![]() ![]() The piece may be considered the "archetypal rag" due to its influence on the genre its structure was the basis for many other rags, including "Sensation" by Joseph Lamb. Each of the four parts features a recurring theme and a striding bass line with copious seventh chords. "Maple Leaf Rag" is a multi- strain ragtime march with athletic bass lines and offbeat melodies. In 1903, Stark issued a "Maple Leaf Rag Song", an arrangement of Joplin's music with words by Sydney Brown. The rag was reissued in 1900 or 1901 with a new cover showing a green maple leaf and a photograph of Joplin. The "Maple Leaf Rag" was published between August 10 and September 20, 1899, when the United States Copyright Office received two copies of the score. After approaching several publishers, Joplin signed a contract with John Stillwell Stark on Augfor a $0.01 royalty on all sales of the rag, with a minimum sales price of $0.25. The exact circumstances which led to publication of the "Maple Leaf Rag" are unknown, and there are versions of the event which contradict each other. Prior to its publication, Joplin anticipated that the piece would be a success-he told Arthur Marshall that "The Maple Leaf will make me the king of ragtime composers". The "Maple Leaf Rag" was already known in Sedalia prior to its publication in 1899 composer and pianist Brun Campbell claimed to have seen the manuscript of the work in or around 1898. His first published rag was " Original Rags" (March 1899). Īlthough there were hundreds of rags in print by the time of the "Maple Leaf Rag's" publication, Joplin was not far behind. It is possible that the rag was named after the Maple Leaf Club, although there is no direct evidence to prove the link, and there were probably many other possible sources for the name in and around Sedalia at the time. ![]() Joplin played as a solo musician at dances and at the major black clubs in Sedalia, among them the "Maple Leaf Club". Joplin arrived in Sedalia in 1894 as a touring musician and stayed with the family of Arthur Marshall, who later became one of Joplin's students and a ragtime composer in his own right. The "Maple Leaf Rag" is associated with the city of Sedalia, Missouri, although there is no record of Joplin having a permanent residence there before 1904. Main article: Scott Joplin Front cover of a later edition ![]()
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![]() ![]() The 2022 Día De Muertos Barbie Doll launches on Septemat 7 a.m. Last week, Mattel Creations released a Barbie Signature doll of singer Gloria Estefan, inspired by her Cuban heritage and by the music video for her hit 1989 song “Get on Your Feet” from her debut solo album Cuts Both Ways. In 2014, Santos, who has shown his work at New York Fashion Week, Los Angeles Fashion Week, and Vancouver Fashion Week, was honored with the National Fashion Award. During his career, he has dressed everyone from Miss Universe Ximena Navarrete to the former First Lady of Mexico Angelica Rivera. In celebration of Día de Muertos, Mattel released three new Barbies this year. He made his debut in the fashion scene in 2008. Originally from Tepehuaje de Morelos Jalisco, Santos studied fashion design at the Lanspiac Institute in Guadalajara. Ken (Barbie) 2022 Dia De Los Muertos (Day of The Dead) Doll Mattel IN HAND. The barbie black and red is a collaboration with the famous Mexican designer Benito Santos. Doll is approximately 11 1/2-inches tall. The last one is gonna be available at 7am PT in Mattel Creations whit membresy or if youre in Mexico you could buy it at Palacios de Hierro on September 15th. ![]() May the Barbie Día De Muertos doll become a treasured tradition for your holiday celebration Doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity included. Barbie celebrates Da De Muertos 2022 with a collectible doll honoring the traditions, symbols and rituals of the time-honored holiday. “The Barbie Dia De Muertos Collection honors the customs, symbols and rituals often seen throughout this festive time of remembrance.” In gorgeous packaging featuring an original illustration, this collectible doll is ideal for display and gifting. Includes doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity.A post shared by BENITO SANTOS this festive time symbols of memories, memories and customs are often seen,” wrote Santos on his Instagram page. May 2021 Barbie® Dia De Muertos doll become a treasured tradition for your celebration. In gorgeous packaging featuring an original illustration, this collectible Barbie® doll is ideal for display and gifting. Her hair is pulled back to highlight striking calavera face painting that continues to her neck and forms a delicate skeleton.Ī crown of marigolds with hidden skull details adorns her hair, and vibrant bracelets complete her stunning look. Such a beautiful detailed outfit Nowadays this level of quality can only be found on Integity toys. Colors and decorations may vary.īarbie® celebrates Dia De Muertos 2021 with a collectible doll honoring the traditions, symbols and rituals of the time-honored holiday.īarbie® doll wears a traditional ruffled dress embroidered with sugar skull and flower details. Da De Muertos 2022 Ken doll's charro look features a bright blue shirt under a vest with skulls, flowers, roses and bones in rich. Barbie celebrates with a collectible Ken doll inspired by the time-honored holiday. Doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity included. The Barbie Da De Muertos series honors the customs, symbols and rituals often seen throughout the festive time of remembrance. May the 2021 Barbie® Dia De Muertos doll become a treasured tradition for your holiday celebration. Dia De Muertos is a holiday in early November when families gather to celebrate their departed loved ones with music, food, sweets, offerings and flowers. Barbie celebrates Día De Muertos 2022 with a collectible doll honoring the traditions, symbols and rituals of the time-honored holiday. In gorgeous packaging featuring an original illustration, this collectible doll is ideal for display and gifting. Barbie honors the traditions and symbols of Dia De Muertos with a highly-detailed, collectible doll inspired by the holiday. Her hair is pulled back to accentuate intriguing calavera face painting that continues to her neck and forms a delicate skeleton. A crown of marigolds with hidden skull details adorns her hair, complemented by a twisted headband detail. ![]() On top of parties and parades, families often set up ofrendas, or altars, featuring photographs of late relatives as well as. Barbie celebrates the time-honored holiday with 2022 Da De Muertos Barbie doll wearing a ruffled dress in a rich royal purple with pigment-print skeletons. This year, Barbie® celebrates the time-honored holiday with 2021 Dia De Muertos Barbie® doll in a traditional dress embroidered with sugar skull and flower details. This year, Dia de los Muertos will take place on November 1 and 2. Barbie 2021 Dia De Muertos Ken Doll (12-in) Wearing Embroidered Shirt, Serape & Sombrero, with Calavera Face Paint, Gift for Collectors. The Barbie® Dia De Muertos series honors the customs, symbols and rituals often seen throughout the festive time of remembrance. ![]() ![]() ![]() During war, there are no good or bad decisions there is only survival. Try to protect everybody from your shelter or sacrifice some of them for longer-term survival. Make life-and-death decisions driven by your conscience. At night, take one of your civilians on a mission to scavenge through a set of unique locations for items that will help you stay alive. During the day snipers outside stop you from leaving your refuge, so you need to focus on maintaining your hideout: crafting, trading and taking care of your survivors. The pace of This War of Mine is imposed by the day and night cycle. The game provides an experience of war seen from an entirely new angle. ![]() In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers. The creative minds in our studio, who were with the game up to this point, started to pursue new challenges. It will remain precious to our hearts and I don’t know what ideas the future will bring but Final Cut is final by no means. We think of the Final Cut as a closing episode to the one-of-a-kind series This War of Mine has been. Fantastic support from the gaming community was a huge part of that success, so it was without any doubt that this update must be free. The phenomenon, which made us who we are today as a team, equally in terms of creative fearlessness and business direction, and helped us pave our further way. This War of Mine: Final Cut marks an end of an era for 11 bit studios, so let’s hear what the art director Przemyslaw Marszal, the person who created the unique style of This War of Mine, has to say: “We wanted to put the last touch to this phenomenon. ![]()
![]() ![]() Quality/Construction: Abu Garcia's REVO Toro Beast is available in two sizes - a 50 size and a 60 size. Here now is our review of Abu Garcia's REVO Toro Beast 51.Ību Garcia REVO Toro Beast 50/51 Specifications Īt ICAST 2015, Abu Garcia introduced us to their new large capacity low profile bait caster that is in fact available in two sizes - big (50) and bigger (60) - both of which come in either 4.9:1 or 6.2:1 and in left or right hand retrieve for all four models! It's the merger of their vaunted Toro baitcasting reel and their built for destruction, REVO Beast. Quantum's EXO 300 comes in a 5.3:1 but it's only available in right hand retrieve and Daiwa has the LEXA 300 with a 5.1:1 retrieve ratio, but once again, only in right hand retrieve.įinally a large capacity reel available with a slow gear ratio AND left hand retrieve. Our recently reviewed Okuma Citrix 364 and Komodo 364 are both "300" sized reels but both come with a 6.4:1 retrieve ratio. The default reel in this category, for years has been the Shimano Curado 300, but this large capacity reel has a gear ratio of 6.2:1 - slow enough, but not exactly ideal for crawling a Huddleston along a submerged point. Introducing Abu Garcia's REVO Toro Beast! Like the ubiquitous triangle of desire, you can usually find two of the three traits, but to have all three in concert - especially if you prefer a left hand retrieve reel - well, that's the unicorn. Introduction: Big, strong, and slow - big bait fisherman are always on the look out for a reel with these three characteristics: big in terms of line capacity with twenty to thirty pound test nylon monofilament strong in terms of power, frame rigidity, and drag slow in terms of gear ratio. Total Score: 7.34 - EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD Abu Garcia's Unicorn : The REVO Toro Beast!! ![]() ![]() WHERE: The Ice at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St. ![]() Admission is free, skates are $15 to rent and skate. Skating with the Stars at The Ice at Discovery GreenĬome and enjoy performances by Houston’s top figure skaters. Admission tickets are $15 and include skate rental. All skaters must have a pre-purchased ticket to enter the venue. Who doesn't enjoy ice skating? Bring the family and come and skate around the outside rink in downtown Houston. Whether you visit for a quiet stroll around Kinder Lake or come to take in one of the many free events and art. The park offers countless experiences for everyone. WHERE: NRG Stadium at NRG Park, NRG Parkway, Houston, TX 77054Ĭheap Skate Nights at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green At Discovery Green, our goal is to provide affordable entertainment for Houston families to enjoy while providing a space that cultivates the natural beauty of Houston. Tennessee Titans at NRG StadiumĬome and support the Texans as they play their longtime rivals the Titans. WHERE: Houston Zoo, 200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030 If you enjoy reptiles come explore the Houston Zoo's reptile house and learn about many types of wonderful reptiles. WHERE: The Ballroom at Bayou Place, 500 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002 ![]() Come join us for this magical dinner journey to Hogwarts with a four-course meal, butterbeer and other magical cocktails, magical marketplace and more! Admission tickets are $119. WHERE: Rudyard’s British Pub & Grill, 2010 Waugh Dr., Houston, TX 77006Ī Wizard’s Christmas Dinner & Marketplace at the Ballroom at Bayou PlaceĪre you a fan of Harry Potter? If so you'll love this event. The Riot Comedy Show presents Live, Laugh, Love at Rudyard’sĬome ready to laugh at stand-up comedians Brian Gendron and Drew Jordan. Skate with Santa at Green Mountain Energy Ice. The ice rink is open most days until 11PM. Houston's downtown outdoor ice skating rink at Discovery Green is set to open in November, but with some new safety protocols in place for COVID-19. WHERE: The Ice at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77010 Houston Embrace the icy temps and try ice skating at Discovery Green. Houston sports team gear gets $2 off admission. Clutch City Wednesdays at The Ice at Discovery GreenĬome and bring the family and ice skate to some tunes. ![]() ![]() VANO 3000 x BADBADNOTGOOD - ' Time Moves Slow 'īy now you've probably all seen the Adult Swim trend on TikTok. The duet between Usnavi and Vanessa from In The Heights has become a meme on TikTok, with users either performing both parts of the song by themselves, or with a friend. TikTokers are using the "Bueno, you didn't hear this from me, but some little birdy told me." part of the song in a trend that sees them reveal a huge secret to their friends, and recording their reactions without revealing what the secret is.Īnthony Ramos and Melissa Barrero - 'Blackout' (From In The Heights ) Some TikTok users are proving Bo's point, by setting the song to a slideshow of images from the Instagram grids of prominent white female influencers.Īfter being used in the opening credits of Black Widow, the Nirvana cover has gone viral on TikTok with Marvel fans using it in their videos about the film.ĭaphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco, Leslie Grace & Melissa Barrera - 'No Me Diga' (From In The Heights)Īnother song from the In The Heights soundtrack has gone viral. ![]() This particular song about Jeff Bezos has gone viral, with users using it on videos where they reveal the ways they either earned or scammed money from others.Īnother track from Inside. TikToker's are using Reba's song to soundtrack their own lives or their friends' lives with captions like, "the friend who gets everyone's order and tells the waitress," and "when my family leaves me home alone for two days and I get to pretend I own my own house."īo Burnham's Netflix special Inside has spawned a number of viral trends on TikTok. Now people are using it for their own pets, boyfriends, celebrity crushes. Originally sung by in reference to a cat walking down the street, Felix Gabriel added a little piano melody over the top. ![]() June Banoon x Felix Gabriel - 'Here Comes The Boy' ![]() Katy Perry - 'Hot 'n' Cold' (I get called a white man's whore) THE ANXIETY & WILLOW & Tyler Cole - 'Meet Me At Our Spot' ![]() ![]() ![]() Now all of a sudden it Only shows up in a totally different state and with exact name search. Is there something I could do to send signals to Google to show that I am in Matthews, NC?Ģ months ago my listing quit showing up at all unless you typed exact business name What could possibly cause my listing or Google to do this? I have been without my listing for a few months now and have NO calls coming in from it. If you search Locksmith Independence, KS it shows up on the maps. If you search Locksmith Matthews, NC my listing does not show up at all. Keep in mind the GMB is in Matthews, NC All my service areas and the actual map show the correct areas. Please Own, were going to build, price, and option a 2022 Cadillac XT6. PRODUCTS Accessories Parts OnStar Plans Cadillac Merchandise 2023 XT6 CONFIDENTLY CAPABLE MIDSIZE LUXURY SUV From: 48,595 As shown: 61,320 XT6 BUILD & BUY RECOGNITION 1 in Initial Quality among Upper Midsize Luxury SUVs 2022 J.D. Now if I search my business name under the auto populate I see it with Independence, KS on the listing. The 2021 Cadillac XT6 is a luxury midsize 3-row crossover/SUV. I pretty much do not have any traffic, views or calls now. It stays a three-row model with seating for seven persons. The interior is going to be pretty much the same. ![]() Keep yourself and your passengers safe when you buy a Cadillac XT6 SUV. The Volkswagen Taos joined the lineup for the 2022 model year right on the heels of the ID4 EV hitting showroom floors. This vehicle is going to introduce a few notable changes will be seen on front and rear fascias. Want to check out the 2022 XT6 cargo space or speak with an auto finance expert. Its easier than ever to find a vehicle that works with CarPlay. Posted about my SAB listing a few weeks ago about not showing up in search only when you entered the exact name. The 2022 Cadillac XT6 is coming with the first updates on the look of the mid-size luxury SUV. Safety and value remain its most compelling attributes.I Really need some help. The premium XC40 is one of the most competitive and appealing choices in a fast-growing section of the automotive landscape. So although the MDX may be better than before, all told it doesn't advance the luxury three-row SUV segment. The 2021 Volvo XC40 is a subcompact SUV/crossover, but far from a substandard effort. ![]() ![]() The available all-wheel drive system is excellent but handling, ride, and powertrain don't really deliver on Acura's sporty claims. In two weeks, Tiger Woods turns 47, which for most golfers is twilight time. Those things might be good for drivers seeking a safe SUV to take the kids around, but not so much for those who want to carry adult friends in a swanky conveyance. Tiger Woods competitive nature keeps him far away from ceremonial status. The 2022 Volvo XC40 is available in three trim levels. While it is about the same length as its key challengers, its at least 2 inches taller, which increases interior space. Rivals include the BMW X1, Lexus UX, and Mercedes-Benz GLA. The second row of seats seems built for the rigors of family duty, and the third row lacks basic amenities even if it is relatively spacious and easy to access. Visit Herb Chambers INFINITI of Westborough in Westborough MA serving Framingham, Shrewsbury and Mendon SALWR2SU1MA758272. The Volvo XC40 is a popular choice among compact luxury crossover SUVs, a segment that is growing. Moving back from the front row, however, upscale features fade. The dashboard layout is stylish too, despite having a somewhat clumsy touchpad-controlled infotainment system. Indeed, the MDX looks great and is assembled to a high standard of quality. Posted about my SAB listing a few weeks ago about not showing up in search only when you entered the exact name. There's no denying that it has three rows, but its luxury attributes are harder to find. 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![]() ![]() While Greek yogurt adds extra protein and will make your smoothie creamier and thicker, you can easily leave it out to make the smoothies completely dairy-free and vegan. #SpoonTip: This recipe and the one above both call for Greek yogurt. Banana makes it creamy, and spinach adds lots of nutrients without compromising the flavor. Try adding the granola and flax seeds on top after blending for a little variation in texture while you're eating it. The kiwi in this smoothie perfectly complements the tropical flavor of the coconut milk. The coconut flakes and flax seeds make it filling enough for a meal and contribute a cool variation in texture. This smoothie can be enjoyed very cold with frozen strawberries or pre-made so you can just grab it and go. This recipe combines strawberries, coconut flakes, coconut milk, flax seeds, and cinnamon. Strawberry Coconut Smoothie Marky Pertsemlidi To help you find the perfect balance of flavors, check out these coconut milk smoothie recipes. The only problem is that sometimes the strong flavor of the coconut milk can clash with or overwhelm the other ingredients. Coconut milk is a favorite of mine because it's lactose-free and full of nutrients. 1 / 23 Taste of Home Thai Coconut Beef My husband and I love Thai food, but going out on weeknights can be challenging with busy schedules. Whether you're enjoying one for breakfast, as a poolside drink, or as post-workout refuel, it's pretty easy to find a way to have a smoothie pretty much any time of the day. A simple way to mix up the flavor of your smoothies is to change the base. 23 Easy and Delicious Coconut Milk Recipes Caroline Stanko Updated: Have a can of coconut milk in your pantry Make it into a delicious main or dessert with these incredible coconut milk recipes. By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier ![]() ![]() ![]() MIDI tracks store information from musical notes) (also for iOS devices) with 24 bit/ 44.1 kHz for 16 audio networks or 192 kHz for 4 stereo audio channels USB Audio/ midi (MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect the keyboard to the computer, record a soundtrack and with certain programs pass with a click what you have played to musical notes in a score.AWM2 Sound generator directly compatible with MOTIF XF.Super Knob for synchronous control of varied parameters.Seamless sound switching (uninterrupted switching between performances).Live Set mode for organising seems according to set lists or themes.Motion control synthesis with FM-X and AWM2 sound generation – each 128- voices (Different sounds of piano and other instruments).But a hammer action keyboard always has sensitivity on the keys.) This is a different concept of sensitivity on the keyboard that serves to regulate the volume of the note. The keys in the high register are heavier and in the high register less. 88 Keys with Hammer Action (The weight of the keys on an acoustic piano that digital pianos try to imitate to match the touch of a real acoustic piano.Then you have a video or two, purchase links and useful comments from other users and then you have one of the most useful parts comparison tables with similar keyboards so you can compare. First I list the features of the Yamaha Montage 8 synthesizer. A superb studio workhorse and lightweight gigging keyboard to boot.Review Synthesizers Yamaha Montage 8. MusicRadar verdict: Offers so much for a lot less money than the standard model. Yes, there are still reasons to buy a fully-fledged Fantom – better build quality matters to pros – but for most of us, this will do very nicely indeed. It sums up everything Roland is trying to do right now – blend old and new technologies and combine them with software-based expandability – and until you’ve had a workstation that you can just sit down and play/record with without having to turn on the computer, you don’t quite know what you’re missing. Having had the Fantom-0 in our studio, though, we think it’s a great keyboard to have around. There is a learning curve – the whole Scenes/Zones/Tones nomenclature can be confusing. ![]() The Fantom-O gives you a great platform on which to use Roland’s excellent Model Expansions, too, though you’ll need to factor in the price of a Roland Cloud subscription if you want to access them, or shell out for Lifetime Keys. For its price, it packs in an awful lot: that ZEN-Core synth engine sounds as good as ever, the acoustic pianos and other ‘real’ instruments are lovely (who needs V-Piano, eh?) and the overall sound palette is vast. If the Fantom-0 seems little more than the Fantom’s poor relation, though, reconsider. You lose the analogue filter, too, and there are fewer realtime controls. The Fantom-0 is also missing Roland’s V-Piano engine, another of the selling points of its more expensive sibling. Sadly, you can’t use the new n/zyme Model Expansion with the Fantom-0, presumably because of the aforementioned drop-in DSP power. 15 Wave Expansions and 10 Sound Packs are included. Relatedly, you don’t get the Juno-106, Jupiter-8, SH-101 and JX-8P models included, either, so you’ll need to budget extra for those if you want them. Internally, the Fantom-0 has less DSP power than the Fantom, and less memory for multisamples and Model Expansions. While we’re on the subject of differences between the Fantoms, we should also point out that, although both the synth- and weighted-action keyboards in the 0 series are pretty playable, unlike those on the standard Fantoms, they don’t have aftertouch. While it’d be unfair to call them flimsy, there’s certainly more plastic on show on the Fantom-0, and we wouldn’t like to put Roland’s claim that they’re “ultra-rugged” to any kind of test. The downside to this is that the Fantom-0 models don’t feel as sturdy as their bulkier brethren. We’d say that Roland has ticked the portability box, then: to give you some context, the Fantom-08 weighs less than the Fantom-6, the smallest model in the flagship Fantom range – 14.8kg as opposed to 15.3kg – and almost half that of the Fantom-8, which tips the scales at 27.7kg. There was no cursing from the courier on the doorstep about the weight of the thing, and it’s easy to manoeuvre on your own (something that can’t be said of a lot of full-size ‘boards). When we took delivery of our Fantom-08, the first thing we noticed was how light the box was. Another excellent option for those who want an ‘all-in-one’ keyboard. ![]() The third member of ‘The Big Three’ manufacturers offers us a stripped-back version of the Kronos. Yamaha also offers a a mid-range workstation the MODX+ draws inspiration from its flagship Montage range, and is perhaps the Fantom-0’s closest rival. If you want the full Fantom experience – superior build quality, aftertouch keyboard and more features – then here it is, but you’ll have to pay for it. ![]() |
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