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#DesignIndaba2017: Dances with data – Bizcommunity – Bizcommunity.com
Posted: March 7, 2017 at 12:45 am
The discipline of design is increasingly the place where data and the drawing board collide, with almost all of the designers on stage at Design Indaba 2017 touching on, one way or another, how they apply their skills to help make sense of an info-saturated world.
Also from Ijeoma, 'wage islands' project an ingenious interactive installation, (gotta love alliteration), which sees a 500-piece laser-cut acrylic model raised or lowered out of a water tank to convey the issues of wage and housing inequalities in NYC, demonstrating at the touch of button where one can afford to live in New York based on income. As in the previous example providing a tangible picture of an abstract concept.
Ijeoma takeouts: Think like citizens not just creatives", "Use data for people not just consumers, and the quotable clincher Let's make conversation-pieces not just masterpieces".
Her book entitled Dear Data, co-authored with friend Stefanie Posavec contains 'data postcards' from the project, which saw the pair mail postcard-size, data-inspired illustrations to each other every week for a year.
You can give it a try. All you need is paper, some coloured pens and a commitment to visually map/plot/graph any mundane aspect of your daily life, for example how many times you check the time in a week, the number of thank yous given and received, or the number of times you smiled at strangers. This is really the essence of spatial mathematical thinking and might be considered in primary schools to advantage.
As one of the nicknames for Cape Town is Slaapstad (rhymes with Kaapstad, Afrikaans for Cape Town, and means 'sleep city'), Design Indaba seemed an appropriate target audience for the invitation to participate in the project via an app, featuring the music of Marconi Unions Adrift, apparently the most relaxing music ever produced. Download it and sleep your way through this global research project.
Gathering biodata is also seen in the work of local award-winning Red & Yellow School graduate Carina Bonse, who has developed a wearable based on her research monitoring the Ecoli levels due to sewage on Cape Town beaches, via a smart armband.
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Childbirth and Music: What’s the Big Deal? – Huffington Post
Posted: March 6, 2017 at 5:49 am
This guest post is written by Heidi Lengel, birth & bereavement Doula, board certified music therapist, and owner and founder of Fulheart Family Support. She shares her thoughts on the recent Birthing Playlist from Spotify that recently blew up on social media. Childbirth and music can go hand in hand, but a birthing play list is a personal and impactful tool for birthing women.
Bones sinking like stones
All that weve fought for
Homes, places weve grown
All of us are done for.
These are words to a song on Spotifys recently released Birthing Playlist. Even today, the internet is still buzzing with delight at this new technique for using music during labor.
Ummmm, WHAT? That song is supposed to make me feel good?
As a board certified music therapist, professional counselor, and certified birth & bereavement doula who works directly with birthing women, I have to tell you I was excited when Spotify acknowledged how meaningful music can be. I agree with the sentiment shared by Dr. Mortiz: music strongly influences our central nervous systems limbic system which manages our memories, emotions, and how we deal with fear and pain. It makes sense that women would turn to music during childbirth as a source of comfort and strength. Dr. Gino Pecoraro also points out that music helps them relinquish controlyou have to during this process and the music can take over and help that to happen because it helps them calm down.
I can remember many times Ive witnessed, firsthand, musics amazing ability to provide great comfort, strength, and encouragement to women in labor. However, my excitement quickly gave way to disappointment as I listened to some of the songs.
Why? Isnt all music created equal? How could music possibly harm a Mom or baby throughout labor? Whats so wrong with using music to get pumped up during birth? Here are some of the reasons why music needs to be used with care and discernment during birth.
The emotional & physical needs of women vary greatly from the early moments of labor all the way to the first few hours of a babys life. A womans energy level can range from I dont have anything left to give to lets do this- now! in a matter of seconds. Pre-existing physical conditions can impact a laboring womans stamina and movements as labor progresses. Women experience feelings of elation and strength, while sometimes also feeling weak and despondent. Moreover, a womans mental health, exposure to stress and trauma, and support system can influence the course of labor.
Yes, it does. And lets be clear about something there is a difference between listening to music and receiving music therapy from a qualified professional. We might all enjoy listening to music from time to time, but music therapy goes beyond that: music therapists are trained to use music expressly for therapeutic purposes, and must follow rigorous standards of practice, clinical care, and ethical guidelines.
In fact, there are some amazing studies that show how music therapy can influence pregnancy, labor, and birth. Brownings 2001 study of music therapy in childbirth showed music therapy has the potential to make women feel more relaxed and in control- feelings which can directly inhibit the release of stress hormones like cortisol. Liu, Chang, and Chen (2010) discovered music therapy significantly lowers pain and anxiety during the latent (early) phase of labor. Hanser (1983) also found that music therapy lowered pain responses, increased concentration, and facilitated helpful breathing behaviors during labor. However, it is impossible to predict how one single playlist could support the complex needs of every woman, in every stage of labor. Just as important, one cant predict how each of the songs suggested in Spotifys playlist could impact physiological functions such as lowering blood pressure, increasing oxygen levels, and stablizing heart rate all wonderful goals for birthing women. Music therapist Beth Hardy of Heart Tones Doula discusses the importance of how music therapy guides the body and mind during labor:
So, heres the thing. Ask any qualified music therapist, and they will tell you: Music is VERY powerful, and sometimes it can have negative effects.
Dr. Brian Abrams put it best when he said, Its inaccurate to say music is innocuous. Music is a powerful medium and, as such, has the potential to help as well as harm, and is therefore not strictly benign. Moreover, it is inaccurate to call music non-invasive. Music penetrates us. In my practice alone, I can think of many times when women have specifically requested that certain songs (or even entire genres of music) not be played because of extremely difficult (often times traumatic) memories associated with them.
Music therapist and researcher Suzanne Hanser discussed how when she used music during the birth of her stillborn baby; she discovered music had the ability to comfort her: As labor progressed, the rhythm of the music guided my breathing and paced the next several hours. The stability of an ongoing beat in Vivaldis chamber music and Bachs keyboard works kept me breathing in their strict tempi, getting me through contraction after contraction, measure by measure. During a long and difficult transition stage of labor, Prokofievs chaotic and dissonant piano concerto matched my torment and somehow, curiously, I felt empathy with the music.
At the same time, she also realized it held potentially negative outcomes when offered to someone else experiencing distress: She revealed that the music had, indeed, provided some distraction and positive mood changes during the next two sessions. But, then at home, she began to experience nausea whenever she played these musical selections. Horrified, I recognized that this process was unwittingly conditioning a distressing response to this music. I needed to study the behavioral conditioning literature, and consult with fellow clinicians and researchers. My review of the development of classical and respondent conditioning paradigms enlightened me on these unexpected outcomes. Subsequently, I took care to pair music with relaxing effects in order to condition positive effects prior to experiencing any pain or trauma.
Babies can hear it all, yall. As early as 18 weeks, they can begin to hear sound. At 25-26 weeks, those little cuties can respond to sound. They can hear the music you bring to your birth and sense how it impacts your mood. Discoveries are being made every day about how babies are able to recall their birth memories. They are incredibly sensitive and responsive to the sounds they hear. The music we play during labor, birth, and the moments afterwards have a profound impact on a babys neurological development. To give an example, the cello suite recommend on the Spotify playlist may actually be too stimulating for a newborn who is busy regulating their breathing, becoming connected to Mom, and learning how to nurse. Classical music isnt always good? you gasp? Yes, even classical music is not always the best choice for your baby depending on the moment.
Have you ever heard a woman say she made playlists for labor and then hated them? Its probably because she didnt have the support of a music therapist guiding her throughout pregnancy and birth. But have no fear. There are an increasing number of music therapists specializing in music therapy assisted childbirth. Music therapist and doula Kate Taylor of Creative Childbirth Concepts provides these helpful suggestions:
In the enddo your research. Would you ask someone who is not a qualified birth professional to deliver your baby? I didnt think so. Then dont rely on musical recommendations for birth from someone who is not a qualified music therapist.
Look for a board certified music therapist near you who is trained to support you during pregnancy and birth. Empower yourself by creating a knowledgeable team of people you know and trust. At Fulheart Family Support, we offer music therapy assisted childbirth services throughout Philadelphia as well as online Birth Melodies consultation services that enable you to choose the best music to for you and your birth.
No matter what anyone tells you, make the best possible choices for you and then take a deep breath- your baby cant wait to meet you.
This article was originally published on http://www.achildgrows.com, the ultimate online parenting guide for NYC and Philadelphia families.
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If music be the food of love, play on! – The Hindu
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The Hindu | If music be the food of love, play on! The Hindu Some forms of music can reduce stress and modulate arousal levels. These are generally 'relaxing music forms'- low pitch, slow tempo and no lyrics. Rhythm would be slow or not at all (as in meditative pieces). Such listening appears to reduce the ... |
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Living large after heart surgery – MyAJC
Posted: March 5, 2017 at 7:48 am
SPOKANE, Wash. Fit and trim, Ned McNamara uses a gentle voice while naming yoga poses for a midday class he teaches at the Spokane Valley YMCA.
Wearing black-rimmed glasses, a black T-shirt and athletic pants, McNamara appears much younger than his 69 years. He holds the yoga poses with ease but stops on occasion to check postures among his 18 students, a mix of men and women of various ages.
Let gravity be your friend, he told a recent class, as relaxing music played in the darkened studio. Continuing to breath, out through the nose a cleansing, centering breath.
A certified personal trainer, McNamara could be described as the epitome of active retiree. He teaches yoga and fitness classes for the YMCA and the ACT 2 program of Community Colleges of Spokane, volunteers for search and rescue activities, and teaches rescue skills.
Hes also a runner, swimmer, former triathlete, and operator of a home-based business, NrG Fitness.
And just over a year ago, he had quadruple bypass surgery.
With me, it was hereditary; it wasnt my diet or fitness level, said McNamara, who had noticed symptoms such as shortness of breath in the preceding months.
Both my parents died of heart attacks. I never had a heart attack, and my heart wasnt damaged, but the major arteries were 95 percent-plus blocked. I was on the edge of having a major heart attack. I was (a) walking dead guy.
McNamara said he at first mistook tightening and burning in the chest as a sign hed let his own fitness slip and needed to work out more.
The danger didnt click until he had coffee with a friend, one of his students, and that friends wife, a doctor. Upon hearing McNamara describe his symptoms, they immediately helped him book an appointment with Spokane heart experts.
Here I am in Spokane, one of the heart centers of the world, so I ended up with the absolute best doctors at Sacred Heart because of people in my class, he said. I got right in when they scheduled the stress test.
Actually, I had the symptoms for about nine months. I got chided a little bit by doctors who said, What would you think if you found someone in the backcountry who described these symptoms?
After his surgery Sept. 2, 2015, doctors by the following Oct. 26 granted him 100 percent return to doing full cardiovascular workouts.
Ive gone back to climbing mountains, teaching, doing all the cardio work I did before, he said.
McNamara and his wife Catherine, 69, deliberately chose Spokane in 2013 to move from Colorado for their retirement years, in part because of this regions lower cost-of-living and outdoor activities, he said. He also likes to ski and has season passes at 49 Degrees North.
He said Spokane even reminds him somewhat of New England, where the U.S. Air Force veteran was raised in a little town near Plymouth, Massachusetts. His career took him across the U.S. and internationally, so he traveled frequently, but he always found time for regular workouts.
I only stayed (at) places where I could run, he said. Ive always taken care of myself; never been out of shape.
After moving to Spokane, McNamara saw a booth for Spokane County Sheriffs Office volunteers at the Bighorn Outdoor Adventure Show. At first, he helped with sheriff incident responses, until he joined the volunteer-based Spokane County Search and Rescue (SAR) three years ago.
McNamara is now SAR council president and serves on three separate teams its swift water rescue, mountain rescue, and Inland Northwest Search and Rescue specializing in mountain and technical rope rescues (formerly Spokane Mountaineers).
Among volunteer search and rescue missions so far, he participated in a search for an autistic child who disappeared at night in the South Hill area. Another call sent him and searchers looking for an older man with dementia in Spokane. Both resulted in individuals found safely.
Additionally, McNamara volunteers as an instructor for the search and rescue groups academy, teaching skills ranging from building survival shelters to navigation. He also volunteers at church, Valley Real Life, as acting director of security.
While living in Colorado, McNamara completed several triathlons, and thats when people first began asking him for fitness advice. Ten years ago, he became a certified personal trainer after completing requirements of the American Council on Exercise.
In part, his yoga focus began on a business trip. At an airport gift store, he bought a yoga book, but it sat unread for months. Later, he saw a newspaper ad for a yoga class in his hometown.
I went, and I loved it, McNamara said. He decided to include yoga for opening a home fitness studio in Colorado, so he worked a few years to gain YogaFit certification.
I have a passion for it, he said. If a doctor told me I could only do one thing to take care of myself, it would be yoga, no question.
With yoga, its a strengthening process. Its all about breathing and breath-as-life energy. Youre providing your body with a lot of oxygen, and you gain a lot more range of motion and flexibility. I teach Ashtanga yoga; it flows and youre constantly connecting dots.
Yoga also provides a very calming experience, he said.
It allows people to totally relax and decompress, and a person will sleep better, McNamara said. Stress is a killer. The deeper a person becomes in the yoga discipline, with breathing and stretching, that goes away.
Providing fitness training isnt high-paying, McNamara said, but thats not why he does it. He described his reward as coming from seeing transition and growth in clients.
After the recent yoga class, McNamara chatted with several people heading out. He enjoys that too.
I love people, he said. If you genuinely care for people, it comes back to you tenfold.
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Madonna shares video of her adopted twins playing piano together before relaxing on the grass outside in adorable … – The Sun
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MADONNA has given fans a glimpse at her adopted twins playing piano together, as she passes on her love of music to the adorable youngsters.
The singer, 58, recently welcomedlittle Stella and Esther Mwale, originally from Malawi, into her family, and theyre taking after her already.
Sharing a short clip of them on the piano together,the pair smile happily as they bang their hands down on the keys.
Madge wrote: Saturday Jam! Awesome!
She then followed it with a snap of them relaxing on the grass outside together, clearly tired out from the activities.
While the singer herself is pictured laid out, the twins are sat beside her chatting.
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She wrote: Beverly Hillbillies!
Madonna has been keeping fans up to date with her kids development in their first fewweeks with their new family.
Just days ago, she shared a snap of them all enjoying a pyjama party together.
The little girls were all smiles as they sat on the knees of their big sister Mercy James and big brother David Banda, with the Like A Virgin singers other children Rocco and Lourdes absent from the shot.
Mercy, who Madonna adopted in 2009, flashed a cheeky grin as she cuddled her little sister while David, brought into the showbiz brood three years earlier, mimicked her pose cradling the other twin.
Giving her fans an insight into her childrens happy night in, Madge captioned the shot with the words: Pajama Game on , and four Emoji faces crying with laughter.
She followed up with: The revolution of love starts at home.
Mum-of-six Madonna then followed with a throwback shot, also posted to her page, which showed her in Africa kneeling on the floor.
Her two twin girls could be seen playing in the background and she confessed: Already missing this beautiful place!
The warm heart of Africa.
The proud parent has been flooding her account with new snaps showing the adorable sisters.
The snap shows the adorable youngsters smiling next to each other with big bows round their heads.
Madonna wrote: Todays Blessing brought to you by Adidas!
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Could Highly Sensitive People Need More Sleep than Others? – PsychCentral.com (blog)
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Game. Changer.
Many highly sensitive people (HSP) walk around in a perpetual state of exhaustion. You have a nervous system that is wired differently, and a brain that seems to miss a filter and living in a society that feeds you with information 24/7.
By the end of the day, you are looking for that hole in the ground you wished you could crawl into and never come out again.
THIS Type Of Person Is The Most Sleep Deprived, Says Science
Ive been on this self-care journey for a while now. Most of the time I dont even like the term self-care. It seems that we just forgot common sense and because of that, we need a word to affirm to ourselves and others that we are not just being selfish because we are choosing to do something just for us.
But that is just a side note. As for the self-care journey, meditation, yoga, spa days, walking in nature, relaxing music, and alone time are all great self-care practices that Ive been experimenting with and implementing since my last burnout.
But, if you ask me, what the number 1 thing is every HSP needs to start with when in a state of where is my hole in the ground, I will always say: SLEEP MORE!
I believe that this is an advice that every person should take. But if you are highly sensitive, you need even more sleep than others.
When your nervous system is a state of constant alert, your brain will feel fried by the end of the day. Sometimes, it occurs even at the beginning of the day.
It is no surprise that being highly sensitive increases your chances of experiencing burn out at least once during your lifetime. And sleep helps decompress and revitalize your nervous system. This is not a luxury item on a one day I will list. This is a necessity.
Seeking for a solution for my exhaustion outside of myself, as we all tend to do when we first start on our healing journey, I went to see an acupuncturist a few years ago.
After patiently listening to my story (the 2 toddlers keeping me up all night story), she just looked at me and said: Well, I have the solution for you. For 2 whole weeks, I want you to be in bed by 8 p.m. and you are not allowed to get out of bed until you feel rested. If you then feel that you still need my help, you come back.
Within one week I was up and running again. I couldnt believe that it could be that simple! I enjoyed the sleeping so much that I did do the 2 weeks. And from there on, I never ever forgot to prioritize sleep in my life.
When I work with clients in creating self-care practices, I now always start with sleep. You can meditate all you want, but if you are sleep deprived, you are probably falling asleep by your third mantra.
What really amazes me is that when I give this advice, it creates a lot of resistance.
15 Struggles Only Those Of Us With Insomnia Will EVER Understand
Being an adult seems to imply that you stay up late (there is also a fear of missing out hidden somewhere in there) and that you dont need as much sleep as a child.
Although this IS true, you dont need as much sleep as your children, you, as a highly sensitive person, do need more sleep that the non-highly sensitive person.
I am not asking you to be in bed by 8 p.m every day, an hour earlier than you normally would go to bed, is already 7 more hours of sleep booked in one week.
Commit for 2 weeks on going to bed 1 hour earlier than you normally do. For you to do so start decompressing at least 2 hours before you really want to go to sleep. This means no type of stimulation that impairs the production of melatonin, which plays a key role in regulating your sleep cycle.
I am talking about smartphones, iPads, television, computers, and more. Our bodies have not evolved to handle this much artificial light in the evening. You can read before bed but use a small reading lamp.
When you feel that youve caught up on sleep, do everything you can to maintain this foundational self-care habit.
Set up boundaries for yourself. Create your life around getting enough sleep. Dont go without less than 8 hours for more than 2 nights in a row. Believe me, your nervous system will thank you!
Getting enough sleep helps you create a sturdy foundation for not only creating other habits that fit your sensitive needs but also for creating a life that is energized and purposeful!
This guest article originally appeared on YourTango.com: The #1 Self-Care Practice For Highly Sensitive People.
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The Most Soothing Music for Dogs Is NOT Classical – Reader’s Digest
Posted: March 4, 2017 at 9:43 am
The next time your pup starts to pant and pace during a thunderstorm or you have to leave for a day and you know separation anxiety is about to ensue, consider turning on some music. But not just any musicaccording to a new study published in the journal of Physiology and Behavior, dogs prefer the sounds of reggae or soft rock more than any other genre.
For the study, conducted by the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), researchers with the University of Glasgow turned on six-hour playlists of five different genres of music for shelter dogs. During the duration of the study, the dogs heard classical, soft rock, reggae, pop and Motown. While the dogs were listening, researchers took note of their heart rate, cortisol levels and behaviors that measure stress levels, like barking or lying down.
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It turns out that dogs are fans of chilling out to Bob Marley, just like we do on our beach vacations, as results showed that dogs were less stressed while listening to soft rock or reggae. When listening to Motown, their stress levels were higher, study co-author Neil Evans told the Washington Post.
Overall, the response to different genres was mixed highlighting the possibility that like humans, our canine friends have their own individual music preferences, Evans said. That being said, reggae music and soft rock showed the highest positive changes in behavior.
Based on the results of the study, Evans and his team believe that shelters and dog owners alike would benefit from playing reggae or soft rock music for their canines during high stress situations. For animals entering a shelter for the first time, the new surroundings can be scary, leading to barking, shaking or cowering, and dogs living in home can be fearful of loud noises or when their owners leave. Here are some ways to decipher if your pet is sick, instead of stressed.
This latest research dates back to previous findings that discovered shelter dogs that listen to classical music were more relaxed, barking less and lying down more. Unfortunately, the study also found that by the seventh day of listening to classical music, the dogs returned to restlessness, leading researchers including Evans to believe that the animals were getting habituated with the music, or possibly getting bored. Those previous results are what led the researchers to try varied genres for the new study.
Two Scottish SPCA shelters are taking note of the study and will begin playing music in their shelters, allowing their dogs to reap the relaxing benefits.
While reggae and soft rock might be good for Fido, the study authors have yet to determine if felines enjoy the same sounds. In the meantime, you can brush up on what your cat is trying to tell you.
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COLUMN: Three easy steps to reduce injury risk – Grand Haven Tribune
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Proper Sleep
Everyone is busy. I get it. However, did you know that a poor nights sleep puts your student at a higher risk of injury? One study found that kids who slept more than eight hours per night had a 68% less chance of getting injured during sports. So, shut the television off, put your phone away, and get to bed! It may just save you from an injury.
Our bodies sleep best in dark, cool environments, so consider purchasing light-canceling shades and turning the AC down a few degrees at night. Also, avoid staring at bright lights 30 minutes before bed. Many electronics including your phone, TV, or computer emit bright light that tricks your body into thinking it is daytime. Instead, try reading a book or listen to relaxing music immediately before bed. Doing this allows the brain to settle down to fall asleep faster.
Proper Eating Habits
Food is fuel for our bodies. Put bad fuel in and you get bad results. Put good fuel in and your body benefits. With the business of life, eating well can be a constant battle. While the quick, easy option may sound good at the time, your body will feel its effects up to days later. Eating a poorly nutritious meal prior to a game or practice will keep your student from performing at his or her best. Eating poorly over time can quickly result in suffering from a nutritional deficiency.
Unsure what the nutritional guidelines are for your child? Many nutritional websites, such as http://www.nutritional.gov, provide helpful resources including grocery lists and recipes. If you are looking for in depth nutritional counseling including meal programming seek out a registered dietitian.
Proper Training
Look into any athletic training room during the first week of a season and youll find it packed. Too many times, an athletes body is simply not ready for the demands of their sport. The intensity of practices and games often are much more than what a typical offseason program includes.
Seek out an experienced coach or trainer during the offseason to ensure your athlete is following a logical progression of activity leading up to the season. Training in small groups of similar ability level during the offseason is often another great way to prepare for the intensity of an upcoming season. In season be sure your athlete is in constant communication with their athletic trainer about any aches or pains they may be having. Small aches or pains can quickly become a full-blown injury.
Follow these three steps to reduce your risk of injury and stay on the field all season long.
ByDerek Rietman, CPT, FAFS, Trainer at imove
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Raven & The Fox coming to Good Earth Cafe – Airdrie Echo
Posted: March 3, 2017 at 2:43 am
If youre looking for a relaxing, music-filled evening youre in luck.
Canmore based singer-songwriter duo Raven & The Fox will be bringing their love-inspired mountain music to Good Earth Cafe, March 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Sean Isaac, the guitarist half of Raven & The Fox, said the duo met local musician Renee Werenka while performing at Tedx in Camore and were inspired to come to Airdrie.
Weve never played in Airdrie before, said Isaac, who added the band has been together for the past three years.
Werenka and fellow Airdrian Dwight McCormick will be opening the show.
Isaac is joined by the bands other half, Julie Chang, who graces his acoustic guitar riffs with her smooth, sultry vocals. The group has performed coast to coast and will be releasing a full length album sometime this year.
Our music has its roots in folk, he said. We call it love inspired mountain music. The lyrics are inspired by mountains and love.
He said everyone is welcome to attend the show.
Its a great way to kick your Saturday night off, said Isaac. Its relaxing music, its engaging music.
Admission is by donation.
For more information visit http://www.theravenandthefox.com/
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Nintendo shows off the Switch eShop for the very first time – TechnoBuffalo
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by Ron Duwell | March 2, 2017
Nintendo is on an upward trajectory when it comes to designing attractive and understandable user interfaces. The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U were really solid despite not being perfect, and they were a huge leap over what the Wii and Nintendo DSi provided. With the Switch, Nintendo proves its taking off the training wheels.
The company showed off how easy it will be to find the games you want and transfer funds from previous accounts in a new video that breaks the shop and a news feature down.
Sometimes, when I am writing out my articles for the day, I just leave my Wii U running and listen to the relaxing music. It helps me focus and keep my mind from wandering, even with flashy Nintendo buttons and Mario staring me in the face, begging to be played.
Bad news theres no music on the Switchs eShop. Thats bogus.
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