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Throne Back

Watch Game of Thrones episode 1 premiere "Winter Is Coming" online

The roots of the popular saying; power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely, goes long back in time. Going through the pages of history will give you an idea as to how the monarchs and the royal families, hungry for power, crossed all limits to satiate one of the strongest vices known to human race. Power struggles between kingdoms, royal families and monarchs is an old age phenomena. Arts of drama, painting and theatre have tried to capture the power demon in their works, but nothing has been able to put it in as convincing a way as Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones Season 1 premiere narrates the tale of such power hungry families trying to gain control of the Westeros's Iron Throne. This fantasy extravaganza named Game of Thrones in its Season 1 Episode 1, witnesses the king of Winterfell, Lord Eddard "Ned" Stark, coming face to face with a Night's Watch deserter roaming outside his kingdom. This makes him take swift action to enforce the rule of law. In Game of Thrones Episode 1, which you can watch online at your ease; Catelyn, the King's wife, will reveal to her husband that his mentor and friend, Jon Arryn has passed away, and he is being considered by King Robert to take charge of the dear departed's duties. The King arrives at Winterfell with other members of Lannister's family, which includes King's wife, Cersei's two brothers Jamie and Tyroin, accompanied by the boy who will succeed his father, Joffrey. Jamie and Cresei are twins while Tyroin is a dwarf who likes to poke his nose into everything. Watch Game of thrones Season season 1 episode 1 "Winter Is Coming" to know whether Lord Eddard will accept the lucrative offer made by King Robert, something which will cause an increase in his power and influence manifold, or will he turn down the request to attract the wrath of the King? While all this drama unfolds in Winterfell, Viserys Targaryen is plotting to gain control of the throne by joining hands with the leader of Dothraki warriors, Khal Drogo. Catch Game of Thrones episode 1 online to see how Viserys crosses all known limits to taste the fruits of power by promising her sister's marriage to the leader of ruthless warrior tribe. The episode take sharp turns as the path to the throne is marked by acts of treason and betrayal. Watch Game of Thrones Season 1 full episodes to follow the royal families take unknown paths to achieve their selfish ends and gain control over new unknown lands.

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The roots of the popular saying; power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely, goes long back in time. Going through the pages of history will give you an idea as to how the monarchs and the royal families, hungry for power, crossed all limits to satiate one of the strongest vices known to human race. Power struggles between kingdoms, royal families and monarchs is an old age phenomena. Arts of drama, painting and theatre have tried to capture the power demon in their works, but nothing has been able to put it in as convincing a way as Game of Thrones.

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Game of Thrones is a new series. This is an upcoming American medieval fantasy television series and created by David Benioff and Dan Weiss. On 17th Apr Game of Thrones episode 1 "Premiere" is airing. This seires is based on A Song of Ice and Fire series of novels. I'm very exited to watch Game of Thrones premiere.

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Bass Drum Res

Why Guitar Players Don't Always Make Good Bass Players

  It has probably happened thousands of times in the history of modern music. The bass player either quits unexpectedly, or a new band just cannot find a bass player. So in comes a guitar player who may or may not already be in the band, and volunteers to play bass. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.

 There are several reasons why it is difficult for a guitar player to just switch to bass and do the job adequately. First of all, a guitar players job is to yes, play rhythm guitar parts at times, but also to play lead guitar parts. And guitar players with their inherent egos, would almost always rather play the lead parts because when they do, they are the center of attention. And we all love to be the center of attention. There are thousands of songs that have great guitar parts that people will remember forever. But when was the last time you heard someone whistling a bass part from some popular song? Bass players just get no respect.

 The role of the bass guitar player is to put the bottom in the music. He must work with the drummer in a structured way to lay a foundation for the other musicians. When the bass player and drummer are working together, the music feels good to them and listeners. When the other musicians put their parts on top of this foundation, the package is complete.

 Because guitar players are used to playing lead guitar, most have a difficult time playing the mostly simple bass lines required when they switch instruments. It is the rare disciplined musician who can make the change without weeks or months of practicing his new instrument.

 Bass guitar parts vary from the simple one and five Country Music bass lines, to the one, three, five lines of jazz and swing. There are bassists who play very busy bass lines but for the most part, bass players blend in and just do their job. Sometimes you don't even notice the bass player, at least not until he drops out. Then you definitely notice him.

 There are and have been bass guitar players that have demanded notice and been stars in their own right, like the late Jaco Pastorious and Nashville Ace Victor Wooten. But most bass players are not and don't try to be the stars of the show. Many guitar players have difficulty adjusting to this part of their new role.

 As a guitar player who made the switch to bass and then had the good fortune to work with some of the biggest names in the music business, my advice to any guitar players wanting or needing to become bass players is to take some time and really listen to what the bass is doing in some of the music you will be playing. Learn the bass lines to some of those songs, get a drum machine and play along with the songs using the drum machine. Tune your ear to the kick drum and train your fingers or pick if you use one, to strike the string just as the kick drum is hitting the head of the bass drum. It is the combination of the kick drum sound and the bass note together that gives the music that thud that hits you in the chest and makes you feel the music. If you are ahead of or behind the beat, the band will sound off and the music won't sound right.

 Playing guitar and playing bass are like being in two different worlds and demands two different ways of thinking. If you find yourself at that crossroads where you have to make that decision, remember what a bass player is and what he does. If you are not comfortable playing second banana to the guitar player or keyboard player, if you can't work in a controlled manner laying the foundation for the rest of the band, then admit it and stick to guitar. You have to love what you're doing to be successful at it. Remember that.

 

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Joe Russ is a songwriter, singer, musician and Internet Marketer. You can read more of his articles on his blog Songwriting Nashville Style. He is also a featured writer on the new informative songwriting website Songwriters Marketplace.

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Astrological 1st House Snaring Personality's Alluring Convictions

MODE of Cosmic Therapy: How to Stop the Lies we tell Ourselves Why We Expect Others to Validate.

Flooded by ingrained ideas, thoughts, perceptions, and opinions, our particular way of viewing the world is somewhat colored and distorted. No matter how hard we try to deliberately negotiate our intent, what we ‘think' gets in the way of what we do.

Coupled with the reality that most of our emotionally imprinted thoughts are the osmotic product of our early conditioning, environment and family upbringing, we bring to the table, not only ourselves, but a host of other unresolved disturbed voices residing in our heads.

In essence, we are ‘pretty much' hardwired from the beginning to fuel false ideas about ourselves which support what we have been taught, shown or gathered indirectly through mal-aligned experience.

Before I go any further, let me make one concept impeccably clear: these false ideas do not necessarily have to be negative; they can just as much be ones that fuel the notions about how very special and unique you are!

Suffocating ingrained ideas influence us all the days of our lives up until the critical point where we are afforded (given the chance: whether through plummeting to the abyss or sky rocking through the ceiling of success) the opportunity to investigate the matter of ourselves more directly, honestly and thoroughly.

"It's a tough job but somebody's gotta do it!" Therein lies the premise of the first house of the astrological chart. Whether one is inclined to believe in the science of astrology or not is not up for discussion; either the star patterned information relates (fits) or it doesn't. IF it fits, wear it. IF it doesn't toss it out!

Properties of esoteric truth are wiggly creatures. Though paradoxical in nature, at times, the obscured messages they bring can be as astounding as radically altering our world in flash of blatant inspiration.

It is at this place the discussion of the ascendant rises and takes a definite turn in understanding. Incidentally, the term ‘ascendant' is used to define the cluster of stars that was evident in the heavens at the moment of your precise birth.

In essence, you entered into the world with that particular pattern indelibly stamped upon your character. Or more definitively expressed, the theory of the interconnection of all things (quantum psychics) made it that the stars of that particular sign would influence your path all the days of your life.

In other words, it is our heart that pumps our blood into our veins and not our bowels or our eyes.

More importantly, the fact that it is our heart which beats in our chest which defines a specific quality of life that we will experience, alone, not to be confused with some other person who possesses an entirely different heart whose influence will be felt for him/her. Initially, the first house is the heart of the matter of our life while visiting planet earth.

A life sustaining impact, not to be diminished, neither accelerated nor replicated by any other human being.

Physically, we are what we are based upon many diverse biological factors but our individual personalities, destinies and life experiences are singularly designated for us. Nobody can do you like you can do you!

We have a DNA encoded blueprint that determines (presents us with choices) and influences our derived behavior. We also have a Celestial encoded blueprint which determines (presents us with choices) and influences our predisposed desires through that imponderable behavior.

Of course, we make our own decisions but "OH!! How they are saturated with so many conflicting multifarious layers of undetectable reasoning."

Within the framework of natal first house, if you are interested and so inclined, you may begin to unravel some of these latent influences. In truth, our lives began before we popped into this dispensation of time and space.

After conception, we spent the first months inside our mother's womb having been formed into the human being we arrived as. It is at this entrance that we are esoterically christened (so to speak) to begin our new lives under the influence (innate potential) of the astrological sign and planet(s) attached to our particular 1st house.

We, as human beings, are challenged to take our first breath; we inhale the providence of what is to come with the very next breath. Though we are ‘gods in the making', we are born as children of the universe with the world as our universal theater.

We cannot possibly begin to know our parts until after we have tried on all of the costumes.

Some will fit better than others; some not at all and some are hidden in the other room that we are not even aware are in the building. But, once having gone through the various roles assigned to us, with diligent work and dedicated commitment to release ourselves from the inappropriate disguises, we are able to ‘establish and maintain' a indomitable force to be reckoned with.

No one enjoys feeling as if he/she is living someone else's life. How can that feeling be eradicated? By discovering other latent artistic possibilities not yet recognized or embraced.

As long as you wait to be rescued, or believe that somewhere ‘down the road' things are going to improve, you are fooling yourself and prolonging self-inflicted misery. This is as good as it gets!

But IF you are not plugged into the "IT", you won't recognize nor appreciate how good it can be. Instead of running, hiding, discounting, denying and whining about how bad things are, try showing up for your life exactly and precisely how it is.

Change nothing or no one. Keep doing what you are doing in the specific manner in which you are doing it.

The first house in the natal charts waves the banner of ‘standing firm', actually like being nailed to the wall of your life without any possibility or escape or rescinding of sentence. That's the whole point! The occult zodiac secret so transparently obvious!

While you are trying to work to see the light at the end of the tunnel, improve, fix, resolve, get what you think you deserve, get out of this mess, and find the answer for your so called dilemmas, the poisonous spraying air plane of your own refusal to accept your hallowed life has drenched you in disbelief, negativity, self-doubt, cynicism, overwhelming disappointment, calibrated expectations, and unfaltering disdain.

In other words you are a pampas ungrateful ass who walks around with a chip on your shoulder as big as the state of Texas!

In order to understand and incorporate the astrological importance of the 1st house, you must be willing to give up the idea of having any framed idea of what is supposed to be.

When you find yourself making excuses, justifications, explanations and/or detailed reasons why such and such occurred or why you did or said what you did, red alert in action!

You are padding your personality's delusional comfort zone. It is here where all sorts of hideous trailing lies originate. Instead of facing the unknown uncharted waters of uncertainty, you contrive to keep an idea intact.

Those times when you are afforded the divine experience of meeting yourself in full blazoned armor with the sign of your 1st house cusp on your helmet, don't retreat. You are not to be impressed by the efforts implied but look beyond the apparent ‘good showing'.

Repression will always show up first smiling, friendly with congeniality unmistakably disguised followed by undetectably restrained ‘bows and frills' packaged indulgence. Be not swayed or flattered. Now is not the time to compliment or praise.

The hour for white washing placating is fast left behind when you decide you are ready and willing to enter into the real "YOU' you've never met. It's scary I know, but you can't put it off forever.

 

About the Author

Proud Native Born, Bred, and Resident of North Carolina, married 40 spectacular years, 6 children, 11 grandchildren.

Passionate about love, living, laughter, liberty, learning, listening, loosening up, lounging, lunch, liveliness, literacy, lip stick, letting my hair down, leaping, leaning, libido, lifting, linking, looking, lodging, luxury, lemons and lyrics.

BS in Communication MA in Art Education currently pursuing a Ph.D in Educational Psychology. Executive MODE of Cosmic Therapy Therapist, Esoteric Sexual Psycho-analyst,artist, author,entertainer, motivational speaker,teacher, singer/songwriter, perfumer, dream interpreter,musician, composer, playwright, professional astrologer, tarot consultant, numerologist, poet and self-taught chef. (Avid student of life and lover of humanity.)

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The Beauty of the Marimba

Marimbas are wooden keyboard instruments in the percussion family of instruments. Players usually strike the keys with two - four mallets and one instrument may be played by one or two players; depending on the orchestral piece, you may even see three or more marimbists playing the same instrument. Marimbas are wooden instruments that resemble xylophones and they accentuate the unique harmonies and rhythms of the music. Other instruments in the percussion family include such instruments as cymbals, chimes, the triangle, bells, to name just a few. The marimba is a pitched percussion instrument. Other pitched percussion instrument examples include the timpani, the vibraphone, the glockenspiel, and chimes

Marimbas are used mainly for 20th Century music orchestral music, usually, as a sound effect or as a solo instrument. The marimba actually had long solos in the soundtrack to the film American Beauty.

The marimba keys are arranged like the keys of a piano and they may have as many as 4 - 5.5 octaves of professional Orff-style marimba bars. The bars are tapped to play the notes, similar to the xylophone. Marimba bars are finely crafted from hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany and padouk. The keys are fine-tuned to reflect the tones played in African societies.

For marimbas in the United States, the resonators under the wooden bars are usually metal and most likely aluminum. They are hollow metal pipes of different lengths with holes covered by thin cellophane (similar to the West African balafon). This is so that when the marimba is struck, you can hear the buzzing sound characteristic of these instruments.

The mallets generally have wooden shafts but may be made of fiberglass, as well. Rattan shafts are also available and they have a little bit of "give" to them while other materials do not. Depending on training and preference, a marimbist may like the flexible shaft better than the ones with no "give" or vice versa. The material that actually strikes the key is usually some type of rubber wrapped in yarn. The marimba keys themselves will define which type of mallet is used on which part of the keyboard. The harder mallets are usually used to strike the high notes and the softer mallets for the lower notes. This is particularly important in playing the marimba because a mallet that is too hard for the keys it strikes may damage the instrument.

Most marimba music calls for several mallets to be used in one composition. It is not uncommon to find 2-3 players stationed at the marimba during a performance. Because two or three people will wield four to six mallets, it is possible to hear beautiful chords coming from the instrument. Many marimba players also play with more than one mallet in each hand. Different methods have also been developed to hold the mallets necessary for a piece of music in one hand. The Burton grip and the Musser-Stevens grip are the two common methods of gripping multiple mallets and each has its advantages and disadvantages.

The repertoires of bands in the United-States tend to overlap, probably due to the fact that most of the marimba music is composed by the Zimbabwean musician Dumisani Maraire. He is one of the key people who first brought Zimbabwean music to the West, moving to and working at the University of Washington in 1968. He was a master at playing an instrument known as the mbira which greatly resembles a small hand held instrument known as the thumb piano.

A marimba is an expensive but beautiful instrument. Professional marimbas start in the $2,000 range for a used instrument. They add an open tone to many different compositions that makes them very unique and sought after in the instrument family.

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History of classic and elegant pearl jewelery

Pearls have always been a favorite with the royal families and celebrities. They are the symbol of beauty and elegance . Pearl are also termed as the Queen of Gems or Tears of the Sea, is an emblem of beauty, purity and innocence. It is said that no two pearls are alike. This uniqueness and elegance of Pearls has made it as a prized possession for ages. Pearls are obtained from the Sea. Sea Pearls and Fresh water Pearls are the two most important variations in Pearls. It is available in different shapes and colors which makes it ideal for making jewelery.

It was a common belief that a gift of white pearls ensured the happiness of married couples. White pearls jewelry is the favorite of women in the U.S and Europe. It often symbolizes a happy marriage and in many countries and is given as a wedding gift to the Bride. I do not know how and when the tradition of gifting Freshwater Pearl is on the occasion of the 1st year of marriage started. But I remember reading it some where that there is such a tradition. This is also the anniversary gemstone for the 12th and 30th year of marriage. This Jewelry is also gifted to Bridesmaids as a token of appreciation and love. It is also given to females on the occasion of weddings, graduation, Valentines Day and birthdays as a gift.

Pearl Jewelry is never known to be out of fashion. It has become a style statement irrespective of the ages. It also goes well as a combination with other gemstones which of course is an added advantage. Pearl Jewelry, in any form, is loved by one and all. However, white is the most preferred color. White. It is popular as Bridal or Wedding Jewelery. It is also popular as a family heirloom which is passed from mother to daughter. Pearl Necklaces, Bangles, ear rings, bracelets and rings are extremely popular as Jewelry. The necklaces comes in various types and fancy names like pearl Collar, Pearl Rope, Opera necklace, Princess Necklace, Pearl Choker etc. Pearls are also used as costume jewelry especially for bridal dresses.

Wearing pearl jewelery is said to reduce anger and unwanted thoughts. It is also said that wearing Pearl Jewelry brings wealth, happiness and stability in life. It should also be worn by those who are pessimistic or under depression. Pearls transmit the color orange which is used to treat the diseases relating to blood and bodily secretions that are caused by inflammation. Wearing Pearls may also help improve tuberculosis, heart disease, ulcers, fever, epilepsy, diabetes, insomnia, eye problems and uterine problems. Women can wear these for menstrual problems. Pearls are also known for its healing powers. It also helps to maintain good health and eliminate emotional imbalances. They help one to master the heart chakra, aid stomach, spleen, intestinal tract and ulcer problems.

Today the natural pearls are no longer abundant in the world's oceans, lakes, and rivers. However, some natural pearls centuries old have survived decay and still shine in museum display cases or the jewelry collections of people who are lucky enough to own them. New natural pearls are rare. Fine quality natural pearls are even more so. These treasures are in demand among antique dealers who need natural pearls to replace deteriorated or cracked pearls in estate jewelry items.

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Pearl Necklaces and Handmade Pearl Jewellery By Elise, a Yorkshire based pearl jewellery designer and retailer of stylish bespoke pearls, jewellery, freshwater pearls with an original range of bracelets, pendants and earrings

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