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Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sacked his cabinet and imposed states of emergency in the country's largest city and an oil-rich western region following mass protests triggered by a rise in fuel prices.
Tokayev said on Wednesday morning that he had accepted the resignation of the cabinet led by Prime Minister Askar Mamin, and ordered the acting cabinet to reinstate price controls on Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG).
He also ordered the acting cabinet to broaden price controls to petrol, diesel and other "socially important" consumer goods.
The moves followed clashes in Almaty overnight between police and thousands of protesters who had called for the government's resignation.
Some of them yelled "old man out" – a reference to Tokayev's still-powerful predecessor and mentor Nursultan Nazarbayev – while others attacked vehicles. Police used tear gas and stun grenades to stop a crowd of protesters from storming the mayor's office.
In a bid to quell the unrest, Tokayev early on Wednesday had imposed states of emergency in Almaty as well as Mangistau province.
The decrees, he said, would last two weeks and include an 11pm (17:00 GMT) to 7am (01:00 GMT) curfew, movement restrictions, and a ban on mass gatherings.
"Calls to attack government and military offices are absolutely illegal," Tokayev had said in a video address earlier on Tuesday. "The government will not fall, but we want mutual trust and dialogue rather than conflict."
Messenger apps Telegram, Signal and WhatsApp were all unavailable in the Central Asian country, while two independent media websites that reported on the protests appeared to have been blocked.
Protesters attend a rally in Almaty on January 4, 2022, after a rise in energy prices [Abduaziz Madyarov/ AFP]
The protests broke out in the town of Zhanazoen in the western Mangistau region on January 2, a day after the government lifted caps on prices for Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG).
Mangistau depends on the comparatively cheap LPG as the main fuel for automobiles and the AFP news agency said any jump in prices would have affected the price of food, which has seen steep increases since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
The protests quickly spread to other parts of Mangistau and western Kazakhstan, including the provincial centre, Aktau, and on to Almaty and the national capital, Nur-sultan.
Tokayev backtracks
As tensions escalated, Tokayev tweeted late on Tuesday that authorities had taken a decision to lower LPG prices in Mangistau "in order to ensure stability in the country".
The move restored the price cap of 50 Kazakh tenge ($0.11) per litre, or less than half the market price, in the western province.
But reports by independent media suggested that the announcement failed to weaken the protests in Zhanaozen and Aktau. Footage from Aktau shared on social media Tuesday evening showed thousands of protesters who had camped in the city centre overnight encircled by police.
Arrests of activists and small spontaneous marches were also reported in Nur-Sultan, which is named in honour of founding leader Nazarbayev.
On Wednesday morning, Tokayev said the emergency decrees had improved the situation in protest-hit cities and towns.
The nation's interior ministry meanwhile said more than 200 people had been detained across the country for attacking government buildings.
It said 95 police officers had been wounded but did not give any figures on injuries among protesters.
Public protests are illegal in the country of 19 million unless their organisers file a notice in advance, and Bruce Pannier, a correspondent for Radio Free Europe, told Al Jazeera that the demonstrations "caught everyone by surprise, especially that it spread so fast".
"They started for economic reasons, the doubling in the prices of gas, but they quickly took a political angle with people calling for free elections of local officials, calling for the ouster of top officials, the government," he said.
The protests will hurt the reputation of the Kazakh government, which has always been a "fairly stable" country, and other Central Asian leaders will be watching for regional implications, said Pannier.
"The fact that Kazakhstan is a stable country in Central Asia, which has had some problems in some of the countries in the past, there's going to be ripple effects.
"And I imagine all the governments in those countries are going to be watching real closely what happens, for no other reason than to make sure they don't make the kind of mistakes that the Kazakh authorities did by allowing this situation to get out of hand as it did today."
Tokayev, who faces no political opposition in parliament, took office in 2019.
He was handpicked as a successor by Nazarbayev, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
But Nazarbayev, who is 81 and had ruled Kazakhstan since 1989, retains control over the country as chairman of the security council and "Leader of the Nation" – a constitutional role that affords him unique policymaking privileges as well as immunity from prosecution.
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10.30Absolutely Inspired By Ani DiFranco's Canon
When I went to the Ani DiFranco concert on her Handful of Dates Tour in Iowa City last month, I was completely BLOWN AWAY! I know, I know – as a female folkie I'm supposed to have Ani's entire collection already or something, but I think I just wasn't ready till now to really dig in. And it actually seems like a good time to get to know Ani – she just released Canon, which is a career retrospective, so it's got a little something from every album she's done, and it was all handpicked by her, so in a way it's an interesting, layered self-portrait.
I had a pretty good seat, about 10 rows back on the left side, and close to the center aisle. Similar to to the phenomenon I noticed at my first Dar Williams concert, the thing that struck me as soon as Ani stepped on stage was how she is physically tiny but energetically POWERFUL. I think maybe that power is why I shied away from her music for so long. I knew she was powerful, I'd heard mostly about her angry reputation and anger has historically scared me half to death, even when it's not directed at me. I've heard from friends who have been long-time Ani fans that having a baby has really softened her.
Seeing her on-stage I quickly found that Ani is not scary angry – the angry stuff was more of a righteous anger that sees what is wrong and gets things done about it. (Yeah, I get the whole Righteous Babe thing now!) And a lot of the songs were incredibly vulnerable, or just plain beautiful. I was really impressed with her high energy, her stage presence, the confidence and joy she exuded while performing. While her lyrics show that she definitely experiences moments or areas of insecurity, she's brave enough to throw it all out there, which I think is often the fastest (though not necessarily the most pleasant) way to process through something.
For example, one of my favorite songs of the night was a new one called Present/Infant, aka "that one about mirrors". In it, Ani talks about a moment of self criticism, and how the innocence of her baby jolted her into remembering her true beauty. She just performed it for AOL, and it's so new I think this and the podcast might be the only way to hear it outside of a concert at the moment:
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During the concert, I was so inspired that I started ticking off as many parallels or similarities between me and Ani as possible, hoping that it might mean something. I was excited that we were both wearing cargo pants (although I've since noticed they seem to be a staple for her), and one particular line that stuck out for me was: "you've gotta crawl through the desert between when you hear it and when you can play it with your hands" from the song Lag Time because that's something that totally applies to me – I'm always getting frustrated by the things I can conceptualize but not yet express/do – in music and all of life really.
The creative energy in the theater was so electric, at one point some new song lyrics of my own started coming to me! I had to grab my journal out of my purse and scribble some notes by the spill-off of the stage lights. So far it's definitely more driving and intense than stuff I've written before, we'll see how it turns out. It's also one that so far I can hear a lot better than I can play with my hands. 😉 It's kind of exciting though, like maybe I've just opened up a whole new area of song themes for the future.
In the Spinner interview podcast (where she performed the Present/Infant song) Ani talked about learning to play the guitar out of a book of Beatles songs and I grinned myself silly because that's totally how I taught myself to play. (I don't know which book she used, but this is the one that helped me .) She said something else about "that great thing music does so well" in connecting people and making them feel like they are not alone. It resonated big time for me, because that is what draws me to music so strongly – the way that some person I don't know can say the unformed words in my heart, and make me breathe easier for it. That's powerful. That's amazing. That's what I would love to give back to the world, to even one person. Because I know how sometimes one song can get you through a day at work, or get you out of bed every morning for a month, or bring a smile to your face each and every time you hear it.
I'm not quite sure what it is about certain artists that radiates from them so strongly, but Ani has been inspiring me hardcore for over a month now and I think it's just the beginning. It's kind of like discovering an awesome TV serious on DVD after it's been going for a couple seasons. You get to gobble down hours and hours of a great story without having to wait a week for the next episode, at least until you catch up.
Obviously the best place to get Canon is on Ani's website. Her website and live shows are the only place to get her official bootlegs. But here's a quick link to it on iTunes if that's your preferred method.
You can also preview some songs on her MySpace page. The page is not run by Ani herself, but by her trusty intern Amanda, who does a great job with info and contests, etc.
Ok, one last thing. Because it's so good, and because it's something I really need to remember, here are the lyrics to Present/Infant (at least how they sound to me based on the podcast):
Present/Infant ~ Ani DiFranco
lately I've been glaring into mirrors, picking myself apart
you'd think at my age I'd have thought of something better to do
than make insecurity into a full time job
make insecurity into an art
yes and I fear my life will be over
and I will have never lived it unfettered
always glaring into mirrors, mad I don't look better
but now here is this tiny baby
and they say she looks just like me
and she is smiling at me
with that present infant glee
and I would defend to the ends of the earth
her perfect right to be
so I'm beginning to see some problems
with the ongoing work of my mind
and I've got myself a new mantra
it says "don't forget to have a good time"
don't let the sellers of stuff
power enough to rob you of your grace
love is all over the place
there's nothing wrong with your face
Amazing right? There's something really healing about hearing someone tell you there's nothing wrong with your face over and over…
I think I'm going to listen to it again. As Ani says – Don't forget to have a good time!
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7 Responses to "Absolutely Inspired By Ani DiFranco's Canon"
GREAT post! So glad you found a new artist. I love the discovery period. I guess I need to learn more about Ani now. I have always felt the same way you did — she has an intimidating catalog! But she's great.
And I've totally been scrawling lyrics in the dark at shows — it's a great atmosphere! Can't wait to hear the fruits.
Thanks Jana, glad you enjoyed it!
I've heard from a few other musicians now that the the same thing happens to them – writing lyrics during shows. I guess creativity breeds creativity!
Karuna says:
you know ani's song "joyful girl" has always reminded me of you…
Aww thanks Karuna! (you just decided my next download. *grin*)
lemme know if you want a live version
November 2nd, 2007 at 12:17 am
This Ani show was one of her best, I think. I've seen her live about 10 times, but this was my first Ani show with my husband. It's fun listening to her songs evolve over the years; she and I became moms in the same year, so I love her newer songs about motherhood.
December 22nd, 2007 at 3:49 pm
Thanks for visiting my blog Missy! Glad to hear that I "cut my teeth" on such a good show!
I bet her next album is going to have a lot of happy stuff on it.
December 23rd, 2007 at 7:55 am
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Young English elites of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries often spent two to four years touring around Europe in an effort to broaden their horizons and learn about language, architecture, geography, and culture in an experience known as the Grand Tour.
The Grand Tour was seen as an educational trip across Europe, usually starting in Dover, and would see young, wealthy travellers search for arts and culture.
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This became known as the Grand Tour. During the 16th and 18th centuries a standard itinerary was popularized. … The grand tourists visited famous ruins, architecture, fountains and churches. Admission to Greco-Roman statues and paintings included both private collections and museums.
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Q: Why does Hadoop MapReduce perform disk read/write in each iteration for iterative algorithms ? I know that for iterative algorithms,Hadoop mapreduce doesn't perform well since it does a complete disk read/write for each iteration. But why?Is that for the robustness of the system?

A: Your question is a little bit broad but still, I would try to answer it.
Hadoop do the disk read/write operation for any algorithm is due to the fact that Hadoop does disk oriented processing and it was built on this principle. It is also one of the reasons why spark was developed, to move the computation from disk to memory so that it can decrease latency overhead of disk oriented computation.
Now this read/write operation from/to disk for each MapReduce iteration contribute to the system robustness and also reliability.Consider a simplest example that a worker node has 2 containers which mean two separate JVM will be running on the same machine and they will access the same data source available on that node. Thus if the Hadoop will not read/write on disk for each change then there is a possibility that second container when accessed the data it was not updated with changes and it can lead to corrupt and noisy output.
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I do not think you have ever been to a parade or public event that did not include a megaphone. It is a useful tool that people use to amplify their voices so that more people can hear. After all, your voice alone cannot reach a crowd of hundreds of people, which is why a megaphone is required.
A megaphone is also known as a bullhorn. It is a hand-held device, cone-shaped, meant to amplify voices or other sounds and direct it in any direction. I doubt that you do not know what that is or have not at least seen one. You speak on the narrow end of the cone, and your voice comes out amplified on the other end. It is as simple as that.
How does a megaphone work?
I do not want to get too technical because let's face it. It is not as interesting as one may think. However, the effect of the megaphone has to do something with resonance and condensation. It is way too complicated to get into it right now. The point is what the bullhorn does what it does so that it can amplify your voice or other sounds. How does it do that? It depends on the type of megaphone. There are two main categories.
You could say that the acoustic megaphone is the out-of-date version, although it is still widely used these days. There have been modifications over the years, but it follows the same idea as the very first megaphone. It uses the cone-like shape to amplify your voice and direct it into the direction you want. Depending on the design, such a megaphone can be very potent, and it works like a charm. Over the years, the acoustic megaphone has been replaced by the electric megaphone, but you can still see it in spaces where there is a lot of moisture. Swimming pools and the beach are not suitable environments for electric megaphones, which is why people there use acoustic megaphones.
This one is more of a public address system. It amplifies your voice just like the acoustic counterpart, but it uses electric power to do it. It is made of a microphone that converts the sound waves you create into an electrical audio signal. The amplifier, which is generally powered by a battery, will increase the strength of the audio signal, and the loudspeaker converts the electrical signal into sound waves.
As you can imagine, the electric megaphone is more potent than an acoustic device, and it is ideal for large crowds. People use these at all sorts of events in venues that lack a stationary PA system. At the same time, this type of megaphone is heavier and more expensive.
How to choose the best megaphone?
Megaphones are not alike, and some of them have better features than others. That is why you need to establish some sort of criteria before you make a purchase. To make things simpler for you, before you fixate on a particular product, ask yourself the following questions.
Why do I need a megaphone?
There are a lot of reasons why people buy megaphones. You can use it during sports events, cheerleading, lifeguards use it on the beach, strikes, parades, and whatever else you can think of. While the purpose of a megaphone is the same not all of them are designed to satisfy the same needs. For example, an acoustic megaphone is ideal if the crowd is longer than it is wide. The sound can travel hundreds and even thousands of feet in length.
Even if the long range, acoustic megaphones project the sound waves in a tight arc. What if the audience is distributed? If the crowd you want to address to is stationary and it is spread over a wide area, you need an electric megaphone with a loudspeaker. You need to speak into a microphone so that the sound reaches the speaker, thus your audience. So…the question you need to ask yourself, in this case, is: acoustic or electric?
Is the megaphone I want big enough for the crowd?
Megaphones can have power between 5 and 50 watts. I know that a PA system has a lot more, in the hundreds of watts, but even megaphones with low wattage can make themselves heard for hundreds of feet. Some can be heard even thousands of feet away. Even so, it matters where you want to use it. For example, if you go for a compact megaphone, you can only make yourself well heard in an indoor venue.
Just to get a clear picture, if you want a megaphone for a midsize outdoor event, like the ones you see at schools or churches, a 10-watt megaphone is sufficient. Of course, you may want to go for one that has a recording function so that it can amplify the sound, but it is pretty good. At the same time, you need to determine the shape of the venue or the area the crowd is going to occupy. Is that area long or wide? It makes a significant difference. The point is that the more people you need to make yourself heard to, the more power the megaphone needs to have.
For a vast area, you cannot make yourself heard without at least 25 watts. A megaphone with a detachable microphone may be ideal in this case. Such a powerful device is perfect for both large indoor and outdoor crowds.
The bottom line is that when you are in doubt, it is always better to overestimate than to underestimate the power you need. You can satisfy a small crowd with a powerful megaphone, but a huge group with a weak megaphone is impossible. After all, you can turn the volume a little bit down. You cannot turn it up on a small device.
Do I want additional features?
Yes, you do. It is better to have and not use than not have and need. It is a principle that applies to many things. Most megaphones come with all kinds of extra features that you may find useful. Some models have built-in alarms and recording capabilities. Others have a detachable microphone, while some devices have a clear bell. The latter is very useful so that you can see where you are going when you are participating to events that are on the move. The point is that you have where to choose from, and if you are looking for the best megaphone, the more features, the better.
What are the best megaphones?
Since you have already read the info above, you are on the right path of choosing the best megaphone for you. Information is power, and in this case, making the right decision is something to long for. My advice is to never buy a random product, and always read the specifications of a particular product. If it helps, you can read some megaphones reviews online to see if people were satisfied with a product you want or not. That way you can avoid investing in poorly made megaphones. Until then, take a look at the products below. Maybe one of them will catch your eye.
The first megaphone that caught my eye is the one from Pyle. You probably heard about this manufacturer before. It produces high-quality audio systems of all sorts. This device is no different. People who have already bought the product have only good things to say about it, and I am sure you are going to like it as well. It is a white megaphone that delivers clear sound and has a long range. Your voice can travel up to 800 feet away. As for power, this is a 30-watt megaphone. You can use it outside without fearing that you will not make yourself heard.
The device has an ergonomic grip, and it is pretty lightweight. You can hold it in your hands for hours without feeling fatigued. Just in case you want to take a break, you have s hand strap that can let you carry it without a grip. The megaphone comes with a handheld mic, and it needs only 4 D batteries.
The Pyle megaphone has some additional features as well. It has a 3.5mm aux input. It also has a siren and volume control so that you can use it indoors without deafening people. It can amplify emergency tones. It is compact and features a marine grade waterproof construction so that you can use it in moist environments as well. I think you will be pretty satisfied with it.
Another model that I think you will like is the one from Sugar Home. It may be compact and portable, but it is a powerful device that delivers 20 watts of power. It is also lightweight, and the handle can be folded down so that it does not occupy much space in storage. Just as with the previous product, this megaphones enjoys the satisfaction of its customers. The reviews are mostly excellent.
This device may not be suitable for large outdoor events, but it can make 60 people hear you perfectly at the company BBQ or other such events. It is ideal for schools and churches, and whatever mid-size events you can think of. It can amplify your voice, and it has a siren mode as well. Just in case the event is smaller, the Sugar home megaphone has a volume control so that you can adjust it accordingly.
The design is pretty comfortable as well. It has a pistol grip and a strap just in case you are taking a break from talking. It is powered by 4 C batteries, which are not included, and the manufacturer recommends that you use name brand alkaline batteries so that you can enjoy a longer use. Other than that, I think you are going to love this one.
I know this is yet another product from Pyle, but you will see why it is on my list. It is a waterproof megaphone, which makes it ideal for wet environments like pools and beaches. Nevertheless, it is a powerful voice amplifier because it delivers 40 Watts of power. The sound can be projected to cover an area of 1000 square yards. With 130 decibels, everyone can hear you loud and clear.
This product features wireless audio on the go. It has a compact design so that you can take it everywhere you want. It is very lightweight, and you can use it on all kinds of events such as outdoor sports events, public announcements, cheerleading, safety drills, and so on. What I like the most about this model is that it has a rechargeable battery. You receive a charger, and you do not have to change the batteries.
The integrated siren alarm allows you to use the Pyle megaphone as an emergency tool as well as a voice amplifier. The rotary control switch allows you to adjust the volume. One other feature that I think is useful is the LED lights. You can use it in dark locations. The marine grade waterproof construction makes sure that the device withstands moisture without breaking.
I chose the three models, so I like them all. However, if I were to pick just one, I would go with the Pyle Waterproof Megaphone and Flashlight. It is a lot powerful than the other two, and it comes with a rechargeable battery. In my book, that makes it convenient. I believe it is one of the best megaphones you can find.
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Saying goodbye to Xtranormal is hard but now it's time to seek out a couple alternatives to enhance your website, presentation, blog, or online classroom.
Hopefully they will come back with more awesome version of Xtranormal but in the mean time, give these programs a try.
GoAnimate provides libraries with thousands of characters, backgrounds, props, music tracks and sound effects. More of these assets are being added all the time. However, if you want to import your own audio, image, video or flash files, there is a simple import tool.There are two production paths on GoAnimate. Quick Video Makers provide the speed and simplicity to create a video in a matter of minutes by following a step-by-step process. Full Video Makers offer full creative control over the camera, characters and other production elements.Publishing videos is a snap. Simply share the link, copy and paste our embed codes or download the video file as an mp4.Videos can be exported in 720p HD. And GoPremium, the top-level business account, allows export in 1080p Full HD.
To help bridge the gap, GoAnimate is offering a 20% discount to any former Xtranormal subscribers who want to try out a GoAnimate for Schools or GoAnimate for Business account. Find out more about this deal.
Voki is a free avatar speaking program that allow you to create 60 second clips from various types of audio sources. For educators, there is Voki Classroom for only $30 a year for longer clips, more avatars, and other special options for the classroom.
Powtoon is a way to create animated presentations with easy to use drag and drop functions. Powtoon has various pricing plans for Premium features and a special Educational pricing is available too. Powtoon creations can easily be exported to your desktop or YouTube with a few simple clicks.
ToonDoo allows you to create your own cartoon. It isn't free but allows your to purchase and earn tokens used to create and publish your cartoons.
please check out our free trial at http://www.plotagon.com. We turn text into movies much faster and easier than Xtranormal ever did. We also produce much higher quality movies.
If you could download a video file – even for a price, this would be a good alternative. Unfortunately that's a NO.
What about Moviestorm? They have a free trial and subsequent free version at http://wwww.moviestorm.co.uk. They invented the 3d animated machinima filmaking tool genre, and have solutions for consumers, education and professional users. They even have an iPad version.
I went on the link you provided, but the website is unavailable or may not exist.
I want something with a wide choice of accents and voices.
I there any decent free options out there, other than a 30 day free trial?
Most of these movie maker programs leave you with a character that sounds like a robot with no real engagement after you hear the first sentence..
Actually many of them you can import your own audio, using friends or colleagues voices as your actors. I've have done that using Voki for scenarios and has turned out great.
David, what exactly are you expecting to find? Unless you're willing to record your own voice, there's no choice but to use text-to-speech computer voices. The worst of those voices really can't sound good no matter what you do, but the best of them, when using the right vocabulary and pronunciation, can work quite well.
The other thing is the desire by most to find a web-based system. Yes, that's convenient, but there's a lot of reasons Xtranormal died, and pretty high up there was the fact that they were giving access to a 3D render farm without charging enough money. The best place to render animation is locally on your own PC. For various reasons a lot of people are reluctant to just install and run a program, or they go searching for tablet versions instead. But programs like this all fall under the category of "content creation" which is the last bastion of full-fledged PCs.
Anyway, depending on your point of view, Xtranormal hasn't died, because I'm redistributing its original desktop platform with my enhancements complete with two sets of voices (acapela and nuance) and a dizzying amount of free assets. To date we have close to 500 members gathered there. Most of the installation issues have been worked out since August so now is a good time to try it. You just have to be patient with the download because so much stuff is being included.
If you mean multi lingual, by having multiple language choices for voices yes… Interface is English only I think tho.
Hi, your note above says that Xtranormal hasn't died. How can I get it now?
Hahahaha, just went to check the link and saw that you sold out exactly like xtranormal did. I suppose in the end you didn't owe anyone anything, but its funny to see that money sways everyones motives for anything in life.
What is wrong with software designers deciding to sell their work? Would you insist that they work for you for free? If so, please come over here and mow my lawn.
It's rather sad that so many people want (expect) this stuff for nothing, then moan when companies go down the pan and they can't get it any more!
Wrong. Nobody expects stuff for free unless what they are asking is just to dip their toes in or try something out. If the product is good then they will happily pay. Xtranormal, like you, do not understand how this type of business should work on the internet. That is, give a little bit for free so (like 90%) of people can make their silly little internet meme of a few seconds with any old character, background and voice types, put it out to the internet, give the company brilliant free advertising and credibility, then charge if you want anything more like, no plugs for the company built in, longer videos, option to download in high quality etc etc. There are so many ways to provide a free entry level package with the option to upgrade.
But no. Everyone has to charge mega bucks to even use it. How is that going to grow their business and expose it to someone who hasn't used it before?
I saw the threadbear Xtranormal website now has identified 2 customers: schools and business (whatever that is). Not the entire internet who wants to make a funny meme and would very happily pay a few quid to use it a bit then more if they use it alot. A £10 monthly subscription to use all the features is going to put off anyone who does seriously want this product specifically as opposed to other businesses providing a similar service.
I'm trying to create educational videos about solar energy solutions and would like to include an animated narrator. Is there any 3d animators that will put characters on a transparent background?
A great replacement for xtranormal is http://www.storyboardthat.com Storyboard That is a powerful online storyboard creator for all your digital storytelling needs.
So what about http://www.goanimate.com You can make a movies and you can get characters props and backgrounds and you can for storytelling needs.
And now if xtranormal is coming back until 31st July 2014. If you want to go to the xtranormal website and it was a xtranormal website is http://www.xtranormal.com if you have xtranormal is available is 31st July 2014. This xtranormal is going to making a movies and making any videos if you want about that for all your digital storytelling needs.
Wow that was a great replacement for xtranormal is http://www.xtranormal.com Storyboard That is a powerful online xtranormal for all your digital storytelling needs.
If you have xtranormal desktop you need have to still xtranormal desktop offline mode it was having needs!
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Wow. Only just found out. Is there anything with multiple language accents and voices?
State Plus has multiple languages. I know a lot of people have flowed through this page to get here, but I keep seeing suggestions for substitutes which pale in comparison. if you really want the true Xtranormal experience, why settle for anything less than the real deal? It's here and it's free.
That's great to hear! Wonder what they will have new in-store for everyone?
Xtranormal returned as nawmal everyone!! They offer 2 products, the pro version and educational. New features, new sets and characters available. You can now finally modify the voice rate and pitch! Check it out!
Looks great. But very expensive. They will do well to reduce prices. I'm happy to pay but Nawmal is expensive.
Try our new (BETA) iOS app: talkrapp.com. It lets you use your make your own pictures talk with text to speech or your own voice. And it's free. We need Beta testers!
Funny how no one mentions Muvizu http://www.muvizu.com . There is a free trial (no expiration) or you can get the Pro version for less than $50. Unfortunately (or fortunately) there is no text-to-speech function included.


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Lilis is proud to have safe water at home
Capital: Jakarta
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7% of the total population lives on less than US $3.20 per day
Pride in ownership is a theme of Lilis' life. While she cares for her home in West Java, Lilis' husband travels to the capital city of Indonesia to work. Her home is the family's haven, something her husband has worked hard to earn and the place they raise their two daughters. Living on her husband's income has been incredibly challenging for Lilis as she helps manage their money well.
As the COVID-19 pandemic made its way to Lilis' village, the safety and comfort she felt about her home, their access to food and water, and their finances shifted. Lilis had new concerns about exposure to the virus when she left home to retrieve water from a distant pond and Lilis' husband was furloughed from his job at a private airline.
After months of struggling with no pay, the money the family had saved to pay for a water connection and toilet in their home soon went to cover the cost of survival. As the pandemic continued to take its toll on families around the wold, Lilis and her family tried to remain positive. Her husband started selling fried chicken at the market to earn income and though they still struggled without access to safe water at home, an opportunity was presented to Lilis that brought the family some hope.
Lilis attended a meeting in her village hosted by the local water utility. The utility company partnered with Water.org and a partner local bank in the region, BMT. The bank told the attendees about how, if they needed a water connection or bathroom for their homes, especially to protect their families from the pandemic, there are affordable financing options available to them. Lilis and her husband found this to be a perfect solution for their situation and chose to take out a small loan through BMT. The couple's water utility bill and loan for the water connection total about $9 a month.
The couple can afford the installment and water fee and they are no longer saddened by the loss of their savings. Lilis expressed such pride and appreciation for the fact that with this affordable, lasting water connection the family now has safe at home where they can remain safe from exposure to COVID-19 and the other health and safety concerns they once experienced when they had to walk to find water and a safe place to go.
While our work slowed down in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, in July 2020 we started to increase impact. We changed more than 6.6 million lives in 2020, and 4 million of those people were reached after the pandemic started. That's 4 million more people who can now wash their hands and protect their families from viruses and disease. Read more about why the health of our world, starts with safe water.
The choice is hers now
For millions of women around the world water collection is not a choice, but a requirement to help keep their families alive. Without access to water at home, women like Tiatun in Indonesia walk miles to a river to collect the water their families need to survive. For Tiatun, a small loan changed her story. Read more.
Mumina's family still has access to safe water
When she's not sewing to support her family's income, Mumina gardens a small vegetable bed, launders clothing, and cares for her children. This life—time to sew, water for clean laundry and fresh food, Mumina's happiness—it is made possible by access to safe water. Something Mumina has known for a few years now, but at one time, she thought was impossible.
The day everything changed
Umi is a mom of two boys. Before getting affordable access to safe water at home, Umi and her seven-year-old son walked to a stream to collect water. Read about how a small loan changed their lives.


And I agree to that, these are facts after all. But these facts focus on the consequences of this dishonest capitalism on society, not on feminism per se. If any, in the position of women in society. But it's not only women who are enslaved, but men too.
The original idea that women should be free to choose to study, get a degree and/or work isnt wrong nor unislamic nor even - relatively - new at all. We do actually need learned women working in an islamic society for the benefit of itself. We wouldn't have women schools, nor psychologists, nor doctors, and so on. Services that muslim women most likely would prefer to receive from other muslim women who would, necessarily, be employers and not volunteers.


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This Sounds Serious
Enjoyable fiction-based podcast narratives, to some discerning ears, are all too rare, as are good satirical podcasts—neither genre tends to err on the side of subtlety. So "This Sounds Serious," from Castbox and the Vancouver production company Kelly & Kelly, is an especially welcome delight. The smart, measured narration, by the actor Carly Pope—as Gwen Radford, a podcaster obsessed with 911 calls—hints at mocking podcast conventions but improves upon that of many "real" podcasts; the jokes arise from sharply observed details about human behavior and pop culture. It's all so thoughtfully executed that, when the first season premièred, in 2018, some listeners mistook it for true crime, even though it was about a weatherman murdered in his waterbed. The new season, the series' third, explores a mystery surrounding a Hollywood con man, beginning with his origins as a "con boy" and satirizing everything from YouTube how-to videos to the Whiffenpoofs and "Who shot J.R.?"
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HJ20: Constitutional amendment; appointment of members to Board of Education (first reference).
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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Offered January 11, 2006 Prefiled December 15, 2005 Proposing an amendment to Section 4 of Article VIII of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to the Board of Education.
Patron-- Purkey
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, a majority of the members elected to each house agreeing, That the following amendment to the Constitution of Virginia be, and the same hereby is, proposed and referred to the General Assembly at its first regular session held after the next general election of members of the House of Delegates for its concurrence in conformity with the provisions of Section 1 of Article XII of the Constitution of Virginia, namely:
Amend Section 4 of Article VIII of the Constitution of Virginia as follows:
ARTICLE VIII EDUCATION
Section 4. Board of Education.
The general supervision of the public school system shall be vested in a Board of Education of nine members, to be. Four members, including one member designated to serve as president of the Board, shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. Three members shall be appointed by the House of Delegates in accordance with the rules of the House, and two members shall be appointed by the Senate in accordance with the rules of the Senate. Each appointment shall be for four years a four-year term beginning February 1, except that those to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired terms. Terms shall be staggered, so that no more than three regular appointments shall be made in the same year. No person shall be appointed to serve more than two consecutive full terms. Upon being inaugurated, the Governor shall appoint the president and one additional member. The Governor shall appoint one additional member in each of the two years following his inaugural year. The House of Delegates shall appoint one member in each of the three years following the Governor's inaugural year. The Senate shall appoint one member in the second year and one member in the third year following the Governor's inaugural year. Each member in office on the effective date of this provision shall serve until his successor has been appointed.
For a plain English description of this bill, comments, voting, tagging, etc., return to the main page for HJ20.
This is the actual text of the bill—the legislation itself. Generally this is amending existing law, proposing the addition or removal of words from laws that are already on the books, but sometimes it's proposing an entirely new law.
Words that are highlighted in green are proposed additions to the existing law, and words that are crossed out in red are proposed to be removed from the existing law.
The numbers with the § symbol before them are references to existing laws, and if you click on them they'll take you to that section of the Code of Virginia.


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Q: Complex Analysis - Rational Functions I'm studying for my final exam and came across this problem:
Let f and g be entire analytic functions and |f(z)|<|g(z)| when |z|>1. Show that f/g is a rational function.
I'm not quite sure where to start at all, but it does seem like a rather interesting result that I wouldn't expect.

A: First, $g$ can only have a finite number of zeros say $a_1,\ldots, a_n$. More importantly $g(z)=(z-a_1)\cdots(z-a_n)\cdot h$ where $h$ is some entire nonzero function. But then $|\frac{f(z)}{h(z)}|<|(z-a_1)\cdots(z-a_n)|$ for every $|z|>1$. That is $\frac{f}{h}$ is bounded by a polynomial. Thus, $\frac{f}{h}$ is a polynomial, which shows both that $h$ must be a constant and that $f$ is a polynomial. Thus both $f$ and $g$ are polynomials.
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Theorem. Let $f$ be an entire function and $n\in\mathbb{N}$ such that $|f|\le |z|^n$. Then $f$ must be a polynomial.
Proof. Let $f(z)=\sum_0^\infty a_k z^k $, we will show that the $a_k$'s must be zero eventually; they will in fact be zero when $k>n$. We perform the following calculation ($n$ is fixed, $m$ is arbitrary):
$\displaystyle |a_{n+m}|=\left|\frac{f^{(n+m)}(0)}{(n+m)!}\right|=\lim_{R\to\infty} \left|\frac{1}{2\pi i} \int_{B(0,R)} \frac{f(z)}{z^{n+m+1}} dz\right|\le\lim_{R\to\infty} \frac{1}{2\pi} \underset{z\in B(0,R)}{max}\ \left|\frac{f(z)}{z^{n+m+1}} \right|\cdot 2\pi R  \le\lim_{R\to\infty} \underset{z\in B(0,R)}{max}\frac{|z|^n}{|z|^{n+m+1}} \cdot R  \le\lim_{R\to\infty} \frac{R^n}{R^{n+m+1}} \cdot R  = 0$
Thus, $a_k=0$ for $k>n$ and so $f$ must be a polynomial.
For the general result notice that any polynomial $|p|\le M\cdot |z|^n$ for some $M\in\mathbb{R}$ and $n\in\mathbb{N}$.
Interestingly, using the real or imaginary version of cauchy integral formula for taylor coefficients, we can extend this result to the real or imaginary part of a function. That is if $f=u+vi$ and $|u|\le |p|$ for some polynomial $p$ then $f$ must a polynomial. We can even (shockingly) drop the absolute values.
Theorem (Markushevich - Volume 2 - Page 265) Let $f=u+vi$. Suppose that $u(z)\le|z|^n$ for some $n\in\mathbb{N}$, then $f$ must be a polynomial.


The article mentions "four components of comprehensive building design" but leaves out an important component: Building Envelope. A poor building envelope will result in oversizing of HVAC equipment and renewable solutions. Another key component is education for proper operations and maintenance. A home maybe designed with technologies to make it more energy efficiency and reduce consumption but if the individual operating and maintaining the technologies/home is not trained there is a potential for problems.


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Update: we just added more information to our website, about our always on hardware. Learn more about the equipment here, cheers!
When researchers from the MIT Media Lab set out to learn why some teams perform better than others, they followed companies from several different industries for six weeks.
Based on this data, the MIT researchers recommended that one call center, for example, synchronize its employees' coffee breaks.
Workplace culture is key to team productivity, and your ability to hire and retain great people. Building camaraderie and a culture that inspires colleagues to work well together is tough for any organization. When your company grows, this only gets harder. This is especially true as you expand to multiple locations. Supporting remote workers also is key, so they feel connected, updated and valued.
If you work on a distributed team, you know how many tools get used on a daily basis to keep everyone in sync: conference calls, chat platforms like Slack and HipChat, email, daily standups, weekly status meetings, scrum platforms, Kanban boards. But most of these tools revolve around specific meetings, projects, or channels.
The hardest thing about managing a distributed team is missing out on the benefits of less structured interactions. The idea that comes from a quick chat in the hallway. The mentoring that happens when a senior engineer sits with a junior dev. The efficiency of grabbing two colleagues for an impromptu trouble-shooting conversation.
An always-on video portal helps bring these casual, organic interactions to distributed teams.
Always-on is an easy way to connect your company. Let's say you have offices in Chicago and New York. When your TVs are on in Chicago and New York, they're tuned to the same meeting and everybody can see each other.
For example, your Chicago office might have an open-plan workspace. And in New York, your TV portal might be set up by the coffee machine. Someone in Chicago can walk by the TV and say hi to someone getting coffee in New York.
Portals often are set up near social areas like couches, lunch tables and water coolers. Another popular setup, especially with startups, is having the portal in an open workspace.
Impromptu: Skip checking schedules and prearranging video call invitations. Just have each party walk up to the TV, and you're ready to talk.
Invite others: Set up your portal so remotes can easily join.
The TV is in our open work area, so it's easy for the SF team to gather when teammates from other locations join. Remotes often drop in a little early for our daily standup. Some remotes also prefer to drop in during the day.
While always-on can help build your team, it requires some resources to set up. You source the software and all hardware, including cam, speaker, and computer hardware to run the software.
What also can be key is whether your hardware is designed to support always-on. If the hardware isn't dedicated equipment, it may not be able to open your portal automatically. You may have to prompt the portal.
Here's where we get into what we've built 👋 Feeling our own need for this tool, and certainly hearing customers request it, we were excited to build out always-on as part of our Daily.co video conferencing.
Plug your box in. When it boots up, you're in your portal.
Bonus: Your Daily.co TV system also includes software, so it's easy for anyone to join if they're not near a TV. Just click on your meeting link, on a computer. You can learn more about the details of always on at our help center. This page specifically walks through how your system boots whenever it's turned on.
How are you thinking about using always on? We'd love to hear your plans, and how you think a portal supports your team.


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The graft is a hybrid, a combination of two species to generate a new one. The introduction of new species and varieties, the search for new technologies, optimizing results, is linked to agriculture since its inception and the classic works of Natural History. Treaties such as Pliny the Old include numerous examples of such processes, that for its easy control, often took place in gardens and not on crops away from dwellings. In Seville, a city where there were plenty of citrus from the Andalusi period, a doctor from the mid-sixteenth century, Nicolas Monardes, ventured the possible origin of this type of fruit species in his Treatise on Citrus. About graft, Monardes repeatedly emphasizes his belief that the different citrus grown were created using this technique. Nicolas Monardes (1508-1577) is attributed the incorporation to the European Pharmacopoeia of numerous American medicinal plants. This Sevillian doctor had an orchard in which he planted and cultivated plants, many of American origin, such as tobacco, which was used for its analgesic properties, peppers, sunflower or common soapwort. It was a garden of acclimatization and experimentation, maintained by Monardes to easily dispose of medicinal plants that could be used in medical treatments. The urban gardens of some scholars like Monardes made Europe begin to learn about new species came from America through Sevilla.
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Blade Elliptic
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Margin Undulate
Base & Petiole Cuneate
Apex Acuminate