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Show Radar - Innerout Farewell Show October 6th
This one is for our friends down south - a show you definitely don't want to miss! October 6th rings in the end of a tiny era for Innerout. The group is ringing out their noisy four year reign with a show in Charleston this Saturday! With the end in sight, the band has much to celebrate including their most recent 2-track EP, Sandcastles.
Go big or go home, as the kids say.
Joining them for this going away party are locals Cherry Blossom & Se'nam Palmer - big hitters down south. While the three locals are sure to bring a huge draw to this Charleston event, NY locals DRUSE, and Florida natives Gillian Carter stabilize this stack lineup.
With doors for The Purple Buffalo open up at 7:30PM, and if you're in or around Charleston, South Carolina this is a show you definitely don't want to miss. Check out the Facebook Event for more info about pricing - we've included everyone's Bandcamp so no excuses not to yell some songs this Saturday night!
Stay tuned for more shows coming up!
Tagged: Show Radar, local show, diy, music, indie, rock, Farewell Show, South Carolina DIY, South Carolina Music, music news, music journalism, The Purple Buffalo, 21+, Cherry Blossom, Druse, Se'Nam Palmer, Gillian Carter, local bands
Me Like Bees - Baltimore, Maryland
Photography: Mac Schibel - Triip Up Media
On July 12th, my photographer Mac Schibel, my Mom, and myself drove down to Baltimore, Maryland.
We had two missions: see really cool animals at the aquarium, and catch Me Like Bees - on tour with Never Shout Never and Hundred Handed. I've been following Me Like Bees for almost a year now, writing for them including press and album articles. Simply put - a band that has become a staple in my current music rotation, "Pneumonia" being one of the most important songs I've ever heard to date. Of course, The Hook covered Me Like Bee's most recent EP release, There Will Be Time - which is an awesome addition to their already beaming discography.
But, right now we're focusing on July 12th - more specifically the Ottobar.
Me Like Bees joined Hundred Handed and Never Shout Never on their June/July tour! The tour began on June 18th, and finished up on July 21st. The July 12th show was a special one, with Ottobar only having the ability to hold maybe 100-150 guests, the show was destined to be a tiny one. We were all excited. Small shows give the special opportunity for bands to sincerely connect with fans - and Me Like Bees made sure to take that opportunity whole-heartedly.
As the opening act, the crowd was unbelievably small. However, lead singer Luke Sheafer (Guitarist, Vocalist) as well as Peter Burton (Guitarist), Tim Cote (Backup Vocalist, Drummer), and Nick Bynum (Backup Vocalist, Bassist) made it a point to make everyone feel at home.
With most tracks coming off of There Will Be Time, Me Like Bees played tunes like "Tundraland," which kept the crowd engaged. The guys were great with the audience, mostly young girls who were maybe a bit rambunctious and rowdy, but starstruck and happy to be there in the intimate show space!
With a 45-minute set time, Me Like Bees performed better than I could've imagined! Their energy was amazingly high, they sounded fantastic - even better than through the speakers in my computer. Their music - catchy, upbeat, to be honest my Mom was super impressed with you guys.
Overall, I'm so excited I was able to catch Me Like Bees and Hundred Handed. Of course, Never Shout Never was also on this bill, but his part of the shows was so disturbingly dissapointing, I'm just glad that I had Me Like Bees and Hundred Handed to create a really awesome atmosphere for listeners - a bunch of dudes who took this small show very seriously, and it definitely paid off!
Me Like Bees: Website // Facebook // Twitter
Tagged: Me Like Bees, Never Shout Never, Hundred Handed, music, shows, show review, live show, local bands, local show, alternative, alt rock, myspace, Tundraland, Baltimore, Maryland
The Aquarian Weekly Presents Start At The End - NYC
The Aquarian Weekly (NJ's original Alt-Weekly) has launched their really awesome sound series called Start At The End. Their first show was on March 30th, located at Paul Colby's The Bitter End in New York City. It included four NJ local bands - Owl Kill, Halogens, Gin War, and Hiding Out. Something I definitely wasn't going to miss.
The Bitter End is a small bar located in Greenwich Village, NYC - right on Bleecker street. The building is unsuspicious on the outside, and people gathered out front for cigarettes. The Bitter End, though, when entered is a cool, dark, sublime space with sitting areas and a bar top - as well as a stage. The walls are covered in signed pictures and posters, everything is red and moody: a perfect setting for the show we were about to watch.
I had been invited because of Hiding Out - a local NJ band that I've been following for a few months now. The show was going to be one of their first, in anticipation for their recently released EP, Vena Cava. However, I was already a huge fan of Gin War - and although I wasn't in the know about Owl Kill or Halogens, I knew that they would be hard hitters if they were on this line-up as well.
To open up the show, Owl Kill was up first. I would later on meet lead singer Pat as he was going around giving out copies of their first EP, Self Management. (which I'm stoked I got a copy of.) Owl Kill was an incredible opening act - the perfect band to get the room ready for music. They had a vibrant energy that asked for crowd participation - not to mention their music was rad. Upbeat instrumentals, powerful vocals, and lyrics to die for, I was heavily impressed by Owl Kill's performance and stage presence.
Next up was a group called Halogens - a really chill and cool bunch of guys that jam pretty hard. They reminded me of bands like The Wonder Years, Modern Baseball and The Front Bottoms - but they definitely had their own unique sound that made them fun to listen to and watch. Although their sound is a lot more mellow and vibe then the previous set, they were a great band to watch on stage with an upbeat and charismatic presence which kept the audience at ease.
After Halogens, Gin War took over the stage. The Bitter End was starting to collect more people now, and the room was hot and loud - but, I love live shows because I feel so alive in those moments. Gin War played a bunch of songs off of their newest EP, Half Of A Good Plan. As always, they were amazing. I love Gin War because they have such a unique sound - something they describe as beachy & dark - and maybe I connect with that because of where I live, but I think that Gin War is a band you definitely should be looking up.
Let's be real, though. You should be looking up all of these bands.
Last, but certainly not least, Hiding Out took the stage as the final band. Their presence immediately shifted the room into excitement - this being one of a handful of times they've had the chance to play with one another on stage as Hiding Out, as well as celebrating Vena Cava! The group definitely did not disappoint. Their stage presence felt important and invigorating. It was pretty late by this point, but everything and everyone felt so alive - an attribute I love about Hiding Out's music.
The show, overall, was a great kick off to an exciting idea for The Aquarian Weekly, as well as a stellar performance by all participating bands. Readers should be checking out these NJ locals - because they're making new music, and playing shows all the time!
For more information on the bands mentioned, check out their social media below!
Owl Kill: Website // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram
Halogens: Bandcamp
Gin War: Facebook // Bandcamp
Hiding Out: Twitter // Facebook // Youtube // Instagram
Tagged: shows, show reviews, local, local shows, local bands, locals, NJ local, Alternative, pop punk, punk, indie, emo punk, Hiding Out, Gin War, Halogens, Owl Kill, The Bitter End, The Aquarian Weekly, Start At The End, Sound Series, NYC, New York City, Greenwich Village, NJ local bands, bar, lounge, music, new music, new EP, new album, live show, alternative, alt rock, alt indie, indie rock, indie pop
Bernie Sanders Support Show - Philadelphia, PA
Lina Xinos
Friday night is the perfect night to head out to see your local
bands play in support of politics, am I right?
Yes, I am.
In fact, my Friday night was super stellar and filled with really awesome tunes, fantastic bands, and Bernie Sanders supporters huddled together. Picture this: A side street in North Philly - and the day was warm, but it's almost night so it's a little cold. There's a mattress outside across the street, growing flowers from it - reminds me of the floating mattresses in Harbor Park. Inside of an apartment all like the rest is a garage full of clamoring people - trickling in with cheap beer and cigarettes but smiles and the money they have to support Bernie Sanders.
I brought my friend Lauren with me, and I was most interested in witnessing Weatherhead in person - the band I had been writing for and in contact with prior. However, I'm always up for a show that also supports local artists and musicians - and I was excited to see what Philly's local scene could bring out on this particular Friday night.
In the garage, bands played against the backdrop of a white sheet and an illuminated "Bernie" sign. The show was prompt to start - selling started at 7pm (a capped show) and the bands started playing at 7:45.
The line-up was a great handful of local bands - ranging from electric rock to piano emo to indie alternative. It gave show-goers a really great mix of sounds to latch onto and vibe with. To open, Curtis Cooper got people excited and moody with his great variety of impressive vocal movement, then onto our personal faves, Weatherhead. Then followed by Walking Distance, Brown Rainbow, Starwood, and Line Leader.
And each band was just as great as the last, the reverb in the walls enough to make you content and angsty and hungry for more - maybe a little cold, too.
In between the sets people gathered, huddled outside exchanging cigarettes and talking with band members about the process, about where they bought alcohol - overall, it was a great introduction to the Philly local scene.
I'm stoked to gain access into the scene, and I can't wait to see what it has in store for me.
For more info on the bands mentioned, check out their social media below!
Curtis Cooper: bandcamp
Weatherhead: bandcamp
Starwood: bandcamp
Walking Distance: bandcamp
Brown Rainbow: bandcamp
Line Leader: bandcamp
Photo Credit: Emily Famularo
Tagged: news, new, new music, local show, philly, philadelphia, philly bands, local bands, Weatherhead, Starwood, Line Leader, Brown Rainbow, Curtis Cooper, North Philly, philly scene, punk, indie, alternative, rock, electronica, show review, feelthebern, bernie sanders support show


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Henderson Hospital Honored by Immunization Action Coalition for Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth Dose Rate
By Pam Flynn July 2, 2019 Press Release, Recognition
Henderson Hospital has been recognized by the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) and the Nevada State Health Department for achieving one of the highest reported rates in the state for its work to protect newborns from hepatitis B virus infection.
"Immunizations are one of the most valuable tools parents can give their children, and we are committed to begin vaccinations within our Birthplace," said Sam Kaufman, CEO/Managing Director of Henderson Hospital. "We are proud of the work our team has done to earn its spot on the honor roll, and hope that parents continue to immunize their infants and children to protect them against many diseases."
Henderson Hospital is the newest entry into IAC's Birth Dose Honor Roll (www.immunize.org/honor-roll/birthdose), which recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that have attained high coverage levels for administering the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. The Birthplace at Henderson Hospital team immunized 91 percent of babies over a 12-month period, and took additional steps to prevent perinatal transmission of hepatitis B.
The national standard of care to prevent hepatitis B virus infection in babies is to administer hepatitis B vaccine to all newborns before they leave the hospital or birthing center. This standard is being adopted by centers of healthcare excellence nationwide as a safety net to protect newborns from a wide range of medical errors that lead to babies being unprotected from perinatal hepatitis B infection.
"Hospitals and birthing centers have a responsibility to protect babies from life-threatening hepatitis B infection," said Deborah Wexler, MD, executive director and founder of IAC. "Henderson Hospital's commitment to the best practice of hepatitis B vaccination at birth has shown them to be a leader in preventing the transmission of the hepatitis B virus."

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"Seoul-Born, Bogotá-Raised, L.A.-Grown, Brooklyn-Aged": Profile of Chino
Artist, music producer, and entrepreneur Chino (Kyu Min Lee)is "Seoul-born, Bogotá-raised, L.A.-grown, Brooklyn-aged." He's dined with diplomats and considers Erykah Badu a friend. He's run the streets with a Mexican American gang and gained notoriety as one of the first graffiti artists in Dallas. An art school dropout, he once owned a hip-hop record store in south central Los Angeles. He was the mastermind behind the promotion of Sir Mix-a-Lot's double platinum single "Baby Got Back," which won the 1993 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. Last spring, he opened EsCaLA, which serves Latin American-inspired cuisine, reflecting Chino's childhood in Colombia.
Nestled in the heart of L.A.'s Koreatown, EsCaLA is among Eater L.A.'s "25 Hottest Restaurants." Executive Chef Chris Oh (winner of the Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race, Season Three) commands the kitchen with menu items such as ceviche (Chino's favorite, made with Asian pear ají) and beef empanadas.
Chino envisions EsCaLA as a creative hub. With extensive contacts in the hip-hop music industry, he curates programming such as "Beats & Eats," which pairs Sunday brunch with hip-hop sets from various DJs like the Beat Junkies, and "Mixtape Mondays." He's also hosted pop-up collaborations with chefs, including once with New York's Maharlika Filipino Moderno.
EsCaLA sign
"Latinos, blacks, many different people live in K-town, but if you're not Korean, it can feel a bit intimidating to hang out and have drinks. A lot of people come to EsCaLA because they find it comfortable here. It's a multicultural establishment," says Chino.
EsCaLA's name, which means "layover" in Spanish, is a tribute to his close-knit family. As they lived separated across continents, they were often only able to see one another during layovers. "L.A. became the layover where we could reconnect," explains Chino.
Chino's family was among the first Koreans in Colombia. In the mid-1960s, his father, a diplomat, went to Colombia to help establish the Korean embassy there. A few years later, he brought his family to Bogotá, where Chino lived from age one to ten.
His mother always cooked Korean food for the family and his parents tried to teach Korean to their children. "My parents definitely tried to keep our home Korean," says Chino. "I was very aware that I was a Korean in Colombia. I knew it wasn't my country."
"The Korean population never grew that much, so we all knew each other. There were probably less than two hundred Koreans," recalls Chino. The embassy served as the social gathering place for the Korean population in Colombia, organizing weekend trips and hosting events.
His father founded a taekwondo school in Bogotá as part of Fundación Colombo Coreana, which he created to promote Colombian-Korean relations and cultural exchange. His father also advocates for Colombian veterans of the Korean War (Colombia was the only Latin American country participating with the U.N. forces during the war) and his foundation has granted scholarships to the veterans' children.
"At first, we were definitely struggling," Chino relates of the early years. "Our place was rat-infested and we all slept in a little room. Then the Korean government started putting more money to fund the Colombian embassy and my childhood in Colombia became very privileged. I remember going to a lot of functions at the embassy and the taekwondo school and feeling special because the other kids were like, 'Ooh!'"
The youngest of four (two boys and two girls, each spaced two years apart), he and his siblings attended an American school and then a British school in Bogotá so that they could learn English. He aspired to be a scientist who worked with animals. "I liked animals. I still do," he smiles.
Artwork at EsCaLA
As a child, Chino became obsessed with drawing. "I had a problem with drawing on the walls, which makes sense with the graffiti later on," he laughs. "One time, my father covered all the walls with paper and I stopped drawing because I thought it wasn't fun anymore."
Growing up in Bogotá, the family's house was filled with Colombian music. "When I was little, I listened to what my father listened to. He didn't play much Korean music—maybe because he didn't have access to it. He was always playing music in Spanish—salsa, cumbia, jazz. He was a big record collector. As kids, we weren't allowed to wait up for him because he came home late from work. Sometimes I stayed up knowing he'd bring home a big stack of records," says Chino.
His face softens as he remembers Colombia: "I miss the warmth of the people. Colombia is very unique and friendships in Colombia are very intimate," he says. Chino visits Colombia a couple times a year to spin at events or to book artists for events such as the annual hip-hop festival in Bogotá.
At age ten, Chino was sent, along with his older brother, to live in Los Angeles.
"It was basically what a lot of immigrant families were doing in the '70s to have a better life. Word got around that L.A. was the place to be, the place to send your kids," says Chino. His father had retired from the Korean embassy and didn't want to return to Korea, where his sons would have to fulfill mandatory military service.
The first three months in the U.S., he lived with his mother and brother in Carson (a city bordering Compton and Long Beach), where he was one of only two Asians in the elementary school. Then they moved to an apartment above family friends on Wilton and 9th Street in L.A.'s Koreatown. His sisters joined them from Colombia and his mother checked the children into public schools.
"My father never moved to the U.S. He stayed in Colombia. My mom was going back and forth. She'd be gone for a month at a time to take care of my dad. She'd be in L.A. for one or two months with us. That was the pattern. That's still the pattern today," says Chino.
"We were on our own, pretty much. We were in K-town so we had many influences around us. We had no authority at home. I used to get kicked out of school a lot. I was a big troublemaker," he confesses. He became involved with a Mexican American gang. "I lived that whole cholo culture. That's why people still call me Chino," he explains.
As a youth growing up in L.A., he credits hip-hop with exerting a positive influence in his life. "I hung out on Crenshaw and Adams. That was my area. The summer I was in eighth grade, my brother got a job working at a liquor store there and I used to help him at the store. That used to be an all-black neighborhood. Every day I'd just hang out with the black kids and listen to music. We'd listen to funk and soul in the late '70s when I first moved here. Hip-hop started coming out slowly and I got pretty into it. It helped me get out of trouble. We used to just hang out at hip-hop venues."
In high school, an art teacher who recognized his talent helped him to obtain an art school scholarship. "I thought that was gonna be my life thing, you know? But I was still running the streets and my interest was still hip-hop. I was addicted to collecting records," he says.
He dropped out of art school to open a record store, B-Boy Records, on Slauson Avenue in South Central L.A. in the late 1980s. "It was like a community center. Kids would come and hang out and DJ and paint my walls. It became a center for graffiti art. I didn'tmake any money, but a lot of people still in the music scene today are kids who used to come to my store," Chino fondly notes.
The store opened doors for Chino in the music industry. He began working at Def American, the record label run by Rick Rubin, the co-founder of one of hip-hop's most acclaimed record labels, Def Jam Records.
In addition to promoting Sir Mix-a-Lot's "Baby Got Back," Chino worked with independent hip-hop groups such as The X-Ecutioners (a DJ collective), Dilated Peoples, Large Professor, and the Grave Diggers. "Back then, there was no Internet. I was doing radio and street promotion to get our records played at radio stations across the world," he says.
In 1995, after losing a job at the record label in L.A. ("I didn't want to deal with music industry politics"), Chino moved to Dallas, where a family friend offered him a job managing a law firm and providing Spanish interpretation. Although the job was short-lived, he remained in Dallas for a few years, becoming involved in the hip-hop scene.
"I still get a lot of recognition for the little time I was there because of the timing. There was no graffiti art in Dallas then, so I was one of the first," says Chino. In fact, he was recently invited to be in a documentary about the Dallas hip-hop scene.
From Dallas, Chino moved to Brooklyn, where he designed graphics for record covers and logos. For five years, he was a DJ for the Block Radio Show on East Village Radio. He continued to return to L.A. regularly.
Last year, during a visit to L.A., where all but one of his siblings still reside, Chino's oldest sister asked if he would be interested in opening a new restaurant/bar in Koreatown. Her friend, a former partner at Bohemia (EsCaLA's predecessor, which operated for a decade from the space), had approached her to gauge her interest. She immediately thought of Chino.
"I'm the bar guy. I like hanging out and organizing parties. When I saw the bar space, I thought I could throw parties and invite my DJ friends. I didn't really think about the restaurant part," he admits.
EsCaLA menu
Then he was introduced to chef Chris Oh through a mutual friend. "Chris is already well-known from the Food Network shows and we clicked." Chino proposed Korean-Colombian fusion, but after Chris suggested that Korean fusion was no longer a novel concept, they decided to go more Colombian. "He did a lot of research. I took him out to eat Colombian food and he designed the menu from that," says Chino.
Chino continues to provide opportunities for artists to showcase their talent at EsCaLA. He created the burn art displayed over EsCaLA's bar and invited his artist friends (P-Jay, Kofie, Minor, and others) to paint EsCaLA's interior. "These are the same friends that painted my record store in 1988. I invited them back," he says.
He gestures to a Latino man sipping a beer at the bar counter and explains, "That's my best friend Steve. We were neighbors. We've known each other since we were little kids. But we never hung out together because I was the little gangster kid and he was the little skateboarder kid. After getting kicked out of all these schools, we both ended up at L.A. High together and started hanging out. I didn't want to hang out with the gangsters anymore."
Chino inside of EsCaLA
"I'm back in the old neighborhood," he grins. "I want EsCaLA to stay around for a long time, to become something classic. I want it to be a space where people come to have fun, not just because they're hungry or because they want to get drunk. An open space for creativity."
Grace Jahng Lee is a writer of prose and poetry
All photos by Charles An for KoreanAmericanStory.org
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Paul Newman Dead At The Age of 83
From The NYTimes:
Paul Newman Dies at 83
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Times Topics: Paul NewmanWESTPORT, Conn. (AP) — Paul Newman, the Academy-Award winning superstar who personified cool as an activist, race car driver, popcorn impresario and the anti-hero of such films as "Hud," "Cool Hand Luke" and "The Color of Money," has died. He was 83.
Newman died Friday after a long battle with cancer at his farmhouse near Westport, publicist Jeff Sanderson said. He was surrounded by his family and close friends.
In May, Newman he had dropped plans to direct a fall production of "Of Mice and Men," citing unspecified health issues.
He got his start in theater and on television during the 1950s, and went on to become one of the world's most enduring and popular film stars, a legend held in awe by his peers. He was nominated for Oscars 10 times, winning one regular award and two honorary ones, and had major roles in more than 50 motion pictures, including "Exodus," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "The Verdict," "The Sting" and "Absence of Malice."
Newman worked with some of the greatest directors of the past half century, from Alfred Hitchcock and John Huston to Robert Altman, Martin Scorsese and the Coen brothers. His co-stars included Elizabeth Taylor, Lauren Bacall, Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks and, most famously, Robert Redford, his sidekick in "Butch Cassidy" and "The Sting."
He sometimes teamed with his wife and fellow Oscar winner, Joanne Woodward, with whom he had one of Hollywood's rare long-term marriages. "I have steak at home, why go out for hamburger?" Newman told Playboy magazine (NYSE:PLA) when asked if he was tempted to stray. They wed in 1958, around the same time they both appeared in "The Long Hot Summer," and Newman directed her in several films, including "Rachel, Rachel" and "The Glass Menagerie."
With his strong, classically handsome face and piercing blue eyes, Newman was a heartthrob just as likely to play against his looks, becoming a favorite with critics for his convincing portrayals of rebels, tough guys and losers. "I was always a character actor," he once said. "I just looked like Little Red Riding Hood."
Newman had a soft spot for underdogs in real life, giving tens of millions to charities through his food company and setting up camps for severely ill children. Passionately opposed to the Vietnam War, and in favor of civil rights, he was so famously liberal that he ended up on President Nixon's "enemies list," one of the actor's proudest achievements, he liked to say.
A screen legend by his mid-40s, he waited a long time for his first competitive Oscar, winning in 1987 for "The Color of Money," a reprise of the role of pool shark "Fast" Eddie Felson, whom Newman portrayed in the 1961 film "The Hustler."
Newman delivered a magnetic performance in "The Hustler," playing a smooth-talking, whiskey-chugging pool shark who takes on Minnesota Fats — played by Jackie Gleason — and becomes entangled with a gambler played by George C. Scott. In the sequel — directed by Scorsese — "Fast Eddie" is no longer the high-stakes hustler he once was, but rather an aging liquor salesman who takes a young pool player (Cruise) under his wing before making a comeback.
He won an honorary Oscar in 1986 "in recognition of his many and memorable compelling screen performances and for his personal integrity and dedication to his craft." In 1994, he won a third Oscar, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, for his charitable work.
His most recent academy nod was a supporting actor nomination for the 2002 film "Road to Perdition." One of Newman's nominations was as a producer; the other nine were in acting categories. (Jack Nicholson holds the record among actors for Oscar nominations, with 12; actress Meryl Streep has had 14.)
As he passed his 80th birthday, he remained in demand, winning an Emmy and a Golden Globe for the 2005 HBO drama "Empire Falls" and providing the voice of a crusty 1951 car in the 2006 Disney-Pixar hit, "Cars."
Rest of Obituary at link above.
There are some movie stars that I just didn't 'get', until I saw their earlier work that established them. Paul Newman and Robert Redford are two such folks. When I saw HUD for the first time, I was stunned. Of course Newman was a movie star. Nobody that looked like that and could make a woman's heart race fast would be anything but.


If you've never tried meditation, it can seem a bit intimidating. Don't let this stop you – it doesn't have to be difficult. After all, meditation is meant to reduce stress and promote happiness.
Honestly, you don't need anything but yourself to practice meditation. However, it does help when you have tools for comfort and guidance. Here are some of our meditation must-haves to help heighten your experience.
Although you can sit down and meditate just about anywhere, a meditation cushion can offer added comfort. Once you go from the hard floor to a soft cushion that can also help with balance, you won't want to go back. Try the chic and comfortable meditation cushions from Urban Ayurveda.
If you're planning on meditating at home, finding the perfect place to set your cushion down is a must. Find a quiet place, whether it's a spare room, den or even a bedroom. It doesn't matter where, as long as it's your own quiet space. Can't find a space in your home? You may want to search for a nearby meditation studio.
Burning sage is a sacred ritual that helps purify energy and sets the tone for your meditation. Incense can also create a sense of calm through aromatherapy. Using one or both of these each time you sit down to meditate can help you reach your meditative state quicker as your mind starts to associate these cleansing scents with meditation.
There are a number of apps you can use for meditation. Inscape is a free app that puts a modern spin on meditation by merging traditional techniques with technology. Get your daily meditation fix or use it for short, situational meditations - whether you need morning energy, instant stress relief or a post-workout chill. Apps like this are great for beginners who need some guidance and for those on the go.
These are just a few items that can help take your meditation practice up a notch. Share some of your meditation must-haves with us!


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We aim to create homes which are designed to the specific needs of the client. Respecting the location, size and context of the project to create unique tailored spaces.
A lead designer will be on hand to help make your vision a reality ensuring we provide an efficient but detailed design service drawing on the skills and experience of the team.
Every design project is unique, therefore the key to success is to ensure that the spaces reflect the clients style and requirements. It is important that we take the time to understand how you will live in and use the property.
We can then begin to build a tailored brief which factors in time scales, style, and budget. Once we have a full understanding of your design needs we will then create a proposal including the brief, FF&E costing and any associated design fees.
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"I am confident that the Adam Smith Center will play a constructive role in shaping public policy in Singapore. "
Within one generation, trade-based, liberal global economy in Asia has lifted millions out of poverty and promises development for many others. Market reforms, have however stalled since the 2008 financial crisis which swung the pendulum of public opinion in favor of interventionist policy ideas. Asia once again finds itself at crossroads as it ponders its next phase of development. What Asia chooses will in turn affect the world at large.
In such a landscape, I am now more convinced than ever of the importance of intellectual thought-leadership. Throughout my career, I have advised numerous global institutions on economic policy, including the World Economic Forum, the European Center for International Political Economy and the Mont Pelerin Society. What thought leaders and think tanks do, greatly shape the future of public policy.
What Asia needs more than ever, is a new generation of thought leaders who will make the case for an open,
trade-based, liberal global economy. For all these reasons, I am proud to be a part of the Adam Smith Center. Singapore today stands as a testament to the power of a free and open economy. Its policymakers have, astutely, harnessed the power of trade and markets for the betterment of ordinary Singaporeans. Being a gateway to Asia, I believe that Singapore can continue to be an inspirational exemplar for other nations to emulate.
But one must always guard against complacency, for the principles that underlie such a system must be renewed in every generation. I am confident that the Adam Smith Center will play a constructive role in shaping public policy in Singapore. I also wholeheartedly support its efforts to inspire a new generation of free market humanitarians who will demonstrate the attractiveness of a free and open society!
RAZEEN SALLY
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY, ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER OF ADAM SMITH CENTER.


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Reggae, folk and rock lovers headed in masses to Marshfield, Massachusetts on July 7th, 2018, ready to enjoy a full weekend of music amongst friends old and new! Marshfield is a quaint little town, tucked away in the wildnerness just adjacent to Cape Cod and nestled on the very most outskirts of the bigger Boston metropolis; naturally, Levitate Music and Arts Festival fits the bill. Back in its 6th year, Levitate has become known as the quintessential fest to turn on, tune in and drop out to the best jam bands in the business. And, what a weekend the 6th Annual was!
As the Day One gates opened, hometown favorites The Elovaters took the stage to an already assembled crowd. People definitely rolled out of bed early for these cats! Brooklyn-based New Kingston had the honors of starting the side Soul Stage as The Suffers, all the way from Texas, took on the Main Stage energy. Ecclectic, electrifying and eccentric, Levitate was off to an epic start. The day progressed with Xavier Rudd's signature didgeridoo skills, Sam Fish's guitar shredding (in neon pink pumps, no less) and Ripe's 'Goon Squad' turning the party up to 11. There wasn't anybody having bad time at this point. Jumping from Ripe's dance party madness to Twiddle's mellow, yet momentuos performance over on the Style Stage almost defines the Levitate experience: this fest evokes every emotion, every sound, every wavelength. Robert Randolph and his Family Band got twangy on the Soul Stage before reggae-rock bellwethers Slightly Stoopid stole the show and got everyone singing.
Stick Figure closed down the Style Stage, complete with cameo by Twiddle lead singer Mihali Savoulidis and, of course, Stick's canine sidekick Cocoa the Tour Dog, before Phish frontman Trey Anastasio came out to uproarious applause. People were waiting all day for the Phish-meister to melt their minds! Trey Anastasio Band jammed through the night, ending on a cathartic note as Trey hoisted his guitar high overhead, standing poised in pure music majesty. As everyone filtered out of the Marshfield Fairgrounds talking after parties while the night was young, Levitate attendees were stoked to have witnessed such unique performances with a whole other day ahead. See highlights of Day One above and stay tuned for the Top Shelf Reggae Day Two gallery to come.


Hello Danny and may I wish you a very warm welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel where it's always an additional pleasure for me as the current British Panelist to offer some pixie dusted assistance to a fellow Guest who also hails from the United Kingdom.
I can just imagine how super excited you must be beginning to feel now your jolly Disney holiday is waiting just around the river bend! Plus as a fan of split Resort stays myself I know you'll discover twice the magic by staying in both Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney's All-Star Music Resort during your upcoming holibobs to Walt Disney World Resort!
I'm really pleased to share it's super easy to transfer between Disney Resorts during split stays by giving a little whistle for assistance to the helpful Cast Members at Bell Services who are located near Front Desk Services within the Custom House at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. On the day you wish to change Resorts simply take your luggage to Bell Services and request for it to be transferred over to Disney's All-Star Music Resort and Cast Members will arrange everything on your behalf leaving you to enjoy the rest of your Disney day without having any further baggage transportation concerns!
I love the sheer convenience and budget conscious benefit of using Resort Refillable Mugs during my own stays at Walt Disney World Resort and although at present Guests cannot re-use mugs from previous stays you sure can purchase additional Resort Refillable Mugs upon check-in at Disney's All-Star Music Resort if you so wish.


In this 1 hour video you can watch Curry Blake talk about how healing can be for you and that you too can turn around and heal the sick by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ. The brethren at John G. Lake Ministries (JGLM) believe that God has provided a total Gospel with a total healing for the total man: spirit, soul, and body.
Phil Vischer: What if Your Dream Dies?
The Creator of Veggie Tales, Phil Vischer, gives a talk at Liberty University Convocation on how God worked in his life and career through his experiences of success, fame, and failure. He asks students when a dream dies, what is more important: God or the dream? Furthermore Phil spoke on how God worked in his life and career through his experiences of success, fame, and failure.


9 Goddess Worship in Navratri 2017 Festival. Hindu Goddess worshipped on the Nine days of Navaratri Festival. Sharad Navratri is an annual festival celebrated for nine days in the month of September – October.
Mahashtmi on the 9th day is of more importance and Mahagauri Puja, Durga Maha Ashtami Puja, Saraswati Puja is conducted on this day.
Maha Navami 2016 falls on 10th October. Siddhidatri Pooja, Ayudha Puja, Navami Homa is conducted on this day.
This year Vijyadashmi or Dussehra falls on the 11th day Navratri Parana, Durga Visarjan is conducted on this day.
Important Hinduism festivals in 2016 March. March is a month of Hindus all over the world. The most important festival of Shiva, the Maha Shivratri falls on this month. Other popular festivals such as Holi, Panguni Uthiram, Holi, Rang Panchami and Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple Ultsavam also falls on this month. Below is the full festivals calendar list.
2014 Veda Vyasa Jayanti is celebrated on 1st April 2014, Tuesday. Sage Vyasa Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Vyasa, the author of famous Hindu epic Mahabharata. It is said that Vyasa appeared on different occasion to spread Dharma and hence Vedavyasa Jayanti is celebrated on various dates in various regions. Veda Vyasa Jayanti in Vaishaka month is on 12th May 2014.
Veda Vyasar is an important figure in Hinduism and is one of the seven Chiranjeevis (immortals) who are believed to be still in existence. Vyasa classified the Vedas into four parts. He is also the 4th member of Rishi Parampara of the Advaita Guru Paramapara of which Adi Shankaracharya is the chief proponent.
Guru Poornima or Vyasa Purnima is another important festival dedicated to Sage Vyasa. The date of 2014 Vyasa Purnima is on 12th July.
2014 Mahashivaratri Festival is celebrated on 27th February, Thursday. Maha Shivaratri Festival is the most important day dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shivaratri, means the night of Shiva, annually falls on the 13th night/14th day of Hindu Maagha month (Phalguna month or Kumbha Masam in other Hinduism calendars followed in India). On Mahashivaratri, Lord Shiva is worshiped as Lingodbhava Murti in temples and Lingodbhava puja is performed on the night. Lingodbhavamurti is the form of Shiva which has neither a beginning nor an end.
There are many stories associated with Mahashivaratri Festival. One of the prominent among them is the mythological story where Lord Shiva appeared in front of Mahavishnu and Lord Brahma in the form of Lingodbhava. Hence this day is regarded as the birthday of Shiva. Shivarati also marks the day Mahadev performed Shiva Tandava, the divine cosmic dance. It is also the day Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati.
Devotees of Lord Shiva took vrat on Shivaratri day. The fasting begins on the early morning and ends on the next day morning. Shiva Panchakshari Mantra is the main mantra to be chanted on this day. Most devotees make it a point to spend the entire day/night in the temple by chanting Om Namah Shivaya.
The date of 2014 Attukal Pongala Festival is on 16th February 2014, Sunday. The festival ccelebrated at Attukal Devi Temple in Trivandrum annually for 10 days during February – March is one of the most popular temple festivals in India. Attukal Pongala starts on 8th February 2014 and concludes on 17th February 2014.The major event offering Pongala nivedyam (sacrificial offering) by women is on 16th February.
The festival is celebrated on the Malayalam month of Kumbham. The pongala offering to Goddess Parvati is performed by women on the 9th day of the festival. Due to the huge amount of women devotees, Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is known as the Sabarimala of Women. Pongala Payasam is a sweet offering of boiled rice with jaggery, coconut gratings, and raisins, prepared in earthern pot to the Goddess.
The Lighting of the Pongala Hearths is at 10.30 AM and the sanctification of Pongala is at 02.30 PM when the temple priests starts sprinkling of holy water (theertham) on the Pongala payasam.
Attukal Bhagavaty Temple Pongala festival entered Guinness Book of World Records for being the largest annual gathering of women. The pongal festival on 2009 was attended by 2.5 million women.
Hindu Festivals in February 2014 calendar with dates of important festivals such as Shivaratri, Ratha Saptami, Vasant Panchami, Attukal Pongala Mahotsavam, and Maasi Magham.
2014 Pradosham Dates for observing Pradosha vrata or fasting. Pradosh is considered as an auspicious day of Lord Shiva. Pradosham is the 13th day of every lunar fortnight and falls twice monthly. Below is the 2014 dates for Praodsham.


In 2017 Breathe California partnered with Dia Del Trabajador Agricola in Greenfield; Harvest Fest in Greenfield; and Ciclovia in Salinas to provide exhibits, educational materials, consultation, and information/referral at health fairs, serving 12,000 individuals.
In 2014 Breathe California partnered with IBEW, Greenfield Rotary, Little Friends Pre-School, Marina and Salinas Head Start Programs, South County YMCA, Millennium Housing, and others in health fairs outreaching to 9,400 individuals.
On May 15, 2014 Breathe California hosted the 4th Annual Clean Air Awards reception at the Monterey Plaza Hotel to recognize three individuals and organizations that are leading the way in improving air quality in the Central Coast Area. The awards garnered press attention and several articles were published regarding the winners' lung health promoting activities. Visit www.breathecentral.org for a list of winners.
Breathe California provides information on an ongoing basis in response to requests from the community including information and brochures related to lung diseases such as lung cancer, COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma. BCCC staff also is pleased to discuss lung health issues with the public and to provide referrals where appropriate to our own programs and to other services and programs available in the community.


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Q: React Native - vertically centered text and button at the bottom Need to have a layout where I have a vertically aligned text in the center and button at the right bottom:

NOTE: The text should be vertically aligned inside the whole viewport - from top to bttom - like for example the button has an absolute position and is out of the flow (prever to avoid using absolute positioning) https://imgur.com/a/YenI9oA
Tried flexDirection: "column" and alignItems: "center" for the container and marginTop: "auto" for the button but this only pushes button at the bottom
Some experiments with the other direction: https://snack.expo.io/Bybw8xsXS
    <View style={styles.container}>
      <Text style={styles.text}>
        Change code in the editor and watch it change on your phone! Save to get
        a shareable url.
      </Text>
      <View style={styles.buttonContainer}>
        <View style={styles.button} />
      </View>
    </View>

  container: {
    marginTop: 80,
    height: 250,
    borderColor: 'red',
    borderWidth: 1,
    // flex: 1,
    flexDirection: 'row',
    // alignItems: 'center',
    alignContent: 'center',
    flexWrap: 'wrap',
  },
  text: {
    fontSize: 18,
    borderWidth: 1,
    borderColor: 'green',
  },
  buttonContainer: {
    width: '100%',
    borderWidth: 1,
    borderColor: 'purple',
    alignSelf: 'flex-end',
  },
  button: {
    borderRadius: 10,
    width: 50,
    height: 25,
    backgroundColor: 'pink',
    alignSelf: 'flex-end',
  }

Leaving this here: React-Native Flexbox - Position One Item at Vertical Center and other at Bottom

A: It is better that you use flex. In fact, Flexbox is designed to provide a consistent layout on different screen sizes. For more information:
https://facebook.github.io/react-native/docs/flexbox
Just use put you code like this:
<View style={styles.mainContainer}>
    <View style={styles.container}>
    <Text style={styles.text}>
        Change code in the editor and watch it change on your phone! Save to get a shareable url.
    </Text>
    <View style={styles.buttonContainer}>
        <View style={styles.button} />
    </View>
    </View>
</View>

in your styles use:
 mainContainer: {
        flex: 1,
        borderColor: 'red',
        borderWidth: 1,
        alignItems: 'center',
        justifyContent: 'center',
      },
    container: {
        flex: 6,//you can increase it to increase the space
        //borderColor: 'red',
        //borderWidth: 1,
        alignItems: 'center',
        justifyContent: 'center',
      },
      text: {
        fontSize: 18,
        borderWidth: 1,
        borderColor: 'green',
      },
      buttonContainer: {
        flex:1
        width: '100%',
        //borderWidth: 1,
        //borderColor: 'purple',
        justifyContent: 'flex-end',
        alignItems: 'flex-end',
      },
      button: {
        borderRadius: 10,
        width: 50,
        height: 25,
        backgroundColor: 'pink',
        alignSelf: 'flex-end',
      }

I hope I could help.

A: It's super simple: Just nest the text inside another View like this:
const App = () => {
  return (
    <View style={styles.container}>
      <View style={styles.textView}>
        <Text style={styles.text}>
          Change code in the editor and watch it change on your phone! Save to get
          a shareable url.
        </Text>
      </View>
      <View
        style={{
          width: '100%',
          borderWidth: 1,
          borderColor: 'purple',
          alignSelf: 'flex-end',
        }}>
        <View style={styles.button} />
      </View>
    </View>
  );
};

And then update the style:
  container: {
    marginTop: 80,
    height: 250,
    borderColor: 'red',
    borderWidth: 1,
    flex: 1,
    flexWrap: 'wrap',
  },
  textView:{
    flex: 1,
    width: '100%',
    justifyContent: 'center',
    borderColor: 'orange',
    borderWidth:1,
  },

A: If you want to reproduce your mockup, you should use flexbox and wrap your text component and your button component in 2 separate containers :
You text container will have flex 1 and the button container will have no flex. So the text component will take all the space available minus the space taken by the button component.
Update
And to vertically center text in the main container, the only solution I see is to make the button container "absolute"
  <View style={styles.mainContainer}>
    <View style={styles.textContainer}>
      <Text style={styles.text}>
        Change code in the editor and watch it change on your phone! Save to
        get a shareable url.
      </Text>
    </View>
    <View style={styles.buttonContainer}>
      <View style={styles.button} />
    </View>
  </View>

  mainContainer: {
    marginTop: 200,
    width: "100%",
    alignItems: "center",
    justifyContent: "center",
    borderColor: "red",
    borderWidth: 1,
    height: 300
  },
  textContainer: {
    flex: 1,
    width: "100%",
    alignItems: "center",
    justifyContent: "center",
    borderWidth: 1,
    borderColor: "blue"
  },
  text: {
    fontSize: 18,
    borderWidth: 1,
    borderColor: "purple"
  },
  buttonContainer: {
    position: "absolute",
    bottom: 0,
    width: "100%",
    justifyContent: "flex-end",
    alignItems: "flex-end",
    borderWidth: 1,
    borderColor: "green"
  },
  button: {
    borderRadius: 10,
    width: 50,
    height: 25,
    backgroundColor: "blue",
    alignItems: "flex-end"
  }

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Home MMO News Abyss Dark Arisen to Release Next Month
Abyss Dark Arisen to Release Next Month
NGames, under their Game321 flag, is starting a closed beta for their free to play browser game, Abyss Dark Arisen, which is set to launch sometime in June. Abyss is a 3D ARPG in the spirit of Diablo 3 and uses Stage 3D technology to allow browser play without the need for any client or plugin installation.
In Abyss Dark Arisen, there are 3 classes for players to choose from: Warrior, Mage and Priest. In a world filled with magic and swords, each class also has special skills that must be unlocked. With a smaller hotbar than other similar titles, Abyss tries to narrow the focus of gameplay and create a more action oriented combat. While this type of game of course has a solo play mode, Abyss encourages you to grab a friend or two for some challenging dungeon diving and also features a dueling arena mode and a match mode where teams of over 10 players can do battle.
On the story side of things there are gods, giants, some elves…the usual "things were good and then they weren't" type things and of course it's all up to you to restore some type of balance. But who cares, right? We all know this type of game comes down to getting as many purples as you can, as fast as you can.
For more information, pay the game's official site a visit.
Abyss: Dark Arisen
Mike "Magicman" Byrne has been a part of the MMOBomb family for years and serves as the site's current Editor-in-Chief. His love for MMOs and gaming in general has led him to covering games for numerous websites including Gamebreaker TV and XIV Nation where he proudly displays his fanboy flag for FFXIV:ARR.
I_Dont_Care March 9, 2017 at 7:34 am
GM please… Give me Download this Games Abyss Dark Arisen…
Drone3d December 26, 2015 at 1:29 am
The game bugs all the time on all servers.
This game has had a few testing rns to iron out the bugs, but its a lot worse now then previous tests.
Server issues/Population issues
What I am referring to is the servers. There is too many servers due to the low gaming population for this game. It is really hard trying to find help with team dungeons. Games always been like this since its release. Why have so many servers when you have hardly any players. Makes the whole game look dead.
The events are a disgrace…. same events over and over again. Never changes. Same thing day in day out. This game only has a few hardcore gamers which makes me wonder how long it will be before the game is closed permanently this time.
NPCs and City
Really…. you didn't take a single suggestion we made in alpha. Not a jolly thing. Same city over and over again, same 7 NPCs over an over again.
There is a theme here.. same same same…. yeet you want us to contribute money ….. not like this I wont. Boss fight is the worse for me. Stand and hit, then stand and hit keep doing this before you get a reward ….maybe.
I don't even know what most of the items do to upgrade or where to get it…. little to no explanation in game. Over it. How does a game that offers so little have so many items needed to upgrade. Its all over the place with little to no explanation. Have you seen how many items are needed to upgrade. No wonder you less then 50 or 100 active players.
Team Dungeon
Can you tell me how the heck are we suppose to recruit people when there are only 5 people playing… could you explain that please. Its not as if you use fb to answer any questions. You have to let us at least try and run the dungeons ourselves and get rewards for doing so.
Over that too. There is very little to do ingame when you run out of stamina points. Not worth farming in evil abyss.
Every single quest feels repetitious, every single event is repetitious, the whole game is a vicious circle of repetition….
Change the scenery, change the npcs, change the events… do something other then what your doing now.
I don't understand, in fail move…. how come you didnt allow players to move their characters freely amongst different servers, instead we have to create a new char for each one. Not going to do that stuck on a server that has hardly any people on it. Not much thought given to this game at all.
Not gaming when you see 4 to 15 people at any one given time.
Games321 has no support or pride in their games.
Jamon October 8, 2015 at 11:29 pm
this game shut down alredy dumb.
According2Mike October 8, 2015 at 6:14 am
This has got to be one of the most dip shit publishers in the gaming world. In an epic fail dumb move, games321 has done a beta character wipe, not uncommon in gaming, but when a game has less then 200 active players the need to do a char wipe was a complete waste of time. Game isn't going to attract more then 500 at best. With 200 active players maybe pushing it a bit. Game is unbalanced. It is pay to win. Not worth the effort. Lack of support is games321 biggest issue.
Drone3d October 3, 2015 at 10:22 pm
For anyone about to join don't bother. There is only 1 small tiny town. Throughout the game thats where you stay. It doesn't change.
**This game is full of sh/t, they don't answer questions.
**People have paid money and not gotten their items, when players have complained there has been no response.
**Players are getting black screens and still no reply from these w@nkers
**The heroes arena is a fat joke. 1 player vs 2, wtf is up with that.
**The same NPCs over and over again.
**You have to grind to level so you have to use stamina points to do this, as you only get a few quests per level.
**Need stamina which runs out fast so you have to wait 24hrs for it to replenish.
Only 3 classes
**Everyone gets the same pet and mount unless you pay real money for a different breed of mount.
**A lot of quests aren't fully explained.
Games mainly Filipino players so its hard to get help in chat in english unless there is english players online at that time.
Games is unbalanced and is pay to win.
Remember, the city doesn' change. It stays the same.
**So many items you need to enhance different things it will get confusing for most players, hence the low player base.
** So many cons with this game that it outweighs the pros.
Game is let down by the pub/devs. They don't make changes to their games.
Jooq May 12, 2015 at 1:31 am
Well..I love isometric mmorpg. Maybe I'll try it. Also title looks kinda like Torchlight 2. And trailer is awful.
MrkHUN May 11, 2015 at 3:52 pm
I would be ashemed of myself releasing this in 2015…
guys please give me Download games Abyss Dark Arisen….\
hovsep56 May 11, 2015 at 2:14 pm
i have phone games better than this….
please give me Download games Abyss Dark Arisen….\


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Iraqi born and Eric Hoffer award-winning author of 13 books, Weam Namou wins a prestigious Award of Excellence from the IndieFEST Film Awards (women filmmaker category). The award will be given for Weam Namou's exciting feature documentary, The Great American Family, which is based on her 2017 Eric Hoffer award-winning book with the same title: www.TheGreatAmericanFamilyDocumentary.com
The Great American Family is an exceptional true-life story that touches on a number of important issues that are robbing American families from living the American dream. When an American woman is accused of conspiring to sell telecom equipment to Iraq during the sanctions, her conspirator reveals the one truth that the U.S. Government kept hidden from the jury, which deprived her of a fair trial.
"We came from Iraq for America's freedoms," says writer, producer, and director Weam Namou. "As an immigrant, I saw through this case how we are losing the very things we came here. So I'm grateful for IndieFEST's recognition of this important story."
The IndieFEST Film Awards recognizes film, television, videography and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film and television industry. Information about the IndieFEST and a list of recent winners can be found at www.theindiefest.com
In winning an IndieFEST Film Award, Weam Namou joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award including Liam Neeson as the narrator of Love Thy Nature, A Path Appears Documentary featuring George Clooney and Blake Lively, Radical Grace executive produced by Susan Sarandon, a searing expose Davids and Goliath by Peabody winner Leon Lee, and Touched with Fire starring Katie Holmes.
Rick Prickett, who chairs The IndieFEST Film Awards, had this to say about the latest winners, "The IndieFEST is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from around the world from powerhouse companies to remarkable new talent. The IndieFEST helps set the standard for craft and creativity. The judges were pleased with the exceptional high quality of entries. The goal of The IndieFEST Film Awards is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve."
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Jean-Kevin Augustin arrives in Leipzig with high hopes, having joined the Bundesliga side from PSG in the summer.
Leipzig's Augustin: 'Dembele raved about the Bundesliga!'
RB Leipzig forward Jean-Kevin Augustin didn't have to look too far for inspiration when it came to swapping France for Germany this summer...
Question: You made your first appearance in the Red Bull Arena in a friendly against Stoke City. How was it?
Jean-Kevin Augustin: At PSG there are a lot of stars and the quality is really high. We're a young team here and want to show what we can do. One thing I've noticed is how warm the fans are. They're all really nice and the training centre is better here than it is in Paris.
Question: Are you learning German?
Augustin: I speak English with my team-mates, but I already know the most important phrases out on the pitch in German. After 'Guten Tag' [good morning], the most important word when you're playing is 'zurück' [back].
Question: Leipzig coach Ralph Hasenhüttl demands that his players do a lot of work to win back possession. Has it been difficult to adapt?
Augustin: The system played here is different, but it suits me. I've already acquired the most important qualities needed to play in my position. The word 'back' is very important in that. The pressing game we play here is much more extreme than it is in Paris. But I've still got to get better by training well and watching videos.
Question: Would you be disappointed if you were a substitute against Schalke in Leizpig's first game of the new Bundesliga season?
Augustin: No, that's all part of the competition for places and the coach has to make the decisions. I need to convince Ralph Hasenhüttl that I'm ready to play in the starting line-up.
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Question: Before moving to Leipzig did you speak to any of your compatriots?
Augustin: Yes, I spoke to Ousmane Dembele and he raved about the Bundesliga. The fans in the stadiums sing from the first minute to the very last and create a good atmosphere. That was an important factor. I also spoke to Borussia Dortmund's Dan-Axel Zagadou and Gladbach's Mamadou Doucoure.
Question: Will playing at Leipzig help you step up to the national team?
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Under contract to the City of Los Angeles "Project Restore" agency, LSA prepared a supplemental Historic Structures Report (HSR) for Hollyhock House, the centerpiece of the National Historic Landmark Aline Barnsdall Complex. This grouping of buildings and structures on Olive Hill in east Hollywood together represent Frank Lloyd Wright's first commissioned work in Los Angeles and the beginning of his "Romanza" period, characterized by the broad use of cast concrete textile blocks. Barnsdall Park is a Los Angeles City Park run jointly by the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Cultural Affairs Department, and Hollyhock House is a City-run house museum. The City received a $1.9 million matching grant from the California Cultural and Historical Endowment to fund Phase III of the ongoing repair and restoration efforts at Hollyhock House, and the original HSR drafted in 1992 was updated in order to evaluate and prioritize the work to be done.
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Wanås Konst starts the Spring season starts on March 6 in the Art Gallery with Norwegian artist Marit Roland's paper drawings. In May representation and abstraction meet with the display of Martin Jacobson's enormous hand-painted backdrops from playwright Jonas Gardell's show Queen of F*cking Everything and Rana Begum's examinations of geometry, which create rhythm and repetition. Wanås Konst's Live Art program includes the Swedish premiere of a Danish Dance Theatre production Last Dances by Rachel Tess with costumes by renowned Danish artist Peter Linde Busk as well as the premiere of a work created for the sculpture park by Malmö-based choreographer Frédéric Gies. In addition, an extensive pedagogical project will be exhibited in which schoolchildren work remotely with artist duo Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan. More information, including the Fall program, will be announced during the year.
Close Encounters with the large-scale
In the program for 2021, artists work on a large scale—drawings become sculptural, painting becomes a comprehensive installation, and an artwork draws us in through the stone wall and out into the sculpture park. A central theme in these new projects is that the artists increase their scale and challenge accepted definitions such as "drawing" and "painting," drawing becomes three-dimensional, and we enter into paintings and come up onto the art itself. Both Begum and Jacobson exhibit artworks that can be described as monumental, but Jacobson's paintings are simultaneously characterized by the handmade, and Begum's art, with its repeated forms, encompass the meditative.
Marit Roland, Mar 6–May 2
The Art Gallery opens on March 6 with Marit Roland (b. 1981, Kristiansand, Norway), who is exhibiting in Sweden for the first time. Her primary interest is drawing, but linked to paper as a material that she works into large, delicate, three-dimensional sculptural installations that she calls paper drawings. She describes them:
A Paper Drawing is fleeting and cannot be moved in its entirety. It can be constructed anew, but will never be able to be exhibited identically in two places. After each exhibition, the work is recycled and the paper gains a new life after its time as art.
Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan, In Habit, Apr 1–Aug 29
In Habit is a educational project with Isabel (b. 1965, The Philippines) & Alfredo Aquilizan (b.1962, The Philippines) that is conducted with the artists remotely. The artist duo says: our artistic practice is anchored in the idea of collaboration and cooperation, with projects that involve and engage as well as create relationships by sharing experiences. The Aquilizans are influenced by the experience of leaving their homeland of the Philippines for Australia, and they return to themes such as home, belonging, and migration. They visited Wanås Konst in anticipation of a planned collaboration and exhibition in 2020, but their project has been reworked and is being carried out in the fall of 2020 and spring of 2021 with the artists working remotely. Working with schools and different groups and associations, the project is about building dream homes that come together to create large cities. On wheels, on boats, large and small, buildings of cardboard will emerge and gather in a display in the Art Gallery in the spring of 2021. With In Habit, the artists are exhibiting for the first time in Sweden.
Rana Begum & Martin Jacobson, May 8–Nov 7
Rana Begum (b. 1977, Bangladesh) works abstractly and sculpturally with colors and shapes as a starting point and is interested in how artworks are transformed by how the light falls or how the observer moves before them. She describes it: I want the artwork to contain some sort of movement, either in the material or in people physically moving around the work. Begum examines the abstract, gathering inspiration from experiences of nature from childhood, the geometric forms of everyday materials, and traditional Islamic ornamentation. On the walls of buildings or on graph paper, in metal or with watercolors, repeated geometric forms become minimalist presentations.
Martin Jacobson (b. 1978, Stockholm) works in dialogue with models from art history as a way of examining painting. When his work moves into one of the old buildings at Wanås Konst, it is his incredible hand-painted backdrops from playwright Jonas Gardell's show Queen of F*cking Everything, the largest of them measuring 16 x 9 meters, that are highlighted as paintings, transforming a whole building. Gardell has described the performance as his last major work, a finale about a miracle. When he chose to work with hand-painted backdrops, Gardell combined performing arts history with his own great interest in visual art. Jacobson spent more than a year working in the enormous format, using motifs such as a pink sunrise and glittering water with references to, and inspiration from, popular history, religious images, and Baroque theater.
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Frédéric Gies and Rachel Tess & Danish Dance Theatre
In June, Frédéric Gies (b. 1973, France, works in Malmö) presents a new solo for Wanås Konst with a starting point in the body's relationship to the outdoor environment, its states and sounds, the sculpture park and the art. Gies uses form to provide opportunities instead of limitations. Having studied ballet and modern dance, Gies has worked with French choreographers, been active in Berlin, and in the 2000s, began to gain attention for their own choreographies, often inspired by the club- and techno-scene. Gies creates their works both alone and in collaboration with others.
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Yorkshire golf: Willow Valley's John Freeman makes experience pay to lift title at Harrogate GC
Willow Valley's John Freeman and Royal Cromer's Alex Mournian.
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WILLOW Valley's John Freeman drew on his previous experience of playing in the England Golf senior men's North tournament to triumph at Harrogate GC.
He finished six points ahead of the field in the men's handicap event, while Norfolk's Alex Mournian won the women's handicap prize by five points, helped by an eagle.
The scratch winners were Durham's Michael Baker and Northamptonshire's Carol Gibbs.
Freeman, a 13-handicapper, scored 74 points (39 35) and was motivated by his experience on the previous occasion he entered one of these events, at Pannal in Yorkshire, and was thwarted by the weather.
"I had told myself [on that occasion] 'you can't win it in the first round, but you can lose it, so play nice and steady'," he said.
"I got 37 points and was two or three back, nicely placed – but the second round was totally washed out. It proved to me you can win it in the first round.
"So this time I set my heart on winning it and tried to get a good score in the first round."
He made a perfect start with a birdie on the first hole and then played steadily throughout the two rounds, taking advantage of a hot putter over the first 18 holes.
Freeman took up golf when he was in his thirties but had to give up the game for 14 years because of arthritis.
A new hip and a new knee meant he was able to take up golf again when he retired and his aim is a single-figure handicap.
He will also be back playing in the senior regionals and commented: "This was only my second time and I shall make a habit of it."
Royal Cromer's Mournian was taking part for the first time, having "discovered" England Golf events when she, her husband and another couple played in the new, mixed Club Team championship and reached the national final in Golf Week at Frilford Heath.
Mournian, who is in the RAF, said: "I noticed the poster in the locker room, realised I qualified and thought I'd enter as I come from Yorkshire and could also see family. It's been thoroughly enjoyable and the club were fantastic.
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"I've been really pleased to meet so many nice people and the chance to play all these different courses has been brilliant. I will definitely come back."
The highlight of her tournament was an eagle two on the par-4 first, in the second round, where she holed her wedge shot.
"The other two ladies had played first and both went through to the back of the green, so I was trying to keep the ball short and let it run up to the hole. I had put my club back in my bag when, all of a sudden, the ball disappeared into the hole.
"That was five points to start with, although I quickly went one, one, one."
She amassed a total of 67 points with rounds of 34 and 33, playing off 14 handicap.
The scratch winners also succeeded by big margins. Carol Gibbs (Wellingborough) had 56 points and won by six; Michael Baker (Chester-le-Street) had 61 and won by four.