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Celena (Kipping) Hawkins and Alex Long who are both Field Agronomists for Beck's Hybrids join me to talk Nitrogen challenges in corn. This is not a new problem, nor is it new in its research and study. However, we want you to understand the parts you can NOT control so it can help you take action on the parts you can control. The challenges we have is not theory, however; but in practice for your farm at the time you need it. Hopefully, this video can help you navigate these waters in this season. Good luck to you and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out anytime! Intro 0:00 Podcast 01:17 TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer. We provide Hybrid Corn Seed, Soybean Seed, and Wheat Seed. Beck's has access to the best genetics and trait technologies from suppliers worldwide. We are the first to market with the best products & provide the latest, most accurate agronomic information through proven research. If you need agronomic assistance or want to be added to these updates, feel free to reach out via the messaging feature or contact us at topagservices.com/contact or call us at 417-684-5301 to be connected with someone who can help you. All information here is for informational purposes only. It is not a recommendation for your farm. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content included in this presentation without seeking other professional advice. The contents of this presentation contain general information and may not reflect current agronomic or developments or address your situation. We (Wendell Koehn and all of his affiliates, guests, or assistants) disclaim all liability for actions you take or fail to take based on any content in this presentation.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Plato's Crito and Phaedo, his accounts of the last days of Socrates in prison in 399 BC as he waited to be executed by drinking hemlock. Both works show Socrates preparing to die in the way he had lived: doing philosophy. In the Crito, Plato shows Socrates arguing that he is duty bound not to escape from prison even though a bribe would open the door, while in the Phaedo his argument is for the immortality of the soul which, at the point of death, might leave uncorrupted from the 'prison' of his body, the one escape that truly mattered to Socrates. His example in his last days has proved an inspiration to thinkers over the centuries and in no small way has helped ensure the strength of his reputation.WithAngie Hobbs Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy at the University of SheffieldFiona Leigh Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at University College LondonAnd James Warren Professor of Ancient Philosophy at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of Corpus Christi College, CambridgeProducer: Simon TillotsonReading list:David Ebrey, Plato's Phaedo: Forms, Death and the Philosophical Life (Cambridge University Press, 2023)Dorothea Frede, ‘The Final Proof of the Immortality of the Soul in Plato's Phaedo 102a-107a' (Phronesis 23, 1978)W. K. C. Guthrie, A History of Greek Philosophy, vol. 4, Plato: The Man and his Dialogues, Earlier Period (Cambridge University Press, 2008) Verity Harte, ‘Conflicting Values in Plato's Crito' (Archiv. für Geschichte der Philosophie 81, 1999)Angie Hobbs, Why Plato Matters Now (Bloomsbury, forthcoming 2025), especially chapter 5 Rachana Kamtekar (ed.), Plato's Euthyphro, Apology and Crito: Critical Essays (Rowman and Littlefield, 2004)Richard Kraut, Socrates and the State (Princeton University Press, 1984)Melissa Lane, ‘Argument and Agreement in Plato's Crito' (History of Political Thought 19, 1998) Plato (trans. Chris Emlyn-Jones and William Preddy), Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo and Phaedrus (Loeb Classical Library, Harvard University Press, 2017)Plato (trans. G. M. A. Grube and John Cooper), The Trial and Death of Socrates: Euthyphro Apology, Crito, Phaedo (Hackett, 2001) Plato (trans. Christopher Rowe), The Last Days of Socrates: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo (Penguin, 2010)Donald R. Robinson (ed.), The Cambridge Companion to Socrates (Cambridge University Press, 2011)David Sedley and Alex Long (eds.), Plato: Meno and Phaedo (Cambridge University Press, 2010)James Warren, ‘Forms of Agreement in Plato's Crito' (Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society, Volume 123, Issue 1, April 2023)Robin Waterfield, Why Socrates Died: Dispelling the Myths (Faber and Faber, 2010)In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio Production
Our good friend, Desiree Knott, introduces us to her new boss – Alex Long of Dancing Skeleton Meadery in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. We sample two of their delicious traditional meads.
In this empowering episode, we delve into the journey of releasing coping mechanisms and discovering our inherent worth. Join us as we explore the role of food as a coping strategy and its impact on body image, unravel the limiting beliefs that hold us back, and discuss how trauma is stored in the body. We also shed light on the profound act of self-forgiveness as a path to healing and self-discovery. Through heartfelt discussions and practical insights, this episode invites you to embrace your true value and cultivate a life grounded in self-awareness and self-love. Alex Long is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in healing women's relationship with food so that they can heal from years of chronic digestive issues, autoimmune diseases, and other ailments that are rooted in stress, trauma, and restriction. She is also a dog mom, a nature-lover, a spiritual being, some might call me a little bit of a hippie, and a badass CEO. 02:10 Fear of taking up space, pressure to conform 09:59 Uncovering limiting beliefs 17:10 Forgiving yourself 20:34 How to feel fulfilled in life 25:43 Negative thoughts to feeling more peace 33:10 Trauma, coping mechanisms, and your body 41:45 One thing you can do right now 47:25 How to connect with Alex Connect with Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alex.undefined_/?hl=en Connect with Kelly 1) Grab my FREE Guide Here: https://drkellykessler.myflodesk.com/reclaimpeace Reclaim Your Inner Peace: Top Tools for Self-Loyalty and Nervous System Harmony 2) Listen to Rewiring Health Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3rM1DKsaBqjVULP7USFZ9n?si=53ce05f138d54f9f https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewiring-health/id1627787362 3) Schedule Your Free Discovery Call This is a free call designed to help you overcome your struggles with self-abandonment and unrelenting stress. Schedule it here https://calendly.com/drkellykessler/discovery Website: https://www.optimalyouhealthandwellness.com Socials: https://www.facebook.com/drkellykessler https://www.instagram.com/drkellykessler https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkellykessler --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rewiringhealth/support
Alex Long is a recent graduate of ETSU, earning his PhD in Sport Physiology studying the physiological adaptations following a strength endurance block performed with accentuated eccentric loading or traditional resistance training. In this episode, we discuss Alex's research line, particularly training-induced morphological adaptations in skeletal muscle, deep diving into the available literature and his current work to understand the implications of regional hypertrophy for performance. Referenced papers: Review: Inhomogeneous Muscle Growth: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/fulltext/2020/10000/regional_hypertrophy,_the_inhomogeneous_muscle.11.aspxRegional Hypertrophy, Muscle Center of Mass, and Moment of Inertia Paper: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1074705/fullRandomized Controlled Trial: Regional Hypertrophy and Jump Performance: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351577491_The_role_of_exercise_selection_in_regional_Muscle_Hypertrophy_A_randomized_controlled_trialEmphasizing Task-Specific Hypertrophy: https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/5/4/76Study under Dr. Long and Dr. Taber: Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Science: https://www.sacredheart.edu/majors--programs/exercise--sport-science---ms/Sign up for the Coachlogik waitlist:https://form.typeform.com/to/g7HTOrZr?typeform-source=coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSign up for our coaching mentorship group -- our next call is 7/12 at 12 pm EDT!https://coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSubscribe to my Patreon to support the show!!!Philosophical Weightlifting | Creating Weightlifting podcasts and sharing knowledge.Follow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offVirus:https://virusintl.com code PHILWL for 10% off
We're joined by our friend Alex Long for a dive into the universe of J. Cole's fourth studio album, "4 Your Eyez Only." In this episode, we explore each track, examining the lyricism, themes, and story that J. Cole lays out in this album. We also talk about this week's releases, slow Coachella ticket sales, André 3000's upcoming tour, and more!
Alex's Show Notes: “In this episode, we're sitting down with one of my favorite humans, Chris Page, for an incredibly raw and authentic conversation. Let's just say…. We love a man who can admit that he cries sometimes. But in all seriousness, Chris opens up about how he is currently navigating a toxic relationship and struggling to let go Something that he KNOWS no longer serves him. We talk about using Mirror Work as a tool, to heal our relationships with ourselves, and how profoundly the relationship with ourselves, and our inner child impacts relationship relationships with others that were navigating today. What is casual life update between friends, ultimately turns into grappling with the spiritual aspects of self reflection, will learning how to embrace these very new and very scary phases of our lives. Well, some of the things we discussed may seem “out there”, we hope to leave you all with actionable items of advice that you can begin implementing NOW, no matter where you are in your self development journey! Let us know what you think! :)”
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Coffee & Conversation Podcast, where meaningful dialogues unfold. In this episode, our host Jeff Harris is joined by exceptional students from del Norte High School. Tyler Little, Vivian Lee, Nichole Sedgwick, Alex Long, and Said Pena, each sharing their unique experiences as dedicated members of the school's vibrant dance and band programs. Our guests delve into the profound impact of the arts on their academic journey and personal growth. Tune in as they articulate the intrinsic value of a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Building, passionately advocating for a creative space that not only amplifies their performances but also serves as a hub for artistic expression and collaboration. Host: Jeff Harris - Superintendent of Schools Guests: Tyler Little - Student Vivian Lee - Student Nichole Sedgwick - Student Alex Long - Student Said Pena - Student
In this episode, Alex and I give you a deep dive into thyroid function & health. Alex also shares her story of how she went from having Hashimotos and a sluggish thyroid to being off all of her medication & thriving! Connect with us on Instagram, we are happy to answer any & all of your questions - Haylee's Instagram & Alex's Instagram
Coming off of birth control can be extremely intimating and cause lasting issues if done incorrectly... Again, this isn't meant to scare you as we want what's best for you and your health. To best help in this situation, we thought we'd share our birth control stories and how we both went about coming off of birth control. Joining me again is our Head Coach at VGFN Alex Long and we have very different stories about how we went on birth control, some issues we have with it, and how we came off of it. This is meant to be an educational episode and a perspective episode and we remind you to consult your doctor before making any changes like this to your health. Time Stamps: (1:52) Different Experiences with Birth Control (2:12) Vanessa's Experience with the Pill (4:08) Massive Ache and Pains (5:59) Changing to an IUD (7:19) More and More Anxiety (13:02) Alex's Observations for Vanessa's Internal Health (15:45) Alex's Story (22:07) Being Put on a Higher Dose (26:52) Success Coming Off the Pill (32:02) Taking Charge of Your Fertility---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!
We are not anti-birth control… we want you to be educated on your options and the truth... When we speak of birth control on this episode, we are specifically covering hormonal birth control. There are many forms of non-hormonal birth control methods including condoms, spermicide, and the Copper IUD. We want you to be informed about hormonal birth control specifically. We have our head coach Alex Long back on the show to discuss this topic in depth! Alex has first hand knowledge herself coming off of birth control recently along with helping many of our navigate their birth control modalities as well. In this episode, we discuss the process of ovulation so you have a baseline understanding of what's happening at a hormonal level, why so many women are prescribed birth control especially at a young age, potential symptoms of birth control, and more! Time Stamps: (1:32) Talking Birth Control (5:02) The Birth Control Pill (6:42) The Ovulation Process and Estrogen (9:27) IUD vs Birth Control Pill (13:40) Why Women Take Birth Control (18:22) Symptoms of Birth Control (21:42) We Don't Want to Scare You (24:17) Next Week's Episode---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!
On today's episode, Kyle is back from his honeymoon and the boys are gearing up for MLB Opening Day. Alex Long joins the show to preview the upcoming season and talks World Series predictions and more.
You know what we thought would be fun? Reflect on our mistakes last year and share it with you... We joke as we know that all mistakes are lessons in life and we hope and we want you to learn from our mistakes so you don't repeat them. Alex Long joins us in the podcast studio again along with Omar for our first in-person tri-episode (is that a thing?) to have an open and honest conversation about our thoughts and reflections on the past year. We then share our intentions going into 2023 and our focused action item. We would love to hear from you on what your action item will be for 2023! Time Stamps: (1:27) The Studio AKA The Kitchen (2:32) Alex's Biggest Mistake in 2022 (7:34) Co-Dependance with Work (11:52) Vanessa's Biggest Lessons in 2022 (20:57) Over Consuming Caffeine (27:32) Omar's Biggest Lesson of 2023 (35:27) Do It Scared (36:02) Omar's 2023 Action Item (37:16) Vanessa's 2023 Action Item (37:56) Alex's 2023 Action Item (40:45) Please Send Me a DM---------------------Download Our FREE Workout Program---------------------Home Gym Equipment We Recommended:Resistance Bands SetFlybird BenchFlybird DumbbellsBowflex Adjustable Kettlebell---------------------Join the Food and Fitness for Busy Ladies with Social Lives Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing weight without hating your life!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. --------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!
Lab work and testing are great tools at your disposal but when are they necessary for YOU specifically? I have traded Omar in for a better looking, feminine co-host in this episode as Alex Long is here LIVE in the podcast studio visiting us in Florida! What is a GI Map? Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus is a stool sampling test to determine what microbes are present in a person's gut and what quantities. It works by repeatedly copying any DNA in the sample and then analyzing what and how much DNA it finds. We thought we'd take this opportunity to record a podcast all around GI Map testing, talking all things gut health, sharing Vanessa's experience with testing and her hormone healing journey, and if you're lucky enough, why you may need to poop in a box at the direction of Alex. Time Stamps: (1:46) Talking More Gut Health (3:14) Relieving Gut Health Symptoms (9:56) An Objective 3rd Person Perspective (13:07) What To Do After Initial Steps (16:23) When Alex Makes You Poop in a Box (23:54) H. Pylori Example (25:20) Treating H. Pylori (32:38) Send Me a Message on Instagram (34:27) Please Share This Episode!---------------------Join Our 5-Day Metabolism Reset Challenge - https://vanessagfitness.kartra.com/page/Azd23---------------------Download Our FREE Workout Program---------------------Home Gym Equipment We Recommended:Resistance Bands SetFlybird BenchFlybird DumbbellsBowflex Adjustable Kettlebell---------------------Join the Food and Fitness for Busy Ladies with Social Lives Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing weight without hating your life!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. --------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!
You're in store for a lot of poop talk when you press play on today's episode…This is such an important topic to discuss openly though because it's incredibly important to gut health as well as overall health.While we have discussed previously issues I've had with adrenal health and cortisol, I was having diarrhea every single morning. I finally asked Alex about it and, since this is not normal at all, we started a protocol to help alleviate those issues. It had become so normal to me but just because it's normal doesn't mean it's optimal.We want to discuss what we found after my GI map test, how we are designing the protocol to combat my H.Pylori infection, discuss stress management tactics and strategies, and so much more! Time Stamps: (3:17) Vanessa's GI Map Results (7:26) Reassurance with Gut Test Results and Plan (8:42) Traveling and Bowel Movements (15:47) Stress Management and Gut Health (19:47) Where Bloating Comes From (21:47) Food and Symptom Log (25:29) Constipation (29:32) Water and Stress (32:33) Diarrhea (41:40) Always Open to A Free Consult (41:57) Giveaway Reminder!---------------------100 EPISODE GIVEAWAY! Leave a rating + review on iTunes, and Have a Chance To Win a $250 Amazon Gift Card!Simply leave a review, and send a screenshot to @vanessagfitness on Instagram!Winner will be announced on Episode 100---------------------Download Our FREE Workout Program---------------------Home Gym Equipment We Recommended:Resistance Bands SetFlybird BenchFlybird DumbbellsBowflex Adjustable Kettlebell---------------------Join the Food and Fitness for Busy Ladies with Social Lives Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing weight without hating your life!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. --------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!
I couldn't be prouder of my guest today as we've worked together in a life coaching capacity most of this year and I've seen her blossom into a full fledged leader in her company and leader in her life as well. In short, she's made the damn thing happen this year! Alex Long is the head assistant coach and registered dietitian at Vanessa G Fitness and Nutrition, dog mom to Emmie, Denver resident, and fan of EDM (we already love her right?). That's just a short list of who she really is. We talk about how we met, the big leap she took at the beginning of this year to foster her leadership and personal development growth, the importance of having a team surround you in your personal and professional development journey, and much more! Time Stamps: (1:18) Finding Each Other and 2020 (3:40) Shoutout to Kyle (5:16) What Alex Has Been Able to Accomplish (11:00) Swimming Talk (13:13) Managing Stress (19:10) Canoe Analogy (20:25) Weekend Trip to NLCA Event (24:56) Going All In On Personal Development (31:45) Alex's Team (35:15) Who is Alex Outside of Work? (41:30) The Big Leap (46:26) Huge Nerd Alert (47:20) EDM Talk (53:03) Where to Find Alex ---------------------------- Follow Us on Instagram! @alex.undefined_ @fitnessshaman @dalalovesdumbbells @dldnation @shotstothedomepodcast ---------------------------- Hear Alex's Story Alex's Food Freedom Journey Alex's Body Image Struggles ---------------------------- Book a Life Coaching Session w/ Sean ---------------------------- We have helped over 4,000 people transform their lives through sustainable health! If you want to be the next, click here to apply for coaching! ---------------------------- Check out our website for freebies, amazing client results, and more! DLDNation.com
Do you feel married to your macros and want a way out? Today's episode might be that ticket for you... We have our highest requested returning guest and head coach at VGFN Alex Long to talk about her experience recently with her nutrition and hiring a coach. Yes, even coaches need coaching as well! She has had some issues in the past with hiring coaches that were strictly macro based and didn't feel heard or understood but now found a coach that is completely open to eating mindfully! As a result, she is able to fit those delicious pastries and burgers into her nutrition plan and still see results! We'll discuss her past with eating and restriction, how she's overcome those struggles, introduce you to the concept of the hunger scale, and more! Time Stamps: (2:42) Alex's Recent Relationship with Food (5:08) Tracking Macros Again (9:25) Incorporating Mindful Eating into VGFN (12:05) Breakfast Pastry Examples (19:54) Coaching Clients Through Intuitive Eating (24:41) The Hunger Scale (28:36) Our Forever Fit Program (30:16) Alex's Future Goals---------------------Download Our FREE Workout Program---------------------Home Gym Equipment We Recommended:Resistance Bands SetFlybird BenchFlybird DumbbellsBowflex Adjustable Kettlebell---------------------Join the Food and Fitness for Busy Ladies with Social Lives Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing weight without hating your life!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. --------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!
Part 2 of my adrenal fatigue story with VGFN's head coach Alex Long will cover more specific and tactical aspects... From my cortisol dropping and what cortisol dominance means, To why I dropped training volume to zero, To my specific protocols Alex has had me do. Everyone is different and I am an extreme case but our hope is that, if you feel similarly, you reach out to us and ask for help because we want you to feel your best! Time Stamps: (1:00) Welcome Back and Part 2 (2:38) Cortisol Dominance (6:05) Dropping Volume on Training (11:20) Importance of Well Read Labs (17:15) I've Been an Extreme Case (18:24) Sharing Vanessa's Protocols (20:03) Walking and Taking Breaks (28:00) Please Reach Out If You Have Any Questions!---------------------Download Our FREE Workout Program---------------------Home Gym Equipment We Recommended:Resistance Bands SetFlybird BenchFlybird DumbbellsBowflex Adjustable Kettlebell---------------------Join the Food and Fitness for Busy Ladies with Social Lives Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing weight without hating your life!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. --------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!
I wouldn't wish what I've gone through recently on my worst enemy but I'm so glad I did and would do it again in a heartbeat... Today is another story of mine mixed with education from VGFN's head coach Alex Long talking about my recent adrenal fatigue journey. I was in the hustle phase of building my business, wearing all the hats, and simultaneously testing my genetic potential when it came to the gym and seeing how well I could look and perform. Doing everything all the same time left my cortisol flatlined and in need of help and several steps back. That's when I hired Alex. In Part 1 today, we'll talk about my initial Dutch test results and my lack of cortisol, the role of the HPA Axis, and my gratitude to poor Omar for putting up with me as I went through withdraw of caffeine and other issues. Time Stamps: (0:00) Exploring Adrenal Health Story (2:05) Vanessa Hiring a Coach (8:20) Dutch Test (11:35) Cortisol Explained (17:45) HPA Axis (23:52) Poor Omar (33:20) End of Part 1---------------------Download Our FREE Workout Program---------------------Home Gym Equipment We Recommended:Resistance Bands SetFlybird BenchFlybird DumbbellsBowflex Adjustable Kettlebell---------------------Join the Food and Fitness for Busy Ladies with Social Lives Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing weight without hating your life!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. --------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!
Alex Long is the Head Coach at VGFN a nutrition coaching company and I had the pleasure of meeting Alex for the first time in late April when we both went to the NLCA live event in Austin, Texas. We met through a mutual friend and we immediately had a connection as we talked about my mushroom experiences and how she's always wanted to try them. I knew if she was open and curious about psychedelics we would get along! Throughout our time in Austin during the event Alex had some of the most thoughtful questions to ask each guest speaker and I could tell she was as inquisitive as I am. But on the podcast as I got to know her a little more I found out the reason she had gotten into this type of work in the first place was because she struggled with an eating disorder in high school. This came as a big shock to me because meeting her for the first time in Austin TX I would've never thought she had struggled with something like that but being in this industry it isn't uncommon that the reason a coach became a coach is because they went through personal struggles, overcame them and now want to help other avoid the same struggles they went through themselves.In this episode we talk about all things fitness and nutrition, we dive heavily into self love, what self loves means, body image, how to admit you need help, what drives Alex to pursue hard things, and so much more! I had a great time having Alex on the show and if you'd like to connect with her you can reach her on Instagram @Alex.undefined_ I hope you enjoy the show!If you want to reach out and connect with me you can reach me on instagram @chrispage_coach
Struggling with weight gain, irregular or no periods, and/or excessive acne? There could be an underlying cause...We're talking all things PCOS today with our now official head assistant coach of VGFN Alex Long!PCOS, in short, is a hormonal disorder usually caused by an excess production of androgens such as testosterone and DHEA. When it comes to treating PCOS, contrary to most medical approaches, is not a one size fits all approach and that's why discussions need to occur with educated practitioners like Alex.In today's episode, we will discuss the 4 types of PCOS, how to arm yourself with the right information, give you a real life VGFN client example, and ways from a lifestyle perspective to aid in reducing or potentially eliminating symptoms. Time Stamps: (1:17) Recently Promoted Head Coach Alex Long (2:48) Women and PCOS (3:58) What is PCOS? (7:20) 4 Root Causes of PCOS (20:20) Armoring Yourself with Information (32:28) Our Client Kayla Example (48:55) 1-1 Coaching Support For You (49:30) Where to Find Alex---------------------Join the Food and Fitness for Busy Ladies with Social Lives Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing weight without hating your life!---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. --------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!
You're constantly beating yourself up for not hitting your macros consistently, or maybe worried about sticking to whatever food rule or guideline you have made for yourself. You tell yourself, this is who I am, this is what I eat, this is my lifestyle... but is it really?If this is you, join us in today's episode as we talk about food restriction and what food freedom should really look like for you!Time Stamps:02:15-10:14 Alex's story on how a cinnamon bun helped her realize and prioritize food freedom.11:31-13:56 Food freedom can be different to everyone, and ultimately it's what makes you feel your best, and not what society or a diet dictates for you. 15:20-18:14 Your nutrition journey should be customized to you, and the approach to get one person to their best, healthiest-self, can vary from person to person.18:18- 19:43 Alex: “I care about WHY you're eating what you're eating, rather than the food itself. I want to help people get back in tune with their bodies, and themselves.”19:57-23:07 You are not tied to the person you were before, or even 5 minutes ago. You can let go of food rules that are restricting or defining your life.Follow Alex on instagram, HERE! ---------------------Join the Food and Fitness for Busy Ladies with Social Lives Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing weight without hating your life!---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. --------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... Finn's focusing on being a mom, but don't worry, she'll be back! Mata flies solo in these spinoff episodes. These episodes will feature people who're succeeding in life! We attempt to better understand what they're doing that makes them succeed and share that in hopes of fortifying families. This episode features an up and coming sport performance consultant, Alex Long. He's a son, brother, and doctoral student. Hear his story about overcoming naysayers, his beliefs about what families are currently struggling with and practical tools for addressing those struggles. Enjoy!
Think back to the way we ate as kids, before we started to pick up on the messages that our parents were giving us, or that social media was giving us about what we should or should not eat. We listened to our body's cues without any stigma or fear of food, and we would simply eat to fuel our bodies.Join us in today's episode as our head dietician Alex Long, talks about this idea and how we can be more in tune with our bodies and our physical and emotional needs!Time Stamps:01:44-04:30 What is intuitive eating?07:15-12:00 How can you use intuitive eating and is it for you?15:30-19:40 Navigating intuitive eating - client example #121:46-24:10 Navigating intuitive eating - client example #224:16-27:07 Navigating intuitive eating - client example #329:10-31:03 I don't want to try intuitive eating because I'm afraid to gain weightFollow Alex on instagram at @alex.undefined_---------------------Join the Food and Fitness for Busy Ladies with Social Lives Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing weight without hating your life!---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. --------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!
In this episode, I discuss a paper published in 2021 in the European Respiratory Journal Open Research, entitled “Impact of fan therapy during exercise on breathless and recovery time in patients with COPD: a pilot randomized controlled crossover trial”. The first author of the paper is Alex Long from the King's College Hospital in London, England. This is an open-access paper which can be found here.
Our first non Etumote guest, Alex Long, joins Kristin and Kristin to talk about the reality of chatbots. Join in to find out if they are truly useful or just a creepy pop up in your browser. We also talk about strategies for using a chatbot and the key players in the space.If you're short on time, skip to 19:44 to hear the three things you need to know about chat bots.
Millions of women have thyroid disorders, but most either don't know they have it or don't know what to do about it once receiving their diagnosis. This is why so many of us are stuck feeling tired, brain-fogged, and unable to control our weight!Alex Long, VGFN Head Dietician, was one of those women before learning the simple nutrition and lifestyle interventions that she now brings to our clients who struggle with thyroid and autoimmune disorders. Today Vanessa and Alex talk about their own experiences with Autoimmune Disease, and share how YOU can take charge of your whole-body health without cutting out your favorite foods.Follow Alex @alex.undefined_---------------------Join the Food and Fitness for Busy Ladies with Social Lives Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing weight without hating your life!---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. --------------------Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Join the waitlist!--------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!
Radioshow by 02.07.2021 Playlist: 01 Alex Long, Stanny Abram - Wishing Bell (Original Mix) 02 Piemont - Dockyard 03 Rick Pier O'Neil - They Got Away (Kamilo Sanclemente & Dabeat Remix) 04 Someone Else - Freddys Fallacy 05 Marko Nastic - Honduras Experience 06 Zoo - Bed Games (Heerhorst Remix) 07 Piemont - No No 08 Felix Baumgartner, Lutzenkirchen - The Vibe (Nicole Moudaber Remix) 09 Solvane, Prismode - Sima's Sitar (Original Mix) 10 Yapacc, Red Pig Flower - Quite Hard 11 Kissogram - My friend is a seahorse (Dan Berkson remix)
As a follow up to Ep21. My Body Image Struggles (& What To Do If You're Struggling Too) Alex and I chat more about our own body image struggles and how we can all learn to embrace our bodies.You don't have to shrink yourself to society's standards, you don't have to be perfect, you are enough as you are. Join us in today's episode as we continue discussing self talk and body confidence; plus actionable steps on how to handle the self-sabotaging thoughts going on in your head. ---------------------Follow Alex on instagram at @alex.undefined_---------------------Join the Food and Fitness for Busy Ladies with Social Lives Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing weight without hating your life!---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. --------------------Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Join the waitlist!--------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!
In this edition of Wilson Center NOW we discuss the Spring 2021 issue of the Wilson Quarterly: Public Health in a Time of Pandemic with editor Richard Byrne. Also joining us are contributors Rui Zhong, Alex Long, and Joseph Dresen, who focus on what COVID-19 has taught us about our ability to battle global outbreaks and about ourselves more than a year into the pandemic.
In today's episode we welcome, head dietician Alex Long. Alex joined the team in February of this year, to help us reach our mission of helping millions of women discover their best selves through scientific, connection based coaching. Alex is former athlete with a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition, and now a Registered Dietician. Most importantly, Alex has a heart of gold with a mission to help women.Join us as Alex shares her story with binge eating, and reveals the one thing she wishes she had known at the beginning of her own nutrition and fitness journey.Follow Alex on instagram at @alex.undefined_---------------------Join the Food and Fitness for Busy Ladies with Social Lives Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing weight without hating your life!---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. --------------------Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Join the waitlist!--------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!
Today I sit down with Republican Jaymie Scott and Democrat, Alex Long. I wanted to construct a conversation where a conservative and liberal individual sit down and have an open discussion about various hot topics. This was not constructed with the goal of getting heated or bashing one another but rather to display that Americans with differing viewpoints can come together and have a constructive conversation. Some of the topics we discuss are abortion, immigration, climate change, affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the future of America. Mind Meetings - @mindmeetings Jaymie Scott - @jaymiescott Alex Long - @theealexlong Zachary Brown - @zacharyxbrown
Global Health Policy watcher Alex Long joins me again to discuss the progress being made on a COVID-19 vaccine but also how in the world do you distribute 7 billion of them? Policy and Practice come together here on the Need To Know podcast.
In this edition of Wilson Center NOW we are joined by Richard Besser, a medical doctor who serves as President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. He is also a former acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Besser discusses what the US can do to better prepare for pandemics such as COVID-19, while highlighting past government and nonprofit responses to infectious outbreaks. Alex Long, a Program Associate specializing in public health for the Wilson Center’s Science and Technology Innovation program, also joins the discussion.
I'm joined by three experts today. Alex Long, who walks us through the public health perspective of understanding coronavirus, its implications for global health and security -- Rui Zhong, who explains some of the societal dynamics in China that we have seen from this outbreak -- And Shihoko Goto, who deftly explains how this is affecting the global economy and what it may mean for the future. This is a can't miss episode and the most comprehensive look you will find to understand the various angles of this global threat.
In this weeks episode we sit down with licensed social worker, Alex Long. Alex has her bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies, a minor in psych and dance, and her Masters in Social Work from Indiana University. Alex currently works as a social worker in a pediatric hematology/oncology clinic. In this episode we talk about her specific role, the services she offers families, and how isolating a cancer diagnosis can be. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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On the streets of Baltimore, shooting is rampant, the murder rate is approaching an all-timehigh and the distrust of the police is at a fever pitch. With nerves frayed and neighborhoods in distress, dedicated community leaders, compassionate law-enforcement officers and a progressive young city councilman try to stem the epidemic of violence. Filmed over three tumultuous years covering the lead up to, and aftermath of, Freddie Gray's death in police custody, CHARM CITY is an intimate cinema verité portrait of those surviving in, and fighting for, the vibrant city they call home. Director and producer Marilyn Ness (Cameraperson; Trapped; E-Team), and film subject Alex Long join us to talk about the work of the Rose Street Community Center in providing the basic services; trash collection, gang mediation and his own brand of de-escalation training, and bring a sense of hope to a neighborhood known as the “Middle East.” For news and updates go to: Charm City
Welcome to Guilty Treasures, a bi-weekly, interview-style podcast about everything you ever loved...but were afraid to talk about. Each episode, a guest brings us a topic they're passionate about, but don't get the chance to share in their day-to-day life. This week, we talk with artist and designer Alex Long (@atchoopineapple) about her relationship with cosplay. She discusses how she got started in the hobby, where she found her joy in it, and what made her decide to start sharing it more in her public life! Follow the show on Twitter: @treasurescast Your hosts are Anne Kirn (@house_of_darkly) and Emily Kardamis (@ corruptedgem). Intro, outro, and interstitial music is "Welcome!" by RoccoW, used under Creative Commons.
On this episode, we’re going to be taking you inside a boxing gym in East Baltimore. This gym is very unique – it’s one of the only places in the neighborhood that offers any extracurricular activity for local kids. It was founded by a man named Alex Long. Alex had a difficult childhood, being separated from siblings and parents in foster care… and he’s faced even more challenges since then, including the recent murder of his sister. He credits his athletic coaches with helping him remain positive and stable, and he wants to make sure the boys in his neighborhood receive the same care and guidance. Alex is now a community activist and a member of Safe Streets, an anti-violence prevention in Baltimore. He sees the boxing gym as a safe space for kids to get strong both physically and emotionally.
Meet Rob Erlich founder of Vegan Rob's snacks and inventor of Pirate's Booty. Plus, Alex Long founder and chocolatier of Seleuss Chocolates.
Alex Long, an Open Society Institute Baltimore Community Fellow, talks about his “McElderry Youth Redemption Boxing Program” where kids learn to meditate, have fun, and blow off steam. He believes the discipline of boxing teaches much more than physical skill.
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01. TKNO - Communications (Original Mix) [mTechno Records] 02. Drunken Kong - Infinite Circle (Original Mix) 03. Mark Mywords - Craftman (Original Mix) [Orange Recordings] 04. youANDme Feat. Brothers Vibe - House Will Survive (Joeski Dub Remix) 05. Alex Long, Stanny Abram - Ain't No Body (Original Mix) [Great Stuff] 06. Tony Casanova, Joshua Jesse, Worst Case - General Opinion (Original Mix) 07. Nanter - Space Jam (Silvina Romero Remix) [Irene Records] 08. Secondcity - Paradise (Solardo Remix) 09. Audiojack - Turya (Original Mix) [Crosstown Rebels] 10. Oxy Beat - Union Force (Original Mix) 11. Luca Gaeta - Glow (Original Mix) [Nothing But] 12. Green Velvet, Harvey McKay - Magnetize (Original Mix) 13. Yan Oxygen - Orionis (Original Mix) [Respekt Recordings] 14. Mark Jenkyns - All From Marz (Original Mix) 15. Luca Marchese - Blue Limit (Original Mix) [Selected Records] 16. Mattew Jay - Burning Saber (Original Mix) 17. Luca Marchese - Dark Soul (Original Mix) [Selected Records] 18. Nico Cabeza - Nero (Macromism Remix) 19. Markus Volker - Aspire (Timmo Remix) [Dive In Records] 20. David Granha - Third Skin (Original Mix) 21. Noraj Cue - Die Andere Zaal (Mark Mywords Remix) [Manual Music] 22. dubspeeka - K354 Unfriended (Original Mix) 23. Audiomatiques, Mars Bill - Solar [Unrilis] 24. Monococ - Black Roses (Original Mix) [Kaleydo Beats] 25. Spartaque - Just A Mile (Original Mix) [IAMT] 26. Darlyn Vlys, Haptic, HearThuG - Agore (Original Mix)
Opening for Carlo Lio was a great experience. I had to think and research well for my set, him being a versatile international talent whose techno style varies, yet its always on point. Thoughts: how do I want to start steering the "ship"? What music should I put in my digi crate? I m usually armed with about 80 new tracks for any major event, but I didnt know what to focus on this time: I felt the music had to be techno, but not too fast (duh - I m opening)but headlining the last couple times I caught my ears wired toward peak hour energy material that was not going to work. Other decision: shall I play american or european techno, what to have as a back up in case the crowd is not ready for the brand new releases from just days and weeks ago? shall I have something familiar - should I sneak in deeper stuff? or how about some minimal or acid tracks? Words vs no words ( I prefer zero vocals but wanted to push my boundaries a bit) Will Carlo be able to link in and continue the "story" us opener started? I felt I did alright ;) Love thinking about music, the audience, bringing new underground stuff to the table, and ponder about the crowds reaction. I feel at one point if its done right the audience and the DJs think as "one", vibe together - and thats the BESTEST feeling ever for a musician like me. Thanks for all who came out to the event! If you are on Resident Advisor, I would greatly appreciate your support by "favoriting" / " liking" me as one of your artists. The RA website has been lately the go-to source for many talent buyers, club owners, and promoters - hence the need to boost those numbers a little bit ;) Track list is the following: 1. Portmany (Original Mix) by Chris Main 2. Wild (Adrian Laguna Remix) by Lander B, Oscar Escapa 3. Ambition (Original Mix) by Gabe, Dashdot 4. Rehab (Original Mix) by Milex 5. Dance Everyone (AudiTech Remix) by Alexis Centurion 6. Defect (Original Mix) by Ramon Bedoya 7. Kay Nasty (Original Mix) by Alex Cristea 8. Haarlem (Original Mix) by George Privatti, Daniel Spanjaard 9. Do Your Ting (Original Mix) by Nino Bua 10. Poetry Boat (Original Mix) by Analyst 11. Red Hole (Original Mix) by Angelo Raguso, Felipe G 12. All Night Long (Nonnus & Porter Rhodes Remix) by Dastin, Uron 13. F14 (Martin Giraldez Remix) by Alan Hash 14. Out (Original Mix) by Paulo Foltz 15. Charlie (Original Mix) by Alex Long, Stanny Abram
New mix. Also aired on Dance Factory Radio (Chicago) Track listing: 1. Technotik (Rhythm Part Remix) by Alex Mor 2. Heat by Alex Long, Stanny Abram 3. Two Minds by Joe Mesmar 4. Till The End (Cesar D' Constanzzo Remix) by Stefano Panzera 5. Born Spark by Dustin Zahn
01. RolBac & Etchar - Floating Memories [Einmusika Recordings] 02. ANNA - Let Me Take You (Original Mix) 03. Alex Long, Stanny Abram - Heat (Original Mix) 04. Cristoph - Exodus (Original Mix) [Truesoul] 05. Thomas Evans - Dark Rider (Original Mix) [Reload Black Label] 06. Bulaklak - Materia (Original Mix) [Redrum Music] 07. Jensen Interceptor - Relax or Get Murked (Original Mix) 08. VII Circle - Unbroken (Original Mix) 09. Mario Otero, Giuseppe Martini - Slide (Original Mix) 10. Matt Sassari, Matt Mor - Apaneka (Original Mix) [Senso Sounds] 11. K.Sandra - Take It (Alberto Ruiz Remix) [DSR Digital] 12. Andrei C, Raffaele Effe - Claps (Raffaele Effe Remix) 13. Mastrantonio - Elevate (Dario Sorano Remix) [Sisma Records] 14. Brothers In Progress, Venditti Bros - Kamea (Philip Bader Remix) 15. Dimi Mechero - Out of Staight (Original Mix) [HASH Records] 16. Jay Lumen - Fusion (Original Mix) [Footwork] 17. Danniel Selfmade - Cries of Sorrow (Original Mix) [Infamous Recordings] 18. Dense & Pika - 31 [Hotflush Recordings] 19. Reinier Zonneveld - Signs Of Devotion (Original Mix) 20. Demarzo - Another Day (Heartless Dub) 21. Jose Ponce, Joe Red - Volca Sound (Original Mix) [Patent Skillz] 22. John Acquaviva, Olivier Giacomotto, Thomas Gandey - Machine (Original Mix) 23. Christian Smith, Wehbba - Tungsten (Original Mix) [Tronic] 24. The Cheapers - Rosengarten (Original Mix) [Upon You Records] 25. Sonate - Purple Mat (Original Mix) [Transmit Recordings] 26. Habischman - Dub Rumours (Original Mix)
1. Erik Hagleton - Wolliner (Original Mix) 2. Alex Long & Stanny Abram - Heat (Original Mix) 3. Leomeo - Wires (Jason Chance Remix) 4. Baby Noel, Lau Estrada - Gotta Have Your Love (Dj Kone & Marc Palacios Remix) 5. DJ Marika & Tripwerk Feat. Doru M - Feelings (PH!L Remix) 6. Probleme - Own Dat (Re Dupre Remix) 7. Angel Heredia & Toni Carrilo - A Funk Story (Original Mix) 8. Mario Ochoa - Let Me (Original Mix) 9. CLS - Can You Feel It (Prok Fitch Remix) 10. Sergio Fernandez - La Nueva Cuba (Original Mix) 11. LPR - In This House (Original Mix) 12. Rafha Madrid - Crazy Desire (Original Mix) 13. DJ Chus, Pablo Ceballos, Marlon D - Partenza! (Original Mix) 14. Fawks - No Sleep (Original Mix)
My Chart - September 2014 Some of the tracks are from promo pools and are not available yet. Links below the the track will take you to labels Beatport page where you can subscribe and be informed when the track is released. video version : http://youtu.be/i7pKOePHjrI 1. Lucca - Four (Tomy DeClerque RMX) [PROMO] 2. Tom Laws - Untaimed Existence (Original Mix) [Phobiq] http://goo.gl/lAu6KR 3. Stevie Wilson - The Secret (Original Mix) [!Organism] http://goo.gl/mctGwB 4. Highestpoint - Krypt Tonight (Steve Mulder Remix) [PROMO] 5. Alex Delia & Norbert Davenport - From Da Speaker (Tomy DeClerque RMX ) [Ready 2 Rock] http://goo.gl/9B28eU 6. Phil Denton - Drusk (Frank Savio Remix) [Vizion Division] http://goo.gl/3oE3k9 7. Alex Long - 1000 Words [PROMO] 8. Stefano Pini - Exodus (Juan DDD Mix) [Refluxed Records] http://goo.gl/eTKJzx 9. Kleber - Cat Nip (Original Mix) [Sync Fx] http://goo.gl/m1ivOF 10. 999 feat Amadeas - Find The Answer (Marco Bailey Bass Mover Mix) [Intec] http://goo.gl/4kSTmG Subscribe for more : http://goo.gl/pjHBq6 Facebook : http://goo.gl/3co3ZS Twitter : http://goo.gl/Mh3wMw Instagram : http://goo.gl/0ciOBD SoundCloud : http://goo.gl/RBHDbi YouTube : http://goo.gl/4By8is
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Our Halloween month continues as Damon Shaw, Mike Ortiz, Kirky Wade, Chuck Farrell and Alex Long do battle with the BEST MONSTER! Can the Blob outrun fast zombies? Will Godzilla stomp Frankenstien. Can Alien beat Predator (yeah we are sick of that one too). Will Cookie Monster devour the CHUD? Listen and find out! Here are the brackets PDF and Excel format.
Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the Miami Underground Movement Back in 2007 an unreleased track was getting dropped at WMC techno events in underground clubs and at places like Space Miami. That was when these veteran Dj/ producers knew that they had a good thing going with Piltdown Sound. Releases on Wreckless Recordings, Bleepsequence and Blipswitch digital followed. With current releases on UK's Landed Productions receiving support from the likes of Pig and Dan, Adam Jay, Deepchild, Da Fresh, Misstress Barbara and Alex Long. Their latest remix of "Elephants" by Centrikal on the Subsensory label is already receiving big support. Be sure to catch their live and DJ sets for a glimpse of their many yet unreleased works.
Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the premiere of "Miami Underground Movement." UMEK tracklist1. Kiki – Dancing Graffiti (Bpitch Control)2. Lars Sommerfeld – Don't Say Baby (Two Faces Rec.)3. Marc O'Tool + Criss Source – Indigo (X.L.R.8.R)4. Nicolas Stefan – 080Four (Karatemusik)5. Lissan & Stills – Wings (Sic Rec.)6. Pawas Gupta – Alicia (Flash)7. Jeroen Verheij – Chica-Go (Rejected)8. Radio Slave – Bell Clap Dance (Rekids)9. Wollion Harada – Metropolitan Fulltime (BluFin)10. Soren Matschiste – Last Train (Etui Rec.)11. Velkro – BBQ (Lo Kik Rec.)12. Davis and May – Take Off And Leave All Behind (Piemont Rec.)13. Solaris Heights – No Trace (Popof RMX)14. Harvey McKay – Powder From The Gods (Perc Trax)15. CrisP – Monohybrid (Circle Digital)Uros Umek is internationally acclaimed deejay and music producer from Slovenia, seducing the masses with his own music blend for more than a decade. Always on the look for new sounds and determined to challenge every existing cliché in music industry, he managed to define his own vision of vanguard techno. Sure, this would not happen without the support of his loyal peers who've joined him on the production platforms such as Recycled Loops, Consumer Recreation and Astrodisco, with which they defined "Slovenian techno sound" and successfully it as an important driving force on the global club scene. He started his journey to the stardome as an excellent athlete, running between two baskets, but it was Euterpe the Muse of music and poetry that paved Umek's life-path. She got him totally unprepared, seduced him with no further notice, so he had no chance of getting out of her treads. He devoted his life, his heart, all of his passion and energy, to the sounds he discovered as a teenager. Pioneering the genre he became one of its most appreciated ambassadors with faithful worldwide audience simply known as The Father (of Slovenian techno). Sleeping on past achievements was never Umek's thing. So it's nosurprise he decided for complete renovation of his sound and live set performance though being steady member of Top 100 DJ lists for almost a decade. The year 2007 marks beginning of a new chapter in his music career. After spending enormous amount of time and artistic energy bringing his characteristic sound to the whole new level, he presented new international music therapy called 1605 – Sixteenofive. No doubt this was a very risky move. But it was the only way for him to stay on top of the game. And it seems he made the right decision at the crucial time: the response to his new vision of electronic dance music from his peers, critics, media and most importantly his fans is great and his production is supported by some top names in the industry. FALLING IN LOVE "As far as I remember, my first serious contact with music was trough pop artists such as Michael Jackson, Modern Talking, Falco and Yugoslavian singer Daniel, who rocked the Eurosong audience in the early 80's with the infamous hit single Djuli. (Laugh.) My mother is the one to blame. She bought me my first radio which I've listened to 'till exhaustion," apologizes Uros. He brought his music passion to the next level few years latter, discovering the record button on his first double cassette player/recorder. "That enabled me to start my own music collection. I've recorded songs from Slovenian disco chart program, which presented top commercial tunes on weekly basis. I also managed to get my hands on some rare pirate cassettes with dance and techno tunes, but even few years after Slovenia became independent I didn't really know where to look for that modern electronic sounds that I liked so much. I didn't know anyone who listened to that stuff. Until I discovered Cool Night, specialized broadcast on Ljubljana's alternative student radio station. The Monday evening slot was run by original pioneers of electronic dance culture in Slovenia, Primoz Pecovnik (now boss of indie label Matrix Music), Brane Zorman aka MC Brane of Beitthron and Aldo Ivancic of Borghesia. HE'LL BURN IN HELL If there's any symbolism in the beginning of his clubbing career, DJ Umek won't escape burning in Hell for at least few decades: "I've told my mother I'm going to church to attend festive midnight mass on the Christmas night, but I was determined to visit MC Brane's party at Ljubljana's underground club K4 for the first time that night. I was expected to be home at 1 am, but wasn't 'till 4 am, so the curfew was imminent," Umek remembers popping his club cherry. When the martial law eventually lifted and his mum decided to soften the regime, he found himself dealing with new challenge. He was allowed to go clubbing at the weekends but was expected to be home at 3 am. The trick was, as it usually is, that the first morning bus to his home neighborhood departed from the centre of the city fifteen minutes later. Solving problem wasn't easy, but being young and determined there was no problem for him running trough the half of the city twice a week: "Running few kilometers in the middle of the night after clubbing really wasn't as hard as it seems. I was training basketball at that time, so I was really fit." It's more than a decade since he traded career of basketball superstar for the nightlife debauchery. It would be interesting to see what he could have achieved as an athlete. Namely, he was selected for the junior national team just as he parted from the sports, and some of his former colleagues became key players in the top USA and European basketball leagues. HE GOT HOOKED The industrial designed K4 club in the basement of Student's Union HQ in the centre of Ljubljana is still considered to be Umek's resident club, although he's not an official resident deejay anymore. But since his most loyal fans are still gathering there, K4 remains the playground for testing new productions, concepts and sounds. "It's where everything started. This is the place where I've got in touch with first Slovenian electronic projects such as Anna Lies, Clox or Random Logic. Some of those guys were and still are important part of my life. It was Jure Havlicek who ultimately influenced my decision to get involved in professional music production. Gregor Zemljic is mastering all of my tracks. And I've founded my first band Mouse Trap with Uros and Vid, who have opened my eyes and ears to this culture." It was his friend's Uros home where Umek got in touch with UK based pirate radio stations such as Green Apple/Dance Nation. "We picked up this programs via satellite dish. They played hardcore, breakbeat and techno non stop at the weekend, and even though we were recording it, we never left the house so we would not miss anything!" His friend was also the one who introduced him the Screen Tracker. "It was the very basic 8-bit resolution production tool with four mono channels, but that's how everything started. After I've finally managed to save enough money to buy proper sampler, the outside World ceased to exist. I've became totally obsessed with that box. I've spent up to sixteen hours a day working on that machine." AND SO HE BEGAN Although he's established technician, master of three decks and FX performances, it wasn't easy for Umek to get acquainted with those needles and mixers in the first place. You have to bear in mind his home country was part of former eastern block and most of the small clubs could only afford cassette and CD players at that time. "I could only dream of having my own decks in the beginning of 90's. As a single parent my mother could not afford that kind of expense. But I was lucky I've met few guys that recognized the talent in me and gave me the opportunity to start." Umek was regular at club Palma matinees at that time. He spent most of the afternoons standing in the corner watching deejay mixing records, until one day resident DJ Alf offered him to finish his set. He seized the opportunity, somehow managed to get trough the night and they've agreed he can practice on that decks and mixer for an hour or so before the weekly matinee. "After I've conquered the technique and performed for a few times in Palma, I've got offered opening slot at Aldo's night in K4. It only paid as much to buy one CD, but it was a steady job and I really liked it." It was also the time when he decided to sell his collection of 200 CDs. "It's something I still regret, but it was the only way to earn money I needed to buy vinyl." In the early 90s buying techno records seemed almost a mission impossible for someone living and working in Slovenia. Closest shop with that kind of music was in Germany, almost 500 kilometers away from Ljubljana. "We heard there are some records shops in Munich. So we've booked the weekly shopping bus, drove to Munich, and found that shops on our own. It wasn't easy but we've successfully finished that adventure. I've only had enough money to buy eight records, but this is how my collection started." BUILDING THE SCENE Germany was also the place where Umek got in touch with the rave scene. "It was an amazing experience, when I attended my first Technomania party with 15.000 revelers on seven floors placed in a hangar on the outskirts of Munich. And when I've entered twice as bigger Mayday arena for the first time I knew I want to be in that deejay booth one day. Few years later I was. Although I've thought to myself what the heck am I doing at that commercial masquerade in the backstage, I've changed my mind when I've finally stepped into the deejay booth. I've seen all those kids waving hands and shouting to me as being their god, and I'm sure some of them thought just the same as I did years before them. So, I've just smiled and performed one of the best sets of my career that can still be found on the internet." Totally hooked on exploding ravemania, Umek and his peers started organizing bus transfers to rave parties in Germany. They were enyoing themselves and they were learning along the way. So it was just a matter of time when they decided to start putting up their own events. "The first one was total disaster," remembers Umek. "We've leased the local fireman's hall for the night but only managed to attract hundred of revelers. We were so broke, we couldn't even afford cleaning lady the morning after." But they could not be stopped by that debacle. They worked their way from event to event, got in charge of small club in the outskirts of Ljubljana and gradually became one of the leading promoters in the country. "I still remember the illegal rave party we've organized in the countryside outside Ljubljana. It attracted surprisingly big mass of people and one of the main national newspapers reported of the incident, since we were dispersed by the police. And there was the local politician, real smart guy that made us all laugh: he stated that the cows in the nearby village stopped lactating ( i.e. giving milk) because of the stress induced by loud techno music. … No, I'm not kidding. This really was in the papers and can still be found in the archives." THE BIG BREAK DJ Umek made his name in Slovenia by hosting some of the best club nights in the country. Clubbing scene in Zagreb, Croatia was much stronger in the beginning of 90s, but it was him and his peers that changed that in just a few years by turning their home turf into most prolific party scene in the whole region. It was also the time of experimenting for Umek. He was mostly known as techno deejay, but loved to play underground house, too, especially at the after parties. And since he had the biggest collection of house records in Slovenia, he quickly became involved in building the house scene as well. At some point he was so much into house, he played four gigs a week, but only twice a month techno set. "I felt really suffocated as an artist with all that house, because I couldn't focus on techno, my main genre. One night at Ambasada Gavioli I decided I won't play house anymore. I grabbed some Chicago house records, pitched them, played really banging set and gave farewell to the club. I've returned to K4 and focus on techno again." He returned to Ambasada Gavioli the next year, this time as a techno specialist. Since he was treated as the second resident, the favorite of club management always being his good friend Valentino Kanzyani, Umek had no competitive clause and could take bookings wherever and whenever he desired. Meeting top techno DJs from all over the world, establishing new friendships and gathering contacts he started performing at the best venues all over the World. Quickly he assembled crowds of faithful fans from Berlin to Tokyo, making impression as a great technician and programmer, but it was his special blend of music known as Slovenian Techno which has put him on the map as one of the tope names in the genre. RECYCLED LOOPS As the founding pillar of Slovenian electronic music scene Umek co-founded his first label in the mid 90s. Absense (and its sub-label Expire) was the first specialized techno label in the region, home to artists such as Umek, Anorak, Random Logic, Brother's Yard or Clox, quickly becoming popular with artists such as Laurent Garnier or Sven Väth because of its unique sound. But it were the Recycled Loops in Earresistible Musick labels that really established Slovenian electronic dance sound as one of the driving forces on the global scale. The first mentioned joint venture with Valentino Kanzyani was and still is reserved for underground techno releases, while the second serves as a platform for hard, electronic house experiments. "The idea for starting our own label wasn't originally ours. The plan was to launch Next Wave imprint as Ambasada Gavioli offspring. Everything was set up, we've recorded our first record, but then suddenly Valentino terminated his partnership with the club management, and since I was performing there solely as a favor to him, I left too. But we were determined to release our production and decided to start the label on our own. The first release was distributed by Prime and since it sold good they've supported the launch of our own label. The name was picked up as a statement and description for the sound we were promoting at the same time. Namely, that was the time when we recycled old techno loops." Umek is currently involved in running another two independent labels. He is one of four guys behind experimental Astrodisco project, which is Slovenia's unique answer to "minimal" explosion. The other one is the extension of his new 1605 – Sixteeenofive concept, which was launched in the early 2007 as international platform for promotion and development of new electronic sound structures and approaches to deejay performances. Guy Gerber, Extrawelt, Gregor Tresher, Billy Nasty, Mikkel Metal, Mike del Saar, Matthew Hoag, Alex Long and other artists are already involved. WANT TO RECREATE? Although not so known to international crowd Consumer Recreation project played major role in Umek's career and was really important for the progression of Slovenian electronic music scene, which is still developing nicely. The incentive which includes deejays Bizzi, Dojaja, Psiho & Plotz started as a promotion crew behind some major techno events in the country. It became even more important as the weekly radio show and label of the same name were lunched. "The basic idea behind this project was to promote the freshest stuff on the scene. At that time I was already household name in the global techno circuit, so I was sent a lot of promos which we played in our radio show and at the clubs. For example: our radio policy was to never play any record more than once, since we didn't even have enough time to play everything we wanted." When Consumer Recreation joined forces with Taotech and some other guys Explicit Music was born. It brought the organization part of Slovenian party scene on the whole new level. Big open air festival series such as Meet Me and Sindustry, indoor parties such as EUrora and the string of smaller club nights marked the beginning of new millennium in the whole region, not only in Slovenia. In 2005 Explicit Music was dissolved and Futuristing Music crew stepped into its place continuing the legacy. The productions of FM crew include major annual events such as DiscoNautica gathering, Umek's solo action in Ljubljana's central park Tivoli and The Day of Electronica festival. The Astrodisco project is original Slovenian answer to "minimal explosion". It's designed as a test-platform for creative multimedia boutique club nights wrapped into futuristic electronic sounds. It builds on the whole club experience, authentic music production, unique décor, exclusive VJ performances and unusual combinations of arts and crafts such as building real moving Astrobots. LOOK AHEAD The classic ambient of summer theatre designed by eminent architect Jozef Plecnik hosted Dan elektronike (The Day of Electronica) party, the launch pad for Umek's new project 1605 – Sixteeenofive in May 2007. New international sound development platform is designed to promote live performances of vanguard electronic artists. Gregor Tresher, Guy Gerber, Mikkel Metal, Extrawelt and leading Slovenian producers were hand picked to perform at this event. The launch of 1605 – Sixteenofive platform marks the beginning of a new chapter in DJ Umek's music career as he spent enormous amount of time and artistic energy bringing his characteristics sound to the whole new level. No doubt this was a very risky move. But it was the only way for him to stay on top of the game. And it seems he made the right decision at the right time: the response to his new vision of electronic dance music from his peers, critics, media and most importantly his fans is great and his production is supported by some top names in the industry. The third edition of annual Umek at Park Tivoli open air party which attracted more than 30.000 souls was also the right time and place to test the new equipment. On that occasion Umek put in motion his new digital setup. But this is just the beginning of his live performance refreshments that will be presented to the public once his long expected new artists album will finally be released.Special Thanks To Umek and Mr Urban Jeram www.umek.siUMEK BOOKING CONTACT:Tina / Kne'deep Berlin tina@knedeep.netKne'deep BerlinP.O. Box 41 12 0212122 BerlinPhone: +49 30 97 00 23 57Fax: +49 30 79 78 38 53www.knedeep.netMy URL: myspace.com/mummiamiundergroundmovement
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