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I Break Horses keep the "Faith"
Magnus HärdnerSince offering up the first proof of its existence in July with a new stream, followed not long after by a video, I've been anxiously waiting on official information regarding the new album from Swedish electronic act I Break Horses. Pitchfork had previously reported an October release for the follow up to 2011's Hearts, but as we're into the final days of the month that seems pretty unlikely.
So in lieu of the new record, yesterday's flurry of news about the new record will have to do. For starters, a second new song was premiered via beautifully shot video at Noisey, the title of the album – Chiaroscuro – was revealed, though to be fair if I'd seen this interview with Maria Lindén which ran on MTV Iggy at the start of September I'd have already known that, and with a little bit of sleuthing it would appear the general "early 2014" release window that Bella Union is offering will actually be January 20 in Europe and January 28 in North America. Obviously this is all subject to change, but I will take it for now. And the new song, too. Swoon.
Video: I Break Horses – "Faith"
Video: I Break Horses – "Denial"
It might seem a bit backwards, but Swedish glammers The Sounds have made their new record Weekend available to stream at Spin a few days before its release on October 29, but a full week after their North American tour brought them through town. In any case, We Love DC and The Bay Bridged also have interviews with the band.
Stream: The Sounds / Weekend
examiner.com talks to José González of Junip.
Drowned In Sound has some annotations from Efterklang on the two new – and final – videos they'll be releasing from last year's Piramida.
Video: Efterklang – "Between The Walls"
Video: Efterklang – "Black Summer"
The Wall Street Journal and San Francisco Examiner talk to Danish singer-songwriter Nanna Fabricius of Oh Land.
The Guardian has got video from one of the songs Sigur R&ocaute;s performed as part of a concert for the BBC at their Maida Vale Studios.
Le Blogothèque has a Still Room Session with Of Monsters & Men.
Redefine has an interview with composer Ólafur Arnalds and frequent collaborator and tourmate Nils Frahm; Bloomberg and The Daily Aztec talk to Arnalds on his own.
Australian electro-rockers Cut Copy have made a stream of their new record Free Your Mind available to stream before it comes out November 5; check it out via Pitchfork, and also the video for the title track if you like. They're at The Danforth Music Hall on November 15, tickets $30 to $40 in advance.
Video: Cut Copy – "Free Your Mind"
Stream: Cut Copy / Free Your Mind
The Line Of Best Fit has details of Live From KCRW a new Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds live record recorded earlier this year at the Los Angeles radio station that is being released in time for Record Store Day on November 29 before getting a wide release on December 2.
Tags: Cut Copy, Efterklang, I Break Horses, Junip, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Nils Frahm, Of Monsters & Men, Oh Land, Olafur Arnalds, Sigur Ros, Sounds
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Review of Trans' Red
Chris McAndrewThough I already celebrated the existence of Trans – all-caps is about as excited as I get online, I'll have you know – I only recently got a hold of Red, the first in a series of EPs from Bernard Butler – ex of Suede and, in an informal poll of me, greatest guitarist of the past 20-plus years – and Jackie McKeown of Yummy Fur and more recently 1990s, whom Butler was producing when they met and began jamming together.
And jamming is the correct word, rather than writing, because the four tracks that comprise Red are certainly more about their improvised musical interplay than the considered composition that one would presume from Butler, given his track record of crafting ornate and elaborate pop music. As reluctant as I am to use the band's own words to describe them, the Can-meets-Television descriptor is pretty apt, as the most defining aspects of the band so far are their steady, almost motorik rhythm section and free-form yet melodic guitarwork, at its most Verlaine-Lloyd-ish in the extended "Jubilee". Lyrics are pretty throwaway, mostly nonsensical riffs on a phrase, but they both add a punky snottiness – Butler's vocals a far cry from the '70s singer-songwriter earnestness of his solo albums – and anchor the proceedings in a pop idiom.
There's no question that Trans is of niche appeal, and if Butler were not involved I'm not honestly sure how much I'd have paid attention though now that I have, I can honestly say its an enjoyable listen on its own merits (and also fun to jam to on guitar), and I look forward to the follow-up releases. And while it's probably too early to hope it leads to phone calls to David McAlmont or Brett Anderson – don't worry Fat Richard, your job is safe – anything that gets Butler a little out of the producer's chair and back towards making his own music is worth celebrating.
Uncut prepares for a feature interview with a short history of the project, while The Quietus has a chat with both Butler and McKeown.
Video: Trans – "Jubilee"
Video: Trans – "Rock Steady"
Video: Trans – "Building No. 8"
Speaking of musical heroes in new contexts, New York Times has got an advance stream of Stars Are Our Home, the debut from Neil Halstead's new project Black Hearted Brother; the album is out October 22 and North American dates are going to happen. PopMatters, for their part, asks twenty questions of Mark Van Hoen, none of them specifically about the new album.
MP3: Black Hearted Brother – "This Is How It Feels"
Stream: Black Hearted Brother / Stars Are Our Home
With her new album Arrows finally set for release next week on October 22, Polly Scattergood has made it available to stream via her Tumblr.
MP3: Polly Scattergood – "Wanderlust"
Stream: Polly Scattergood / Arrows
DIY interviews Los Campesinos! about their new album No Blues, due out on October 29.
Drowned In Sound gets in-depth with Kate Nash, Noisey gets her to reflect on the moment "Foundations" broke her (in the good way), and she's just released a new video for "Fri-End?" from Girl Talk and plays an acoustic version in a video session for The Telegraph. She's in town at The Phoenix on November 5.
Video: Kate Nash – "Fri-End?"
Stereogum chats with Charli XCX, who finally makes her local headlining debut at Wrongbar on November 9.
Though it won't appear on Cupid Deluxe when it comes out November 19, any new music from Blood Orange – including this Babyface and Toni Braxton cover with Samantha Urbani of Friends – is only a good thing.
Stream: Devonté Hynes & Samantha Urbani – "Hurt U"
Frank Turner isn't kidding when he says he loves playing Canada. After doing two shows here for TURF back in July, he's back for a gig at the Sound Academy on December 3; tickets are $23.50 general admission and $37.50 VIP balcony.
Video: Frank Turner – "Oh Brother"
London pysch-kraut outfit Toy have announced the December 9 release of their second album Join The Dots, a follow up to last year's solid self-titled debut. DIY has details and the title track from the album has been made available to stream.
Stream: Toy – "Join The Dots"
Hot Minute gets to know The High Wire, who will release a new album early in the new year.
The new video from Travis' latest Where You Stand could double as an iPhone 5S commercial because it was shot entirely on the mobile phone. Drowned In Sound has the premiere and with it, details on how it was done.
Video: Travis – "Mother"
The Guardian has premiered a new video from Summer Camp's just-released-in-North America self-titled effort.
Video: Summer Camp – "Two Chords"
British Sea Power have rolled out a new video from their latest album Machineries Of Joy. The Sunderland Echo looks into the inspiration for the song and clip.
Video: British Sea Power – "Monsters Of Sunderland"
Little Boots has premiered a new video from Nocturnes over at Nylon. CNet also asks Victoria Hesketh about her favourite smartphone apps.
Video: Little Boots – "Shake"
Boiler Room has a video session with CHVRCHES.
Under The Radar and FasterLouder talk to London Grammar.
Under The Radar (the New Zealand one) and Metro (the English one) have interviews with Anna Calvi.
Veronica Falls have decided to mark their upcoming Australasian tour with the release of a new song. Listen to said song now.
Stream: Veronica Falls – "Nobody There"
GQ declares Noel Gallagher one of its men of the year, presumably just to score an interview and get him to say batshit things. Mission accomplished.
For Folks Sake have an amiable little chat with Johnny Flynn.
Delirium On Helium talks to Nicky Wire of Manic Street Preachers.
Swedish electro-pop artist Elliphant has released a new video from what one assumes will be a full-length album someday.
Video: Elliphant – "Could It Be"
WNYC welcomes Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds for a session.
Wired talks music and technology with Björk.
Exclaim has details on the kidnapping drama that has prompted Spanish dance-pop band Delorean – who are fine now – to cancel their North American tour, including tonight's date at The Horseshoe. The new date is February 20 at The Hoxton and the rest of the rescheduled tour dates can be had at Exclaim.
Phoenix's episode of Austin City Limits is available to stream online for a limited time.
Tags: Anna Calvi, Bjork, Black Hearted Brother, Blood Orange, British Sea Power, Charli XCX, CHVRCHES, Delorean, Elliphant, Frank Turner, High Wire, Johnny Flynn, Kate Nash, Little Boots, London Grammar, Los Campesinos, Manic Street Preachers, Noel Gallagher, Olafur Arnalds, Phoenix, Polly Scattergood, Summer Camp, TOY, Trans, Travis, Veronica Falls
The Hives and object lessons in venue relativism
Tobias SutterThings that are true about live music rooms in Toronto: 1) Everyone hates the Sound Academy, for reasons that don't really need to be expounded on; 2) a lot of people hate The Phoenix when it represents a tipping point for ascendant acts moving out of clubs and into bigger rooms; 3) a lot of people love The Phoenix when it offers a relatively intimate setting for who might normally play larger rooms but for whatever reason – choice or circumstance – are downsizing.
It's that third category that I was front of mind yesterday as a batch of concert announcements rolled in. Already scheduled for two dates at The Air Canada Centre supporting Pink on November 30 and December 2, Swedish garage rock heroes The Hives have decided days off are for chumps and have scheduled their own show at The Phoenix for December 1, tickets $29.50. Their last headlining show in support of last year's Lex Hives was in July 2012 and at The Sound Academy, so their playing a room one-third the size is rather a boon for their fans, at least those who didn't rush out to buy Pink tickets to see them. Which I would think would include all of them.
Video: The Hives – "Wait A Minute"
New Zealand electro-poppers The Naked & Famous, on the other hand, may be finding out that they're neither sufficiently naked or famous to fill the Sound Academy as they've downgraded their October 14 show in support of their just-released second album In Rolling Waves from there to The Phoenix. Playing the room wasn't overreaching as their last show in support of their hit debut Passive Me, Aggressive You was there and was their fourth local performance in a year, no less, but kids these days have short attention spans. Remaining tickets for the show are $28.50 in advance. BBC has an interview with the band as does Noisey, along with a stream of the new record.
Video: The Naked & Famous – "Hearts Like Ours"
Stream: The Naked & Famous / In Rolling Waves
When British soul singer Jessie Ware made her local debut at The Opera House in April, it seemed a foregone conclusion that her next visit would be in a much bigger room. And while I won't suggest that her upwards trajectory has stalled – she and Devotion are just too good to be denied – I was surprised to see that her November 6 show at The Sound Academy had also been downsized to The Phoenix. On the plus side, I already know a few people for whom this show has gone from "ugh" to "ooh", so it should still be a good and full house when she and The Invisible return to town. Whatever tickets remain for that one are $25 in advance. Interestingly, one of her New York shows on this tour was also downsized from a 3000+ room to a 1000 but a Brooklyn show was also added, so maybe this is as much about the experience as soft sales. Or not. Anyways, if you were on the fence then it's time to get to a ticket outlet.
Video: Jessie Ware – "Wildest Moments"
The Rural Alberta Advantage have been fairly quiet of late, presumably working on a follow-up to 2011's Departing – their last local show was last Fall with Dan Mangan at The Danforth Music Hall – but they'll be taking the stage at the Adelaide Music Hall on October 18 as part of Indie Week, which is apparently a thing. You can get in with a festival wristband or paying $25 for an advance ticket.
MP3: The Rural Alberta Advantage – "Stamp"
Widowspeak fans dismayed that their only opportunity to see them this Fall was as support for Iron & Wine at The Sound Academy – that place again! – on September 28 will be pleased to know that they'll be back soon enough in support of their new EP The Swamps, out October 29, for a show at The Silver Dollar on November 2 with Pure Bathing Culture and tickets running a very reasonable $12.50.
MP3: Widowspeak – "The Devil Knows"
Baltimore's Future Islands haven't announced anything about a follow-up to 2011's On The Water, but they're still hitting the road and will be at The Drake Underground on November 10, tickets $15.50.
MP3: Future Islands – "Before The Bridge"
At some point, the release of Illinois roots-pop artist Lissie's second album got pushed back a few weeks, but they've now committed to both an October 8 street date for Back To Forever as well as a Fall tour to support it. Ms Maurus will be at the Adelaide Music Hall on November 21, tickets for the show $22.50 in advance.
Video: Lissie – "Further Away (Romance Police)"
They may not have been crowned Polaris champs on Monday night, but Young Galaxy can still announce themselves as 2013 shortlisters when they take the stage at The Hoxton on November 22. Not that they would or should; that's kind of gauche. Tickets for that one are $18 in advance.
Video: Young Galaxy – "Pretty Boy"
If you missed fantastical Swedish synth-pop duo The Deer Tracks when they were here in March – and mathematically, most all of you did – then you can rectify that when they bring their opus The Archer Trilogy back to North America for a victory lap. They'll be back at The Silver Dollar on November 28.
MP3: The Deer Tracks – "W"
His Toronto debut a couple weeks ago having completely sold out even after being upgraded from The Drake to Wrongbar, Archy Marshall – aka King Krule – will bring his album Six Feet Beneath The Moon back as part of a larger tour and will be at Lee's Palace on December 9, tickets $20. The New York Times has a feature piece on the artist.
Video: King Krule – "Octopus"
Interview, MTV, and Rolling Stone have features on Swedish electro-pop sensations Icona Pop, whose North American debut This Is… Icona Pop is out this week.
MTV Hive, Elle, and Interview chat with Nanna Øland Fabricius of Oh Land, whose new album Wish Bone is also out this week and is available to stream courtesy of The Line Of Best Fit. Esquire also has a video session with the artist, who plays The Great Hall on September 30.
Stream: Oh Land / Wish Bone
Indians have rolled out a new video from their/his debut Somewhere Else.
Video: Indians – "La Femme"
The New Strait Times, South China Morning Post, and Electronic Musician have interviews with Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds.
Le Blogotheque serves up an Empty Spaces session with Sigur Rós filmed in the catacombs of Paris.
A Heart Is A Spade interviews Kate Boy.
Tags: Deer Tracks, Future Islands, Hives, Icona Pop, Indians, Invisible, Jessie Ware, Kate Boy, King Krule, Lissie, Naked & Famous, Oh Land, Olafur Arnalds, Pure Bathing Culture, Rural Alberta Advantage, Sigur Ros, Widowspeak, Young Galaxy
Björk at Echo Beach in Toronto
Lucia GracaWhile no one would argue that Björk has always done exactly what she wanted from an artistic point of view, the broader audience that met her first three solo releases and made her one of the unlikeliest stars of the Alternative Nation in the '90s – as well as probably the most famous Icelander in the world – has waned somewhat in the 21st century. But regardless of the muted response to 2011's Biophilia, she still counts her fans by the thousands and they were out in force at Echo Beach on Tuesday night for her first local show in almost six years, since headlining the first night of V Fest 2007.
That show – also on the water, albeit across the harbour from this one on Olympic Island – was a confetti-and-laser-and-brass-powered extravaganza fitting the tone of her previous album Volta, but given the relatively inward-looking tone of Biophilia – the first tours in support of it were performed in intimate theatres in the round – it's not surprising that the stage setup was rather more austere. Or so it seemed, at first. As far as players went, Björk was traveling with only a percussionist and keyboardist/programmer, but the fourteen members of female Icelandic choir Graduale Nobili would prove to be more than the equal to a conventional band.
It's hard to take the spotlight off of Björk, especially in an electric blue sparkly dress and huge orange Biophilia wig, but Graduale Nobili were the perfect backdrop/accompaniment for her, both aurally and visually as the stage setup was more akin to a theatre space than a concert stage and they were called on to perform as dancers as well as singers. Their parts meticulously and brilliantly arranged, they were by turns mysteriously foreboding or giddily celebratory and offered their matriarchal leader support or cover as the show demanded, their presence energized the show and especially gave extra life to the Biophilia material, with the presentation of "Crystalline" in particular coming across as revelatory compared to the recorded version.
But as improved as the newer material sounded live, it was still the older songs that proved the show-stoppers, and not just because they were the most familiar. "One Day" – the only nod to Debut despite marking its 20th anniversary this month – was stripped down to a gorgeous and haunting vocal and steel hand drum, and if Graduale Nobili had been brought along only to provide the call-and-response chorus to "Pagan Poetry", it'd have been worth the price of the airfare. If there's a moment everyone will remember, however, it'd be "Army Of Me" wherein a pair of Tesla coils in a cage descended from the stage ceiling, their electrical arcs synched to the synths while over a dozen girls danced like mad on the stage. Simply amazing. And ranked right alongside as show highlights would be "Hyperballad" transforming midway into a strobe-powered rave up cover of LFO's "Freak" (so I'm told, I wouldn't know an LFO song if I heard one) and the massive walls of flame and sparks that backlit set closer "Náttúra". After that breathtaking peak, the banging one-song, Trayvon Martin-dedicated encore of "Declare Independence" seemed almost unnecessary – the preceding highs were not to be topped – but considering how rarely Björk finds her way here and how spectacular her shows are, if you're doing anything less than savouring every minute of it, you're quite simply doing it wrong.
The Toronto Star, Exclaim, BlogTO, The National Post, The Huffington Post, and NOW also have reviews of the show. Noisey reflects on Björk's 20-year solo career in terms of both music and visual style.
MP3: Björk – "Verandi"
MP3: Björk – "It's In Our Hands"
MP3: Björk – "Cosmogony"
Video: Björk – "Hollow"
Video: Björk – "Mutual Core"
Video: Björk – "Moon"
Video: Björk – "Crystalline"
Video: Björk – "Innocence"
Video: Björk – "Declare Independence"
Video: Björk – "Wanderlust"
Video: Björk – "Dull Flame Of Desire"
Video: Björk – "Earth Intruders"
Video: Björk – "Where Is The Line"
Video: Björk – "Triumph Of A Heart"
Video: Björk – "Who Is It"
Video: Björk – "Oceania"
Video: Björk – "Hidden Place"
Video: Björk – "Cocoon"
Video: Björk – "Pagan Poetry"
Video: Björk – "Joga"
Video: Björk – "Bachelorette"
Video: Björk – "Hunter"
Video: Björk – "Alarm Call"
Video: Björk – "All Is Full Of Love"
Video: Björk – "Isobel"
Video: Björk – "Possibly Maybe"
Video: Björk – "I Miss You"
Video: Björk – "Army Of Me"
Video: Björk – "Hyperballad"
Video: Björk – "It's Oh So Quiet"
Video: Björk – "Human Behaviour"
Video: Björk – "Venus As A Boy"
Video: Björk – "Big Time Sensuality"
Video: Björk – "Violently Happy"
Video: Björk – "Play Dead"
The Village Voice has an interview with Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds and Altsounds asks him what kind of gear he's brought along for his current US tour.
Exclaim reports that Icelandic pop singer Emiliana Torrini has set a September 9 release for her new record Tookah, and the first single from it is available to stream now.
Stream: Emiliana Torrini – "Speed Of Dark"
Norwegian singer/producer/pop star Annie tells Noisey that the break that followed 2009's Don't Stop is over and to prove it, a song from her new release The A&R EP, out August 5, is available to stream.
Stream: Annie – "Hold On"
Video: Indians – "Magic Kids"
The Independent talks to Jose González of Junip.
Tags: Annie, Bjork, Emiliana Torrini, Indians, Junip, Olafur Arnalds
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We Got The World
Icona Pop continue to love it, encourage others to love it
Fredrik EtoallIf nothing else, Swedish electro-pop duo Icona Pop deserve some sort of prize for getting as far as they have without having to release their debut album. Okay, not technically true, since their self-titled debut came out in Sweden last Fall, but it remains resolutely unavailable outside of their native country and probably will remain so – in a new interview with EQ Music, Aino Jawo makes it sound as that their first international release will be an all-new record, leaving the disc that spawned their first mega-hit "I Love It" unheard by many of their fans.
Not that that seems to be eliciting many complaints from said followers. Their ubiquitous Charli XCX-penned single "I Love It" just topped the UK charts, despite hardly being a new track; it was already out there when the duo first landed on my radar last May, but thanks to placements in ads, video games, and Girls, has remained in the public consciousness and has now proven itself a pretty great Summer soundtrack as well, at least for those who do, indeed, love it – to wit, it just topped the UK singles charts and is certified gold or platinum all over the place. Not bad for a song that's basically a slice of mindless fun.
Their appearance at The Grove Fest at Garrison Common on August 3 won't be their Toronto debut – they opened for Marina & The Diamonds at the Kool Haus in December – but will be their first visit since they became some degree of international stars, so that will be interesting. And one can't help look at their Fall North American tour and note the three days off between Cleveland and Boston, and figure that their first headlining date won't be announced shortly after The Grove wraps up.
Noisey gets lessons in being poor from the duo, BBC has an introductory interview, NME talks to Charli XCX about having no regrets about giving them the song rather than keeping it for herself and The Daily Star gets Icona Pop's angle on the collaboration, and using their success as a jumping-off point, The Line Of Best Fit has compiled a list of the next wave of female Scandinavian artists they expect to make a wide impact.
Video: Icona Pop – "I Love It" (featuring Charli XCX)
The Skinny talks to Thomas Mars of Phoenix, who have released a second video from their latest, Bankrupt!. You can also stream the whole of their Glastonbury 2013 set, which offers a taste of what they'll do when they headline The Grove Fest at Garrison Common on August 3.
Video: Phoenix – "Trying To Be Cool"
Video: Phoenix @ Glastonbury 2013
Swedish post-punk outfit Holograms have made a track from their forthcoming album Forever, out September 3, available to stream.
Stream: Holograms – "Meditations"
Idolator talks with Swedish electro-pop artist Elliphant.
Despite having just gotten back on peoples' radars with a new video, Robyn tells The Guardian that her new record is far from being finished.
The 405 is streaming a new track from Efterklang.
Stream: Efterklang – "Look Up"
Ólafur Arnalds has released a new video from his latest effort, For Now I Am Winter.
Video: Ólafur Arnalds – "This Place Was A Shelter"
Sigur Rós have made their recent 360° concert webstream from Dresden, Germany available to watch on demand.
The Knife have turned to their reportedly batshit live show for the newest video from Shaking The Habitual.
Video: The Knife – "Raging Lung" (live)
Tags: Efterklang, Elliphant, Holograms, Icona Pop, Knife, Olafur Arnalds, Phoenix, Robyn, Sigur Ros


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Mike Smiff – "Now"
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Mike Smiff shared recent success with his "Paradise" hit with Trina and Trick Daddy. He's now stepping out with a new song, that's already penetrating Miami radio. The single, "Now" takes a classic sample from Tevin Campbell's "Can We Talk".. The Hip-Hop and R&B fusion, takes a modern twist, and creates a certified banger. The track was produced by Wiseman Music Group.
Smiff on making "Now":
"This concept here is like the glow-up. My coming out party. My life story. I started off f**ked up, in the struggle, I ain't have sh*t."
Take a listen below, courtesy of Soundcloud.
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History of Smith-Corona Typewriters: From Shotguns to Spell Check
A few years ago, I bought a typewriter. It's vintage, blue and cream in color, and made sometime in the 1960s or 1970s. It probably had a carrying case at one point, but that piece was long gone by the time I acquired it.
It still works though, and while I don't frequently use it, it sits proud and ready on a shelf in my home.
That typewriter is a Smith-Corona, a name all but synonymous with typewriters of the era. Today, Smith-Corona is still respected among collectors, sellers, and enthusiasts alike, even prompting the occasional declaration of love from its fans.
So what makes – and continues to make – a Smith-Corona typewriter so special? The answer may lie somewhere in their remarkable history, which began almost 150 years ago.
The History of Smith-Corona Typewriters
Smith-Corona's Origins
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It is said that the pen is mightier than the sword, but is the typewriter is mightier than the shotgun? It certainly was for the Smith family of Syracuse, New York.
The founders of what eventually became Smith-Corona were four brothers. They got their start in manufacturing by producing firearms, particularly shotguns. Then Alexander T. Brown, an inventor on staff at the factory, noticed that the techniques and processes being used to produce guns were similar to those used for typewriters.
At the time, typewriters were new technology.
In 1887, Lyman, Wilbert, Hurlbut, and Monroe Smith founded the Smith Premier Typewriter Company to produce the machine that Brown had designed. The brothers re-formed as L.C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Company in the early 1900s and released their first machine under that name in 1907: L.C. Smith & Bros. Model No. 2 (oddly enough, Model No. 1 came out a year later).
In 1926, L.C. Smith & Bros. merged with the Corona Typewriter Company. Corona had made its mark on the industry with portable typewriters.
The new L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc. (eventually simplified to Smith-Corona) quickly became an industry leader, making machines for both the office and the road.
Smith-Corona in World War II and the Post-War Boom
Manufacturing at Smith-Corona changed dramatically during World War I.
Typewriter production slowed almost to a halt, and the company's factories pivoted to produce rifles, ammunition, and cipher machines, as well as other critical goods to support the war effort.
Soon, however, they returned to typewriters. Demand for the machines skyrocketed in the post-war era, and Smith-Corona was at the forefront of the boom.
Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Smith-Corona expanded the business through acquisition and innovation.
While the company (then called SCM Corporation) ventured into calculators, copiers, and paper, among other things, it continued to develop and refine new technologies for typists.
The company introduced self-contained ribbon cartridges, electronic typewriters, and word processors (with spell check!).
Related: The best vintage style mechanical keyboards for your PC . . .
Smith-Corona's Enduring Popularity and Prestige
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Famous Fans of Smith-Corona Typewriters
With the ubiquity of Smith-Corona typewriters, it's no surprise that many well-known writers, politicians, actors, musicians, and artists have used and loved them.
Some of the notable individuals who have used typewriters from Smith-Corona and its predecessors include:
Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera
Smith-Corona's Most Popular Models: The 5-Series
While there are favorites throughout the full range of Smith-Corona's history, the Smith-Corona 5-Series has been called "some of the best made, most user-friendly typewriters available."
Sold between 1950 and 1962, the series of portable machines included a full range of models from entry-level (Clipper) to top-of-the-line (Silent-Super).
They came in five standard colors (Desert Sand, Sapphire Gray, Alpine Blue, Coral Pink, and Seafoam Green), with a nickel-plated model available by special order.
A 1954 advertisement hailed the typewriter as "the first and fastest portable." The machine was a big success for the company and is still sought after today.
Buying (or Selling) a Vintage Smith-Corona
In recent years, typewriters have made a bit of a comeback. Famed actor Tom Hanks has professed his love for the machines, possessing hundreds at one time, and even writing an entire collection of stories around them. Others appreciate their nostalgia, simplicity, and lack of potential distractions.
Smith-Corona typewriters were well-known for their exceptional quality when they were new. It's that same quality that makes them a still-desirable product on the vintage market.
Those searching for their own vintage Smith-Corona typewriter should first decide how they'll use it and the era and style they prefer. Budget is another important consideration for buyers, as typewriters can be found for a few dollars or a few thousand, depending on their age, condition, and who's selling them.
Potential purchases should be inspected thoroughly.
For sellers, the condition of the typewriter is most important. Additionally, the novelty of the machine comes into play in pricing a typewriter and enticing buyers.
Enthusiasts and collectors find typewriters at yard sales, antique stores, and flea markets, or through online marketplaces such as eBay or Etsy. While their numbers are dwindling, a dedicated typewriter sales and repair shop can also be a great option to buy or to sell, whether online or in person.
See also: Our Guides to Underwood and Remington typewriters.
Checking the Typewriter Database
For those who want to learn more about a particular machine, The Typewriter Database offers an extensive index of typewriter serial numbers. Using the database, typewriter owners can determine the model and year of their specific unit.
I checked the serial number of my Classic 12 and was disappointed to learn it wasn't included in the database.
However, by using the site's user galleries, I learned that my typewriter may have been part of a Canadian release, possibly explaining its absence in the archives.
Smith-Corona Today
A New Direction for Smith-Corona
Unsurprisingly, the introduction of the personal computer spelled disaster for the typewriter and word processor industry.
By the early 2000s, Smith-Corona had filed for bankruptcy twice. Soon after, they stopped making typewriters altogether.
Today, the company manufactures thermal labels and ribbons, and Smith-Corona remains committed to leadership and innovation in this new industry.
Those same values drove Smith-Corona's success with typewriters throughout the 20th century, and they're very likely the reason that those typewriters were, are, and will be appreciated for years to come.
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The 1963–64 season was Fussball Club Basel 1893's 70th season in their existence. It was their 18th consecutive season in the top flight of Swiss football after their promotion in the 1945–46 season. They played their home games either in their old Landhof Stadium or in their new St. Jakob Stadium. Lucien Schmidlin was club chairman for the second year running.

Overview

Pre-season
Jiří Sobotka continued his job as club manager, it was his third consecutive year as manager. Basel played a total of 55 games this season. Of these 26 were in the domestic league, three were in the Swiss Cup, two in the 1963–64 European Cup Winners' Cup, three in the Cup of the Alps and 21 were friendly matches. Of these 21 test games 12 were won, five drawn and four were lost. Roberto Frigerio scored 19 goals in 15 test games. Four alone in the game against FC Laufen and a hat-trick against Lugano.

However, the results of these test games are secondary. The pre-seasons tests were mainly played with lower level, locals teams as release games for the transfers of young players, Marcel Kunz from FC Gerlafingen, Walter Baumann from FC Pratteln and Walter Löffel from FC Moutier.

World tour
A well-documented curiosity was the fact that during the winter break of the 1963–64 season the team travelled on a world tour. This saw them visit British Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, French Polynesia, Mexico and the United States. First team manager Jiří Sobotka together with 16 players and 15 members of staff, supporters and journalists participated in this world tour from 10 January to 10 February 1964. Team captain Bruno Michaud filmed the events with his super-8 camara. The voyage around the world included 19 flights and numerous bus and train journeys. Club chairman, Lucien Schmidlin, led the group, but as they arrived in the hotel in Bangkok, he realised that 250,000 Swiss Francs were missing. The suitcase that he had filled with the various currencies was not with them. He had left it at home, but fortunately Swiss Air were able to deliver this to him within just a few days. During the tour a total of ten friendly/test games were played, these are listed below. Five wins, three draws, two defeats, but also three major injuries resulted from these test matches. A broken leg for Peter Füri, an eye injury for Walter Baumann and a knee injury for Bruno Michaud soon reduced the number of players to just 13.

Domestic league
There were fourteen teams contesting in the 1963–64 Nationalliga A, these were the top 12 teams from the previous season 1962–63 and the two newly promoted teams Schaffhausen and Cantonal Neuchatel. The Championship was played in a double round-robin, the champions were to be qualified for 1964–65 European Cup and the bottom placed two teams in the table were to be relegated. Basel started well into the season, winning four of the first five matches. Despite three away defeats, up until the winter break the team were championship leaders with seven wins and three draws. The second half of the season, following the world tour, started with three straight defeats. Basel consequently slipped down in the league table and finished the championship in seventh position, with ten wins and six draws from 26 matches, scoring 42 goals conceding 48, with twenty six points, 13 points less than the new champions La Chaux-de-Fonds. Karl Odermatt was the team's top goal scorer in the domestic league with 9 goals.

Swiss Cup
As title holders in the Swiss Cup, Basel started in the 3rd principal round, on 5 October 1963, with an easy away win against SC Schöftland in their attempt to defend this title. In the round of 32 they played away from home against local rivals Concordia which was also won with ease. In the round of 16 Basel were drawn against lower classed Porrentruy. However, this was indeed the best period in the Porrentruy club history. Their player-manager at that time was Basel's former striker Hügi (II) and game ended with a surprising 0–1 defeat, goal scorer in the 56 minute was another former Basel player René Jaeck. Basel's cup campaign came to an abrupt and disappointing end. But Porrentruy, with a quarter-final win over Sion, even advanced as far as the semi-finals. Here they were beaten by the new cup winners Lausanne-Sport.

European Cup Winners' Cup
As Swiss Cup holders Basel were qualified for the 1963–64 European Cup Winners' Cup competition. Here they were drawn against the Scottish cup holders Celtic. Both games ended very disappointingly (1–5 and 0–5) and thus ended with a disastrous aggregate result.

Cup of the Alps
In the Cup of the Alps competition during the group stage Basel played against Genoa C.F.C., Atalanta and Zürich. All three games were played in the Landhof, but all three ended in a defeat and the campaign ended.

Players

Players who left the squad

Results

Legend

Friendly matches

Pre-season

Winter break and mid-season

Nationalliga A

League matches

League standings

Swiss Cup

European Cup Winners' Cup

Celtic won 10 – 1 on aggregate.

Cup of the Alps

Group stage

Group 1 table

See also
 History of FC Basel
 List of FC Basel players
 List of FC Basel seasons

References

Sources
 Rotblau: Jahrbuch Saison 2014/2015. Publisher: FC Basel Marketing AG.
 Die ersten 125 Jahre. Publisher: Josef Zindel im Friedrich Reinhardt Verlag, Basel.
 FCB team 1963–64 at fcb-archiv.ch
 Switzerland 1963–64 at RSSSF

External links
 FC Basel official site

FC Basel seasons
Basel

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Oxford COVID vaccine to cost Tk 425 per dose
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The coronavirus vaccine developed by the UK's University of Oxford and drugmaker AstraZeneca will cost Bangladesh $5 or about Tk 425 per dose, Health Minister Zahid Maleque has said.
The figure includes a price of $4 for each shot and other costs, he told reporters at an event in Manikganj on Saturday.
"All other vaccines are pricier than this. China has asked more than $20 for some vaccines, while Pfizer's vaccine has been priced between $30 and $38," he said.
The government had earlier said it would give the shots for free, prioritising the frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19.
Bangladesh will wire funds to India for the vaccine this week, he added. Bangladesh has signed a deal with the Serum Institute of India for 30 million doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine.
After the UK authorised the vaccine on Wednesday, India's drug regulator on Friday approved the vaccine for emergency use. It is the first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved for emergency use by India, which has the highest number of infections after the United States.
Zahid Maleque said the World Health Organization is set to approve the vaccine in a few days. "We are ready to receive the vaccine."
He had previously said that the government expects the first shots to arrive at the end of January or early February. "If everything goes alright, we will get the vaccine earlier in January," he said on Saturday.
He said 60-65 million Bangladeshis, including adolescents, pregnant women and those living abroad, do not need the vaccine now.
With 68 million more doses from the global vaccine alliance GAVI under the WHO-led COVAX programme, Bangladesh expects to inoculate 55 million people of its 160 million- strong population.
"We need to immunise 45 million more people. We are trying to bring the doses for them," the health minister said.
"We will need more vaccines if we want to vaccinate all. We are taking step for this. The government is thinking about placing the orders now. The vaccines can be from Oxford/AstraZeneca or any other source."


The principal of Ikoyi Prison School has disclosed on Monday that no fewer than 28 of its students would write the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), 2015, which commences on March 10. EdificationInfo report.
Mr Ayodele Obarewo, revealed in Lagos that the inmates were adequately prepared for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)-organised examination.
The principal who was impressed with the figure of registered students said that more inmates had shown interest in furthering their education, having gone through several reform programmes being offered in the facility.
Obarewo further disclosed that the figure had increased from the 14, who wrote the examination in 2014, to 28 this year.
He, however, call on well-meaning Nigerians to assist.
It would be recalled, over 1. 4 million candidates would write the examination in all the 400 centres across the country.
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The Importance of Taking a Multivitamin in the Winter!
Our bodies endure wear and tear from environmental toxins, poor nutrition, and inactivity. The importance of taking a multivitamin is crucial during the winter months because of our increased comfort (unhealthy) food consumption, stress, lack of exercise and sunlight. In order to supplement for a stronger immune system, we recommend taking a vitamin daily to help to replenish depleted nutrients.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is required for metabolic functions in the body, including tissue growth and repair, production of antistressor hormones, and production of interferon which is an important immune system protein. Our doctors recommend 5,000-20,000 mg of vitamin C daily to help protect against immune system deficiencies. Vitamin C is commonly found in the foods we eat, so along with taking a daily multivitamin, try consuming more peppers, dark leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, and tomatoes.
Lack of sunlight leads to most of us becoming deficient in vitamin D, in the winter . Our doctors recommend 1,000-4,000 IUs a day to maintain health and boost immune system production. Vitamin D plays a key role in our health, and without it our cells do not function properly. Our cells do not absorb the minerals they need to develop. Whenever you have a chance to soak up some rays this winter, give yourself at least 15 minutes of sun time for best absorption. A proper diet and consuming adequate amounts of nutritious food are crucial during the change of seasons. Some common foods that are rich in vitamin D are fatty saltwater fish, dairy products, and eggs.
Iron is important for energy! It helps blood to carry oxygen throughout the rest of your body, so that our bodies can function at their prime. Iron is also in charge of boosting immune function, which is helpful in the wintertime with the cold and flu season upon us. Taking a vitamin with iron in it, or taking an iron supplement alone can be very beneficial in the winter. Make sure to also consume more dark leafy greens, red meat, beans, and seafood.
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Mini Clothes Haul + Christmas Shopping | emma etc.
The other day I went Christmas shopping with my sister while, of course, hunting for some new (preferably cheap) clothes as per usual. I loved everything I bought, which included a new journal for writing next year. It's from a brand called Frank which are stocked in many cool stores, but I picked this one up at Next Door, part of Flo & Frankie in Newmarket. Side note, those block of three stores are absolutely amazing! I will definitely be shopping in Newmarket more as I discovered lots of cool new to me shops. We picked up a couple of presents there, it's great for Christmas or birthday gifts!
It's a bit hard to photograph clothes on a bed, so sorry about that. If I wasn't so lazy I would take photos of the clothes on me, but I'm sure you'll see them in future ootd's or outfit posts if I ever get around to doing any. We hopped along to the clearance Mirrou store which had lots of cute clothes for cheap, I was pretty impressed with the selection even though some (or most, really) is out of season. I picked up a simple grey cardigan which I have been in dire need of. I also got a grey and white striped top/jumper in an oversized style which I adore. I picked up this tartan jumper which is a really nice material (super soft) as it was the first thing that caught my eye when I walked in. I will still get wear out of these as Auckland weather is pretty unpredictable. All of this came to $25 so I was very happy. We had a compulsory stop at Glassons because they always have nice stuff, and we got three sale items for the price of 2; my two included these blue and white flower patterned shorts (it does look like a skirt though) and this adorable blue patterned dress with buttons at the back which we are technically sharing. These both have pockets (!!!) so this makes me immediately happy. I always like to keep an eye out for bargins or sale items as chances are clothes you want to buy will go on sale later.
We also stopped at Lush (of course! how could I not!) and while browsing the gift boxes, I found a note with a candy cane attached which led me to kind of win a arm/hand treatment and some cute samples! The staff are so, so friendly. I just love going in there. I've tried out both the samples I received which they used on me in store and they are both great! I picked up a gift box there for a friend's birthday present and a few other bits for people's Christmas presents elsewhere. Hope you enjoyed this little haul!


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Industrious Light: Leviathan Main Belting
Commissioned by the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and in partnership with Hidden City Philadelphia, 2016
Throughout the century following the United States Civil War, Philadelphia was known as the "Workshop of the World." The city was a manufacturing powerhouse, with thousands of small- and large -scale facilities populating a wide range of industry—a reflection of Philadelphia's entrepreneurial spirit. During this heyday, a complex and self-sustaining ecosystem emerged, supported by a vast network of working relationships within and across trades. This depth and diversity of production sustained the health and longevity of Philadelphia's industrial base, far surpassing many other North American cities.
Regardless of its early strength, Philadelphia's manufacturing economy experienced an inexorable decline during the second half of the 20th century. Left behind were the enormous and often magnificent physical remnants of that disappearing city. As the city has redefined itself in recent decades, many of these historic structures, including mills and factories, have been repurposed for adaptive and imaginative reuse. A few have survived outright, having successfully adjusted with the times. Many others stand underutilized or forgotten, subject to scrappers, squatters, and nature's decay.
Industrious Light honors the city's proud industrial history and prompts discourse around its present-day impact. The mural was created largely in charcoal, a throwback to "black and white" perceptions of the past and a reference to the primary materials of the industrial era. This is the third work in the Industrious Light series. The mural is located at the former Leviathan Main Belting Co. but the current home of the studios at 1241 Carpenter St. The mural wraps around the corner of the building, showcasing the stages of the historical uses of the building.
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NPHS1 Variants Can Cause Persistent Asymptomatic Proteinuria: Genetic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients with NPHS1 Variants in Japan
Yamamura, Tomohiko, Department of Pediatrics, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
Horinouchi, Tomoko, Department of Pediatrics, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
Ishiko, Shinya, Department of Pediatrics, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
Aoto, Yuya, Department of Pediatrics, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
Sakakibara, Nana, Department of Pediatrics, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
Nagano, China, Department of Pediatrics, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
Ninchoji, Takeshi, Department of Pediatrics, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
Shima, Yuko, Department of Pediatrics, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
Nakanishi, Koichi, Department of Child Health and Welfare (Pediatrics), Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus, Nishihara, Japan
Nozu, Kandai, Department of Pediatrics, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
Iijima, Kazumoto, Department of Pediatrics, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
NPHS1 gene, which encodes nephrin, is known as a causative gene of congenital nephrotic syndrome (CNS). In addition, recently, it had been recognized that NPHS1 variants present with childhood steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) or focal segmental glomerular sclerosis (FSGS). However, it is not well known that this gene variants account for more milder phenotypes such as asymptomatic proteinuria.
347 unrelated patients with CNS, infantile nephrotic syndrome, FSGS and asymptomatic proteinuria were screened for podocyte related genes including NPHS1 by using targeted exome sequencing. A retrospective review of clinical information was conducted for the cases with pathogenic variants in NPHS1.
We identified 15 NPHS1 autosomal recessive pathogenic variants in 15 cases including 2 siblings. Regarding clinical manifestation, 6 cases showed CNS, 5 cases showed SRNS and 4 cases showed only asymptomatic mild to moderate proteinuria. The median age developing proteinuria in cases with SRNS and asymptomatic proteinuria was 6 years old. Pathological evaluation for 12 cases revealed that 11 cases showed minor glomerular abnormality and 1 case showed findings resemble membranous nephropathy. Genetic analysis revealed the variants c.2464G>A p.(V822M) and c.2515del were variantal hot spots in the Japanese population and all 6 cases having V822M showed milder phonotypes such as SRNS (n=2) or asymptomatic proteinuria (n=4) and no one showed CNS.
In this study, NPHS1 variants were detected not only in cases with CNS and SRNS, but also in cases with asymptomatic proteinuria. Shono et al. have previously reported that V822M was a causative variant in cases with familial nephrotic syndrome who showed complete remission and functional analysis revealed that this variant leads to milder phenotype through mechanisms of (1)mild reduction of cell surface expression, (2)motion and trafficking restriction on surface and (3)interfering with assembly of microdomain on surface (Hum Mol Genet. 2009). Our study confirmed this variant leads to very mild phenotypes of SRNS or even the asymptomatic proteinuria and broadened the understanding of clinical manifestations of cases with NPHS1 variants.


Down by the stream (just before the Slips) I identified four east and south facing routes on good rock with bolts and chain anchors. The routes appear to be 5.8, 5.9, 5.9, 5.10 or 5.11, and a couple of trad lines. The descriptions on mountain project appear to be outdated and most of the routes look recently bolted. We should be able to sport lead most of these routes and put up ropes for others to climb on top rope. The approach is short with a quick scramble off the road and hopping a couple of rocks over the stream. Helmets are required for all WMC participants.
Meeting Place: Drive 2.5 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon. As the road makes a large left turn you should notice the guardrail on your left. Park on the left just after the guardrail ends. If you reach the parking for the slips you've driven about 50 yards too far.
Carpool Place: Please arrange your own carpools from the BCC park n ride. I usually drive down the canyon from the mountains and over Guardsman's Pass.


Ehrenstein seems to think that Barack Obama is perceived to be safe by 'white America'. No way, it's not that simple. The hard truth is that for many in America, particularly in the middle of the country and in parts of the south, there is no such thing as a non-threatening black man. We don't hear about hate mail or death threats endured by Obama and his family. But don't you think those threats are coming at a rate only the great Hank Aaron might comprehend?
I am so sick of individual black people judging the 'blackness' of other black people. It is simply a waste of time and energy that we, as a community, can ill afford.
Word–I'm also sick of that special breed of conservative white pundit and pol who eagerly latches on to anything negative (or that can be spun as 'negative') black people say about/to each other. Bloviating leeches like Rush Limbaugh, Paul Shanklin, Chip Saltsman, et al have apparently managed to convince themselves that conveniently subcontracting their racism to a dusky proxy (and/or disingenuously hiding behind the 'satire' bulwark) automatically absolves them of any personal responsibility for their actions. Well, we have already witnessed the logical political consequences of the GOP's willful disregard for minority voters.
Oh well. Political marginalization is a small price to pay for a little bit of innocent fun at the expense of oversensitive PC types who can't appreciate "light-hearted political parodies" from a "conservative" perspective. Besides, there's always the so-called Oogedy-Boogedy wing to keep the Republican Party solvent south of the Mason-Dixon while it (and those who slavishly adhere to its underlying political philosophy) languish in the wilderness for the foreseeable future.
Yep, that muffled gurgling noise you heard was the death rattle of Saltsman's RNC campaign.
This isn't political satire, it's racist hate speech, and should be properly labeled as such. It's just another indicator of the total ethical and moral corruption of the Republican Party. They really do hate America and want to destroy it so they can replace it with their longed for theocracy.


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Can MS change a person? I am really questioning this because I am wondering about my own Mom. I am seeing changes in her personality that to put it simply, I don't understand. I feel like an imposter is slowly taking over as Mom. I can't explain it really, it is difficult and convoluted and again to put it simply, a mess. But I am struggling. I am struggling because this is Mom- my mom. The woman who I have always had on a pedestal. Who is supposed to be invincible, who is supposed to always say the right thing, who is supposed to listen, who is supposed to be there. All of a sudden things are changing. I don't know why and I don't know what is causing them to change. Is it just the simple pain of growing up, I don't think so. Am I asking for too much, again I don't think so. But something is strained. I feel stressed about what that something is- I am trying to put my finger on it and struggling to do so. Maybe if I can figure it out I can figure out how to deal with it. Maybe there is no way to handle this. Maybe it's just life. Maybe I am searching for an answer that doesn't exist.
But I continue to wonder, can MS change a person? What do you think? How do you handle changes in people?
Hi Connie, Thank you so much for this comment. I even reread it several times because I feel like it is exactly what I needed to hear right now. I can't tell you how much it meant to me. Thank you for reading my blog and continuing to come back to read- your support means so much. Take care!
The surprise would be if, on some level, MS did not change her. Sometimes it is a positive change as one hopefully gains wisdom through dealing with the adversity. Sometimes it is not so pretty. MS affects Everything–physical, emotional, and spiritual. As for how to deal with someone else's change, that depends on the circumstances. Always, though, what I try to do is to focus on getting my own emotions and spirit together through self work, instead of trying to change the other person.
Thanks as always for your support Patrick!
Hi Judy, Wow- your first sentence of this alone just spoke volumes to me. You are right though, it is going to affect everyone, sometimes it is positive and sometimes it is not so pretty. I like what you said though, focus on getting myself together instead of trying to change others. I need to remember that moving forward. Thanks for your comment!
I have been changed by MS, but if you think about how can it not change your personality when you were once able to do things that suddenly are stolen from you. As hard as it is for you to experience the changes in your Mom, imagine how difficult it is for her, experiencing changes in her body, having others do things that she used to do herself. It is a shock to a person to go through these changes. There will be better days. I am 11 years in and somedays I accept the changes and seem to come back to my old self and other days I am hurting emotionally because of the things I have lost. The main thing to remember is she is still your Mom and you are all doing a great job at supporting her. The changes affect everyone in the family.
Hi there, You are exactly right with what you said. When you think about it, how can it not change you? What you wrote sounds exactly like the thoughts my Mom has shared with us. I need to focus more on Mom still being my Mom at the heart of it all. Thank you for stopping by!
It's hard to say whether MS has changed me or I've just done some growing up. Or maybe MS forced me to grow up sooner than the rest of my friends? I was diagnosed at 23 (I'm 29 now), since then I've married, I've divorced, I've left a career, I've moved across country and back, I've relapsed several times, I've lost friends and gained new ones and I'm different. Maybe I'm a product of my circumstances and environment but I think a lot of my changing has to do with my mental state. It has such a profound impact on the way you feel about yourself and the place you have in this world. I'd be in a huge state of denial if part of me didn't miss parts of my past, you know, the parts where I was healthy and out living life. But I have to say, despite how much I've changed, I like the person I've become. Because of MS, I'm stronger, I listen to my body, I listen to those around me and I don't take things for granted.
But as others have stated, we all react so differently to this disease. Some of us take longer to get to a point. We're all caterpillars and MS is our cocoon, we just have to decide when it is the right time to escape from the confines of this disease and emerge as unique, beautiful, butterflies.
Hi There, I love your comparison to being caterpillars and MS is your cocoon. I am in a struggle with my Mom and hoping she can emerge as you have to realize she is a stronger person for everything she is going through. I realize it takes time and patience and it is ultimately her decision how she handles it, but thank you for reiterating that above all, having this disease does change you on some level and I need to remember that. Not changes in terms of mental state as you said but changes in how you perceive and take on the world. Thank you for your comment and for reading my blog!


When you think about firearms, you likely imagine a handgun, rifle, or some other type of assault weapon. Airsoft guns, BB guns, and paintball guns, on the other hand, are typically thought of as toys—ones that older children and teenagers might play with. However, under New Jersey law, these types of "toys" are classified as firearms and—just like the illegal possession of a pistol would get you into legal trouble—unlawful possession of an airsoft, BB, or paintball gun carries legal consequences. So, if you buy or take possession of a paintball gun to play paintball with other friends and you do not have a valid firearm ID card or permit, you are breaking the law and could be charged with a weapons offense in New Jersey.
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1 classifies airsoft guns and BB guns as "firearms". A paintball gun, while not considered to be a firearm, is still classified as a weapon under New Jersey law because it is capable of inflicting serious bodily injury. As a result, individuals and even juveniles who think they are simply playing with a recreational item may find themselves in trouble with the law for offenses like unlawful possession of a weapon or possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
An air gun pistol, due to its spring action that shoots projectiles, which can cause injury, is considered a firearm and you must obtain a firearm permit in order to possess, carry, or transport one. Unlawful possession of an airsoft gun is a third degree offense. Paintball guns, on the other hand, are classified as weapons, but not firearms, so you do not need a firearms ID to possess, carry, or transport one, but you may be charged with a weapons offense if you use a paintball gun for an unlawful purpose like assaulting someone or harming their property in some way.
The penalties for offenses related to airsoft, BB, and paintball guns are very serious and can even include significant jail time. Unlawful possession of a firearm without a permit is a second degree offense in New Jersey. It is also subject the Graves Act's mandatory sentencing requirements. This means that if you are convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm, you will be required to serve a minimum of 5 years in prison and you will not be eligible for parole for 3 years, but you could be looking at a sentence of up to 10 years in prison and up to $150,000 in fines. You need to be aware of this because arguing that you did not know you needed a permit or a firearms ID card is not a valid defense. The law simply requires that you knowingly possessed the weapon.
Under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4, if you use an airsoft gun or BB gun unlawfully against another person or property, you may be charged with possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, which is a second degree crime, carrying penalties of imprisonment for 5 to 10 years with a presumption of incarceration for even first time offenders. Using a paintball gun in the same way would be charged as a third degree offense, which carries a potential sentence of 3 to 5 years in prison with a presumption of non-incarceration for first time offenders.
If you or a loved one have been charged with a firearms offense in New Jersey related to an airsoft gun, BB gun, or paintball gun, it is important to contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately. Even if you thought the gun was a toy, there is nothing fun about a firearms charge. The lawyers at our firm will review your case to determine what defenses may be available to you and fight to protect your rights. Call us today.


In the 80-second video, titled "Michelle Obama, We Need to Talk!" three preteen girls tell the first lady how "disappointed" they are with the use of real eggs and how much "better than this" she is. Read more.
Brotherhood/Sister Sol — a youth-based non-profit organization based in Harlem — honor the achievements of its youth and the philanthropic work of some of the nation's most distinguished and influential individuals.
This year, honorees of the 10th annual VOICES benefit include Academy Award nominated filmmaker Lee Daniels, founder and chairperson of Radio One, Inc. Cathy Hughes and Golden-Globe-nominated actor Michael Ealy. Read more.
A new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota have uncovered a disquieting racial gap when it comes to exposure to air pollution, the MinnPost reports.
Examining air-pollution exposure across racial, economic, educational and other relevant categories, researchers realized that race and income had the greatest impact on exposure, with people of color being exposed to 38 percent more outdoor nitrogen oxide from vehicle exhaust and power plants than their white counterparts. Exposure has been linked to higher rates of asthma and heart disease. Read more.
Two seniors at a private Catholic high school in South Huntington, N.Y., were indefinitely suspended for wearing a Confederate flag draped around their shoulders, CBS New York reports. The students, who brought the flag to an after-hours sports event at the Long Island school, have prompted outrage, according to the report. Read more.
Basil Paterson, a longtime New York political powerhouse and the father of former Gov. David Paterson, has died, his family said Thursday. He was 87. Paterson died at 10 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Sinai Hospital, according to a family statement that did not give the cause of death. He would have turned 88 on April 27. Read more.
A New Jersey man is being called a hero today for pulling three teens from the Delaware River after their mother allegedly tried to kill them.
Darnell Taylor was heading to dinner with his wife when he noticed a van sticking out of the river and people trapped inside. Taylor is grieving the loss of his father who succumbed to cancer on Wednesday morning, but still sprang into action to rescue the family without any regard for his own safety. Read more.


California suncup is endemic to a small portion of the southern California and northern Mexico coast. Its only known North American collection outside this range is from the waste area of a nineteenth-century wool-carding factory in Massachusetts.
fruit 0.7-2 mm wide, terete in cross-section, with shiny seeds, and plants mostly 5-50 cm tall (vs. fruit 1.5-2.5 mm wide, quadrangular in cross-section, and plants mostly 50-80 cm tall).
California suncup. Oenothera bistorta Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray • MA. Wool waste.


The spinal cord is the nerve highway that extends from the base of the brain to the top of the buttocks. It is responsible for sending messages between the brain and all other parts of the body.
When injured, the spinal cord may not be able to transfer these messages. An injury to it can range from instantly fatal to permanent loss of strength, sensation, and function below the site of injury (paralysis) to far less devastating. A small compression of the cord can cause numbness, pain, tingling, loss of strength and many other sensations to specific parts of the body, such as fingers or toes, or to large areas of body. Digestion, sexual abilities, heart performance, respiration and all other body functions can all be impaired by injury to the spinal cord.
If you have a spinal cord injury as a result of someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. At Cutler Rader, we are dedicated to helping spinal cord injury victims recover substantial amounts of money to help them get their lives back on track. We recommend you pursue a claim as soon as possible after the incident as there are certain time limitations on how long you have to file a claim.
If someone you love is suffering from a spinal cord injury, you may need support for you and your family.


Mi Sphere Selfie Stick Tripod Adapter by stevemedwin is licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial license.
The Xiaomi Mijia Mi Sphere is a great 360 degree spherical panorama camera. The companion selfie stick is very handy but it doesn't have a threaded insert to attach it to a tripod. This thing fits on the bottom after carefully removing the end cap (roll the rubber cover down and unscrew the two screws). A 3/8-16 nut is needed to complete this thing.
With this adapter, I can now use the Manfrotto 209 Table Top Tripod (without Head) to take 360 panos without holding the camera. If you have a tripod with a 1/4-20 thread, you can use an readily available 3/8" to 1/4" tripod thread adapter.
I used 8 perimeter shells and 4 layers on top and bottom to strengthen the flange.
Bolt the nut in the cavity with epoxy or superglue.


Hurricane Irma, the strongest hurricane to ever to develop in the Atlantic, barrelled across the Caribbean on Wednesday with 185mph winds and the potential for devastating flooding.
While anyone who could evacuate has, Richard Branson decided instead to hunker down alongside the staff on his private Island to ride out the storm.
Experienced a night of howling wind and rain as #hurricaneirma edges closer. Expecting full force in about 4 hours, we'll retreat into a concrete wine cellar under the house. Wonderful team calm and upbeat.
Beyond showing his solidarity with the buildings on the island, Branson also went on to reveal that he will sleep alongside the staff in two of the island's rooms.
He then urged everyone in Irma's path to read up on how to prepare for the worst at www.ready.gov/hurricanes and particularly for those in the British Virgin Islands to stay tuned to www.bvi.gov.vg for local updates.


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Al Ain Sunset
A. Al Ain. Al Ain is a small city/desert outpost in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. It is also known as the "Oasis city," It borders the Rub' Al Khali desert (aka the "Empty Quarter") and Oman. It's climate is much hotter and drier than Abu Dhabi, and it boasts the nation's highest elevation: Jebel Hafeet. Al Ain is also home to a very respectable zoo, the only extreme sports' water park that I am aware of in the world and a traditional camel market. The drive there from either Abu Dhabi or Dubai will not disappoint you, if you are seeking a true desert experience; it is full of camels, camels in the back of pick up trucks and dunes.
Yes, the Burj Khalifa is, for now, the highest building in the world. It is in Dubai and, trust me, you can't miss it! This is me in front of it, and this is the view from above. The view serves as a reminder that, yes, the UAE is very much a desert nation though you would never know it when you ski, après-ski with a meander down a palm-lined, Rodeo drive-esque street.
My family at Burj Khalifa
The View from the Top
C. Corniche The Corniche is a lovely stretch of city beach along Abu Dhabi's western coast line. There is generally lots of parking, and it is free to visit. I am always blogging about all the amazing free things there are to do here and the Corniche is another, little free gem if you like to go to the beach.
Yes, that's yours truly on a camel.
D. Al Dhafra Camel Festival Every December, thousands of camel beauty queens descend upon a small town, called Al Dhafra, to compete for millions of dirhams in prizes and the crown, of course, at the Annual Camel Beauty Pageant. Many of you, who read my blog, know that I am a camel-lover; I just love the beasts. No one can convince me that they are dirty, smelly, spitting creatures because I have seen the prettiest camels in the world, and these camels are real ladies. They are dignified and very affectionate creatures. You have to see it to believe it, like anything. This was by far my favorite UAE experience yet. Most of the time you can live here and not feel as though you live smack dab in the middle of the Middle East. The Camel Beauty Pageant will superimpose you into a world of Middle East tradition: camels, falcons, incense, tents, dates, tea and bedouins. For more information about the Camel Festival, visit the Tourism website.
E. Eid There are two Eids on the Islamic calendar. The first: Eid Al-Fitr celebrates the breaking of the fast following Ramadan. Eid al-Adha celebrates the sacrifice that Ibrahim made in the Old Testament and also celebrates the end of the Hajj in Saudi Arabia, which draws 1.5 million Muslims every year.
Yas Viceroy Marina
F. Formula 1 / Friday Brunch Formula 1 or Friday Brunch? Which best defines represents "F" for the UAE? Let's go with both! Yas Island boasts an amazing and accessible F1 track, which lures the greatest drivers in the world and millions of spectators every November for the Yas Marina Circuit F1. It is also host to some awesome post race events all of the F1 week. Last year, Jay-Z, Muse, Depeche Mode and others headlined the post race concert series. I will admit that I know little to nothing about F1, but it's exciting to live across from it, I can say, especially since I can sit on my balcony and hear all the concerts.
Friday brunches are just what expats do here in the UAE. There are thousands to choose from featuring all levels of prestige, every cuisine known to man and usually, but not always, unlimited libations. Here is a definitive list of Friday brunches (prices, locations and reviews) in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Family at the Grand Mosque
G. Grand Mosque No trip to the UAE is complete without a visit to the Grand Mosque. It is a glorious feat of architecture. Did I mention that it's free to visit? Here are some fast, intriguing fasts about the Grand Mosque:
The mosque can accommodate over 40,000 worshipers.
It features 82 white marble domes of Moroccan design.
The Mosque has more than 1,000 columns in the outer areas, with inlaid marble panels and decorated in a floral design with semi-precious stones, and 96 columns in the main prayer hall, each inlaid with mother of pearl.
It displays the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, designed by Iranian artist Ali Khaliqi and hand crafted by 1,300 artisans.
It showcases the word's largest chandelier, made in Germany with thousands of Swarovski crystals from Austria and glasswork from Italy.
The design and construction include materials such as marble, stone, gold, semi-precious stones, crystals and ceramics.
The mosque uses a very special lighting system in evening hours that follows the phases of the moon – they gradually become lighter as the moon becomes full.
The Grand mosque is the final resting place of the late visionary president of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was buried in the courtyard of the Mosque.
Check the visiting times before you visit and be sure to behave and dress "modestly" as you would in any house of worship.The definition of "modest" is really just common sense, but there is a description (with illustrations) for those challenged by the concept. Ahem, Rihanna.
H. Hummus Ah, hummus. Who doesn't love the creamy, dippy chickpea concoction? I am going to go out on a limb and call hummus a "Middle Eastern" dish, just knowing I am opening myself up to all kinds of arguments. Apparently, there is a great debate over who owns the rights to hummus. Who knew?! I say let's just let bygones be bygones with regard to hummus. We all love the stuff. Who cares who invented it and just thank the deity of your choice that someone did in the first place. Let's just all get along.
I. Islam / Iftar I just couldn't decide for "I." After all, Islam is the official state religion of the region, and Iftar is the traditional meal to break the fast during Ramadan; both seemed important. You cannot have a serious, or not so serious, discussion about the region without knowing just a little bit about Islam. The Old Testament of the Bible and the Quran have dictated most of the regions' social mores, laws and past, present and future in the same manner Christianity has the west. Muslims believe that the verses of the Quran are the revelation of God verbally revealed through the Prophet Muhammad. On a side, but related, note, Muhammad is a VERY common name here, indeed the most common in the world.
The Road to Jebel Hafeet
J. Jebel Hafeet Jebel Hafeet is the highest point in the UAE. At the top is a hotel called the Mercure Jebel Hafeet. The mountain rises 1,249 metres (4,098 ft) and offers impressive view over the city. The drive up is hair-raising and is classified as one of the must-do drives for people who love to drive.
K. Kandura (dishdash) A Kandura is the traditional men's dress here in the UAE. Women wear Abayas and the Shayla (loose scarf around head). Almost no women here wear the Burqa. Lots of people ask me what the westerners wear here in the UAE, and the answer is simple. Use discretion. If you are in a Mosque, dress as though you were in a church. If you are in an area or location frequented mostly by westerners, anything goes really.
L. Liwa dates Liwa dates are yummy. I would say they are the best in the world, but what do I really know about dates?! Not much. I don't even know if they are fruits or nuts. I can tell you that they are big business here. Date palms are one of the very few native plants that can survive the oppressive heat in this region and therefore revered. We went to a date competition in December, and it was amazing. There was another date festival here in the UAE recently. Who knew there were so many kinds of dates?!
Musandam Dhow Cruising
M. Musandam Dhow Cruise This is another UAE must-visit place. All right, it's Oman, but it's just so close, and definitely shouldn't miss it if you are in the UAE. Now, I have not yet been here, but we are going this fall for the next Eid. Musandam is just a few hours' drive north of Dubai and apparently well worth the trip. The drive alone is full of gorgeous sites, like Ajman Beach, the rocky coast and narrow mountain roads that bring you into the city and its desolate beaches. What's there to do in Musandam? Take a Dhow cruise to Khor as Sham, a majestic rocky fjord that some regards as 'the Norway of Arabia'. You recline on cushions and Persian carpets on deck to savor the views or spot some dolphins, stopping to dive into the cobalt sea for swimming or snorkeling. There is also an overnight option, which includes camping on a secluded beach.
N-Z are on their way. Give me a few days.
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