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Retail Spending & Tax Data: Two Reasons Why The Administration Decided To Go Big On Another Stimulus
by Joseph G. Carson ([email protected]) September 17, 2020
In a sudden reversal, the Trump Administration has given its blessing for a bigger stimulus plan. It was only a week or so ago when the White House National Economic Advisor stated the strong rebound in economic activity doesn't require another round of fiscal stimulus.
What changed? New information on retail sales and tax data that show a marked slowdown in consumer spending and weakness in tax receipts that point to a possible stall in the labor markets.
In August, retail sales rose 0.6%, half of the consensus estimate, and that followed a downward revised gain to 0.9% from the initial estimate of 1.2% for July. Gains at furniture, hardware, electronics, and health care stores were accompanied by declines at grocery, general merchandise, and sporting establishments. E-commerce sales were flat in August and that followed a large downward revision in e-commerce sales for July.
Retail sales have benefitted from the federal support payments and by the shift in spending patterns. FedEx stated in their earnings call this week, "spending that normally would have gone into services has shifted to goods".
That process is not over, but the abrupt drop in federal support payments greatly reduces the consumer ability to maintain the level of spending. From April to July, consumer cash flow was boosted by roughly $750 billion a month. That figure drops to zero by the end of September.
Another concern for the White House is the continued weakness in federal withheld income tax receipts. In August, gross federal withheld income tax receipts were off 15.4% from year-ago levels. That is essentially unchanged from July's performance of minus 15.6%.
The sharp decline in August tax receipts was a surprise. That's because the cumulative reported gains in payroll and household employment in recent months should result it more tax receipts, not less. Also, some of July withheld tax payments fell into the August bucket.
The last workday for July fell on Friday so the tax payments for people who are paid weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly appeared in the daily Treasury statement for August 3rd. Even with the benefit of that large tax payment, the full month tax receipts for August still showed a decline equal to that of July.
Weak tax receipts does raise questions over the accuracy of the reported job gains. Household employment gain of 3.7 million for August looks fluky. That's because over 1.1 million of the reported gain occurred in the age group 16 to 24. This age cohort accounts for about 10% of overall employment but accounted for nearly one-third of the job gains in August.
But before seasonal adjustment, the 16 to 24 age group showed a gain of only 70,000. So there appears to some problems with the seasonal adjustment process for household employment.
Tax receipts through the 15th of September, which capture the survey period for the employment report to be released on Friday, October 2, reveal a decline in receipts of 20%. That suggests job declines, not continued gains.
The combination of an over-stated gain in August and weakness in tax receipts raises the prospect of an ugly jobs report for September. No wonder why the White House has quickly reversed its stance on the need for a bigger federal stimulus package.
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Michael Pauli (* 8. Oktober 1652 in Lubin, Schlesien, andere Angabe 8. Oktober 1679; † 28. April 1729 in Breslau) war Stadtphysicus in Breslau und Mitglied der Gelehrtenakademie "Leopoldina".

Werdegang
Michael Pauli war Respondent der Universität Wittenberg. Er war Stadtarzt in Lubin (Schlesien) und später in Breslau.

Am 31. Januar 1694 wurde Michael Pauli mit dem Beinamen ASTERION I. als Mitglied (Matrikel-Nr. 205) in die Leopoldina aufgenommen.

Der Mediziner Tobias Ferdinand Pauli war sein Sohn. Dieser wurde im Jahr 1688 geboren und im Jahr 1720 zum Mitglied der "Leopoldina" gewählt.

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 mit Schneider, Konrad Victor, 1614-168 (Präsident): De sanguine, ut de parte corporis principe ac tanquam de causa, et sede morborum, tandemque, de via illos curandi, instituta / ... praeside Conrado Victore Schneidero ... examini subjicit Michael Pauli, Wittebergae: Wilcke, 1679
 Matthäus Gottfried Purmann mit Michael Pauli, Johann Christian Tralles und Christoph Horch: Funfftzig Sonder- und wunderbahre Schußwunden Curen. In Pommern Vor denen Belägerungen, Wolgast, Ancklam, Demmin, Stettin, Greiffswalde, Strahlsund, und Einnehmung der Insul Rügen geschehen, Und Wie solche nach den richtigsten und beständigsten Cur-Vortheilen tractiret, und glücklich curiret worden. Vor diesem Anno 1687. nur die Helffte beschrieben, itzo aber nach vielen Nöthigungen vollends heraus gegeben. Neben noch zwey wunderbaren und merckwürdigen Exempeln und deren Curen zu Halberstadt und Breßlau geschehen. Von Matthaeo Gottfried Purmannen, Chirurgo und Stadt-Artzten in Breßlau, Rohrlach Jena 1721.

Literatur
 Andreas Elias Büchner: Academiae Sacri Romani Imperii Leopoldino-Carolinae Natvrae Cvriosorvm Historia. Litteris et impensis Ioannis Iustini Gebaueri, Halae Magdebvrgicae 1755, De Collegis, S. 480 Digitalisat
 Johann Daniel Ferdinand Neigebaur: Geschichte der kaiserlichen Leopoldino-Carolinischen deutschen Akademie der Naturforscher während des zweiten Jahrhunderts ihres Bestehens. Friedrich Frommann, Jena 1860, S. 200 (archive.org)

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With economic uncertainty comes the season for big cuts. Costs are on the rise and the economy is dragging. Some forecasts say that the official unemployment figures could rise to 6%.
"My starting point with clients is that headcount reduction, unless you have a whole lot of flesh in your workplace, should be the last thing you look at," Allsop says.
"It's easy to cut heads as a line item in a spreadsheet but the impact of losing that staff member is that you lose relationships that the staff member had with key stakeholders and you lose operational knowledge. Cutting the headcount to meet a short-term imperative cost often has long-term repercussions and the cost of rehiring when the economy has turned is expensive.
He says one of the worst areas is sales, where salespeople spend much of their time chasing up accounts because they happen to have a relationship with the customer. The administration should be doing that, freeing up the salesperson to bring in more money.
"Technically, I find that salespeople are spending only 60% of their time or less selling," Dwyer says.
"The thing I often do with my companies is ask them: 'If you had the opportunity again, would you employ this person?' We will go through an employee list of anywhere between five to a hundred staff and literally go through it line by line asking that question.
This article was originally published on February 27, 2012.
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Jana Kramer, one of country's talented females, has been struggling with her health for a few weeks now, but after a weekend hospitalization, she appears to be doing much better.
The singer started to get nervous about getting sick on April 13, when she took to Twitter announcing, "I am not getting sick. I am not getting sick. Crap...I think I'm about to get sick. who's taking care of me?" Unfortunately, her determination to not get sick didn't pay off -- and she ended up falling ill.
Kramer took to Twitter, later saying, "I wish they had delivery prescription drop offs. How do i pick up meds when I'm already on meds and dizzy. #help," before adding, "You know you're single when you order an uber to pick you up to get medication. #awesome I would cry but I'm sick of blowin nose. haha."
Sadly, her nose blowing ended up in a full-blown hospital stay. She shared a photo of herself with fans, looking gorgeous and makeup-free, getting lots of fluids pumped into her fragile immune system. Kramer's Twitter caption was pretty great, stating on Saturday (April 19), "Oh hey @MileyCyrus ...let's be hospital buddies."
Thankfully, her hospital stay only lasted through the weekend, and the 'I Hope It Rains' hitmaker confirmed to fans that she was back home. "Thanks y'all for the well wishes! I'm back home and got lots of fluids in me so all is okay! Thanks for the love! #love."
This isn't the first time Kramer has been under the weather during a busy season in her life. In December 2012, she was also hospitalized, and her then-boyfriend Brantley Gilbert had to swoop her offstage and to the hospital due to her weakness, which resulted from the flu and dehydration.
Kramer is set to appear in 'Jana Kramer: Love to Love' web series which chronicles the first leg of the Country Deep Tour she headlined, which wrapped up on April 13.


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My Favorite Bit: Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone talk about THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR
Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone are joining us today to talk about their novella This Is How You Lose the Time War. Here's the publisher's description:
Two time-traveling agents from warring futures, working their way through the past, begin to exchange letters—and fall in love in this thrilling and romantic book from award-winning authors Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone.
Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandant finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading.
Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, grows into something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future.
Except the discovery of their bond would mean death for each of them. There's still a war going on, after all. And someone has to win that war. That's how war works. Right?
Cowritten by two beloved and award-winning sci-fi writers, This Is How You Lose the Time War is an epic love story spanning time and space.
What are Amal and Max's favorite part?
AMAL EL-MOHTAR AND MAX GLADSTONE
Dearest Max,
My favourite bit of this novella—besides remembering its creation, the moments where our eyes met in mingled shock and grief at what we were doing to these characters, and how well we were doing it—is the point of no return.
This actually happens multiple times. One would think a time travel story to be built of infinite points of return, the ability to cross strands of time like lines of Regency letters—but in such a story, the points of divergence, of commitment, of irreversible impact are the ones that stay with me the most, and that I most enjoyed writing.
I'll single out three from my own writing, because to attempt to single out favourites of yours is literally just to unspool the story from start to finish. I shall describe them as cards in a tarot spread, in order not to spoil anything for readers still discovering the book, confident that you'll recognize them instantly.
Here they are: the wolf; the bee; the berried thorn.
Those are my favourite bits.
PS: if divinatory obfuscation isn't to your taste, please, do not feel limited by my choices! "Apophenic as a haruspex" is, after all, one of my many favourite bits of yours!
Dearest Amal,
I love that you single out points of no return. Before I received your letter I'd planned my sole contribution to be your line, in Blue's voice: "Tell me something true, or tell me nothing at all." For me, our early draft up until that point had been an exuberance of play—dancing from strand to strand, enjoying the taunts and the grand concepts and above all else the speed our format permitted. But that letter of Blue's, and that line in specific, shook me. And I think they shook Red, too. Somewhere a submarine commander shouted out: Dive, dive!
And we dove.
It came at just the right moment. We'd described a world, and I think that left to my own normal gears I would have settled myself down to particulars and complications. But we had to go deeper, out of safe and sunlit waters.
Did you know there's a depth in the ocean beyond which the pressure will squeeze a human body until it becomes denser than the surrounding water? Past that point, you won't float back toward the surface. You'll fall, endlessly, to the ocean floor.
A terrifying, exhilarating thought—the moment when the pressure of character becomes destiny. But who knows what you find at the bottom?
As for favorite bits of my own writing, to match yours, I'll stay just as e/allusive: Atlantis, surely. Do you smile, ice? And, perhaps: a simple wax seal.
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Amal El-Mohtar is an award-winning author, academic, and critic. Her short story "Seasons of Glass and Iron" won a Hugo, Nebula, and Locus award and was a finalist for the World Fantasy, Sturgeon, Aurora, and Eugie Awards in the same year. She is the author of The Honey Month, a collection of poetry and prose written to the taste of twenty-eight different kinds of honey, and is the science fiction and fantasy columnist for the New York Times Book Review. Her fiction has appeared on Tor.com and in magazines such as Lightspeed, Strange Horizons, Fireside Magazine, and the Rubin Museum of Art's Spiral, as well as in anthologies such as The Djinn Falls in Love and Other Stories and The Starlit Wood: New Fairy Tales. She is pursuing a PhD at Carleton University and teaches creative writing at the University of Ottawa. Visit her at amalelmohtar.com
Max Gladstone has been thrown from a horse in Mongolia and nominated for the Hugo, John W Campbell, and Lambda Awards. A narrative designer, writer, and consultant, Max is the author of the Hugo-nominated Craft Sequence (starting with THREE PARTS DEAD and most recently continuing with RUIN OF ANGELS). His short fiction has appeared on Tor.com and in Uncanny Magazine. He has written games, comics, and interactive television, and is the lead writer of the fantasy procedural series BOOKBURNERS. Max's most recent projects are the intergalactic adventure EMPRESS OF FOREVER, and, with Amal El-Mohtar, the time travel epistolary spy-vs-spy novella THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR.

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Lioness Jumps Out of Enclosure at Man Through Open Gate… to Give a Huge Heart-Melting Hug
02 Sep, 2014 by	Cassy Fiano
For most people, a lioness racing through a gate to jump on you would cause absolute terror. But for Valentin Gruener, getting giant lion hugs is just a daily part of his job.
Jonathan Hawkins, a teacher living in Seoul, South Korea, captured this video during a visit to the Modisa Wildlife Project in Botswana, according to Mikkel Legarth, co-founder of the project.
One of the co-founders of the preserve, Valentin Gruener, developed a close bond with some of the lions, including this lioness who he helped raise that gives Gruener a giant hug when she's released from her enclosure.
It is truly inspirational to see someone develop such an amazing bond with an animal, especially an animal that is so powerful and majestic. It just goes to show how powerful the friendship between man and animals can be.
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You don't have to look far to find something that makes you anxious. On the personal side, you may be trying to get a job, have bills piled up to the sky, or have a rent increase that sends you reeling. It doesn't help to watch the news on television, and the current administration in Washington leaves a lot to be desired.
What is one thing that scares you so much you go into a panic just thinking about it? Talk to a good friend and exaggerate the fear as much as you can. For example, if you were giving a speech, you tripped on the rug as you made your way to the stage. Then, once you're ready to start, you can't find your notes, and are tongue-tied and not sure how to proceed.
Once you finish your speech, you trip over your shoelaces and fall into someone's lap on the way back to your seat. As you talk, you may begin to start laughing, because the whole scenario is so absurd. So the point is you have thought of the worst things that can happen, and you can get through it.
I realize this is easier said than done, but if you keep concentrating on your fears, that is all you can think about and you will feel more anxious. Get your nails done, take a walk, or listen to a soothing audio tape. In a relaxed state, it is easier to figure out a solution to your problems.
Caffeine is a stimulant and can make your anxiety worse. This doesn't mean you can't do the 50-yard- dash to Starbucks™ for your morning coffee, but drink that cup and then start drinking water. Water will keep you hydrated, which means you'll feel better, and ready to face the day.
Exercise will give you more energy, and let you get some fresh air. It also reduces your stress levels. As a nice bonus, it also burns up some extra calories, and that is one of the benefits that I like.
Ride your bike to work, hit the gym before work, walk with a buddy on work breaks, or join a yoga class. You might need to leave some extra time so you can shower before you put on your work clothes.
Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their lives. You don't have to let it rule your life. Follow these easy tips and you may want to try out some solutions of your own.
This is an audio hypnosis session I have found really helpful. You'll learn breathing techniques you can use anytime you feel anxiety coming on.


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I am blessed to not walk on the beaten path but to create a trail. It is in our differences that we find the contrast that we yearn for and our desires manifest. We are all here because of this. Some may say, I am tired of the status quo and I want to be me. Well then do it! Stop making excuses and just do it! The world is crying for your contrast. The sunset would be pretty boring without the wild colors of diversity.
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Editorial: On brink of calamity
Opinion // Editorials
Harris County's public hospital system is teetering on the brink of calamity.
Copyright 2015: Houston Chronicle
Feb. 27, 2015 Updated: Feb. 28, 2015 2:18 p.m.
Ben Taub Hospital in Houston ( Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle )Nick de la Torre/Staff
We were impressed with an observation by Dan Wolterman, president and chief executive officer of Memorial Hermann Health System, when he visited the Chronicle editorial board recently. The two keys to a community's success, he said, are education and access to health care. Of course, public education is in a perpetual state of turmoil and crisis, here in the Houston area and statewide, and these days so is health care, on a number of fronts.
Our health care crisis resembles the old carnival act featuring a juggler who manages to get a number of china plates spinning atop upright poles, and then frantically races back and forth keeping the poles upright and the plates spinning. Here in Houston and across the state, several plates are going wobbly.
Wolterman warned of one wobbly orb. The president of the largest health care system in Texas warned that the medical safety net could collapse if lawmakers can't quickly find a way to bring in more federal and state money to offset billions of dollars in costs that can no longer be passed on to the privately insured. Memorial Hermann, he said, spent more than $1 billion last year caring for uninsured patients who show up at its emergency rooms, where federal law requires they be accepted.
He said all Texas hospitals should be demanding that state lawmakers release an estimated $111 million earmarked for trauma centers collected through the so-called Driver Responsibility program. That's money collected from fines that drunken drivers pay, and Houston's venerable Ben Taub Hospital is supposed to be one of the recipients. Instead, lawmakers keep the money bottled up as a gimmick to help certify the state budget.
State Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston, is sponsoring legislation this session that would require the earmarked dollars to go where they belong. His House Bill 1437 deserves strong bipartisan support.
Ben Taub, the largest publicly funded charity hospital in Houston and one of only three Level 1 trauma centers in the region, may be the wobbliest plate of all. Without significant improvements in both the level of staffing and the quality of its facilities, it could lose Level 1 accreditation, a major blow to a metropolitan area of some 6.3 million people.
A portion of the intensive care Ben Taub itself needs could come through Medicaid expansion, and yet ideologues in the Texas Legislature have so far allowed their anti-Obamacare zeal to block this most sensible of solutions to a number of health-care challenges. Lawmakers in 2013, with former Gov. Rick Perry gleefully leading the way, rejected the federal government's offer to expand Medicaid coverage to about a million poor adults, warning that the Medicaid program will ultimately fail, thus leaving the state with an obligation to pay huge costs. It's a short-sighted perspective, as Wolterman and fellow medical professionals, business groups and local government officials have often reiterated. Thanks to blind ideology, we're turning our backs on as much as $8 billion a year in federal assistance, despite the fact that Texas has the highest rate of uninsured in the country.
Other plates also are wobbling - more, in fact, than we can address here. For example, millions of low-income Americans, both insured and not, could lose medical, dental and mental health services if Congress fails to reauthorize spending billions of dollars on the national network of community health centers. If Congress doesn't act by Sept. 30, the clinics, including about 85 in the Houston area, could lose more than half of what they currently receive, forcing most of them to close, cut services or raise fees to survive. Their patients, of course, would have little recourse but to head back to hospital emergency rooms, thereby costing taxpayers billions.
In a county where the rate of infant mortality among African-Americans is twice as high as the state and national average and on par with rates in Syria and Libya; in a county where, according to a recent report from the Harris County Healthcare Alliance, one out of every four children doesn't get enough to eat every day; in a county where more than a quarter of all residents have to worry about a health catastrophe because they're uninsured, we have health care challenges that grow more urgent by the day. Plates already are beginning to fall.


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Political Animals: The Complete Series on DVD
Cynthia | August 10, 2013 | DVD and Bluray | No Comments
Running for political office is kind of like snagging a role in a top Hollywood movie. As soon as you sign on the line, you're fair game for every reporter, photographer and talk show host. You don't even have to actually do anything obnoxious, illegal or stupid – if they don't like you, they'll find a way to spin the most innocent action into a story.
The one difference between being a politician and being a movie star is that stars aren't usually held accountable for the failures of the family. In politics, it's a whole different story. If you have a son who went joy riding in someone else's car or a spouse who pays for companionship, it's going to come back to you as soon as you start to get ahead in the race.
Political life is tough on candidates but it can be even tougher on the family members who never asked to be put under a microscope and that's what the short-lived series Political Animals is all about.
Sigourney Weaver stars as Elaine Barrish Hammond, a former first lady and current Secretary of State, who is also considering making her own run for the Oval Office. Trouble is, her family has already gone through this dance and they're not anxious to do it again.
Political Animals is more Dallas than West Wing, so don't be scared off by the weight of the subject matter. Politics is the background, but the story really revolves around what happens when you put fallible people under that much pressure to be perfect.
Sebastian Stan (Once Upon a Time) and James Wolk are great as the "problem vs the perfect" brothers but it's Ellen Burstyn who steals every scene she's in as Elaine's free-spirited, outspoken mother.
The series originally ran on the USA Network and sadly there are only six episodes. Still, it plays well as a mini-series and since it's more soapy than serious, it's an easy show to watch on a Saturday night.
Political Animals: The Complete Series hit stores this week. You can pick up your copy at Amazon for only $14.95. That's a great deal on an entertaining series.
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Q: Adding tools to Scribble app with PYQT4 I am trying to write an app which works as MS Paint or other simple graphics editor. My goal is to provide such funcionality as: different tools( drawing lines, figures etc.), posibility to change colors, width, size and undo/redo function. I thought that the easiest way to do it was to create separete classes for drawing and viewing objects. Unfortunetly, it is not working properly. Here`s my code:
import sys
from PyQt4 import QtGui, QtCore

class Example(QtGui.QWidget):
    def __init__(self):
        super(Example, self).__init__()
        self.update()

        self.view = View(self)
        self.action = Action(self.view.scene)

        self.UI()

    def UI(self):
        self.setGeometry(300,300,300,300)

        self.setWindowTitle('Pen styles')
        self.undo = QtGui.QPushButton("undo", self)
        self.undo.clicked.connect(self.action.undoStack.undo)
        self.redo = QtGui.QPushButton("redo", self)
        self.redo.clicked.connect(self.action.undoStack.redo)
        self.redo.move(0,50)
        self.tool = QtGui.QPushButton("tool", self)
        self.tool.setCheckable(True)
        self.tool.clicked[bool].connect(self.new)
        self.tool.move(0,100)

        layout = QtGui.QVBoxLayout()
        layout.addWidget(self.view)
        self.setLayout(layout)

        self.show()

    def new(self):
        pass

class Action(QtGui.QGraphicsScene):
    def __init__(self, scene):
        QtGui.QGraphicsScene.__init__(self)

        self.undoStack = QtGui.QUndoStack(self)

        self.scene = scene
        self.scene.addLine(0,0,150,150)

        self.undoStack = QtGui.QUndoStack(self)

    def mousePressEvent(self, event):
        if event.button() == QtCore.Qt.LeftButton:
            self.start = event.pos()
            self.scene.addLine(0,0,150,250)

    def mouseReleaseEvent(self, event):
        start = QtCore.QPointF(self.mapToScene(self.start))
        end = QtCore.QPointF(self.mapToScene(event.pos()))
        self.drawing(start, end)

    def drawing(self, start, end):
        self.line = QtGui.QGraphicsLineItem(QtCore.QLineF(start, end))
        self.line.setPen(QtGui.QPen(QtCore.Qt.blue,3,
                QtCore.Qt.SolidLine, QtCore.Qt.RoundCap, QtCore.Qt.RoundJoin))

        self.scene.addLine(0,0,150,300)
        command = Draw(self.line, self.scene)
        self.undoStack.push(command)

class Draw(QtGui.QUndoCommand):
    def __init__(self, line, scene):
        QtGui.QUndoCommand.__init__(self)

        self.line = line
        self.scene = scene

    def redo(self):
        self.scene.addItem(self.line)

    def undo(self):
        self.scene.removeItem(self.line)

class View(QtGui.QGraphicsView):
    def __init__(self, parent):
        QtGui.QGraphicsView.__init__(self, parent)

        self.scene = QtGui.QGraphicsScene()
        self.action = Action(self.scene)
        self.setScene(self.scene)
        self.setSceneRect(QtCore.QRectF(self.viewport().rect()))

def main():
    app = QtGui.QApplication(sys.argv)
    ex = Example()

    sys.exit(app.exec_())

if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()

My problem is that i cannot draw anything using my mouse. If class Action and View are combined everything is working fine, but when I put them away nothing happens(no error as well). The reason I did this separation is that I simple want to add another classes with other functionality (drawing elipses, rects...) and swap them with Action class. I added line to the scene (in Action init) and it`s being painted corectly, but the MouseEvents dont work at all.The button "tool" was made for changing the drawing tool.
This way, in my opinion, is the best way to achive ability to scribble with different tools on the same canvas(scene). My way aint good so I am asking for help. What can I do fix this code, so it works as I want? Where are the mistakes? or maybe the whole approach is wrong and it should be done another way? I use PYQT 4 and Python 3.4 .

A: Your current code has two instances of a QGraphicsScene created inside View.__init__. One is a standard QGraphicsScene and the other is your subclass Action. But your view can only be attached to one scene, so one of these is redundant and not functioning correctly. You have attached it to the QGraphicsScene, so the Action object is the one not working.
Instead, you should kill off the plain boring QGraphicsScene, and only instantiate the Action class. Use the instantiated Action object in the call to view.setScene(). Similarly, in the Action class, there is no need to pass in another scene. Just use itself (so replace all instances of self.scene with self in the Action class)

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Hurt and Heal: 60Min - Page 8 - Games & Trivia - CC Zone: The Next Level - Chip's Challenge/Tile World website!
I like how chipster pretty much turned the tables for what level wins.
Next round will start sometime in the future, so stay tuned!
I thought Questionable Ethics was doomed due to the high score of Pound the Alarm (which I didn't like a lot), so I didn't want to prolong its agony.


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Q: "sandboxed" view engine for MVC? I'm curious if anyone knows of an MVC view engine that is more "sandboxed".
Specifically, I'm looking to create a multi-tennant user-customizable website.. not quite Myspace, but with similar theming capabilities.
The problem, of course, with MVC and ASP.NET is that you can't just give end users access to raw ASP.NET code.  So, i'm thinking of something that allows specific tags that the user can insert but without the ability to execute code (not even JavaScript).
My first thought was using XSLT, but I don't want end users to have to know XSLT, and i'd really just prefer something that was html-like.
Any suggestions?

A: You could use Markdown. There are a couple of implementations for .NET. This very same site uses this markup language for formatting questions and answers and I find it great.


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Joan O'Connell's Reflection, Liturgical Resources and a Parish Update for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 19, 2021 Christopher Adam	1 Comment
This weekend, we celebrate Solidarity Sunday and our reflection is offered by Joan O'Connell. We are also taking up a special collection to support the poverty relief work of Development and Peace. In her reflection, Joan shares how during the pandemic, we have been learning through experience what the term 'solidarity' really means.
St. Joseph's Parish History with Terry Byrne, Ryan Mitchell and Larry Martin (Part 10)
In this episode of our Parish history series, we explore the past and present of the St. Joe's Supper Table.
Organ Music Performed by Tom Fagan
Fifth Sunday of Lent – March 21 2021 – Liturgy of the Word for use at home
READINGS FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
READINGS FOR CHILDREN – Fifth Sunday of Lent
Fifth Sunday of Lent – 2021 – Prayers of the Faithful
Message from Pope Francis for Lent 2021
A Prayer to the Creator – Pope Francis – Share Lent 2021 – Development and Peace
Parish Update
Public Masses Continue at St. Joseph's
Red Zone pandemic restrictions allow for religious services to continue, including Mass, with a capacity limit of 30% (which is 90 people in the main body of our church). As such, our Mass schedule remains unchanged. All our welcome.
March 24, 2021 Noon: Cy Winter
March 25, 2021 Noon: Patricia O'Brien
Feast of St. Joseph
Parishioners and visitors joined us at Noon Mass on Friday, March 19th, which was also the Feast of St. Joseph's. We remembered the founders of our Parish and reflected on the parishioners of the future who will worship and offer their service here as we strive to live our Mission and the Oblate Charism. We offered prayers for past generations of parishioners, those of us who call St. Joe's our spiritual home today and for the generations of parishioners to come.
Stations of the Cross With St. Eugene
The Oblates are sharing with our Parish a resource to promote Vocation Culture in the spirit of the Oblate Charism. Please see here: Stations-of-the-cross-with-St.-Eugene
Development & Peace — Share Lent/Solidarity Sunday
Annual Collection for Development and Peace: This Sunday is Solidarity Sunday when the annual collection to support the work of Development and Peace-Caritas Canada is held. Donations can be made through Canada Helps, by selecting the "Development and Peace Fund or by using the Share Lent envelope included with your parish envelopes.
Solidarity Sunday Mass ONLINE – Salt & Light: Development and Peace is collaborating with Salt & Light Media to broadcast a bilingual Solidarity Sunday Mass from the Pembroke cathedral. Presider will be Bishop Guy Desrochers and there will be a pre-show starting at 1:00 pm, Mass at 1:30 pm, Sunday, March 21st. Tune in on Salt & Light or on our website at www.devp.org.
For the Love of Creation: Advocacy Webinar: Date: Saturday, 27 March, 2021; Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. ET Register Here! Advocacy for global justice is something that the members of Development and Peace see as integral to their faith commitment. As humanity faces an unprecedented ecological crisis in the decade ahead, advocacy that cares for our common home is vital. Join staff from Development and Peace and Citizens for Public Justice for a conversation about our movement and the 4 policy pillars of For the Love of Creation. You will leave ready to put your faith into action by urging the federal government to place these 4 pillars at the heart of their own policy decisions in the years ahead.
Online Way of the Cross: Date: Friday, 2 April, 2021; Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m. ET Register Here! This year the Development and Peace Way of the Cross invites us to reflect on the need to share love and to develop greater social fraternity in light of Jesus's passion, death and resurrection. Please join us for this online event to pray the stations together with staff, members and friends of Development and Peace.
Church Offering for March 7, 2021: $5,360. Thank you for your generosity. We are grateful for your support during the pandemic, especially as our expenses continue. If you would like to continue giving in this period, you can mail in your offering envelopes/cheques to the parish front office, donate through Canada Helps or call us at 613-233-4095, ext. 251 to donate through credit card. If you are attending Mass in person, you can find the offering basket at the main entrance.
Virtual Children's Liturgy of the Word over Zoom:
Each Sunday at 9:30AM we are hosting a Liturgy of the Word for families and children virtually over Zoom. If you would like to join us be sure to send an email to Andrew ([email protected]) and he will send you the Zoom information. Although a Children's Liturgy with accompanying children's readings, it is also a great chance to connect for everyone in our community that hasn't been able to come back to Church yet. So don't be shy: All Are Welcome.
Lectio Divina over Zoom each Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Lectio Divina is a reflective exercise centered around the reading of scripture. We will be meeting virtually over Zoom to reflect on the Sunday's Gospel and share with each other our insights and what the scriptures are calling us to look at in our lives and where they are leading us. Please join us by using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2906781332?pwd=VWUvMUtXVlFzUjlSME9velZHRWcrZz09
World Water Day – , Monday, March 22
When we turn on our taps on Monday, or walk along one of Ottawa's rivers, let's say a prayer of gratitude that we are fortunate to have access to safe, plentiful drinking water. But let's not forget those around the world and here in Canada, especially indigenous communities, who do not share this privilege. Let's pray that this will change soon and do our part to make it happen. Happy World Water Day!
Vocation Reflection: "Sir, We Wish to See Jesus"
By Vijay Deivanayagam, OMI – Vocation Team
"As followers of Christ, if we want to see Jesus, we must learn to die like the grain which dies and bear fruits. Seeing Jesus means dying to all parts of our life that blinds or hiders us to see a new life. Seeing Jesus means learning to die to resentment, hatred, self-centeredness, obsessions and compulsions, discrimination, and indifference to bear the fruits of love, peace, justice, forgiveness, unity, and solidarity." Read the reflection here (published on Friday March 19): https://omilacombe.ca/become-an-oblate/
Although we cannot visit with you in person, our pastoral care volunteers are wondering if they could call you to see how you are doing. If you or a loved one would like a phone call – to check-in, chat and see how you are doing – please reach out. You can contact Andrew at ext. 235 or [email protected], who will then forward your information to our ministry. Our prayers are with you all at this time.
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Fudge and her baby are now doing well!
As you may know recently Fudge gave birth to 3 baby guinea pigs. Unfortunately, one was stillborn and another died shortly after birth. The third baby survived but had a difficult first night.
Fudge and the baby had to visit the vet and they said the baby was born prematurely and had not fully developed when born. Following advice from the vet Mrs. Adams hand reared the baby for the first few weeks whilst it fought to stay healthy. Soon Fudge started to take an interest and began to cuddle and take very good care of her baby.
We hope to find out if the baby is a boy or a girl very soon!


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Q: Where did I go wrong? Input and output Going back to basics and I'm struggling to do a simple task of asking for a name and age and I can't output when the user will turn 100) Help
name = input("Please enter your name")
print("Hello "+ name)
age = (int(input("How old are you?")))
print("You will be 100 years old in year {}").format(2019) + (age-100)

A: As of python 3.6, the most pythonic way to include a variable in a string is using f-strings.
Put the letter f before the string you want to format, and then the name of the variable you want to have in the string inside braces (curly brackets {}).
name = input("Please enter your name")
print(f"Hello {name}")
age = (int(input("How old are you?")))
year = 2019 + 100 - age
print(f"You will be 100 years old in year {year}")

You could also perform the calculation inside the f-string if you wish.
print(f"You will be 100 years old in year {2019 + 100 - age}")


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Alan T Richards, MD
Associate Professor, Genetics, Cell Biology & Anatomy
Courtesy Associate Professor, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Emailalan.richards@unmc.edu
Surgical Exposures for the Nerves of the Neck
Richards, A. T., Apr 23 2015, Pain, Treatment, Injury, Disease and Future Directions. Elsevier, Vol. 2. p. 201-213 13 p.
No benefit in staging fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography in clinically node-negative head and neck cutaneous melanoma
Bikhchandani, J., Wood, J., Richards, A. T. & Smith, R. B., Sep 2014, In : Head and Neck. 36, 9, p. 1313-1316 4 p.
Positron-Emission Tomography
Cholangitis after coil embolization of an iatrogenic hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm: An unusual case report
Turaga, K. K., Amirlak, B., Davis, R. E., Yousef, K., Richards, A. & Fitzgibbons, R. J., Feb 1 2006, In : Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques. 16, 1, p. 36-38 3 p.
Hepatic Artery
False Aneurysm
Common Bile Duct
Spigelian hernias
Richards, A. T., Sep 2004, In : Operative Techniques in General Surgery. 6, 3 SPEC.ISS., p. 228-239 12 p.
Adherent thrombus from bleeding ulcer results in obstructing duodenal pseudotumor
Balaram, S. K., Murray, B. T. & Richards, A. T., Jul 10 2001, In : Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 193, 1, 1 p.
Peptic Ulcer Hemorrhage
Duodenal Obstruction
Duodenal Ulcer
Oesophageal cancer and abdominal aortic aneurysm in the same patient - The ultimate dilemma for the surgeon
Richards, A. T. & Whiffler, K., Jan 1 2001, In : South African Journal of Surgery. 39, 1, p. 5-8 4 p.
Esophageal Neoplasms
Blunt laryngeal fracture: Another airbag injury
Perdikis, G., Schmitt, T., Chait, D. & Richards, A. T., Mar 1 2000, In : Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care. 48, 3, p. 544-546 3 p.
Cartilage Fractures
Nonpenetrating Wounds
Traumatic hyperextension/hyperflexion of the lumbar vertebrae with entrapment and strangulation of small bowel: Case report
Davis, R. E., Mittal, S. K., Perdikis, G., Richards, A. T. & Fitzgibons, R. J., Jan 1 2000, In : Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care. 49, 5, p. 958-959 2 p.
Jejunal Diseases
Sialadenosis: A presenting sign in bulimia
Coleman, H., Altini, M., Nayler, S. & Richards, A., Dec 1 1998, In : Head and Neck. 20, 8, p. 758-762 5 p.
Acinar Cells
Malignant neuroendocrine tumor presenting in the mandible
Peters, E., Richards, A., Hille, J. & Phillips, J., Jan 1 1991, In : Head & neck. 13, 3, p. 234-238 5 p.
Carotid Body
Plasmacytoid myoepithelioma of a minor salivary gland
Thompson, S. H., Bender, S. & Richards, A., Apr 1985, In : Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 43, 4, p. 285-288 4 p.
Myoepithelioma
Salivary Gland Neoplasms
Minor Salivary Glands
Pleomorphic Adenoma
Contact Alan T Richards, MD


After a record start to the year for the S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX:^OSPTX), up 6.5% year-to-date, the market feels a bit more upbeat than at the end of last year.
But caution is still warranted.
High debt levels, slowing economic growth, and rising interest rates all still present as risks to the stock market and stock prices. So in preparation for more shocks to come during the year, I recommend positioning our portfolios defensively, as defensive wins the day in difficult times.
That means we should stay away from the unpredictable high growth and highly valued stocks in favour of the more predictable, steady, attractively valued stocks. In other words, the "boring" stocks.
"Boring" stocks like TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP).
For more than 65 years, TransCanada has been developing and maintaining energy infrastructure, while handsomely rewarding shareholders.
With a current dividend yield of 5%, it's hard to find a safer income stream at these levels than this.
In the last 10 years, TransCanada stock has provided shareholders with an over 60% return, while delivering yearly dividend increases, which brought the dividend per share from $1.52 to $2.76.
Recently, TransCanada stock has rallied 14% from its December 2018 lows.
TransCanada has above average, visible growth and an infrastructure presence that should ensure strong growth well into the future. Investors can expect continued dividend growth of 8% to 10% through to 2021, making the stock an attractive option for investors.
Doesn't sound so boring now, right?
Now on to the more exciting Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).
While Shopify stock is up big from its December lows, up 31% to be precise, it's a highly valued stock that lacks real visibility. As a reflection of this uncertainty and lack of visibility, we can look at the wide range of analyst estimates for the next two years.
If the high end materializes, the stock is already factoring this and more in the price, so no big deal.
But if the low end materializes, the stock will get bludgeoned for obvious reasons.
And while shareholders have done phenomenally well owning this stock in the past, I wonder if the future will look very different.
Valuation is really out of whack with fundamentals, the market is at risk, and investors may increasingly opt in favour of the more predictable, steady stocks as the year progresses.
I think you will see that while Shopify is definitely in a business of the future, fundamentals really need to play catch up to the stock price, as Shopify stock has benefitted from investor expectations and excitement over and above fundamentals.
Fool contributor Karen Thomas owns shares of TRANSCANADA CORP. Tom Gardner owns shares of Shopify. The Motley Fool owns shares of Shopify and Shopify. Shopify is a recommendation of Stock Advisor Canada.


Micro Four Thirds is currently the mirrorless system with the most lenses. Even Fujifilm and Sony which have been pumping out new glass at a brisk and steady pace have a long way to go before they can catch up with the variety provided by this particular mount.
So, why does the system have so many lenses? It all comes down to a few factors.
First, there aren't one but two main camera manufacturers (Olympus and Panasonic) who have chosen this mount for their mirrorless cameras. Second, there are many third-party lens manufacturers that have taken an interest in producing lenses for the system including Tamron, Sigma, Voigtlander, Kowa and Samyang. Finally, Olympus and Panasonic were two of the first camera companies to start producing mirrorless cameras and lenses, and as such, got a head start over the competition.
In this article, we're going to looking at what we feel are the best Micro Four Thirds lenses for the OM-D E-M1 II, the brand new flagship camera from Olympus. As you will see, most of the lenses we've selected match the professional nature of the camera on which they'll be used. However, we've also included some budget options for those who are just beginning to experiment with a given genre and don't wish to splurge on expensive glass right away.
Important note: all Micro Four Thirds lenses from Olympus and Panasonic provide complete autofocus and aperture control. We've used many Panasonic lenses on OM-D cameras with excellent results. However some of the special features of the E-M II, such as Pro Capture or Focus Stacking, only work with select Olympus lenses.
Ethics statement: The following list is based upon our experience with the E-M1 II and the following Micro Four Thirds lenses, most of which we've used for an extended period. We were not asked to write anything about these lenses, nor were we provided any compensation of any kind. Within the article, there are affiliate links. If you buy something after clicking the link, we will receive a small commission. To know more about our ethics, you can visit our full disclosure page. Thank you!
Our top choice for landscape photography is the M.Zuiko 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO. Not only is the optical quality of the highest standard, but the f/2.8 aperture also makes it possible to take hand-held landscape and architecture shots in low-light if you take advantage of the E-M1 II's 5-axis in-body stabilisation. When combined with the minimum focus distance of 20cm, you can also achieve more shallow depth of field with this zoom than with others of its kind.
Like the other PRO lenses, it features full weather-sealing, an Fn button and a clutching focus ring. Being one of the bulkier Olympus lenses, it suits larger Micro Four Thirds models such as the E-M1 II.
There are few primes within the Micro Four Thirds range that produce such high optical quality as the Panasonic Leica 12mm f/1.2. Thanks to its wide angle, it is an excellent companion for landscapes and architecture, while its fast aperture makes it the perfect choice for events or astrophotography due to the lack of coma. It features a premium weather-resistant build, a nice array of external controls, and very little chromatic aberration past f/2. Though it is larger and heavier than many MFT primes, it remains a good match for professional bodies like the E-M1 II. Its only drawback is flare: it can appear in many forms, the most common being rainbow flare.
Note: on Olympus bodies, the aperture ring is not effective. You must use the normal exposure dials on the camera to change the aperture.
The M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 isn't exactly affordable but it certainly won't take as large a chunk into your wallet as the 7-14mm or the Leica 12mm.
On a personal note, it was the very first M.Zuiko lens we ever bought and though we later replaced it with the M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO, it proved an irresistible companion for landscapes, cityscapes and architecture during the time we owned it. Being extremely small and portable, you can fit it anywhere (even inside your jacket pocket), and its fast 2.0 aperture makes it useful for low-light photography. The rendering is sharp, even at the fastest aperture, and it features a sleek metallic body. If you have a soft spot for small primes, this little gem is the way to go.
It's big. It's heavy. It's very expensive. It's everything a MFT lens shouldn't be, but the Leica Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 produces some of the most fantastic image quality you can get for the system. We're talking a fast aperture of 1.2 that allows the lens to gobble up light like hardly any other MFT lens on the market, no distortion, extreme sharpness from edge-to-edge, and a bokeh so soft and beautiful that even full-frame users will sit back and admire the results. Let's just call it the Leica touch!
Is it worth the investment? If you are anything but a serious portrait photographer, probably not. But that doesn't stop us from appreciating the craftsmanship that went into designing this lens.
Again, remember that the aperture ring won't work on the E-M1 II.
If you desire a portrait lens that is lighter and more compact than the Nocticron, you cannot go wrong with the stunning M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8, which we've personally owned for over two years. As of 2017, it is the only professional portrait offering from Olympus and has been praised for its sharpness and beautiful circular bokeh.
Thanks to its fast 1.8 aperture, it is very suitable for low-light shooting and achieving a shallow depth of field. Although it features a robust metal housing, it lacks all weather-sealing, which is the only point that lets this lens down. It has a fast and silent AF motor and we often use it for sports and events too.
There are two affordable primes that can fit in this category: the M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 and the Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.7. I decided to include the latter because it has a more robust build made of metal rather than plastic. The optical quality is very similar including the bokeh and sharpness at the fastest aperture. The Lumix lens can focus closer (20cm) which is another advantage and suffers less from chromatic aberration at the fastest aperture. This little portrait lens is definitely a keeper. Plus, due to its tiny dimensions, you can easily decide to pop it into your bag or slide it into your jacket pocket at the last minute as it won't take up any space.
One of the most important points in the 42.5mm's favour is that, like the aforementioned 12mm, it perfectly represents the ethos of the Micro Four Thirds system: the combination of compactness and high quality.
The M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 ED Digital is smaller than similar lenses offered by the competition and offers more versatility in terms of the zoom range. Simply put, you can't find a smaller lens on the market today capable of offering an equivalent 80-300mm with a constant 2.8 aperture.
But its size and weight aren't the only things that matter: this lens also delivers great results in terms of sharpness, bokeh and overall rendering. It can be used for a variety of purposes including events, portraits, sports, and wildlife. The optional MC-14 teleconverter is the proverbial "cherry on top" because it allows you to extend the zoom reach to 420mm (full frame equivalent).
With the exception of the various lens/teleconverter options for the system, the Micro Four Thirds zoom lens with the longest reach is currently the Panasonic Leica 100-400mm f/4-6.3 and it delivers excellent optical results through the zoom and aperture range.
The autofocus is also very fast, and though it matters little on the E-M1 II, it comes with Power O.I.S. and compatibility with Panasonic's Dual I.S. system. Additional features include weather-sealing, a tripod collar and a number of external controls such as focus limiter, Power O.I.S. and AF/MF switches.
Important Note: this lens is not compatible with the Pro Capture mode of the E-M1 II. Many users have reported an issue when switching the focus limiter on the lens to 5m-infinity so you must keep it to FULL. A firmware update might fix the latter issue. As for Pro Capture, it is less likely there will be an update.
If you want a faster lens at 300mm (600mm equivalent) that is also fully compatible with all the E-M1 II's new features including Pro Capture and Focus Stacking, then the 300mm f/4 Pro is your only option. Sharpness is optimal from the fastest aperture and you will most likely keep it there most of the time. The AF motor is fast and the lens is one of two Olympus lenses that feature optical stabilization. This means that on the E-M1 II, you can take advantage of Sync IS (sensor and optical stabilization) which is very effective not only for stills but also for video.
The lens is certainly not cheap. Actually it is the most expensive on this list but if you are an advanced wildlife photographer, it could be the perfect choice for you. It also has an excellent minimum focus distance of 1.4m and is compatible with the TC 1.4x teleconverter.
Of all M.Zuiko zooms, the 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 is that with the longest reach, making it extremely versatile. Of course, being a "cheap and cheerful" telephoto zoom, you won't benefit from the same optical quality or autofocus performance as you would with either of the previous options but it remains a good starter option for those just beginning to dabble in the world of sports and wildlife.
One of the latest PRO lenses to appear on the market, the M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2, has already stolen the hearts of Micro Four Thirds users with a penchant for excellent sharpness and a gorgeous bokeh. Even at its fastest aperture, where lenses tend to be quite soft, it performs almost as well as it does at f/2 in terms of detail rendering.
Like the other PRO lenses, it features a solid weatherproof build and comes with a round lens hood that protects the front element. The only downside is that it is quite large and heavy compared to the other 25mm Micro Four Thirds primes, but this doesn't pose a problem on a professional body like the E-M1 II. It is also expensive but it is currently one of the best Micro Four Thirds lenses you can find.
It is difficult to turn a blind eye to the ever-versatile 17mm f/1.8. Design to be used on the streets, it provides excellent optical quality and it offers a focal length that is extremely close to the classic 35mm focal length that street photographers know and love. Take into consideration the fast 1.8 aperture, quick autofocus and clutching focus ring and you have the ideal companion for low-light shooting as well. As with many M.Zuiko primes, the 17mm is very compact and lightweight, and is as such, well-suited to any Olympus body, including the E-M1 II.
I chose the 25mm f/1.7 for a number of reasons: not only is it one of the most affordable MFT lenses at the moment, but it also feels more robust, focuses fast and provides good optical quality. It certainly cannot compete with the 25mm f/1.2, but this lens is good considering its price and compactness. If you don't care about having a very fast aperture or the best optical quality for your work, this lens is the way to go.
Although there are four macro lenses for the Micro Four Thirds system, we personally find the M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 the most versatile.
Once again, we have a lens that embraces the spirit of the Micro Four Thirds system. The lens is very small, and you can reverse the lens hood over the barrel when not in use. This means that the lens remains compact even with the lens hood attached.
As for the image quality, it's nothing short of excellent. With its maximum reproduction ratio of 1:1, the lens does a great job of isolating small subjects with great sharpness and detail. The bokeh is very nice, as are the colours. It even includes a focal limiter switch on the side to help you select your desired focus range for faster focusing. I often use it to jump straight to 1:1 magnification. With the E-M1 II, you can also take advantage of focus bracketing and focus stacking.
The M.Zuiko 30mm is the lens with the highest magnification (1.25x) of all Micro Four Thirds lenses. With a closest working distance of just 14cm, you can get extremely close to your subject – so close, in fact, that the lens can cast a shadow if you don't have the proper lighting.
Since the working distance is so close, the 30mm is more appropriate for inanimate objects than living subjects. It is just as sharp as the 60mm and is one of the smallest lenses for the system.
An inexpensive alternative to a dedicated macro lens is the Raynox DCR-250 macro adapter. Compatible with any lens with a focal length of at least 50mm (or 25mm in Micro Four Thirds terms), it allows you to capture beautiful macro images that are both sharp and detailed. For example, we achieved great results using this adapter on the M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8.
The only real limitation of the Raynox is the very narrow depth of field it generates. Using it will also interfere with the lens' autofocus speed, so it is best to set it to infinity and rock the camera back and forth to focus.
If you are looking for extreme versatility and want an all-purpose lens mainly for travel purposes, the 12-100mm f/4 is one of the best we've tested. It has superb optical quality for this type of lens and while the constant aperture isn't particularly fast, it features the most impressive optical stabilisation we've found on a lens.
For example, on the non-stabilised Lumix GF5, we managed a sharp hand-held shot at 4 seconds with the lens set to 12mm. The performance becomes even more impressive when combined with the 5-axis stabilisation of the E-M1 II. This combined system, called Sync I.S., makes it possible to take hand-held shots at shutter speeds as slow as 10 or even 15 seconds, though your hit rate will be much higher between 3-5 seconds.
The autofocus motor is good for action shooting and its weather-sealing allows you to use it in even the most difficult weather conditions. The minimum focus distance is an impressive 15cm at 12mm and 45mm at 100mm. As an all-purpose solution, we'd be hard pressed to recommend a better product.
You've probably heard the old saying, "Jack of all trades, master of none". Though usually a derogatory expression, in the case of the M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO, the fact that the lens can do many things quite well actually works in its favour.
It isn't a macro lens, but it can take excellent close-up shots with wonderful background rendering. At 2.8, its aperture isn't unbelievably fast, but it is constant, meaning that low-light shooting isn't an issue. It isn't as small as some other MFT lenses either, but where it lacks in compactness it gains in excellent optics and sharpness. It is no wonder that many professionals who shoot events and weddings have given up using two different primes in favour of the 12-40mm on its own. It is just that versatile.
The second "Jack" of Micro Four Thirds lenses is the wonderfully versatile Lumix 35-100mm f/2.8. For the longest time, it was the only professional zoom with a constant 2.8 aperture for Micro Four Thirds, and despite the subsequent appearance of the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8, it remains the most compact option of the two.
So, its compact nature aside, what else do we love about the 35-100mm? As we mentioned, it has a 2.8 constant aperture across the entire zoom range, making it useful for shooting in low light and isolating subjects from the background. It also has a splash and dust proof body and includes Power O.I.S. although you will probably prefer to give priority to the camera's 5-axis stabilisation. And most importantly, sharpness is nothing short of excellent.
Recently, Panasonic released a "mark II" version of this zoom which has been optimised on a hardware level for Dual I.S., 5-axis Dual I.S., and 5-axis Dual I.S. II, which are the latest optical and in-body image stabilisation systems from Panasonic. However, since the E-M1 II cannot take advantage of Panasonic's Dual I.S., it makes just as much sense to go for the original since the optics are identical.
Of course, the 12-40mm f/2.8 and 35-100mm f/2.8 are anything but cheap, which is why we recommend the 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 to less demanding users. It covers a slightly wider focal range than the 12-40mm and benefits from a splash-proof build. However, the aperture range is slower and the optical quality, inferior. The minimum focus distance is 20cm, so it can be used as a makeshift macro solution, and the zoom ring can be switched between direct and power modes (Electromagnetic zoom mechanism), facilitating movie recording. It is a great lens to get you started on your photography journey owning to its small size, and won't look out of place on the E-M1 II.


Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Elstree School, Herts) to WSC, on activities at school.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Elstree School, Herts) to WSC, on WSC's visit to Elstree.
Letter from "Jack" John S Churchill to WSC, (Elstree School) on WSC's visit to Elstree, contains sketch of cricket match and "white pony".
Letter from "Jack" John S Churchill (Elstree School) to WSC, asking WSC to send stamp book, and commenting on horse racing.
Letter from "Jack" John S Churchill to WSC, on the result of The Derby, and asking him to send stamp book.
Letter from "Jack" John S Churchill to WSC, on Jack's illness.
Letter from "Jack" John S Churchill (Elstree School) to WSC, on WSC's visit to the Eton v. Harrow cricket match at Lord's and on Jack's new pony.
Letter from "Jack" John S Churchill (Banstead Manor, Newmarket) to WSC, on their "den" which was dirty inside, but had withstood the weather well, and on the health of the animals.
Letter from "Jack" John S Churchill to WSC, sending £2.
Letter from "Jack" John S Churchill to WSC, on activities at Elstree School.
Letter from "Jack" John S Churchill to WSC, on construction of a hammock.
Letter from "Jack" John S Churchill to WSC, on disappointment that WSC did not visit him at Elstree.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Elstree School) to WSC, account of meeting of hunt at Elstree, with sketches of huntsman and hounds.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Elstree School) to WSC, school news.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Elstree School) to WSC, birthday greetings.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Keele Hall, Staffs) to WSC, on visit to Keele.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to WSC, (Keele Hall, Staffs) on visit to Keele.
Letter from "Jack" John S Churchill (Canford Manor, Wimborne, [Dorset]) to WSC, on Jack's visit to Canford, with sketch of Lord Randolph Churchill "looking very well, but with a horrid beard".
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Elstree School, Herts) to WSC, on the Harrow Fencing Cup.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to WSC, on activities at Elstree School.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Harrow School) to WSC, on WSC's failure in the Sandhurst entrance examination.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Harrow School) to WSC, school news.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Harrow School) to WSC, school news, particularly outbreak of scarlet fever.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to WSC, on publication of letter from WSC in "The Harrovian".
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to WSC.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Harrow School) to WSC, on WSC's visit to Harrow.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Harrow School) to WSC, With little to report due to WSC's recent visit, commenting on WSC's good time in London.
Letter from "Jack" John S Churchill to WSC, on the state of Jack's finances "I am bankrupt".
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Harrow School) to WSC, on Lord Roberts' visit to Harrow.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Harrow School) to WSC, school news, regretting that WSC would not be visiting, and commenting on report of speech by Lord Randolph Churchill in The Times.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to WSC, on visit to Lord Roberts' house.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Harrow School) to WSC, on WSC's visit to Harrow, and on the hot weather.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to WSC, on WSC's visit to Harrow, also commenting on WSC's poor typing.
Letter from "Jack" John S Churchill to WSC.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to WSC, asking WSC not to send him a birthday present, and asking him to save his money until they were at home together.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to WSC, commenting on the icy weather, and asking him to send Jack's stamp collection.
Letter from "Jack" John S Churchill to WSC, on Jack's stamp collection.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to WSC, on Jack's stamp collection.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to Lady Randolph Churchill, on activities at Harrow.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to Lady Randolph Churchill, on Harry Furniss's visit to Harrow.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to Lady Randolph Churchill, on outbreak of scarlet fever at Harrow, Jack's birthday, and WSC's visit to Harrow.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to Lady Randolph Churchill, on WSC's typewriter and on report of speech by Lord Randolph Churchill in the Daily Graphic.
Letter from "Jack" John S Churchill to Elizabeth Everest,[Churchill family nanny], on activities at Elstree School.
Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] to Elizabeth Everest [Churchill family nanny].
Empty envelope, formerly containing letters from Lord Randolph Churchill to WSC.
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 2 Connaught Place, London to WSC, thanks for letters containing news of Harrow, also commenting on the death of "poor Daisy" and sending postal order for 21s.
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, Moulton Paddocks, Newmarket, to WSC, on Lord Randolph's visit to Newmarket, where he was expecting friends for a week's horseracing. Hoping that WSC would work hard for his preliminary Examination [for the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst], "it will be quite a disgrace to yourself and to Harrow if you were to fail".
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, Johannesburg, South Africa, to WSC, on his visit to South Africa. Predicting that "when you are my age you will see S Africa to be the most populous &wealthy of all our colonies. Stating that he had been examining, and investing money in gold mines "for I expect you and Jack will be a couple of expensive articles to keep as you grow older". Regretting that he would not be able to bring home a tame antelope.
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 2 Connaught Place, London to WSC, on the need for WSC to return to Harrow a week early to prepare for the Sandhurst entrance examination, with Lord Randolph's reminiscences about his final examinations at Oxford. Also commenting on the death of the Duke of Clarence "one Of the saddest events I have ever known".
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 2 Connaught Place, London, to WSC, congratulations on WSC's success in the Harrow School Fencing competition. "I only hope fencing will not too much divert your attention from the Army Class.
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 2 Connaught Place, London to WSC, complaining about WSC's spending "I think you have got through about £10 this term. This cannot last, &if you are not more careful should you get into the army six months of it will see you in the Bankruptcy Court".
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, Makerstoum House, Kelso, to WSC, returning signed application form for Sandhurst. Also commenting on fishing trip to Scotland.
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 50 Grosvenor Square, London to WSC and John S Churchill, on Lady Randolph's illness and on the death of his brother-in-law, the Duke of Roxburgh.
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 50 Grosvenor Square, London to WSC, on WSC's visit to London and on Lady Randolph's illness.
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, Kissingen, to WSC, on WSC's disappointing performance in the Sandhurst entrance examination, particularly on WSC's failure to pass well enough to join an infantry regiment, and the extra expense of a commission in the cavalry. Stating that he would not allow him to remain in the Cavalry, and that as soon as possible he would arrange his transfer to an infantry regiment. "I am certain that if you cannot prevent yourself from leading the idle useless unprofitable life you have had during your schooldays &later months, you will become a mere social wastrel one of the hundreds of the public school failures, and you will degenerate into a shabby unhappy &futile existence.".
Telegram from Lord Randolph Churchill to WSC, confirming that he had forwarded Sandhurst papers and a cheque to WSC.
Envelope, formerly containing telegram, CHAR 1/2/69.
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, Le Nid, Monte Carlo, Monaco, to WSC, urging him to work hard at Sandhurst - to "keep the standard up &keep raising"...Pull yourself together &keep yourself well abreast &even ahead of those you are competing with..Keep down the smoking, keep down the drink &go to bed as early as you can" With postscript suggesting that he should substitute "father" for "papa" in future letters.
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 50 Grosvenor Square, London, to WSC, on the success of WSC's riding instruction with Captain C H Burt, and recommending that he should visit Lord Randolph's dentist, Pritchard, of 9 Albemarle St., London.
Telegram from Lord Randolph Churchill to WSC, asking WSC not to come up to London as Lord and Lady Randolph were going to Tring.
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 50 Grosvenor Square, London, to WSC, complaining about WSC's frequent visits to London from Sandhurst, forbidding him to come to London more than once a month, and encouraging him to study at weekends.
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 50 Grosvenor Square, London to WSC, complaining about WSC's "misuse" of the "very valuable watch" which had been given to him by Lord Randolph, stating that he would have to repay the repair costs of £3 17s. "I could not believe you could be such a young stupid. It is clear that you are not to be trusted with a valuable watch. Commenting that his brother Jack was "vastly your superior" "in all qualities of steadiness taking care of his things &never doing stupid things.
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 50 Grosvenor Square, to WSC, on WSC's visit to Colonel John Brabazon, 4th Hussars, at Aldershot, and his work at Sandhurst, telling him "not to trouble any more about the watch", [which WSC had damaged] as the rough work of Sandhurst was not suitable for a watch made by Dent. Also advising him not to "attend to moneylenders," put their letters into the waste paper basket".
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 50 Grosvenor Square, London, to WSC, sending cheque to cover WSC's allowance.
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 50 Grosvenor Square, To WSC, on visit to Lord Roberts at Grove Park, also on forthcoming visit of the Prince of Wales to Harrow School. Advising WSC to take care with his diet, "Eating fast, as you do is a fertile source of indigestion &heated blood, producing boils". Also advising him to address him as "Dear Father" rather than "Papa" in future letters.
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, 50 Grosvenor Square, to WSC, criticising him for addressing him as "Papa" rather than "Father" in letters "This is idiotic".
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill to WSC, on the state of WSC's finances, and his "pedantic and overgrown schoolboy style of letter writing, and complaining about his use of a typewriter "an objectionable machine calculated to spoil your handwriting.
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, Bar Harbour Malvern Hotel, Maine, to WSC, on Lord and Lady Randolph's visit to the United States and Canada, and on WSC's proposed visit to Germany.
Letter from Lord Randolph Churchill, Hotel del Monte, California, to WSC, on WSC's desire to join the cavalry rather than the 60th Rifles, pointing out that the Duke of Cambridge would be extremely angry, and that he would also oppose the change strongly, also on Lord and Lady Randolph's visit to the United States, and forthcoming Voyage to Japan.


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Four NATE Directors re-elected as Ray joins Board for the first time
In Associations News, Featured News by Wireless Estimator December 6, 2017
The National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) today released the official results of the 2018 Board of Directors election, announcing that candidates Kevin Dougherty, President of MILLENNIA CONTRACTING, Inc. in New Castle, Del.; John Paul Jones, President of Tower & Turbine Technologies LLC in Austin, Tex.; Bryan Lee, President of Lee Antenna & Line Service, Inc. in Hellertown, Pa and Jimmy Miller, President of MillerCo, Inc. in Gulfport, Miss. were re-elected and will retain their seats on the Board.
Directors pictured from left, top, are John Paul Jones, Bryan Lee, Jimmy Miller, Kevin Dougherty and Shama Ray
NATE also announced that candidate Shama Ray, Owner and CEO of Above All Tower Climbing LLC in Bonne Terre, Mo. was also elected to serve as a new member of the Board of Directors.
Based upon her background as a firefighter/paramedic and then becoming a chief medical officer, Ray came to the industry already entrenched in a culture of safety after witnessing first-hand the horrific effects of not following workplace safety guidelines,
Her 20 years of experience involves extensive leadership and training roles. She also has experience with high angle rescue and ropes and rappelling.
She started working on 911 Towers and later expanded to cellular and radio. Ray obtains all the same training as her employees and she is also on the Women of NATE (WON) committee and has been a speaker at NATE events.
"I am honored to have been chosen for a Board of Directors position," Ray said.
"The safety of Tower Climbers is my number one priority. I would like to improve safety across the nation so that all of the men and women who risk their lives can go home to their families safe and sound."
Employees of Above All Tower Climbing are expecting to move into their new campus within the next months on 27-acres of land in Desoto, Mo. Ray said that she is initially putting on an additional three to five more crews immediately and has an ambitious goal of being at 40 crews by the end of 2018.
The five candidates who were elected by their industry peers will officially begin their two-year terms on February 17, 2018 at the NATE UNITE 2018 Conference in Nashville, Tenn.
"Congratulations are in order to all of the candidates who threw their hat in the ring in this competitive election," said Chief Operating Officer Paula Nurnberg. "The elected members of the Board will be joining a dynamic and evolving organization that is on the front lines elevating wireless and broadcast infrastructure policies on the road to 5G," added Nurnberg.
The Association also acknowledges the contributions of retiring two-term Board Member Don Train, President of Train's Towers Inc in Haddon Heights, N.J.. Train will be honored at the NATE UNITE 2018 Conference for his service.
"Don's extensive industry experience provided a valuable and unique perspective during his tenure on the Board of Directors and we appreciate his dedicated service," stated NATE Chairman Jim Tracy from Burley, Wa.
Also running for the Board was Chris Memmott, President of Triple M Enterprises based in Nephi, Utah.
For more information on NATE, visit www.natehome.com today.


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Sebastian Owuya, född 8 oktober 1991 i Stockholm, är en svensk ishockeyspelare. Han är lillebror till den före detta professionella ishockeymålvakten Mark Owuya.

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Home Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Cameras Panasonic Lumix GH5M2 Unwrapped as Ultimate Hybrid Mirrorless Camera
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Panasonic Lumix GH5M2 Unwrapped as Ultimate Hybrid Mirrorless Camera
Development of Flagship Lumix GH6 Also Announced
Newark, NJ—Along with the announcement that the flagship Panasonic Lumix GH6 with a new Micro Four Thirds sensor and image processor will launch by the end of 2021, the company unveiled the Panasonic Lumix GH5M2.
The Lumix GH5M2, an evolution of the GH5 hybrid mirrorless ILC, features a 20.3-megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor. In addition, the sensor's antireflective (AR) coating helps to drive the maximum performance of the attached lens. Its image processor was also updated by adopting the latest Venus Engine to boost speed and performance.
Panasonic Lumix GH5M2 Video Specs
For video creators, Panasonic's newest digital mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera (ILC) records C4K (4,096×2,160)/4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit video. Moreover, it simultaneously outputs 4:2:2 10-bit over HDMI during 4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit internal recording.
Panasonic Lumix GH5M2
Furthermore, with V-Log L preinstalled on the GH5M2, filmmakers can more easily match the color tone with the footage recorded in the V-Log of S1H/S1 and V-Log L of GH5/GH5S cameras.
The preinstalled V-Log L delivers a high dynamic range as well as broad colors; thus, it eliminates the need to purchase a Software Upgrade Key. V-Log L renders a flat image while maintaining the image's range of color information. Subsequently, there is a greater level of play when images are put through postproduction. What's more, V-Log L has log curve characteristics similar to negative film.
The GH5M2 can also record unlimited video in various settings. Additionally, because it realizes a crop factor of 1.0x in 4K 60p by using the whole sensor area, filmmakers can record in the lens's original viewing angle.
The company also announced that users can download 35 free conversion LUTs for VariCam cinema cameras to use in the GH5M2. Practical tools like a waveform monitor and V-Log L view assist are also available.
Furthermore, like the S1H—the S series' video flagship—the GH5M2 provides two Cinelike gamma presets in photo style mode. Consequently, warm skin tones or delicate nuances of light and shadow are reproduced without color grading over V-Log footage. Cinelike D2 gives priority to dynamic range; Cinelike V2 prioritizes contrast.
In addition, Panasonic added MonochromeS and L.ClassicNeo for anamorphic video recording. For variable frame rate (VFR) recording, C4K/4K 60 fps, anamorphic 50 fps and Full HD 180 fps are also available.
New Sensor & Processor Combo
The 20.3MP Digital Live MOS sensor captures all the details delivered through the attached lens. The sensor's AR coating minimizes ghosts and flaring, even in backlighting.
"The Lumix GH5M2 features high-speed and high-precision AF, as well as incorporates an advanced deep learning technology that detects specific subjects such as humans and animals," Panasonic noted. In addition to detecting the eye, face and body of a human subject, the head is also separately recognized by real-time detection technology for more precise focusing.
In fact, the new ILC detects eyes and faces at a 2x faster recognition cycle speed than the GH5. In addition, they are detected even if they appear in half the size of those the GH5 captures. The camera also keeps tracking human subjects even if they move quickly, turn their backs to the camera, tilt their heads or move far away from the camera.
Other Performance Improvements
Panasonic also improved the DFD technology with enhanced AFC. As a result, users can keep tracking small or fast-moving subjects for crisp focus when the shutter is released.
Moreover, the GH5M2's body image stabilizer (IS) was upgraded to achieve stable handheld shooting with a 6.5-stop slower shutter speed. The GH5M2 also adopts the latest algorithm developed for the S1H to produce smoother video, even while in motion or in panning. Notably, movement with a characteristically low frequency is suppressed more effectively to use slower shutter speed.
What's more, the ILC employs a 3-inch free-angle LCD in 3:2 aspect with 1.84M-dot resolution and touch control. It features higher luminosity than that of the GH5 and superior color reproduction for higher visibility outdoors.
In addition, users can check composition while recording in various popular aspect ratios (16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16) with the ILC's frame marker function. And the red frame indicator identifies whether the camera is recording or not.
Livestreaming Functions
In addition to wired livestreaming, the Lumix GH5M2 is capable of wireless livestreaming using the Lumix Sync app for smartphones. Furthermore, only the camera and a smartphone are required for livestreaming in either an outdoor or indoor environment. Complying with H.264 in RTMP/RTMPS protocol, maximum FHD/60p 16Mbps is also supported.
For wired livestreaming, Panasonic's dedicated program, Lumix Webcam software, is also available to download. However, a forthcoming firmware update will allow the GH5M2 to support wired IP streaming (RTP/RTSP).
Features for the Pros
Built to withstand heavy field use, the GH5M2 is composed of a magnesium alloy full die-cast front/rear frame. It is splash and dust resistant as well as freeze resistant down to 14ºF. Its shutter unit is also rated for 200,000 cycles.
In addition, for outdoor use, the ILC's new battery boasts 2200mAh high capacity. Users may charge the battery via AC or USB. It also complies with USB PD (power delivery).
The GH5M2 integrates Bluetooth as well as Wi-Fi connectivity. Users can shoot, browse and share images remotely once they connect the camera to a smartphone/tablet installed with Panasonic's dedicated app, Lumix Sync. Compatibility with Bluetooth 4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy) also enables a constant connection with a smart device with minimum power consumption.
Panasonic also incorporated 5GHz (IEEE802.11ac) Wi-Fi as an addition to the conventional 2.4GHz (IEEE802.11b/g/n. Consequently, the ILC can establish a more secure, stable connection not only with a smartphone/tablet but also with other devices on location for remote control. Of course, using the 5GHz band also increases the transmission speed of photo and video data.
The GH5 also has a double SD memory card slot. It's compatible with high-speed, high capacity UHS-II for relay recording, backup recording or allocation recording.
The GH5M2 can also use the DMW-XLR1 microphone adapter as a plug-in adapter for an XLR microphone to record high-quality stereo sound. It enables 4K video recording with 96kHz/24bit sound. Dedicated switches also allow direct control, while mic, line and condenser are switchable.
Further, use of the DMW-RS2 shutter remote control minimizes unwanted motion; this makes it easier to shoot bursts or hold the shutter open for extended periods of time. It also has a start/stop button for videography.
The GH5M2 is also compatible with the DMW-BGGH5 battery grip. For longer shoots, users can extend battery life by using two batteries, one in the camera and the other in the grip. It also makes handling more comfortable even in vertical angle shooting, and it has a joystick.
Moreover, videographers can use the DMW-SHGR1 tripod grip for recording selfie videos while walking, etc. It also works as a compact tripod for tabletop shots. And connecting with the camera via USB, it's possible to start/stop video recording; release the shutter; as well as enable/disable sleep mode.
In addition, via Lumix Tether PC software, users can control the camera by connecting it to a PC via USB. When continuous confirmation is required, photographers can view the image on a large PC screen while shooting. They can also start and stop video recording with the tethered shooting.
Future Firmware Update for GH5M2
Panasonic will evolve the GH5M2 with future firmware updates scheduled by the end of 2021. The new firmware program includes live view composite; USB tethering (4G/5G smartphone link) compatible streaming distribution; a more stable connection with smartphones; and also RTP/RTSP wired IP streaming.
The Panasonic Lumix GH5M2 has suggested retail prices of $1,699.99 body only and $2,299.99 in a single-lens kit. Those who preorder the GH5M2 between May 25 to July 5, 2021 can receive a Lumix Pro Services Platinum membership free for one year.
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Cinelike D2
Cinelike V2
DMW-SHGR1 tripod grip
DMW-XLR1 microphone adapter
hybrid mirrorless ILC
Lumix Tether PC software
Micro Four Thirds sensor
V-Log
V-Log L
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Q: How to load localhost javascript page from Microsoft IE WebBrowser control without warning? When I load a page from localhost, the IE warn that "To protect your security, your browser has restricted this file from showing active content that could access your computer". How can I avoid this warning? I'm loading it from my WebBrowser Control.

A: This is probably my favorite question on the whole Internets.  Allows me to say WTF MS? every time I answer it.
Mark Of The Web is the answer:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms537628(v=vs.85).aspx
WTF, Microsoft?