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Ampkit adapter5/21/2023 ![]() QuickJump: Jump easily from one favorite setup or preset to another without leaving your gear display. Setup Sharing, Favorites and Locking: You can now email your setups and presets, "star" your favorites, and lock setups to prevent accidental modification. ![]() Instant Access to iPod Music Library: No lengthy process here - just select a song from your iPod library and jam along instantly. Post-Amp Effects: You can now place pedals both before and after the amp in the effects chain, enabling major improvements in audio quality and many effects, including reverb and delay. The Power Pack: Six amps with a penchant for gain, plus eight additional gain and compression effect pedals. The Clean & Classic Pack: Six amps and eight effects pedals tailored for clean, vintage, and acoustic styles. The Effector Pack: 6 great stomp-boxes including delay, reverb, octave, tremolo, vibrato, and wah. In fact, you can buy almost every item in AmpKit's extensive Gear Store via these highly discounted bundles: Great New Ways to Buy GearĪmpKit 1.1 includes three new bundles featuring discounts ranging from 50% to almost 70% compared to individual component prices. Wahba Doo: Three wahs in one: envelope filter, auto-wah, and manual wah with accelerometer tilt support. Tremo-LOL: A great new Tremolo pedal with American and British tremolo modes in a single unit - an incredible value. Exciting New GearĪlready offering twice the gear of its closest competitor, AmpKit introduces three new pieces of amazing gear in Version 1.1:Īmerican Acoustic: Specifically designed for the electro-acoustic guitarist, this new amp has 16 built-in acoustic-friendly effects and an ultra-crisp PA simulation cabinet. AmpKit supports both Sonoma's AudioCopy/AudioPaste standard and Apple's General Pasteboard, for maximum compatibility with other iOS audio apps. You can also paste audio from other apps into AmpKit as either backing tracks or dry guitar audio. AmpKit users can now copy AmpKit recordings and paste them into other apps such as Sonoma's FourTrack and StudioTrack apps or Harmonicdog's MultiTrack DAW. Finally, AmpKit 1.1 demonstrates our commitment to expanding AmpKit's gear offerings, with three superbly executed new components: the American Acoustic amp and the Tremo-LOL and Wahba Doo pedals."Īudio Copy & Paste: One of the major new features in AmpKit 1.1 is audio copy and paste. "AmpKit 1.1 raises the bar in a serious way with a beautiful iPad interface and a ton of new features for all iOS users: post-amp effects which bumps up audio quality significantly, audio copy and paste which connects AmpKit with dozens of excellent iOS apps, setup sharing, direct access to music from your iPod library, and more. The Gear Store also offers discounted bundles to help you expand your gear library economically."This is a huge update to AmpKit," commented Jack Ivers, a principal at Agile Partners. The paid AmpKit+ app includes everything in the free version PLUS the following additional gear, bundled at less than half normal price: Peavey 3120 amp with clean, rhythm, and ultra-high-gain lead channels and matching 4x12 cabinet Colonel Vintage amp paired with matching 4x10 and 1x12 cabinets Vintage Brit amp with matching 2x12 cabinet and distortion, fuzz, compressor, chorus, phaser, flanger, reverb, and 10-band EQ pedals!īoth AmpKit and AmpKit+ have access to all the same great gear via the in-app Gear Store, which lets you browse and buy an amazing selection: a total of 50 amp channels in 29 separate amps, 30 pedals, 26 cabinets and 8 mics.The free AmpKit app comes with a Peavey ValveKing amp (clean and very-high-gain lead channels), two ValveKing cabinets (4x12 and 1x12), two pedals (Noise Gate, Elevenizer overdrive pedal), two mics (Workhorse 57 dynamic mic, Germann 87 condenser mic), and a built-in Noise & Feedback Filter.You can start with either the free AmpKit app, or the paid AmpKit+ both apps run on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, so you never need to pay twice for the app or additional gear.
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Medals in world conqueror 25/21/2023 ![]() The Focuses "The Belorussian Army" and "The Ruthenian Army" can help you get a few of those divisions if your manpower is (to) low. If you went with Friedrich, you'll also need at least 12 divisions to guard the baltic ports against naval invasions. Which should at least have Anti-Air, Artillery and Engineer Company in them. By the time the justification is done, you should have 48 - 72 divisions trained and on the border with the Soviet Union. Shortly before or after Germany demands Danzig the Soviets will start justifying on you and the justification will be done between January and March 1940. When Germany demands Danzig give it to them, but don't select the fascist option in the event that follows soon afterwards. Furthermore, you could start taking some of the focusses from "Plan East". Near the end of 1937 (November/December) do the focus clamp down on Danzig and then continue down the monarchy path you've chosen.īy early 1939 you should stop building factories and instead start building forts, railways and where necessary supply hubs. So focus first on the 3rd research slot and your industry, until you have to go down that side of the economic path. You can wait with the "Agrarian Reform" until the last few days of the timer, this focus adds 70 days to the timer when it is selected. In the meantime start going down the economic path of the tree. Which king (or queen) you choose is up to you, I would advise either Friedrich Christian or Michal II. Start the game with Historical AI and go down the first focusses of the monarchy path.
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Nerve endings in feet5/21/2023 ![]() Traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord lesions: an Italian comparison of neurological and functional outcomes. Scivoletto G, Farchi S, Laurenza L, Molinari M. ![]() Clinical, epidemiological and therapeutic profile of patients with brachioradial pruritus in a reference service in dermatology. Pinto AC, Wachholz PA, Masuda PY, Martelli AC. doi:10.1111/dth.12025Ĭleveland Clinic Center for Ongoing Education. Understanding the pathophysiology of itch. Remember, foot pain is not normal and you should never ignore it. If you are experiencing foot pain, visit your podiatrist.Dhand A, Aminoff MJ. Cutaneous branches: Plantar digital nerves run to the sides of the medial three and the medial half of the fourth toe and extend onto the dorsum of the foot. If conservative treatment does not relieve your symptoms, you may discuss surgical treatment options with your podiatrist. Studies have shown that a combination of wider, more comfortable shoes, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, custom foot orthoses and cortisone injections provide relief in over 80% of people with Morton’s neuroma.
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Gradius 2 nes usa release5/21/2023 In SonSon II you have a single life and must buy credits. The bright exterior hides a game that puts up a fight. ![]() It is best to know what you are getting into, especially with the game’s deceptive difficulty. If it sounds like I am painting a dire picture, I am not. The last few stages are a nightmare to navigate without a map and I do not think it is a stretch to say it might turn some away. Wandering around similar corridors looking for a single key gets old fast especially when warp rooms enter the picture. But by the midpoint when the scope increases and the maps become larger it becomes annoying. In the early going when the levels are nice and compact it is legitimately fun to explore and gather power-ups. Overall I like the level design although it can be a bit much. It helps that it is building from a good base. It also works thanks to the game’s solid controls. While It sounds annoying in practice it gives the game a unique feel from its platform contemporaries. Later stages introduce teleporters, fake walls and false floors. Right from the onset the maps are huge and while they do eventually wrap around themselves it is not uncommon to wander in each for up to twenty minutes. The goal is to find keys to progress and unlock the boss room which is easier than it sounds. The stages are large enough to occasionally get lost in but not so much that you will need a map, at least initially. Each level is a sprawling map with all kinds of hidden nooks and crannies. SonSon II is a platformer that uses the structure of Black Tiger significantly. Sadly the cooler items in Black Tiger like new armor are no more but the game packs in more extras to make up for it. These range from continues to health, new weapons, magic and even the infamous flying nimbus to assist during boss battles. There are multiple shops in every level with numerous items for sale. In each level you collect fruit of differing value which counts as zenny, the game’s currency. There is magic as well although outside of the shield their usefulness is suspect. At least you can upgrade it continuously throughout the game, increasing its already long reach and power. The extendable staff is your only weapon for the entire game which, while very functional is a disappointment. Unlike the original arcade game SonSon II is strictly a melee action game. While I am disappointed Capcom made the change that is not a slight against SonSon II as it is a quality game regardless. I would have loved to see have seen that come to fruition as Black Tiger rarely left the arcade until the Capcom Classics Collection 2 for the PS2 and Xbox. There is an interesting bit of history regarding SonSon II as it started life as a port of Black Tiger. As SonSon (the son of the original Son Goku) you must save your friends from a nefarious villain out for revenge. Like its predecessor SonSon II is an alternate take on the Journey to the West. The change is worth it however as the game is solid if a bit generic. This is a sequel in name and theme only as it changes genre and gameplay. One of their more interesting titles is SonSon II, a sequel to their arcade hit. Capcom were not far behind although their output is less well known on the platform. ![]() Everyone is aware of Rondo of Blood’s legendary status but they had more to offer with fantastic arcade ports such as Gradius II and Salamander. Konami graced the PC Engine with excellent support in Japan. Developer: Capcom Publisher: NEC Release: 01/27/89 Genre: Action
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Secret delivery pingwinek5/20/2023 ![]() Once has received a recommendation for a new member they vet the invitation and decide whether to accept the new member. Only members who have made a purchase through the private shopping site can invite other people to join. Fashion lovers can only become members of this private shopping community by invitation. When you join you will be joining 250,000 other members who are already enjoying fantastic discounts on some of the world’s best known designer brands. Members of will belong to an exclusive private shopping club. Below you can find out some of the key benefits of becoming a member of this private shopping club.Ĭlick BestSecret-invitation to join BestSecret and enjoy discounts of up to 80% off! ![]() every day 5 new fashion themes but also several thousand products in stockī is a highly exclusive private shopping community which gives its members access to some of the leading fashion and lifestyle brands.Shopping Community with more than 250.000 registered members, invitation only.Island or Mountain with art by comic artist Daniel Warren – members only shopping site Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom & Okaun, Eye of ChaosĪs an extra, each drop comes with a surprise bonus card.īlueprints and Persistent Petitioners (Casimir Lee version) bonus cards have been found inside: Secretversary 2021 features one Commander deck. Main article: Secret Lair Drop Series: Secretversary 2021/Commander deck Erroneously lacks the legendary card frame. New flavor text.įoil reversible borderless. Centralized rules text and new flavor text.įoil reversible borderless. Fblthp is falling from the waterfall.īorderless art. Fblthp is hanging from the gate above the demon.īorderless art. Fblthp is in the gazebo, holding a sword and a shield.īorderless art. Fblthp is on the missing poster on the wall of the shop.īorderless art. Fblthp is in the horse trough right of the Fishy Business.īorderless art. Depicts and quotes Bram Stoker's Dracula.īorderless art. Depicts and quotes Bram Stoker's Dracula. The new hextech rune that Viktor and Jayce have discovered. Depicts Vi and henchman Sevika.Ĭard name and flavor text reference Vi, her weapons and her abilities. ![]() Flavor text quotes council member Cassandra Kiramman The PixelSnowLands drop features recycled test print sheets ("make ready sheets") as part of the packaging of the cards. The Bundled Bundle Bundle for $549.99 includes the Heads I Win, Tails You Lose Commander deck. The Bundle Bundle for $479.99 combines the previous two bundles. The Foil Second Secretversary Bundle for $299.99 includes one copy of each drop available in foil and foil-etched (except Heads I Win, Tails You Lose). The Non-Foil Second Secretversary Bundle for $199.99 includes one copy of each drop available in non-foil (all of them except Heads I Win, Tails You Lose). The drops can be bought separately or in one of four bundles. The reversible cards and 45 reprints are foil.Ĭard packaging for PixelSnowLands made from recycled print sheets Illustrations by noted tattoo artist Crocodile Jackson.īlue cards with hallucinatory depictions.įive reversible cards and 95 reprints, forming a Commander deck. Another tie-in to the Dracula Series of Innistrad: Crimson Vow.įblthp: Completely, Utterly, Totally LostĪ play on Where's Wally?, starring Fblthp. Ī tie-in to the Dracula Series of Innistrad: Crimson Vow. Basic lands depicting locations in the cities of Piltover and Zaun. Universes Beyond tie-in with the French-American animated streaming television series Arcane, set in the League of Legends universe. Two other drops are Dracula themed, expanding on the Crimson Vow Dracula Series. These cards feature screenshots of the show as tha card art, and remarkably no legendary creatures. Part of the superdrop is a two-part collaboration with Riot Games to advertise Arcane, the 2021 Netflix series based on the multiplayer online battle arena video game League of Legends. Secretversary 2021 is a superdrop to celebrate the two-year anniversary of the Secret Lair Drop Series.
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Bubble shooter download apk here5/20/2023 Nowadays the game can be found in many different shapes, modifications and designs on all possible electronic gaming devices, but the concept remains the same. No long introductions, high graphic requirements and complex character interaction - just simple, challenging entertainment in its purest form. The simple game design made the game easily accessible and playable on almost any device. Therefore, the natural development was to design the Bubble Shooter game for not just PC and arcade halls, but also other electronic gaming devices. The simple concept of shooting a bubble/ball in a certain direction and the name "Bubble Shooter" are not exactly elements that would seemingly attract adults, but it was rapidly acknowledged as a game having rather deep and complex mechanics despite its immediate simplicity. Divergent versions of the game had already been on the market for some time, but Bubble Shooter, the game as we know it today, was now operational for the player to install and play at home.īubble Shooter was created as a game for children, but the mechanics of the game also attracted a more mature player pool. The game was back then developed and published by Absolutist. Puzzle Bobble 2 was and still is a popular arcade game, and in 2001 the popularity of the game rose to unparalleled heights by becoming available as a game on PC - named Bubble Shooter as we know it as today. The history of Bubble Shooterīubble Shooter originally derives from Puzzle Bobble 2, which was created by Taito Corporation back in 1995. It is easy to play, but difficult to master and it is for this exact reason that Bubble Shooter is recognized worldwide as an all-time classic. The basics of the Bubble Shooter game are very simple and it may occur almost childish in design, but do not let yourself be fooled. You are forced to adjust your winning strategies to each game, and this is why the game is both simple and complex at the same time. There is no alternative way to play and win the game, but this is not the case when you play Bubble Shooter.īubble Shooter can be played a thousand times and not even two games will be alike. In other words, you get all the cool in-game concepts in high graphics, but once you finish, you are actually done. Regardless of how many times you play the game, the objective and the path towards it will remain the same. New popular games with exceptional storylines and strong graphics usually only provide one way of winning the game in order to win, you have to follow an exact path that will eventually lead you to your final destination. It is rather simple to play Bubble Shooter, but the winning conditions changes from game to game and it forces the player to think independently according to the actual display screen. A classic does not become a classic for arbitrary reasons, but they are here to stay because the concept of the game is simple yet challenging. New games are not here to replace game classics like Bubble Shooter, but they function as providers of an alternative. One may think that old, simple games will slowly fade in relevance in a time like this with continuously improved graphics in extraordinary games with magnificent storylines - however, that is not the case. The Bubble Shooter game is very simple, so we think you can figure out the rules – or else you can scroll further down the page to learn more. Play Bubble Shooter directly in your browser, right here on.
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Soulcalibur vi armor break5/20/2023 ![]() This is a solid option if you simply wish to end the attack and regroup. Players can choose to block during the Reversal Edge standoff and you will take your opponent's strike and end the clash. However, the Reversal Edge is not limited to just attacks, players can opt to do some defensive techniques rather than attacking their enemy. Learn your character's commands after each of these Reversal Edge attacks and you may be able to land some high damage follow-ups for winning the clash. This is the basis of the Reversal Edge system, and guessing what action your opponent will perform can lead to some high damaging follow-up. Vertical attacks beat out Horizontal attacks, Kicks beat out Verticals, and Horizontals beat Kicks. As each attack type defeats one of the other, presenting a mental game of chess during this standoff. And within the context of the game, these attack buttons fill a quasi-rock, paper, scissors niche. As the cut scene initiates players will be allowed to perform one of many actions.Īs the Reversal Edge begins players can press one of the three attack buttons in the game. This makes the Reversal Edge a powerful tool to deal with hyper-aggressive players and tanks through their constant pressure.Īfter you manage to armor through some of your enemy's attacks, and your Reversal Edge hits them, you will be placed in a short cut scene in which both player's characters will assume a classic standoff then charge each other. After doing so continue to hold the button for as long as you wish and release in order to unleash the attack.Īs you hold down the Reversal Edge input your character will armor through your opponent's attacks, minus Guard Break (blue aura attacks), and unblockable attacks (flaming aura attacks). You will know that you performed the correct input if your character emits a red aura. To perform the Reversal Edge players need to press their respective Guard Button simultaneously with its Vertical attack button. What is the Reversal Edge in Soul Calibur 6 This guide will assist players struggling with the Reversal Edge mechanic, by explaining, how to do it, what is it, and its intricacies. Another addition to the breadth of defensive mechanics, that it is under-explained in the game. However, one of the newest editions to the game is the inclusion of the powerful Reversal Edge attack. With a breadth of defensive mechanics, immensely high skill-ceiling, a cast of interesting guest and returning characters from the series, and simply a fun and inventive take on the 3D fighting game genre. Soul Calibur 6 provides both veterans of the series and newcomers a welcome return to form for the series. From the inclusion of a powerful new Soul Charge and Critical Edge attacks to the immense depth of customization found in the game. Continued abuse of our services will cause your IP address to be blocked indefinitely.Related: Tekken 7: Beginner Tips & Tricks to Becoming a ProĪs mentioned, the title introduces several new mechanics on top of the classic Soul Calibur formula. Please fill out the CAPTCHA below and then click the button to indicate that you agree to these terms. If you wish to be unblocked, you must agree that you will take immediate steps to rectify this issue. If you do not understand what is causing this behavior, please contact us here. If you promise to stop (by clicking the Agree button below), we'll unblock your connection for now, but we will immediately re-block it if we detect additional bad behavior. Overusing our search engine with a very large number of searches in a very short amount of time.Using a badly configured (or badly written) browser add-on for blocking content.Running a "scraper" or "downloader" program that either does not identify itself or uses fake headers to elude detection.Using a script or add-on that scans GameFAQs for box and screen images (such as an emulator front-end), while overloading our search engine.There is no official GameFAQs app, and we do not support nor have any contact with the makers of these unofficial apps. Continued use of these apps may cause your IP to be blocked indefinitely. This triggers our anti-spambot measures, which are designed to stop automated systems from flooding the site with traffic. Some unofficial phone apps appear to be using GameFAQs as a back-end, but they do not behave like a real web browser does.Using GameFAQs regularly with these browsers can cause temporary and even permanent IP blocks due to these additional requests. If you are using Maxthon or Brave as a browser, or have installed the Ghostery add-on, you should know that these programs send extra traffic to our servers for every page on the site that you browse.The most common causes of this issue are: Your IP address has been temporarily blocked due to a large number of HTTP requests.
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Pica syndrome treatment5/20/2023 If the vet suspects a medical cause for the pica, he or she might recommend other tests, such as blood work and a urinalysis. The vet will also ask about the dog’s general lifestyle and living environment, like how many people and other pets live in the home, how much time your dog spends alone daily, how much and what type of exercise your dog gets, and other questions that might help the veterinarian narrow down the cause of the pica. Your veterinarian will also collect a complete history, asking you detailed questions about your dog’s eating habits, including what food you feed, how frequently the dog eats, and how much. If you or your veterinarian suspect your dog is exhibiting signs of pica, the veterinarian will first perform a complete physical exam to evaluate the dog’s general body condition and look for signs of disease. In some cases, pica might occur as a side effect to a medication, such as steroids, that a dog is taking for an unrelated medical condition. Pica can also occur as a result of anemia, gastrointestinal parasites, and liver disease. In medical cases nutritional imbalances, endocrine diseases (such as diabetes or thyroid disease), or diseases of malabsorption or maldigestion can cause pica, adds Collier. “Stress, boredom, and anxiety (particularly separation anxiety) may cause a dog to be destructive and ingest things such as bedding, items of clothing, or items from the trash,” Collier says. The root cause of pica in dogs can be behavioral or medical.īehavioral pica is sometimes called stress eating.
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Dockstation vs rancher5/20/2023 ![]() Connectivity: USB: fully-powered USB 2.0 (4), USB 3.0 (2), Ethernet: RJ45 Ethernet (2), serial: DB9 (9-Pin) connection (1), video: HDMI (1), VGA (1), input power: 15. Portainer and rancher are actually quite different, portainer is just a simple Web GUI for managing containers on a single host.There is a private bathroom with a bath, bath or shower and shower. Certifications: Panasonic Toughbook Certified, Vibration Testing: MIL-STD 810G 514.5, crash test: SAE J1455 30mph Crash Testing, cycle test: latch handle & docking connectors mechanism 30,000 cycles, environmental testing: hot/cold operational & storage A flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as an iPod docking station are provided. ![]() It runs the Kubernetes control plane instances across multiple AWS Availability Zones to ensure high availability. Rancher Desktop, a lightweight and local Kubernetes cluster solution, has been evolving fast over the past few months. Full Lifecycle Management for Amazon EKS Clusters Amazon EKS is a fully managed Kubernetes service. Dimensions: 11.83" (30.00 cm) x 12.88" (32.70 cm) x 3.50" (8.89 cm) Rancher is an AWS Advanced Technology Partner and AWS Marketplace Seller.Compatible computer: Panasonic Toughbook 33 tablet only.Optional dual pass-through antenna and Lind power supply.Compatible with hand strap and high capacity batteries.3 year limited standard warranty, enhanced protection plan option available.Lock and key supplied for peace of mind theft deterrence.Rounded corners and edges provide safety in accidents and during airbag deployment, in addition to daily use and operation of docking station.Full port replication and integrated strain relieving provide simple, safe, and secure connectivity to peripherals This system comes equipped with a pyrometer probe (thermocouple) and allows you to display a number of sensors on your Bully Dog GT Tuner, giving you an easy.Low profile design maximizes available space inside of vehicle.Pump shown is not included with the ESYDOCK. Includes power supply with customized cord length and connector tip The silence and compactness of dimensions allow installation in all rooms, even inhabited.It can be installed on bare-metal or using VMs via vSphere or OpenStack. OpenShift has a customizable and guided installer. Ultra-rugged yet lightweight docking solution for Panasonic Toughbook 33 tablet only configuration For on-premise installs, Rancher uses a lightweight Kubernetes binary called K3s and can be installed on top of the most popular operating systems.Docking Station for Panasonic Toughbook 33 Tablet Only (Basic or Advanced Port Replication) Canyon Ranch signature bath and body products Terry cloth bathrobe Cable television Sound machine and iPhone docking station.
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Horse head bookends5/20/2023 ![]() Guernica and others, and has been reprinted in Best American Short Stories, Best American Her fiction has appeared in magazines including The New Yorker, Granta, Zoetrope, Ploughshares, The Yale Review, The Harvard Review, She is also the author of two novels: Like Normal People, a Los Angeles Times bestseller, a Washington Post Best Book of the Year, and a Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers selection,Īnd A Town of Empty Rooms. L and other stories, is forthcoming from Counterpoint Press. Prize, and a Los Angeles Times bestseller, and The New Order, a longlist selection for the Story prize. Bender is the author of two story collections: Refund, a finalist for the National Book Award in Fiction, a shortlist selection for theįrank O’Connor International Short Story Prize, a longlist selection for the Story As Associate Director of BookEnds, her work focuses on community developmentĪnd outreach, marketing, and social media. Workshops at the Northwestern Summer Writers’ Conference and StoryStudio Chicago.Ī Contributing Editor at Fiction Writers Review, she was a BookEnds Fellow in 2020, and is represented by Stephanie Cabot at Susanna As a writer and literary scholar, she has taught at University of Michigan, Universitéĭe Paris VII, and University of Illinois-Chicago, in addition to creative writing Jennifer Solheim's stories and essays have appeared in Bellevue Literary Review, The Los Angeles Review of Books, The Pinch, and Poets & Writers. Essays, book reviews and short fiction appear most recently in The New York Times, Newsday, The Los Angeles Review of Books, The Common Online, The Washington Post, and East Magazine. Meg Wolitzer) of the novel incubator program, BookEnds, and teaches in the MFA inĬreative Writing & Literature at Stony Brook Southampton. ![]() She co-directs the Southampton Writers Conference, is program director (along with She isĪlso the author of A Member of the Family, and The Accidental Bond: How Sibling Connections Influence Adult Relationships. Susan Scarf Merrell is the author of Shirley: A Novel, now a major motion picture starring Elisabeth Moss and Michael Stuhlbarg. Roche, Wolitzer was a guest artist in the Princeton Atelier at Princeton University. Skidmore College, and the 92nd Street Y, and along with singer-songwriter Suzzy She has taught at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Columbia University’s School of theĪrts. Her short fiction has appeared in McSweeney’s, Ploughshares, The Pushcart Prize, and The Best American Short Stories. Wolitzer, who has also written books for young readers, was guest editor of The Best American Short Stories 2017. The music speaks for itself and Gel-Sol will become a name you will hear more of in the future of experimental electronic music willing to take chances.Meg Wolitzer’s novels include The Female Persuasion, The Interestings, The Uncoupling, The Ten-Year Nap, The Position, and The Wife, which was made into a film that garnered Glenn Close an Academy Award nomination. So much care and work put into this release it sets the bar very high for other artist trying to make an impact on the music scene. The abum comees with these huge album cover matted sized double sided pieces of artwork that can be swapped out on the front so you can choose your favorite art piece to be the cover for display purposes. Keep in mind that the album comes with a download code that included an extra 45 minute ambient experimental track.īefore I close out this review I'd like to talk about the awesome packaging and artwork. This record could have easily come out of the 70's or from the future. The album closes with the epic "Two Sisters". "Star Ring Mi" has an awesome 70's new wage sound that points to the ways of Tangerine Dream and early Kraftwerk. I'd imagine this what listening to muzak on acid woud be like. Side two starts off with cool tribal rhythm beats that goes off into a lounge like weird easy listening music. "Smoky Charbonneau" starts off in a nice down-tempo style but quickly turns into an industrial noise funk fest and I'm lovin' it. Album continues its way with more crazy sounds and fiddling around with knobs, tubes, wires, and switches. I keep waiting for the line "We have taken over your planet and there is nothing you can do about it". There is some head trippy dialogue from a long lost unknown sci-fi B-movie that could be found on that 1980's Hollywood spoof "It Came from Hollywood". Having been a long time fan/ listener of Gel-Sol this album digs more into prog rock sounds that are most likely his inspiration for this release. This is my favorite track off the album and has an incredible demo video online that attracted me to this whole release. The first track sets up the weirdness with some very cool 3-D sounding effects and sounds that litterally sound like a soundcheck for the 2nd track "The Magician's Sojourn". Gel-Sol makes his debut vinyl release on Verses Records and it's a stunner. |