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Ethan Hughes can't remember a time when bluegrass music was ... Read more

Ethan Hughes can't remember a time when bluegrass music wasn't being played around his house. Aside from the radio and the record player, his mom and dad had a bluegrass band called Fretloose. Ethan says ''I grew up listening to most of these tunes during my parents' Wednesday night band practices. I didn't even know I knew these tunes. I kind of learned them subconsciously I guess.'' It's obvious from this recording that a lot of things about bluegrass music are rooted in Ethan's subconscious. He learned how to sing and phrase his singing and dobro playing. Perhaps the most important thing that imbedded itself in his subconscious is how to sing and play with taste. Ethan is about 20 years old, but that represents 20 years of listening to and loving good bluegrass music. Most of the musicians on this CD are young men like Ethan, and they play some hot leads and interesting backup, but always with taste. Listening to this CD you never get the impression that any of the musicians are trying to prove how fast or how traditional or how non-traditional they can sing or play. This CD contains inspired impressive music, but it seems to flow out of the musicians with ease and confidence. Minimize

After a lifelong search for truth, master teacher and heale ... Read more

After a lifelong search for truth, master teacher and healer Linda Howe has developed an infallible method for accessing this reservoir of information: the Pathway Prayer Process. By lifting you to a divine level of consciousness, this sacred prayer opens the doors of the Records, where your soul blueprint everything you need to know about your soul s destiny awaits you. There you will work with your Masters, Teachers, and Loved Ones to cultivate a rich relationship with the Records and ultimately learn to unleash your highest potential. Grounded with the success stories of dozens whose lives have been touched by the Records, this comprehensive guidebook will help you confidently read the Records for yourself or another and find inspiration for your own spiritual path Minimize

Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this 1982 albu ... Read more

Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this 1982 album including bonus tracks Search 1 was the debut release on Philly World Records in 1982. the album was preceded by the single release of 'Like The Way (You Funk With Me)'. The track became an instant dance classic and the follow up single 'Peanut Butter And Jam' became another staple of the UK Soul/Boogie scene of the 1980's. Search's key band members were Jeff Dudley and Les Paul Roque who is now a Grammy nominated Jazz musician. The album was produced by Buddy Turner who had previously worked with The Trampps, First Choice, The Four Tops and Eddie Kendricks. BBR. Minimize

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Video monitoring, recording and event management functions With AXIS Camera Station installed on your Windows PC, you can monitor your cameras, and at the same time, record high quality, digital video either continuously or on schedule, alarm and/or motion detection. AXIS Camera Station supports recordings in both Motion-JPEG and MPEG-4. MPEG-4 recordings require less bandwidth and storage space. The AXIS Camera Station offers easy ways to search for recorded events. The multi-view playback feature enables a user to view simultaneous recordings from different cameras to get a comprehensive picture of an event. Image enhancement capabilities see the change in clarity AXIS Image Enhancer With AXIS Image Enhancer, an add-on software component for AXIS Camera Station, you can improve the quality of images taken in conditions such as fog, smoke, rain and snow. AXIS Camera Station allows for scalability, with easy addition of licenses for up to 25 video channels. The Axis Surveillance Bundles consist of four Axis network cameras and one AXIS Camera Station software with licenses for 4 network cameras/video server channels. They can be easily expanded with additional cameras and AXIS Camera Station licenses. FEATURES: IP-Surveillance software that works with Axis network cameras and video servers Multiple recording modes: continuous, scheduled, on alarm and/or motion detection High quality recordings in Motion-JPEG and MPEG-4 A robust and field-proven solution, with more than 100,000 video channels installed worldwide Compatibility: Compatible with AXIS 2xx series network video products running firmware 4.03 or higher and 2xxx series running firmware 2.34 or higher. Visit www.axis.com for a full list Recording frame rate: Total frame rate > 500 fps on recommended hardware Recording storage: Unlimited recording database, only limited by disk space Duration can be limited per camera to fit local legal requirements. Default 5 days Video channels: Up to 25 Video compression: Recording in Motion JPEG or MPEG-4 (video+audio); Live view in Motion JPEG or MPEG-2/4 Resolutions: Up to 1280x1024 (resolutions depend on the connected Axis video product) Camera live view: Live view of up to 16 cameras simultaneously in 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16-split views, full screen 4, 9, 16-split view, Single camera pop-up, User-defined split views Live sequence mode: Multiple camera sequence (patrolling) Audio: Full duplex real time audio support PTZ support: Control of PTZ cameras and preset positions using mouse or joystick Alarm recording: Events triggered by motion detection, external input or according to a schedule Speed up recording on motion or on I/O alarm Alarm recording frame rate: From 1 image per minute up to 60 fps per camera configurable pre- and post alarm buffering Alarm notification: Visual indication, pop-up live image, e-mail and event log Motion detection: Advanced motion detection with exclude filter for image areas of no interest. Different day and night settings Camera-based motion detection, option to save on bandwidth "No motion" detection Scheduled recordings: Recordings can be scheduled per camera, be set for continuous upload, per weekday or specific dates Recording tampering: Warnings on deleted or altered images in recorded events Archiving: Recordings can be moved daily to remote storage Playback: Controllable speed or frame by frame Synchronized playback: Playback of video synchronized in time from up to 4 video sources simultaneously Search for recordings: Search for recordings based on date, time or motion; Search for motion in continuous recordings Video clip export: Exports single JPEG images to file, printer or e-mail, Exports video sequences in AVI or ASF format System alarm notification: Notification in event log for: alarm, no signal from camera, full hard disk and archiving failure, Notification via e-mail for: alarm Input/output control: Advanced control panel for cameras’ digital inputs/outputs Remo Minimize

Legitimate licensed 15th anniversary reissue of the 1996 Ma ... Read more

Legitimate licensed 15th anniversary reissue of the 1996 Mammoth Records album, at the time the band's third album and first backed by major label muscle. TracklistA1 Regal Begal A2 Missing Link A3 Asphalt Risin' A4 Neptune's Convoy A5 Redline A6 Cyclone Launch B1 Strato-Streak B2 Solid Hex B3 The Falcon Has Landed B4 Seahag B5 The Bargain B6 Supershooter Minimize

The Case for Christ's Resurrection investigates the histori ... Read more

The Case for Christ's Resurrection investigates the historical record, draws upon medical knowledge, searches for evidence in the lives of the Apostles, explores ancient Jewish burial customs, and---with new scientific technologies---examines the 2,000-year-old burial cloth of Christ. For the first time, through physics and space-age imaging, scientists are able to view the crucified body of Christ in a three-dimensional holographic image. Learn what scientists have discovered, and strengthen your faith.There is growing proof that the events depicted in the Gospel accounts are true, with more evidence being revealed regularly, thanks to modern research, analysis and scientific advances, notes Dr. Gary Habermas, research professor and chair of the department of theology at Liberty University, who is also interviewed in the show. Science, combined with written descriptions---by non-Christians---of the events of Jesus' life and death, make it clear that Christian beliefs are grounded in fact.The DVD is approximately 120 minutes long (including bonus features) and comes with 3-D glasses.David W. Balsiger is a television producer-director, international rights supervisor, advertising executive, and the author of 25 nonfiction books, to date. He is the head of the broadcast and licensing division of Grizzly Adams Productions, Inc.Michael Minor is a practicing attorney and former prosecutor. He served as General Counsel for the American Shroud of Turin Research Project, Inc. and has been involved with Shroud research for many years. Minimize

Positioning himself as an autobiographer, a literary critic ... Read more

Positioning himself as an autobiographer, a literary critic, and a pianist, author James Holden presents an homage to Marcel Proust's A la recherche du temps perdu (In Search of Lost Time). "One night I came across the recording of a piano work that I had composed whilst still at school. The strange thing was, I had no recollection of it whatsoever. As I sat and listened to it, it revealed to me, or so it seemed, a self that I had no connection with and a past that I had not lived." In Search of Vinteuil gains access to all of the lost and impossible experiences the musical piece pointed towards. The book turns to the passages in Proust's long novel that deal with music, focusing in particular on the descriptions of fictional composer Vinteuil's Sonata for Piano and Violin and Septet. Analysis reveals the role of memory in musical appreciation and music's ability to lay before us different worlds. Armed with this engagement, literary tools emerge to understand this personal uncanny exp Minimize

The celebration of the birth of Jesus on December 25th is a ... Read more

The celebration of the birth of Jesus on December 25th is a matter of long-established tradition. But is it supported by the historical record? Balancing belief, tradition, and archaeology, History travels back 2,000 years to take a closer look at the time-honored stories surrounding Christmas. Find out why many biblical scholars believe that the three wise men were astrologers, not kings. Discover what natural phenomenon might account for the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem. Gain insight into who the enigmatic Mary actually was, and learn whether there is a viable explanation for her immaculate conception. Finally, hear from the growing number of experts who believe that Christ was not born in Bethlehem, but in Nazareth, and that his true birthday was in April, six years before the long-accepted date. Featuring fascinating expert interviews and compelling scientific evidence, In Search Of Christmas offers new perspectives on an unparalleled historic moment. Minimize

Though he's as close to being the quintessential trance DJ ... Read more

Though he's as close to being the quintessential trance DJ as anyone, Tiësto has in the past used his mix records to drop new, sometimes challenging material (e.g., 2003's Nyana). But that's never been what the Sunrise records are about. Like 2004's Olympics-anthem release Parade of the Athletes, the vibe is all-inclusive, overtly positive, and infused with a strong orchestral bent that broadens its appeal. The first disc works up a lather after a lukewarm start, ending strongly with tracks from Gabriel & Dresden and BT ("Force of Gravity," spiffed up with a Tiësto remix). The second disc isn't so shy, though the Ibiza sheen gets a little glossy. If there's one thing this DJ can do, it's convincingly integrate a distinctive vocal ("Silence," anyone?), and his collaboration with Aqualung's Matt Hales on "UR" is no exception. One gets the sense that Sunrise 4 could have been just one disc and still delivered the essential punch--but even though it's a bit bloated, this collection unquestionably has the epic heft for which Tiësto is known and revered. --Matthew Cooke Minimize

Flight (The Science Search Lab Series) 0768228441 Teacher s ... Read more

Flight (The Science Search Lab Series) 0768228441 Teacher s guide Flip book for students CD ROM. This kit contains items needed to perform science investigations Drinking Straws Candle Colored Thread Paper Clips Balloons Long Balloons Tape Measure Polystyrene Ball Halves Metal Washers Bamboo Skewers Foam Airplane Each of these unique inquiry based kits include hard to find science equipment 14 different investigations that support the National Science Education Standards plus a 32 page full color Teacher s Guide 20 page full color Student Flip Book and a CD ROM. The Teacher s Guide includes a complete description of each investigation along with related background information. Reproducible activity and record sheets are also included. The Student Flip Book features step by step directions for each investigation. On the CD ROM you will find all the contents in the Teacher s Guide and the Student Flip Book plus the reproducible activity sheets that can be printed as needed. The CD is compatible with both PCs and Macintosh. Perfect for science centers individual use or small or large groups. The individual science equipment are packaged in a convenient storage unit for easy access. . ISBN 10: 0768228441 ISBN 13: 978 0768228441 Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 11.9 x 2 inches Also Available: Weather and Climate(The Science Search Lab Series) Air(The Science Search Lab Series) Magnetism (The Science Search Lab Series) Set of 4(The Science Search Lab Series) Air Flight Magnetism and Weather School Specialty Publishing Minimize

Though he's as close to being the quintessential trance DJ ... Read more

Though he's as close to being the quintessential trance DJ as anyone, Tiësto has in the past used his mix records to drop new, sometimes challenging material (e.g., 2003's Nyana). But that's never been what the Sunrise records are about. Like 2004's Olympics-anthem release Parade of the Athletes, the vibe is all-inclusive, overtly positive, and infused with a strong orchestral bent that broadens its appeal. The first disc works up a lather after a lukewarm start, ending strongly with tracks from Gabriel & Dresden and BT ("Force of Gravity," spiffed up with a Tiësto remix). The second disc isn't so shy, though the Ibiza sheen gets a little glossy. If there's one thing this DJ can do, it's convincingly integrate a distinctive vocal ("Silence," anyone?), and his collaboration with Aqualung's Matt Hales on "UR" is no exception. One gets the sense that Sunrise 4 could have been just one disc and still delivered the essential punch--but even though it's a bit bloated, this collection unquestionably has the epic heft for which Tiësto is known and revered. --Matthew Cooke Minimize

Video monitoring, recording and event management functions ... Read more

Video monitoring, recording and event management functions With AXIS Camera Station installed on your Windows PC, you can monitor your cameras, and at the same time, record high quality, digital video either continuously or on schedule, alarm and/or motion detection. AXIS Camera Station supports recordings in both Motion-JPEG and MPEG-4. MPEG-4 recordings require less bandwidth and storage space. The AXIS Camera Station offers easy ways to search for recorded events. The multi-view playback feature enables a user to view simultaneous recordings from different cameras to get a comprehensive picture of an event. Image enhancement capabilities see the change in clarity AXIS Image Enhancer With AXIS Image Enhancer, an add-on software component for AXIS Camera Station, you can improve the quality of images taken in conditions such as fog, smoke, rain and snow. AXIS Camera Station allows for scalability, with easy addition of licenses for up to 25 video channels. The Axis Surveillance Bundles consist of four Axis network cameras and one AXIS Camera Station software with licenses for 4 network cameras/video server channels. They can be easily expanded with additional cameras and AXIS Camera Station licenses.Click here for more IP camera management software from AXIS FEATURES: IP-Surveillance software that works with Axis network cameras and video servers Multiple recording modes: continuous, scheduled, on alarm and/or motion detection High quality recordings in Motion-JPEG and MPEG-4 A robust and field-proven solution, with more than 100,000 video channels installed worldwide Compatibility: Compatible with AXIS 2xx series network video products running firmware 4.03 or higher and 2xxx series running firmware 2.34 or higher. Visit www.axis.com for a full list Recording frame rate: Total frame rate > 500 fps on recommended hardware Recording storage: Unlimited recording database, only limited by disk space Duration can be limited per camera to fit local legal requirements. Default 5 days Video channels: Up to 25 Video compression: Recording in Motion JPEG or MPEG-4 (video+audio); Live view in Motion JPEG or MPEG-2/4 Resolutions: Up to 1280x1024 (resolutions depend on the connected Axis video product) Camera live view: Live view of up to 16 cameras simultaneously in 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16-split views, full screen 4, 9, 16-split view, Single camera pop-up, User-defined split views Live sequence mode: Multiple camera sequence (patrolling) Audio: Full duplex real time audio support PTZ support: Control of PTZ cameras and preset positions using mouse or joystick Alarm recording: Events triggered by motion detection, external input or according to a schedule Speed up recording on motion or on I/O alarm Alarm recording frame rate: From 1 image per minute up to 60 fps per camera configurable pre- and post alarm buffering Alarm notification: Visual indication, pop-up live image, e-mail and event log Motion detection: Advanced motion detection with exclude filter for image areas of no interest. Different day and night settings Camera-based motion detection, option to save on bandwidth "No motion" detection Scheduled recordings: Recordings can be scheduled per camera, be set for continuous upload, per weekday or specific dates Recording tampering: Warnings on deleted or altered images in recorded events Archiving: Recordings can be moved daily to remote storage Playback: Controllable speed or frame by frame Synchronized playback: Playback of video synchronized in time from up to 4 video sources simultaneously Search for recordings: Search for recordings based on date, time or motion; Search for motion in continuous recordings Video clip export: Exports single JPEG images to file, printer or e-mail, Exports video sequences in AVI or ASF format System alarm notification: Notification in event log for: alarm, no signal from camera, full hard disk and archiving failure, Notification via e-mail for: alarm Input/output control: Advan Minimize

If you are looking for a special multimedia player with per ... Read more

If you are looking for a special multimedia player with perfect sound quality, this MP3 Media Player is a great choice. No matter whether you are a music fan who is searching for a good featured operating system, or maybe you are interested in the recording some sound and would like to enhance your virtual experience with explosive sound. Now let everybody joy you and listen to the beautiful sound with you! This MP3 Media Player will meet your wish! The media player we are now introducing is a MP3 Media Player. Though it is a MP3 player, it can play many kinds of audio format, such as the WMA format. What a beautiful 2GB MP3 Player! The MP3 Player stores and plays MP3 files. It weighs close to nothing and fits comfortably in your pocket. The most obvious thing about the MP3 Player is how friendly and intuitive the control sys. 2GB Mini MP3 Player with LCD Screen is perfect for the fitness buff or traveler. Since the memory of the Mini Media Player is 2 GB, you can put in many materials over the MP3 Media Player. Being very small, the Portable Media Player can be put into the pocket to be carried.Hurry up and get one for you! Minimize

This is the new 3rd edition of Angus Baxter's classic In Se ... Read more

This is the new 3rd edition of Angus Baxter's classic In Search of Your Canadian Roots, now brought up to date with revised listings of finding-aids, record repositories, and e-mail and web site addresses. Handled with the acumen we have come to expect of Canada's leading genealogist, it first discusses the great migrations of Scots, Irish, English, Germans, Huguenots, Ukrainians, and Jews to Canada; describes the national archives in Ottawa, with its holdings of censuses, parish registers, naturalization records, land and homestead records, military records, and passenger lists; summarizes the holdings of the LDS Church relating to Canada; and explores the vast nationwide record sources such as census records and church registers. Next it provides a province-by-province survey of genealogical sources--in effect, a step-by-step guide to the records and record repositories in each of the ten provinces and the Yukon and Northwest territories. This core section gives a detailed breakdown--by province and territory--of vital records, wills, land records, censuses, church records, newspapers, and books, then lists libraries, societies, and archives and their major holdings and ongoing projects. For both beginners and experienced researchers alike, the new 3rd edition of In Search of Your Canadian Roots gives common-sense tips on where to begin your research, how to work backward in time from the known to the unknown, how to test your facts and avoid common mistakes, and, ultimately, how to create a family tree. Whether your family has been in Canada for centuries or only several generations, this superb book will show you how to trace your Canadian roots and have fun doing it. Minimize

Cladistics-the science of comparison-is transforming the wa ... Read more

Cladistics-the science of comparison-is transforming the way paleontologists view evolution. In Search of Deep Time strips away conventional assumptions about the evolution of life to reveal a world that may be far stranger and more humbling than had been previously imagined. The concept of deep time was first used by John McPhee to describe intervals of time incomprehensibly greater than our daily experience. Henry Gee explains the rise of cladistics as the best technique for making sense of the organic changes that unfold within deep time. Minimize

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Video monitoring, recording and event management functions With AXIS Camera Station installed on your Windows PC, you can monitor your cameras, and at the same time, record high quality, digital video either continuously or on schedule, alarm and/or motion detection. AXIS Camera Station supports recordings in both Motion-JPEG and MPEG-4. MPEG-4 recordings require less bandwidth and storage space. The AXIS Camera Station offers easy ways to search for recorded events. The multi-view playback feature enables a user to view simultaneous recordings from different cameras to get a comprehensive picture of an event. Image enhancement capabilities see the change in clarity AXIS Image Enhancer With AXIS Image Enhancer, an add-on software component for AXIS Camera Station, you can improve the quality of images taken in conditions such as fog, smoke, rain and snow. AXIS Camera Station allows for scalability, with easy addition of licenses for up to 25 video channels. The Axis Surveillance Bundles consist of four Axis network cameras and one AXIS Camera Station software with licenses for 4 network cameras/video server channels. They can be easily expanded with additional cameras and AXIS Camera Station licenses. FEATURES: IP-Surveillance software that works with Axis network cameras and video servers Multiple recording modes: continuous, scheduled, on alarm and/or motion detection High quality recordings in Motion-JPEG and MPEG-4 A robust and field-proven solution, with more than 100,000 video channels installed worldwide Compatibility: Compatible with AXIS 2xx series network video products running firmware 4.03 or higher and 2xxx series running firmware 2.34 or higher. Visit www.axis.com for a full list Recording frame rate: Total frame rate > 500 fps on recommended hardware Recording storage: Unlimited recording database, only limited by disk space Duration can be limited per camera to fit local legal requirements. Default 5 days Video channels: Up to 25 Video compression: Recording in Motion JPEG or MPEG-4 (video+audio); Live view in Motion JPEG or MPEG-2/4 Resolutions: Up to 1280x1024 (resolutions depend on the connected Axis video product) Camera live view: Live view of up to 16 cameras simultaneously in 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16-split views, full screen 4, 9, 16-split view, Single camera pop-up, User-defined split views Live sequence mode: Multiple camera sequence (patrolling) Audio: Full duplex real time audio support PTZ support: Control of PTZ cameras and preset positions using mouse or joystick Alarm recording: Events triggered by motion detection, external input or according to a schedule Speed up recording on motion or on I/O alarm Alarm recording frame rate: From 1 image per minute up to 60 fps per camera configurable pre- and post alarm buffering Alarm notification: Visual indication, pop-up live image, e-mail and event log Motion detection: Advanced motion detection with exclude filter for image areas of no interest. Different day and night settings Camera-based motion detection, option to save on bandwidth "No motion" detection Scheduled recordings: Recordings can be scheduled per camera, be set for continuous upload, per weekday or specific dates Recording tampering: Warnings on deleted or altered images in recorded events Archiving: Recordings can be moved daily to remote storage Playback: Controllable speed or frame by frame Synchronized playback: Playback of video synchronized in time from up to 4 video sources simultaneously Search for recordings: Search for recordings based on date, time or motion; Search for motion in continuous recordings Video clip export: Exports single JPEG images to file, printer or e-mail, Exports video sequences in AVI or ASF format System alarm notification: Notification in event log for: alarm, no signal from camera, full hard disk and archiving failure, Notification via e-mail for: alarm Input/output control: Advanced control panel for cameras’ digital inputs/outputs Remo Minimize

LX Series MP3 Digital Voice IC Recorder (Black) The simple ... Read more

LX Series MP3 Digital Voice IC Recorder (Black) The simple desktop operation design makes LX30 a user-friendly Digital Voice Recorder. It features large volume output speaker and allows one to search for files with dates. Large Front ButtonsBig-sized buttons for easy accessA simple interface perfect for those who are making the transition from analogue to digital recording. Basic but efficient, the ICD-LX30 Digital Voice Recorder is truly user-friendly. Large ScreenEasy-to-see recording statusKeep tabs on the status of your recording effortlessly. With a large screen, you can see what's being recorded quite clearly, and you can operate the ICD-LX30 Digital Voice Recorder with relative ease. Louder Playback VolumeBetter volume upon playbackEnjoy louder volume when you play back your recorded content. You can even use the DC-in function when you need steady power supply during play back, or without the aid of batteries. Direct to SD Card RecordingHassle-free storing and archivingAs simple as recording on a cassette tape, you only need to push a button to have everything in your SD card. You can also extend storage by using a bigger capacity SD card. The ICD-LX30 Digital Voice Recorder gives you the convenience of technology without sacrificing ease of use. Desk Top StyleFall-proof with extra stabilityThe desk top style sets the ICD-LX30 Digital Voice Recorder apart from other digital voice recorders. Its sturdy body, along with a more stable design allows you to securely position the ICD-LX30 Digital Voice Recorder when you use it. Minimize

Whether you conduct your research in person or by mail, thi ... Read more

Whether you conduct your research in person or by mail, this celebrated manual--now in its Fourth Edition--will guide you in finding your ancestors in Britain or Ireland. Noted genealogist Angus Baxter provides detailed instructions for locating records abroad and shows how easy it is to do it by mail--or on a vacation trip! He begins with step-by-step instructions on drawing up a family tree, and explains how to use sources close at hand. The search continues by correspondence with family history societies, record offices, and other organizations listed here, before concluding with a possible--but not essential--trip to the source, Britain or Ireland. The new Fourth Edition of this classic work includes discussions of the following topics: * The transfer of important genealogical records from Chancery Lane and St. Catherine's House to the new Family Records Centre in London--most notably, civil registration records, census returns, and records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury * The 1986, 1996, and 1998 reorganization of counties in England and Wales and the latest information on where to find local records. Where available, URLs are given for county record offices (CROs), as well as for major repositories. Phone and fax numbers, if available, are also given for CROs and other archives * The British Library transfer of many of its collections from the Great Russell Street location (inside the British Museum) to a new facility at St. Pancras, London * The establishment of the Irish Genealogical Project * The 1998 amalgamation of the Public Record Office and State Paper Office into the National Archives of Ireland In the end, Baxter demonstrates how the threads of fact can be woven into a rich and detailed family history, the ultimate goal of every searcher determined to find his family roots. Minimize

It's a huge step," she readily admits. "For a year after m ... Read more

It's a huge step," she readily admits. "For a year after my first record, I was confused and searching. I was writing all over the place and not finding anything that was essentially different. But after tour last year I was turned onto dubstep." The genre's grimy beats and sonic minimalism influenced the creation of Siberia, if not necessarily shaping the music itself (though she does pay homage with a dubstep drop on "Fourth Dimension.") Rather, dubstep led Lights away from the "perfection" of her past work. "Everything was tuned and timed just right. The new stuff is raw and gritty but still pop with a focus on the melodies. It's the marriage of those two that make it really different and unlike anything I've ever done before." This dirtier direction came from collaborating with Holy Fuck, a fellow Juno-winning, electronic-influenced Canadian act who she met when both played the dance stage at last year's Reading and Leeds festivals in the UK. Impressed by their "grime and grit," she decided to see what might happen when she infused her pop sensibilities with their experimental tendencies. "I went over to Brian [Borcherdt's] house with Graham [Walsh] and we just started jamming until something started to form, as opposed to the last record which was more structured and less live feeling. We wired old synths and toy synths through all these pedals and machines from their junk table," she laughs. "They're straight-up mad scientists." Her other main collaborator was Shad, who she knew through a mutual friend. "He's so humble and so intelligent," she says, "and I knew he'd kill it." Indeed, Shad drops his typically articulate knowledge on the crunchy, soiled "Everybody Breaks a Glass" and "Flux and Flow," which Lights describes as "the perfect marriage of this sweet melody and the hardest beat ever. It's about how that applies to life because you have to be soft and you have to be strong." Lyrically, the album is light years from her last, which was written when the singer, who spent much of her childhood travelling to places like the Philippines and Jamaica with her missionary parents, had left the nest and landed in Toronto. "A lot of those songs came from a sad but hopeful place. I was alone and pondering a lot. I'm a lot more aware of the person I am now and each of these songs is about an experience I've gone through," she says. "This record came from a very happy place." Then why is it called Siberia? "It's based on something that was said to me, that we could be happy even in a place like Siberia. It was such an inspiring thing to say, because Siberia is cold and a little daunting and represents unfamiliar territory." That last bit is particularly sticky for Lights, who left her safe pop haven for these unexplored sonics, though the metaphor carries even further because despite being an infamous land of ice and exile, Siberia is epically beautiful and so is Siberia. The dividend from her early award-winning success--not to mention her sprawling online footprint which includes over a half-million Facebook fans and over a quarter-million Twitter followers, not to mention a cult fanbase amongst the Comic-Con set--is her current artistic freedom. Her up-for-anything experimentations with Holy Fuck produced an astoundingly eclectic album that belies its snow white title. Siberia's diversity leapfrogs from the hip-shaking dance-pop of "Toes" and the arms-up anthem "Banner" to the singer-songwriter-y romantic ballad "Cactus in the Valley," written on an acoustic guitar, and the nine- minute instrumental album closer "Day One" which sounds crafted by a rusty, lovesick robot--but that didn't make recording her sophomore album any easier. "For the first one, nobody had any expectations for what I was supposed to sound like. You write your first record only for yourself. You don't have fans yet and there are no preconceptions. So I had to reinvent myself all over again, rediscover myself as an artist and remember I can do Minimize

It's a huge step," she readily admits. "For a year after m ... Read more

It's a huge step," she readily admits. "For a year after my first record, I was confused and searching. I was writing all over the place and not finding anything that was essentially different. But after tour last year I was turned onto dubstep." The genre's grimy beats and sonic minimalism influenced the creation of Siberia, if not necessarily shaping the music itself (though she does pay homage with a dubstep drop on "Fourth Dimension.") Rather, dubstep led Lights away from the "perfection" of her past work. "Everything was tuned and timed just right. The new stuff is raw and gritty but still pop with a focus on the melodies. It's the marriage of those two that make it really different and unlike anything I've ever done before." This dirtier direction came from collaborating with Holy Fuck, a fellow Juno-winning, electronic-influenced Canadian act who she met when both played the dance stage at last year's Reading and Leeds festivals in the UK. Impressed by their "grime and grit," she decided to see what might happen when she infused her pop sensibilities with their experimental tendencies. "I went over to Brian [Borcherdt's] house with Graham [Walsh] and we just started jamming until something started to form, as opposed to the last record which was more structured and less live feeling. We wired old synths and toy synths through all these pedals and machines from their junk table," she laughs. "They're straight-up mad scientists." Her other main collaborator was Shad, who she knew through a mutual friend. "He's so humble and so intelligent," she says, "and I knew he'd kill it." Indeed, Shad drops his typically articulate knowledge on the crunchy, soiled "Everybody Breaks a Glass" and "Flux and Flow," which Lights describes as "the perfect marriage of this sweet melody and the hardest beat ever. It's about how that applies to life because you have to be soft and you have to be strong." Lyrically, the album is light years from her last, which was written when the singer, who spent much of her childhood travelling to places like the Philippines and Jamaica with her missionary parents, had left the nest and landed in Toronto. "A lot of those songs came from a sad but hopeful place. I was alone and pondering a lot. I'm a lot more aware of the person I am now and each of these songs is about an experience I've gone through," she says. "This record came from a very happy place." Then why is it called Siberia? "It's based on something that was said to me, that we could be happy even in a place like Siberia. It was such an inspiring thing to say, because Siberia is cold and a little daunting and represents unfamiliar territory." That last bit is particularly sticky for Lights, who left her safe pop haven for these unexplored sonics, though the metaphor carries even further because despite being an infamous land of ice and exile, Siberia is epically beautiful and so is Siberia. The dividend from her early award-winning success--not to mention her sprawling online footprint which includes over a half-million Facebook fans and over a quarter-million Twitter followers, not to mention a cult fanbase amongst the Comic-Con set--is her current artistic freedom. Her up-for-anything experimentations with Holy Fuck produced an astoundingly eclectic album that belies its snow white title. Siberia's diversity leapfrogs from the hip-shaking dance-pop of "Toes" and the arms-up anthem "Banner" to the singer-songwriter-y romantic ballad "Cactus in the Valley," written on an acoustic guitar, and the nine- minute instrumental album closer "Day One" which sounds crafted by a rusty, lovesick robot--but that didn't make recording her sophomore album any easier. "For the first one, nobody had any expectations for what I was supposed to sound like. You write your first record only for yourself. You don't have fans yet and there are no preconceptions. So I had to reinvent myself all over again, rediscover myself as an artist and remember I can do Minimize

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R to L (Japanese Style) Thousands of years ago, Vampire King Akabara "Red Rose" Strauss lost both his kingdom and his queen. Since humans were unable to kill the queen, they sealed her away, erecting thousands of fake seals so that the king would never find her true location. Despite being pursued by relentless dhampires, Akabara continues to search for his queen to this day... More, much more, is revealed about the events of one thousand years ago, starting with the unusual circumstances of Bridget's birth and leading into the dark and deadly political struggles of that bygone era! Minimize