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Australian prime minister got Trump's number from golf great
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's prime minister beat other world leaders to an early call with President-elect Donald Trump by getting his cellphone number from Greg Norman, the golfing great said on Thursday.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said last week he had a warm and "very frank" 15-minute discussion with Trump within hours of the Republican nominee claiming victory in the presidential election.
The U.S.-based Australian golfer confirmed he gave Trump's number to Australia's ambassador to the U.S., Joe Hockey, after the election.
"It was a pleasure and an honor to facilitate the connection between P.M. Turnbull and President-elect Trump at the request of Ambassador Hockey," Norman said in a statement.
"I have great respect for both men who have been voted in by the people of their respective countries and I am fortunate enough to call Mr. Trump a friend, so I was happy to put them in touch to further the incredible long-standing relationship the two countries have experienced," he said.
Turnbull described Norman as "a great advocate for strengthening the Australian-American alliance."
Turnbull declined to explain why Australia did not have Trump's number before the election or say whether he had thought Democrat nominee Hillary Clinton would win.
"In diplomacy and politics, you use lots of networks and all I can say is we have great networks, great connections and Greg Norman is a great Australian," Turnbull told reporters.
Turnbull was the second world leader to call to congratulate the president-elect, Sydney's The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported. Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has said Trump told him that he was the first world leader to get through.
The New York Times reported Tuesday that prominent U.S. allies were scrambling to figure out how and when to contact Trump in a sign that his transition was in disarray. At times, leaders had been patched through to Trump in his office block with little warning, an unnamed Western diplomat told the newspaper.
But Trump tweeted on Wednesday: "I have recieved (sic) and taken calls from many foreign leaders despite what the failing @nytimes said. Russia, U.K., China, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and more. I am always available to them."
Trump's staff have broken from tradition by failing to acknowledge phone calls or other contact with world leaders.
Norman wrote in a Newsweek opinion piece published Tuesday that he had spoken to Trump "on numerous occasions since the election and I think he will surprise many with what he will do with the presidency" with the help of a quality cabinet.
"I have spoken to the prime minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull, and he is onboard with wanting to see President-elect Trump succeed," Norman wrote.
Norman and Turnbull dined at Hockey's Washington residence on Sept. 23. Norman posted a photograph on his Instagram account of himself with Turnbull on that occasion.


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On September 12, 2002, President Bush called on the United Nations to live up to its founding purpose and enforce the determination of the international community – expressed in 16 UN Security Council resolutions – that the outlaw Iraqi regime be disarmed of its weapons of mass destruction.
On November 8, the Security Council unanimously passed UNSCR 1441, which gave the Iraqi regime "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" (OP 2). Recognizing that genuine disarmament can only be accomplished through the willing cooperation of the Iraqi regime, the resolution called for the reintroduction of weapons inspectors into Iraq, to test whether or not the regime had made a strategic decision to give up its mass destruction weapons.
The world knows what successful cooperative disarmament looks like. When a country decides to disarm, and to provide to the world verifiable evidence that it has disarmed, there are three common elements to its behavior:
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Hello, I'm looking for a Radeon HD video card to upgrade an older Thinkcentre (SFF) with a PCI-e x1 slot.
However I'm told that a Radeon HD might or won't work with PCD-e x1?
Two cards I'm currently looking at.
I'm mainly looking for a faster card with more memory to connect to the new 32" Nec monitor with digital hdmi and dvi-d inputs.
Any video adapter would need to have drivers for Windows Vista x64.
It should work using a riser card to make a PCIe x8 or x16 card work in a X1 slot assuming your SFF case can fit it (doubtful), but it's not a good idea considering your old power supply which may not be producing any more than 200w at 12v. My advice would be to replace the entire system. There are boards like the GIGABYTE GA-AB350N-Gaming WIFI which are ITX so you can maintain the small form factor while having a full PCIe x16 slot for graphics.
I plan to eventually upgrade the Thinkcentre to a later model, but am holding on to this one as I normally run at least two pc's. This one has a retailed licensed Vista x64 which is old I know, but works for what I've need to use it for. I guess after upgrading for more than 35 years I hang on to computer items as long as possible, putting some of it into storage, I tend to hang on to some of the older stuff. My first PC used 64KB memory and a 4.0 MHz processor, I've gone through dozens of PC's since.
What I'll probably do is look around for a PCI video adapter as it has a 32-bit PCI 2.3 (5v) slot. However higher memory and faster video adapter seem to be more difficult to find that use a regular pci and pci-e x1 slot. However I idid find a Zotac GeForce GT 710 that shows it has a PCI-E x1 Interface.
here's a pic of the actual slot, appears it's designed for other pci interfaces besides x1.
It's new and they want $52.94. I was looking for something less expensive around $20.00 to upgrade a ~10 year old pc. But probably should just find two more PC's with newer architecture, better cpu, etc.
That' s not a PCI Express slot like any I've seen before.


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XP Sports To Sponsor First Ever Barstool Sports "College Gaming Championship"
XP Sports™ To Sponsor First Ever Barstool Sports® "College Gaming Championship"
Gaming supplement brand formulated to support gaming at its best is a proud sponsor of Barstool Sports' first College Gaming Tournament.
Oakville, ON (October 29, 2020) – XP SportsTM, a gaming energy supplement brand, has partnered with Barstool Sports® for their first ever College Gaming Championship. The seven-week tournament features the best collegiate gamers from 64 universities who will compete to win The Barstool College Championship Belt. Games will take place on the Barstool Sports® Twitch® channel every Wednesday from 7-10 PM EST (with Thanksgiving week off) until the first ever Barstool Sports® College Gaming Champion is crowned on December 16th.
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Top 10 Innovations in Gaming History
From its commercial birth in the 1950s to its growth to 2 billion gamers around the world today, the gaming industry has certainly come a long way. Let's take a look at the top 10 innovations in gaming history, so that we can better understand how the industry went from "technological oddity" to experts forecasting $196 billion in revenue by 2022.
THE FIRST ELECTROMECHANICAL MACHINE AND THE FIRST GAME SYSTEM DESIGNED FOR COMMERCIAL HOME USE
The first recognized example of a game machine was unveiled at the New York World's Fair in 1940 by nuclear physicist Dr. Edward Uhler Condon, who designed and patented an electromechanical machine to play an ancient mathematical strategy game, according to "The History Of Gaming: An Evolving Community" for TechCrunch.
"However, the first game system designed for commercial home use did not emerge until nearly three decades later, when Ralph Baer and his team released his prototype, the 'Brown Box,' in 1967," according to TechCrunch. "The 'Brown Box' was a vacuum tube-circuit that could be connected to a television set and allowed two users to control cubes that chased each other on the screen."
The 'Brown Box' could be programmed to play ping-pong, checkers and other games, and it "was the birth of the digital gaming we know today," according to TechCrunch.
PLATO, LAN NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET
The first example of players competing on separate screens occurred in 1973 with a strategic turn-based game for up to 8 players, which was created for the PLATO (Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations) network system, according to TechCrunch.
"PLATO represents one of the first steps on the technological road to the Internet, and online multiplayer gaming as we know it today," according to TechCrunch. "The real revolution in gaming came when LAN networks, and later the Internet opened up multiplayer gaming. Multiplayer gaming took the gaming community to a new level because it allowed fans to compete and interact from different computers, which improved the social aspect of gaming."
Today, 3.2 billion people across the globe have Internet, and at least 1.5 billion people with Internet access play video games, according to TechCrunch.
"Since the early 2000s, Internet capabilities have exploded and computer processor technology has improved at such a fast rate that every new batch of games, graphics, and consoles seem to blow the previous generation out of the water," according to TechCrunch.
CARDS, CARTRIDGES, CHIPS, MICROPROCESSORS AND RAM
When the first gaming console for the home market appeared in 1972, it relied on removable circuit cards, rather than the cartridges that became popular soon after, according to a "Hot chips: the uniquely digital story of video games" for Happy Mag. A few years later, significant technical improvements were made by 1975, courtesy of the microchip, according to Happy Mag.
"By the '80s, computers that were powered by microprocessors were the norm," according to Happy Mag. "Right up until the present day, it's easy to trace the capability gaming system by following a particularly crucial specification: Random Access Memory (RAM). The RAM spec is integral in gaming because it acts as the console or computer's short-term memory."
The RAM chip is responsible for handling the dynamic, fluctuating needs of game action, so the bigger it is, the smoother the gaming experience, according to Happy Mag.
Today, "microchips that previously housed dozens of transistors for controlling electrical signals now contain billions," according to Happy Mag. "The speed at which CPUs and RAM chips are developed and released give PC gamers an advantage in tech stakes compared with their counterparts in console-land."
PERSONAL COMPUTERS AND BASIC CODE
In the early 1980s, new home computer systems were affordable for the average American. They were advertised as the "sensible" option for the whole family, according to TechCrunch.
"These home computers had much more powerful processors than the previous generation of consoles; this opened the door to a new level of gaming, with more complex, less linear games," according to TechCrunch. "They also offered the technology needed for gamers to create their own games with BASIC code."
Not only did early computers allow people to create their own games using code, but they also paved the way for multiplayer gaming, according to TechCrunch.
WIFI & ROUTERS
"Today, games of all sorts can be played smoothly and easily virtually anywhere WiFi or cellular connectivity is available," according to "How the Internet changed the gaming industry" for KnowTechie. "That means that games can be played during the daily commute while riding on the bus or train just as easily as they can be at home."
"The best gaming routers 2020" for TechRadar recommends investing in a top-notch gaming router in order to make sure you have a reliable connection.
"The best gaming routers considerably minimize lag spikes during the most crucial moments and prioritize network traffic for you when you're gaming," according to TechRadar.
The best gaming routers also have technology that allows multiple WiFi devices to simultaneously receive multiple data streams and increase the network's throughput, according to TechRadar.
"The proliferation of smartphones and tablets has fundamentally changed gaming," according to "The 11 Biggest Gaming Innovations Of The 2010s" for Inverse. "Consoles and PCs are no longer a requirement."
An Entertainment Software Association (ESA) survey found that 93 percent of American households own a smartphone, and almost half of those households use smartphones to play video games.
Mobile gaming (smartphone and tablet) brought in $68.5 billion, or 45 percent of the global games market in 2019, according to Newzoo.
"The release of the first 4K monitor back in 2013 opened an opportunity for gamers to experience gaming at a whole new level," according to "1080p Vs. 4K Gaming: Is Gaming At 4K Worth It?" for WePC. "Since then, more and more 4K monitors have been released, and prices have dropped significantly (although it's important to keep in mind that to run 4K graphics it also costs hundreds of extra dollars for the required GPU)."
Monitors running at 4K resolution have four times the pixel count as a similarly sized 1080p monitor, which means that you'll have better overall clarity and image quality, according to WePC.
When it comes to 4K gaming, WePC recommends using a monitor that's 27 inches or above to really take advantage of the technology.
"Virtual reality has existed in one form or another for decades," according to "A Strange New World: Has Virtual Reality Gaming Lived Up To Its Promise?" for WBUR. "Since the term was coined in the 1980s, VR has been used to train pilots, assist doctors and help patients with PTSD, and the number of applications just keeps growing."
The goal of VR gaming is to offer gamers a fully immersive experience, according to WBUR. Instead of only getting to watch stories play out, you'll be able to live them through VR gaming.
"2020 is once again being declared to be VR's make-or-break year," says Robert Morgan, who creates VR games and experiences, in the WBUR article. "Now, people have been saying that since roughly 2014."
"Voice controlled gaming has been around for a while, but the potential of using the technology in gaming systems has finally caught up to reality – computers are now able to easily recognize voice commands from the user," according to "11 Unbelievable Advances in Gaming Technology" for Mental Floss. "Not only can you turn the console on and off using this tech, but you can also use voice commands to control gameplay, interact on social media, play selections from your media library, or search the web, all by simply talking to your gaming system."
Gesture control technology allows you to play first-person shooter games, or simply interact with your device, with just a few waves of your hand, according to Mental Floss.
"Using a 3D camera that tracks 22 separate points in your hand, gesture control allows users to connect with their gaming experience by using the natural movements of your body," according to Mental Floss.
Gaming Trends to Watch in 2021
The gaming industry is reshaping the way that we interact with the world, and it constantly inspires innovation by pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
The State of Online Gaming 2020 research report found that 38 percent of gamers would like to become professionals, as long as they can support themselves; watching gamers play online is more popular than watching sports for 18 to 25 year olds; and on average, gamers spend 6 hours and 20 minutes each week playing games. Mobile devices also remain the primary gaming device, download speed still matters, and online gaming continues to be popular.
What should gamers expect next year? We'll take you through all the gaming trends to watch in 2021.
NEXT GENERATION GAMING CONSOLES
Microsoft and Sony will both be releasing next-generation gaming consoles toward the end of 2020. The Xbox Series X console will be available on November 10, and the PlayStation 5 console comes out two days later on November 12. This has been a long time coming, since both companies released their current-generation machines 7 years ago.
The main selling points for both new game consoles are realistic graphics and smoother game play, and both feature central and graphics processors from Advanced Micro Devices.
THE RISE OF 5G
Eighty-seven percent of gamers find the process of downloading games to be frustrating, with the length of time it takes being the top issue. Expert gamers and aspiring professionals have the most frustration with download speed, with half of them noting it, according to the State of Online Gaming 2020. Fast performance is also cited as the most important aspect of game play across all ages.
"Mobile games have always been limited by latency, currently around 10 milliseconds on 4G tech," according to Treasure Data Blog. "That might not seem like a lot to a layperson, but it's an eternity when it comes to competitive gaming. 5G will drop latency down to less than 1 millisecond, opening the door for new possibilities."
Treasure Data Blog says that when global 5G adoption goes mainstream around 2021, mobile gaming will show even more remarkable growth.
Mobile phones remain the primary gaming device, followed by computers, gaming consoles and tablets, according to the State of Online Gaming 2020. In the last 10 years, more than 2.2 billion people used their smartphones to play games.
"As chipsets continue to advance we're seeing mobile devices that are arguably on par with a PlayStation 3," according to VentureBeat. "With people replacing their phones around every 1.5 years, compared to replacing consoles every five or six years, we're going to get mobile devices that are arguably as powerful as PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. There will be billions of AR-enabled devices as standard in iOS and Android through ARKit and ARCore."
Since 2017, the market share of mobile gaming revenue has continually increased, and research shows that it can grow by 59 percent before the end of 2021, according to "13 Current Gaming Trends: 2020/2021 Data, Statistics & Predictions" for CompareCamp.
SPECTATORS OVERTAKING GAMERS
Gaming has become mainstream entertainment as a spectator sport. The State of Online Gaming 2020 report found that most 18 to 25 year olds would rather watch gamers play video games than watch sports.
There's an esports shift that's about to take place, with the number of spectators overtaking the number of gamers around 2021. Gamer growth is projected at around 9 percent, while streaming audience growth is projected at 90 percent, according to VentureBeat.
"When audience growth overtakes player growth, that fundamentally flips the business model on its head," says Erik Archer Smith, marketing director of data at Treasure Data. "That's going to fundamentally change how developers have to approach their game, where you need to think about producing games with the audience in mind, versus just the gamer in mind."
In 2017, esports had a total revenue of $655 million. In 2021, that number is expected to be closer to $1.6 billion.
While the idea behind cloud gaming or Gaming-as-a-Service isn't something new, experts believe that a successful solution can revolutionize the gaming industry. In the future, we're expected to see PCs and consoles start to adopt the idea behind cloud gaming.
"Basically, you will be able to play any game you like through a live stream on your device," according to COIN-OP TV. "So, this means that you could have a low-performance PC but still will be able to play the latest games since they will run on high-performance servers across the world. Also, there will be no waiting for updates since all games will already be updated."
In 2018, the value of the cloud gaming market worldwide was $1 million, according to CompareCamp. Industry insiders predict that by 2025, it'll grow to $8 million.
MILLENNIALS BECOMING THE PRIME GAMING DEMOGRAPHIC
The gaming industry is expanding, and millennials are the driving force, according to "How millennials are expanding the gaming industry" for The Charleston Chronicle. In fact, 71 percent of millennial gamers watch gaming content on YouTube and Twitch, according to Nielsen.com.
The average age of gamers is 34 years old, with women around 36 years old and men around 32, according to VentureBeat. As of 2016, millennials became the largest workforce generation, and by 2021, they'll be 34 years old on average.
"Peak millennial is going to hit peak purchasing power and also going to hit peak gamer," says Erik Archer Smith in the VentureBeat article. "When all of these demographic trends coalesce around 2021/2022, gaming culture goes mainstream undeniably. If we think it's big now, there's going to a holy-shit moment."
"Augmented Reality (AR) is an experience where virtual objects are superimposed onto the real-world environment via smartphones, tablets, heads-up displays, or AR glasses," according to "The Important Difference Between Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality" for Forbes. "Virtual Reality (VR) is a fully immersive experience where a user leaves the real-world environment behind to enter a fully digital environment via VR headsets."
AR and VR gaming have both made leaps and bounds since their inception, redefining the term "immersive gaming experience," according to Treasure Data Blog. In 2016, we saw the release of Sony's Playstation VR and Nintendo's popular AR mobile game, Pokémon GO.
COIN-OP TV expects that the latest virtual reality headsets will be able to render 3D graphics that look like real life.
VR and AR grossed $1.8 billion and $1 billion, respectively, in 2016. In 2021, those numbers are projected to be $19 billion and $20.3 billion.
VIDEO GAMES AS A SERIOUS ART FORM
"Vintage video games now command the sort of cultural currency and influence once reserved for classic films, perhaps the clearest sign that video games are now an essential form of entertainment," according to Business Insider.
The Tribeca Film Festival will be adding video games to its official starting lineup in 2021.
"Games have proven to be one of the most sophisticated storytelling vehicles today – not only with narrative but also with incredible artistic mastery, the creation of highly immersive worlds, and providing meaningful connections to communities all over the world," says Casey Baltes, vice-president of Tribeca Games, in an IndieWire article.
This move by the Tribeca Film Festival further acknowledges video games as a serious art form.
Getting A Gaming Education – How To Study Video Games & More
Planning your life after high school can certainly seem overwhelming, even if you have a clear goal in mind. A survey found that affordability, availability of a desired program, reputation/academic quality, career outcomes/job opportunities, value of education for cost, feeling of fit and proximity to home are the seven key "decision segments" on the minds of aspiring college students, according to "The 7 Things Students Think About When Choosing a College" for The Chronicle of Higher Education.
So, even if you know right now that you want to become a professional gamer, you still need to figure out the path that's best for you. The tricky part is that there is "no single path after high school that is right for everyone," according to "5 Best Degrees for Gamers" for Stem Jobs. "While a traditional four-year degree is required for some jobs, there are others that require an apprenticeship, certification, or associate degree."
Some colleges and universities have specific gaming degrees, while others have different types of degrees and training that can put you on a path to a great career in the gaming industry, according to Stem Jobs.
UNDERSTANDING THE GAMING INDUSTRY
The gaming industry includes the development, marketing and monetization of video games, as well as the production, distribution and consumption of content generated by video games, according to "How You Can Make a Career in Gaming?" for Entrepreneur.
Entrepreneur explains that video games – PC gaming, mobile gaming and console gaming – are a form of entertainment that's part of a $115.8 billion global industry. The industry can be divided into two verticals – game developers and gamers, according to Entrepreneur. Game developers are the companies that create the games, while gamers are the ones playing these games and drawing entertainment from interaction, participation and viewership.
"The career opportunities are pretty vast in the gaming industry," according to Entrepreneur. "An essential trait in any gamer must be to find the right balance in a healthy lifestyle and their gaming habits. The gaming industry is booming rapidly with expansion into multiple domains and prospects for talented people have never been higher."
WHICH SCHOOLS HAVE VARSITY ESPORTS TEAMS?
There are several college esports leagues including The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) and Tespa.
NACE was formed in 2016, with only seven colleges and universities having varsity esports programs then. Today, NACE has more than 175 colleges and universities that have varsity esports programs, with over 5,000 student athletes. This is important, since NACE schools officially recognize and support their college esports teams as official varsity-level athletic programs, according to "List of Colleges with Varsity Esports Programs" for Next College Student Athlete. This means that student athletes may be eligible to receive esports scholarships.
"Esports scholarships are awarded on a school-by-school basis," according to the "Esports Scholarship Guide" for Next College Student Athlete. "The majority are partial and range from $500 to $8,000 per year. Several schools are beginning to offer full-tuition, and even full-ride scholarships."
Tespa has over 270 North American chapters with more than 120,000 Tespa members and alumni. College clubs compete in Tespa leagues and give gamers the chance to win scholarships and prize money, according to Next College Student Athlete. Tespa has over 1,350 schools competing in its tournaments and has awarded $3.3 million to students through scholarships and prizes.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BEST COLLEGES FOR GAMING
"The best colleges and universities for varsity esports have a tradition of excellence and support from the administration to grow and develop the program," according to Next College Student Athlete. "Across the country, some of the best gaming colleges include Maryville, Robert Morris, Miami (Ohio), California-Irvine, Ashland, and Harrisburg University."
Maryville University of St. Louis: "The university maintains a state-of-the-art practice facility with the best internet possible for low ping and high FPS (frames-per-second)," according to Lineups. "Along with high-speed computers, the facility also comes with top-of-the-line headsets and gaming chairs for maximum comfort and complete concentration. Maryville offers scholarships up to $2,000."
Miami Unversity (Ohio): "Based in Oxford, Ohio, Miami University boasts greater name recognition and a higher academic ranking than most schools that offer varsity eSports programs," according to "The Best College Varsity eSports Programs" for BestColleges. "Miami also provides students with a picturesque campus and plenty of collegiate nightlife."
Miami University began offering esports scholarships in 2016, won the 2017 National Association of Collegiate eSports Overwatch season, and finished as runner-up at the 2017 NACE invitational in League of Legends, according to BestColleges. The university also created a minor in digital gaming and has an on-campus esports arena. Miami University's teams compete in Tespa's collegiate esports leagues, according to BestColleges.
Ashland University (Ohio): Ashland University has a varsity esports program and is one of the few in the nation to offer scholarships to Fortnite players, according to BestColleges. The program also recruits athletes for other games, and all esports athletes receive team gear including a jersey, backpack, mousepad, mouse, headset and jacket.
"Ashland's eSports teams practice in the school's on-campus facility, which contains 25 top-of-the-line gaming PCs and chairs in addition to widescreen television sets for coaching purposes," according to BestColleges. "The team also brings in guest speakers – mainly professional players – to address athletes in a seminar series."
Robert Morris University (Illinois): This university operates in the heart of Chicago and created the idea of varsity eSports programs," according to Lineups.
Robert Morris University has dedicated coaches for the games the team competes in, as well as several sponsorships that provide the players with some of the best facilities in the nation, according to Lineups. The university offered the first esports scholarships to prospective members of the school's League of Legends team back in 2014.
University of California-Irvine: UC Irvine became the first public university to create a varsity esports team, according to BestColleges.
"The program primarily focuses on Overwatch and League of Legends, awarding $5,610 scholarships to League players and $2,500 scholarships to Overwatch players," according to BestColleges. "The campus loves eSports, as the school states that 72% of UC Irvine's student body participates in some form of gaming. UC Irvine houses one of the nation's most extensive eSports facilities, which currently includes more than 70 gaming computers."
Harrisburg University: Harrisburg University became the first college esports program to award full ride scholarships to its entire 16-player roster in 2018, according to Next College Student Athlete. The university won ESPN's inaugural Collegiate Esports Championship in May 2019.
"But schools like Harrisburg are playing an entirely different game: They're willing to treat college e-sports like Alabama treats college football," according to "Why Colleges Are Betting Big on Video Games" for The Atlantic. "The hope is that the scholarship money the institution invests will elevate the campus as a dominant force in a still-nascent community."
The university opened in 2001, and has a total student population of about 750, according to The Atlantic.
WHER CAN I GET A GAMING DEGREE?
There are a number of colleges and universities where you can earn a gaming degree. In the United States, schools including Shenandoah University in Virginia, Becker College in Massachusetts and The Ohio State University have debuted esports degrees, according to a "Colleges are starting degrees in esports, with $36,000 programs" for CBS News.
Becker College offers a Bachelor of Science in esports management, and Ohio State is launching an esports and game studies undergraduate major that will include the application of games to health and medicine, according to the CBS News article. The University of Utah created an undergraduate gaming degree, and Miami University (Ohio) created a minor in digital gaming, according to BestColleges.
Full Sail University also offers a variety of game degrees including a Simulation & Visualization Bachelor's Degree, a Game Art Bachelor's Degree, a Game Design Bachelor's Degree and a Game Development Bachelor's Degree.
WHAT DO I STUDY?
If you're wondering what you should study, "Roadmap to Becoming a Professional Video Gamer: From Degree to Career" for Learn.org notes that there are few options available for careers in professional video gaming, and adds that your first step should be education.
"While a formal education isn't required for all video game-related jobs, you'll likely still need a degree to open other career opportunities and advancement," according to Learn.org. "A degree from an accredited college can be a springboard for a job as a programmer or designer. A number of different degree programs are available, but you may wish to consider a bachelor's or master's degree in game development or computer science. These programs teach you the essentials of designing and testing computer games and console games."
Learn.org says that some of the subjects that you may study include animation, programming languages, storyboarding, interactive media and media ethics.
The five best degrees for gamers, according to Stem Jobs, are computer science, software engineering, video game development and programming, game art/interactive media design and computer animation.
If you're serious about gaming, do your research to find the school and degree that will help you the most on your journey to becoming a professional gamer.
How To Become A Professional Gamer
If you're someone who has gaming on their mind 24/7, you've probably considered going pro at some point in your life. After all, what's better than getting paid to do the thing you love most in the world?
While the odds of becoming a professional gamer were about 1 in 10,000 more than five years ago, there's more money than ever in the industry today. Current esports players are able to make more than $2 million for winning an international tournament, and many of them also earn steady salaries while competing for corporate-sponsored teams. Last year, competitive esports revenue was around $1.1 billion, which was an almost 27 percent increase from 2018. The entire industry is expected to be worth $3 billion by 2022.
For those of you who think that you may have the talent and drive to become a pro gamer, or are even just interested in learning more about what's involved, we'll take you through the necessary steps to becoming a professional gamer.
1. DECIDE IF YOU REALLY WANT TO COMMIT TO BECOMING A PRO GAMER
As mentioned previously, the odds of becoming a professional gamer aren't in your favor. So, it's important that you really love gaming and have fun doing it, even if you don't make any money from it.
"As with anything in life, it's important to play esports for the right reasons," according to "How to Become a Pro Gamer in 10 Steps" for Intel. "The love of competition, the satisfaction of growing as a player, and the sense of contributing to a team and community are all valid reasons to play. In the long run, positive motivations are what keeps players engaged. Players who are motivated by cash, fame, and quick success, on the other hand, will likely burn out before ever turning pro."
In fact, the peak of an esports professional is "so short-lived that players often toss their controller and call it quits by the time they're in their mid 20s," according to "Esports players burn out young as the grind takes mental, physical toll" for CBS News. The article explains that the world of esports is both physically and mentally demanding, which is why professional gamers barely past their teens burn out faster than athletes.
"Players between the ages of 21 and 25 have won more money than all other ages combined, according to stats posted on E-Sports Earnings," according to "The 0.1 per cent: How eSports pros make a career playing video games" for Global News. "The data shows very few players win any prize money in their 30s, and only a handful have ever won money in their 40s."
If you're still all-in and know that you want to become a pro gamer, even after learning about how difficult the journey will be, you need to decide what kind of professional player you'd like to become.
2. DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A COMPETITIVE PRO OR A LIFESTYLE GAMER?
Competitive pros and lifestyle gamers are generally the two kinds of professional video game players, according to "How to Make Billions in E-Sports" for The New York Times.
Competitive pros are like pro athletes, competing on teams in specific games like teams compete in baseball or basketball. There's lots of coaching, training and scrimmaging that takes place, and the gamers need to have raw talent.
On the other hand, lifestyle gamers are entertainers and play games on digital channels or live streaming services. The goal for lifestyle gamers is to build a massive following with millions of fans. The most successful streamers can earn seven- or eight-figure incomes, according to the New York Times.
"To get to this level, it helps if they are very good at their games, but they aren't necessarily elite players," according to the New York Times. "Above all, lifestyle gamers need to be compelling to watch – some combination of funny, attractive, edgy, and skilled."
3. CHOOSE YOUR GAME
"The next step is to find your game," according to the Intel article. "There are two schools of thought here: either pick a game that's up-and-coming or go with a well-established game."
The article explains that the reason to pick a game that's already established is that the infrastructure and resources are already in place to support pro gaming. The downside to picking an established game is that it's hard for newcomers to break into the scene.
"When a game is up-and-coming, players have an opportunity to help excavate the game and advance the meta, which tends to be more volatile and accommodating of different play styles at the outset," according to the Intel article. "That said, there's also a risk that a game's competitive scene will fail to thrive, at which point you may have to pick a new game."
The article recommends trying out a few different games and sticking with your favorite – the one that you truly love and look forward to coming back to and playing each and every day.
4. BECOME A MASTER OF YOUR CRAFT
"Becoming a master of your game takes a lot of time commitment, dedication, and of course natural skills for the genre," according to "How to Become a Professional Gamer" for SteelSeries.
Top competitors are playing for 12 to 14 hours a day, at least 6 days a week, according to the CBS News article. That's why Techni Sport writes in "How to become a pro gamer in 2020" that regardless of whether you want to be a competitive gamer or a streamer, you need to practice, practice, practice.
"If you're a competitive gamer then you'll constantly be battling against the best gamers in the world and you need to make sure your skill level is up to scratch," according to Techni Sport. "On the other hand, if you're a streamer then people will only watch high ranked players. If you're not up to scratch then your viewing figures will suffer and you'll lose subscribers, donations, and ad revenue."
The Intel article recommends that you master the game's mechanics first, which means concentrating on "learning game-specific skills until they become ingrained in your muscle memory." Pro players practice mechanics tirelessly to stay sharp and make minute improvements, according to the Intel article, but players who are just starting out should improve a great deal with practice.
"While you're honing your skills, start researching the game's overarching strategy," according to the article. "Understanding your role in a given situation is a good place to start."
It's also recommended that you watch the top players in your particular game or games and learn from them. Both videos and live streams are great resources for learning good in-game habits, and they provide a reference point for how you should be playing the game, according to the Intel article. Then, as you get better and better, you can watch replays of your own matches to break down your play style and learn from your mistakes.
5. INVEST IN GOOD GEAR
"Honing your strategy skills will only get you so far if you want to become a professional gamer," according to the SteelSeries article. "If your gear doesn't match up, you're never going to have the competitive edge over your opponents. See your gear as your teammate – you need to work in harmony together for the best results."
SteelSeries says that if you're gaming on a PC, you need to make sure that your PC can handle any game without lag or stutter. It's important for you to invest in a mouse that's precise and accurate, as well as a quality monitor. You'll also need a top-notch headset to hear every little sound, since sounds are often your audio clues as to where your enemies are approaching from in the game.
6. START STREAMING AND ATTRACT ATTENTION
Techni Sport suggests starting a stream regardless of whether you want to be a pro competitive gamer or a streamer. You'll be able to use the streaming platform to showcase your skills and talent, which will hopefully help you get noticed.
"Getting yourself noticed is an important step if you want to make it like a pro," according to Techni Sport. "Not only do you need to build a fan base of loyal fans but you also need to show off and get noticed by scouts. Many high-level streamers have gone on to join professional gaming teams all because they used streaming as a way to get spotted."
Or, as the Intel article says, "Getting good at the game is only half the battle. The other half is making connections that will help you ascend the competitive ladder. Once you've found your footing in more competitive lobbies, start networking. Leverage your position as a quality opponent to connect with better players."
It's recommended that you create fan pages on different social media sites and use them to attract visitors to your streams.
"Getting views is the most important thing in building a social media following," according to Techni Sport.
7. JOIN A TEAM
"The next step in your journey to become a professional gamer and leaping towards esports stardom is to join a team," according to SteelSeries. "But you'll have to already be absolutely nailing your game and have built up a solid reputation in the esports community, which is why networking is so important early on."
SteelSeries says that you might even be approached by a team and asked to join. You can also try reaching out to teams and other esports enthusiasts via online forums.
8. STAY BALANCED AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
"While the grind mentality looms large in esports, pros must learn how to balance their practice regimen and off-screen activities," according to the Intel article. "A holistic approach to practice – including proper nutrition, exercise, and an active social life – improves mental focus and prevents burnout. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle will allow you to stay motivated for long enough to develop the skills that will ultimately attract pro organizations."
Becoming a pro gamer will probably take years of hard work and practice, according to the article. But, in order to succeed, it's important to take a well-rounded approach to training that includes developing social skills, expanding your knowledge of the game, finding positive sources of motivation and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.


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require 'singleton'

module Galago
  class RateLimiter
    class Configuration
      include Singleton

      DEFAULT_LIMIT = 5_000
      DEFAULT_API_KEY_HEADER = 'HTTP_X_API_KEY'.freeze
      DEFAULT_CALLBACK = Proc.new {}

      attr_reader :api_key_header, :limit, :counter

      def initialize
        @limit = DEFAULT_LIMIT
        @api_key_header = DEFAULT_API_KEY_HEADER
        @callback = DEFAULT_CALLBACK
      end

      def limit=(limit)
        raise ArgumentError.new("Limit must be a positive number") if limit < 1
        @limit = limit
      end

      def api_key_header=(api_key_header)
        header = api_key_header.dup
        header.gsub!('-', '_')
        header.upcase!

        @api_key_header = "HTTP_#{header}".freeze
      end

      def counter=(counter)
        @counter = case counter.class.name
                   when 'Dalli::Client' then MemcachedCounter.new(counter)
                   when 'Redis' then RedisCounter.new(counter)
                   else counter
                   end
      end

      def callback(&block)
        if block_given?
          @callback = block
        else
          @callback
        end
      end

      def reset!
        @limit = DEFAULT_LIMIT
        @api_key_header = DEFAULT_API_KEY_HEADER
      end

    end
  end
end

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Just to let you know ,that there some good people left in the world .
My mother-in-law has terminal breast cancer and my step-father has about 2- 3 months tops "lung cancer " .
My wifes always 100mph ,events managment is one of her things , she took upon her self to setup a fund raiser for Breast Cancer Awarness .
I know there's lots of people who need help , from homeless - disabled , but because this was close to home she done this for free and off her own back , " and I had to listen to her for over a year ,planning " . . .
anyways the party was last week and she Raised £2000 in the space of 4 hrs , it was a great night , over 200 people showed up and raised money for a good cause . .
But she already booked for 2010 " great another year of listening to her "
but every minute was worth it .
Ps accepting donations for raffle prices and so on . . . . .
My wife " 4 days after giving Birth "
Working for charity is always a good thing and when it's "close to home" it makes it all the more rewarding and important. The wife was diagnosed with MS last year so I can relate to having your world turned upside down.
Sorry to hear that ,my father in-law "Yvonnes dad " has MS aswell ,originally dignosed with ME but after he had a several small strokes , the doctors changed there dignosize.
GL my heart goes out to you ,your wife and family .


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The Arab Spring at Ten Years: What's the Legacy of the Uprisings?
An Egyptian protester holds his national flag as he shouts slogans against President Hosni Mubarak at Cairo's Tahrir Square in 2011. Pedro Ugarte/AFP/Getty Images
Ten years on, the lives of people in Arab Spring countries have improved in certain aspects but worsened in others. CFR.org visualizes the changes in Bahrain, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen.
Article by Kali Robinson
Current political and economic issues succinctly explained.
In December 2010, Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in protest outside a government office in the little-known town of Sidi Bouzid. In a matter of days, his act of defiance set off a revolutionary movement that rippled across the Middle East and North Africa, toppling some long-standing authoritarian regimes.
Looking back, the uprisings, commonly known as the Arab Spring, produced modest political, social, and economic gains for some of the region's inhabitants. But they also sparked horrific and lasting violence, mass displacement, and worsening repression in parts of the region. These graphics show how the lives of those in six Arab Spring hot spots—Bahrain, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen—have changed, for better or worse, since the upheaval began a decade ago.
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Protesters were motivated by many factors, but analysts say a common theme was a push for dignity and human rights. In many countries, religious tensions also played a significant role. For instance, Islamist parties gained power in formerly secular Tunisia and Egypt (although only temporarily in the latter). Meanwhile, deep sectarian divisions helped give rise to the anti-government movements in Bahrain, Syria, and Yemen. Only Tunisia made a lasting shift to democracy, whereas Egypt backslid, and Libya, Syria, and Yemen spiraled into protracted civil wars.
Demonstrations and Protests
Many in the Mideast struggled financially due to declining oil prices, high unemployment, and corruption among political elites who thrived at the expense of ordinary citizens, among other reasons. Poverty rates were high, especially in rural areas. In no country has the standard of living significantly improved since the revolutions, and it has even declined in conflict-ravaged areas.
Youth Unemployment
Many of the uprisings were led by students and other young people frustrated by government corruption and the lack of economic opportunities. Youth unemployment in the region remains the highest in the world [PDF] and has worsened in several countries, rekindling protests in some cases.
Press freedom in the region is worse today than in the years before the revolts. Many governments have moved aggressively to suppress any criticism in the media, and foreign and local journalists are more likely to be imprisoned, killed, or have their work censored than their peers in most other regions of the world. Egypt has become one of the world's top jailers of journalists since President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi took power in 2013.
Post-uprising civil wars in Libya, Syria, and Yemen have caused mass displacement. In many cases, foreign military interventions have exacerbated the violence and disorder. Syria's conflict alone has created more than five million registered refugees and over six million internally displaced people.
The internet and social media were vital tools for mobilizing Arab Spring protesters and documenting some government injustices. In the years since, countries such as Egypt have tightened their grip on cyberspace by restricting internet access, enacting laws that facilitate censorship, and jailing people over their anti-government posts online. Only Tunisia has increased internet freedom, particularly by protecting free expression and the press under its 2014 constitution.
Some countries, such as Tunisia, have attempted to respond to protesters' calls for better governance, including by creating anticorruption agencies and new laws to protect whistleblowers. However, corruption persists and is worsening regionwide. It is particularly daunting in the countries riven by civil war.
Gender equality was not a primary focus of the Arab Spring, but women took leading roles in the protests despite the threat of gender-based violence. Over the last decade, some countries have seen slight increases in female representation in government, but generally the region has done little to improve the status of women. Still, in countries including Egypt and Tunisia, women are speaking out more against injustices they face.
Will Merrow created the graphics for this article.
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The United States has long tried to negotiate a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but several factors, including deep divisions between and within the parties and declining U.S. interest in carrying out its traditional honest-broker role, hurt the chances of a peace deal.
Backgrounder by Kali Robinson December 15, 2020
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With six Arab states having established relations with Israel, a new Middle East is taking shape. But the diplomatic progress, facilitated by the Trump administration's compensation to those states, has its limits.
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I have back problems but when booking online there were no aisle seats available. However i got to the airport bit early, check in was pain free no queue & the officer there was brilliant and got me aisle seats on both legs of my journey to LAX.
Very spacious, clean and psychologically much more relaxed because of it..had a very long journey to get to my mother in Florida and at least the international leg was very comfortable.
I didnt enjoy the movie selection but thats a personal preference and i had my laptop so no problems. Food was average (having been spoilt on SIA flights) but definitely acceptable. I liked that the stewardesses walked around frequently actively looking to see if anyone needed anything plus walking around with trays of juice and water...absolutely essential on those long dry flights.


Congratulations to Anthony John (A.J.) Gerzina who successfully was graded to Junior 5th kyu.
His performance was steady through the night.
And as such did well by himself and therefore his his school and instructors.
He was assisted in sparring by Luke Bottle,Michael Moore Brendan Zahra and his Uncle Mark.


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Article 351 Constitution of India
Article 351 in The Indian Constitution
Directive for development of the Hindi language It shall be the duty of the Union to promote the spread of the Hindi language, to develop it so that it may serve as a medium of expression for all the elements of the composite culture of India and to secure its enrichment by assimilating without interfering with its genius, the forms, style and expressions used in Hindustani and in the other languages of India specified in the Eighth Schedule, and by drawing, wherever necessary or desirable, for its vocabulary, primarily on Sanskrit and secondarily on other languages
India's Important Case Laws and Landmark Judgments on Constitution of India i.e. Article 351 Constitution of India
Article 350B Constitution of India
Article 350B in The Indian Constitution
Special Officer for linguistic minorities
(1) There shall be a Special Officer for linguistic minorities to be appointed by the President
(2) It shall be the duty of the Special Officer to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities under this Constitution and report to the President upon those matters at such intervals as the president may direct, and the President may direct, and the President shall cause all such reports to be laid before each House of Parliament, and sent to the Governments of the States concerned
India's Important Case Laws and Landmark Judgments on Constitution of India i.e. Article 350B Constitution of India
Article 112 of Indian Constitution
Annual financial statement
(1) The President shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for that year, in this Part referred to as the annual financial statement
(2) The estimates of expenditure embodied in the annual financial statement shall show separately
(a) the sums required to meet expenditure described by the Condition as expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India; and
(b) the sums required to meet other expenditure proposed to be made from the Consolidated Fund of India, and shall distinguish expenditure on revenue account from other expenditure
(3) The following expenditure shall be expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India
(a) the emoluments and allowances of the President and other expenditure relating to his office;
(b) the salaries and allowances of the Chairman and the Deputy…
Definition In this Constitution, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have l, the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say (1) agricultural income means agricultural income as defined for the purposes of the enactments relating to Indian income tax; (2) an Anglo Indian means a person whose father or any of whose other male progenitors in the male line is or was of European descent but who is domiciled within the territory of India and is or was born within such territory of parents habitually resident therein and not established there for temporary purposes only; (3) article means an article of this Constitution; (4) borrow includes the raising of money by the grant of annuities, and loan shall be construed accordingly; (5) clause means a clause of the article in which the expression occurs; (6) corporation tax means any tax on income, so far as that tax is payable by companies and is a tax in the…


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BAPS Charities has an active calendar of events throughout the year and at centers across the world. Take a moment to explore our various events and find one to participate in near you.
BAPS Charities has initiated several ongoing projects to serve our communities on an ongoing basis such as educational scholarships. Learn about these projects and how they are designed to serve.
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FOOTBALL FUN IN THE SUMMER HOLIDAY!
The summer break 2018 is almost there, a perfect opportunity for all kids to go out and play football every evening! Qingdao Red Lions is organizing its annual summer football camps in Qingdao, between July 2 and August 17 for kids between 6 and 14 years old.
No experience with football? No worries, also beginners can participate. The children will train in separate groups based on age and level. All groups will be managed by one of our foreign Red Lions coaches.
Red Lions Summercamps start on Monday July 2nd 2018 and finish on Friday August 17th 2018. You can join Red Lions Summercamps in two locations, Laoshan district and Licang district. Take a look below for the schedule of the summercamps.
Join the fun at Red Lions this summer!
All Summercamp Packages include a free Red Lions training kit!
Every week has 6 days on which summercamp training takes place. Please see the weekly schedule above.
There will be regular training in Licang during the summer holiday (See schedule above). If you are interested in letting your child join, please contact Coach Roel who can inform you on the summercamp options in Licang.


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Andrew Tate, brother & 2 others held for alleged human trafficking
His location was sniffed out through a pizza chain shown in his video response to Greta Thunberg.
Andrew TateInstagram
CHENNAI: Social media influencer Andrew Tate, his brother Tristan and two others were arrested at Romanian capital Bucharest for alleged involvement in human trafficking.
Tate is infamous for his sexist and misogynistic views. The local police claimed that the Tate brothers and their accomplices were 'recruiting' women and forcing them to act in pornographic films.
Tate became famous for his misogynistic views following which he was banned from most social media platforms. However, his Twitter was restored after Elon Musk took over the microblogging site.
Andrew Tate was under the scanner for his involvement in human trafficking. He was under criminal investigation since April this year. Romanian authorities confirmed he was in Bucharest by Tate's inadvertent display of a popular local pizza chain in his video response to Greta Thunberg.
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Anthony Foley, was born in Ireland in 1922. An active member of the Draughtsmen and Allied Technicians' Association (DATA). He married at Ipswich in 1991, Irene Georgina Moore née Liddiard. A member of the Ipswich Art Club from 52 Westholme Road, Ipswich who exhibited in 1990, two paintings 'Lovers' and 'Musician' and was secretary of the Club from 1993 and last exhibited in 1997, two items 'Tea Break' and 'My Little Boat'. In 1999 they returned to Ireland living at 26 Drumdreenagh Road, Newry, County Down.


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using System;
using System.Xml;

namespace Intacct.SDK.Xml.Request
{
    public class SessionAuthentication: IAuthentication
    {
        private string _sessionId;

        public string SessionId
        {
            get => _sessionId;
            set
            {
                if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(value))
                {
                    throw new ArgumentException("Session ID is required and cannot be blank");
                }
                this._sessionId = value;
            }
        }

        public SessionAuthentication(string sessionId)
        {
            this.SessionId = sessionId;
        }

        public void WriteXml(ref IaXmlWriter xml)
        {
            xml.WriteStartElement("authentication");
            xml.WriteElementString("sessionid", this.SessionId);
            xml.WriteEndElement(); // authentication
        }
    }
}


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More than $1 million awarded to winners of 2021 Knight Arts Challenge
Duante Beddingfield
Fourteen local artists and arts organizations will share more than $1 million awarded Wednesday by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of the 2021 Knight Arts Challenge Detroit.
The Knight Arts Challenge, which originated in 2008, awards grants to citizens and organizations that help transform the arts and culture scene in cities where the Knight brothers once published newspapers. (The Detroit Free Press was part of Knight Newspapers and later Knight Ridder from 1940 through 2005.) The philanthropic effort has given life to more than 300 projects with more than $14 million disbursed to date.
"The Challenge reflects Knight's belief that art is an integral part in building more engaged communities that play an essential role in a healthy democracy," said a statement from the foundation.
This year marks the Challenge's eighth year in the Motor City. Grant applicants were asked to submit a 150-word proposal stating an idea for an artistic venture, and this year's recipients include public art installations, a plastic recycling lab, an outdoor festival and an arts fellowship for refugees.
Grant recipients are eligible to receive additional funding to implement digital strategies in service of their individual practice or organization. The Knight Foundation will provide an additional $10,000 to each of the 14 winners, and to 13 other Detroit-based artists and arts organizations for technical support for their projects. The funds, totaling $270,000 for the group of 27 artists and organizations, are designed to assist with technical equipment, software, consultants or other tech-related costs needed to bring works of art to life.
2021 Knight Arts Challenge winners
• The American Riad ($171,000) is a communal housing project in the North End neighborhood that combines public art and creative architecture and draws on fair housing laws to boost community among Muslims and immigrants and resist gentrification.
• Ash Arder ($64,200), the University of Michigan's current Flint artist in residence, will create "The Whoop House Solar Music Sculpture," a solar-powered sound sculpture that records and plays back instruments and voices of community members.
• City of Asylum/Detroit Artist-in-Exile Fellowship ($50,000) is a safe-haven fellowship that allows artists and writers who are in exile and under threat of persecution in their home countries to connect with Detroit artists and create new work.
• CultureSource ($150,000) will celebrate the Detroit Diversity Festival's 30th anniversary with the annual Concert of Colors, bringing national and world attention to the region with return-to-live programming as well as livestreamed performances.
• Artist DAAY ($10,000) will create "Water of the Dead," a multimedia sound installation housed within a shipping container. It will trace Black identity through auditory and visual cues centered on water.
• Detroit Parks Coalition ($80,000) will present Find Your Freedom, a festival fusing storytelling, music and art to lure people to discover or rediscover Detroit's parks, history and neighborhoods.
• Fenwood Enterprises, LLC ($50,000) will present Reimagining a Legacy Through Art and Technology, an activation of storefronts in Hope Village that will provide free education in digital arts and technology for young people. They'll be taught by local artists.
• Live Coal Gallery ($125,069) will create Detroit rePatched, an arts-infused green space and art hub in the Brightmoor neighborhood that will connect art with land, art with people and art with home.
• Norwest Community Collaborative ($150,000) will continue its WOMXNHOUSE artists residency project to support BIPOC and nonbinary artists as part of an initiative to build neighborhoods.
• Hamtramck's Oloman Café and Gallery ($11,592) will present "Microcosmic Entanglement," a series of seven exhibits exploring questions of belonging.
• The Ron Allen Project ($25,000) will present a multimedia exhibit reflecting the work and art of poet, playwright, sobriety mentor and Dharma priest Ron (Bodhidharma) Allen during the years he resided in Cass Corridor.
• Sidewalk Detroit ($250,000) will create Spacial Equity Interventions in Public Art, a hyper-local public art fund embedded within the Sidewalk Festival. It will see the installation of major works of permanent and semipermanent public art within four neighborhoods across Detroit.
• Simon Anton and manufacturing studio Thing Thing ($35,000) will create Transforming Trash, a community plastic recycling lab that will teach local youths the strategies, technologies and potential of creative reuse and upcycling through workshops that result in installations of functional artwork.
• What Pipeline ($25,000) will present an immersive, interactive video installation by artist Demario Dotson exploring the intersection of Black femme, queerness and heroism.
Tech grants of $10,000 tech will also go to the Arab American National Museum (ACCESS), Ash Arder, the Bailey Park Project, Black Art Library, Black LGBT+ Plays, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Cherise Morris, City of Asylum/Detroit, CultureSource, DAAY, D.Cipher, Detroit Educational Television Foundation, the Detroit Parks Coalition, Detroit Public Theatre, Detroit Vacant Land CDC, Edward Salem, Fenwood Enterprises, Live Coal Gallery, Michigan Opera Theatre, Oloman Café and Gallery, the Ron Allen Project, Ronald QWNTYM Ford, Salakastar, Simon Anton/Thing Thing, Stephen McGee; What Pipeline and Visualizing Women's Work.


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NACD's 2020 Annual Convention — taking place May 12-15 — will be a one-of-a-kind private event for NACD Distributor Members and Supporting Suppliers.
Distributors contact staff for your coupon code (one per company). More registration instructions below.
(Subject to change-please note a different day pattern)
8:00am - 10:30am	Board of Directors Meeting (Board Members Only)
11:30am - 1:30pm	Industry Advisory Council (IAC) Meeting
5:00pm - 6:00pm	First Timers Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm	Welcome Reception
7:00am - 8:00am	General Breakfast
7:00am - 8:00am	Henry Hoffman Board of Directors Breakfast
8:00am - 10:30am	Speed Networking
10:45am - 12:00pm	General Session-Keynote Robert O'Neill
12:00pm - 1:00pm	Lunch
12:00pm - 4:00pm	Spouse Event (to be announced)
1:15pm - 1:45pm	Membership Meeting
1:15pm - 2:00pm	Supplier Benchmarking Briefing (Suppliers Only)
2:30pm - 3:30 pm	Benchmarking Survey (Distributors Only)
6:00pm - 10:00pm	Off-Site Dinner at Grand Old House
7:00am - 8:30am	Breakfast Buffet
8:30am - 10:00am	General Session-Keynote Ben Varquez
10:30am - 12:30pm	Charity Event -Sea Turtle Release
6:30pm - 10:30pm	Gala Reception & Awards Dinner
9:00am-3:00pm	Tour: Catamaran to Sting Ray City and Lunch at Rum Point
Robert J. O'Neill
Former SEAL Team Six Leader, Naval Special Warfare Development Group
Rob O'Neill is one of the most highly-decorated combat veterans of our time and the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir The Operator: Firing the Shots That Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior. A former SEAL Team Six leader with the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, he deployed more than a dozen times and held combat leadership roles in more than 400 combat missions in four different theaters of war. A highly-trained Navy SEAL, he led the military's most elite and was involved in our nation's most important campaigns. With most of his career shrouded in a classified cloak, O'Neill was the man on the ground we have never heard of but know exists. He was one of the quiet professionals performing the most difficult tasks in the most difficult circumstances, serving his remarkable career in the shadows and keeping America safe in the process.
In the world of high-pressure Navy SEAL missions, instant, critical decision-making is a necessity for success. He has proven experience in exceptionally high-risk and fluid environments. Having trained more than 800 special operations and tactical operators, O'Neill brings this unique expertise to organizations and translates his elite SEAL team training into high-impact, actionable insights on leadership, decision-making, operating in uncertain environments, and how to become the 'best of the best.' Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, his mantra is "never quit," and he believes this is the single most important factor in determining success. O'Neill reminds us that the servicemen doing the dirtiest work are often making the hardest sacrifices.
Decorations. One of the nation's most decorated veterans, O'Neill has been decorated more than 52 times with honors, including two Silver Stars, four Bronze Stars with Valor, a Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor, three Presidential Unit citations, and two Navy/Marine Corps Commendations with Valor. Silver Stars, the military's third highest honor, are awarded for extraordinary gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. Bronze Stars with Valor are awarded for merit, with Valor signifying a heroic act and direct participation in combat operations. It is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. Armed Forces and the ninth highest military award overall. Joint Service Commendation Medals are given for senior service on a joint military staff and is the most senior of the commendation medals.
Military History. O'Neill rose to the rank of senior chief petty officer in the United States Navy and served as a team leader at DEVGRU, positions not come by easily. O'Neill has a laundry list of certifications, including instructor, physical trainer, master training specialist, special warfare sniper and breacher, diving supervisor, and survival expert. He was also an officer in charge of small arms, demolition, close quarters combat, explosives breaching, fire and maneuvers, and laser systems safety. His military air operations qualifications include high-altitude and high-opening free fall jump master, tandem and bundle master, parachute rigger, master naval parachutist, drop zone safety officer, and air operations trainer/examiner and quality assurance inspector. He has completed more than 1000 jumps.
Since leaving active duty, O'Neill is a co-founder of Your Grateful Nation, which provides individualized transition support for Special Operations heroes and their families. They provide executive-level mentoring, transition services, and family stabilization support.
Ben Varquez
Partner, Whistle Work
Many plastics industry professionals struggle to find candidates to fill their job openings. Low unemployment, while a great sign for the economy, compounds this issue. In this session, you will take an all-encompassing look at developing, recruiting and retaining your future workforce. You'll learn best practices by reviewing multiple research studies, engaging with experts and analyzing real-life examples of what Millennials and Gen-Z are looking for in a career and employer.
Ben Varquez is a partner at Whistle Work, an employer and industry branding, recruiting and retention solution. He's also the managing director of Youth Marketing Connection, the largest student-focused marketing agency in the United States. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with industry leaders such as Google, Capital One and Spotify and leading trade and professional associations such as the American Institute of CPAs and the Center for Audit Quality. Varquez is a graduate of The George Washington University's School of Business, an outdoor enthusiast and a lifelong learner. He enjoys cooking, building furniture and playing ultimate frisbee.
There are many exciting networking events at the convention.
Distributors and Suppliers will have a chance to sign up for individual, private appointments with leaders in the industry. There will be opportunities to meet with up to 10 different companies. Please register early to ensure your preferred appointments are available.
Off-Site Dinner at Grand Old House
A legend of the Island, this former plantation house established in 1908 is retaining the charm of the past catering to the present and the future. With its panoramic waterfront seaside terrace, colonial style indoor dining serving local and international flavor, award winning Wine list, Cuban Cigar collection and more. This is a great opportunity to meet people at the convention and share some local cuisine.
Charity Event-Sea Turtle Release
Join NACD as we sponsor "head-start" sea turtles as they are released into the wild after being hatched in captivity. This unique experience will have a lasting impact on the Cayman Island's ecosystem.
Catamaran Tour to Sting Ray City & Lunch at Rum Point
Join us on this option tour on Friday to see experience one of the most exciting attractions in the Caribbean. We will take a private boat to Sting Ray City where you'll have the chance to get in the water and interact with wild sting rays. After, we will go to Rum Point, the home of the mudslide and enjoy lunch and drinks in a casual atmosphere.
Click here to register. You will need to sign in as a member in order to be eligible to attend. Let staff know if you don't have your username/password.
Distributors contact staff for your coupon code (one per company). We encourage you to register online, first registering yourself, then adding your spouse, etc.
After selecting your attendee type, confirming your contact information, and selecting your registration, you will be asked to indicate all events you are attending. If a tour has an added fee, you will be prompted to select the ticket for that event.
If you have questions, please contact staff.
Alert NACD staff if you have any personal requirements regarding your attendance at this meeting that arise under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Alert NACD staff if you have any dietary restrictions that NACD should be aware of regarding your attendance at this meeting.
Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman
Book your room here today. There are a variety of options available. NACD is covering the cost of the resort fee so room rates are $399/night.
Experiences at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman are designed to engage and inspire hotel guests. Romantic strolls along the soft coral sand of Seven Mile Beach. A challenging round of golf beneath the cerulean Caribbean sky. An indulgent body scrub with diamond powder. A seven-course menu showcasing local seafood. A glimpse of underwater life from a glass-bottom boat.
If the room you're looking for is only available for limited days, we recommend you reserve the room for the available days and then contact the hotel to extend the reservation within the discounted rate. Staff is always happy to help!
Get your brand in front of the key decision makers of elite packaging distributors, speak to the entire Convention audience, and introduce your newest products and services. Sponsorship menus will be available shortly.
No one shall schedule or conduct any event, function, or meeting which in any way conflicts with or detracts from scheduled NACD Annual Convention meetings or events.
Tour Policies
Please register in advance. All leisure activities have a minimum participation requirement and are subject to cancellation. If a cancellation occurs, a full refund will be provided for that activity.
Policy with regards to meeting dress codes includes the following: Men - slacks, open neck, banded collar or polo shirts, sweaters, walking shorts, no ties/jackets required. Women - slacks, skirts, blouses, sweaters, walking shorts, open neck banded collar or polo shirts. Meeting rooms tend to be cooler than the outside temperature. A light jacket or sweater may be necessary.
Dress Code for Receptions and Dinners
Opening Reception - Island/Resort Casual
Off-Site Reception/Dinner - Island/Resort Casual
Awards Reception/Dinner - Island Chic
If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact NACD Staff at (630) 942-6585.


A Special Letter to God!
Times have changed in mailing and receiving letters as a missionary. These days I keep in touch with family and friends by the help of technology. In a blink of an eye letters can go from Honduras to Canada or the States and as quickly receive a letter comes back. Each day I use my computer for communication through scanning letters that I receive from the girls in jail to their sponsor families. The families email me their letters I print them off and deliver them to the girls. I love seeing the smiles on their faces. It is so important for both the girls and their families to keep in touch. Today as I enter the jail I was welcome with hugs, kisses and letters. I slip the letters in my bible and walk upstairs to see more girls. As I walk down the hall I see a young girl writing in a book. She said mommy Anna I have a letter. You do to whom? Well it is for my father. I don't know his address so I am keeping it here close by me. You can read it if you want. I climbed up on the top of her bunk bed and got comfortable and she presented me the letter. I am still not good translating Spanish to English but I understand her letter. This letter is for her Heavenly Father Jesus. She is thanking Him for knocking on her heart. She is asking for protection from His angels. Asking for forgiveness. I start to tear up. I said, "Can I have this to show others the Love you have for Jesus?" I told her that God has a wonderful plan for her future when she leaves the jail.
One of her favourite passages is Ephesians 5:1-2 Follow God's example, therefore,as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
I have seen this girl accept the Lord asked for forgiveness and she is on the road to healing. She has faith that God will take care her past. We all have a past but thank God we have a future.You will be healed because of the healer that lives inside of you!
Please pray for the girls, I would love to see more letters like this!


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Holistic Empowerment of the Less Privileged (HELP UGANDA)
ABOUT - US
ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN (AGYW)
HUMAN RIGHTS, GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RIGHTS
SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD
ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN(OVC)
HIV / AIDS PROGRAMME
HIV/AIDS PREVENTION PROGRAMME
The effects of HIV/AIDS have incomprehensively exhibited themselves in the communities in Uganda. These are manifested in the high HIV/AIDS prevalence rates and unattainable HIV/AIDS incidence, resulting from the generally high risk consequence of unsafe sexual behavioral exposures which is mostly enhanced by gender based violence. Slums and towns have continued to be a hub for irresponsible behaviors especially fueled by some cultural and religious norms which fuel risky sexual behaviors, Lack of information, poverty and adequate support on sexual reproductive health and ignorance has greatly led to increased HIV/AIDS within our communities. Key Strategies included;
Continue creating awareness in our target Communities about the HIV/AIDS Pandemic
Target Behavioral change to stop new infections especially amongst young people
To turn the tide against the spread of HIV/AIDS by improving adherence to ART and Promoting Positive change for the affected people.
Improving diet for the affected
Formation of peer groups and cohorts to ensure compliance to ART medication. Building capacities of women in the groups to support affected adolescents. Engaging artists to denounce Adolescents high risk sexual behaviors. Classified condom distribution in the communities. Creating awareness about HIV/AIDS in the communities using the social media, radios and IEC materials To mobilize and empower the community, especially women, to participate and improve on the care, support and prevention of HIV/AIDS including promotion of male circumcision Improving access to available health services through referrals and linkages Liaising with stakeholders for improved HIV/AIDS service delivery. Empowering youths, with the knowledge on HIV and behavioral change mechanisms so as to reduce e HIV/AIDS and STDs infections.
Holistic Empowerment for the Less Privileged (HELP-Uganda) is a registered Non-government organization providing a platform for collective action and voice to less privileged people to strongly advocate for a decent livelihood and human rights protection. HELP Uganda was founded in 2013 by a group of visionary leaders who recognized that the scattered effort by different people needed to be marshalled together for better impact and a collective voice. Read more
AddressHolistic Empowerment of the Less privileged (HELP –Uganda) 100 Meters off Kajjansi Munyonyo Express Highway,
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Today's post we are talking all things makeup and a must have makeup palette for me this Christmas. If you follow me on Snapchat, you'll have seen me create some amazing looks using the BPerfect & LMD Master Palette.
A collaboration with Louise Mc Donnell and Bperfect Cosmetics, they created this amazing 15 piece eyeshadow/ face palette, containing 15 matte and shimmer shades.
The shadows are insanely pigmented.
A great selection of colours suited for all eye colours and all different looks.
There is little to no fall out.
The shadows blend like a dream and are so soft and creamy.
Your getting your 12 eyeshadow shades and a highlighter , contour powder and blush , which can also be used as eyeshadows too.
This palette is suited for everyone , makeup artist or not a definite must have for me. I cannot wait to create more looks with this palette over the festive season.
Heres some images of looks I created using the Palette. I purchased mine online from Meaghers Pharmacy.
Disclaimer: I purchased this palette myself.
My Stretch Mark Reduction Treatment So Far!!	9 Sessions of Laser Hair Removal – Whats going on !!!


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Seneca Allegany Casino presents US Air Force Snocross National 2023
Event Date(s): Fri, 02/17/2023 - 8:30am - Sat, 02/18/2023 - 10:00pm
The twists, turns, thrills, and high speeds in the snow returns to Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino on Feb. 17 and 18 with the US Air Force Snocross National. The region's winter tradition promises to provide fun for the whole family during a two-day, nationally-televised event that continually brings fans in the tens of thousands to descend upon the foot of the Allegheny Mountains for nonstop, heart-pumping, action-packed races with the world's best snowmobile athletes.
Crews with International Series of Champions (ISOC) Racing will once again turn one million gallons of water into snow over a football-field-sized plot of land outside Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. The race course will include wicked twists and giant ramps that will send vehicles flying dozens of feet into the air.
More than 200 of the top snowmobile racers from North America and nearly a dozen countries worldwide will face off in a full-throttle, action-packed series of races that combine big-air jumps and competitive racing.
Bleachers set up around the track can accommodate thousands of fans, and bright lights will illuminate the track during the evening hours on Friday and Saturday, when the main events take place and are taped for television. Various vendors, including food and beverage, will also be on site.
Indoors nearby at the Seneca Allegany Events Center, fans will have the chance to interact with racers and get autographs. Snowmobile gear will be on sale, and the popular Traxxas Try Me Track will return with a course filled with remote-controlled miniature trucks.
Approximately 50 practice, qualifying, and final races will take place each day, including 22 races during both the Friday and Saturday night main events. As many as 15 vehicles will be on the track during a race, and individual races are broken down by age, gender and snowmobile type.
Check Updates and Buy Tickets!
For more information on this event please visit https://snocross.com/seneca-allegany-snocross-national/
Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel
777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard
Phone: 1-877-8-SENECA
42° 9' 6.7176" N, 78° 45' 8.5356" W
Website: https://snocross.com/seneca-allegany-snocross-national/
AMSOIL at Seneca Allegany Casino
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This track gave us goosebumps! Not only is Focus a musical masterpiece with delicate use of guitar, percussion, strings and Ryan Keen's soulful vocals, the video is amazing too! Using the same clay-mation techniques we've seen from Wallace & Gromit as well as Chicken Run, we see a familiar scene for anyone who's worked in an office. Then it all takes a turn for the surreal. It's intriguing yet fun - I dare you t o try take your eyes from this video! This acoustic artist from London has really impressed us with his song and video for Focus - and he'll impress you too..! Focus is out now on iTunes.


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Phones I look forward to in 2020
Charles Wilkes
Despite not having as good as specs as the Galaxy Fold, the Moto Razr was considered by many to be potentially the best folding phone to buy. Scheduled to be available for purchase on December 26th, it looks like the release has been pushed back. And this could not have come at a worse time as it is going to allow for Samsung to regroup after the disappointing turnout for the Galaxy Fold. This is very reminiscent to 2012 when the balance of power shifted from Motorola to Samsung.
Back in 2012, Motorola was still one of the top manufacturers when it came to Android smartphones. Having ridden the wave of the Droid line, people trusted Motorola because of its build quality and radios. After complaints of weaker radios in the Samsung Charge and Galaxy Nexus, there was still a resistance to truly commit to Samsung. But after the success of the Galaxy S3, there was this momentum shift pushing in the direction of Samsung. Despite that, people were excited and waiting for Verizon and Motorola to drop the Droid Razr. In the midst of a dead summer, there was a window in which this phone could have dropped and scored a large number of Verizon customers. Unfortunately, they hesitated and the rest was history. Samsung dropped the Note 2 which had twice the specs, size, and was able to be rooted up against the locked down Droid Razr. And since that point, all the momentum went in favor of Samsung and Samsung hasn't looked back.
Here we are now with Motorola having a chance to put their stamp on the folding phone with the anticipated Moto Razr, a phone that is playing on the nostalgia of the popular flip phone released in 2004. Yet instead of getting this phone out as scheduled it is pushed back. And this could again hurt Motorola as there are images of Samsung's second folding phone that mirrors the design of the upcoming Razr. And if Samsung is able to release its phone around the time of the Razr this could again be devastating for the manufacturer. Unlike the Razr, which will only be exclusive to Verizon, the Samsung version will be available for more carriers and more customers to purchase.
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