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2008-03-09 19:52:29 Description: Ancel Benjamin Keys (January 26, 1904 -- November 20, 2004) was an American scientist who studied the influence of diet on health. In particular, he hypothesised that different kinds of dietary fat (More) Ancel Benjamin Keys (January 26, 1904 -- November 20, 2004) was an American scientist who studied the influence of diet on health. In particular, he hypothesised that different kinds of dietary fat had different effects on health.
In addition to his role in establishing modern cardiovascular disease (CVD) epidemiology, Keys was closely associated with two famous diets: K-rations, formulated as balanced meals for combat soldiers in World War II; and the "Mediterranean diet", which he popularized with his wife Margaret. Science, diet, and health have been central themes of his professional and private lives.
Early life
Keys attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he received a B.A. in economics and political science (1925), an M.S. in biology (1929), and is a '30 University of California, San Diego Alumus receiving a Ph.D. in oceanography and biology from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.[1] He earned a second Ph.D. in physiology at Cambridge in 1938. In 1936, he became a professor at the University of Minnesota, where he established the Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene. Keys directed the laboratory from 1939 until his retirement in 1975.
Professional
During World War II, Keys studied starvation and sustinence diets using 32 conscientious objectors from Civilian Public Service as test subjects in the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, and eventually producing his two-volume Biology of Human Starvation (1950).[2] His interest in diet and CVD was prompted, in part, by seemingly counterintuitive data: American business executives, presumably among the best-fed persons, had high rates of heart disease, while in post-war Europe, CVD rates had decreased sharply in the wake of reduced food supplies. Keys postulated a correlation between cholesterol levels and CVD and initiated a study of Minnesota businessmen (the first prospective study of CVD),[3] culminating in what came to be known as the Seven Countries Study.[4] These studies found strong associations between the CVD rate of a population and average serum cholesterol and per capita intake of saturated fatty acids. Then, as now, critics have rightfully pointed out that this "strong association" vanishes when data from other countries are added to the mix and there have been allegations that Keys "cherry picked" the data to support his hypothesis.
From the early 1950s, Keys actively promoted his findings to an increasingly health-conscious public. The resulting "cholesterol controversy" revealed sharp divisions in post-war scientific culture over whether the statisticians' "strong associations" could provide scientific certainty. In its simplest form, the debate over dietary fat and CVD pitted "interventionists" against those calling for further studies--preferably clinical or laboratory studies. While Keys was able to convince the US government to promote his idea that reducing the intake of fat would reduce the incidence of CVD, what happened in the intervening years when Americans took this advice indicates that Keys' basic premise was wrong. While consumption of dietary fat decreased from the 1960s to the 1990s, the rate of CVD did not change substantially and the incidence of obesity and Type II diabetes soared.
Keys was always considered an interventionist. He generally shunned food fads and vigorously promoted the benefits of "reasonably low-fat diets," instead of following "the North American habit for making the stomach the garbage disposal unit for a long list of harmful foods."[citation needed] Keys' studies and recommendations have had a substantial impact on changes in the U.S. diet[citation needed] that may have caused a downward trend in CVD.[1] although several recent studies of low-carbohydrate diets, essentially the opposite of Keys' recommendations, have show that these diets are more effective at improving markers of CVD than low-fat diets. Because of his influence in dietary science, Keys was featured on the cover of the January 13, 1961 issue of Time magazine.
Ancel Keys died of old age on November 20, 2004, two months before his 101st birthday.[5] (Less)
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24, 00:03, 2008-04-21 09:52:56 Description: Now with that "You look great" comment, I didn't feel it as a way of flirting. I mean were friends, whats the big deal? Thats something you can say when you havn't seen that person (More) Now with that "You look great" comment, I didn't feel it as a way of flirting. I mean were friends, whats the big deal? Thats something you can say when you havn't seen that person for 3 years.
As I walked into my room I saw my best girl friend,-who was also my roomie, online on her laptop. And saw my other room mate watching Tv. I walked straight to my closet. And picked out a new dark red top that had sleeves to the shoulders and some dark jeans, along with some red flats. Iorned my the clothes then got dressed. I figured I wouldn't do my hair untill It got closer to the time. So that way it didn't look like it was worn out right away. I strutted around the room to my laptop. I quickly wanted to send an e-mail to my parents explaining the great news.
Dear Mom and Dad,
You will not belive what happened. Even though classes havn't started yet, my news is really, REALLY exsiting! Nick is at my school. Nick Jonas, from when I was ten when he moved. And his dorm is right next door to mine. So I thought I'd treat him tonight, to some dinner. And we'll catch up. I'll let you know how it goes. Boy does he look diffrent! Its so weird. Best Friends united again! Ha. Reply soon, ( nane )
With that I sent the e-mail, and opened another browser and researched a bit on the internet. Casually took my time. From all of the internet searching I realised the time. It was 6:45, I had 15 mintues, plus an extra 5 or 6 mintues. Ever hear of fashionably late? So I put my hair up in a high pony tail, and my straight hair flowed naturally, I pulled out a couple of strands so it didn't look so up tight and a bit more casual. When I checked the time it was already 6:58 so I took my time examing my self and put on some diamond studs. That was it. So I waited till 7:02 and stuffed my phone in my pocket and started walking out. I couldn't keep him waiting that long, and just as I started walking out one of my room mates - Sarah to be exact, stopped me " Hey miss thing, where you going dressed like that?" I turned around and faced her. "Oh Im just catching up with an old friend,...I really should get going". She looked at me like I was leaving out something "Fine. But you have to tell me everything when you get back" "And mee!" My other roomate shouted. I smile and shrugged "Maybe" and struted my way out, right next door. Turns out his door was open. I still knocked on it and peered in. "Uh, Nick?" "Comming" He yelled. He then appeared in the door way. He was wearing a plaid shirt button down with a normal white tee under it and tree buttons at the top were un buttened. The sleves were rolled up. He looked preppy but he added his own tuch. And he had not light, but not dark jeans on. I smiled at him "So you ready to go?" "Yeah". He closed the door behind him to his dorm and started walking with me. We chatted a bit, but we really talked it up at Dinner. We were eating at the campus pizza place. Not so fancy, but hey, we were normal pre-teens. "...So, we practiced in the garadge everyday. It sounds ok. I mean its not like professional" I put down my pizza and smiled " Thats so cool, you were always into Music as a kid" I told Nick. "I bet you could make it big time if you put your mind to it" I took a sip of my coke while he finished a bit of pizza. "True. So..NOTHING new with you?" He asked? I sighed as a sign of surrender to let him know I'll tell him. "Fine..lemme think, um. Nope. nothings comming." He eyed me. "Oh come on. No boyfriends?..no first kiss? " I rolled my eyes and smiled "No! You?" He leaned back "Well I dont want to brag..." He started. I looked at him like I knew he was lying. "Ok. Fine Me neather" I smiled and took a bite of pizza. "Wasn't it so funny when we were younger that we use to think those things were gross?" I laughed, and so did he. "So apperently.." he started "nothing has happened in eaither of our lives" "Yeup, and Your lucky you came today, calsses start tomorrow." Randomly switching the subject. He wipped his hands on a napkin and pulled out his schedual. I pulled out mine-that I convently had in my pocket. He gave me his and I compaired mine with his. Turns out. We had about 15 classes together throughout the week. I was in complete shock. "Oh.my.god" I said. He looked up. "What?" My eyes widened "We have about 15 classes together. Including we have lunch the same periods, everyday!" He looked in shock "Wow!. That means we'll be seeing each other everyday" I looked up and at him and put our Scheduals on the table and shrugged and smiled "It makes up for 3 years" (Less)
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29, 00:55, 2008-05-30 03:29:26 Description: More @ http://myhotelvideo.com/de/landingpage/youtube/resourceid/Mhv_Catalog_Offer::51801
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The hotel is located in Tekirova between the ancient Phaselis and Olympos. Situated directly beside (More) More @ http://myhotelvideo.com/de/landingpage/youtube/resourceid/Mhv_Catalog_Offer::51801
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The hotel is located in Tekirova between the ancient Phaselis and Olympos. Situated directly beside a sand/ pebble beach, this hotel can comfortably be reached by car. A stop for public transport is located close to the hotel and the centre, with various restaurants, bars and nightclubs, is also to be found in the immediate vicinity. The town of Kemer is approximately 15 minutes drive from the hotel, where guests will find plenty of shopping opportunities. Through its excellent facilities and exquisite service, this hotel is ideal for both tourists as well as for business guests. Antalya airport lies about 70 km from the hotel.
Facilities:
Opened in 2004, this luxurious hotel comprises a total of 524 rooms spread over 5 floors, of which 2 are suites and 38 are 2-storey villas. This club resort hotel greets its guests in an elegant lobby, with a 24-hour reception desk, lifts, a safe and a currency exchange desk. In addition, various shops are provided as well as a hairdresser's salon. Culinary highlights include cosy bars and 4 different à la carte restaurants within the hotel as well as outside (including Italian, Chinese, Turkish and a fish restaurant). Guests are recommended to reserve tables in advance. The cosy restaurants all include highchairs for children. Business guests are offered well-equipped rooms for conferences, conventions and meetings. In addition to this, a bicycle cellar is available, as well as an Internet café. Furthermore, the nightclub and theatre as well as the TV room are guaranteed to provide entertainment. For younger guests there is a kids' club available for 4 to 11 year olds, a games room and a kids disco, as well as babysitting on request and for an added fee. Room, laundry and medical services are available on request. Those arriving by car may park in the hotel car park.
Rooms:
The tastefully decorated and comfortable rooms come with a bathroom, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a mini fridge, a hire safe and Internet access. Air conditioning is centrally regulated. Furthermore, all rooms also include a balcony or terrace with sea views (for an added fee). The hotel comprises a total of 4 wheelchair accessible rooms. Family rooms include 2 bedrooms with a connecting door.
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In the grounds guests will find a swimming pool with 2 water slides, a separate children's paddling area, a snack bar as well as a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols laid out ready for use. Cushions and beach towels are also available at no extra cost. Aqua aerobics classes are available to try out. Relaxation options include a Jacuzzi, a sauna, Turkish bath and a massage service (for an additional fee). Guests are also offered spa treatments. Furthermore, there is a well-equipped gym and a heated indoor pool available for use. Sports options include volleyball, basketball, table tennis, beach volleyball and tennis. For an additional fee, tennis lessons are available. The courts can be used day and night, since there are floodlights offered for an added fee. It is additionally possible to explore the surrounding area on mountain bike tours. Snooker and bowling fans will also feel at home here. Younger guests may let off steam in the in the kids' club activities. Furthermore, there are plenty of water sports to choose from, such as: surfing, rowing, jet skiing, water skiing, motor boating, pedalos, catamaran sailing or canoeing. Professional courses are offered for a couple of the water sports. Guests are also provided with the opportunity try out banana boating, sailing, windsurfing or diving and local businesses offer a range of water sports on the beach. The nearest golf course is in Belek.
Meals:
Guests may select their breakfast, midday and evening meals from a buffet. It is also possible to take evening meals à la carte. Guests are also able to book half-board or all-inclusive stays.
Payment:
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14, 03:47, 2008-04-21 18:01:06 Description: [Chorus:] Shawty had them Apple Bottom Jeans [Je... (more) Added: January 27, 2008 [Chorus:] Shawty had them Apple Bottom Jeans [Jeans] Boots with the fur [With the fur] The whole club was lookin at (More) [Chorus:] Shawty had them Apple Bottom Jeans [Je... (more) Added: January 27, 2008 [Chorus:] Shawty had them Apple Bottom Jeans [Jeans] Boots with the fur [With the fur] The whole club was lookin at her She hit the flo [She hit the flo] Next thing you know Shawty got low low low low low low low low Them baggy sweat pants And the Reeboks with the straps [With the straps] She turned around and gave that big booty a smack [Ayy] She hit the flo [She hit the flo] Next thing you know Shawty got low low low low low low low low [Verse 1:] I ain't never seen nuthin that'll make me go, this crazy all night spendin my dough Had a million dollar vibe and a bottle to go Dem birthday cakes, they stole the show So sexual, she was flexible Professional, drinkin X and ooo Hold up wait a minute, do i see what I think I Whoa Did I think I seen shorty get low Ain't the same when it's up that close Make it rain, I'm makin it snow Work the pole, I got the bank roll Imma say that I prefer them no clothes I'm into that, I love women exposed She threw it back at me, I gave her more Cash ain't a problem, I know where it goes She had them [Chorus:] Apple Bottom Jeans [Jeans] Boots with the fur [With the fur] The whole club was lookin at her She hit the flo [She hit the flo] Next thing you know Shawty got low low low low low low low low Them baggy sweat pants And the Reeboks with the straps [With the straps] She turned around and gave that big booty a smack [Ayy] She hit the flo [She hit the flo] Next thing you know Shawty got low low low low low low low low [Verse 2:] Hey Shawty what I gotta do to get you home My jeans full of gwap And they ready for Shones Cadillacs Maybachs for the sexy grown Patrone on the rocks that'll make you moan One stack (come on) Two stacks (come on) Three stacks (come on, now that's three grand) What you think I'm playin baby girl I'm the man, I'll bend the rubber bands That's what I told her, her legs on my shoulder I knew it was ova, that Henny and Cola Got me like a Soldier She ready for Rover, I couldn't control her So lucky oo me, I was just like a clover Shorty was hot like a toaster Sorry but I had to fold her, Like a pornography poster She showed her [Chorus:] Apple Bottom Jeans [Jeans] Boots with the fur [With the fur] The whole club was lookin at her She hit the flo [She hit the flo] Next thing you know Shawty got low low low low low low low low Them baggy sweat pants And the Reeboks with the straps [With the straps] She turned around and gave that big booty a smack [Ayy] She hit the flo [She hit the flo] Next thing you know Shawty got low low low low low low low low [Verse 3:] Whoa Shawty Yea she was worth the money Lil mama took my cash, and I ain't want it back, The way she bit that rag, got her them paper stacks, Tattoo Above her crack, I had to handle that, I was on it, sexy woman, let me shownin They be want it two in the mornin I'm zonin in them rosay bottles foamin She wouldn't stop, made it drop Shorty did that pop and lock, Had to break her off that gwap Gah it was fly just like my glock [Chorus:] Apple Bottom Jeans [Jeans] Boots with the fur [With the fur] The whole club was lookin at her She hit the flo [She hit the flo] Next thing you know Shawty got low low low low low low low low Them baggy sweat pants And the Reeboks with the straps [With the straps] She turned around and gave that big booty a smack [Ayy] She hit the flo [She hit the flo] Next thing you know Shawty got low low low low low low low low UMM ME AND NICOLE DANCING?? LOL (Less)
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123, 01:09, 2008-04-22 09:02:33 Description: http://www.soyelcreador.com.ar The creator - El Creador - For Stick Webcomics, also known as online comics and internet comics, are comics that are available to read on the Internet. Many are (More) http://www.soyelcreador.com.ar The creator - El Creador - For Stick Webcomics, also known as online comics and internet comics, are comics that are available to read on the Internet. Many are exclusively published online, while some are published in print but maintain a web archive for either commercial or artistic reasons. With the Internet's easy access to an audience, webcomics run the gamut from traditional cartoon strips to graphic novels and beyond. Webcomics are similar to self-published print comics in that almost anyone can create their own webcomic and publish it on the Web. There are well over 18,000 webcomics currently online[1] with very few of them being financially self-sustaining. Medium There are several differences between web and conventional print publishing of comics. With webcomics, the formal restrictions of the traditional newspaper or magazine format can be lifted, allowing artists to take advantage of the web's unique capabilities. Scott McCloud, one of the first advocates of webcomics, has pioneered the idea of the infinite canvas,[2] where, rather than being confined to normal print dimensions, artists are free to spread out in any direction indefinitely with their comics, as demian5 has done with his scrolling When I Am King.[3] Other comic artists, such as Mark Fiore with his Flash-based editorial cartoons, have experimented by incorporating interactivity and animation.[4] Still, many if not most webcomics take traditional forms. Some, such as Scott Kurtz's PvP[5] and Tatsuya Ishida's Sinfest,[6] appear stylistically similar to black-and-white newspaper comic strips. This gag-a-day format allows for quicker, more frequent updates, potentially allowing an artist to build up an audience quickly. Other webcomics are presented in the same manner as traditional comic books, manga and graphic novels. These comics, such as Fred Gallagher's Megatokyo[7] and Gene Yang's American Born Chinese,[8] come in a page form rather than a strip form and tend to focus more on story than gags. Several self-published comic books, such as Carla Speed McNeil's Finder[9] and Phil & Kaja Foglio's Girl Genius,[10] have stopped publishing individual print comics and instead serialise their content as webcomics, in an effort to reach a larger audience. They then only publish printed trade paperback collections. Some webcomic artists publish comics that do not use traditional hand-drawn artwork. Sprite comics use copied and pasted video game sprites for characters. Similarly, some webcomics are created using clip art, found art and fumetti or photo-comics. Joey Comeau and Emily Horne's A Softer World, for example, is made by photography overlaid with strips of typewriter-style text.[11] Artistic expression in these ready-made comics is funneled primarily into writing. Some artists, such as Ryan North of Dinosaur Comics, have taken copy-pasting of art to an extreme, with every daily strip having identical art, with only the text changing.[12] Pixel art, such as that created by Richard Stevens of Diesel Sweeties, is similar to that of sprite comics but instead uses original low-resolution work created by the artist.[13] There has also been experimentation with 3D art in webcomics. Webcomics that are independently published are not subject to the content restrictions of publishers or comic syndicates, enjoying an artistic freedom similar to underground and alternative comics. Some webcomics stretch the boundaries of taste, taking advantage of the fact that Internet censorship is virtually nonexistent. The content of webcomics can still cause problems, such as Leisure Town artist Tristan Farnon's legal trouble after creating a homoerotic Dilbert parody,[14] or the Catholic League's protest of Fetus-X artist Eric Millikin's depictions of Jesus.[15] Webcomics which have built up significant archives will often publish collections of strips in books. Those in the form of either newspaper strips or comic books often publish in their respective forms, while artists who create webcomics with nonstandard formats find book publishing more difficult. History Among the earliest online comics were T.H.E. Fox which was published on Compuserve and Quantum Link in 1986,[16] Where the Buffalo Roam which was published on FTP and usenet in 1991,[17] Netboy which was published on the web in the summer of 1993,[18] Doctor Fun which was published on the web in September of 1993.[18] and NetComics Weekly from Finnish Comics Society, which started in mid 1994[19] and ran through 1999. Argon Zark!, which first appeared in June of 1995, and Kevin and Kell, premiering in September of the same year, may not be among the first webcomics, but they certainly can be said to be among the longest running as they are still being published. Other comics lay claim to be first, or at least setting the trend, within different genres and art styles.The Polymer City Chronicles which began bi-weekly updates on March 13th, 1995[20] has the claim to be the first video gaming themed webcomic. Bob and George, which began to be presented daily in April 2000, was not the first sprite comic on the web, but is often identified as the one that set the trend. In August 2000, Twisted Kaiju Theater debuted. It started updating three times a week before settling on a twice a week schedule. It was not the first photo comic on the web, but is generally recognized as the one that set the trend. It is inspired by Twisted Toyfare Theater, which is published in ToyFare magazine. The late ninties saw the number of webcomics increase drastically. Sabrina Online first appeared a year later in September of 1996. A year later, in 1997, Goats appeared (in April), followed by Sluggy Freelance (in August), Roomies! (in September), Newshounds and User Friendly (both in November). Penny Arcade, PvP, Jerkcity, and Pokey the Penguin began a year later. In August 2000, Scott McCloud's Reinventing Comics, half of which consisted of a treatise on webcomics, was published. Though sometimes controversial, McCloud was one of the first advocates of digital comics and remains an influential figure in the webcomics field. His theories have sometimes led to debates about where webcomics should go and what, precisely, they are. McCloud's advocacy of micropayments has also been a source of debate.[21][22] In July 2000, Austin Osueke launched eigoMANGA a web portal that published original online manga "webmanga". Within this year, eigoMANGA brought comic book industry attention to webcomics after being featured in many comic book web magazines articles and later appearing in the March 2001 issue of Wizard Magazine. In March 2000, Chris Crosby, Crosby's mother Teri, and Darren Bleuel founded the webcomics portal Keenspot.[23][24] KeenSpot features invited webcomics artists selected for their popularity, talent and/or quality, offering free hosting, but much like its predecessor Big Panda, taking 50% of advertising revenues. Crosby and Bleuel also started a free webcomic hosting service in July 2000, originally called KeenSpace but renamed Comic Genesis in July 2005. In 2001, the subscription webcomics site Cool Beans World was launched after a high profile publicity campaign including extensive print advertising. It won Internet Magazine's "Site of the Month" award in October 2001.[25] Contributors included, amongst others, UK-based comic book creators Pat Mills, Simon Bisley, John Bolton and Kevin O'Neill, and the author Clive Barker.[26] Serialised content included Scarlet Traces and Marshal Law. In March 2001, Shannon Denton and Patrick Coyle launched Komikwerks.com serving free strips from comics and animation professionals. The site launched with 9 titles including Astounding Space Thrills by Steve Conley, Buzzboy by John Gallagher, and Johnny Smackpants by Coyle. On March 2, 2002, Joey Manley founded Modern Tales, offering subscription-based webcomics.[27] The Modern Tales spin-off serializer followed in October of 2002, then came girlamatic and Graphic Smash in March and September of 2003 respectively. By 2005, webcomics hosting had become a business in its own right with sites such as Joey Manley's Webcomics Nation.[28] 2005 European alternative comic artists started the screen comic publisher electrocomics.com. They provide selected graphic novels in Pdf-format and some comic strip series. They won the German independed comic award (special prize of the jury) in the same year. While comic strip syndicates had been present online since the mid 1990s, traditional comic book publishers, such as Marvel and Slave Labour Graphics, didn't begin making serious digital efforts until 2006 and 2007.[29] Community The growth of webcomics has also resulted in the growth of online communities around webcomics. There are fanbases that artists foster through the use of forums, fan sections and blogs, and many artists maintain close relationships with their fans.[30] The artists themselves also create communities through the exchanges of emails, links, forum posts as well as art in the form of guest filler strips and cross-overs, and band together in collectives.[31] There are also webcomic communities emerging through the general webcomic sites that cover the medium through news and articles such as Comixpedia and the blog Fleen. Sites providing hosting and other services, e.g. Comic Genesis, Drunk Duck or buzzComix, also tend to aggregate communities.[32] As with the Internet, the webcomic community has already seen much controversy. Since the nature of a webcomic is closely tied to quality as well as popularity, flame wars can ensue especially if a controversy involves a particularly popular webcomic and/or its artist. Many of these controversies are caused when webcomic artists post an opinionated piece, whether it is that day's update or news post. Rivalries—imagined or not—between different artists are also a common spark to the flame. The controversy can also be fanned by a particular webcomic's fanbase.[32] Business Usually, webcomics artists have to pay for the costs of art supplies, server hosting and other expenses out of their own pocket, making most webcomics labors of love rather than money-making opportunities. For webcomics who pay for their own hosting, bandwidth is a concern; the more popular the comic becomes, the more costly hosting becomes. There are a variety of webcomic hosting sites; some provide free hosting but require advertising, others are paid for and have no such requirements. Webcomic-oriented hosts will often provide software to reduce the technical knowledge required to set up a webcomic and its corresponding webpages. There are different ways for webcomic artists to earn money, such as donations, advertising, and merchandising. Some use tip jars (through PayPal, for instance) or solicit donations through drives. Some sell merchandise featuring their artwork, or sell their artwork directly, sometimes under commission. If a webcomic has enough traffic, advertising and/or subscription revenue can also be generated. Some successful webcomics have subsequently been reprinted in compilations, often self-published. Examples of webcomics in print include PvP, Penny Arcade, Sluggy Freelance, and Megatokyo, as well as many others. Some artists are able to work on their webcomics full-time without needing a day job to support it. This group of "professional webcomic artists" includes James Kochalka of American Elf,[33] Jeph Jacques of Questionable Content,[34] Brian Clevinger of 8-Bit Theater,[35] Eric Millikin of Fetus-X,[36] Tim Buckley of Ctrl+Alt+Del,[37] and many others. Most of these artists began their comics as a hobby, but succeeded to the point that they could live off of donations and merchandise. In addition to individual artists' efforts to profit from webcomics, there are various Internet entrepreneurs striving to develop business models as well. Scott McCloud, a long-time supporter of using micropayments to fund webcomics, was an advisor for the micropayment company BitPass. Some webcomic publishers, such as the Modern Tales family of sites, have used a subscription model. Awards A number of comic awards have added categories for comics published on the web. The Eagle Awards established a Favourite Web-based Comic category in 2000, and the Ignatz Awards followed the next year by introducing an Outstanding Online Comic category in 2001. After having nominated webcomics in several of their tradition print-comics categories, the Eisner Awards began awarding comics in the Best Digital Comic category in 2005. In 2006 the Harvey Awards established a Best Online Comics Work category, and in 2007 the Shuster Awards began an Outstanding Canadian Web Comic Creator Award. The Web Cartoonist's Choice Awards[38][39] consists of a number of awards that have been handed out annually since 2001. The award has an online award ceremony which is essentially a series of comics depicting the "ceremony" by a variety of artists. The 2007 awards also had a real-life awards ceremony at Megacon. The Clickburg Webcomic Awards (also known as "the Clickies") has been handed out annually since 2005 at the Stripdagen Haarlem comic festival. The awards require the recipient to be active in the Benelux countries, with the exception of one international award.[40] Fountain:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webcomic Comic Online (Less)
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6, 01:18, 2008-04-22 10:21:38 Description: Curtis Woodhouse yesterday claimed his fifth straight win since turning professional and dedicated the victory to former Sheffield United chairman Derek Dooley, who died earlier this month aged 78. (More) Curtis Woodhouse yesterday claimed his fifth straight win since turning professional and dedicated the victory to former Sheffield United chairman Derek Dooley, who died earlier this month aged 78. The footballer-turned-boxer, who still plays on a part-time basis for Rushden & Diamonds in the Blue Square Premier, stopped Matt Seawright after just three rounds at United's Academy headquarters in Sheffield. It was another tentative but significant step towards competing for an area title, while the former England Under-21 midfielder's ultimate aim is to become crowned British champion. Dooley, meanwhile, was a legendary football figure in the Steel City and was fondly remembered by Woodhouse, who made 104 appearances for the Blades before moving to Birmingham for £1million in 2001. Woodhouse made his debut for United aged 17 and at 19 became the club's youngest-ever captain - a record he still holds today. "This win is for Derek Dooley because when I was a young kid at Sheffield United he was fantastic to everybody," said the welterweight. "Someone recently asked me what I remembered about Derek and I once went into his office and he was asking me how I was getting on. "He also asked me about my dad; he knew my dad, mum and brother and sister all by their first names. "That was a nice touch and I remember leaving the room feeling about 10ft tall. "Whenever I speak to the rest of the lads, they say the same about Derek; he knew everyone's families by name and it takes a special man to be like that. "He knew everybody and having lost my dad last year I know how Derek's family must be feeling at the moment." Woodhouse is scheduled to fight again next month and added: "In six months to a year I'll be ready to get in the ring with anybody." (Less)
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7, 04:24, 2008-04-29 06:44:30 Description: L.A. Lakers 107, Denver 101 (F)
DENVER, April 28 (AP) -- The Denver Nuggets finally gave the Los Angeles Lakers a good fight.
No surrender on this night. No frustration fouls filling up the (More) L.A. Lakers 107, Denver 101 (F)
DENVER, April 28 (AP) -- The Denver Nuggets finally gave the Los Angeles Lakers a good fight.
No surrender on this night. No frustration fouls filling up the fourth quarter of another blowout.
No matter. The Lakers dispatched the tempestuous Nuggets anyway.
Kobe Bryant scored 14 of his 31 points over the final 5 1/2 minutes Monday night, leading the Lakers to a 107-101 victory and a sweep of their first-round series.
"He is unbelievable," Luke Walton said of Bryant, his teammates and one of the MVP favorites. "It's always so comforting knowing you have the best closer in basketball. They were making huge plays down the stretch, but Kobe came right back to do whatever it took: huge plays, steals or an incredible shots like that fadeaway over Kenyon Martin from the top of the key. He wanted it badly tonight and we followed his lead."
Pau Gasol added 21 points in the Lakers' first sweep of a playoff series since whitewashing New Jersey in the 2002 NBA finals, the last time they won it all.
The Lakers will meet the winner of the Utah-Houston series, which the Jazz lead 3-1, in the Western Conference semifinals.
The Nuggets won 50 games this season for the first time in two decades, and they did it in the power-packed Western Conference. But they were no match for the top-seeded Lakers, who are 25-5 with Gasol in the lineup.
Gasol led the way early, scoring 18 first-half points, and Bryant took over in the waning minutes, scoring nine straight points in every way -- a turnaround jumper, a 3-pointer, a driving layup and a 15-foot floater -- to give the Lakers a 97-96 lead.
"It feels good to win the way that we won today," Bryant said.
When Walton made a wide-open 3 from the right corner, the Lakers went ahead 100-96 with 2:37 left, and Martin and Carmelo Anthony soon fouled out. Bryant made three free throws and a jumper after that.
Anthony accused his team of quitting in Game 3 and he insisted he wasn't going to let that happen Monday night. He was right. The Nuggets didn't lay down, even when they fell behind by 13 points in the first half. They stormed back to make it a seesaw game in the second half.
But again, Los Angeles had the answers and sent the Nuggets to their first-ever sweep in a seven-game series.
Anthony fouled out with 1:19 left and Bryant made one free throw for a 101-96 lead. After Nene's slam dunk, Bryant's running bank shot make it 103-98.
Marcus Camby's first points since the series shifted to Denver came on a 3-pointer from the left corner with 33 seconds left, cutting the Lakers' lead to 103-101, but Gasol maneuvered underneath for a dunk, and Bryant added two free throws with 18 seconds left.
Lamar Odom had 14 points and 12 rebounds for Los Angeles and Vladimir Radmanovic scored 12 points.
J.R. Smith led the Nuggets with 26 points, while Allen Iverson had 22 and Anthony 21.
The Nuggets were bounced in the first round for the fifth straight season -- only this time, they didn't even win their customary one game, suffering their first sweep since San Antonio beat them 3-0 in 1995, when the first round was best-of-five.
"That's disappointing," Anthony said. "I don't know what else to say about that. All you got to do is try to come back next year and try to start all over again."
The Nuggets have great players who just don't play great together.
"They have a lot of talent," Bryant said. "But a lot of times it's not necessarily the amount of talent you have on a team but it's the chemistry within that talent and how well you play together.
"I'm very fortunate to be on a team where everybody just meshes. We all jell together. We all work well with one another. And that's really the key."
The Nuggets couldn't keep Los Angeles out of the lane for easy layups and dunks and they made the silly mistakes that the Lakers avoided, like the missed dunks by Nene and Anthony, who blew an alley-oop rim-rattler that bounced out of bounds at halfcourt in the third quarter.
Anthony trotted back downcourt, laughing all the way.
"I don't know what I did wrong," Anthony said. "I just bounced it off the rim. It was one of those dunks that wouldn't go down."
Moments later, he picked up his fourth foul, and it looked like the Nuggets were ready to surrender for the summer.
Then, out of nowhere, they made a game of it, taking their first lead of the night on Linas Kleiza's step-back 11-footer that put Denver ahead 73-71, igniting the crowd.
The Lakers righted themselves and took a 79-77 lead into the back-and-forth fourth quarter, which ended with the Nuggets walking dejectedly off the court, including Nene, who overcame testicular cancer, and Martin, who resurrected his career by becoming the first professional athlete to return to stardom after microfracture surgery on both knees. (Less)
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The creator - El Creador - For Stick
Webcomics, also known as online comics and internet comics, are comics that are available to read on the Internet. Many are (More) http://www.soyelcreador.com.ar
The creator - El Creador - For Stick
Webcomics, also known as online comics and internet comics, are comics that are available to read on the Internet. Many are exclusively published online, while some are published in print but maintain a web archive for either commercial or artistic reasons. With the Internet's easy access to an audience, webcomics run the gamut from traditional cartoon strips to graphic novels and beyond.
Webcomics are similar to self-published print comics in that almost anyone can create their own webcomic and publish it on the Web. There are well over 18,000 webcomics currently online[1] with very few of them being financially self-sustaining.
Medium
There are several differences between web and conventional print publishing of comics.
With webcomics, the formal restrictions of the traditional newspaper or magazine format can be lifted, allowing artists to take advantage of the web's unique capabilities. Scott McCloud, one of the first advocates of webcomics, has pioneered the idea of the infinite canvas,[2] where, rather than being confined to normal print dimensions, artists are free to spread out in any direction indefinitely with their comics, as demian5 has done with his scrolling When I Am King.[3] Other comic artists, such as Mark Fiore with his Flash-based editorial cartoons, have experimented by incorporating interactivity and animation.[4] Still, many if not most webcomics take traditional forms. Some, such as Scott Kurtz's PvP[5] and Tatsuya Ishida's Sinfest,[6] appear stylistically similar to black-and-white newspaper comic strips. This gag-a-day format allows for quicker, more frequent updates, potentially allowing an artist to build up an audience quickly. Other webcomics are presented in the same manner as traditional comic books, manga and graphic novels. These comics, such as Fred Gallagher's Megatokyo[7] and Gene Yang's American Born Chinese,[8] come in a page form rather than a strip form and tend to focus more on story than gags.
Several self-published comic books, such as Carla Speed McNeil's Finder[9] and Phil & Kaja Foglio's Girl Genius,[10] have stopped publishing individual print comics and instead serialise their content as webcomics, in an effort to reach a larger audience. They then only publish printed trade paperback collections.
Some webcomic artists publish comics that do not use traditional hand-drawn artwork. Sprite comics use copied and pasted video game sprites for characters. Similarly, some webcomics are created using clip art, found art and fumetti or photo-comics. Joey Comeau and Emily Horne's A Softer World, for example, is made by photography overlaid with strips of typewriter-style text.[11] Artistic expression in these ready-made comics is funneled primarily into writing. Some artists, such as Ryan North of Dinosaur Comics, have taken copy-pasting of art to an extreme, with every daily strip having identical art, with only the text changing.[12] Pixel art, such as that created by Richard Stevens of Diesel Sweeties, is similar to that of sprite comics but instead uses original low-resolution work created by the artist.[13] There has also been experimentation with 3D art in webcomics.
Webcomics that are independently published are not subject to the content restrictions of publishers or comic syndicates, enjoying an artistic freedom similar to underground and alternative comics. Some webcomics stretch the boundaries of taste, taking advantage of the fact that Internet censorship is virtually nonexistent. The content of webcomics can still cause problems, such as Leisure Town artist Tristan Farnon's legal trouble after creating a homoerotic Dilbert parody,[14] or the Catholic League's protest of Fetus-X artist Eric Millikin's depictions of Jesus.[15]
Webcomics which have built up significant archives will often publish collections of strips in books. Those in the form of either newspaper strips or comic books often publish in their respective forms, while artists who create webcomics with nonstandard formats find book publishing more difficult.
History
Among the earliest online comics were T.H.E. Fox which was published on Compuserve and Quantum Link in 1986,[16] Where the Buffalo Roam which was published on FTP and usenet in 1991,[17] Netboy which was published on the web in the summer of 1993,[18] Doctor Fun which was published on the web in September of 1993.[18] and NetComics Weekly from Finnish Comics Society, which started in mid 1994[19] and ran through 1999. Argon Zark!, which first appeared in June of 1995, and Kevin and Kell, premiering in September of the same year, may not be among the first webcomics, but they certainly can be said to be among the longest running as they are still being published.
Other comics lay claim to be first, or at least setting the trend, within different genres and art styles.The Polymer City Chronicles which began bi-weekly updates on March 13th, 1995[20] has the claim to be the first video gaming themed webcomic. Bob and George, which began to be presented daily in April 2000, was not the first sprite comic on the web, but is often identified as the one that set the trend. In August 2000, Twisted Kaiju Theater debuted. It started updating three times a week before settling on a twice a week schedule. It was not the first photo comic on the web, but is generally recognized as the one that set the trend. It is inspired by Twisted Toyfare Theater, which is published in ToyFare magazine.
The late ninties saw the number of webcomics increase drastically. Sabrina Online first appeared a year later in September of 1996. A year later, in 1997, Goats appeared (in April), followed by Sluggy Freelance (in August), Roomies! (in September), Newshounds and User Friendly (both in November). Penny Arcade, PvP, Jerkcity, and Pokey the Penguin began a year later.
In August 2000, Scott McCloud's Reinventing Comics, half of which consisted of a treatise on webcomics, was published. Though sometimes controversial, McCloud was one of the first advocates of digital comics and remains an influential figure in the webcomics field. His theories have sometimes led to debates about where webcomics should go and what, precisely, they are. McCloud's advocacy of micropayments has also been a source of debate.[21][22]
In July 2000, Austin Osueke launched eigoMANGA a web portal that published original online manga "webmanga". Within this year, eigoMANGA brought comic book industry attention to webcomics after being featured in many comic book web magazines articles and later appearing in the March 2001 issue of Wizard Magazine.
In March 2000, Chris Crosby, Crosby's mother Teri, and Darren Bleuel founded the webcomics portal Keenspot.[23][24] KeenSpot features invited webcomics artists selected for their popularity, talent and/or quality, offering free hosting, but much like its predecessor Big Panda, taking 50% of advertising revenues. Crosby and Bleuel also started a free webcomic hosting service in July 2000, originally called KeenSpace but renamed Comic Genesis in July 2005.
In 2001, the subscription webcomics site Cool Beans World was launched after a high profile publicity campaign including extensive print advertising. It won Internet Magazine's "Site of the Month" award in October 2001.[25] Contributors included, amongst others, UK-based comic book creators Pat Mills, Simon Bisley, John Bolton and Kevin O'Neill, and the author Clive Barker.[26] Serialised content included Scarlet Traces and Marshal Law.
In March 2001, Shannon Denton and Patrick Coyle launched Komikwerks.com serving free strips from comics and animation professionals. The site launched with 9 titles including Astounding Space Thrills by Steve Conley, Buzzboy by John Gallagher, and Johnny Smackpants by Coyle.
On March 2, 2002, Joey Manley founded Modern Tales, offering subscription-based webcomics.[27] The Modern Tales spin-off serializer followed in October of 2002, then came girlamatic and Graphic Smash in March and September of 2003 respectively.
By 2005, webcomics hosting had become a business in its own right with sites such as Joey Manley's Webcomics Nation.[28]
2005 European alternative comic artists started the screen comic publisher electrocomics.com. They provide selected graphic novels in Pdf-format and some comic strip series. They won the German independed comic award (special prize of the jury) in the same year.
While comic strip syndicates had been present online since the mid 1990s, traditional comic book publishers, such as Marvel and Slave Labour Graphics, didn't begin making serious digital efforts until 2006 and 2007.[29]
Community
The growth of webcomics has also resulted in the growth of online communities around webcomics. There are fanbases that artists foster through the use of forums, fan sections and blogs, and many artists maintain close relationships with their fans.[30] The artists themselves also create communities through the exchanges of emails, links, forum posts as well as art in the form of guest filler strips and cross-overs, and band together in collectives.[31] There are also webcomic communities emerging through the general webcomic sites that cover the medium through news and articles such as Comixpedia and the blog Fleen. Sites providing hosting and other services, e.g. Comic Genesis, Drunk Duck or buzzComix, also tend to aggregate communities.[32]
As with the Internet, the webcomic community has already seen much controversy. Since the nature of a webcomic is closely tied to quality as well as popularity, flame wars can ensue especially if a controversy involves a particularly popular webcomic and/or its artist. Many of these controversies are caused when webcomic artists post an opinionated piece, whether it is that day's update or news post. Rivalries—imagined or not—between different artists are also a common spark to the flame. The controversy can also be fanned by a particular webcomic's fanbase.[32]
Business
Usually, webcomics artists have to pay for the costs of art supplies, server hosting and other expenses out of their own pocket, making most webcomics labors of love rather than money-making opportunities. For webcomics who pay for their own hosting, bandwidth is a concern; the more popular the comic becomes, the more costly hosting becomes. There are a variety of webcomic hosting sites; some provide free hosting but require advertising, others are paid for and have no such requirements. Webcomic-oriented hosts will often provide software to reduce the technical knowledge required to set up a webcomic and its corresponding webpages.
There are different ways for webcomic artists to earn money, such as donations, advertising, and merchandising. Some use tip jars (through PayPal, for instance) or solicit donations through drives. Some sell merchandise featuring their artwork, or sell their artwork directly, sometimes under commission. If a webcomic has enough traffic, advertising and/or subscription revenue can also be generated. Some successful webcomics have subsequently been reprinted in compilations, often self-published. Examples of webcomics in print include PvP, Penny Arcade, Sluggy Freelance, and Megatokyo, as well as many others.
Some artists are able to work on their webcomics full-time without needing a day job to support it. This group of "professional webcomic artists" includes James Kochalka of American Elf,[33] Jeph Jacques of Questionable Content,[34] Brian Clevinger of 8-Bit Theater,[35] Eric Millikin of Fetus-X,[36] Tim Buckley of Ctrl+Alt+Del,[37] and many others. Most of these artists began their comics as a hobby, but succeeded to the point that they could live off of donations and merchandise.
In addition to individual artists' efforts to profit from webcomics, there are various Internet entrepreneurs striving to develop business models as well. Scott McCloud, a long-time supporter of using micropayments to fund webcomics, was an advisor for the micropayment company BitPass. Some webcomic publishers, such as the Modern Tales family of sites, have used a subscription model.
Awards
A number of comic awards have added categories for comics published on the web. The Eagle Awards established a Favourite Web-based Comic category in 2000, and the Ignatz Awards followed the next year by introducing an Outstanding Online Comic category in 2001. After having nominated webcomics in several of their tradition print-comics categories, the Eisner Awards began awarding comics in the Best Digital Comic category in 2005. In 2006 the Harvey Awards established a Best Online Comics Work category, and in 2007 the Shuster Awards began an Outstanding Canadian Web Comic Creator Award.
The Web Cartoonist's Choice Awards[38][39] consists of a number of awards that have been handed out annually since 2001. The award has an online award ceremony which is essentially a series of comics depicting the "ceremony" by a variety of artists. The 2007 awards also had a real-life awards ceremony at Megacon.
The Clickburg Webcomic Awards (also known as "the Clickies") has been handed out annually since 2005 at the Stripdagen Haarlem comic festival. The awards require the recipient to be active in the Benelux countries, with the exception of one international award.[40]
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298, 05:29, 2007-02-12 15:58:16 Description: STRAPPING YOUNG LAD "Velvet Kervorkian" in Sacramento 2005 Live @ the Boardwalk also on the bill were Fear Factory, Mnemic & Darkane. Go to capitalchaos.net to see the interview with (More) STRAPPING YOUNG LAD "Velvet Kervorkian" in Sacramento 2005 Live @ the Boardwalk also on the bill were Fear Factory, Mnemic & Darkane. Go to capitalchaos.net to see the interview with Devin Townsend! http://strappingyounglad.com Strapping Young Lad is an influential progressive extreme metal band from Canada, started by Devin Townsend in 1994. The band's music is a fusion of thrash, grindcore, industrial, and progressive metal. http://myspace.com/strappingyounglad History
Strapping Young Lad (usually abbreviated as SYL or Strapping) began as a solo project by Canadian musician Devin Townsend. Once he had completed his work as vocalist on Steve Vai's Sex and Religion and that album's subsequent tour, he recorded the majority of the instruments (except drums by Adrian White; excluding where drum machine is used) on the debut album, Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing.
Strapping Young Lad "kanji" logo
Strapping Young Lad "kanji" logo
Rather than remain a solo project, additional members and the release of their album City saw SYL secure their line-up permanently. City was released to a huge response, prompting Kerrang! magazine to call it one of the heaviest albums ever.
After recording several very successful solo albums, Townsend founded The Devin Townsend Band in late 2002 as a separate entity with a different line-up to that of SYL, and the two bands have since existed in tandem; albeit with somewhat divergent musical directions.
SYL's third album, the self titled Strapping Young Lad, marked the band's first new release on Devin's own label, Hevy Devy Records, which was founded just after the release of City and is managed by Devin and his wife Tracy. Strapping toured heavily throughout 2003 and 2004 making stops in the United States, Europe, Japan and Australia.
In early 2004, Devin advertised on the band's official forum for fans to join SYL for a free show at the Commodore in Vancouver. This show was filmed and released as the first DVD from SYL: For Those Aboot to Rock: Live at the Commodore (the title being a pun on the band's Canadian heritage and the anthemic song "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)" by AC/DC). Blame Canada, the infamous anti-Canadian song from the South Park motion picture was played over the PA as intro music at most SYL shows in 2003 and 2004.
Strapping Young Lad's fourth album, Alien was released March 22, 2005, to a mixture of reviews, mostly favouring the progressive element Devin Townsend continues to bring to extreme metal. The band spent a considerable part of 2005 touring North America and Europe in support of the album. They entered the studio in March 2006 to record their follow-up, titled The New Black - which was released in July 2006. In addition, Strapping Young Lad embarked on a short festival tour of Europe in June (e.g., Download Festival at Castle Donington, England), and were added to the bill of the prestigious Ozzfest, where they played to some of their largest audiences thus far, in July and August 2006.
Prior to embarking on Ozzfest 2006, Strapping Young Lad flew into New York City to shoot a music video for the song "Wrong Side" with director David Brodsky. The video can be seen at the My Good Eye production company website (www.mgenyc.com [1]). Brodsky hired professional ballerinas to enhance the "heaven" set up and to "flit around Devin". A consummate professional and frontman, much of Devin's moves were ad-libbed. Brodsky is quoted as saying that "there is nothing I can tell him to do that he didn't already think to do, so I just hit the playback button and watch him do his magic". Interestingly, the majority of the band's outfits and gear were "misplaced" by the airline prompting the band and production crew to quickly gather formal-wear and instruments on the day of shoot, which happened to be the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend 2006. However, the airline managed to recover and deliver the band's gear in time for the final set-up of the day, hence the different guitars and bass guitar from the "heaven" set to the "hell" set. Long-time Brodsky collaborator, Mike Milia, co-produced and was the Director of Photography. The video aired numerous times on MTV2's HeadBanger's Ball during the summer of 2006 as well as collecting tens of thousands of internet views on popular websites such as YouTube and MySpace.
"Wrong Side" was nominated for Best Video of 2006 on MTV2's Headbanger's Ball.
Devin's comments about the album and 2006 live shows: "The recording process went amazingly well, and STRAPPING as a whole is really excited about this effort. We were very inspired with the idea of doing Ozzfest, and the concept we are running with on this record is really based around abhorring the current music scene, yet being a part of it in some weird way. SYL is ready to be a subversive product for the unwitting 14-year-olds to scream along with. We also intend to sprinkle a little ugly around all the pretty bands this year. You can think of us as the proverbial pubic hair in the cheesecake of this year's festival. We are ugly, large and angry. We have also been around longer as a band than 90% the other bands. Most of all, we're just really excited to be a part of Ozzfest and this summer is going to be crazy." http://hevydevy.com Strapping Young Lad's future is currently somewhat uncertain, as Devin has recently commented that he's tired of it all.
At the end of the day, man, I'm just tired, and old, and bald, and fat, and grouchy, and bored. You know? So I was just like, I'm going to make this record, and do this stupid Ozzfest thing, and tell a bunch of stupid jokes in front of a lot of people at Download, then I'm just going to fuck off for a while. The bigger this gets, the less I care, to the point where I just need to go spend some time with my family. I don't wanna bastardise Strapping and all these other projects by doing it for the money. Strapping was about the big middle finger, and it still is, but I don't think it needs to go any further than this.
-- Devin Townsend, 2006 Terrorizer interview
Meanwhile, SYL drummer Gene Hoglan contradicts Devin to a degree with his comment;
"SYL is alive and kicking and is merely taking a break so they can invest some time home and recharge their batteries".
Hevy Devy Record's official website posted a press release which blamed a hectic touring and interview schedule for Devin's negative attitude, as well as his reluctance to embark on major tours and record label pressures. It also drew attention to the fact that Devin himself tends to think in extremes and what is decided one minute may well change the next. As of late 2006, Devin has retreated from the public eye to concentrate on his family and several non-SYL projects, so the band is currently considered to be on hold
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Contrary to the musical intensity, SYL songs also contain a hint of humour, self-parody, and is usually tongue-in-cheek. This can be seen in the either album titles (Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing, No Sleep 'Till Bedtime), song titles (Oh My Fucking God, Happy Camper, Satan's Ice Cream Truck) and lyrics ("I'll do anything to get some fucking sleep tonight" - Shitstorm), ("Love is a way of feeling less alone / So what's all the fuss about?!?" - Love?) However, since Devin himself has said on multiple occasions that Strapping Young Lad functions also as a conduit to pour out his "darker side" (as he has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder), it is sometimes hard to distinguish which lyrics are written as tongue-in-cheek. For example, he himself said that in order to get the mood for the Alien record, he stopped taking his medication for the disorder for a length of time, and the lyrics on that record are supposedly a reflection of some of his feelings during that time. http://downloadfestival.tv/mofo/watch/450/ Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing
* Released: April 4, 1995
* Chart Positions:
* U.S. Sales: 7,100 [3]
* Label(s): Century Media
* Singles: S.Y.L.
City
* Released: February 11, 1997
* Chart Positions:
* U.S. Sales: 9,300 [4]
* Label(s): Century Media
* Singles: Detox
SYL
* Released: February 11, 2003
* Chart Positions: #97 (U.S. Heatseekers)
* U.S. Sales: ?
* Label(s): Century Media
* Singles: Relentless
Alien
* Released: March 22, 2005
* Chart Positions: #32 (U.S. Heatseekers), #35 (Top Independent Albums)
* U.S. Sales: ?
* Label(s): Century Media
* Singles: Love?, Zen
The New Black
* Released: July 11, 2006
* Chart Positions: #200 (U.S.)
* U.S. Sales: ?
* Label(s): Century Media
* Singles: Wrong Side
[edit] Live albums
* No Sleep 'Till Bedtime (1998)
[edit] Videography
* For Those Aboot To Rock: Live at the Commodore (DVD, 2004)
[edit] Compilations
* Tribute to Judas Priest (1996,contributes cover of "Exciter")
* Tribute to Judas Priest, Vol.2 (1996, contributes cover of "Sinner")
* We Reach: The Music of the Melvins (2005, contributes cover of "Zodiac")
* The Best of Taste of Chaos Two. (2007, contributes "Wrong Side")
[edit] Music videos
* "S.Y.L." from Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing (1995)
* "Detox" from City (1997, video formed in 2001)
* "Relentless" from Strapping Young Lad (2003)
* "Love?" from Alien (2005)
* "Zen" from Alien (2005)
* "Wrong Side" from The New Black (2006)
[edit] Former lineup
* Devin Townsend - Vocals, Guitars and Keyboards
* Jed Simon - Guitars, Backing Vocals
* Byron Stroud - Bass, Backing Vocals
* Gene Hoglan - Drums and Percussion
In live performances, SYL also recruit a keyboardist which usually changes on every tour. Their latest keyboardist is once again Will Campagna who previously handled keyboard duties. Previous keyboardists have been Munesh Sami and John Morgan.
[edit] Tenet
Tenet is heavy metal band started by Simon and Hoglan (Hoglan is no longer in the band).
It has released only a demo due to its members' commitment to Strapping Young Lad. It can be downloaded off of Tenet's message board on the official website (Less)
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The K-ration was an individual daily combat food ration which was introduced by the United States Army during World War II. It was intended to last for a day and provided three courses: (More) K-ration
The K-ration was an individual daily combat food ration which was introduced by the United States Army during World War II. It was intended to last for a day and provided three courses: breakfast, dinner (lunch) and supper. While it was intended that the three meals be eaten in the named order, they were not always issued in this manner.
History
In 1941, Dr. Ancel Keys (a University of Minnesota physiologist) was assigned by the U.S. War Department to design a non-perishable, ready-to-eat meal that could fit in a soldier's pocket. Keys went to a local supermarket to choose foods that would be inexpensive, but still be enough to provide energy. He purchased hard biscuits, dry sausages, hard candy, and chocolate bars. He then tested his 28-ounce, 3,200 calorie (871 gram, 13,400 kJ) meals on six soldiers in a nearby army base. The meals only gained "palatable" and "better than nothing" ratings from the soldiers, but were successful in relieving hunger and providing sufficient energy. The Army added a few extra items and named the packs K-rations, possibly in honor of Dr. Keys.
Developed using ideas from the USAAF's bailout ration, the K-ration first saw use in 1942, when it was issued to U.S. Airborne troops for testing. Initial reports praised it for the variety of the foods incorporated, as well as the light weight. Also mentioned by some was the danger of over reliance, which could cause the three meals to become monotonous if issued for long periods of time. Due to its use by Airborne troops, however, the K-ration was thereafter viewed as being a successful, lightweight, and easily-issued source of food for front-line troops.
All meals contained two packages of dried biscuits, cigarettes, gum, sugar (granulated, cubed, or compressed), and a key (dubbed a P-38) to open a small canned portion. Items specific to the Breakfast meal were canned meat and eggs, a fruit bar, and instant coffee. Dinner (lunch) items consisted of canned cheese and a lemon (early), orange, or grape (late) drink packet. The Supper package contained canned meat, toilet paper, a bouillon packet, and a lemon, orange, or grape drink packet. Late production meals had a disposable wooden spoon. In total, the three meals provided about 3,000 calories. The K-ration was produced by the Cracker Jack company with the waxed paper ration box about the same size as the Cracker Jack box.
The U.S. Army M-1943 herringbone twill (HBT) fatigue uniform had simplifed but large pockets that were designed to be able to hold a K-Ration box.
The C-ration was the only ration comparable to the K-ration in widespread issue, with six cans comprising one full ration. Introduced during the late 1930s, it was heavier, with less variety in meals, but more calories.
While fighting in the European Theater of Operations, the US Army discovered that troops quickly got tired of the K-ration, some being forced to eat it for months on end. As it was based on an emergency ration, the K-ration provided roughly 800--1,200 calories fewer than required by highly active men. Often, a secondary food source was issued, such as a D-ration, or fresh oranges, in an attempt to bring up the calorie count. By war's end, millions of K-rations had been produced, but the army had lost the use for them. While the ration would continue to be re-issued through fighting in Korea (and later), it was not produced much later than 1945.
Ancel Keys
Ancel Benjamin Keys (January 26, 1904 -- November 20, 2004) was an American scientist who studied the influence of diet on health. In particular, he hypothesised that different kinds of dietary fat had different effects on health.
In addition to his role in establishing modern cardiovascular disease (CVD) epidemiology, Keys was closely associated with two famous diets: K-rations, formulated as balanced meals for combat soldiers in World War II; and the "Mediterranean diet", which he popularized with his wife Margaret. Science, diet, and health have been central themes of his professional and private lives.
Early life
Keys attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he received a B.A. in economics and political science (1925), an M.S. in biology (1929), and is a '30 University of California, San Diego Alumus receiving a Ph.D. in oceanography and biology from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.[1] He earned a second Ph.D. in physiology at Cambridge in 1938. In 1936, he became a professor at the University of Minnesota, where he established the Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene. Keys directed the laboratory from 1939 until his retirement in 1975. (Less)
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Accelerate into the world of Motorola Stereo Bluetooth technology with the Motorola Bluetooth Automotive Music & Hands-free System T605. The T605 is a fun way to stay (More) www.hypeitoff.com
Accelerate into the world of Motorola Stereo Bluetooth technology with the Motorola Bluetooth Automotive Music & Hands-free System T605. The T605 is a fun way to stay connected to the people and the music you love with hands-free convenience while on-the-move. Leveraging hands-free and Bluetooth Stereo profiles, the T605 offers one seamless solution providing access to digital music and phone calls directly through the cars sound system. Enabling each device to be in tune with the other, the T605 is designed to pause the music when a call comes in and resume the music when the call ends. Start your engine wired or wireless, youre ready to roll with the T605!
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Make the most of your time in the car. The Motorola T605 enables you to receive calls through your cars sound system and listen to music wirelessly from your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or a MP3 player without the worry of missing a call. As an added bonus, you can also have a wired connection to a MP3 player with the 3.5 millimeter standard stereo jack. Whether you have your music and calls from separate devices or just one, initial setup is a breeze with Motorolas exclusive EasyPairTM technology.
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The T605 was designed to optimize the experience of answering calls in the car with the latest technology to reduce echo and noise in order to minimize background sounds. With an automatic volume adjustment, the T605 will adjust the volume as background noise increases. For added value, a full suite of audio capabilities allow you to talk over the person on the other end, but still hear each other at the same time. You will forget youre in the car alone and will feel as though you are face-to-face.
Ready to Rock and Talk All Night
You might run out of gas but you wont run out of battery. The Motorola T605 is always charged and ready to go! The T605 enables users to enjoy seamless, uninterrupted conversations at any time. Just turn on the ignition and the T605 automatically syncs with the mobile device so users can continue that important call. Complete with a sleek, dynamic finish and an improved user interface for intuitive navigation, this hands-free system promises ease-of-use.
SUMMARY OF FEATURES
• Bluetooth wireless technology 2.0
• Clear sound with latest echo and noise cancellation technology
• Automatic volume adjustment for intuitive control
• Convenient dialing (works with phones that have voice dialing)
• 3.5mm stereo port to support a digital music player
• Bluetooth Music mutes when calls come in and resumes when the call ends
• Bluetooth stereo supports Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
• Professional installation and an adapter harness allows for custom integration into the car sound system
Motorola Bluetooth Automotive Music & Hands-free System T605 is expected to be available in Q1 2007. For more information regarding pricing and product availability in your region, please check with your local Motorola representative.
* This device supports Bluetooth Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP,) Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP,) Headset, and Hands-free profiles. In order for Bluetooth devices to communicate with one another, they must utilize the same Bluetooth profile. To determine the profiles supported by other Motorola devices, visit www.hellomoto.com/bluetooth. For other devices, contact their respective manufacturer.
Certain Bluetooth features including those listed may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices, or by certain wireless carriers. Contact your wireless carrier about feature availability and functionality.
The use of wireless phones while driving may cause distraction. Discontinue a call if you cant concentrate on driving. Additionally, the use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these products. (Less)
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109, 01:44, 2009-03-03 00:13:27 Description: The brand new trailer for Aaron Fisher's soft back version of the 'Paper Engine'. It was shot and edited by Wayne Houchin, and scored by none other than Dana Hocking.
Softbound 126 (More) The brand new trailer for Aaron Fisher's soft back version of the 'Paper Engine'. It was shot and edited by Wayne Houchin, and scored by none other than Dana Hocking.
Softbound 126 pages.
Now Available here:
http://www.leeasher.com/store/books/paper_engine.html
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Larry Jennings remarked that Aaron Fisher was the most promising young card magician he had seen in the past twenty years. John Thompson says, "The material in this book is top notch, and I guarantee it will enhance the repertoire of any serious student of card magic immensely." Praise for Aaron Fisher's work has spread through the inner circles of card magic for several years, resulting in a growing demand for information on the innovative techniques and card magic devised by Fisher; magic with which he has been impressing and amazing audiences of all calibers.
The Paper Engine begins with a thorough explanation of Aaron Fisher's handling of the half pass, a handling unlike any other in that there are no overt turns, sweeps, or squaring of the cards used to hide the sleight. Fisher's gravity half pass is done in the small motion of raising the deck from dealing position to the fingertips. There is no other perceptible action—yet the sleight is invisible from all sides. The details of this one move have been wondered about and coveted for years.
Equally innovative are Fisher's approaches to the bluff pass, diminishing lift sequence, multiple shift, switches and controls. And last but not least is his one-handed method for causing a card to pop face up suddenly from the center of a face-down pack.
The Paper Engine, though, is much more than a collection of technical innovation. Supporting the sleights are nineteen excellent and powerful tricks that rely on them. These are not constructions cobbled together to illustrate how the sleights might be applied. The tricks are all audience-tried-and-tested pieces of magical entertainment, drawn from Aaron Fisher's professional repertoire. And all sleights and tricks are supplemented with observations on presentation, practicality, psychology, and theatrical theory, expressed with a clarity and candor that will surprise readers.
The Paper Engine is Aaron Fisher's first book, and for it he has chosen only what he considers his top card material, to which he has added two exceptional tricks by Gordon Bean that use his techniques. Aaron and his co-author John Lovick have striven to provide a text that teaches clearly and succinctly on many levels. They are aided in this by Damon Webster who supplies 160 state-of-the-art photos. The result is a work that, rather than spinning its wheels in well-worn ruts, drives the craft of card magic forward into the future.
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"Before reading this book I was looking to find something that can teach me more card sleights and unique tricks and that are impromptu where I can just do a trick with a normal pack of cards. This book was exactly what I needed
Truth is, I never buy books. I am more of a person that learns from watching DVDs. However, since this book got so many great reviews and everyone has just been talking about the Gravity Half Pass I decided to go for it and I did not regret it. " -- Matt Tan
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"It taught me how vital it was to eliminate tension from my sleights and to execute them with a soft yet consistent touch on those elusive pressure points. By showing me how to do so, the Paper Engine has improved my card work immeasurably. " -- Wayne C.
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You won't master the techniques and methods taught in The Paper Engine overnight. However, you'll be amply rewarded for the time you spend on this material. Study this book and you'll misdirect audiences with new found ease, and your touch with cards will soften. Mastering the core concepts of tension, focus and design will help you grow as both a technician and as an entertainer. That's what this book is for. If you're ready to elevate your card magic, The Paper Engine will speed you on your journey.
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16, 04:42, 2009-08-23 00:04:35 Description: I went back to the old warehouse by my home, this time with three other people. I had to shoot a short film here, with actors. “Left for Dead”, a short I shot alone here, just was not good (More) I went back to the old warehouse by my home, this time with three other people. I had to shoot a short film here, with actors. “Left for Dead”, a short I shot alone here, just was not good enough. It was visual, but it held little story or substance. So we made a short at the rotten and creepy building. Before you read further, understand that this film had a budget of $0.00. I shot this yesterday and edited it this morning. Joe, Adam and Anthony met me at a shopping plaza about half a mile from the warehouse. We grabbed a coffee and I let them to the location. I traveled alone, my car was filled to the ceiling with equipment. I had packed my Sony HDV HVR-Z1U with the Letus35 Extreme, a bunch of film lenses, my dolly system, my jib, wireless mics, batteries, a Vinten tripod, a generator, a light kit, a fog machine, one pound of Boars Head roast beef and some chicken guts. As our two cars entered the dirt road that led to the decaying structure, I looked in the rearview to be sure no one was following us. This place is not posted, but it was dangerous. I was worried that one of use would leave with a flat tire. We ran over enough boards with rusted nails and broken glass to puncture a tire on a front-end loader. This was my first “actor” film and I looked forward to working with director and filmmaker, Joe Francazio. Had had done this sort of thing before, but never with me as the DP. I had known Adam for years. He was my utility at Boston Celtics TV network games and he too had made a few student films. Adam brought along his friend and actor Anthony. This was my first time meeting the guy. I liked Anthony immediately. Professional, dry witted and perfect for the part was had casted for him We entered the warehouse with just an outline I had written up the night before. I was drinking moonshine I got from a guy I hardly knew and this white lightning seemed to open my mind. We had no script. I was confident that Joe would be able to put it all together on site, while I directed the visual aspects of the film. We moved around the warehouse using ECM-77b lav mics with wireless belt packs for sound. The entire film was shot using the same 28mm f2.8 $30 Korean lens I used to shoot “Left for Dead”. I even left a polarizer filter on the entire time to keep it dark. Some of the shots were bumped to 9dB gain, but the grainy blacks added to the atmosphere of the picture. We used no lights. Every shot in the short was available light. I really liked using the beams of sunlight to backlight the actors. I did chase the sun in the final shot at the end and wished that I had fired up the genny and back lit Anthony while he laid dead on the ground. The beam of sun I was using moved to damn quick as we set up dolly track. The fog machine died yet again and we went without the desired smoky beams-of-light atmosphere. The generator stayed off almost the entire time. This shoot was rushed. I had to be at a job in a few hours to shoot behind the scenes of a hockey tournament held in Boston. Joe was excellent and kept the shoot on track and continued to feed the actors dialogue. Joe knew exactly what was needed and we only shot what we planned on using in the short. The shoot lasted just 3.5 hours. I edited the film in just under 2 hours. I was a breeze to edit because everything was right in front of me. All shots were done in chronological order, with the exception of two and in many scenes we nailed the take after two or three attempts. All audio you hear in the film was also recorded inside the warehouse. I had everything I needed in my edit browser ready to be dragged to the timeline. At the end of the film, Joe was the creature and was pulling that $10 a pound roast beef from inside Anthony’s jacket. Joe can’t stand roast beef, even if it was expensive Boars Head Brand! One strange thing that happened outside the warehouse was someone or something got into Joe’s car and went though his stuff. Nothing was stolen and nobody saw anything. This event could not be explained. A few bricks fell and nearly took out one of the actors and once Anthony was killed off, he busied himself by trying to add to the graffito-tag using old rusted stray paint cans. One shot that I wished I could have gotten was the lone lit and burning cigarette covered with blood left in the center of a room in the warehouse. Adam would have stumbled upon this and picked it up calling for Anthony. The reason we could not get this shot was because Anthony had smoked his last butt and the rest of us were non-smokers. I hope to put up many more of these projects with the help of Joe Francazio and soon, creative writer and actor, Chris Nicini. I am sure I will also work again with Adam and Anthony. Edited with Final Cut Pro and color corrected with “color corrector 3-way” filter. No vignette or color grading done with this short (using Magic Bullet Looks) because I ran out of time to meet my deadline. Music credit: Nine Inch Nails - Ghosts II - Tracks 32 and 36 More info on my webpage tomguilmette.com Joe took a few production still I will include in a Blog Entry on my site. (Less)
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14, 03:29, 2008-04-30 09:53:23 Description: YOU'RE NOT ALONE BARIS.WE WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER PRINCE OF PARADISE.WE PROUD OF YOU.
BARIS decided to apply because he saw an opportunity to get trained by professional trainers. In July 2004 (More) YOU'RE NOT ALONE BARIS.WE WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER PRINCE OF PARADISE.WE PROUD OF YOU.
BARIS decided to apply because he saw an opportunity to get trained by professional trainers. In July 2004 BARIS won the highly publicized "Akademi Turkiye" and together with this, he fell into the hearts of the millions in Turkey not only as a musician, singer and performer, but also with his wonderful character and always-friendly behaviours for every one he met.
Soon after winning Akademi Turkiye, BARIS released his first album "Islak Islak" and on August 2006, he released his second album "Dusmeden Bulutlarda Kosmam Gerek" both produced by Seyhan Music. He has music videos for his songs "Islak Islak", "Kimdir O", "Mavi" and "Amasra" from his first album.
He also has music videos for his songs "Vurdum En Dibine Kadar" and "Yaz Demedim" from his second album.
"Ben" and "Yeter Be" from his second album was written and composed by him.
During 2006, BARIS was the lead-role actor in the television serial named "Yalanci Yarim" (which was broadcasted all year long and continued during 2007 until we lost him with one of the most unfortunate car accidents took place in Bodrum) and at the same time he gave many live concerts in several parts of the country and with every day passing, he added thousands of fans from all age groups.
He also gave many charity concerts for the children of leukemia for whom BARIS cared so much and tried to provide them the best he could.
He has a lot of fans whom called themselves BAG ( = The Ones Who Understand BARIS) They have supported him since he joined the Akademi Turkiye. Baris called them : ''my big loving family''.
It is still hard to believe that we have lost him... We have lost a wonderful musician, performer and we lost the future number-one rock star... but above all, we lost a great man, a wonderful person, a benevolent, breadth human-being !
We lost the person with a personality that is very rare to find and impossible to be replaced and his absence will always be felt.
We lost him on 4th of July 2007 after 5 days of deep coma in Private Bodrum Hospital which he was brought after having a car accident on the same day he was born and on the way to his 29th birthday party in Bodrum.
Millions prayed for him to survive while he was in coma in the hospital for five days after the car-accident.
But we lost him !
We lost him while he was getting ready for his third album and when he was planning to make his place certain on the top !
Thousands of people attended his funeral in Amasra ... thousands of people cried after him while millions of people were sharing the same feelings while watching his funeral on the Television.
Rest in Peace BARIS !
Maybe you lived a very short life and maybe there were many things you planned to do.
However, you have showed to everyone all of the ethical values which people seemed to forget.
You have been the best sample for everyone !
Thank you for all you have done and thank you for the values you have showed and added to our lives.
We will never forget you BARIS !
We will always remember you with your smiling face !
THE PRIZES OF BARIS AKARSU
-Akademi Türkiye Music Contest First Prize Winner: June 2004
-Olay FM : The Best Runner-ups of 2005 : The Best Runner-Up
Rock Star
-Survey of Future Magazine: The Best Loved Rock Star of 2005
-Turuncu Media Group Organization GOLDEN NOTE MUSIC
AWARDS : The Best Pop Rock Star.
-Istanbul University Informatics Awards Ceremony: Cem Karaca
Special Prize
-USDER (International Health, Education and Social Services
Association) 1st Prize Winner in music branch in the Survey of
'The Bests of The Year'
-Cem KARACA SPECIAL PRIZE Expo channel (april 1st 2007)
-13th Kral Tv video music awards 1st Prize winner in the branch of 'The Best ROCK STAR' (09.05.2007) (Less)
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3, 04:15, 2009-07-19 05:03:15 Description: Highly Desired Building! This turn key, ready to move in fully renovated unit is ready for showing today. With the added split A/C system, this unit has all the bells and whistles. It is hard to find (More) Highly Desired Building! This turn key, ready to move in fully renovated unit is ready for showing today. With the added split A/C system, this unit has all the bells and whistles. It is hard to find a better unit near the South Shore for the price. David Nash (RA)-The Oahu Agent.com Professional Real Estate Agent on the Island of Oahu in Hawaii! 808 271 2223 mobile Altera Real Estate 2 Minute Vlogs about the Hawaii Real Estate Market. 5 minute professional videos of condos, homes ... (Less)
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