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Ben Cyllus on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures &Music Downloads

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:03:32 -0700

When you listen to the music of Ben Cyllus you can hear the influences of the geographic trail he has left behind - the organic surroundings of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where he was raised, the spirit of Texas where he played in a series of bands with his brothers, and the straight-forward honesty of the city of Detroit where he has lived for the past ten years and where he recently recorded his full-length debut "Cinnamon Matinee".

Using the songbooks of his folk and rock heroes, Ben taught himself to play guitar in his teens and quickly realized that he had something in common with those who inspired him. "My favorite artists have been masters of the song itself", he says, "the structure, the melody, the lyric and how it all comes together".
How that all comes together for Ben Cyllus can be heard on the independently released "Cinnamon Matinee" which was recorded at Detroit's famed White Room Studio - known for its organic vibe and impressive array of vintage recording gear. The 13 song debut features elegant and powerful arrangements that are brought to life with solid grooves, deftly layered instrumentation and lyrics that take seemingly familiar imagery and common phrases and turn them on end, providing a range of new perspectives. The result is a collection of songs that is immediately enticing and exudes a charming, casual confidence. Ben characterizes it as a record that "doesn't feel like a posed picture, or something that took a long time to assemble. It's more like a candid snapshot of a moment in time".
Most of the record's songs are the result of a prolific relationship with songwriting partner and guitarist John Howard. Over the past twelve months the two have written over 40 songs. "John creates chord structures that are very inviting, with hooks and twists that are really seductive". Working with that foundation, Ben then conjures beautiful melodies and crafts engaging lyrics that add a new dimension. "We're aware of the mechanics of writing songs", Ben says, "but we don't over-think it too much. We're big believers in staying true to the initial inspiration".
Ben performs frequently - as a duo with Howard, and as a full band, most often in support of national touring artists. "We love performing the songs from the record in a live situation. We're excited to get more people exposed to the record, and we're anxious to get back in the studio and capture the next round of songs".

Founders and Funders

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:28:31 -0700

Founders and Funders is dedicated:

* to helping Canadian entrepreneurs to meet each other;
* meet potential funders: angel, VC or other money sources;
* to have fun;
* and see how we can help each other create the NEXT BIG successful company.

History

The inaugural Toronto event was held on January 21, 2008 by David Crow and Jevon MacDonald.

The first Founders and Funders Dinner was November 29, 2007 in Montreal, hosted by Austin Hill and Patrick Lauzon.

RandomTweets.com - Top 10 Random Quotes from Twitter for Thursday, March 27, 2008

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:51:00 -0700

Sometimes Funny Random Tweets...

& Paul Potts: Britain's Got Talent Winner&by&Six Degrees of Inspiration

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:51:08 -0700

The most humble man I have ever seen in my life with an unbelievable talent... so glad I stumbled upon his video he is such an inspiration -

Theo Jansens Kinetik Sculptures

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:59:11 -0800

From the page: "Shot in the Netherlands utilising the moving sculptures of world-renowned artist Theo Jansen."

The Wisdom of Crowds | Cooperation Commons

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:44:15 -0800

The Wisdom of Crowds
Summary of: The Wisdom of Crowds
Why the Many are Smarter than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economies, Societies, and Nations

James Surowiecki argues that with the proper structure and characteristics, large groups of ordinary people can outperform small groups of experts in making decisions and predictions.

Disciplines
Economics, Sociology, Psychology
Keywords
democracy, networks

Howard Rheingold | Profile on TED.com

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:38:23 -0800

His 2002 book Smart Mobs, which presaged Web 2.0 in predicting collaborative ventures like Wikipedia, was the outgrowth of decades spent studying and living life online. An early and active member of the Well (he wrote about it in The Virtual Community), he went on to cofound HotWired and Electric Minds, two groundbreaking web communities, in the mid-1990s. Now active in Second Life, he teaches, writes and consults on social networking. His latest passion: teaching and workshopping participatory media literacy, to make sure we all know how to read and make the new media that we're all creating together.

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Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:34:08 -0800

253 mph in a car... I would never be late for a meeting again. =8-)

I want one.

Roby07s blog - StumbleUpon

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:53:58 -0800

*Namaste*

Your words were right on time... thank you for the kind message... & discovering your page was a *grand* find.

Be blessed.

monica

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Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:43:36 -0800

At Miraval Life in Balance, each activity provides an opportunity to bring life more fully into balance. Ranked as the #1 spa by readers of Conde Nast and Travel and Leisure, Miraval opens the door to self-awareness and self-acceptance. It's a destination resort where "mindfulness" is a way of life, a powerful way of approaching our lives to promote health and enjoy life. Thankfully, the benefits of "Life in Balance" are certain to last well beyond your stay.