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Two named to Michigan Boating Hall of Fame
By Tony Esposito2018-12-13T08:00:00+00:00
Tom Haag and Steve Remias both honoured for contributions to the industry
Two veteran members of the state's marine industry were inducted into the Michigan Boating Hall of Fame recently, one posthumously.
A news release from the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) explains that Tom Haag, a long-time member, board member and chair of the Boat Show Committee for nine years, passed away suddenly in March 2018. He was MBIA board chair and vice president of Colony Marine, where he worked for more than 31 years at the time of his passing.
Also inducted was Steve Remias, recently retired as president and CEO of MacRay Harbor Marina. He is also a long-time MBIA member, past board chair and active Legislative Committee chair. He also served as the MBIA secretary/treasurer, and on the environmental, transition and finance committees.
"Tom and Steve were both MBIA chairmen in the past, served on numerous committees and are more than deserving of this, MBIA's highest honour," says Nicki Polan, executive director of the MBIA, in the news release. "Tom's legacy lives on at Colony Marine and at MBIA, and Steve continues to advocate for MBIA, recreational boating, and economic development in Michigan."
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St Andrew's RC Church Bearsden
Piety Stall
Justice and Peace Scotland
St Andrew's Primary
Fabric & Finance
Sunday 22nd March 2020 Fourth Sunday of Lent
Click here for the latest urgent annoucement from Father Mackle, thank you.
"The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want."
Resource prepared by the National Liturgy Commission for people to use at home while they are unable to attend public Mass.
Happy Mothers' Day to all in the parish. We remember all our mothers, living and dead, at Mass today and ask God's blessing on them. Church is open to pop in for a quiet prayer.
Please find below points to be noted from a letter from Archbishop Tartaglia which describes the particular procedures to be followed in the Archdiocese of Glasgow in the light of the recent statement from the Bishops' Conference.
1. Churches are to remain open for some hours every day so that people can benefit from the presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist, and from private prayer and devotion.
2. Holy Communion and the Sacrament of Anointing: Priests are asked to accommodate parishioners who ask to receive Holy Communion and/or the Sacrament of Anointing.
3. Confession: Priests are asked to respond generously to requests for Confession. Confessional rooms/boxes can be used if they provide an adequate barrier between the Penitent and Confessor. Otherwise the Confession should take place in an open but private area allowing a separation of at least one metre.
4. Sick Calls: Routine visits to the sick should be suspended, by both Clergy and Extraordinary Ministers. Urgent requests for the Sacrament of Anointing in danger of death should be responded to observing all the necessary hygiene precautions.
5. Priests should celebrate Mass each day alone.
6. Technology permitting, Masses and other Acts of Worship from your church
could be streamed on the internet.
7. Baptism of Infants/Children: can be re-scheduled unless it is pressing, in which case only parents, godparents and celebrant are present, observing the usual precautions.
8. Funerals: Given that public Masses have been suspended and that, in our context, it is practically impossible to limit numbers or have a "private" Funeral and Requiem Mass in a Parish Church, "Funeral" in effect has to mean the Committal, whether an interment or a cremation. In these circumstances, the Funeral Director will advise on number. The Priest should commit to saying Mass in private on the same day for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
9. Marriages: Given the veto on public gatherings, most weddings will probably be postponed. If a wedding takes place in church, it has to be celebrated only in the presence of the celebrant, the bride and groom, and the two witnesses.
10. First Holy Communions can be postponed for the time being.
11. Confirmations are suspended for the time being.
12.RCIA: Catechumens and candidates have been preparing for a long time for baptism or reception into the Church. To allow them to answer the call of faith, priests may still celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation with them despite of the general suspension of public Mass.
St Andrew's will be open every day so that people can benefit from the presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist, and from private prayer and devotion.
Mass from St Andrew's Cathedral is streamed daily on the internet.
Important Notice to all parents - You will have heard by now that Public Masses are suspended in the Archdiocese of Glasgow from after the 19th March for an indefinite period, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This will mean that the Sacrament of Reconciliation for primary 3 pupils, and First Holy Communions for primary 4 pupils are postponed for the time being.
Confirmations are suspended for the time being.
It may be a while before this crisis abates and Masses resume, but once they do, we'll begin to look again at making arrangements for your child's celebration of the Sacraments.
Please note, St Andrew's is open every day so that people can benefit from the presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist, and from private prayer and devotion.
We would ask you and all parishioners to join in a National Day of Prayer this Sunday 22nd March, Mothering Sunday. It seems appropriate that as Catholics we pray together the Rosary, the prayer of our Blessed Mother Mary, at 12 noon, asking Her intercession for our country and our world in this time of need.
Easter cards – a great selection on sale at the piety stall. Why go elsewhere to buy a card when you can get one at St Andrew's and it goes to a good cause.
Please keep in your prayers Yvonne McCafferty and Jen Wright, who are journeying through these final weeks of Lent preparing to become Catholic this Easter.
The Soup Run is cancelled, until further notice, as a precautionary measure, due to the coronavirus situation.
Your donations to Drumchapel Foodbank will be gratefully received; non-perishable goods such as cans, rice, pasta, toilet rolls, nappies etc are much needed and delivered to the Foodbank every Monday. Thank you for your help.
Vision Aid Overseas - Do you have old spectacles at home you no longer use? If so we are collecting old glasses for Vision Aid Overseas to recycle during Lent. Please put any unwanted spectacles in the box in the Church Porch.
Community Justice Glasgow is seeking thoughts from parishes to consider how they might support the vision for a network of support hubs in Glasgow for vulnerable people caught up in the justice system serving a community or prison sentence. There will be a consultation event in the City Chambers on 21st April 9am-2pm. If you would like to represent St Andrew's at the event, email Lyn.Pyper@glasgow.gov.uk and mention too to Fr Mackle
Today is SCIAF SUNDAY - This Lent, your £1=£2 (and even more if you Gift Aid it).
From 21st February to 20th May, all public donations made to the WEE BOX BIG CHANGE appeal will be doubled by the UK government. Your donations will help SCIAF's life changing work around the world, while match funding from the UK government will transform the lives of thousands of extremely vulnerable women affected by sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Please show your usual generosity. In these circumstances, without there obviously being a collection, all donations are to be sent direct to SCIAF
Justice & Peace group
Catholic Social Teaching Thought for the Week - 22 March (Nearest Sunday before the Feast of Saint Óscar Romero (24th March)
We know that every effort to improve society, above all when society is so full of injustice and sin, is an effort that God blesses; that God wants; that God demands of us.
Saint Óscar Romero, Bishop & Martyr
Please remember in your prayers those in need, those who are sick, and those in hospital.
Recently Dead—--Anne McGinley, Mary O'Neil, Margaret Brown, Teresa Morgan, Charlotte McDermott
Anniversaries—Kathleen Fitzgerald, Jenny McCarron, Jack Corish, James Brannan.
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Daily Masses Online
The Bulletin is published here every week. To access click on the title or the "read more" link.
You also may consider not taking the printed copy from church to save on paper etc
St Andrew's Bearsden Live Streamed Masses on this link.
St Andrew's RC Church
29 Roman Road
G61 2SN
Email : standrew@rcag.org.uk
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Q: GDAL error - no create method for format - QGIS I am trying to clip a raster layer. I am getting the error..
ERROR 6: GDALDriver::Create() ... no create method implemented for this format.
The documentation (link below) says to use GeoTIFF (gtiff). The format GeoTIFF exists, but the extensions are .tif .tiff .TIF & .TIFF.
What am I missing?
gdal.org/gdal_translate
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Raster > Extraction > Clipper... Select a region. Give it a name. Hit OK. Note the tiff file types available.

A: The command line in your first screen shot contains -of AIG. This flag overrides the .tif extension of the output filename.
According to http://www.gdal.org/frmt_various.html#AIG, this format is read-only.
You might have run into a bug when the file type in the file dialogue does not fit to the filename, or does not get updated correctly. Since you want a Geotiff file, explicitely choose the .tif format, and check if the flag has been corrected in the command line box. By clicking on the pencil next to it, you can change it to edit mode, and change the output format identifier manually.
I can't reproduce your error here, but it might just be a stored preset from another task you did before. https://hub.qgis.org/issues/15285 seems to be a similar case.

A: I had the same situation. I opened the clip raster by extent in processing tool box. I entered the input raster data and manually entered the extent.
I specified the parameters like no data value, output type (byte: in my case) and compression (LZW) and it worked for me.

A: I had your same problem and I have solved just saving the clip in a different folder of the main raster file.

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Amanda Kramer
May Newsletter!
In our May Newsletter, we feature two amazing educators and their take on distance learning while still incorporating the UN Global Goals! Along with their interviews, you will also find updates to look forward to within Virescent Inspiration and useful resources that are well worth your time to explore!
For a PDF version of the newsletter: Click Below!
(Better format, pictures, easier to read and share :)
May Newsletter Virescent
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What does Virescent mean?
By: Amanda Kramer
There is a long story behind Virescent Inspiration, and is one I look forward to sharing with the world bit-by-bit! So to start, you may be wondering why I called the organization Virescent Inspiration. Virescent means "becoming green" or "greenish". It is the perfect word to represent someone's transition into the world of sustainability. Our name speaks for itself, we want to inspire and support educators and parents to explore the world of sustainability education, and we incorporate the UN Global Goals in the process. I look forward to being your guide
through this journey and to continuing focusing on the tools you need to feel inspired and have fun in the process!
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Enjoy scientific explorations while staying safe indoors!
An Interview with Beth Heidemann
Beth is a recipient of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science. She is also the co-founder of Go2Science where real-life scientific explorations are shared to primary teachers around the world!
Can you give an example of how you have incorporated the SDGs into distance learning?
Our current research mission is happening in the rainforests of Borneo where we are investigating the impact of large trees on biodiversity. One action that students can take is to plant a tree and take part in the global #PlantED project. Each research mission has an overarching higher purpose and lessons that supports the SDGs so classrooms can act in ways that work for their particular situation.
How can Go2Science support teachers during this time of distance learning?
As soon as I learned that the shut down would be impacting the classrooms I work with, I reached out to teachers with additional supports. Go2Science uses technology to connect classrooms to the wider world while maintaining an appropriate balance of screen time to hands-on interaction. In addition to the field mission videos and live stream opportunities available through our website, I knew teachers would need support in engaging parents of young children and simple ways to share our content that required minimal effort of busy parents. So, we are providing safe links for teachers to share so children see only the focused content they need. Additionally, we are providing support sessions coaching teachers about how to adapt lessons for at home, hands-on learning with materials that are
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An Interview with Olusegun Adeniyi
Olusegun is making waves in education with his efforts in Nigeria. He has been recently awarded the 2019 President's Teacher Excellence award, 2019 Inspirational Teacher Award, and more!
Can you give an example of how you have incorporated the SDGs into distance learning? I wanted my students to feel like champions for good health during this pandemic (SDG 3), so I asked them to create a piece of art that illustrates one or more actions that could be taken towards keeping safe and protecting families against the COVID- 19 PANDEMIC. They were to take a picture of their artwork and upload it to a virtual collaborative presentation on Wakelet. Secondly, they were to make a video expressing the
developmental stage of their finished artwork and a brief explanation of their concept on FlipGrid.
Why are the SDGs important to you as an educator? I want my students to explore the holistic and intercultural integration of global citizenship into art education that enables students to solve their community issues. I want my students to participate in and contribute to contemporary global issues at local, national and global levels as informed, engaged, responsible and responsive global citizens. More so, I believe engaging my students in SDGs will develop their core competencies which allow them to actively engage with the world, and help to make it a more just and sustainable place.
What advice do you have for educators who are struggling with the switch to distance learning? One of quality the quality of a good teacher is the ability to learn and relearn. In this 21st century, it is very important for teachers to learn new technology that will enhance teaching and learning. Teachers should not be afraid to also learn new tools in this age of virtual learning.
See more art in action at...
https://calebsteamhub.blogspot.com/p/our-video.html
What does May look like?
Upcoming Adventures With the current pandemic situation that is affecting so many educators like yourself, Virescent Inspiration will continue to create resources for sustainability education that is "distance friendly". I look forward to building relationships around the Global Goals and hear first hand from educators like yourself of what kinds of resources you would find helpful! Don't hesitate to email requests to akramer@virescent.org.
In May, I will share the story of the development of the amazing sustainability board game, Save Terra! It has been a rollercoaster of
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Did Cory Booker Flash Beto O'Rourke Side-Eye After He Started Speaking Spanish at the Debate?
By Rachel E. Greenspan
An early breakout moment from Wednesday's 2020 Democratic presidential debate didn't come from a candidate's answer, but from a facial expression.
When Beto O'Rourke, the former Congressman from Texas, responded to his first question in Spanish, Sen. Cory Booker hit O'Rourke with what looked like some serious side-eye that quickly ignited the internet.
Twitter was so abuzz with commentary on Booker's apparent reaction to O'Rourke that Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness even got in on the action.
Some viewers of the debate took to Twitter to argue that Booker, who speaks Spanish himself, may have been a bit "jealous" of the opportunity to speak Spanish first on the debate stage. (Booker has previously conducted Spanish interviews with Univision.)
Indeed, the New Jersey senator later briefly spoke Spanish as well during the debate — although not everyone on the Twitter was impressed.
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Liu Tong-Su: Significance of China's House Church Reps Joining Lausanne III
By Luke Leung ( [email protected] ) Sep 24, 2010 06:32 AM EDT Comment
Cape Town 2010 is one of the largest global gatherings of evangelical Christians to take place since Lausanne II was held in Manila in 1989. PA
In less than a month's time, the third Lausanne congress will gather 4,000 Christian leaders from 200 countries for a conference to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, 16-25 October 2010.
The churches in China have missed the last Lausanne congress held in Manila, 1989, but they won't miss it again. 250 representatives from the house churches are being invited and are making preparations to join in this year's gospel conference.
Recently, The Gospel Herald interviewed Rev. Tong-Su Liu, a Chinese pastor from mainland who has close-ties with the house churches in China, to share on the significance of China's house churches' participation in Lausanne III.
Liu reminisced of the time when Lausanne II was held and shared that although the China's house churches were invited to participate, they, as a whole, did not feel that the "time was right yet" then. This time, they are ready.
"China's house churches feel that they should connect with the world-wide churches, and they have more abilities to share, so now is okay to go and give some testimonies."
With this as the background, China's churches step by step responded to Lausanne's invitations, and a committee consisting of representatives from Beijing churches and the large-scale groups from mainland was formed.
While comparing to Yu Jie and two others visiting the White House and other combinations, Liu called this committee as the first model of a unity that was recognized by the entire church of China.
"This committee will be responsible to collect the names of the representatives recommended, vote on each representative prior to approval, and then sent out invitation," he said. The goal is to have 250 people to represent mainland China in participating the conference, but this list won't include pastors who were born in China and has immigrated overseas.
"The prospects of the invitation are separated into four categories: city churches, village churches, large-scale groups (ex. The China Gospel Fellowship), gospel ministries (ex. Cypress Leadership Institute, China Christian Action Love Volunteer Association). The invitation list will leave some spaces for mainland pastoral workers who are temporarily staying abroad for studies or stays."
Lausanne committee of China has shared before that "after praying together, China's pastors have decided to be responsible for their own expenses and won't accept any foreign financial support in order to express their gratitude towards the overseas members who have supported them in the past. In addition, they've also will fund-raise the traveling expenses for 100 pastors in the less-fortunate and neighboring countries."
"Of the 200 participating nations, (initially) only the U.S. and China did not apply for support from Lausanne International, then India and Sri Lanka were challenged from seeing China's churches, so they also raised their point of not accepting any foreign supports."
The Chinese pastor acknowledged this neighbor-loving action of China's churches, following the principle of "to give is better than to receive", as a beautiful testimony.
While the preparation continues, it is reported that some Chinese government department have exerted pressure towards these participating representatives. Liu said that this time, the government is not directing the pressure on the representative, but on the church where the representative is at – brothers and sisters in his churches are worried.
An example that Liu gave was the recent invitation of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York to 20 house church leaders to visit New York for exchange on experiences in ministering churches in the cities and in social services, etc. He knows about half of those who were invited, and considers them as a basic representation of China's house churches.
At that time, the government department still pressured the churches where these representatives are from. As a result, after being pressured, some churches have requested that their pastors to give up on going, which resulted in three of the 20 not being able to attend.
Liu encouraged the brothers and sisters in China's house churches to participate together and to reflect on the meaning of Lausanne.
"Do not be cowered, it isn't a personal or individual church matter for the representatives to join (Lausanne III), but it is the testimony of the greatest degree of representation of the entire church of China. In the next month, the most important thing is to guarantee that those invited can all go and participate."
"Plainly speaking, it is 'safer' for pastors to go; according to the situation this time, where the church reveals their weakness will be where the local department will take advantage of." Yet, he doubt that the government will use forceful measures to prevent, such as confiscating passports, blocking at customs, etc.
However, Liu said, "A church will ultimately have her weaknesses. Even in a relatively smaller situation of New York (Redeemer) Church, 15 percent of those invited couldn't make it. Thus, it is also very difficult to predict the outcome this time."
[Editor's note: reporter Titus Li contributed to this report.]
Chinese Presenters of Lausanne III Release 'Advance Papers'
Next month, some 4,000 Christian leaders from 200 countries will gather in South Africa for Cape Town 2010, The Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization. The presenters at Cape Town 2010 have prepared "Advance Papers" as previews of the material they plan to address in their presentations in October.
Lausanne Leader: Movement Validated by Value Placed, Added by People
The Lausanne Movement, which came out of one of the most important Christian conferences in modern history, is only as important as people think it is, said the movement's executive chair.
Ministers from Mainland China to Attend Lausanne III in Cape Town
Seven more months left until the third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization this year. World Christian representatives have begun preparing and engaging in active discussions on various key topics.


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    SPECIFICATION_ROOT_COMPONENT_NAMES
from umbrella.umbrella_errors import UmbrellaError, REQUIRED_SECTION_MISSING_ERROR_CODE, ComponentTypeError, \
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class UmbrellaSpecification:
    """
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    """
    def __init__(self, specification=None):
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        self._warning_log = []
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        self.args = []

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There are many uses for an essential oil when cleaning your home. They can be used in any room of your home. They are non-toxic and all-natural, so you do not have to worry about your pets or children.
Enhancing the scent of your laundry detergent or dryer sheets are great ways to use an essential oil. When you wash your baby's clothes, add a few drops of lavender oil will help keep the baby calm and relaxed. Essential oils are non-toxic and all natural. They are better than commercially purchased scent boosting crystals or sheets, and the scent of essential oils last much longer.
When it comes to your floors, especially carpeted surfaces, cleaning can be a serious chore. Smells get trapped in those surfaces. Just as easily, stains can take over and leave your carpet looking less than desirable. Hiring a cleaning company is extremely costly. Most commercial cleaning products contain many harmful chemicals. Your cleaning efforts may seem counterproductive when you use those types of cleaners to clean your carpet. You would be adding harmful chemicals to the world that is ruled by your pets and children.
If you want a more Earth-friendly way to clean your carpet, consider using a mix of baking soda and an essential oil. First, you should thoroughly vacuum your floor to remove any surface dirt. Next, mix together two cups of baking soda with ten drops of your favorite oil. You can combine oil fragrances as well like tea tree and lemongrass. Once you have created the perfect mixture for you, sprinkle it over the entire surface you wish to clean. Use a brush or sponge to make sure the mixture settles into your carpet. Leave it there for at least two hours then vacuum the area once again.
Disinfecting is a big job in your home. The kitchen and bathroom areas are highly susceptible to bacteria growth and spread. If you don't properly clean these areas, you will risk making yourself or your family ill. The same goes for the bathroom toilet and sink areas. The bacteria found in these locations are grotesque. For a natural and fragrant way to clean these areas, look no further than these essential oil hacks. Many oils on their own do not offer the antibacterial power needed to kill everything on contact. Mixing a few together, however, can give you a real bang for your buck. Peppermint and tea tree oil are fantastic and smell very nice together. The same goes for tea tree and orange oils. A mixture of lavender and rosemary oils are absolutely divine. Add some lavender oil with lemongrass oil for a relaxing yet uplifting clean.
If your home has been taken over by ants, cinnamon oil can help take care of that problem. This oil does something to an ant's nervous system. This prevents them from communicating with other ants as they do when they locate a food or water source. It confuses them, and they eventually disappear. Lemongrass oil is another great way to get rid of ants or other creepy crawly bugs. By mixing 10-20 drops of oil in a few ounces of water and spraying the affected area, you will get rid of any pesky bugs and any nasty germs they may come with.
Another household chore that is grueling at times is cleaning shower mold. This stuff invades your shower and coats almost anything. There are many cleaners on the market you can use to clean this, and they would probably get the job done. But, most of these cleaners have noxious chemicals that are a real hazard to your health. If you breathe them in or get them on your skin, you may need to seek medical attention quickly. There is a better choice to use. This method calls for a 16-ounce bottle filled with warm water. Add four drops each of eucalyptus and tea tree oil. Thoroughly spray your shower and watch the nasty stuff disappear.
These essential oil hacks will help you tackle the worst jobs in your home. The results will be an all-natural clean and scent that lasts for days. Essential oil use is growing in popularity, and you will love it, too.
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Development of the Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement; Request of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator for Public Comments
Agency: Management and Budget Office, Executive Office of the President
The Federal Government is starting the process of developing a new Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement. By committing to common goals, the U.S. Government will more effectively and efficiently combat intellectual property infringement. In this request for comments, the U.S. Government, through the Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (``IPEC''), invites public input and participation in shaping the Administration's intellectual property enforcement strategy. The Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator was established within the Executive Office of the President pursuant to the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008, Public Law 110-403 (Oct. 13, 2008) (the ``PRO IP Act''). Pursuant to the PRO IP Act, IPEC is charged with developing the Administration's Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement for submission to Congress every three years. In carrying out this mandate, IPEC chairs an interagency intellectual property enforcement advisory committee comprised of Federal departmental and agency heads whose respective departments and agencies are involved in intellectual property enforcement. This request for comments and recommendations as IPEC develops a new enforcement strategy is divided into three parts. In the first section titled ``Strategy Recommendations,'' IPEC requests detailed recommendations from the public regarding specific recommendations for improving the U.S. Government's intellectual property enforcement efforts. In the second section titled ``Threat Assessment,'' IPEC seeks written submissions from the public regarding existing and emerging threats to the protection of intellectual property rights and the identification of threats to public health and safety and the U.S. economy resulting from intellectual property infringement. In the third section titled ``Optional Questions,'' IPEC seeks written submissions from the public to assist IPEC and agencies in the development of specific action items. Responses to this request for comments may be directed to either, or both, of the two sections described above.
Agency: Management and Budget Office, Executive Office of the President, Office of Federal Procurement Policy
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is proposing to revise OMB Circular A- 131, Value Engineering, to update and reinforce policies associated with the consideration and use of Value Engineering (VE). VE is an effective technique for cutting waste and inefficiencyhelping Federal agencies save billions of dollars in program and acquisition costs, improve performance, enhance quality, and foster the use of innovation. The proposed revisions are designed to ensure that the Federal Government has the capabilities and tools to consider and apply VE techniques to the maximum extent appropriate.


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Cost-effectiveness analysis; Simulation modelling; Pediatric health; Autism spectrum disorder; Mental health
Matt Kaufmann is a Health Policy PhD student in the Decision Sciences track. Prior to joining Stanford in 2019, he worked as an economist in the Public Health Economics Program at RTI International conducting economic evaluations in areas such as diabetes, pediatric asthma, family planning, and more. He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Business Economics from the University of South Carolina and a master's degree in Health Economics from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.


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How to Set Up Your Own Live Stream Website for Your Audience
How to Create a Video Streaming Website: Main Steps
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This will help you establish a responsive live-streaming website. Live streaming records the video and broadcasts it to viewers simultaneously. It allows the audience to chat with the streamer and get instant feedback.
Finally, the parts are momentarily reassembled and played for the person that requested to watch the video on their device. For starters, why don't you fill out the 'contact us' form about your product vision? We'll get back to you and schedule a meeting to discuss details and work out a ballpark estimate .
To make the most of this method, add additional benefits to the premium version along with the removal of ads. Even better — make different tiers with more perks, the higher you go. Put everything behind a paywall and provide a sneak peek to the available content. You can do that in the form of a free trial or content drip .
For instance, if you're building a video conferencing website, then latency should be minimal. Gamers, on the other hand, enjoy cool graphics and like watching high-quality videos. Broadcasters can also simulcast to multiple types of platforms at once. This could include a combination of websites, live streaming apps, and social media platforms.
In both ways, you're a winner here, so consider this tip. After releasing a video streaming website, collect initial feedback to figure out whether there https://globalcloudteam.com/ is something that needs to be improved. All information should be categorized by types of feedback (regarding bugs, features, etc.) and clients .
Whether you are a gamer or another type of video content creator, having a live stream website is a great way to connect with others and get your content out there. If you are launching how to create a video streaming website your own live stream site for webinars, then you will definitely want the WebinarPress plugin. This plugin allows you to conduct full webinars right from your website.
It's more beneficial to look for a tech partner abroad rather than in the city of residence. Outsourcing web development brings a lot of gains in terms of price, quality, broad skill set, and unique expertise. In addition, outsourcing agencies already have all the required specialists to create a website for live streaming under approved demands. Once created, users will have access to restricted content, and the ability to upload and manage their own content.
We recommend an upload speed that easily renders at least half the quality at which you plan to stream. For example, if you're doing an HD, 3 Mbps stream, you'll need a 6 Mbps upload speed. Most cable internet speeds are sufficient for web streaming. Wi-Fi is another option, but it isn't as reliable, so we recommend only using it if you have no other live streaming options. However, both of these options are superior to cellular data. VMix, however, are better options in terms of features and quality.
One of the major concerns while live streaming is a good quality microphone as sometimes, audio gets ignored due to more focus on video quality. In today's web-focused world, websites are a crucial way of letting customers access and evaluate businesses. A professional live streaming website thus communicates brand identity in an effective way. Twitch Prime offers various opportunities like supporting favorite streamers. Twitch offers exclusive chat colors and emotes for premium users.
This is a safe space where youngsters can see only the content aimed towards children. That's why you don't have to worry about other shows that may appear in recommendation or home page. The most common strategy of monetizing video streaming websites. You'll provide the content to users on a monthly or yearly subscription basis. The price of a subscription may vary depending on a type of content and quality. According to statistics, 90% of customers will buy a product or service if only it's available in their native language.
Offering licensed content is also another million-dollar strategy to keep users hooked within your platform. Database is the place storing tons of high-quality content. Flawless database structures and optimized queries are essential things needed to create a fault-tolerant website. Before releasing your website, it's crucial to perform testing to ensure your product is bug-free and works as intended. Without proper testing, there is a risk of missing some severe issues with functionality and delivering the product that won't bring the expected results.
ML, NLP, predictive, and data analytics technologies have appeared to be quite progressive these days. Users enjoy recommendations of films based on the ones they've watched or on favorite genres. Who wouldn't want to get a selection of films to watch? Thus, this feature might give your platform a big plus among competitor websites. We can help you to build a movie streaming solution that will meet all these expectations.
It's surprisingly simple to learn how to make a streaming website.
So, let's take a closer look at how to make a video streaming website from scratch.
Firstly, to build your personalized OTT revenue engine you need to understand what the audience's likes are.
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However, that will require moderators to clean out the trolls and low-effort comments.
Some video streaming websites try to get around this issue by blocking access to content if visitors use similar solutions. It works if the site broadcasts exclusive content that competitors don't provide. Such drastic measures are viable but often lead to people just leave the web resource. You should review your main competitors and top-dog players for inspiration. This analysis aims to recognize their pros and cons for end-users, literally why people use these services, but not others. Their drawbacks you can transform in your unique selling proposition .
Watching can be periodically interrupted by short commercials, or advertising is constantly displayed occupying a screen part. Among big players, Twitch and Youtube successfully utilize this approach to monetization. Creating a streaming site is a long and complex process. The total cost of development will vary from many factors, ranging from the complexity of the functionality to the professional skills of the development team. The principle of the HLS protocol is to break down the content into ten-second segments.
One of the streaming company's business goals is to keep the user on the site as long as possible. A recommendation system is a must-have feature for this purpose. In essence, this solution is driven by machine learning algorithms, which select new exciting content for users with a high probability to aim at expectations. Functions of media library management have to be simple, intuitive, and performative.
Once the live stream has passed all previous manipulations, it needs to be supplied to multiple viewers. CDN platform enables high-quality content delivery to large audiences anytime without stream interruptions. In this guide, we'll discuss the must-have features, tech stack, and cost to build a live streaming website.
Eventually, this might lead to glitches and even to a website crash. That's why even if you want to start with an MVP website, you still need to create an architecture that will be able to scale in the future. Streaming technology offers us several ways of transmitting data. The first one lets us watch videos whenever we want to because they're stored on servers. These kinds of websites are called on-demand video streaming websites. They are popular among people who don't want to change their plans to watch shows and series in specified hours, like it's on TV.
You can use Facebook Live to stream some information about your site. Connect with your viewers to talk about the website, and let everyone know what it is all about. This is a great way to connect with people who are interested. As is the case with any website, you want to get a hold of certain plugins that will make a difference.
If you deliver live TV services, there should be a choice of channels on the main page too. Here you have a choice between a custom payment service or a third-party system. Without regard to what you choose, mind the security matters. If you use third-parties, you have to conduct a research and choose a reliable provider. When building your own payment systems, comply with every up-to-date data regulation and security protocol.
Naturally, you should include video and channel analytics as well. The rise of VR technology will only fuel further growth in the coming years, as people start looking for a VR experience on platforms like Netflix. Spend 88% more time on websites that offer videos compared to the ones that don't.
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The Hearing Loss Association of America Communication Tips is a helpful resource for the workplace. It offers practical tips for one-on-one conversations and group meetings, in order to create a more comfortable environment for hearing-impaired colleagues.
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Girls Equal, Exceed Boys in Substance Abuse
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Adolescent girls abuse drugs and alcohol just as much if not more than boys, a new study indicates.
Contrary to popular belief, more girls are new substance abusers. In 2004, 1.5 million girls started using alcohol, 730,000 girls started smoking, and 675,000 started using marijuana, according to the 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) reported the findings today.
"Over the last few years, we have seen overall drug use decrease among teens—boys and girls. But the trends of substance use among our adolescent girls are alarming," said ONDCP Director John P. Walters.
Conversely, a 2003 Centers for Disease Control survey of high school students found male students more likely to report methamphetamine use than their female classmates.
Marijuana is the drug of choice for girls; they prefer it over cocaine, heroin, Ecstasy, and all other illicit drugs combined, according to ONDCP.
Girls smoke cigarettes and abuse prescription drugs more than boys. And since 2003, girls have caught up with boys in abuse of illicit drugs and alcohol.
Girls abuse for different reasons that boys. Drug and alcohol use has a more profound impact on teen girls, both physically and psychologically.
They tend to use substances to help their mood, boost their confidence, and cope with problems. Yet smoking marijuana can increase the risk of depression by five times in teen girls, and double the risk of depression for teens of both genders, research shows.
A desire to lose weight also contributes to drug abuse; girls pop diet pills four times more than boys.
Substance abuse can lead to physical, mental, and social consequences for girls, especially when their bodies and brains are still developing.
"Girls are telling us that they understand the risks associated with drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes," Walters said. "But that doesn't appear to be stopping them from using."
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Taking food innovation to the next level, Pizza Hut, one of India's leading pizza chains today introduced the country's first ever Black pan pizza for a limited period of eight weeks at its Gurgaon restaurants. Visually stunning and incredibly tasty, the Black pan pizzas will have a bold black colored pan pizza base and will be topped with a flavourful spicy chipotle drizzling sauce.
Pizza Hut is offering the Black pan pizzas at an attractive starting price of just Rs.99 each for a pair of personal pan pizzas, across dine-in, takeaway and delivery. All pan pizza variants on the current Pizza Hut menu will be available with a black crust option, at no extra cost. The brand plans to introduce Black pan pizzas across several other major markets later in the year.
The awe-inspiring Black pan pizza is even more unique since it gets its color from a secret natural ingredient being used by Pizza Hut, that is wholly different from charcoal, a common ingredient used by chefs across the world to bring out the black color in food items.
Known and loved for their superior tasting pan pizzas, the brand tested several recipes before finalizing the secret all-natural ingredient, which when added to the dough, not only gives it a beautiful black color but enhances the taste of the crust too. Pizza Hut has earlier been credited with introducing several other firsts in the pizza category in India such as the Stuffed crust pizza which is available in three different variants – Cheese Max, Veg Kebab and Chicken Sausage.
Talking about the launch, Prashant Gaur, Chief Brand and Customer Officer, Pizza Hut India Subcontinent said, "We stand for the love of pizzas, and when it comes to innovation, we have been the pioneers. Black pan pizza is our latest product innovation and we are quite excited about the launch. Millennials form a majority of our customer base, and they love to experiment with food that not just satisfies their palate, but also caters to their visual and creative senses. This is why we see fast-emerging trends such as rainbow lattes, colourful burgers and what not. Pizza Hut has always taken pride in serving the best, the freshest and the tastiest pizzas to all pizza lovers in the country. And with the Black pan pizza, we present to our customers a new frontier in pizza innovation."
Pizza Hut is planning an extensive digital and on-ground communication campaign to create buzz around the Black pan pizza. The campaign's core theme will be "Wicked Black" and "Dare to Try?" The brand is expecting a lot of excitement amongst customers to sample the Black pan pizza and is planning to use the insights from this launch for introducing Black pan pizza across other outlets in India, as well as future food innovations.
The Black pizza will be available across all Gurgaon outlets and for a limited period. On the basis of proximity, the pizza will be available for delivery in areas near the Gurgaon stores.
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It takes a team to care for Canuck Place families, and a community of nurses working together to carry this important work out.
Camara van Breemen, Nurse Practitioner at Canuck Place, has been with Canuck Place since the beginning and attests to the value of teamwork with one of her favourite palliative care quotes.
"Whole person care takes a whole person – but until one comes along, use a team." For Camara and the Canuck Place clinical team, children and their families are the reason why they engage in this line of work.
Canuck Place is a world-leader in pediatric palliative care, due to the dedication of our staff, and their desire to keep learning and growing.
Working in pediatric palliative care presents a unique set of challenges, and sometimes the mental and emotional strain can become overwhelming. But at Canuck Place, you see an incredible clinical team working hand-in-hand and leaning on each other for support. The work at the hospice is complex but teamwork enables the team to provide supportive care.
Canuck Place depends on the expertise of many, and it is why Camara, along with the clinical team, continue to work together as a community. It is through teamwork, that they hold each other up and in turn, the families that they support.
Teamwork is featured in 2016's 12 Gratitudes. Follow along as we share joy and gratitude.


Southern Miss continued its successful recruiting streak Sunday as Catholic-New Iberia (Louisiana) offensive lineman Wyatt Richthofen verbally committed to the Golden Eagles.
The 6-foot-5, 310-pound tackle became the third pledge to Southern Miss in a 24-hour span, as Starkville defensive lineman Lorenzo Dantzler and Pisgah athlete T.J. McGinnis both committed to the Golden Eagles Saturday. In addition, longtime commitment Brandon Rodgers, a receiver out of Vigor (Alabama), affirmed his pledge to the Golden Eagles late Saturday.
Richthofen, who boasts a 3.8 grade-point average and scored a 24 on the ACT, previously committed to Tulane but recently reopened his recruitment. The offensive lineman also holds offers from Georgia State, Louisiana-Monroe, among others, and has reportedly drawn interest from Houston and Louisiana-Lafayette.
Richthofen joins Dantzler, McGinnis, receiver Terrance Watkins, defensive lineman Jacques Turner, defensive lineman KaDerrion Mason, offensive lineman Cru Birdyshaw, linebacker Racheem Boothe, running back Andre Hale, offensive lineman Jacob Johnson, linebacker Vada King, athlete Jeriko Morris, offensive lineman Larry Robinson, and Rodgers as players that have committed to Southern Miss thus far.


This photo, taken from the car window as we zoomed across the valley toward Cortona shows how green it already was here at the end of March. The house is one of the Leopoldini structures built in the 1700s to house farm families. With all the mania for restoration, I've never understood why these places haven't been scooped up. People used to say it was because it is too hot in the valley in summer and too foggy in the winter but now that houses are insulated, heated, and cooled, this no longer explains. Arriving at Bramasole, I found my hillside of double daffodils almost over, and the white haze of wild hawthorne already turning out leaves.
Market day in nearby Camucia is Thursday and even though I was barely here, I headed down hill my first morning. The very first piece I ever wrote about the Cortona area was this market. Little has changed. People still come in from the surrounding villages, the men stand in groups talking while the women shop, the stalls spread over several winding blocks. This is an intact aspect of ancient life in Tuscany. Towns still have their market days and though the goods may have changed aspect, there's still food, seeds, live poultry, clothes, shoes, and housewares. You can find a stylish handbag, I promise. I buy socks, dishtowels, cut flowers, and always a peper-wrapped packet of porchetta, the so-savory roasted pig lying on a chopping board. Everyone has a favorite stand. I have a favorite cheese stand too, though I buy vegetables and fruit all over. Why I rushed there my first day back is that I knew that artichoke season is in full swing. Trucks arrive from the south and the artichokes are firm, fresh, and so cheap.
These are the big ones. The ones I choose are the small, violet ones to trim, steam, and simply dress with a little lemon juice and our very excellent olive oil. Then you can eat ten! The citrus is a gift to the eye. We look for the juicy Tarocco, plus clementines that Ed eats several times a day. I'm sadly allergic to orange juice but I like a blue bowl of these in the house at all times.
Below, a lovely sight in spring–raw green almonds to crunch into. I think they're an acquired taste–strong almond flavor but with an acrid little bite too. They are definitely part of the spring foraging scene. So pretty the soft green with hints of lavender.
A very quick dinner, because we can get excellent veal scallopine here–saute (I can't get the accent to work) some spring onions gently in olive oil until softened, slice 15-20 cherry tomatoes and add to the onions. Remove to a bowl and add a little more oil to the pan. Flour four veal scallopine and brown quickly on both sides. The flour becomes a bit crispy. Cooks quickly. Stir in the tomatoes and onions, squeeze in the juice of a lemon, tiny splash of white wine. Heat through quickly, sprinkle with parmigiano and bread crumbs. Done! Very good. We do the same with chicken tenders. I love fast food! This kind anyway.
With the work over, it's easy to settle in and enjoy glorious April. I hold off for two weeks before I begin to plant. Weather can still turn on us. But by the 18th, I can resist no longer. The lemons are brought out of their limonaia, the room where they winter over, and trips to the garden centers begin. Last year we had trouble with wind blowing over the lemon pots, heavy as they are. We had the stonemasons make square bases, scored with a cross for drainage. They were so heavy that they were hoisted up by a crane, lowered with much ado, and cemented onto the ground for stability. Oh, what we do for lemons! We had to build a ramp so they could be maneuvered down two steps. But in place, eight laden trees light up the walkway to the house and allow me to thrust a bag of lemons onto everyone who comes over. We have other citrus scattered around, an orange tree, a kumquat, a cedro. Turning them in for winter, bringing them out in spring–those are the markers that begin and end the lovely seasons.
We frequently rent houses or apartments because we travel a lot with our grandson. Since he arises at five, a hotel room is not the best option. For me it's not fun to look at hundreds of listings, so I was happy to find carefully chosen properties in all price ranges at www.commendablerentals.com Through them, we're renting a place in Puglia with friends. I'm keeping this one bookmarked. We've also had good luck with www.RomeLofts.com For hotels, too, I don't enjoy TripAdvisor popping up with a jillion undiscriminated choices. I go to tablethotels.com or to mr.&mrs.smith.com. Tablet has email updates on hotels around the world and I enjoy their descriptions.
Since I've been chained to my desk, I haven't read as much as usual this trip but I have enjoyed the short stories of Charles Baxter, A Relative Stranger. Every morning with cappuccino, I've been reading the poems of Greek poet George Seferis. Those Greeks–always mythic and stony and salty. Totally opposite the loopy Irish world of Joseph O'Connor's Ghost Light. The writing here is so lyrical and heightened that I read passages several times. The narrative interested me less than the use of language. Two other widely praised novels I read were just so packed with useless detail (she opened the car door and swung out her legs, stood up and walked across the cracked sidewalk… that sort of thing) that I slogged through without much pleasure. No need to name them but they provided a caution for me in my own efforts! I most highly recommend the memoir Dimestore by the wonderful Lee Smith. It's a book to buy and give to friends. On walks I've been listening to Sweet Tooth by Ian Mc Ewan. You have to choose audible books carefully and this is one I would have preferred in print. The discursiveness of it wsouldn't have bothered me on the page because I could read fast or skim slow parts. The narrator has a lovely reading style but listening has been very drawn out. As always, I'd love to hear of good books from you!


A spacious and classic 5-room apartment facing north & east with open views, great light throughout, high ceilings and large windows. Nothing says welcome home better than an oversized foyer with two substantial closets. You'll appreciate the expansive side by side formal living room and formal dining room, which are perfect for entertaining. A culinary delight, the updated windowed eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, plenty of cabinets, an oversized pantry with lots of storage, and a washer & dryer. There is even a powder room. The corner bedroom offers two exposures and a walk-in closet. The generous second bedroom shares access to the fully renovated bathroom and boasts a substantial walk-in custom closet. Hardwood floors throughout. Built in 1917 and designed by Schwarz & Gross with a grand marble lobby, The De Soto is a full-service building with a friendly staff and great amenities, including 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, awesome children's playroom, central laundry room, storage units, bike room, and beautifully landscaped roof deck with open views of the city and the Hudson River. The sunsets are stunning! Building allows pets and pied-a-terres. Nestled betweenRiverside Parkand Central Park. Convenient to local and express subways and the crosstown bus. Close to many popular retail stores, boutique shopping, charming cafes, fine dining, and Equinox Fitness Club. Location, location, location!


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Atlus Confuses And Astounds With Knights In The Nightmare
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Atlus gears up to deliver an innovative mix of role-playing and strategy this June with Knights in the Nightmare for the Nintendo DS, a game that promises energetic action mixed with thought-provoking tactical gameplay.
If it sounds complicated, it gets even more complicated. According to the official press release, Knights in the Nightmare incorporates aspects of strategy role-playing, real-time strategy, and shooter games into one tiny package. Players control a wisp that reawakens the souls of long-dead knights in an effort to revitalise a long-dead kingdom. The wisp flies about the screen, bringing the dead back to life to do battle as bullets fly in all directions. From the description, it sounds either like a whole lot of fun or a whole lot of confusion.
However the game ends up playing, Atlus guarantees a whole lot of replayability, with more than 100 player characters to recruit and the chance to play the whole thing over as the game's antagonist once you've finished.
Knights in the Nightmare is due out June 2nd for the Nintendo DS.


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Missoula, MT – The award-winning tour operator Adventure Life, whose adventure travel options include small group Latin American tours and worldwide expedition cruises, has experienced a surge in advance reservations of Galapagos cruises and Peru tours for the 2013 summer season. Fewer last-minute discount seekers for Galapagos cruises, sold-out ships, and longer reservation lead times on Inca Trail tours point to a resurgence in the adventure travel industry not seen in recent years, according to representatives. For more information, call Adventure Life at 800-344-6118 or visit www.adventure-life.com.
Adventure Life has more than 30 tours to Peru, ranging from exploring Machu Picchu by train, to culturally-focused culinary tours, to trekking the Inca Trail in multiple different ways. The Missoula, Montana based company also offers an array of cruises or hotel-based tours on the Galapagos Islands.


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Powerful, soulful vocalists don't come around every day, and Italian singer/songwriter Laura Pizzicannella is one of them. Her debut single "Killing My Love" set for release on Jan. 17, 2020, showcases her soaring vocals which are reminiscent of both Florence Welch (of Florence and the Machine) and Adele. "Killing My Love" is a love song about a relationship that has ended and how you try to kill any feelings for the other person that are left in your heart. It's a very strong, heartfelt and melancholy track written and produced by Flavio and Claudio Zampa. As a founding member of
Gemtarra – "Fire Me Up" captures a sense of urgency and energy
Formed twin sisters Gina and Tina Ciera in 2018, Gemtarra is a Philadelphia based band who get its name from the Italian words Gemelli (which means twins) and Chitarra ( which means guitar). The band who recorded their EP "Fired Up" with Grammy award-winning Producer/Engineer Phil Nicolo, is made up of Gina and Tina Cieri (songwriting and guitars), Bryan Feddish (bass), Sunny Dee (drums), Megan Glaubitz (lead singer) and Tawana Simons (percussion). Their latest single "Fire Me Up" is lifted from the aforementioned EP. There is a lot to appreciate about Gemtarra. Their music has a driving beat, with harmonized
Darshae Kiér – "Halasana Girl" is geared towards turntable dominance
Despite a rough start in life, being shuffled from foster home to foster home, Miami, FL based artist Darshae Kiér, has always moved ahead in life with positive conviction and determination. He has created his sound and steadily built up a fanbase mixing pop, dance and reggaeton flavors into his music. Throughout his latest track – "Halasana Girl", Darshae's sensitive but street-savvy personality is on display. He returns reggaeton music to its island roots and takes the listener along for the ride. This is Darshae Kiér vibrant getaway into what more the Latin music movement has to offer to Pop
Kidricc James – "Gravy" – The gravity in the words is matched by the sound of the production!
Texas-based rapper, Kidricc James drops his dynamic new single "Gravy". The track which has been peaking on Digital Radio Tracker's Global Top 150 Independent Airplay Chart, is also supported by an engaging video shot in Houston. If I had to give a quick intro into this track, it would be: Great emotional depth in storytelling. Engaging beat. Thoroughly satisfying rap skills. More than just multisyllabic rhymes. Relatable and relevant. I think Kidricc James accomplished his intents with this track. "Gravy"really revolves around him in a much more different way than his prior works. It's his vision in a much fuller
Buss – 'ELEMENT OF SURPRISE' sounds like a mission statement
An artist and songwriter, Buss is also the CEO, owner and founder of the label Fatal Thoughts. They have signed a handful of artists, including standout performer Hype Bigga his good friend, and lil brother, and then his twin sons, Johnboy and Jaredteez. 'ELEMENT OF SURPRISE' is Buss' latest EP release. He also has two mixtapes out, called 'The Takeover' and 'The Takeover Pt2'. 'The Takeover Pt3' is set to drop on Jan 31st. In typical hit fashion, this EP release is packed heavily with quality samples from epic tracks, to give each song a nostalgic flavor that will have
Yes We See is a young Irish band from Roscommon, Ireland made up of Liam Kilcline (lead singer) and Shane Finneran (lead guitarist). Childhood friends, they have been writing music together for over 15 years. Having spent the last 3 years living in Vietnam they have worked hard to create their sound and began building on all the original music they have created over the years. The duo describe their music genre as Indie Pop. Yes We See take inspiration from a range of genres and artists, from Catfish and the Bottlemen, to Two Door Cinema Club and Hozier who
Emerging rap star Ervin Mitchell reminds us to "count our blessings every day" in the official music video to 'Break The Internet'. On the track, Ervin Mitchell proves that he is a master at his craft of writing. I also love his style when it comes to his vocal and rapping abilities. His sound is different, laidback, almost melancholic in a way. The track is a beautiful character study that will make you consider the importance of social media, the problem of money, and the meaning of life in general. In a world full of meaningless music, it's always great
Malcolm.E is a 22 year old Hip Hop artist, Sound Engineer and Producer, from Eswatini (Swaziland). He found his love for rap music during his early high school years and in his last year of high school decided he wanted to create music for a living. Since then he has been releasing music consistently and growing his fan base. In 2018 Malcolm.E graduated from the Cape Audio College in Cape Town, South Africa, with a 3 year Diploma in Sound Technology and Production. He now uses his skills in his everyday life of making music. He dropped his second project
Tatono – "Far" – at the forefront of travel-induced electronic music!
Tatono's travel-inspired music is created while he explores the world, and which he incorporates into his own filming for breathtaking self-composed videos. Tatono's music has been featured across many travel shows and on highly acclaimed YouTube channels. The Bend, Oregon-based artist began musical his journey at the young age of 17, when he played drums in high school garage bands. The artist, who has been inspired by the likes of Moby and Thievery Corporation has just released his 2020 album "Far", which he says sums up his year of 2019. Some songs on the album were made for collaboration projects
Warchief Rasco – "Good Ones Go To Soon" continues his atmospheric Hip-hop fusion sound!
"Good Ones Go To Soon" is an oath for the real ones I've lost in my life from either drugs, violence, or suicide to keep going hard and following the dream while spreading love all at the same time," says Warchief Rasco. Rasco has a gift for writing concise, infectious earworms. When a track such as "Good Ones Go To Soon" arrives at its conclusion, it leaves a void in the listener that can only be filled by playing the track again and again. The cut has a quality backing instrumental, complete with a reverbed staccato guitar riff and a
D3ee: "Good Limit" Album To Be Released 1-1-2014
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First of all who is D3ee ? D3ee from Los Angeles, California, is a new Music Artist representing the electronic, techno and rock music genre. What does D3ee and the Apple iPad equal? With just an Apple iPad in hand D3ee can deliver an entire 2 hour musical performance. Technology is out of control! Every day new applications are available that can help an artist grow and simplify tasks.
Most Americans wake up to coffee and the news, not D3ee who says: "I just love waking up in the morning and checking out the new apps and updates available from Apple." If you're a music artist and are wondering which Apps D3ee utilizes most? "I would say the Apps I use on a daily basis would be Tap Dj, Hokusai and MoDrum, now that is a powerful trio right there!". New Album, "Good Limit" to be released 1-1-2014.
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BIPARTISAN SUPPORT: Sen. Tammy Baldwin worked to pass an amendment Nov. 1 to a Senate appropriations bill that will provide $8 million, an increase of $6 million from fiscal year 2019, for mental health resources for farmers.
A Senate bill will provide $8 million for Sen. Tammy Baldwin's Farmers First Act.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., announces increased federal funding to provide farmers with critical support and mental health resources.
Baldwin's Farmers First Act, introduced with Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, was included in the 2018 Farm Bill, which passed the Senate last year. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Baldwin worked to pass an amendment Nov. 1 to a Senate appropriations bill that will provide $8 million, an increase of $6 million from fiscal year 2019, for the bipartisan legislation.
"I worked across party lines to include the Farmers First Act in the farm bill, and now I've worked across the aisle to increase funding for it because we need to help our farmers when they are dealing with stressful times," Baldwin says. "Our Wisconsin farmers are facing many difficult challenges, and we all need to work together to provide them the support they need, including more funding for local mental health resources."
Baldwin's reform provides competitive grant funding through the USDA to state departments of agriculture, state Extension services, nonprofits and tribes to establish helplines and websites, provide suicide prevention training for farm advocates, create support groups, and reestablish the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, known as FRSAN.
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Jan. 6 Staffers, Liz Cheney Trade Blows Over Final Committee Report
GOP Rep. Liz Cheney has drawn the ire of House January 6 Committee staffers over her influence on the final committee report expected out next month.
At least fifteen current and former members of the committee believe Cheney is manipulating the final report to place too much focus on former President Donald Trump while leaving other important information out, according to The Washington Post. Cheney's office says that the staffers are wrong and that the information the Wyoming congresswoman is cutting out was rife with "liberal bias."
One former committee staffer said that Cheney's changes to the report were done chiefly for political reasons. Cheney's focus on Trump is potentially coming at the cost of other committee research on law enforcement, militia groups, and financing, staffers complained.
"We all came from prestigious jobs, dropping what we were doing because we were told this would be an important fact-finding investigation that would inform the public," the former staffer told WaPo. "But when [the committee] became a Cheney 2024 campaign, many of us became discouraged."
Cheney spokesman Jeremy Adler said that the congresswoman is trying to protect the integrity of the committee's work by cutting out "liberal bias" and narrative that has infected the committee's investigative work and draft report.
"Donald Trump is the first president in American history to attempt to overturn an election and prevent the peaceful transfer of power," Adler told WaPo in a statement. "So, damn right Liz is 'prioritizing' understanding what he did and how he did it and ensuring it never happens again."
"Some staff have submitted subpar material for the report that reflects long-held liberal biases about federal law enforcement, Republicans, and sociological issues outside the scope of the Select Committee's work," Adler continued. "She won't sign onto any 'narrative' that suggests Republicans are inherently racist or smears men and women in law enforcement, or suggests every American who believes God has blessed America is a white supremacist."
January 6 Committee spokesman Tim Mulvey sided with Cheney in a statement, saying the committee's "historic, bipartisan fact-finding effort speaks for itself, and that won't be changed by a handful of disgruntled staff who are uninformed about many parts of the committee's ongoing work."
Cheney lost her primary for reelection to the Trump-backed Harriet Hageman earlier this year. Hageman went on to win the election to Cheney's Wyoming congressional seat with nearly 70% of the vote. Cheney is reportedly eyeing a return to political office with a 2024 presidential run.
The final report on the January 6 Committee's investigation into the riot at the U.S. Capitol is reportedly to span about 1,000 pages, according to Axios. The committee's publicized hearings, in which Trump was a major focus, took place over the course of the summer as the Republican and Democratic parties battled for control of Congress next year. Trump has criticized the committee's investigation into him as a politically-driven "witch hunt of the highest level."
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Liz Chaney but for her father w/b 'nobody' but will now have a legacy(?) as a narcissistically obsessed ' pariah' who will eventually be thrown on the 'Ash heap' of History by BOTH parties! Good Riddance!
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Fitbit Charge 2 reviewed: A calculated update that's ideal for new users
At $150, the Charge 2 replaces the Charge HR as the best-value Fitbit device.
Valentina Palladino - Sep 14, 2016 7:26 pm UTC
Fitbit app: Different look, same organization
Fitbit redesigned its app a bit since the launch of the Blaze, now putting steps front-and-center using a circle diagram, with similar diagrams underneath to show floors climbed, distance traveled, calories burned, and active minutes. Below those are tappable square tiles for activity, sleep, movement reminders, heart rate, weight, water intake, and nutrition.
Homepage of the Fitbit app.
Heart rate progression graphs.
"Cardio fitness level" scores, or estimated VO2 max.
Workout breakdown of a running session recorded via SmartTrack.
Device settings that can be changed at any time, including the order of the screens on the display.
You can also customize which alerts the device receives from your smartphone and which exercise shortcuts you want on the device.
Adventures expands on challenges, and the social features remain the same.
Profile settings and interval training customization.
It may look different, but the basic gestures are the same—tap a diagram or tile to get more information about a metric, including bar and line graphs showing progress. I'll admit that I didn't spend much time in the Fitbit app while using the Charge 2 since its display shows me nearly every metric I'd want to know during the day. I only opened the app to change settings and sync the device; when it comes to syncing, the Charge 2 is automatically set to "sync all day," meaning it will pair with the app throughout the day to share data. I turned this off to save battery life, although I didn't experience intense battery drain on the Charge 2 when I had it on either.
Other settings you may want to change include personal goals, heart rate zones, notifications, display settings, and exercise shortcuts. You can change both your activity goals and heart rate zone preferences to reflect what you're trying to achieve through your workouts and diet. You may want to increase your step count or decrease the highest target level of your heart rate training, for example.
Fitbit Challenges are still available—if you accept them, they'll push you to do different kinds of activity each day for longer and longer periods of time. The company did add a new dimension to Challenges called Adventures, which Fitbit describes as "multi-day journeys" that take you through scenic destinations while achieving super step goals. There are currently only three Adventures to choose from: Yosemite Vernal Falls, Yosemite Valley Loop, and Yosemite Pohono Trail. At first I thought that these were just limited to the Yosemite area in California, but according to a Fitbit representative, "You can be anywhere. Each Adventure features a vibrant interface that lets you navigate your journey in the Fitbit app and see how your daily steps advance you along the trail." Soon, a new Adventure for the NYC Marathon will be pushed out, but there's no way of knowing how often Fitbit will update Adventures in the future.
But one big issue for Fitbit has been a constant for years—no integration with Apple's HealthKit or Google Fit. Fitbit has plenty of partnerships with other apps like MyFitnessPal, Strava, RunKeeper, and Endomondo, but it still doesn't allow sharing information with Apple's or Google's health apps. It's pretty inconvenient if you're used to using one of those platforms to gather all your activity information, because Fitbit is essentially forcing you into its app ecosystem.
The issue has been discussed in Fitbit forums since 2014, and as of late 2015, Fitbit claimed it still didn't have "immediate plans" to integrate with HealthKit. "We'll watch HealthKit closely as it matures and look for opportunities to improve the Fitbit experience," one moderator answered. So if you're holding your breath for that feature to come along any time soon, you may want to let it out.
A fine yet totally optional upgrade
I've used both the Fitbit Charge HR and the Charge 2, and the latter feels like what the former should have always been. The larger touchscreen display is a great bump from the narrow original, letting you do more on the device itself, and those who like to switch things up will appreciate the removable band options. However, in terms of features and accuracy, there are only small differences between the Charge HR and the Charge 2. Unless there's something wrong with your Charge HR, there's no real push to upgrade unless you absolutely have to get your cardio fitness level score or you do interval training often.
If you were interested in the Charge HR but never bit the bullet, this is your only option now—and it's a good option. The Charge 2 combines a lot of useful features into one device that has a decent $150 price tag. If Fitbit had added any other feature to the Charge 2, such as onboard GPS, its price would have immediately gone up, and the increased power consumption may have necessitated a larger battery. In that respect, I commend Fitbit for packing in as many crucial features to the Charge 2 as it could before a price or size bump would have been required.
The Charge 2's biggest competition is Garmin's Vivosmart HR, which is a more comprehensive device in that it can receive all of your smartphone's notifications, not just call, text, and calendar updates. It's also water-resistant up to 50 meters (which isn't for swim tracking, but more for peace of mind that it can survive a dunk in the sink). The upper hand that the Charge 2 has, though, is its auto-tracking feature. The Vivosmart HR doesn't automatically track running, walking, or biking activities, and if you want a device you can just put on and forget about when you're doing the most basic exercises, the Charge 2 is the better device.
Larger display shows more information so you don't have to open the app as often
Interchangeable bands let the more fashion-conscious among us switch things up
Accurate SmartTrack auto-monitoring of exercises
Only supports connected GPS, so keep your phone with you if you need maps
Cardio fitness score is only an estimate of VO2 max and is arguably limited in its usefulness
Smartphone notifications are limited compared to other similarly priced devices
Still no HealthKit or Google Fit integration
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Valentina Palladino Valentina reviews consumer electronics for Ars Technica, testing all kinds of gadgets with a focus on mobile devices and wearables. She has a soft spot for Chromebooks.
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August Wilson (1945-2005) is the subject of a new NEH-funded documentary. August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand explores the life and legacy of the acclaimed American writer.
A production of August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
A Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright, Wilson is best known for his ten-play cycle chronicling each decade of the African American experience in the twentieth century. August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand features rare clips from these productions and new dramatic readings filmed for the documentary.
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand begins in Pittsburgh, where Wilson grew up in poverty. He dropped out of high school and educated himself in the city's public libraries. The documentary follows Wilson's career in the theater, including his early work in Minnesota and his long creative partnership with director Lloyd Richards, who collaborated with Wilson on nine original Broadway productions.
In chronicling Wilson's artistic evolution, director Sam Pollard employs rare archival footage and interviews with Wilson and those who knew him. He also incorporates new, candid interviews with Viola Davis, Charles Dutton, Laurence Fishburne, and other prominent actors who have performed in Wilson's plays.
The two-hour documentary premiers on PBS's American Masters series on February 20, 2015. Check local listings for broadcast time.
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand is a co-production of WQED Pittsburgh and American Masters for WNET.
WQED Multimedia received a Production grant for the documentary.


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Section 39 - Obligation to supply different forms of currency, Section 40 - Transactions in foreign exchange: RBI Act 1934
What is Obligation to supply different forms of currency? What are Transactions in foreign exchange? Section 39 and 40 of Reserve Bank of India Act 1934
Section 39 of RBI Act 1934 : "Obligation to supply different forms of currency"
(1) The Bank shall issue rupee coin on demand in exchange for bank notes and currency notes of the Government of India, and shall issue currency notes or bank notes on demand in exchange for coin which is legal tender under the Coinage Act, 2011 (11 of 2011).
(2) The Bank shall, in exchange for currency notes or bank notes of two rupees or upwards, supply currency notes or bank notes of lower value or other coins which are legal tender under the Coinage Act, 2011 (11 of 2011), in such quantities as may, in the opinion of the Bank, be required for circulation; and the Central Government shall supply such coins to the Bank on demand. If the Central Government at any time fails to supply such coins, the Bank shall be released from its obligations to supply them to the public.
Section 40 of RBI Act: 1934 "Transactions in foreign exchange"
The Bank shall sell to or buy from any authorized person who makes a demand in that behalf at its office in Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi or Madras or at such of its branches as the Central Government may, by order, determine, foreign exchange at such rates of exchange and on such conditions as the Central Government may from time to time by general or special order determine, having regard so far as rates of exchange are concerned to its obligations to the International Monetary Fund :
Provided that no person shall be entitled to demand to buy or sell foreign exchange of a value less than two lakhs of rupees.
Explanation. In this section "authorized person" means a person who is entitled by or under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 (46 of 1973) to buy, or as the case may be, sell, the foreign exchange to which his demand relates.
RBI ACT 1934
Section 21 - Bank to have the right to transact Government business in India
Section 21A - Bank to transact Government business of States on agreement
Section 21B - Effect of agreements made between the Bank and certain States before the 1st November, 1956
Section 22 - Right to issue bank notes
Section 23 - Issue Department
Section 24 - Denominations of notes
Section 25- Form of bank notes
Section 26 - Legal tender character of notes
Section 26A - Certain bank notes to cease to be legal tender
Section 27 - Re-issue of notes
Section 28 - Recovery of notes lost, stolen, mutilated or imperfect
Section 28A - Issue of special bank notes and special one rupee notes in certain cases
Section 29 - Bank exempt from stamp duty on bank notes
Section 30 - Powers of Central Government to supersede Central Board
Section 31 - Issue of demand bills and notes
Section 32 - Penalty
Section 33 - Assets of the Issue Department
Section 34 - Liabilities of the issue department
Section 35 - Initial assets and liabilities
Section 36 - Method of dealing with fluctuations in rupee coin assets
Section 37 - Suspension of assets requirements as to foreign securities
Section 38 - Obligations of Government and the Bank in respect of rupee coin
Section 39 - Obligation to supply different forms of currency
Section 40 - Transactions in foreign exchange


Looking to unwind in Hong Kong? Oh sure you could get a foot massage, but why settle for something so pedestrian when you could have your whole body tended to by supernatural specters, swing loop-the-loops in a cloth hammock, unlock hidden energy, call upon past lives for advice and channel the ancient healing power of Mongolian stones. Here are treatments that will lift your spirits… or at least raise your eyebrows.


I went to see 'Shark Tale' last night--yes, I've never grown up--and rounded off the evening with a great meal and sangria at a Spanish tapas bar. Yum!
Shark Tale was fun, very urban American, but under the sea. The fish all looked like their actors: Will Smith as the hip bottom-feeder 'hero' Oscar; Revert de Niro as the Godfather shark; Jack Black as the sweet vegetarian son--awww, a cuddly shark!; Michael Imperioli (Christopher from 'The Sopranos') as the other son, a big-nosed wiseguy who gets whacked early on, Renee Zellweger as a sweet round-faced fish sweet on Oscar, and Angelina Jolie as the vamp. Martin Scorsese was the exception as a blowfish who looked disconcertingly like Pilot from 'Farscape'.
I also wondered what they would do with the expression "sleep with the fishes". I thought "eat with the humans" would be good, especially given the worm on a hook at the beginning, but no, they used it as is, with the proviso, "--the dead ones". Hey, c'mon!
All in all though, a fun film in which the baddies were my favourites. Those sharks were cool.
There were also two animated trailers. One I'd seen before and loved: The Incredibles, Pixar's upcoming superhero film. It shows an overweight retired superhero struggling to get into his old costume while his wife off screen is getting dinner. "Perhaps a salad?" he says mournfully. I'm so looking forward to this one.
The other was Spongebob Squarepants. Now I'm pretty sure the first scene was from 'Das Boot', then the next from an American submarine story. Tension is high; something is approaching underwater. Yes, it's Spongebob on the sonar! Then you see him in the bath playing with his submarines. Eh? He lives underwater and he takes a bath--and then lets the water out? (Sorry, my mind works that way.) Anyway, I like Spongebob, but I'm not sure he'd stand up to a full feature, though if there's live-action inside toy subs, it could be good in a very weird way.