Klein, Cathy Corison and Phililp Corallo-Titus, all of whom cut their teeth at the large, barn-like winery that was built in 1967 and is still in use.
Hillside vineyards are all the rage in Napa Valley today because quality minded producers can command high bottle prices and therefore offset the high costs of farming. But that was not at all the case in the 1960s, when the Chappellets had the vision and foresight to acquire their land. Pritchard Hill is now home to a number of world-class wineries, including Bryant, Colgin and David Arthur, along with a handful of emerging stars. None of that explosion of interest would have been possible without the Chappellets.
The pace of change in Napa Valley is fast. A lot of people come and go. But the Chappellets have been making enduring contributions to the prestige of visibility of Napa Valley for six decades. There are few families that can match that track record.
Donn Chappellet is survived by his wife, Molly, and six children, including Cyril Chappellet, who runs the winery today, along with a large extended family.
All of us at Vinous would like to extend our condolences to the Chappellet family.
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For many an evening in 2004, three people sat Around a single desk in a small medical office — an office that served as the group's conference room, breakfast area, and thought heart. Backed by a little programming group in India, the trio (consisting of Benchmark Internet Group founder Curt Keller, his wife Denise, along with an search engine optimization pro ) discussed ideas for how to execute a deceptively straightforward concept. Simple email advertising. Many of the thoughts were beyond the resources of this fledgling company, but that did not stop Keller from moving ahead.
The first Customers of Benchmark Email were small companies located in close proximity to Benchmark's one-room HQ in Long Beach, CA. Keller and his staff personally sold them on the use of email marketing, while working hard to create a simple user interface which would be easy to operate. All the time, the company championed such novel ideas as customizable templates and software which adapted to user needs. They also made certain from the outset that anyone who needed help would have quick access to excellent customer care.
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Today, Benchmark serves upwards of 73,000 users from throughout the planet, but the company hasn't forgotten its origins. Benchmark still maintains good relationships with small, locally-based businesses. In reality, the organization offers a complete page of testimonials from local users of this app. You can read about Benchmark's background and development here.
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Signing up for a Benchmark account is fairly straightforward. After entering your name, email, contact number, and business name, you need to confirm your email address. This was a five-minute procedure for me. Upon logging into my new account (using the free plan) I was greeted by an attractive UI that gave me a very clear direction about how to make my first email campaign. Good beginning!
From there, you must decide if you want an RSS Or classic email message. It is possible to use Benchmark's drag-and-drop editor, or move for more customization using the built-in code editor. If you're somebody who codes their own email, then my hat is off to you, but I am not gifted that way, so I went with the drag-and-drop option.
I was motivated to enter a subject line for my Email and set up how much observation I desired on the message, as well as if I wanted an automatic tweet when the campaign went out. The following task was to select which contacts I wished to receive the campaign. With that, I was eventually able to start building the email . If you want to, you are able to construct your personal email layouts using an extremely intuitive editor. On the other hand, you can modify one of Benchmark's templates, which can be great, and much better than I managed to do on my own.
If You're just Starting out, you can do as I did and manually input contacts at a time. However, for people who already have a listing, there are several ways to import it. You can upload a CSV, xls, or txt file directly from your computer; import contacts directly from Salesforce.com, Hotmail, or Gmail accounts; or copy and paste large lists of contacts to a text type. When you make your Benchmark lists, then they will show up on your dashboard, along with a Master Unsubscribe List.
The actual sending of this email is quite easy. Once you have completed all of your tweaks, you can either save email as a draft, send it instantly, or schedule a time and date for delivery. If you would like to verify everything is well before unleashing your email about the planet, you can send it to your self to preview it as many as 10 times/day. I chose to schedule my email for delivery to see how timely the automatic system would really be. I scheduled my email for 2.45 and received it at 2.50, therefore while the timing was not exactly perfect, it was likely within tolerance levels for most users. If you're among the more infrequent users who demand on-the-minute email sending, you may have to appear elsewhere. More worryingly, my email did not go to my primary inbox but was mechanically sorted into my"promotions" folder. Definitely not ideal.
The first thing I Discovered about Benchmark email reports was something I'd read about in a couple of reviews. They're really, really quickly. I mean lightning fast. Opens enroll in the Benchmark system virtually immediately. I've worked with a lot of other programs where these reports require hours or even days to look.
Though all of the information is great and Necessary, it is not enough to sustain increased level marketers who need more info such as conversions, which hyperlinks were clicked, and revenue analysis. Though Google Analytics provides a lot of that info with proper integration, there may come a time when serious marketers need more info than Benchmark provides. Whether or not a small business will reach that point changes, naturally, dependent on the business.
Benchmark designed its 3-tiered pricing Structure with the goal of serving everybody from the tiniest kitchen-table startup to big email marketers. However, the organization's main focus is on small to medium companies, particularly those just starting out in email marketing. This is particularly reflected in the fact that customers subscribing to the medium plans get unlimited emails, while bigger plans have limitations.
· Benchmark Occasions — Benchmark Events is event marketing applications designed to integrate fully with Benchmark Email. Launched in 2012, this program allows users to make and customize events, promote and sell tickets, and track the success of their events through their Benchmark Email account. A number of subscriptions are available, including a free alternative.
· Twitter — Benchmark Mail Lite is a WordPress plugin which permits users to quickly build an email viewer through their readers. The plug-in can automatically create email variations of blog articles and allows users to connect up to five Benchmark accounts.
· Benchmark Power — This free plugin allows you to source images for your Benchmark emails from locations throughout the web. Benchmark Power captures pictures you find and instantly uploads them to your Benchmark accounts for future usage.
Because Of the key link between social media and email advertising, it is important to look at the social networking features contained in Benchmark.
· Social Links within Mail — Once you link your Benchmark account together with your Facebook, Twitter, and/or LinkedIn account, you can add switches to each email that will direct your readers to each of your social media pages.
The Business also fully Complies with all the U.S.-E.U. and U.S.-Swiss Safe Harbor Frameworks regarding the collection of personal data from citizens of those nations. When clients provide credit card amounts to Benchmark, the company uses secure socket layer (SSL) security to encrypt the info. The entire platform is encrypted to ensure the security of customers' personal information.
Like All legitimate ESPs, Benchmark takes junk seriously and summarizes a clear zero-tolerance coverage for any of the users trying to take part in spam actions. The company is fully in compliance with the U.S. CAN-SPAM Act of 2003. Benchmark also takes several steps to preserve its standing as a spam-free provider, among them membership from the Email Sender and Provider Coalition. The company uses the program SpamAssassin to filter messages delivered through its host.
To prevent users from Unknowingly sending spam-like materials, Benchmark provides a spam test feature that looks for words commonly utilized in spam messages. It scores each email on a scale from 1 to 5; 5s are delegated to content that's very likely to be blocked. In case of a high score, the program suggests"less spammy" alternatives. Individualized IP addresses also help large-volume senders decrease their spam numbers.
Benchmark Offers its users a great deal of support resources. Customer support is generally responsive, with minimal waiting times. The site provides good learning tools, but can be needlessly opaque occasionally. Key information is often buried and difficult to find, particularly if you don't know exactly what you're searching for, particularly in regards to minute particulars about strategies. For instance. That the Free For Life plan includes Benchmark branding on each email, however you won't see that mentioned on the Free For Life webpage, not even in the fine print. Nor will you see it said when you sign up. The only place it's mentioned is in the FAQ, here.
· FAQ — Benchmark's FAQ section is somewhat mislabeled as it's closer to a QandA-format knowledge base than a typical FAQ. There are over 900 entries, sorted into 18 topics ranging from"Getting Started" to"API." Users can execute a key word search of any topic (or sub-topic) or of the FAQ as a whole. One caveat. With such an extensive knowledge base, it's pretty much inevitable that some entries are going to be out of date. Some of the QandAs offer advice that's wholly incorrect, so in some cases, you may want to contact assistance to hash things out.
· Video Tutorials and Webinars — Benchmark supplies about two dozen movie tutorials that take users step by step through the features of the program. The company also supplies a webinar called"Benchmark Mail Crash Course." You can see it live each Friday at 10.00 a.m. PST or see the recorded version at any time. You can even request a special webinar on a number of different topics. Live webinars comprise the opportunity to ask questions throughout the demonstration.
· Email Marketing Manuals and Articles — You can find more in-depth information on email marketing generally, as well as the Benchmark program especially, in the Manuals Section. These downloadable files also cover industry-specific issues. Articles, similar to blogs, offer users advice beyond that found in the FAQ section, but in shorter, more readable chunks compared to the manuals provide.
· Blog and Newsletter — For current info regarding email marketing trends, check out Benchmark's monthly newsletter, in addition to its exceptionally active site. All subscribers automatically obtain access to present newsletters, and Benchmark also offers an archive of newsletter posts from November 2007-October 2012.
· Top Notch Support. This is perhaps the most common monitoring concerning Benchmark, and something I noticed for myself as well. People today tend to find support prompt and beneficial, and a few say it's actually the component that distinguishes Benchmark from its rivals. The business also receives praise for its blog posts and videos.
· Feature Selection Across All Plans. Some customers praise the addition of features including AB analyzing and surveys in all plans; many firms charge extra for such attributes or only include them into their pricier programs.
· Ease of Use. Users have a tendency to locate Benchmark's interface incredibly intuitive and user-friendly. The program gathers compliments from a wide assortment of demographics, from first time ESP consumers to those who have attempted a variety of programs before settling on Benchmark.
· Inconsistent Send-Times. Apparently a few users experienced a problem with Benchmark where their mails were sent hours when they were first scheduled. One customer theorized the issue might arise from long lists of recipients. Not all customers of all Benchmark will have time-sensitive shipping demands, but others will. Should you want your emails to go out precisely when your schedule dictates, you might need to consider this situation.
· "Spammy" Templates. Some users have been concerned that Benchmark's templates may feel like spam email, causing recipients to mark them as junk and not studying the contents. Since the whole purpose of an ESP is to stop this from happening, this may be an issue. On the other hand, I never felt this way while searching through the template list, so it might not be the most valid of complaints.
Benchmark's free plans do not require credit Cards, that is always refreshing. The only grab. There will be a small Benchmark emblem at the bottom of every email you send out. Obviously, you may always opt to upgrade to a paid program in case you don't need the Benchmark branding. The free plan allows you to send up to 14000 emails to around 2000 subscribers and provides you access to all but not all of Benchmark's features record. Notable absences into the attributes list for free account include email automation and sub-accounts (allowing many users to access one Benchmark account).
Users with small contacts lists and restricted Monthly messages have the choice of paying for their email advertising depending on the number of emails that they send each month.
Benchmark is a good program. It is Simple to Use, Open to innovation, and competitively priced. Its free options might just be the very best in the company for anyone who just wants to dive into email advertising (especially small, neighborhood businesses). For that matter, any Benchmark strategy can work nicely for a little company which views email as a minor aspect of its marketing and does not have any desire to work beyond the basics just yet.
If you are a small or even medium-sized Business looking for a easy email advertising program with a multitude of great features, Benchmark is an excellent choice. Even though there may come a time when you outgrow the program, it provides a lot for the price, provides excellent support, and the company seems to be sensitive to the requirements of its users. You can not ask for much more.


Asus organized a mega launch of their three new variants of Zenfone 2 series. The launch event, christened as 'Zen Festival', was attended by hundreds of Asus fans and bloggers from all over the country. Sonakshi Sinha was roped in to add a sparkle of glamour and glitz at the event, which happened at New Delhi on August 7, 2015.
Asus declared that Zenfone 2, which was launched in April this year, is already a smash hit. Around 2 million units of this model has already been sold till date, with Taiwan witnessing a record 600,000 orders in 60 days and China reporting sales of 1.5 million pre-orders in 15 days.
Jonney Sheh, Chairman of Asus announced proudly that 25,000 units were sold in India within 24 hours. As per Jonney, Zenfone 2 is already #1 in Amazon US (under unlocked phone category); #1 in Japan (under SIM-free market); #1 in Amazon Italy and #2 at France's biggest ecommerce portal CDiscount. Overall, Zenfone 2 has received 6 times the number of pre-orders received by Zenfone 1 series, and is currently at #3 position in South East Asia.
All variants run on Android 5.5 Lollipop & ZenUI.
Besides, Asus also launched newer versions of their tablets: Zenpad 7 and Zenpad 8 which are priced at Rs 11,999 and Rs 14,999 respectively. Powered by Intel Atom x3 processors, these tablets will support voice calls and run on Android 5.0 Lollipop.
Asus also gave a glimpse of their next model: Zenfone Max, which has a powerful 5,000 mAh battery. The price and other details would be announced in October.
He said that Asus has shipped around 1.5 million units in India since July last year.
"Asus Launches 3 New Zenfone 2 Variant: Deluxe, Laser and Selfie; To Soon Start Manufacturing in India", 5 out of 5 based on 3 ratings.


About 1.6 million people from Syria have escaped its devastating civil war so far, and about half of them are children.
Nine-year-old Rania, right, sits on a swing inside her extended family\(***)s home in East Amman, an area where many Syrian refugees have rented apartments. Her father and all the men in the family are still in Syria.
Syrian children sleeping inside their family\(***)s tent in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. As the war drags on, the camps are becoming more cramped.
A man walks through a sandstorm on the edge of the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan.
A Syrian boy wakes up inside his family\(***)s tent in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. As camp populations increase, basic provisions are becoming more sparse.
There are currently 1.6 million people from Syria in need of refugee assistance in Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon, Iraq and Egypt. Approximately half of the refugees are children. Those who manage to escape often lack access to schools and safe places to play and are frequently living in cramped, overcrowded conditions.
Seven-year-old Haytham, left, and his 5-year-old brother Wassim, right, inside their tent in a settlement in Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. Particularly hard-hit are children.
Syrian children sleeping inside their family\(***)s tent in Bekaa Valley, Lebanon.
A young Syrian refugee inside her family\(***)s temporary home in an unfinished building in Bekaa Valley, Lebanon.
A Syrian family in a classroom that is not their home in a school occupied by Syrian refugees in northern Lebanon.
Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. Syrian children inside their family\(***)s tent in a settlement in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon.
North Lebanon. A Syrian boy inside a tent settlement in northern Lebanon.
Amman, Jordan. Thin mattresses and pillows used as beds inside a one-room apartment that houses an extended family of seven Syrian refugees in East Amman, Jordan.


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The new edition 42 CAA 1:500,000 chart Southern England has been released earlier than normal and will be effective from 4 February 2016.
It is priced at £15.95 but as always there will be an early bird pre-order exclusive from Flightstore if you order online before the release date and CAA Charts.
Produced as part of the CAA chart series, the Southern England 1:500 000 chart serves the requirements of VFR in-flight navigation for low speed, short or medium range operations at low and intermediate altitudes. Airspace information up to FL195 and obstacles above 300ft AGL are depicted and meets the ICAO standards and recommended practices as defined in ICAO Annex 4.
In addition to aeronautical information, the charts provide hydrographic, topographic, cultural and other visual features compatible with legibility at the scale of the chart this information is supplied by GB Ordnance Survey with terrain contours at intervals above 500ft AMSL depicted.


Viezens moved, away from Leipzig, now he lives in a village in Upper Franconia, where at first the locals considered him a normal painter, harmless, kind and very colourful and very good. But, Viezens did strange things in his atelier, secret and mean things, told somebody to the others. He wears a notional frock, rubber gloves, and safety glasses and he solders, sews and twiddles crazy animals everyday. When a wind blows, the animals move, get colourful clothes on, sit down and get painted. They call with a low, creepy voice their dad Steve, they ask more dead than alive: Why did you do that to us? But he always returns: Stay put!, takes brush and canvas and draws like satan.


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Lawsuit filed in Fort Madison fatal police shooting
July 21, 2016 By Radio Iowa Contributor
The city of Fort Madison and two police officers are being sued by the parents of a man who was killed in an officer-involved shooting.
The lawsuit filed in federal court says the officers violated the civil rights of 29-year-old Ryan Swearingen. Swearingen, of Clinton, was shot August 3rd, 2014, by an officer during an incident at Swearingen's parents' home in Fort Madison.
Witnesses have said Swearingen was out in the neighborhood in the early morning hours puncturing tires with a knife. Officers followed Swearingen back to his parents' home where he was shot.
The Iowa Attorney General's office has said the shooting was legally justified.
(By Dave Vickers, KROS, Clinton)
Filed Under: Crime / Courts, News


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The intensity of global terrorism has decreased yet it continues to spread to an increasing number of countries. There were 77 countries that experienced at least one death from terrorism in 2016. This is more than at any time in the past 17 years with two out of every three countries experiencing at least one terrorist attack. But in good news there have been 22% fewer deaths from terrorism since the peak of terror activity in 2014. This was in part due to significant declines in terrorism in four of the five countries most impacted by terrorism – Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. Collectively these four countries recorded 33 per cent fewer deaths.
Measuring 163 countries, and covering 99% of the world's population, one of the principle aims of the Global Terrorism Index is to help us to understand the global, regional and local impact of terrorism. With this understanding we can inform a positive practical debate about the future of terrorism and importantly, how we respond.
The full report is now available for download. A summary four-page snapshot is also available highlighting the key trends and findings. Our digital assets also feature an interactive map as well as key charts and images that are available for sharing.
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Other names: Setur Marinas, Setur Kuşadası Marina.
Towns close by: Güzelçamli, Söke, Aydin, Izmir, Didim.
Neighbouring ports: Sigacik Marina / Port Alaçati Marina / Vathi (Greece) / Pithagorion (Greece).
Kusadasi marina (Kuşadası) is located on the Aegean Sea 70 kilometres from Izmir in the province of Aydin near the Greek Island of Samos. It is a popular port to winter in and is often crowded during the year. Just 1 kilometre away from the centre of town, the stroll along the coast is particularly pleasant.
This former fishing village whose name means « Bird Island » has become one of Turkey's most famous seaside resorts where up to eight cruise ships from all over the world can regularly be seen in the bay.
Setur Kusadasi Marina can offer mooring to up to 450 boats and yachts. The shipyard to starboard as you enter, has a capacity for up to 150 boats, adding to the overall size of the harbour. The largest yachts (90 m maxi LOA) are moored along the main 700 m long breakwater which provides most of the marina's shelter, in addition to a smaller breakwater just by the shipyard. Floating pontoons have been placed in recent years to increase the Kusadasi's ability to welcome boats. Overall, the marina offers a variety of services and facilities to its visitors or resident yachts, including black/grey water pumping, storage, a fuel quay, wifi, and all the maintenance the shipyard provides, as well as an array of shops and restaurants close to the quays. There are even tennis courts and a helipad.
Though its origins go back to the 3rd century BC, Kusadasi has no vestiges of that period and therefore does not offer much from a historical point of view. Nevertheless, because of its ideal position and its excellent hotel and catering facilities, it is a great base for excursions to neighbouring towns where many archaeological sites can be found. The town has two landmarks well worth visiting: the 15th century fort still surrounded by its walls and towers built on a small island, and the Caravanserail, opposite the harbour, which was built under the Ottoman Empire, in 1619. The building was restored in 1966 and was converted into a hotel.
The antique city of Ephesus, approximately 15 kilometres from Kusadasi, is one of the oldest and was one of the largest Greek cities of Asia Minor. Situated at the foot of the Aegean Sea, it was a very active port. The city was founded around the 10th century BC by Androcios. The silting of the port due to erosion and probably also due to the climate led to the gradual abandonment of the city.
Not far from Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary is a Christian site where according to tradition the Virgin Mary was brought by John the Baptist after Christ's crucifixion to flee from persecution in Jerusalem and she stayed there until her Assumption. The sites of Milet and Priene, two old Greek Ionian cities, are also nearby and are of great archaeological interest.
Pamukkale, « the cotton castle » in Turkish, is a natural site composed of springs forming a tufiere. Together with Hierapolis it has been classified by UNESCO since 1988 as World Heritage. It is the eighth Wonder of the World.
26 km from Kusadasi there is a vast forest area, the natural park of Dilek which looks out on the Greek island of Samos. Not a trace of concrete to be seen, just trees lining wonderfully calm beaches. Dilek Dagi is home to lynx, bears and Anatolian leopards.
Depths: 2 m to 7 m.


It was hard to believe they were human beings, they were so disfigured, changed … Before this show we were scared and we did not understand how such a horrible thing could happen to those people. Fortunately, the presence of the Gospa reassured us.
We also saw a very beautiful girl throw herself into the fire: afterwards she looked like a monster. The Gospa then explained what we had seen and told us: – Those people went to hell of his will. It is their choice, their decision. Do not be afraid! God has given everyone freedom.
Hell will not end, those who are there do not want to receive anything from God, they have freely chosen to be far from God, forever! God does not want to force anyone to love him. – So I ask Vicka: – If God has a good heart, does not it matter to let his children get so lost, forever?Why does not he put a barrier in front of hell, for example, or why he does not take in his arms all those who are preparing to throw themselves into the fire to convince them to go with him instead of Satan? – But God does everything to save us! All!Jesus died for each of us and his love is great for everyone.
He always invites us to get close to his heart but what can he do when he does not want to accept his love? Anything! Love can not be imposed! – In the end the Gospa entrusts them with a mission: I have shown you all this, so that you know that it exists and you tell it to others.
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Investment firm J.P. Morgan believes sales of the Apple Watch will see a boost from two key events this fall --?the launch of watchOS 2 with support for native third-party apps, and a retail expansion to all Best Buy locations.
"We believe that news of the death of Apple Watch is considerably premature," analyst Rod Hall wrote in a note to investors on Wednesday. A copy of the note was provided to AppleInsider.
Hall's take came in response to the news that the Apple Watch will expand to all 1,050 Best Buy locations by the end of September. The retailer's CEO said that demand for the Apple Watch has been "so strong" since it debuted in Best Buy earlier this month.
Hall also expects that watchOS 2, a major software upgrade for existing Apple Watch hardware, will launch in September and help convert some potential buyers who may be on the fence about the wrist-worn device.
In particular, Hall is encouraged by support for native third-party applications, which will allow software to load more quickly and independently of an iPhone on the watch. He also believes that a number of developers have been waiting for native apps before they create new experiences specifically for the Apple Watch.
In addition to native apps, watchOS 2 will also include third-party watch face complications, and a new nightstand mode when charging. Other, smaller changes include the ability to start workouts with Siri, support for mass transit in Maps, new watch faces, and opening up microphone access to developers.
Covered Apple Watch diagnostics port, via iFixit.
Another potential driver of sales, Hall said, could be newfound rumors suggesting Apple is working on "smart bands" for the Apple Watch. A report last week claimed that the accessories will launch in 2016 and will add new health tracking functions, allowing users to upgrade and further customize their device without the need for an entirely new next-generation watch.
Specifically, it is rumored that Apple's "smart bands" will add blood oxygen, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and body temperature sensors. It's claimed that these accessories will connect to the hidden six-pin data port found inside the Apple Watch strap attachment grooves.
Apple hasn't announced sales for the Apple Watch and has said it has no immediate plans to do so. The company did reveal last month that sales of the Apple Watch at launch exceeded the first-generation iPhone and iPad from their respective launches.
It's hilarious how analysts are calling an intro device, that sold more than twice as many as all competitors combined from 2014, in 1 month, a flop..
I swear, it's nothing but market manipulation at this point.. I've basically stopped taking anything they say seriously.. Just try it and buy it if you like it is what I'm telling people.
Yes please on the Apple smart bands. None of this Kickstarter bs.
Enjoying my Apple Watch. It doesn't fill a particular requirement, but it's fun and convenient...and I'm looking forward to the updates.
I understand and agree with your point about market manipulation.
make putting it into an established category silly.
They don't just stand on existing shoulders, they leap imaginatively from them....why I love 'em.
Apple should have given away the sport model instead of those goofy overpriced headphones for their back to school deal if they wanted to really boost sales. Apple Watches need to be seen in use publicly to really appreciate them, frankly.
They wouldn't have been "sold" and would have given journalists/media so much ammo to criticize Apple.
"Apple Watch sales so bad Apple has to give them away"
"Free is the only price people are willing to pay for Apple Watch"
"No one wants an Apple Watch so Apple is giving them away"
"Apple giving away massive back stock of Apple Watches"
"Even for free Apple can't get rid of Apple Watch inventory".
I think people are over estimating what watchOS 2.0 will do for sales.
For me personally, I can't think of any compelling thing I want my Apple Watch to do beyond what it can already.
So now it's up to the developers, not Apple, to show me the things that I don't yet know I need it to do.
Sure, it might be nice for the weather to load a bit faster, but expectations need to be tempered.
Even if watchOS 2.0 allows you to edit feature length movies or spit out a cappuccino there will be howls of disappointment from all quarters about the temperature of the milk.
Alright... You've got me interested.


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Two women have drinks on the patio at an Earls restaurant, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. British Columbia began phase two of the reopening of its economy Tuesday, allowing certain businesses that were ordered closed due to COVID-19 to open their doors to customers if new health and safety regulations are followed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
82% of all test-positive COVID-19 cases in B.C. have recovered
B.C. had 303 active cases as of Saturday, May 23
Ashley Wadhwani
Ten British Columbians have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Saturday (May 23).
A further two people have died from the virus, which has no cure or vaccine, bringing the total to 157 fatalities. Both were living in long-term care homes in the Fraser Health region.
As of Saturday, there were 303 active confirmed cases in the province. Thirty-nine people are in hospital, with eight in critical care.
The new cases include two recent outbreaks, both in the Fraser Valley, at the Mission Institution prison in Agassiz and the Nature's Touch fruit processing plant in Abbotsford.
COVID-19: Province streamlines patio applications for B.C. restaurants, wineries, pubs
Meanwhile, 2,057 people have fully recovered, or 82 per cent of all test-positive cases.
As B.C. concludes its first week of loosening social contact restrictions, as part of Phase Two in its restart plan, Henry said the new outbreaks emphasize the need for British Columbians to think carefully and cautiously of their actions during this "transition" phase.
On Friday, the provincial health order banning events with more than 50 guests was amended to include the same cap on vehicles at outdoor drive-in events.
"I know that was a challenge for some people," Henry said. "But really, this is the time where we need to be careful and even though 50 cars seems like a small amount and is a less risky environment, we know that if we get people together there will be several people in a vehicle; the chances of more contact, meaning the spread of this virus is real right now."
Henry, who voiced joy at the fact she herself was able to visit a hair salon this week, said she was excited to see people socializing safely on restaurant patios during a walk in her neighbourhood.
"I think things are going mostly really well, it's been a bit of a transition," she said. "It's a bit of an adjustment but I think we're doing it in a slow and measured way and I'm very grateful for people taking that approach.
"This is what is going to keep us doing OK through these next few weeks."
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Port McNeill Grade 12 student observes Black Shirt Day for anti-racism
'Wearing that colour T-shirt for that day is a commitment to show that we care.'
Port McNeill council approves utility fees increase
The fees cover the three major services the town provides; water, solid waste and sewage.
RCMP catch alleged drunk driver
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Hey. I've had my Chin (Khaos) for a few weeks now. She is a perfect little fur baby. She is very social, and LOVES running around my room while my hubby and I watch her. We just ADORE her. Last night I noticed that she isn't leaving as many poops behind. She's still eating her food, and hay, and is drinking lots of water. Is this at ALL normal? OR should I pack her up and take her to the vet?
Please disregard the above. Khaos is doing fine. Must have just been a one off.


Hello!! We meet again!! I hope everyone is well and if you're in the UK that you found a way to cope with 'the heatwave'!! My policy was just to eat lots of ice-cream and have a fan stationed by my bedside to help on the sleep front!! I do like the warmer, sunnier weather BUT there needs to be a breeze otherwise it is just pointless and very little gets done - well, that's my excuse!
So how has the week been book wise for us all?! Good? Bad? I'm still powering ahead on the reading front and I feel like I'm just overdosing now on reading ready ahead of a big reading slump which I am sure is just around the corner!! But while my brain is functioning and the TBR piles are still taunting me, then I'll just keep going and forgetting about housework and real life as much as possible, all to escape into the world of books! Ooh and I may have just purchased a new bookcase - only a little one! - as the storage situation is still a little out of control so now to wait until it arrives and keeping everything crossed that I measured correctly and it will fit in the gap I have available! I think another book decluttering may be required too - but i'll save that job for a rainy day!
The book buying slump continues!! This is not healthy I am sure and despite managing to visit a couple of charity shops and a Waterstones this week, I returned with ZERO! Someone send help!! Is there a recovery program I can attend??!
A book about love, love of books, family and belonging.
Lydia, a 30-year-old bookshop worker, finds one of her favourite customers dead, hanging in the shop where she works, The Bright Ideas Bookstore, with a photo of her in his pocket. He has left her all his worldly belongings (which isn't much), and a series of complex clues for her to uncover the mystery of what has happened to him – and in doing so, she must revisit a trauma from her own past, a brutal murder she witnessed as a young girl, in which the killer was never caught.
Bramble Challoner has had a very normal upbringing. She lives in a semi in the suburbs of London with her parents and works at the call centre down the road. She still goes out with the boy she met at school. At weekends they stay in and watch films on the telly and sometimes hold hands. Bramble is dying for an adventure.
So when her very grand grandfather, Lord Penrose, dies, leaving his huge, rambling house in Cornwall to her, Bramble packs her bags immediately.
Yay for sunshine and hot temperatures!! Managed to get through 8 books this week, some of which I had started a while ago and finally got around to finishing! It's a tactic that doesn't always work (having so many books on the go!), but when it does it makes you look mighty impressive on the reading front!! A mixed bag again this week of genres and results in enjoyment! Click on the title for the link to my GoodReads review if you want to find out more about each book!
Phew!! Hope you have a cuppa while you're scrolling through this nonsense today!! I'm on my second cuppa as I'm typing!!
one little blast before I leave you all in peace just to share what I'm currently reading... that's if you care!
I love the film so had to start on the book and it is a beauty inside and out!!
A year ago, she was happily married, running her beauty salon, raising her son, living in her dream house. Now Ali McGovern's dreams are slipping away and all her old ghosts are rising.
A job at Howell Hall, the private psychiatric facility nearby, seems too good to be true. Why have they employed her? How can they afford her? And what are they hiding? When a body is discovered in a shallow grave on Ali's first day at work, it feels like one last horror. But it's just the beginning of her descent into a nightmare world she never imagined existed, far too close to home.
Hope you've managed to stay awake during that ramble! I apologise profusely and wish you all a fabulous weekend ahead full of lots of reading or book buying adventures!!
Top Ten Tuesday - My Reads of 2017... so far!!