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Julia Johanan was born in Minneola, New York and raised in Miamisburg, Ohio. Twenty nine years ago she began taking piano lessons at the young age of five. Her piano teacher noticed she had a natural musical talent and encouraged her parents to continue giving her lessons. Julia continued taking lessons for the next twelve years, participating in bi-annual recitals, talent shows, and accompanying school and church choirs. Noticing a natural ability to create melodies, Julia's piano teacher encouraged and showed her how to write music. From there her desire for self-expression took off. She delved deeply into writing, entering song writing competitions and studying song-writing literature to hone her craft. During high school she found that while a great instrument to play, the piano was a bit hard to carry around and started teaching her-self guitar.
After graduating high school with an emphasis in music and art, Julia was accepted at the University of Cincinnati's College Conservatory of Music for Composition in 1996. A fact that she is proud of, Julia was one of the two students accepted to the Composition department that year. Deciding to take a different path for her musical career she went on to earn her degree in Electronic Media specializing in Audio Engineering. This way she could pursue her own creative endeavors while learning the technical side of the music industry. Julia graduated from CCM in 2001.
After graduation Julia played in a number of bands. In 2003 Julia, with her friend Annie, started iolite, an original award winning Cincinnati band. Julia is thankful for the talents granted to her and acknowledges her teachers that have helped her along her journey. Like her first piano teacher, Julia hopes to encourage the creative process of writing music with her students. The power of self-expression and it's ability to inspire confidence and a passion for learning is invaluable. She is looking forward to spending her life playing music, sharing the love of music and the piano with her students and her community.


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May 16 – May 20, 2011 Weekly Winner: EUR/JPY Setup Grabs 140 Pips
By Cyclopip
May 24, 2011 2:15 AM UTC in Trade Ideas
Before you check out the sweet setup that formed on EUR/JPY last week, y'all should check out my introductory post on the Weekly Winner to educate yourself with my trading framework.
May 16 – May 20, 2011: EUR/JPY Price Action Review
While the yen did react to merger and acquisition deals and concerns from the BOJ about the strength of the yen, EUR/JPY's price action was mainly driven by sentiment towards the euro.
Aside from a much needed correction after the euro's steep drop the past two weeks, euro pairs got a nice boost from strong CPI figures, which showed that inflation (2.8%) was still hovering way above the ECB's target of 2.0%. After bottoming out around 113.50, EUR/JPY climbed steadily up the charts over first four days of the week.
However, once the clock ticked Friday, it was like a classic drive-by shooting! After chillin' out at the 117.00 handle, EUR/JPY dropped when news broke out that Fitch downgraded Greek debt. By the end of the week, EUR/JPY was covered in red (candlesticks that is) and had lost nearly 140 pips from its highs!
So how could I have made a play on this pair?
Early in the week, I did try shorting at 115.50, but that didn't turn out too well. However, it seems like I was just too eager in trying to pick a top. As it turns out, 117.00 served as a good resistance point, as EUR/JPY could not convincingly break above it.
I think the best way to play this particular setup would have been to go short at the resistance point with a tight stop.
First, a tight stop would have been appropriate since we were merely trying to pick a top. By utilizing a tight stop, we could have maximized our potential reward-to-risk ratio.
Secondly, with sovereign debt concerns still on the minds of many traders, it's no surprise that traders took some quick profits and got out of their long positions once news of a Greek credit downgrade hit the airwaves.
If we had gone with a short at 117.00 with a 40 pip stop and held on till the end of Friday, we could have gotten a solid 3.5:1 reward-to-risk trade. Not bad for a day's work eh?
Looking ahead, I think we could see similar setups in the future. Greece is definitely not out of the woods yet, and with the IMF still without a successor to Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who knows when the IMF and euro zone leaders come up with a solution!
That's all I've got for now, but be on the lookout on Wednesday, I've got a lil' something-something cookin' in the kitchen for y'all! No, it ain't glazed bunnies, but I still think you'll enjoy it!
About Cyclopip
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The municipality of Highlands (inc 1993) is a ruggedly beautiful rural residential community of barely more than 2000 people. This is country life for those who relish privacy and untamed natural surroundings. Not that it's a remote or unreachable location – it's a short commute to communities on the Saanich Peninsula like Brentwood Bay and Royal Oak, or View Royal and other western communities, depending on which end of the Highlands you are coming from! Even the city of Victoria is certainly within a reasonable commuting distance.
Yet it seems worlds away from the hustle and bustle of city life, and residents of Highlands like it that way! There are no residential subdivisions by design, and people are encouraged to build homes that minimize impact on the environment and blend into the natural surroundings by avoiding vegetation removal, using natural construction materials, and when possible, ensuring the home is hidden from the road and viewpoints.
The homes you will find here vary quite a bit, from summer cabins to single family dwellings and on up to gorgeous waterfront estate properties. Land value is reduced compared to other municipalities due to the fact that there are fewer amenities for the tax base to support, and this means properties can be quite reasonable, for those who like the rural flavour.
If you are looking for privacy, you won't find a better place in Greater Victoria to look for it, but it doesn't mean you have to be alone. Citizens in this community are very supportive of one another, as is often the case in smaller centres, and there are a number of annual and ongoing community activities you may wish to participate in, like the Highlands Markets held the last Sunday of the month May through September where you can buy locally grown produce, fresh eggs and honey, or crafts. Maybe you would enjoy the opportunity to get together with your neighbours at the Highlands Coffee House, the second Saturday of the month October through August. Both events take place at the Caleb Pike Heritage Park, which is the site of many local happenings, from council meetings to the Easter Egg Hunt.


Interiors and retail agency ALM, embodies Marjolaine's curious and attentive imagination. It first launched in 2007 at the top of a hill above Saint Tropez overlooking the medieval village of Ramatuelle. The Ramatuelle location is of special importance to Marjolaine, as it is where she grew up, so it made sense to open three European-based galleries for ALM here. Marjolaine claims the rural setting is crucial to keeping herself and her unconventionally-inclined team grounded.
Fast-forward to 2018 and Marjolaine's agency, ALM, evolved and expanded and she opened her first Australian agency and showroom. Located in the leafy suburb of Woollahra in Sydney's east, ALM has found the perfect neighbourhood for Marjolaine's treasure trove collection. She has introduced new designers for the first time to Australia and plans to represent more unique artists she comes across along her travels.
ALM in Ramatuelle is made up of three entities which coincide with and support one another: three galleries with ever-changing exhibitions and eclectic art and furniture pieces, a chateau loft for fabrics and furnishings, and an design agency which is filled to the brim with fanciful objects and eccentric quirk.
The studio takes on a limited number of projects every year, none of which look alike. Marjolaine explains that with each assignment they "start with a blank page" and endeavour to push the boundaries whilst still paying close attention to the requirements of the client.


Oh, what a time to be alive! Some would like to say we are living in the last days because of everything happening around us. I am not here to debate whether we are or aren't, I just want to encourage you to get better and not bitter.
I could use my blog to talk about all of the crazy current events or the "hottest" topics, but instead I'd rather keep teh conversation and my eyes focused on the only constant; that which is Jesus Christ. Keeping my faith in HIM and not in this world helps me to be better and never bitter.
Keeping this focus does not mean that I am oblivious to my surroundings or what is happening in this world. It simply means that I do not place major value in those areas. I place value in prayer. I find myself praying for direction, praying about ways to be the light and the salt and not adding to the darkness.
Realizing of all of the things we are facing in these days can easily make you bitter and angry. But, I encourage you to look around and find ways to be and do better. Look for ways to enhance this world starting with your family, your neighborhood, your community, your online presence and much more. I recognize that this is much easier said than done. But, keeping this at the top of the goals list keeps you focused being the change you want to see.
They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."
I had so much fun taking these pictures in the park. This oh so lovely dress is from City Chic!


Not a sheep: Gordon Brown - liar?
"No 10 rejected claims Mr Brown misled Parliament while sources said the Treasury has ordered a leak inquiry.
Whitehall sources said an investigation would be launched into how the 22 page document, which was marked "confidential", was obtained by the Conservatives. "
No defence just a leak investigation announcement. Make no mistake, this is a major story and should form the basis of David Cameron's questions at the first PMQs of the next session of Parliament. Gordon Brown mislead the country and the House of Commons on several occasions and the BBC's lack of fervour is in stark contrast with how they would treat this news had it been a leading Conservative politician caught out.
Hansard is a little dry and the videos of old PMQs not always that easy to locate so I thought that a little exchange from a Gordon Brown news conference back in June might prove instructive. I first posted this on 6 June and it is video of The Spectator's Fraser Nelson asking Gordon Brown a simple question about proposed Labour cuts with the rider "please always be honest". Now watch the video, it's only short, contrast Gordon Brown's answer with what we know from the leaked Treasury documents and ask yourself "was Gordon Brown lying?".
At the time I blogged: Watch Fraser Nelson ask Gordon Brown the key question about the truth behind Gordon Brown's "Tory cuts" claim and see the colour drain from Gordon Brown's face as he realises who he's picked to ask a question and that Fraser Nelson is daring to impugn his honesty. Gordon Brown's reply is the usual dissembling that he is now famous for.
Fraser Nelson's column of the time still makes very interesting reading.
I saw Vince Cable on BBC News 24 (surprise, surprise!) playing this story down with a vengeance.
I'm becoming convinced that he's angling after the job of Chancellor of the Exchequer in the event of a hung parliament and a Lib-Lab coalition.
The man is forever strongly attacking the Conservatives but these days only ever attacks Labour mildly - usually after having first said that they had done 'the right thing' over something or other.


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Thread: Tribute Bands
talonmm
Went to the Paramount - a small to mid size venue on Long Island NY over the weekend and saw a Motley Crue and & Guns n Roses tribute bands. It got me thinking....
anyone here now or ever in a tribute band?
If the individual members of the tribute band look like the members in the real band, do you the musicians in the tribute group truly idolize their original counterpart, or do you think they see it as just an opportunity to be part of a band and it's more like being an actor in a play?
Would love to hear some experiences and what it's like to be in a tribute band and all the work that goes into this.
way down South.
Re: Tribute Bands
I've always been in cover/authoral bands, never in a tribute, but I got many friends who do play that way.
It is quite funny if you really like the band you tribute, because you're gonna have to play virtually all their songs and incorporate their style. Besides, people won't attend your gigs to see you improvise or create much. They want to see you play the songs they like the way they like them, just like the original artist does them.
I don't see it having anything to do with acting, I think it's more like adhering to a particular musical lifestyle. You can be yourself and yet tribute a band you really love, not because you want to be them, but because you're pretty much like them.
Like I said: if you like the artist, it's a VERY cool project to do.
Originally Posted by de Melo
It was hard for me to put together my thoughts coherently... I really did not mean "acting" but like you said, you really are not able to improvise or change things up. Additionally, you are under pressure to look as close as possible to the band member you are representing.
I wonder sometimes if someone joins a tribute band because they look the part, or perhaps the role they choose was available, yet they are not a diehard fan of the group.
I was a big fan of the Zeppelin tribute band "Physical Graffiti" in the late 80s and early 90s. They were great - better than great. They had the sound AND the look. Musically, they They could stretch out a tiny bit within the very large catalogue of Zeppelin material. They would perform either the studio or the live versions of songs as they saw fit. Stairway and The Song Remains The Same were performed live making use of the ES1275. Whole Lotta Love could be done after the studio or live with a short medley. They were great. I never understood Immigrant Song until I saw them open a show with it.
My sister brought up an interesting notion of tribute bands, or possibly folk/popular music in general: The recorded sound is the reference and not the sheet music.
The Fab Faux fits in to this discussion nicely, especially as artists doing a project. They perform the Beatles as recorded. Do not miss an opportunity to see the Fab Faux. I'd even suggest that you go out of your way and travel to see them. It will be worth it. I saw them do Abbey Road - as recorded. Whoa. Strings, brass and everything.
Michael Patrick
I'm in a Motorhead tribute band. We don't play all that often, but it's a blast when we do. Loud and proud!!
My guitar wants to kill your mama
Just curious. Is that a regular SSS strat or is there a mini humbucker thrown in?
Cool pic btw
guitplayer
Wizzconsin
Done a few gigs with SRA. But with just Jimmy Farrar singing.
And doing other bands in addition to Hatchett, I guess it was kinda a tribute band.
" Never Mind Your Face, just show us your card"
No, just the stock single coil. I know Fast Eddie had a humbucker in the bridge, but I didn't want to hack up one of my Strats. I use a pedal to slam the amp harder to make up for the lack of a humbucker.
I use a Les Paul for the Phil Campbell-era tunes...
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I'm in a Les Dawson tribute band
You're never alone with a schizophrenic
Blue97FXSTC
I was in a Skynyrd tribute band from 1989 to 1994.
Three guitars, bass, drums, keys, lead singer, two chicks backup, FOH + two additional crew.
We didn't try to look like the original band (it's not like they had a look, really).
Certainly we were all fans of the music, some more so than others.
Speaking for myself, I wouldn't say I idolized Skynyrd, but their songs and guitar parts were definitely part of my early musical influences.
Our band took the time to learn the songs note-for-note, and performed them as per the One From The Road album, mostly.
The guitarists didn't each cop one player's parts on all tunes, but instead split the work for each song as we saw fit.
The best parts:
A built in audience - I can't think of one show where we didn't kill.
The money was great, and we played some great rooms and festivals.
The worst part - no improv (much like Skynyrd, actually).
We played all over NE Ohio, Western PA, and Western NY.
Most fun show - we headlined the Music Alley Festival (St Petersburg, PA) in 1991 in front of 10,000 people.
That was a big time for tribute bands, and there were several great ones on that circuit.
It seemed like a new one popped up every week.
Wish You Were Here (Floyd) and Zoso (Zep) are two that I can recall, and WYWH are STILL together and performing!
We had so much fun, and although it was a long time ago, those band-mates have become life-long friends.
I couldn't imagine doing it again now, but as a young man it was awesome.
Here's a crappy picture from 1992 at our rehearsal hall in Cleveland, OH.
That room was so cold in the winter you had to keep the beer in the fridge to keep it from freezing!
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Longevity is the key to success.
Originally Posted by Michael Patrick
You're just like me, partner. Strats should be SSS.
Interesting topic.
I was recruited to play in a Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers tribute 6 years ago to play the Mike Campbell stuff. At first, the concept of being in a tribute act seemed kind of odd, but I was convinced to do it and I am really glad I took the plunge. Today, my band, The Pettybreakers http://pettybreakers.com, is busy playing nice venues and making decent money. (put "Pettybreakers" into the search bar on YouTube and you'll get many pages of live performances)
It's not easy to learn and play the songs note-for-note and we've chosen to have everyone stick to their part and "make it sound like the record". We also take the time to make sure we have the tones dialed in as close as possible. My bandmates all have great ears. Yes, it is an acting role to some extent and we do make the attempt to at least resemble the look and/or style of the members of the real band. This IS show business after all and the talent buyers and promoters expect a certain level of execution in terms of musicianship, appearance and showmanship. I've been very fortunate to have the opportunity to play notable venues with bandmates who are not only outstanding musicians, but also great guys who are easy and fun to be around while out on the road. Luckily, everyone's ego remains in check and we have no drama, no substance issues, no emotional baggage or other behavior that typically plagues rock bands. Everyone is professional, shows up early, sober and is always prepared.
Also, as luck would have it, I already owned much of the vintage gear necessary for the part. The "Tom Petty" in the group and I are the founding members and it's taken a while to get the right guys, but we've been with the current lineup for nearly 3 years and it continues to be a great ride. I was formerly in a busy, local band playing 4-hour gigs in crappy bars/clubs. That experience allowed lots of room for improvisation, but I'll take playing better venues with better players, making a lot more money and never playing more than 120 minutes every time, even if it means I have to stick to the script. There are some songs here and there where some of us can take some liberties, but it's got to be within the style of the real band and relatively short. The audience isn't there to hear us improvise. They're there to hear the songs the way they always have.
Judging by the size of the crowds top-tier tribute bands are able to draw, it appears that the public is very accepting of the concept. Some bands are no longer performing live for various reasons and those that do have expensive tickets and don't come around all that often. Tributes are a way for fans to have a live music experience of material they already know and love at a more reasonable price and at a location that's usually more convenient.
For me, it's been a blast and I savor the experience, knowing it could all end at any time for a number of reasons. In the meantime, I'm thankful for my role as an "accidental mockstar"!
"The surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that it has never tried to contact us."
- Bill Watterson, creator of the comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes".
Originally Posted by mingus
Wow, hope you come to Huntington Long Island and Play the Paramount! Sounds like a great night!
Strat God
It's like being in a play. Learn the part, live the part, become the part.
Money's is probably the best you can get but you really have to be a certain kind of player...original and improv just doesn't exist in that world.
God Bless Single-Malt Scotch.
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South of Dallas
If you can keep sane while doing it, it's probably a great way to increase your chops. I would imagine the guy who plays guitar in Japan's "Mr. Jimmy" Zeppelin cover band would be great on sessions for any producer who wants some roaring lead guitar, for example.
This was a dress rehearsal before our first gig...
At the risk of committing the high Internet crime of necroposting, I'm reviving this thread because last night at the Granbury (TX) Theatre, I saw "Liverpool Legends," a Beatles tribute band put together in the early 2000s by Louise Harrison, George Harrison's Illinois-based older sister. (The faux-George was originally a trader on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade before being tapped to step into the quiet one's Beatle boots.)
The band has a regular stint in Branson, MO when not touring and playing Beatles conventions. While they added contemporary references (there was at one point a joke about a Billy Ray Cyrus song), they had the Beatles' thick Liverpudlian accents down cold; the closest they came to breaking character was when the audience laughed at a joke that "George" told while dressed up in White Album-era togs, he replied "Don't make me laugh too hard -- it'll make me mustache come off!" It must be very difficult to stay in character -- down to the accent -- for a whole gig, particularly when the inevitable disasters such a string breaking or an amp dying occur.
Here's a photo of the lads dressed up in the Beatles' Shea Stadium rigs. Pardon the lack of detail; I was in the rafters and only had my iPad.
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c_wester
I do understand the need to learn songs.
But I also dont think you should f*ck the neighbour's wife or paint his paintings.
Make your own music.
Les Paul Forum Co-Owner
Lost in the Ozarks [again]
The band has a regular stint in Branson, MS when not touring and playing Beatles conventions.
Actually, it is in Branson Missouri [Mo].
More and more tribute bands are playing there, amongst many live musical performance theaters daily.
Here's a video interview with Louise and "George" [Marty Scott].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YevWURDfQVc
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Originally Posted by c_wester
I do understand the need to learn songs. But I also dont think you should f*ck the neighbour's wife or paint his paintings.
The Beatles' PR man Derek Taylor said that they worked in "the industry of human happiness," and the audience that I saw on Friday night seemed very happy indeed – the people to the left of me in the wing of the balcony were a group of three couples, each celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, and dancing up a storm. I'd much rather toil along making my own music than working in a tribute band, but I can't knock these guys for making a living playing legendary music that we all grew up listening to.
Thanks, fixed. To paraphrase the legendary Senator Blutarsky, was it over when the Germans bombed Mississippi?
Originally Posted by talonmm
You're in luck! We'll be coming to the Paramount Theater, Long Island on Friday, October 5th, then the Rivers Casino in Schenectady on Oct 6th.
We're also doing a tour leg on the east coast later this month at Havana, New Hope, PA (6/28), Norwood Theater outside of Boston (6/29) and The Iridium in NYC (6/30).
Much easier said than done. When we started out 8 or 9 years ago, we had a drummer and keyboard player who both shared your views and ultimately chose to leave the band. Now that we are established, touring the country playing great venues for decent paydays, they've changed their tune and regret their hasty decisions based on maintaining "artistic purity". In the meantime, we were able to replace them with superior musicians who "get" the whole tribute concept.
If you go to the symphony for a program of Beethoven and Mozart, do you really expect them to show up? Of course not. Yet those highly trained classical musicians are left playing covers and their patrons couldn't be happier. Great music stands on its own when reproduced by skilled players. The whole point of a tribute act is to faithfully recreate the music and the vibe in a live setting. Fortunately, people still like to go out and hear their favorite music played live. Judging from the venues we are so privileged to be able to play (and the ticket sales, our shows usually sell out), I'd say that audiences are fully behind the concept as well. I don't think anyone is saying that tribute acts are better then the originals, but if a concert experience of the original artist(s) is not in the cards (death, broken up, injury, retired, ticket prices too expensive, etc), then a quality tribute is the usually the best option. There are a lot of extremely talented tribute acts out there that truly deliver the goods -- sometimes better than the original in terms of being able to sound like the original recordings. Most people in the audience don't give a shit about an improvised solo or other deviation. They want to experience the songs played live the way they sound on the radio.
Pat Boyack
The Palace of the King
Not my bag. I don't want to see a copy or a tribute. I've seen the originals. That goes for any band or artist. Now, I will admit that being a Blues guitarist for many many years meant me copying the styles of many legends. So I was, you could say in a cover band or bands.
Mingus did make a very good point about classical music in a way but it's not the same. Beethoven and Mozart were composers, not performers (although the "Moz" was very accomplished). The players in tribute bands are like classical musicians. They reproduce a piece of music. Bottom line.
What *I* hate are the so called tribute bands that don't put very much effort into their product. You can't have a 300lb guy with his head shaved in a Pearl Jam tribute. Or a guy playing Angus (yes you are PLAYING the part of Angus) in an AC/DC tribute band being 6'1". That's stupid. I have seen tribute bands who don't even dress the part or try to. In 1989 I spent 3 weeks playing in Tokyo and there was a Beatles tribute down the street playing in a club that looked just like the Cavern Club. These guys dressed like the Fab Four, they played the same guitars and amps too. Shit, I would see them hanging out during the day STILL playing the part. There was a Who tribute band I witnessed 13 years ago at BB King's in NYC. I swear the singer looked just like Roger D and the band playing period correct gear. THAT is a TRIBUTE band. Both of these units put a lot of work into what they did.
....and one last thing and I'm sure I'll burn somebody's ass - You are not an "artist" if you are in a tribute band. You are a musician. Artists create art.
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"Interview with Texas-based guitarist Pat Boyack"
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Originally Posted by Pat Boyack
Pat said it, I believe it, and that settles it.
I remember hearing Jimmy Buffet tell a woman who kept screaming out 'requests', "I ain't a fucking human jukebox, lady".
If you're in a copy band, you're a human jukebox.
ourmaninthenorth
Blighty.
I've never learned a single song all the way through, not a single one.
I've never played the same thing twice.
I play to an audience of one, from the heart, for the heart. Never, ever, for approval. I personally don't give a shite what anyone thinks of what I'm doing.
I always do my own thing, in music as in life. This shit is personal.
Music isn't my living, it's my life.
I don't flatter myself that the music that I've lived with for decades...possibly 100,000+ separate pieces, hasn't affected what comes out of my heart when I'm on the job.
Don't much care for labels, but Musician will do.
I'm just a speck of sand on a fookin big musical beach, with the elements constantly shifting the combinations about.
Shakespeare walks into a pub, the Landlord says "get out, you're Bard"
Originally Posted by ourmaninthenorth
Turn these words into a song and then you're also a song writer.
SpencerD
Tragedy. The best heavy metal Bee Gees tribute band in the tri-state area beyotches! ---
We Are The People We Have Been Waiting For
Originally Posted by SpencerD
I just threw up in my mouth a little.
Originally Posted by Xpensive Wino
No you didn't. You like that!
EDIT --- I forgot the smiley XW --- oops!
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I think it all depends upon the entertainment value at the time.
About a decade ago, my wife and I took the kids on one of our semi-annual pilgrimages to Disney World in Orlando.
We were in Epcot, and were doing the walk around the lake visiting "country" after "country." Anyway, we got to England, and while the kids went in the little pub for fish & chips, I wandered over and to my surprise, saw a Beatles tribute band performing in a gazebo. I thought it was a "live" recording at first.
They were dressed in "Hard Days Night"-era garb, and reasonably looked the part. They were good. Harmonies were right, sound was mixed right, and they were having a good time. Most of all, they did the songs justice.
It was all my wife and kids could do to pull me out of there. That was special.
But then again, there's this:
I can respect the fact that they put a lot into it.
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TC Attorneys Maintain $8M Judgment on Appeal
June 22, 2017 - Houston attorneys Kevin Risley and Andrew Johnson maintained an $8 million fraud judgment on behalf of their client in the Dallas Court of Appeals. The case involved a $20 million private jet purchased by the client from Bombardier. After discovering that the jet's engines, which were allegedly new, had a storied repair history, the client sued for fraud. Tanya White, another Houston attorney, secured a judgment for $3 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitives before it was taken to appeal.
On appeal, Bombardier retained the Hankinson Law Firm, who challenged the fraud finding, evidentiary support for the compensatory damages, and constitutionality of the punitive award. The Dallas Court issued an opinion fully affirming the judgment.
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Juliana Lane
8 Year Anniversary of "Dance in the Rain"
Wow wow wow. I can hardly believe that December 5th was 8 𝙬𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 since I released my first studio album.
I was so thrilled to have my first song air on the radio on the Kids Cookie Break show.
The first time it aired, my family and I were on our way to vacation in Ocean City.
When we started driving out of the radio station's range, we pulled the car over and found a spot where we could still hear the show.
We waited there and listened to all the songs play on the radio, including my song "Expectations" that I wrote when I was 14 years old.
There are so many fun surprises in life and that was a really cool moment for me as I was only at the start of my music journey.
Thanks for being a part of that WJTL Radio.
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Lynn Lawson - Reception/Administration Clerk, commenced April 2015.
I am sociable and outgoing and love trying new places to eat and drink, especially if it's spontaneous. Family and friends are important to me and I enjoy meeting up as often as I can. I love travelling and living life to the full.


Running shoes need to be comfortable and fit your foot type. Check the width of the shoe and the pronation type to find a suitable shoe. This category is also known as running.
The wrong running shoes can cause problems from the feet and ankles, right up to your hips and back. Follow this guide to choosing the right shoes, and a large part of your body will thank you for it.
When you try on a shoe, focus first on how the heel feels. Once the shoe is laced, the heel should be well secured but not so tight you can't wiggle your toes. Your big toe should have about half a centimetre of breathing space above it, and as your feet swell during a run, factor in some space for this as well. And always try on a running shoe while wearing a running sock, as they're thicker than dress socks and give a better indication of how well the shoe will fit when you're running in it.
Most running shoes have a breathable mesh material on the top which is great if you run in a warm and dry climate. However, if you live somewhere cool and rainy, you might opt for a shoe that offers more water protection. Choosing a breathable or water-resistant shoe will add to your comfort, as will good foam or cushioning in the sole and superior upper materials. Synthetic leather in the upper, EVA in the midsole, and carbon rubber in the sole are a good combination.
Choose the best shoes you can afford, and ask for expert advice when trying them on. One final tip: try shoes at the end of the day when your feet are at their most swollen. That will give you a good idea of how they'll feel when you're running.


RGV Kiss to Sr Politician VH ! - Morphed..
Arjun Reddy is the latest movie in Tollywood and the kissing poster of this movie has created much hype for this movie. This movie which released yesterday, has become successful and VH - RGV war of words and counters have really helped this movie and it went to the extent of challenging eachother. Now, a photo of RGV kisssing VH is going viral and this photo is not a real one, but a morphed one. Watch the video for more details.


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NHL: We'll have some interesting games this year
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NHLPA Executive Director Gary Bettman is on the hunt for some interesting NHL games this season.
In fact, he has a number of games in mind for fans.
Bettman announced on Thursday the league will host "two of the best games in the NHL, and I have the highest hopes for each."
That's not a typo: Two of the top games in a league with a total of more than 1,400 games will be played.
The first game, which Bettman said will be the NHL All-Star Game, will take place on Jan. 31 in Detroit.
Bettman says the Detroit game will be a "tournament-style, full-contact, physical, fun" game.
Bertman said the league is looking for a new format to play in for the All-Stars.
He said it would be similar to the NHLPA's All-star game, and would be "very competitive."
The NHL is also looking at hosting a game in a different city than its All- Star Game in the future.
The league has had a lot of success in this area, with the New Jersey Devils hosting a World Cup of Hockey game at Nassau Coliseum in 2016.
There is one other game that Bettman mentioned on Thursday that is being considered, though Bettman declined to name it.
The NHL has been planning a World War II game in 2018, and the league has also been looking into a game to celebrate the centennial of the United States of America.
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Total Addressable Market (TAM) is a concept used by management and investors to define the maximum market opportunity that is available to a business or a company. TAM analysis is most often used as part of a top-down analysis of market share but is equally useful to bottom-up value investors as a sense check for their assumptions, especially over a longer-term forecast horizon. One of the core challenges of investing is that forecasts of the future tend to deviate from reality (to a greater or lesser extent, for that is the nature of risk) yet TAM analysis can help ground a forecast by establishing the boundaries of reasonableness.
Unless investors have a quantifiable, replicable edge in forecasting the future, they should stick to as few assumptions as necessary to value a given investment opportunity (but no fewer) to minimise the risk of compounding forecasting errors. However, current and future TAM is something that investors should always try to forecast where appropriate, even if said forecast may appear difficult or unreliable. The act of forecasting in and of itself can at times be as insightful as the forecast itself.
Forecasting an addressable market opportunity need not be complicated nor overly scientific. Oftentimes, investors are not analysing companies that are pioneering entirely new industries. Even fast-growing tech disruptors that appear to be upending entire industries seldom forge new ground. In fact, TAM analysis is an especially important sense check to employ when forecasting the growth of rapidly-growing businesses, as the effect of compounding high growth rates over a long time horizon can lead to outlandish forecasts.
Facebook and other social media companies have created services and platforms without precedent and (most) continue to grow revenue at double-digit rates, yet their ad-driven business models tie their addressable opportunity to the total advertising market, which depending on the country is growing at a much slower single-digit pace. Amazon effectively pioneered e-commerce in the US and has grown at double-digits for decades, yet its main addressable market in the US is total retail sales of $5 trillion growing at 3% per annum. Total advertising or retail sales growth is much more straightforward to forecast as they are mature industries, and form the upper bound of reasonableness for company-specific forecasts. Instead of wasting time agonising over revenue forecasts for a specific company in a vacuum, a quick estimate of the future TAM can lay the issue to rest. That is to say, if your Facebook advertising revenue or Amazon retail GMV forecast in 2030 implies unrealistically high market share or indeed exceeds the TAM altogether, your growth assumptions are probably too aggressive.
The other benefit of performing TAM analysis, especially when investing in multiple companies within the same industry, is ensuring the forecasts are compatible across the companies. For example, if you are invested in both Facebook and Google on the basis they achieve certain forecast advertising revenue profiles over time yet these forecasts together sum to more than the advertising TAM, then it is unlikely that both investments will unfold according to your hypotheses.
There are of course challenges to estimating TAMs. For instance, take Amazon Web Services, Amazon's even-faster growing cloud business. Cloud computing is a truly new industry that is still in its growth phase, and it is difficult to define the existing TAM let alone forecast what it might grow to in five or ten years' time. This is especially the case if there is one dominant business responsible for the lion's share of incremental industry growth, such that the TAM grows because the business grows, rather than the business occupying a subset of the TAM. An unduly conservative TAM estimate may result in missed investment opportunities.
A similar challenge arises when a company can consistently expand the number of markets its products and services can address. A case in point is Adobe, which on one hand consistently expanded the use cases of its Marketing Cloud service and thus expanded its addressable markets, and on the other hand benefited from the secular increase in creatives and creators (driven by the internet and social media) that greatly expanded the addressable market for its Creative Cloud software beyond its initially-intended audience.
But the most prominent danger of TAM analysis is overestimating the addressable market, either by forecasting faster market growth than is actually achieved, or by defining a wider market than the company or business can realistically address. If bottom-up company-specific forecasts are sense checked against an overstated TAM, it can create a false sense of comfort or margin of safety and lead to overvaluing an investment opportunity.
Nonetheless, despite its several shortcomings, TAM analysis is a useful tool for investors to have in their arsenal. Because bottom-up fundamental investors spend so much time down in the weeds so to speak, it is easy to become too myopic and lose sight of the forest for the trees. Stepping back and contemplating the total market opportunity available to a company is a quick way for investors to see the bigger picture and check whether their forecasts of the future are grounding in reality today.


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Research conducted by Opinium on behalf of Vouchercodes shows over three in five Brits are feeling positive about their personal finances for the coming year.
The poll conducted between the 28th of December and the 2nd of January reflects a cautious optimism for the coming 2019 financial year. Over three in five (62%) say they feel confident about their personal finances, and a further 29% believe their outlook will actually improve this year.
In a similar 2018 poll, Brits said they were planning to save £233 per month over the course of the year – and this has increased by 7% to £250 this year.
Brits are planning to prioritise spending on experiences over material possessions (24%), aiming to spend less on meals out, expensive groceries and socialising in bars, and more on holidays (38%) and paying off personal debts (16%).
Although, the story is not completely one-sided. Just over a quarter (27%) believe their finances will worsen in 2019, citing rises in food prices (60%), anxiety over household bills (56%) and uncertainty over Brexit (50%) as the main causes for concern.
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Meeting for FOSS Advocacy Coalition
by Sanchia de Souza — last modified Feb 18, 2009 01:33 PM
A half-day meeting to discuss a FOSS advocacy coalition and items for immediate action
from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM
The Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore
The Centre for Internet and Society, on behalf of Anivar Aravind, Gurumurthy K, Renuka Prasad, Sunil Abraham, and Vinay Sreenivasa, invites you to a half-day meeting to discuss a FOSS advocacy coalition and items for immediate action by such a coalition.
Many of us have been advocating for several years the adoption of FOSS applications and platforms, and FOSS related advocacy has been gathering momentum. Last year, we had advocacy processes relating to software patents and the OOXML debate, apart from RMS and Eben Moglen visiting various places in India sharing their views on FOSS.
Yet we do have a long way to go before FOSS is widely used in India. We believe that bringing together different groups of actors (who believe in the principles of Free Software), including academic institutions, NGOs and CBOs, research and advocacy groups, professional associations, and FOSS enterprises providing services in different areas as development, training, support and maintenance, will help in supporting and cohering a positive discourse in favour of FOSS.
Some of us feel that a loose national coalition of such individuals/organisations and associations should be formed to work towards the widespread adoption and promotion of FOSS. Such a network of organisations working along a broad consensus on promoting FOSS will provide stronger and more effective responses to events relating to FOSS and initiate more proactive actions than individuals or institutions acting in isolation.
The proposed agenda for the meeting is a discussion as follows:
Formation of a national coalition of organisations advocating for FOSS
The goals, scope, priorities, approaches, structures, issues/risks, alternatives, resources for such a coalition, name of the coalition, etc, will be discussed.
Working with government departments and public sector units advocating them to adopt and promote FOSS
When we speak individually to any of our contacts/departments in the government, the impact may not be significant. However, if we send collective representations to departments such as the e-Governance, IT, Education, and RDPR departments, and seek meetings to explain the issue and the advantages of FOSS, it would help and motivate them to look at the issue in depth.
FOSS initiatives in the country, including the Gujarat ICT in schools program
Many state governments across India are in different stages of adoptiong FOSS, and we can share our understanding and views on the current situation. The Gujarat government, for instance, is implementing a 500-crore ICT plan in school education program but have not yet taken a final decision on whether to use FOSS. There are also plans for a FOSS workshop in Delhi, to which different groups, including political parties and government officials could be exposed to discussions of the advantages of adopting and promoting FOSS.
FOSS initiatives in Karnataka
There are also some initiatives in Karnataka for which we can work together to help in the adoption of FOSS. We have an informal request for a proposal for a pilot project to train government staff and vendor staff in Bangalore on the GNU/Linux platform that has been chosen for the ICT in schools program. We also need to work on the issue of using Nudi on FOSS. A serious impediment to getting the government to use FOSS is that Nudi works only on MS Windows and not on FOSS distributions. Lastly, we should explore what could be done to help VTU adopt FOSS over proprietary technologies. Engineering colleges adopting FOSS will have a significant impact on the creation of the FOSS ecosystem in the state.
We can also discuss other means and methods for the promotion of FOSS.
Please email in your suggestions and ideas on the agenda for the meeting. If you are interested in participating in the coalition, but are unable to attend the meeting, please do let us know.
Sunday, 22 February, 2009; 3.00-6.00 pm
Centre for Internet and Society, No. D2, 3rd Floor, Sheriff Chambers, 14, Cunningham Road, Bangalore - 560052
For a map, please click here.
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Simply turn on/off lights using your phone (over WiFi).
Have a microcontroller connected to a relay that acts as a switch in the wiring loop. I didn't have a spare arduino and didn't have enough time to program one. So, I decided to use a BeagleBone Black instead. I have a wifi dongle attached to it and the relays are connected to one of the GPIOs.
I used Flask for accepting a POST request at a URI and triggered a bash script using the python module sh. It allows me to run commands directly without having to use subprocess.
Now the thing about the ARM processors is that they rely on device trees. Device tree in simple words "A structure for describing hardware". It's passed to the processor when you boot. Anyway, so dt that I am using on the BBB allows me to symlink the gpio with a /dev driver. And I can just write IN or OUT to describe the basic nature of the GPIO.
My flask script was rudimentary. Simply one URI that accepts a POST request with values OFF or ON and turns the relays off or on.
As I mentioned, I am relying heavily on sh module.
I have them as different scripts because it's easier to debug.
I then built a simple Tasker Scene that has two buttons that trigger the two tasks. The scene only triggers when it's on my home Wifi Network. So no accidental requests. The only problem is that Tasker didn't resolve BIND .local addresses. I had to give it an IP that it had on the network.
That's not too much of a problem because it's ON persistently. I have no reason to turn it off. I should however write an INIT script that boots up the server. I'll paste the code on github and link it later.
Oh now the next step is to use AutoVoice to control lights by saying "Ok Google".


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Grow is about personal growth from a perspective of "being". Through writing "Grow", lead vocalist Mike Raj, discovered his own definition of what it means to grow.
To "Grow" means to work every day to be more empathetic and sensitive; listening more instead of talking; being more selfless than selfish. These are the recipes for growth in "being" – well, mine at least.
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Taiwan News interviews outgoing Israeli envoy
After four years serving in Taipei, ISECO Director Asher Yarden discusses Taiwan-Israel relations
By Duncan DeAeth, Taiwan News, Staff Reporter
Asher Yarden,Director of the Israel Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei Asher Yarden,Director of the Israel Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei (Taiwan News photo)
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) -- The Israeli envoy to Taiwan, Asher Yarden, has been serving as the chief of the Israel Economic and Cultural Office (ISECO) in Taipei since summer of 2015. After four years of promoting ties between Taiwan and Israel, his tour of duty will be coming to a close in early August.
As Yarden prepares to return to his home of Jerusalem, Taiwan News was able to catch up with him for a brief interview. In the interview, conducted on Wednesday (July 17), Yarden shared his experience in Taiwan and his insights on the state of relations between the country and his own.
Taiwan News (TN): Hello, thank you for taking the time to do this interview. First, how long have you been serving as the Israeli envoy to Taipei? What was your impression of Taiwan when you first took up the post, and how has that impression changed over the past few years?
Well, I began serving in Taipei from July 2015, and I was very happy that I had been given the opportunity to serve the foreign ministry here. From the first day I arrived, I recall there was a nice vibe in the air here. I felt very content and was deeply impressed, first and foremost, with the wonderful people here in Taiwan. Also with the safety and beautiful scenery all around the island.
I have definitely developed a strong attachment to Taiwan. This is a very dynamic and interesting place. It feels like my time in Taiwan has passed very quickly. It is surprising to think that four years have gone by. I can tell you this clearly, Taiwan has far exceeded my expectations, and I knew it was going to be an excellent experience from the very beginning.
TN: Have there been any significant developments in Taiwan-Israel relations during your time as representative in Taipei?
Yes, yes, Israel and Taiwan really have established solid relations in recent years. We have seen a lot of great developments during my time serving here. The most significant development, and one that I am very proud I was able to witness and contribute to, was Taiwan's adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Under the Ma administration, Taiwan began commemorating the day on Jan. 27, 2016, and has continued to honor the occasion with an official state address every year since under the Tsai administration. I really praise the leadership of Taiwan's government for taking an active role in promoting this. Witnessing and being part of this event attended by the President in my first year here was really very moving and a wonderful memory that I will cherish.
Another highlight of the past few years was the Taiwan International Book Exhibition, where Israel was the special country exhibit. This was a great event that really showcased Israeli culture and creativity.
Taiwan has also increased its presence in Israel. The Taiwan External Trade Development Council, or TAITRA, recently opened its 63rd overseas trade office in Tel Aviv in February. This highlights the continuously improving economic ties and potential of Taiwan-Israel relations. Likewise, with both countries heavily invested in pursuing new technologies, Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology now has a permanent representative office in the country as well, one of only 16 such offices worldwide.
TN: What kinds of activities or programs has ISECO sponsored or assisted with in Taiwan during your time here?
Well ISECO wants to increase Israel's profile here in Taiwan, and to do that I have been pushing for more publications in Chinese on Israel and Judaism, as well as translations of works by popular Israeli authors. I think the book exhibition in 2018 was a great showcase of our efforts to promote Israel's culture in Taiwan.
During my years here, we have had some really great publications made available for Taiwanese readers, including novels, travel guides, cookbooks, children's books, and of course books on history, religion, and politics. I even had the honor of writing the forward for several of these translated publications.
Yarden with books published in Taiwan and promoted by ISECO (Taiwan News photo)
TN: What have been some of your most memorable experiences during your time in Taiwan?
There have been so many great experiences, but as I mentioned, being here to see Taiwan commemorate the International Holocaust Memorial Day for the first time in 2016 was very special to me.
Another memory that stands out was this past May, on the eve of Israel's 71st Independence Day. I saw lights on Taipei 101 light up to show the Israeli flag and share a "Happy Birthday" message in Hebrew and in Chinese. That was very special to me and to every one here at ISECO. Israel's participation in the Taipei book exhibition was really a great time. We had over 15 guests from Israel flown in for the event, with special events, traditional food, and even traditional folk music that brought so much enjoyment, getting everyone to dance. That was a great time.
Then of course, there were my travels all around Taiwan. I have seen so much of this beautiful country, the mountains and coastlines. I will never forget Taroko Gorge. It is just incredible scenery all around. But really, I can tell you, what always made the travel better is without a doubt the amazing people of Taiwan. Everywhere we went, no matter their background, Taiwanese people have really impressed me with their kindness.
TN: In what areas do you think the Israel-Taiwan relationship is particularly strong? In what areas do you see room for improvement?
Like I mentioned, relations right now are very good. On a cultural level there is definitely increasing interest in both directions, because I think both have a lot in common. Business ties between the countries are improving rapidly, and tourism has also been increasing. But bilateral tourism has not been increasing as quickly as I would like.
Hopefully, in the coming years, an airline might see the benefit in providing a direct flight between Taipei and Tel Aviv. In my view, this could really boost tourism potential in both countries. I would like to see more Taiwanese tourists and businessmen come to Israel. We invite everyone to visit Israel. You really should come see what a beautiful place it is.
TN: You mentioned that Taiwanese society and Israeli society have a lot in common? Can you elaborate on that?
Well, we often refer to Israel as a "start-up nation," and you could say Taiwan really shares that characteristic. Taiwan is an impressive democracy that has thrived in a political environment that has been very challenging. In a similar way, Israel has also prospered despite a harsh political environment. While Taiwan is an island geographically, with a near-constant threat from a powerful neighbor, in Israel's situation, it may also be considered an island in a cultural sense and in many ways an economic sense as well.
From my perspective, I think these similarities have led to an appreciation and admiration among Taiwanese people for Israel's situation, and the same for the Israeli people's view of Taiwan. In the case of both Taiwan and Israel, 70 years ago I don't think anyone on Earth could have guessed how prosperous and democratic they would become given their respective situations. Today, we see two countries that each have a positive global impact that is very disproportionate to their size and population. This is very remarkable.
Israel exhibit as special guest at 2018 Taipei International Book Exhibition (photo courtesy of ISECO)
TN: Are there many Taiwanese companies investing in Israel currently? Do you expect that to change anytime soon? Why or why not?
There are quite a few companies in Israel. Moving forward, I see great trade potential between the two. Currently, Taiwan is Israel's 17th largest trading partner, with bilateral trade measuring about US$1.6 billion last year and increasing steadily. The trade relationship is also very balanced, with Israel selling only slightly more to Taiwan than the other way around.
Taiwanese companies in Israel are also very diverse. There are many small and medium-size enterprises with good market shares in a variety of competitive industries, which is very good for growth prospects.
As we both pursue cutting-edge technologies, Israel is providing expertise and quality products in terms of software programs and applications related to autonomous vehicles, fintech, cyber- security. Meanwhile, Taiwan is a great source of component manufacturing for a lot of new tech. But Taiwan is also becoming less and less reliant on manufacturing, and is in a place to begin branching out into IoT and AI-related products. I would say there is a very synergistic relationship with a lot of potential for future partnerships.
Some promising industries are medical devices and automotive technologies. Also technologies related to water treatment and supply, where Israel really excels.
TN: After you finish your tour of duty in Taipei, will you continue in the foreign service? Or do you plan to retire or pursue a new direction outside of government? Will you ever return to Taiwan for a visit?
Well, after I return and have a short rest, I will report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and see if they have a new position in mind for me. But I can also say that I am looking forward to returning and spending some time with my family in my hometown of Jerusalem.
Although at the same time, as much as I am looking forward to returning home, I feel like I am equally unprepared to leave Taiwan. This has been an exceptional place to live, and I have had so many great experiences here. As for returning to Taiwan, I would say there is a very good chance I will find time to visit Taiwan again.
TN: Any comment on cross-strait relations? Are you optimistic about Taiwan's future, either economically or politically?
I certainly am optimistic. While Israel officially maintains the One-China policy, our relationship with Taiwan continues to strengthen economically, culturally, academically, and in many other ways. This is only going to continue. Taiwan is a wonderful, dynamic place with a lot of potential.
I have witnessed some dramatic political shifts in my time here, and it is difficult to say what may happen in the future. But I believe that what is going on here with cross-strait relations is really one of the most significant issues in the world today.
My experience and impression of Taiwan has certainly exceeded my own expectations. And I hope for the brightest of futures for Taiwan and its relationship with Israel.
Taiwan has been like a second home to me, and I am thankful to the people of Taiwan for showing my family such hospitality during our time here. If there are four words to describe Taiwan, I would say "beautiful island, beautiful people."
Mr. Yarden, thank you very much for doing this interview, and thank you for your service and support for Taiwan. Taiwan News wishes you all the best in your future endeavors.
For those interested in more information on Israel, visit the official website of the Israel Economic and Cultural Office or follow them on social media.
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The 37th annual W. Eugene Smith Grant for Humanistic Photography is now open for entries. Each year, this $30,000 grant is presented to a photographer whose past work and proposed project follows the tradition and humanistic approach to storytelling as W. Eugene Smith.
In addition, the Smith Fund will present Fellowships to other photographers whose work is deemed outstanding, and the annual Howard Chapnick Grant for leadership will honor professionals in fields ancillary to photojournalism such as picture editing.
In 2015, Matt Black was the winner with his series, "The Geography of Poverty". His project takes a hard look at poverty in America and challenges leaders and citizens alike to understand the level of inequality that exists. Its objective is to look at the cost and consequences of poverty and help facilitate fundamental changes in society and narrow the distance between the haves and have-nots.


There is no global corruption that they are not behind"
The Jews are "the people of falsehood"
"Among the Jews we find nothing but corruption and depravity"
A judge in the Palestinian Authority's Islamic court system taught that Jews "dance and live on the body parts of others, and on the blood of others," and that "there is no global corruption that their rabbis did not allow." The Antisemitic Shari'ah Judge, Muhannad Abu Rumi, spouted this hatred on official PA TV earlier this month.
Muhannad Abu Rumi: "[Khan Al-Ahmar is] holy land. We know its value, and not them [Jews], the foreigners, the fabricators of history, who dance and live on the body parts of others, and on the blood of others. Read their history: There is no global corruption that they are not behind. There is no global corruption that their rabbis did not allow..."
Later in his sermon, Abu Rumi echoed Mahmoud Abbas' advisor on Religious Affairs Mahmoud Al-Habbash, who has stated that the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis/Jews is the battle between "good" vs. "evil," and that Israel represents the "culture of Satan" in the battle against "Islamic culture in all its splendor and human glory."
Muhannad Abu Rumi: "The war is not only over this strip of land, as you all know the Jews want everything and not just a part [of it]... There have always been two camps in history: the camp of truth and the camp of falsehood. The people of falsehood see themselves as those who rule over everything... Among the Jews we find nothing but corruption and depravity."
Both Al-Habbash and Abu Rumi serve as Shari'ah judges in the PA's Islamic court system. Al-Habbash is Supreme Shari'ah Judge and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Shari'ah Justice. It is noteworthy - and alarming - that both these two religious PA officials include antisemitic messages in their teachings to the Palestinian public - 97% of whom answer in polls that for them religion is "very important."
Another Antisemite in the PA with an official position is Imad Hamato, who preached hatred of Jews on his weekly program on Islam on official PA TV, and whose teachings Abbas endorsed by appointing him to an educational position, heading Gaza's Al-Azhar Institutes. Palestinian Media Watch has documented that Hamato teaches that Jews are the reason for everything that is bad in the world. He taught that "humanity will never live in comfort as long as the Jews are causing devastating corruption throughout the land... If a fish in the sea fights with another fish, I am sure the Jews are behind it."
As can be seen from the opinions and teachings of these three PA religious officials, two of whom received their appointments directly from Mahmoud Abbas, vicious Antisemitism is a fundamental part of the Palestinian Authority worldview. PMW documented that Abbas' advisor on Islam, Mahmoud Al-Habbash, one of the three people cited above, preached that the current battle with Israel over Jerusalem is the beginning of the battle for the destruction of Israel and the Jews. As long as the PA teaches its very religious population that the battle with Israel is not merely over territory, but that Palestinians and all Muslims have an Islamic obligation to fight and destroy Jews - because they are responsible for all evil in the world - a peace process can never succeed, in fact, it can't even begin.
PA Shari'ah Judge Muhannad Abu Rumi: "[Khan Al-Ahmar is] holy land. We know its value, and not them [Jews], the foreigners, the fabricators of history, who dance and live on the body parts of others, and on the blood of others. Read their history: There is no global corruption that they are not behind. There is no global corruption that their rabbis did not allow... People could be deluded or think... that we have no way out with the Jews... The liberation of this land is a matter of faith, which will happen despite everyone. The Jews leaving this land is a divine decree... The war is not only over this strip of land, as you all know the Jews want everything and not just a part [of it]. They want to subjugate us, and that we be slaves to their command... There have always been two camps in history: the camp of truth and the camp of falsehood. The people of falsehood see themselves as those who rule over everything... Among the Jews we find nothing but corruption and depravity."


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Q: how face recognition works in real time There are many applications to recognize similar faces. The most popular is Picasa. How do these applications do the following?
1) Detect face
2) Check for similar in database.

A: I would read this paper  "Robust Real-Time Face Detection" to get started
also this one is interesting


There is no doubt that some talented people can truly master a foreign language, but the vast majority of non-native speakers will not be able to use some subtle nuances that cannot be learned from books. This is why if you want your paper to seem like it was genuinely written by you, find an author of the same nationality.
The best custom writing companies offer their services around the clock in order to cater to the needs of all their clients. As geographical location matters little online, you can never be sure what time it is at the firm's main office. This is why business hours don't really exist for the companies that truly care for their customers.
Does the writer hold a degree in English and the subject of the paper?
Remember that in many cases a custom writer only needs to be a qualified specialist in English in order to be considered professional. Therefore, think very carefully about whether the person you will entrust with writing your paper really needs to hold a degree in your major. The services of these specialists are usually more expensive.
How good is the quality of the customer service the company or the writer provides?
The people you will entrust with creating your paper should listen to your input and provide you with frequent updates on the progress of the project. Professionalism and courteous treatment are very important in this kind of business.
You must extend the same courtesy to the writer.
Emergencies cannot be predicted, but truly good companies should anticipate their clients' need for this kind of service.
Can the writer create a paper on any topic?
Make sure that the person you hire feels comfortable with creating a custom paper of the topic you provide.
Does the firm offer quality and money back guarantees?
This will prove that the company is really serious about the quality of their papers.


This low-prep times table game for kids is a fun and easy way for children to practice their multiplication facts. Childen answer multiplication expressions and find that answer on the BUMP game board.
You can download the FREE printable by clicking on the large blue button at the VERY END of the post.
I'm still on my quest to help my 2nd grader master his multiplication times tables. Though I don't believe all math should be games, when I practice a certain skill over and over…..games are my go to. So without further ado, here is my latest times table game for kids.
Need other math games??? Check out all my other math game here.
I love games with easy setup, and this is one of them.
First, print off the game boards and cards on card stock paper.
Finally, gather up game markers….we used two colors of snap cubes.
Place a cube on the empty answer.
Knock off their opponent's cube.
Place another cube on top of their cube….securing that spot.
Nothing, that product has already been secured.


Neat is part of The Isabelle Collection from Charlie Bears.
Neat is a delightful mouse, made from beautiful grey and cream mohair. He has shaped paws and a long tail. He wears a gorgeous key and button charm necklace. Neat has flat foot pads that enable him to stand unaided.
He is limited to 500 pieces worldwide and comes in a complementary Isabelle Collection branded cotton bag.


Things to Do in Connemara at Ballynahinch.
There are some who visit Ballynahinch Castle Hotel and Estate and never leave the grounds, such is the choice of activities available in the heart of Connemara. Hiking our trails, taking a fly-fishing tutorial, biking, or simply sitting in the tranquility of the grounds listening to the song of the river as it makes its interminable journey to the sea; there are so many things to do and ways to engage with Connemara.
One of the great attractions of Ballynahinch Castle Hotel is that all these activities are easily accessible without difficulty and delivered by professional and enthusiastic guides. Every morning our one of our experienced fishing guides, and our walking guide Noel are available in Fisherman's Pub at 9.30am for a coffee and a chat. Whether you have already booked an activity, want to do so or are simply seeking advice; they will ensure that your day gets off to a great start.


If you are completely new to Android programming, I strongly recommend you to go through the download, installation and the first App page first even if you are not really trying programming. 'Hello Word' in Android Programming is a little bit different from the ones in learning other programs like C, C++ etc. There are a couple of pre-requisite stages you have to go through first before you are trying the 'Hello World'.
Now let's get into the Hello World App creation. Like any other Hello World program, this is a super simple progame that are made up of simple components a Text Edit and a Button as shown below (As you might have recognized, this is just a simple extention to the First App. I've just added a button to the first App interface).
Now assign a some name (ID) that you can easily recognize later. However simple program you build, make it practice to assign some meaningful name (ID) to all the components, because you need to know these ID when you writing the code part to manipulate those components.
The ID and the initial value that I assigned for the text box is as shown below.
The ID and the initial value that I assigned for the button is as shown below.
Actually all the settings you have made from the GUI shown above, it is stored as a kind of code and will be built into the executables. The properties for the graphical components (user interface parts) are mostly stored in the activity_xxxx.xml file as shown below.
The programming part (i.e, the code I wrote) is simple as shown below. In most case, you would write the code into xxxxActivity.java file. In most case, when you create a user interface page (this is called 'Activity' in Android App) , Android Studio automatically create an xxxx.xml file and xxxx.java file.
The lines highlighted in red is the code that I wrote in this example. I wouldn't explain much details about these code. If you are already familiar with Java programming (or any other programming language), you would understand these without much explanation. If you don't have much experience in writing program, just copy and past this code. The purpose of this tutorial is not to explain about the Android App code but to show you the overall procedure of create an Anroid App.
As you may guess from the code shown above, the main purpose of the code is to write an event handler for the button (i.e, the function that runs when the button is clicked). The name of the handler that I set is btnWhoAreYou_Click, but you can use any name you want.
However, just writing a function in the source code file doesn't associate the function to the specific button. In order to associate the function (the event handler) to a specific button, you need to assign the function name to onClick property as shown below.
Once you set the onClick property to a function you wrote, you will see the association is reflected in activity_xxxx.xml file as shown below.
Now the program is done. Let's get this running. Run the app as shown below.
Select the device you want to run the App as shown below.
You will have the App running as shown on left and if you tap on the button (WHO ARE YOU ?) you will get the result as shown on right.


The sequence of information bits to be spread.
The sequence of bits that determine how the bits in input bit stream are spread.
The sequence of data bits that is spread for transmission. The number of elements returned in this array equals the product of the input bit stream array length and the spreading code array length.
Each bit in the input bit stream is spread according to the following table.
For example, an input bit stream array of 1100 and a spreading code value of 1010 return an output chip stream array of 0101 0101 1010 1010.
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) is a process by which data is transmitted using a higher bandwidth signal as required by the data rate. Using DSSS allows multiple channels to occupy the same bandwidth, thus mitigating interference from other users at the expense of bandwidth expansion.
DSSS spreads each bit of signal data at the transmitter into L chips using a pseudorandom L-chip spreading code called a code word. The length L of the pseudorandom spreading code is also known as the bandwidth expansion factor because the chips are transmitted at a rate equal to L * bit rate of the data. The spreading code appears random to all receivers except the intended one, which uses the knowledge of the spreading code to demodulate and recover the transmitted information. Thus, multiple channels can occupy the same portion of the frequency spectrum by using code words that have little or no correlation with one another, and little or no autocorrelation for any shift other than zero.