Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Iced Earth - Plagues Of Babylon



Finally after two years the new Iced Earth album Plagues of Babylon with new singer Stu Block has been released
The New album has made Iced Earth one of the leading bands of the US traditional metal scene again.
Finally they were able to do worldwide touring, bringing this top notch material to the crowds.
The New album will have you banging your head from beginning to end, lyrically and musically as strong as Iron,
from a hard working band under the guidance of riff master Jon Shaffer.
For the first time in Iced Earths history, an album was not recorded in the US, but in Germany,
Since the band was nearby playing of the Summer festivals.
The First six songs of Plagues of Babylon continue the " Something Wicked " Story.
Plagues Of Babylon starts off with the strong 7 minute long title track.
They cut loose with vigirous classic heavy metal and with juicy rendered vocal lines of Block.
Fethching choruses and melodious solos from Troy Steele are prominently present as well in the
sturdy Democide and the tightly played neck breaker Among The Living Dead, Dramatic tinged vocals in the
Culling, Resistance just invites you to sing along.
The second part of the album slows down and mellows out a bit starting with the very beautiful track
If I could See You Now which is dedicated to Schaffers grandpa, continuing with the H.P. Lovecraft inspired Cthulhu that puts the whip on it
again half way.
I'm not going to say much more about this album you will have to listen to it yourself
or I will spoil the rest for you, on a side note Hansi Kursch ( Blind Guardian ) contributed to five songs on this album.
It's been a long 2 year wait but it's definitely been worth it, and giving my respect to Stu Block the new singer, he's done a fantastic job
on this new album and does Iced Earth Justice.
Rock on and Keep the Music Alive.
Seraphim aka Nicholas Brandenburg
Rock / Metal Reviewer for BloodCross
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Saturday, April 12, 2014

Review of Van Canto Dawn of the Brave

Van Canto Dawn of the Brave
Who said that power metal can not be original? Come on haters, let’s hear you now! With their fifth album so far,
Van Canto is proving that power metal can be different, and if by some miracle you haven’t heard about them, you need to know that the band uses no guitars
or bass or keyboards, creating so called Power A Cappella.
Yes, these instruments are replaced by people singing in unique “Rakkatakka” way, making Van Canto extremely unique experience.

Of course, this approach to music is not for everyone, and so for each fan Van Canto makes, they also make at least one hater (in lack of better word)
Although the guitars are essential part of metal, and Van Canto isn’t using them,
it’s still silly to bash them, especially with such a cool replacement. It’s a matter of taste, I guess.

Out of the 13 songs 4 are covers, which is to be expected with Van Canto, Europe’s Final Countdown, Bonnie Tyler anthem 'Holding Out For A Hero,
Black Sabbath's Paranoid,plus an interesting rendition of the Annie Lennox 'Lord Of The Rings' contribution 'Into The West'.

These all work and are a delight to listen to.
Amongst their own compositions, 'Fight For Your Life', 'Steel Breaker' and 'My Utopia' stand out as worthy victors,
although to be fair to 'Dawn Of The Brave' the whole album was an instant joy.

'Unholy' bounces along and get the toes tapping before settling in calmer waters and then the pace is raised once more.
The chorus is uplifting which is an element this band does so effectively throughout 'Dawn Of The Brave'.

Echoing a previous album ('Hero' – 2008) regarding their fascination with courage and individuals who rise above their brethren,
this album has a visual theme which centres on super heroes.
They have Stefan Heilemann to thank for the visual interpretation and the excellent cover artwork.

I guess the argument could be made that due to the lack of any guitar that you cannot truly call this rock music,
or that it contains its fair amount of cheesy moments.
My response is to give it a spin and give it a chance if you're not already familiar with this German combo.
On the other hand if you fell in love with their cover version of Metallica's 'Battery' that appeared on their debut 'A Storm To Come' from 2006,
then you'll not only know what to expect but you'll also enjoy this album a lot.
It's been 3 years since the release of " Break the Silence " but, the wait has been worth it, yet again Van Canto stands strong with " Dawn of the Brave "


Remember to rock on and Keep the Music Alive
Seraphim aka Nicholas Brandenburg
Rock / Metal Review for BloodCross

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

cosmetologystateboardexam

1: When razor cutting, it is recommended that hair be cut
 
 
 
 
2: When cutting extremely curly hair, it is recommended the hair be cut
 
 
 
 
3: When cutting kinky hair, it is recommended the hair be cut
 
 
 
 
4: Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D. Test prior to using aniline derivative tints
 
 
 
 
5: Clients hair has lightened to a Level 6, what is the exposed underlying pigment color and what is the correct Toner Shade to achieve a nuetral color?
 
 
 
 
6: When giving a scissor haircut, the guideline is generally
 
 
 
 
7: The amount of hair on a person's head is referred to as
 
 
 
 
8: Hair with its cuticle in place and tightly closed is said to have
 
 
 
 
9: Pediculosis Capitis is
 
 
 
 
10: In the "shears-over-comb" technique, if the comb is held at an angle, the
 
 
 
 
11: The red dermal light is used to treat
 
 
 
 
12: When using a hot iron, curling the hair from the ends towards the scalp is referred to as
 
 
 
 
13: What type of roller set (wet set) placement would create the most volume?
 
 
 
 
14: In a pin-curl set, the clippies are inserted at the
 
 
 
 
15: The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution is known as
 
 
 
 
16: The perimeter of the haircut is found at the
 
 
 
 
17: Which of the following lines would be used to add weight / volume in a haircut?
 
 
 
 
18: Which of the following is not a term used when referring to human hair wigs?
 
 
 
 
19: The tissue beneath the Free Edge of the nail is known as
 
 
 
 
20: In hair cutting, angles below 90 degrees are used primarily to
 
 
 
 
21: This type of guideline is used when you want to create a gradual increase in weight or length
 
 
 
 
22: Another name for Tesla (high frequency) current is
 
 
 
 
23: When giving a razor haircut, the guideline is generally
 
 
 
 
24: Remy hair is
 
 
 
 
25: This type of relaxer is usually advertised as a "No-Lye" and marketed for "Sensitive Scalps"
 
 
 
 
26: Most relaxers on the market contain
 
 
 
 
27: Eye Tabbing involves
 
 
 
 
28: When cutting hair using "Double-Notched" thinning shears, what will be the result?
 
 
 
 
29: In hair cutting, the area above the parietal crest is referred to as the
 
 
 
 
30: A "hand-tied" or "hand-knotted" wig is a
 
 
 
 
31: Process where the Sodium Hydroxide Relaxer removes one atom of sulphur from the disulphide bond
 
 
 
 
32: The "shear-over-comb" method usually employs this type of comb
 
 
 
 
33: What is the effect of "Certified Colors" on the hair shaft?
 
 
 
 
34: A "weft" will be found in a
 
 
 
 
35: Turned Hair is
 
 
 
 
36: All of the following are true of Guanidine Relaxers except
 
 
 
 
37: Neutralizers, Stabilizers, and Fixatives all tend to fall where on the pH scale?
 
 
 
 
38: Vellus hair can be distinguished from lanugo hair, because
 
 
 
 
39: The hair found on a man's face is referred to as
 
 
 
 
40: Machine made wigs are
 
 
 
 
41: Synthetic hair wigs
 
 
 
 
42: This agency approves & regulates the efficacy of products used for disinfection.
 
 
 
 
43: Client's hair has been lightened to pale yellow, client wants it neutral (no warm or ash tones), use
 
 
 
 
44: The even mixture of blue and yellow makes
 
 
 
 
45: Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the most volume
 
 
 
 
46: Which of the following pin-curl sets will create the least volume
 
 
 
 
47: Which of the following roller-sets will create the most volume
 
 
 
 
48: The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the
 
 
 
 
49: The ideal base for a roller-set is
 
 
 
 
50: Client's hair has lightened to palest yellow, stylist applies a blue toner. What is the result?
 
 
 
 
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Cosmo

1. Which portion of the hair is chemical wave solution absorbed faster?
A.
B.
C.
D.
2. If the cuticle is slightly raised and accepts color products easily,  the hair is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
3. Before giving a chemical wave, the hair should be:
A.
B.
C.
D.
4. To add strength and body to damaged hair, it is advisable to give a
A.
B.
C.
D.
5. A coiled, corkscrew shaped bacteria cell that causes syphilis and cholera is
A.
B.
C.
D.
6. Which determines the texture of the hair?  
A.
B.
C.
D.
7. If a temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair, it will
A.
B.
C.
D.
8. Why is an antiseptic applied to tweezed areas during arching?
A.
B.
C.
D.
9. Which instrument should be used to slither a client's hair?
A.
B.
C.
D.
10. Why is it necessary to use a conditioner-filler during a chemical relaxer retouch service?
A.
B.
C.
D.
11. What type of manicure is suggested for dry cuticles and brittle nails?
A.
B.
C.
D.
12. Nerves and blood vessels are found in the nail
A.
B.
C.
D.
13. Which of the following is the peak of a finger wave?
A.
B.
C.
D.
14. During the processing time in chemical waving, the hair has a tendency to
A.
B.
C.
D.
15. What is made of cells, blood, calcium carbonate, and calcium phosphate?
A.
B.
C.
D.
16. Disulfide bonds are broken by the
A.
B.
C.
D.
17. Which of the following are tint removers designed to remove?
A.
B.
C.
D.
18. A client with which of the following nail conditions should be referred to a physician?
A.
B.
C.
D.
19. Scalp manipulations should NOT be performed if
A.
B.
C.
D.
20. The shortest processing time in chemical waving is usually required for hair which is
A.
B.
C.
D.
21. Frequent shampooing with highly alkaline shampoo may cause the hair to become
A.
B.
C.
D.
22. When tinting lightened hair back to its natural shade, it is necessary to
A.
B.
C.
D.
23. Which one of the following should be done to protect a sensitive scalp during a relaxer treatment?
A.
B.
C.
D.
24. High elevation in haircutting is used to
A.
B.
C.
D.
25. What is the function of keratin?
A.
B.
C.
D.
26. Which should be used to stop the bleeding of a minor cut during a manicure?
A.
B.
C.
D.
27. What is formed when two or more non-mixable substances are united with the help of a binder or gum- like substance?
A.
B.
C.
D.
28. Metal implements should be disinfected with
A.
B.
C.
D.
29. To remove lightener, hair should be rinsed in water that is
A.
B.
C.
D.
30. What is the tube-like pocket that contains the hair?
A.
B.
C.
D.
31. What facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing effect?
A.
B.
C.
D.
32. Prior to a permanent wave, you should drape with a
A.
B.
C.
D.
33. What is the pH of sodium hydroxide?
A.
B.
C.
D.
34. By highlighting the cheekbone, the area will appear
A.
B.
C.
D.
35. The mobility of a pin curl is determined by the
A.
B.
C.
D.
36. What type of hair coloring is designed to last 4 to 6 shampoos?
A.
B.
C.
D.
37. Hair is primarily composed of:
A.
B.
C.
D.
38. A chemical compound used to slow the growth of bacteria is called
A.
B.
C.
D.
39. What protects the skin from irritation and stains around the hairline?
A.
B.
C.
D.
40. Prelightening the hair is usually necessary when using a
A.
B.
C.
D.
41. A lightener retouch should FIRST be applied to
A.
B.
C.
D.
42. What is the most effective level of infection control?
A.
B.
C.
D.
43. In a lightener retouch, hair breakage may result if
A.
B.
C.
D.
44. Which of the following is a MAIN ingredient in a chemical hair relaxer?
A.
B.
C.
D.
45. Which test determines if a wig is made of human hair or synthetic fiber?
A.
B.
C.
D.
46. What type of hair is MOST difficult to press?
A.
B.
C.
D.
47. The science of the nature, structure, function, and diseases of the muscles is called
A.
B.
C.
D.
48. A face that is composed of straight lines with a wide forehead and jawline is considered to be
A.
B.
C.
D.
49. Specialized preparations that are designed to equalize porosity and deposit a base color in one application are called
A.
B.
C.
D.
50. Which condition would PREVENT a cosmetologist from performing a service on a client?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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