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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Music in Ancient Sumeria - History and Importance

The Sumerians lived in what ancient Mesopotamia, where modern Iraq and part of Iran are located, from 5300BC to1940BC. They were the first in many different areas. They had schools, a strong mathematical system, geometry, astronomy, cuneiform writing, calendars, credited with the invention of the wheel, and many other signs of a strong civilization. Not only were they first in these, but also appear to be the first to establish music that would be recognizable to people modernly. Musicians were educated in Mesopotamian schools and they played an important part in ancient sumerian Life. Lyres were very popular and reflected the sumerians love for music.Music Instruments discovered in burial sites and art include the Lyre, clappers and later even drums and wind instruments. Specifically, reed pipes, vertical flutes, lyres, harps, kitharas, drums, clappers, sistrum made for a wide array of instruments. Songs were often devotionals to the goddess Innanna. They were incorporated into religious and daily life. Another interesting discovery appears to be notation. A numeric system found on many hymnal texts seems to be a form of notation.Music appears to have its roots in the temples, but soon became part of daily life. Musicians would purify their hands before playing stringed instruments such as the Lyre.The music centered around the heptatonic-diatonic scale which is currently used in western music today. It had been believed that western music got its origin in later period Greek music, but scholars are now taking a closer look at Sumerian origins as a distinct possibility.One must keep in mind that what could be attributed as musical Sumerian firsts could have very well been inherited from previous civilizations. We have little to no record of these prior civilizations, therefore, are unable to conclude concretely as to the origins of Sumerian instruments and scales. It is just simply fascinating though, to contemplate music from a civilization so incredibly ancient, yet so reflective of our very own modern civilization.After the collapse of sumerian civilization around 2000 BC, you might think that all this knowledge had been lost. The Babylonians, however, used the knowledge gained from the Sumerians and continued the musical momentum.To understand the role of musical theory in modeling the cosmos, one must realize that it involves: "the definition of intervals, the distance between pitches, by ratios of integers or counting numbers." For the ancient Sumerians music was a tool that helped them describe the cosmos.(McClain, Ernest G.; "Musical Theory and Ancient Cosmology," The World and I, p. 371,February 1994. Cr. L. Ellenberger)

Tinamarie Hite http://www.musicxspot.comTinamarie Hite is a musician and a sound engineer. She has over 20 years expereince in the music business. Her experience covers a wide range of subjects from jazz theory to recording to the know hows of booking, gigging and live stage setup. She is currently working on several music projects. These include singer/songwriter productions, The Acoustic Duo, Cd recording, and a new band. Putting her experience to work

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Simple Guidelines in Fitness Marketing

Building up your business as well as gradually increasing the likelihood of making your enterprise's target market interested with your services and products can easily be achieved by making use of simple but nonetheless cutting-edge marketing techniques. You don't need to be a marketing expert with a decade's worth of experience in order to properly fulfill any related plans concerning marketing success. But with the help of the right tools alongside the right training which focuses on reliable marketing systems, you'll reach new heights in marketing success that you most likely haven't even dreamed about previously. All it takes is following consistent and reliable marketing tips and applying it to any business that you have in mind. Read on to find about the myriad of benefits and possibilities that you can attain from the highly recommended fitness marketing phenomenon.First of all, you'll be able to get a promising head start against your competition through the fitness marketing regime's constantly updated guide, which helps you analyse your competitors and be able to discover innovative business opportunities which will maximize your company's returns. The multilevel planning that is being promoted out of fitness marketing strategies also allows you to map out your goals and accomplish every single task at a steady pace. The likelihood of your enterprise's chances of achieving success and transcending your peers can be made into a reality with the use of ingenious blueprints that will inevitably lead to your company's success. Each workday effectively becomes productive and relentlessly efficient once a unique system (created through fitness marketing) is established, and it's also good to know that every possible aspect that your business needs to tackle in order to succeed will be covered by this customized blueprint. Obviously, any business endeavor that you take up runs the risk of going through potential failures and hurdles. Following all the basic rules and groundwork featured in fitness marketing proves to be beneficial to any individual that decides to take it up.In addition, fitness marketing can easily be integrated into various online and social media channels to improve your company's visibility as well as providing top quality advertising and promotion with minimal effort required on your enterprise's part. Advertising on a wide range of websites through PPC advertising is just one option that you can opt to pick. Another feasible way of acquiring free promotion can be attained by integrating your company's products and services into social media sites. Establishing a blog is also another notable way of squeezing out free promotion that in turn likewise doubles as an online newsletter that your clients can check for information and updates regarding your business. These online promotional techniques integrated into fitness marketing and gym marketing costs relatively cheap and you can always count on it to spread your message to your target audience the moment that you begin to publish it.

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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Travel Wardrobe Essentials

Here are some simple tips for building a chic travel wardrobe.1. Dress. Choose one that can go from day to evening, preferably in a non-wrinkle fabric. (Instead of silk or linen, opt for a viscose blend.) Black is the easiest color to dress up or down, but a yellow or white will look the freshest for the summer season. Stay on trend with a mini or one-shouldered dress with some draping. Channel your inner goddess with an empire waists and pleats, or show off your silhouette with a more fitted one-shouldered style.2. Cardigan. The cardigan (in cashmere or cotton) is a wardrobe essential, adaptable in all climates. Stick with white, black and neutrals, as they're the most versatile and will chicly pull the rest of your wardrobe together.3. Shoes. Choose ballet flats or gladiator sandals for daytime walking. They'll keep your feet in style and pain-free at the end of the day. Select one pair of high-heeled wedges or platform shoes for the evening. Want to impress the trend gods? Consider a python print on your footwear.4. Jeans. Pack a pair of comfortable jeans. This wardrobe staple is perfect for wearing on the plane and during travel days, withstanding wear and tear. Hint: darker denim easily adapts for a night on the town if paired with the right top and shoes.5. Black skinny pants or mid-calf black leggings. Paired with a tank top and cardigan or long tunic, these classic bottoms don't take up much suitcase space and can easily transition from day to night.6. T-shirts and tank tops. These don't wrinkle and they go with everything. Bring at least one for every day, preferably in cotton or cotton blends, and in different colors to brighten up your look.7. Capris. White or tan capris are a stylish alternative to pants or jeans. Pair with a lightweight or see-through tunic with a white cami underneath. Both the cami and the tunic can be worn separately. The see-through tunic can also double as a bathing-suit cover-up.8. Cashmere Shawl. This stylish accessory can double as a scarf and will keep you warm on the plane and on chilly evenings. Add a pop of color in your wardrobe with a sherbet shade: soft pink, mauve, gray, and turquoise.9. Bathing suit and bathing-suit cover-up. Find one that flatters. If you opt for slimming black, pair it with a colorful cover-up in a graphic or tribal print. (Since you're on vacation, consider one with a little sparkle to it.)There you have it, the nine essentials for a stress-free-and-fabulous travel wardrobe. Stay on the lookout for clothes that perform double duty: shirts and hats that offer sun protection, shoes that offer to "massage" your feet while you walk, shorts with multiple hidden pockets to protect your valuables. Remember that rolling your clothes instead of folding them will give you more luggage space and fewer wrinkles. And enjoy your time away!

Liana Brodie is an expert contributor on Canada's Style Blog at The Brands Club Inc. The Brands Club is Canada's top online shopping mall showcasing over 300 stores and offering up to 20% cashback on all purchases. Canada's Style Blog is a fun and informative blog featuring Canadian fashion, style, celebrity news and views. Check out the blog at http://www.t

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Prophecy in Farm Yard Flesh Part 2

The farmer dies. The son sits in
traction right now. All that's left of
the farm is plow and woman so heavy,
but the sun burns her fair complexion.
These stalls need inspection daily.
The rooster crows, the bellowing of calves
and sows alike, the Ox that once
took the rooster's life, the green tree
provides shade for the barn.
And all is me; I've been here all alone."
And the hen's cry comes from the grass.
A chill runs up and down the snake's spine.
"I am in the open ground," he says,
"I must turn myself to fly." Cat meows.
The dog trots over to the pen to play.
"It's getting a bit risky now. And here
now comes the woman with the plow.
Goodness, won't she drop that heavy beam?
Where's the farmer now? Poor poor
thing. Iron's cooled and rusty. Wish
that kid would stop beating on me with sticks.
Poor poor poor me. "Pardon,
do you have the time?"
"Get away, nasty killer snake! You bit
my husband! Put my teenage son in bed
with half a wit and useless legs. He don't
play anymore, just lies in front of the TV.
or goes driving around with his friends,
searches for answers in the midnight hours.
I know full well of your wicked powers!
But enough. I've got a job to do! But --
when I'm done I'll take care of you!"
The serpent staggers back but whips it's tongue.
"Outta here, snake! Don't want you here
anymore or even near this farm! And
if I do you die. I'll grind you up,
feed you to the sow who'll eat anything,
even her own young if I fed them to her.
And all that will be left of you is the skin,
the slime you shed the other day in the grass
out near the rabbit's hole
under the barn's shadow where you lie
in wait for things of innocence and littler
than you. I'll give you to the ground
for next year's corn."
So the serpent hisses, slips away.
The hen cries from the bushes, and the snake
peers around it as the woman disappears.
"It's kind of cold out here in the open sky.
For so many years I've sat still in the grass,
watching and hoping for that man to die.
But things don't end up like they're planned.
Who could anticipate the coldness of sand?
But the bushes stir, draw the snake from
his thoughts. Silent he shivers,
and the thick air is tread through loud.
Prickly hairs rise upon the cold snake's back.
So he dreads an attack is coming, though
he can't quite see it. "Enemy behind that hill.
Now what if he's off to the barn when I'm turned?
I must not leave the woman and the daughter
alone too long. They're too easily tempted
and may be taken by another." He laughs
but knows he'll leave like Saul. "What?"
He says. "No lion in the road. I must
have been looking at a bird or a cow. Yes,
a cow with gossamer wings, but then
don't only insects have them?" He's confused.
"Cow-fairies," he chuckles to himself, "yes,
I must be going mad." And he laughs
with a low snake and chuckle
mixed with venom drips to the ground,
where he the shape of the scarlet "S" appears
three feet across, shades of brown tinting
in the grass. I coil as he turns away
from it, then throws itself upon him in a
most peculiar way, imbedding right into his skin,
"ouch, but such is the brand of sin," he says.
And to think for eons this I feared? Not much
compared to all my thousand deaths. I
should've killed the farmer sooner outright."
But the hen calls out again, and the house-cat
strolls out to play. And the green leaves
of the bush to his right stirs, "no!"
says the serpent. Past the trough, through the fence
he flees to the meadow and the grassy yard
"They drew me out! They did! How could I be
such a fool! The farmer's son is in his room
cleaning his gun. And the farmer isn't really dead,
I know it!"
Tenderly he peeks between the leaves, but all is open
ground and the turkeys flirt with the natural
breeze.
"I'll wait," says the snake. "I'll wait
until they show their next move. Then through the grass
I'll stealthily escape, or bite yes, I'll stay
and bite with deadly venom all skin I see
with all my might.

For more writing by Don Standeford, visit http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

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