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Ministers Statement on Reform of Local Government
Most fundamental overhaul of Local Government sector in over 100 years – Hogan
New systems will make Local Government accountable
Councillors will be reduced by 42%
Councils reduced from 114 to 31
Overall Savings of €420 million
A comprehensive Action Programme to bring about the most fundamental improvements to the local government system in over one hundred years was launched today by The Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Eamon Gilmore TD, and Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Phil Hogan TD. Entitled "Putting People First", the Programme is part of the Government's overall reform of the political system.
Speaking at the launch, the Taoiseach said: "This Government was elected with a strong mandate to deliver on radical reform for our economy, public services and our politics. If we are to drive the necessary reform across the public service then that process must begin with the political system itself. In order to bring Local Government into the 21st Century we are introducing one of the most radical, ambitious and far-reaching governance reform plans ever put forward by an Irish Government.
The reduction in the number of councillors, the merger of certain county councils and the replacement of town councils with Municipal Districts is a necessary reform designed to increase the efficiency of local Government and will ensure that taxpayers money is translated into the services people expect and deserve in their local areas Putting People First represents the new vision required to strengthen and empower local government and Minister Hogan will oversee the implementation of many of its reforms in time for the 2014 local elections."
The Tanaiste said: "Reforming local Government is about solving problems and providing services that have a direct and immediate impact on all our lives. We need local Government to be more democratic and more responsive and we need that reform to happen while at the same time keeping what works in the existing system and at a time of reducing budgets. Today, we are embarking on a path to far-reaching reform that will result in a system that is fairer, better and fit for purpose in a modern democracy."
Speaking earlier, Minister Hogan said: "Putting People First sets to reform the system of local government from structures that are largely unchanged since 1898; to modernise the approaches to ensure more is delivered to the citizen and to build confidence in the Local Government Sector by making it more accountable to the people it serves. This document represents fundamental re-imagining of the system and it sees local government leading economic, social and community development, as well as delivering efficient services that are good value. The overall programme will save the taxpayer over €420 million."
At the launch, the Minister presented the reforms contained in the Action Programme under four main themes:
Funding, Accountability and Governance
Economic Development and Job Creation
Delivering Services Efficiently
"The most fundamental reorganisation of local government structures in over a 100 years will be undertaken over the next two years, the structural reforms alone will deliver €45 million in savings. Under a totally new model of governance within counties, all 80 existing town authorities will be replaced by a comprehensive system of municipal governance integrating town and county governance."
Structures will be streamlined:
There will be a reduction in the number of local authorities from 114 to 31 City and County Councils with integrated areas called 'Municipal Districts'.
Council seats will be reduced from 1,627 to no more than 950. The members elected at local level will also represent the district at county level.
At regional level, 3 new assemblies will replace the current 10 regional authorities and assemblies.
There will be a rebalancing of representation nationally and more equality of representation between local electoral areas within counties.
Funding, Accountability and Governance:
"Local Government does not enjoy universal confidence. Putting People First will address the weaknesses in the system and introduce new measures that will re-build public confidence and trust."
Key measures include:
Services administered by local authorities will be funded through the new local property tax, a move designed to strengthen local responsibility for decision-making by authorities.
There will be a new Independent National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC) to scrutinise local government performance and efficiency.
Local authority Audit Committees will be put on a full regulatory footing and the Committee's review of the Audit Report will be included in its report to the Council.
While the powers of councillors will be strengthened, their powers to direct Managers in respect of planning and certain other matters will be curtailed.
The position of local authority manager will be replaced by a Chief Executive Post. This is designed to reinforce the principle that the chief executive of a council should be accountable to the elected members in the discharge of all his/her functions, in the same way as a chief executive of a company reports to a board of directors.
The two representative bodies of local Councillors will be merged after 2014.
The structures and levels of all payments to councillors will be reviewed.
The overall maximum expenditure in respect of attendance by councillors at conferences will be significantly reduced. To help improve the relevance of such conferences, attendance will be limited to conferences organised by the proposed new amalgamated councillor representative body, by a regional assembly, or by professional bodies (such as planning bodies) operating in the local government sector.
The role and functions of the elected council are to be widened. One of the fundamental aims of this reform programme is to reaffirm the primacy of the elected members in the local government system and to examine the default provision which grants the executive power to act unless powers are specifically assigned to members. The local government sector will be covered by a single, comprehensive ethics framework to apply across the public service.
To complement the steps taken by political parties to promote and assist women candidates, local authorities will make appropriate arrangements, including the timing of meetings, to ensure that the way they conduct their business encourages the greater participation of women in politics.
Economic Development and Job Creation:
"Putting People First empowers Local Government in an entirely new way, particularly in relation to economic development, and most importantly, sustaining and creating jobs. "
There will be an enhanced local authority role in relation to economic development and enterprise support:
There will be new dedicated Strategic Policy Committee for Economic Development in each local authority.
A new dedicated Director of Services for Economic and Community Development will be created in those local authorities with hubs and gateways.
Economic development plans will form part of the City or County Development Plan.
One-stop-shops for business support will be provided through new Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs)
Greater effectiveness will also be achieved through a closer alignment of local and community development supports with the local government system.
Local authorities will build on the 2,000 job initiatives already in train.
"Local Government has been ahead of most sectors in the changes it has made to reduce costs and drive efficiency, with €830 million savings made since 2008. This will continue to be pursued vigorously to achieve the highest standards of customer service and I have set a further target of €150 million over the next 18 months. The reform programme will yield significant savings on full implementation of up to €420 million."
The Programme will see new measures to monitor the performance of local authorities, with emphasis on targets, customer service and value-for-money.
Service plans will be approved by elected members in each authority.
New robust systems of performance monitoring, including scrutiny by the National Oversight Audit Commission will focus on key indicators, value for money, comparative performance of local authorities, and outcomes rather than outputs. A publicly accessible website, fixyourstreet.ie, will be rolled out to every local authority area to enable citizens to report road, lighting, environmental and other issues requiring local authority response and secure a response within two working days.
To improve the relationship between the authority and the Community they serve, each County and City Council will be required to have a dedicated, suitably trained Customer Services Officer.
"Many Ministers before me have launched policy documents, white papers or programmes for local government reform. Some of these led to important changes in particular aspects of the local government system. But others had little impact. I will play my part by ensuring that this programme is backed by action which will help shape a much more positive and productive future for local government in Ireland."
"Putting People First represents the most fundamental set of reforms in local government in the history of the State. I am committed to building a stronger and more cohesive system of local government to serve the community at local level, and to make a stronger contribution to meeting national challenges."
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Nominations Open: Arif Budiman Malay Language Teachers' Award 2020
Ministry of Education Press Releases	 Mon, 24/02/2020
Students, educators, parents, and members of the public are invited to nominate outstanding Malay language teachers for the Arif Budiman Malay Language Teachers' Award (AGAB) 2020. The award aims to recognise Malay language teachers in primary and secondary schools, junior colleges and the Millennia Institute who have made significant contributions to the teaching and learning of the Malay language.
2. Since its inauguration in 2007, AGAB has recognised a total of 61 primary, secondary and pre-university Malay language teachers. There will be a total of four awards given out under the following categories:
(i) Primary School; and
(ii) Secondary School & Pre-university.
3. Nominees will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Ability to instil knowledge, skills and interest in the learning of the Malay language, literature and culture;
Dedication and commitment to the pursuit of excellence in the teaching and learning of the Malay language in the classrooms and beyond;
Care and concern for the well-being and needs of their students; and
Display of the values of 'Arif Budiman' (Arif Budiman refers to a learned person who contributes to society) through excellent and exemplary service as an educator.
4. Nominations open on 24 February and will close on 10 April 2020. The official nomination form, which will be distributed to all Singapore schools, can also be downloaded from:
www.mbms.sg
www.mllpc.sg
www.beritaharian.sg
Alternatively, nominations can be made online via https://tinyurl.com/AGAB-2020.
5. AGAB 2020 is jointly organised by the Malay Language Council, Singapore; Malay Language Teachers Association; Berita Harian; and the Malay Language Learning and Promotion Committee. The AGAB 2020 recipients will be announced in November this year.
6. For more information, please email the AGAB 2020 Organising Committee at MOE_MLLPC_Secretariat@moe.gov.sg.

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All mentioned tools we are using for E-learning. Adobe Connect is the platform for delivering presentations, conferencing, desktop share, file share, personal chating. We use Amazon EC2 to create Scalable Virtual Servers with up to 32 CPU's, more than 100Gb memory for running Hardware Design Software. TeamViewer gives the possibility to remotely access PC's with on-line labs environment.


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Building a community of shared future for all humankind and building a new type of international relations based on cooperation and mutual benefit, the Belt and Road initiative, the right approach to justice, the sincerity and mutual benefit...Since the 18th Party Central Committee, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has put forward a series of new ideas and strategies in the field of diplomacy, answered the questions of the times and opened up a new diplomatic bureau. These great ideas and policies have focused on the themes of peace and development and formed a distinctive "China concept" together.
"Chinese concept" is not only about China, but also provides Chinese method to solve the problem of the universe peace deficit, the development of the deficit, governance deficit. Therefore it has been widely accepted by the international community and got positive response. From regional hotspots to global issues, from economic development to climate change...The world looks forward to China's wisdom and action. China concept walks together with the world.
The new security concept maintains lasting peace.
Today, in the 21st century, mankind is still pondering an old proposition: how to get rid of conflict and war and achieve lasting peace. At the beginning of 2017, President Xi Jinping made a reply at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva and called for a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept again.
This new security concept is in line with the trend of globalization and peaceful development and win-win cooperation. From the historical dimension, the human society is in the era of great changes and major adjustments. Countries are interconnected and interdependent, and their destiny is connected with each other. From the perspective of reality, the cold war mentality and power politics are still haunted, and there are still some non-traditional security threats such as terrorism, refugee crisis and climate change.
Guided by the new security concept, China will play an active role in the major issues concerning regional and international security and solve the "security dilemma" and demonstrate the responsibility of the major powers.
On the Korean nuclear issue, China exercises "double suspensions" initiative that is North Korea should suspend nuclear activities, and U.S. and South Korea should suspend large-scale military. Besides, China calls for a parallel thinking which is building peninsula peace mechanism and promoting the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.
On the question of the Middle East, China has put forward the four-point proposal to promote the settlement of the question of Palestine and promote peace and stability in the Middle East.
On the South China Sea issue, China supports and advocates the "dual-track approach", that is, through negotiation and consultation, the parties should properly settle disputes. China and ASEAN jointly maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.
On some non-traditional security issues, China advocates peace, sovereignty, generalized preferential and collegiality. Build the field of the deep sea, polar, outer space, the Internet, and other fields into a new territory of cooperation, rather than the gaming arena.
A senior researcher who is the researcher of Russian academy of sciences institution of the Far East said, in dealing with international problems, crisis and conflict, China negotiates and consults without using force or threat. This method works and helps to improve the existing world order.
Bennett, vice President of the 48 clubs believes that China's new security concept is not based on "zero-sum game" or "winner-take-all" which are popular in the western world, but based on the principle of equality and mutual benefit and peaceful co-existence, and it combines the Marx philosophy and Chinese traditional culture and philosophy.
The new development concept pursues common prosperity.
How to achieve a benign global economic recovery and development is a common dilemma which is in front of the governments and the world. On September 26, 2015, President Xi Jinping put forward a new concept of fairness, openness, all-round and innovative development at the UN Development Summit.
"Confronting challenges and obstacles, we must grasp the key of development. Only development can eliminate the root of conflicts. Only development can guarantee the basic rights of the people. Only development can satisfy people's yearning for a better life". President Xi Jinping's speech was full of sound and won a lot of applause.
The great practice of new development concept rooted in China's practice of the reform and opening up, which can help to solve the countries and the world's universal problems today. It shows Chinese wisdom which is based on long-term development and can help create a better future together.
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma said: "China has given a clear answer about how to promote economic growth and how to achieve economic results."
French economic commentator David Baweilie thinks, China's innovation concept has a broad global perspective, it is a sincere and win-win idea. In political, it can make global consensus, in economic, it can boost the market integration of resources, and it can dissolve the communication gap. The concept can not only provide the development path for developing countries, but also has reference significance for France and other developed countries.
China proposes a new development concept, not just at the conceptual level, but in reality. In particular, by pushing forward the construction of the Belt and Road, building an open cooperation platform, it provides new public products to global, releases the potential, achieves economic integration, development linkage and results sharing, which promotes the development of the world.
Moklizki, the researcher of Russian academy of sciences said that the Belt and Road has extended from Asia to Europe, Africa, Latin America, Oceania and other regions. Its grand construction idea and implementation will let those countries share prosperity. The Belt and Road focuses on the development strategies of other countries and draws on the experience of other countries, which shows that China respects the interests of other countries and helps other countries to develop and share their common prosperities.
The new governance concept focus on equity and rational.
In today's world, with the increasingly global challenges, it is inevitable to strengthen global governance and promote reform of the global governance system.
In September 2016, at the 35th plenary Session of Political Bureau of the CPC, Xi Jinping stressed that promoting the global governance system reform is the international work. We should uphold the principle of discussing, building and sharing together, and make claims about the reform of global governance system become a common agreement and form a consistent action.
The concept of global governance is rooted in the principles of sovereignty equality, right equality, opportunity equality and rule equality.
In the view of Petrovski, a senior researcher of the Russian academy of sciences institution of the Far East, China is trying to promote the establishment of more rational, more equal, more efficient, more inclusive world order on the basis of multi-polarization. Under this order, the voices of emerging economies and developing countries will be more important.
The concept of global governance has become an important part of the new thinking and new strategy of China's new concept of diplomacy. Under the guidance of the right perspective, China has continuously deepened the practical cooperation with other developing countries to achieve the same breath, common destiny and development. With the concept of mutual benefit and inclusiveness, China has deepened mutually beneficial cooperation with neighboring countries and initiated a new situation of surrounding diplomacy. Adhering to the true and sincere approach to non-policy, China has actively promoted the deep development of China-Africa comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and benefits the Chinese and African people better.
From the peripheral to the region, from region to world, China's concept including new concept of global governance has changed from the advanced concept into effective action, which can provide direction and contribution to promote the construction of "human destiny community".
During the speech in Geneva, the United Nations headquarters, Xi Jinping elucidated the concept of human destiny community profoundly, comprehensively and systematically, and advocated dialogue, consultation, sharing, win-win cooperation, mutual communication, green and low carbon, and to build a world which is in lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, open inclusiveness, clean and beautiful environment. China is ready to work with other member states, international organizations and institutions to advance the great process of building a community of shared future for mankind."
Peter Thompson, the President of the 71th United Nations Assembly, said about China's concept of building a human destiny community. For him, it is the only future of human beings on the planet.
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Hill's attorney Jon Loevy says police and prosecutors turn a blind eye to torture allegations.
"If the City of Chicago would take seriously the fact that some of it's officers do have a problem, Then there'd be a whole lot less lawsuits," Loevy says.
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Important characters and minor characters are featured in artwork by Nikola Temkov and Leonardo M. Giron. Works by Nikola are the standard original art of each character and have been used as the source material for all other art that include characters from our story. Works by Leonardo M. Giron have been made to scale so their actual heights and proportions are accurate.
This gallery shows the variety of BattleMechs used in our storyline, most of which are piloted by our characters or their enemies. Art is done by several artists, including David White, Matt Plog, Anthony C. Scroggins, Lou Myers, Chris Kotthoff, and Skipper Lee.
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How Royalties Work In Music- Beginner's Guide
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If you're a music artist, then the chances are that you've heard about royalties. Maybe you've heard the news about artists living off their royalties or those who don't get paid enough royalties. Despite hearing about it, the real question is, do you understand what royalties are about? If you're wondering how royalties work in music, you're not alone. However, as a music artist or one that's aspiring, you need to learn the basics. If this is what you're looking for, you've stumbled to the right place. We'll be covering all the essential information you need to know about royals and how they work in music. This article is a comprehensive beginner's guide for music artists; let's take a look.
How Royalties Work In Music – Types of Copyright
You must already think there's only one copyright to music; there are two types. You need to have the copyrights to music before you can begin to enjoy the royalties. It is an integral part of how royalties work in music; let's find out what the two types are.
How Royalties Work In Music – Sound Recording Copyright
Most people don't understand this copyright but follow it carefully as we break it down. Understanding sound recording copyright helps you get a view of how royalties work in music. The sound recording copyright belongs to the owner of the master sound record. The master rights can either belong to the recording studio, artist, or the record label. It falls to the studio only when the music artist cannot pay for their recording service.
The sound recording copyright could also belong to anyone who paid for the recording. This copyright exists because when you create your version of a song, you need to create a new audio recording with a different set of artists in a studio and not at the same time as the original song or with the same money. That's why the master is also a piece of intellectual property. This feature stands whether the melody and the lyrics remain the same as the original version or not. The next type of copyright covers this section.
How Royalties Work In Music – Songwriting Copyright
Songwriting copyright is the ownership of a piece of music. That's why it plays a significant role in how royalties work in music. For anyone to create a version of your song, they need to obtain permission to use your song because they're your intellectual property. Songwriting copyright gives you publishing rights as the copyright holder. That's why anyone who wants to use a copyrighted piece of music needs to contact the copyright holder. They will need to obtain publishing rights from you, including notes, rhythms, lyrics, melodies, and many other parts of original music. Knowing the types of copyright will help you when you want to copyright your music or ask for permission from another artist to use copyrighted music.
How Royalties Work In Music – Types of Music Royalties
Now that clearly you understand the different types of copyrights you will need to begin receiving royalties for music, let's explore the different types of royalties. Most people think that there's only one music royalties type and do not know they vary. This information will help you determine the music royalties that apply to you.
Publishing Rights Royalties
Among the royalties you're entitled to as a music artist, publishing rights royalties is one. Knowing this will give you a better idea of how royalties work in music. They usually stem from the songwriting copyright and goes to whoever owns publishing rights to the song. The owner could be a single songwriter, a band, or just a couple of songwriters. The Performing Rights Organization usually collects the publishing rights royalties. These organizations include the ASCAP, SOCAN, BMI, and SESA. The performing rights organization then distributes it to songwriters who register under their platform.
Mechanical Royalties
Mechanical royalties are another type of music royalties that music artists get to enjoy. It is essential to understand how royalties work in music thoroughly. You earn these royalties per unit; this is when you sell a song physically. However, these days, mechanical royalties are rare because of technological advances and the evolution of streaming and digital downloads. The word mechanical comes from a period when artists produced music artists produced music mechanically. However, things have evolved, but the name remains the same. The mechanical royalty belongs to the songwriter, and the record label facilitating the song's sales pays it. It covers vinyl, CD, cassette and many more. If you're both the songwriter and your record label, then you get all the money.
Performance Rights Royalties
This type of music royalties comes through whenever your song plays in public. It is an integral part of how royalties work in music. It could be live performances, business place playing, TV broadcast, online streaming, internet radio, or online streaming services. As a music artist, keeping track of all the places where your song gets played can be difficult. That's why the job falls to the Performance Rights Organizations (PROs). When you sign up for digital distribution, you can register with any PRO you want. As a music artist, we advise that you do this because you can play your music anywhere.
Every time your music gets played in clubs, restaurants, bars, shopping malls, and any other plays, you're entitled to your music royalties. The performance rights royalties apply to any song performance, including cover performances. However, the performance rights royalties usually consist of the songwriter royalties and publishing royalties.
Synchronization Royalties
Synchronization royalties or sync royalties come through every time your music receives pairing with visual media. A synchronization license gives its holder the right to use copyrighted music. This includes commercials, online streaming, films, advertisement, video games, television, and all kinds of visual media. Most times, a synchronization license gets sold by the music publishers. It does not cover the right to use an existing record with audiovisuals. If you want to use your artist version of a song, you need to purchase a master use license before using it. It means you need a new set of licenses, except you want to rerecord a new version of the song you licensed. Knowing how this works helps you understand how royalties work in music.
Print Royalties
This type of music royalties is uncommon, and you might never get one as a music artist. However, you must know about it to understand how royalties work in music. They are the royalties songwriters receive whenever you buy the music book. This royalty type was popular in the 20s. However, technological advancement has eroded this type of royalties away. If you ever collect a print loyalty, then you must be a big deal as a music artist.
Master-Generated Royalties
A type of sound recording creates this type of royalty. It means when you make a song cover, and it becomes popular, you will become rich. However, all the money generated through the publishing right goes to the songwriter. There are many instances where artists don't own the masters to their songs because of their signed contract. That's why you need to understand it to know how royalties work in music. If you don't own the publishing rights to your song, then collecting these royalties would be difficult. However, if you wrote and recorded your song and you also turn out to be the master of your music, then you get it all.
Recording Royalties
This royalties type is the most basic type that all music artists receive. These royalties come through every time fans make a purchase, or someone streams your song. These funds usually go to the distributor first and then moves to anyone who owns the master. It could be the artist or the label artist you sign to.
Neighboring Rights Royalties
These royalties are pretty similar to the performance rights royalties. However, they only apply to specific sound recordings. These royalties come through whenever they play a specific sound recording on the TV, internet radio, advertising, and more. However, you get this royalty when someone plays your sound recording somewhere. It is significant in understanding how royalties work in music. This money is quite different from the money earns from selling your song.
YouTube Royalties
This royalties type varies from other royalties because YouTube has its system of keeping track. YouTube has a user ID that gives your songs a virtual fingerprint. Once your fingertips enter the YouTube music database, YouTube keeps track of every time your music plays and pays you. This process also helps them identify when someone is trying to upload your song without permission from you. What YouTube does is put an ad on that music and allows you to make money from it. Some companies collect your YouTube royalties on your behalf. You should use them as you have no idea how to calculate them.
How Royalties Work In Music – How to Calculate Artist Royalties
Now that you know how royalties work in music, you should discover the payment rates. There are different acceptable amounts as royalties are usually based on your level of popularity when it comes to music royalties. If you're new to the music scene, your popularity is low and could affect your royalties. The recording label calculates the rates by your number of fans, command over earning. Let's find out how they calculate artist royalties.
How to Calculate Mechanical Royalties
For the United States, Mechanical royalties are at a rate of $0.091 per CD or digital download. That's about 9.1 cents to the composition owners every time someone downloads a sound recording from an online store or is pressed to a CD. This rate remains fixed till the government makes it higher or lower. The publisher or publishing administrator receives payment of these royalties.
Royalties for Physical CDs
Physical CDs might be your ticket out, especially if you sign to a major record label. You could still be receiving royalties for many years to come. Below is how to calculate royalties from physical CDs.
Royalty Rates
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If your royalty rate is 15%, then the rest of the 75% goes to your record label. The calculation depends on the wholesale price and not retail. This part is where the artist's popularity comes into play. The royalty rate often depends on how popular you are. Therefore, if you're new to the music scene, your royalty rate will fall between the rate of 13-16%. However, for mid-level music artists with over 100,000 album sales under their belt, the rate is usually within the range of 15-18%. On the other hand, Superstars are the industry leaders and usually receive 18-20% as their royalty rate. Record labels will never give you up to 50% as your royalty rate.
Streaming Royalties
Streaming generates mechanical and performance royalty. Performance rights royalties are usually a negotiation between the PRO and the streaming service. However, streaming services like Spotify are not that straightforward. Streaming royalties are under mechanical royalties but are not as clear as the physical CDs sales. When calculating the mechanical rates for streaming, it is usually 10.5% of the company's gross revenue minus fees for public performance. Factors like fans' country, paid premium users, premium pricing and currency, and royalty rates come into play.
How to Calculate Performance Royalties
These royalties come through every time someone records, streams, performs, or plays a copyrighted piece of music in public. They divide it into songwriter royalties and publishing royalties, and the PRO collects it. The PRO splits into two halves, with songwriting making one-half and the publishing royalties making the second half. Songwriters who got credit for the composition get a payment of songwriting royalties. No record label, manager, producer, or publisher can take these royalties away from you if you receive credits. The publishing companies receive the publishing royalties because they take temporary ownership of the song. If you have no publishing deal, you could be missing out on this 50%. Therefore, it is best to get in touch with a publishing administration company that could collect these royalties on your behalf.
How Royalties Work In Music – Conclusion
To fully get your royalties, you must register under a Performance Rights Organization in every part. It would help you generate more money and more income. Understanding how royalties work in music can be challenging, but this beginner's guide for music artists simplifies it. We touched on the types of copyright, royalties, and how their calculation methods. Behind-the-scenes royalties like producer royalties and many more can agree through a work-for-hire agreement.
The significant royalties that will count when you kick off your music career are what we have explained in this article. Most of your royalties will be coming from digital streams, so keep your eyes on that. Hopefully, you have a clear idea of how royalties work in music after reading this. Remember that the goal is to get your music out there; that's the only way you can access the various royalties types.


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Randle averages 21.1 points and 8.5 rebounds per game — both team highs. He is also putting up 3.5 assists, shooting 46.2% from the floor and 32.5% from downtown with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game.
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Matchup: New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks
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Points Prop: Over 21.5 (-120)
Rebounds Prop: Over 9.5 (+100)
Assists Prop: Over 3.5 (-135)
Julius Randle vs. Atlanta Hawks
Randle's scoring average versus the Hawks (22.8) is 1.3 more than his over/under for this game.
He grabs 10.8 rebounds per game against the Hawks, 1.3 more than his current prop total.
Randle racks up more assists versus the Hawks — 1.3 more per game, to be exact — than his prop bet total.
In games versus the Hawks, Randle has made 1.2 more three-pointers per game than his current over/under (1.5).
Julius Randle Prop Insights
The 21.1 points Randle scores per game are 0.4 less than his prop total on Wednesday (21.5).
He averages 1.0 fewer rebound than his prop bet Wednesday of 9.5.
Wednesday's assists over/under for
Randle (3.5) equals his average on the season.
His 2.1 made three-pointers average is 0.6 higher than his over/under on Wednesday.
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Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself' started by onedayatatime, Dec 14, 2013.
New to the forum. Had tinnitus in my early twenties (I'm fifty-six now). It eventually went away (to my conscious mind, at least). There was always a remaining mild background high-frequency ring after that, but I grew to ignore it. Fast forward through a bunch of life events including two marriages and, as of two-and-a-half weeks ago, it's back - same tone, but louder. I'd been listening to music with ear buds, but no louder than I usually do. I had some sort of a sinus problem going at the same time. I remember taking two aspirin before bed one night (I'm on the 81 mg dose anyway). And I've been under tremendous stress at work for a long time (more than a year) - job loss kind of stress.
I handle it mostly OK during the day, but I dread going home... because that eventually means bedtime. And I know all to well what's coming. I'm actually writing this from a restaurant rather than from home because I'm putting off going there. It's the anxiety, really. It's not so much getting to sleep because I eventually get so tired I pass out (with some pharmaceutical help). It's waking in the middle of the night to the noise.
I've just (yesterday) been prescribed Lexapro and Trazodone (which worked for me as a sleep aid through a depressive episode a few years ago). My psychiatrist is a pretty thorough guy and he's convinced that this is treatable. Me? I'm not sure. Getting an MRI next week, then a visit to the ENT. Guess there is more to be revealed.
Had a funny experience the night before last. I was on the phone talking to my girlfriend right before bed and even though I could hear the noise, it was like it wasn't bothering me in the least. I kind of felt almost normal. Fell right asleep. I entertained the thought that it might be slowly going away. But next morning it was back. That's really the toughest thing - waking up to it.
Been reading around the web way too much for my own good. Probably an indicator of my OCD... just not a very good idea in this case. I've been trying a little techniques such as listening "around" the tone, listening to music, masking with brown noise or peaceful, comforting audio like rain on a tent or a jetliner cabin. Mixed results. Went into work today and told myself "don't look up anything about tinnitus". Well, that worked for a while. When I did manage to stay focused, I got some things done. Hope I can hold it together. Got a long way to go. Patience in the midst of panic is difficult.
Biggest fear: it will continue and I won't be able to work, so I'll be let go and be without the financial means to address this thing.
Biggest hope: I will wake up one day soon to (relative) silence.
Biggest expectation: I will need to learn to live with at least some of this and the medications, therapy, and lifestyle changes I'm making will bring it all into the realm of the tolerable.
I really don't like this. It's draining a lot of joy from my life. That's all. Thanks for listening.
My original background is in this introduction thread.
I had an MRI last week which turned up an unremarkable brain and auditory region. The following day I went to a well-regarded ENT who said that not only do I not have hearing loss, but that my hearing is remarkably good, almost perfect, especially for my age. He is of the opinion that my tinnitus is the result of TMJ and/or neck problems. The TMJ is consistent with observations from my dentist about my teeth grinding, which he calls bad.
I am also now on Escitalopram (Lexapro) to deal with anxiety, depression, and resulting blur of my mental focus. I'm also taking Trazodone to keep me asleep (seems to be working for me as it did years ago).
In an effort to discover the frequency of my ring, I used Audacity to create a few high-pitched frequency tones and played them back to try and match them to the sound I hear. I had no trouble hearing any of the tones. I would modulate them various ways using the volume control on my computer to bring them in and out of the range of my hearing. When I did this at anywhere from 10 to 12 KHz or so, my tinnitus would go silent for about 30 seconds, then slowly return over a couple of minutes. It took only a small volume level to produce the effect. I haven't been doing much of this because of concerns that I might be exacerbating the problem. But if it's safe, I might play with this a bit more to see if there are any additional benefits.
Does anyone else have any experience with this sort of effect?
I had the same issue with Lexapro. The higher the dose, the louder my T was. The good news is that the T volume went back down when I stopped taking it. I hope you find the same result when you feel well enough to stop the drug.
Lynette, I don't want to be a drag but in your photo, is that a large speaker behind you in the background. If so then you have no problems with loud music or are you using ear plugs to dampen down the dbs?
Months ago I read about treatment using frequencies above and below our own 'natural' sound. I'm pretty sure it was in conjunction with active listening for silence, mentioned by Peter Townsend.
Hey, @onedayatatime . I've experienced the same effect with playing a noise similar to my tinnitus frequency. I also have TMJ disorder. It only works with my T sound that is a constant pitch, but still. I wonder if this is some of the reason maskers work?
Stan ironically this picture was taken a few weeks before my T started...I look happy there...I need it get back to that mentally stable place!
Lynnette - Yes, you do look happy in that pic. I am two years in with this #$%@ and still working toward that "mentally stable place".
Mick how long were you on lex and at what dose? I hate needing to take this knowing it increases my T...any idea why this happens? Does T increase with a higher level of serotonin in the brain?
Hi, everyone. Thanks for the replies. I was not expecting them, so had not checked this forum in a few days.
The Lexapro is going OK for me so far. There are a couple of side effects like a little dizziness now and then, but they are not debilitating. I think I may have a few more weeks until the full effects are completely noticeable. Productive work now seems like a real possibility.
At present, my focus is returning and my anxiety has decreased. I am able to go to sleep without external noise, but I'm still using it anyway on lower volume to aid the habituation process. I tried sleeping with out the Trazodone, but that turned out poorly, so I'm back on it.
I still hear the 12 Khz tone, but I fairly regularly forget to listen for it, which equals it not being there. As soon as I remember, though, there it is. I've noticed that the volume of my tinnitus on waking seems (and I stress "seems") to be lower. Overall, things seem a little better, though there are still times when the tone grabs me a bit (like right now).
I haven't done any more with the tone simulation effect I referred to in the original post since I've been visiting relatives the past week. I will start playing with this a bit more, though, and report back. Thanks for the comments relating to this. I have some more ideas to explore. Everything I'm reading about this condition tells me any change takes time, sometime copious amounts.
I will be visiting the Mayo Clinic in a few weeks and plan to also visit a DO for some analysis of my recent neck problems which seems to coincide with the onset of the tinnitus. I still need to refit my bi-pap for sleep apnea, get a bite guard, and continue my cognitive work with my counselor.
Of all the things that have changed recently, the lower morning volume is the thing that means the most to me. Waking up to slightly less noise is, right now, a blessing, and I'm grateful for it.
I'm also grateful for all the interest shown here and those willing to share their knowledge and experiences.
I wish everyone a Good (or at least Better) New Year.
Hoped I Was Done with Tinnitus. Here It Is Again!


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The Vanguard Group is suing one of its former ultrahigh-net-worth financial advisors for allegedly violating a one-year nonsolicitation agreement he signed while an employee.
The financial services giant accuses Matthew Snipes of breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets in its lawsuit filed June 9 in a federal court in North Carolina.
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It's the latest legal battle between wealth management firms and advisors over client contacts. It is also the second time in recent weeks that Vanguard has filed a case against Snipes. The company's first effort, seeking a temporary restraining order, was denied by a state judge.
The legal disputes between Vanguard and Snipes started after he had resigned from the company April 22 to found an independent practice, Topsail Wealth Management, in Charlotte.
In addition to allegedly violating nonsolicitation agreements, Vanguard accuses Snipes of violating a contract he signed that required him to give 60 days notice before resigning.
There's a lot at stake in the disputes between the two sides. Snipes served as an advisor to ultrahigh-net-worth clients, most of whom had $15 million or more invested with the company. In total, he oversaw about $4.75 billion in assets under management for Vanguard clients, whose business generated approximately $8 million in annual revenues for the company, according to the lawsuit.
One of Snipes' clients has already notified Vanguard that he is transferring assets worth $26 million from Vanguard to Snipes' new firm, according to the lawsuit.
In Vanguard's first attempt to seek legal redress, the company filed a lawsuit May 31 in a North Carolina court, seeking a temporary restraining order against Snipes for allegedly soliciting clients to join him at Topsail. Snipes denied the allegation. A state judge turned down Vanguard's request, writing that it had "failed to show a likelihood of success," according to a June 6 order.
On June 8, Vanguard voluntarily dismissed its state court case against Snipes.
The company's new lawsuit filed in federal court seeks unspecified damages, attorneys' fees, and other relief. The lawsuit says Vanguard is seeking relief from a federal court because the parties are from different states and the amount of damages sought is greater than $75,000.
A Vanguard spokesperson could not be reached for comment. Snipes' attorney, Matt DeAntonio, declined to comment on the case.
While Vanguard is known for its fund management operations, the company also provides wealth management services to wealthy individuals.
Snipes began his financial services career at Vanguard as a client relationship associate in 2006, eventually becoming a ultrahigh-net-worth senior financial advisor in 2015, according to the lawsuit.
As a Vanguard advisor, Snipes did not actively prospect for clients, according to the lawsuit. Instead, Vanguard introduced him to existing clients and prospective clients. "In other words, the personal and financial information of the Vanguard clients who Snipes serviced was not independently known to Snipes but was provided to Snipes by Vanguard and by virtue of Snipes's position," the suit states.
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Falling teeth in a dream means longevity, or living past one's contemporaries. Collecting one's lost teeth in a dream means longevity, or it could mean having a large progeny. If one cannot find his teeth in the dream, it means that his family will die before him, or that a member of his clan will emigrate to a new land. If one finds a lost tooth in a dream, it means the return of an immigrant to his homeland. If the upper teeth fall into one's hand in the dream, they represent profits. If they fall in his lap in the dream, they mean a son, and if they fall on the floor in the dream, they means death. If the lower teeth fall in the dream, they mean pain, sufferings, sorrows and distress. Falling teeth in a dream also mean paying one's debts. If a tooth falls in a dream, it means payment of a loan, while the number of fallen teeth represent the number of debts to be satisfied. If one's teeth fall without pain or a cause in the dream, then they represent worthless deeds. If they fall because of a gum disease or cause pain in the dream, then they mean being forced to part with something from one's house. If the front teeth fall and cause pain and bleeding in the dream, they represent one's incompetence or inability to complete a project. If the front teeth fall without pain or bleeding in the dream, then they mean losing one's property. Falling teeth in a dream also denote a long illness that may not necessarily culminate in death. If one collects his fallen teeth in a dream, it also means that he can no longer conceive children. If one's teeth fall into his lap in the dream, it means having a large progeny. If one's wife is pregnant, and if he pulls out a tooth without difficulty or pain in the dream, it means that his wife will give birth to a son. If his gums bleed, it means that he will forsake his family, except if he owed someone money, then it means that he will be asked to pay, or that he will be forced to comply. Collecting fallen teeth in a dream also means saying something one will regret. If a religious person loses his teeth in a dream, it means that he should be more assiduous in his devotion, and votive fasting will surely help him as a start. If one loses his teeth and finds himself unable to eat properly in the dream, it also means poverty. Falling teeth in a dream also denote spending one's money to acquire spiritual knowledge, then recuperating one's investment through a new and a blessed business.
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I can't say for sure as I didn't try them, but when I happened upon this case on my recent Paris trip I couldn't resist capturing the moment.
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Does your love just look good on paper?
By Rev. Mark H. Creech
Several years ago, the famous PEANUTS cartoon depicted Schroeder, the piano playing intellectual, being interrupted by his infatuated admirer, Lucy. Lucy said to Schroeder, "Schroeder, do you know what love is?" Schroeder immediately stopped playing his piano, stood to his feet and said quite precisely, "Love: noun, to be fond of, a strong affection for or an attachment or devotion to a person or persons." Then he sat back down and started playing his piano again. Lucy just sat there stunned and then murmured sarcastically, "On paper, he's great." [1]
I'm afraid too many Christians just look good on paper. We've failed to realize that no matter how else we may bear out our testimony for Christ, the absence of love nullifies it all. Love is greater than anything we can say, or anything we possess, or anything we might give away.
The Scriptures admonish, "Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God – for God is love" (I John 4:7, 8 NLT). It couldn't be any clearer; our love for others demonstrates the reality of a right relationship to God.
Several years ago, my parents shared a table in a crowded restaurant with a local deputy sheriff. The conversation turned to matters of faith and the deputy told them of his conversion experience. He said before making his decision to follow Christ, his family would often invite him to church. He always refused and detested their asking him. Again, his family invited him – this time to their annual revival services. So he came up with a scheme to put an end to their coaxing him to go to church once and for all. This would involve accepting their invitation, but before leaving for church drinking a lot of liquor to get the smell of it strongly on his breath. He would also sprinkle some of the alcohol on himself and wear it like cologne. This way he would appear intoxicated and the embarrassment for his family would surely keep them from ever asking him again, he thought.
Much to his surprise, however, his family seemed undeterred by his appearance. They were delighted to have him with them. When they arrived at the church, the deputy was overwhelmed with the love and acceptance he received. So moved by the church's incredible acts of love, that night at the revival services he gave his life to Christ.
Love is the best witness for Christ that we can ever give. Demonstrating real love means loving the unlovely.
Still, in this day of saccharine sweet, artificial, and shallow expressions of love, let me add this qualification: sometimes love requires a forthrightness that can be bitter, even seemingly harsh.
I once read an interesting account by the late Thomas Watson of Georgia about the great revivalists Sam Jones, whose preaching moved thousands at the close of the 19th century. Watson wrote:
"I did not yawn the day I went to hear Sam Jones. There he was, clad in a little jump tail coat, and looking little like the regulation preacher. He was not in the pulpit. He was right next to the crowd and almost in touch of his victims. His head was down as if he was holding on to his chain of thought by the teeth, but his right hand was going energetically up and down with the grace of a pump handle. And how he did hammer the brethren. How he did peel the amen corner with groans and sobs and tears, these old bellwethers of the flock fell on their knees and cried aloud in their distress, then what? He turned his guns on us sinners. He raked us fore and aft. He gave up grape and canister and all the rest. He abused us. He ridiculed us. He stormed at us and laughed at us. He called us flop-eared hounds, beer kegs and whiskey soaks. He plainly said we were all hypocrites and liars, and intimated, somewhat broadly, that most of us would steal. Well, the meetings broke up, the community settled back into business, but it has never been the same community. Gambling disappeared, loud profanity on the streets was heard no more and the barrooms were run out of the country." [2]
Most people today would likely deem an old-fashioned preacher like Sam Jones as unloving and without compassion. Nevertheless, real love can also require firm confrontation.
I once heard Liza Minnelli, the famous singer, actress, and daughter of Hollywood's Judy Garland, tell of the days when she was addicted to drugs. She said someone close to her spoke very strong words about her need for a life change. What was said angered Minnelli greatly. Yet she claimed it saved her. Sometimes, Minnelli added, if you really love someone deeply, you have to be willing to suffer their wrath to help them.
Someone once said, "God loves us just the way we are, but he loves us too much to leave us the way we are." Indeed, and that is the kind love we must also demonstrate. Anything else just looks good on paper.
[1] Duncan, King. King's Treasury of Dynamic Humor. Knoxville, TN: Seven Worlds, 1990. Print. Pg. 165
[2] Hill, Leon. O' for the Life of a Preacher! Amarillo, TX: Baxter Lane, 1975. Print. Pg. 52
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This book deals with elliptic differential equations, providing the analytic background necessary for the treatment of associated spectral questions, and covering important topics previously scattered throughout the literature. Starting with the basics of elliptic operators and their naturally associated function spaces, the authors then proceed to cover various related topics of current and continuing importance. Particular attention is given to the characterisation of self-adjoint extensions of symmetric operators acting in a Hilbert space and, for elliptic operators, the realisation of such extensions in terms of boundary conditions. A good deal of material not previously available in book form, such as the treatment of the Schauder estimates, is included. Requiring only basic knowledge of measure theory and functional analysis, the book is accessible to graduate students and will be of interest to all researchers in partial differential equations. The reader will value its self-contained, thorough and unified presentation of the modern theory of elliptic operators.


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The silent film classics lay the foundation for the modern Horror genre. As a cinephile, a history buff, and a Horror mark, I have a great appreciation for those "silent screamers." THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI. NOSFERATU. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME. And Paul Wegener's GOLEM trilogy. Wegener co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in the films, which were based upon the legend of the Golem of Prague. They are beautiful, stunning pieces of cinematic Art, and feature a "monster" created to protect and defend Jewish people from persecution.
That only increases the bitterness of the irony that Wegener would, in later years, become a Nazi. He was never a soldier, but he did work for the Nazis, creating pro-Nazi propaganda films for them. Ugh.
I work not infrequently in Huntsville, Alabama, home of NASA and the military base Redstone Arsenal, where, in the days after World War Two, Verner Von Braun worked to develop the technology that put a man on the moon. Von Braun is, understandably, something of a local hero. The people of Huntsville don't like to think about the fact that, prior to coming to work in America at the, ahem, invitation of the US government, he did the same work for the Nazis.
I don't like to think about how Wegener ended up, either, when I'm watching THE GOLEM. As far as I'm concerned, the real Paul Wegener died shortly after completing the last of his GOLEM movies and was replaced by an evil doppelganger. The same way the real Bill Cosby died in 1989.
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WAYNE MILLER is the owner and creative director of EVIL CHEEZ PRODUCTIONS (www.evilcheezproductions.blogspot.com, www.facebook.com/evilcheezproductions), specializing in theatrical performances and haunted attractions. He has written, produced and directed (and occasionally acted in) over a dozen plays, most of them in the Horror and Crime genres. His first novel, THE CONFESSIONS OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER: WEREWOLF, is available for purchase here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/734763
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The Patriots are reportedly moving Jarrett Stidham to Las Vegas where he'll be reunited with Josh McDaniels.
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According to reports from both Albert Breer and Tom Pelissero, the Patriots are trading Jarrett Stidham to the Raiders in exchange for low-round draft picks. Pelissero reported that the terms of the deal will include Stidham and a seventh-round pick for a Vegas sixth-round pick.
The Patriots signed Brian Hoyer to a two-year deal this offseason then also drafted Bailey Zappe in the fourth round of the draft, giving them a nice mix of experience and youth behind second-year starter Mac Jones. However, the moves left Stidham in no man's land as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. In Vegas, McDaniels gets a quarterback who has experience in the system that should help the Raiders' quarterback room as the new coach looks to install his offense with his new team.
For the Patriots, the move will open up even more opportunities for the rookie Zappe during the preseason, while Hoyer is expected to provide valuable mentorship for the two young quarterbacks in the New England quarterback room. Undrafted rookie D'Eriq King, a quarterback at Miami but projected as a receiver/running back in the NFL, could also see some emergency action under center if needed.
Stidham was selected in the fourth round of the 2019 draft and appeared in three games as a rookie. In his second season, he saw relief action in five games, throwing two touchdowns to three interceptions. His 2021 season was derailed by an injury that kept him on the PUP list until early November. He did not make an appearance in any games. Despite joining the team in Tom Brady's last season, Stidham was never able to seize the opportunity to make his case to become the successor, with injuries playing a role in both the summers of 2020 and 2021.
Report: Patriots to Reunite with Bill O'Brien as New Offensive Coordinator
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, former Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien is returning to New England and being named offensive coordinator of the Patriots.
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According the NFL Network, the Patriots interviewed former offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien as part of their new OC search.
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The No. 18 Georgetown men's lacrosse team (1-0, Big East) opened their 2019 campaign with a 13-10 victory over Sacred Heart (0-1, Northeastern) Saturday afternoon at Cooper Field. Senior attackman Daniel Bucaro led the Hoyas with seven points courtesy of three goals and four assists, while junior attackman Jake Carraway added five points from three goals and two assists. Defensively, the Hoyas were anchored by the play of sophomore goalie Owen McElroy, who totalled 16 saves on the day.
The Hoyas got off to a slow start, falling behind the Pioneers in the first quarter, 3-1, following back-to-back goals. The game was back-and-forth for the remainder of the first half, as Carraway and Bucaro scored or assisted on the Hoyas' next four goals, ending with Georgetown taking a 5-4 lead into the halftime break.
Georgetown found some breathing room in the third quarter, as the Blue and Gray responded to a Sacred Heart score out of the break with three straight goals to make it 8-5 with 6:32 left in the third quarter. From there, the Hoyas maintained a three-to-four goal edge for the remainder of the match, exchanging scores with the Pioneers. Sacred Heart scored its final goal of the match with just six seconds remaining, giving Georgetown a 13-10 final edge and a 1-0 start to the new season.
The Hoyas are back on the field on Saturday, Feb. 16, as they take on Robert Morris (0-1, Northeastern) at Cooper Field. The game is slated to start at 12:00 p.m. ET. Follow @GUVoiceSports for breaking news and more coverage of all Georgetown athletics.


Spanish Heather beginning to bloom.
Slowly but surely, I'm cutting down on the word count I'm behind. I've gone from 10K to 5K, so now if I can get my 2K today and then some more toward the 5K, I will be inching forward. And that's a good feeling. I still have promo blogs to do for the upcoming release, more edits coming up for other books, and a novella I need to squeeze in here, so not out of the woods by any stretch of the imagination. BUT, I've carved out days for the wedding trip for my son, so I will be getting some writing in during that time also, and I've left those days free of word count, so I'm hoping to catch up even more then. I can't use that as a crutch though. If I do, figuring I can just plan to write during that time, what if I don't have time?
So I plug along. If I had some whirlwind ideas to push me forever, I'd be all set. Sometimes it happens.
I'm off to see the tax lady to get this done this morning, and then back to the book.
Hope you have an enjoyable day!!!


A Free eBook in PDF Format called Let us alone – the cry of demons.
You must take are of the Demons and cast them out. The church do not recognize demons and don't see it necessary for deliverance. Until we do, many people are walking around tormented by demons. The Church does not understand that we all have the law of sin in our members. Until they understand that sin is a being with a voice. Demons are cursed disembodied beings.
When people see the truth and get delivered, they are free. Expose the Demons. When you do expose them in a person the more the manifest. When demons are exposed, these demons scream when cast out.


The Northern Lights (named aurora borealis by Galileo in 1619 after the Roman god of dawn and the Ancient Greek for northern wind) are caused by the interaction of the solar winds (travelling at over 400 miles per second) with the earth's magnetosphere, which is why most of the light is produced 60 miles and upto 600 miles above the ground.
The brightest known auroras were in 1859 when the New York Times reported that in Boston you could read a newspaper at one o'clock in the morning, and enough electricity was produced to power telegraph services without (and better than) the usual batteries.
Most displays are green because of high concentrations of atomic oxygen and the eye's higher sensitivity to green, but red, pink, blue, violet and yellow are also visible.
Photographing auroras is extremely difficult, not least because the results are unpredictable, and it takes stratospheric levels of technology, expert skill and dedication to achieve the high quality images we are privileged to be using. They have been taken by Andrew Machon after years of dedication and investment in cutting edge photographic equipment - as well as months spent in the Arctic Circle.


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Brett Chukerman – HELP! I need to pick your brain.
I also remember something like that being offered. It may have been the Azpen 10.1 tablet, item 585989 or 585990. Read the reviews though. There are a lot of people unhappy with it.


Never Before Has Home Filtration Of Tap Water Been So Important.
If you are thinking about home filtration of tap water -- that's good, because it has never been more important than it is today. Whether you're concerned about drugs in water or chemicals and pollutants, you will be much safer if you filter your water. The first step is to find out what is in your local water.
There are many ways to find out what is actually in your tap water. The first logical step for homeowners is to contact their local water utility company and request the annual Water Quality Report. What many individuals do not know is that every water utility is required by law to furnish residents with a yearly analysis about their water. Normally, this document is included in one of your monthly water bills.
If you want to know how to approach the process of home filtration of tap water, this report will give you information about what?s in your water. It will detail what if any contaminant violations are in your water system. All of the information will help you decide what type of water purification system is best for your home.
The UL is a worldwide organization that has an expertise in product compliance. The information they provide helps a wide range of customers from industry leaders to retailers and consumers. It tests an array of products for public safety.
In business since 1944, NSF International is a not-for-profit organization that assists consumers with various safety issues. They provide documents and research about what is in public and private water supplies.
To learn more about what you might be facing for home filtration of tap water, you can contact the health office in your area. If you want more information outside of your annual water report, the health department can also test your water. In addition, they will provide you with a list of certified laboratories that conduct water testing procedures.?
The Water Quality Association (WQA) is another not-for-profit international trade association. It represents residential, commercial, industrial, and the small community water treatment industries. They can provide information about home filtration of tap water and offer product testing.
Now, you can start evaluating filtration systems for your faucet or your entire home. Before buying any water purification device, be sure the product is independently certified for its design, material safety, and that it is able to remove the contaminants in your local water.
Finally, by contacting at least two of the organizations listed above, you can better understand home filtration of tap water, as well as make better decisions about your water intake.