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Garam Hawa and 1947 Earth: Mirrors kept on the two sides of pain
dwnpiyush, April 6, 2012 November 29, 2017 , Exclusive, Hall of Fame, 6
In Garam Hawa, the train starts from Delhi and goes to Lahore. In 1947 Earth, the train starts from Lahore and goes to Delhi… Macro. Micro. Two views of the same world. And within each view, multiple perspectives. And within each perspectives, multiple possibilities with multiple outcomes. The world we live in is utterly complex, and yet the basic human emotions and needs are as simple as they come. The need for acceptance, the need for association, but above all the need to live and breathe in a safe environment that gives them the freedom to live their life the way they want to. Human rights and legislative rights given to citizens of any country wish to fulfill the same aforesaid needs and ensure that each and every human being is in full control of his own story. Story? Yes story. For somebody's reality is someone else's fiction. So essentially we live in a world full of interlinked stories that cross path more often than once. And while we are too busy taking care of our own lives, there are people who are doing their indirectly meddling in our affairs. The lawmakers, the leaders, the politicians, the influencers, the media. It has been the same since the start of time. As human beings evolved from being solo food gatherers to creatures who hunted in groups, there were always certain few who emerged more powerful and more influential than others. Gradually they started moving slightly away from the rest of the pack, until they became truly absolute. Since then, the decisions are made by some and accepted by the others. On face value. Yes, there have been revolts. Every now and then the masses have ignited and tried to take the reins of their destiny in their own hands. Some of these revolts have been stifled. A tiny few have succeeded. But even the ones that succeeded have done nothing but create a new set of leaders with new order, new regime, new procedures, but more or less the same results. Take a look at Mahabharata. Two sets of cousins- the most powerful ones in Jambudvipa (As India was called then), fought for a piece of land. But they were not the only ones who fought and won and lost. With them fought eleven other great kings of India. And with them fought their seventeen different armies. And within each army fought a thousand soldiers. All for what? For deciding who will assume the sole ownership of Hastinapur. Or, to give it a higher purpose as many do- for dharma. Whose dharma? Now when we look back and read the great epic we get lost in the story of revenge and the motivations, learnings, and actions of the Pandavas aided by the God himself- Krishna. But who talks about the innumerable faces that fought the battle? Didn't all of them have a story of their own? Yes, they did. Fast forward to 1947. Was it any different from Mahabharata? Yes of course there are many distinctions that can be made; but in essence it was a war declared at the top and fought by the masses. In the process causing nothing but loss. For most, the loss was beyond the tangible. It was beyond the loss of property and life of loved ones. It was nothing less than a complete loss of identity. The human in every human being was replaced by a label- the label of religion. And this label was indicated by the names they carried. So countless people had no option but to change their names. To change their entire identity. To give a new meaning to their meaningless existence. And to serve what purpose? To honor the decision made for them at the top by the leaders. But did they have the option? No. Could they have had the option? No they couldn't have… Law and order cannot be enforced without having a stable leadership taking charge of the society. And in the failure of the leadership in 1947, this fact emerged most glaringly. Human beings are no different from the animals of the jungle. In the Jungle there is no leadership- the larger fish eats the smaller one. It is survival of the fittest. Post the 1947 decision to divide India, the most anguished ones became the fittest. Law and order went for a toss. The world became a jungle. There were killings all around. The bestiality in some of the acts was basic, yet almost creative. A man was killed by just ripping him apart. Ripping him apart? The phrase got its literal celebration. The women were raped and molested in the most brutal ways possible. Humanity was reveling in its newfound freedom. The freedom to express, the freedom to revenge. Who ignited the flames? God knows (If there is God, that is). Deepa Mehta's 1947 Earth, and MS Sathyu & Kaifi Azmi's Garam Hawa are two Hindi films that are based on incidents preceding and succeeding the horrific partition of India. Both the movies take a completely different view of the situation. In some ways, both the movies are like mirror images of one another. And both the movies have a narrative that can be viewed in two perspectives. Macro and micro. There was the larger picture that was common to all. But there were millions of people whose life got affected in a million different ways. While Garam Hawa tells the story of a rich capitalist Muslim trying not to leave India for Pakistan post the partition, 1947 Earth looks at the picture from the other side- how Sikhs and Hindus had to leave Pakistan for India post the partition abandoning their homes, their hopes, and their lives. While Garam Hawa is starts from six months after August 1947, 1947 Earth begins six months before that date. While Garam Hawa talks about a family, 1947 Earth talks about a family to be. While Garam Hawa is a story of resignation to fate, 1947 Earth is the story of taking charge of fate- even if it is in the most horrific manner possible. And while Garam Hawa ends on an optimistic note, 1947 Earth ends in the cruelest way possible. In Garam Hawa, the train starts from Delhi and goes to Lahore. In 1947, the train starts from Lahore and goes to Delhi… Both are extremely disturbing to see, and yet are a must watch for every Indian my age. They should not be seen as movies. They are like honest recounting of the tales that are our very own. We can never experience what our forefathers did. And we should thank God for that (If there is God, that is). But we deserve to know on what foundation our country stands today. The greatest of structures need the most solid foundations to become great. But for us the challenge lies in making a great nation on a foundation that is full of cracks and that got corroded by blood. The Blood of our own forefathers. The blood that was the result of pain. Pain that was (or rather is) is both figurative and literal. Pain that has been looked at by these two honest artistic efforts like mirrors kept on both sides. Truly Yours Piyush Dewan http://moviesandnomore.blogspot.in/
Tags: 1947 Earth Aamir Khan Balraj Sahni Garm Hava M.S Sathyu Mahabharata Nandita Das Partition
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sputnik 8 years ago
@dwnpiyush,
Excellent article and thanks for posting it here. Never thought of this way before but agree with you completely that the movies are a mirror image of each other.
The good thing about both these movies is that they don't portray anyone as filmy villains or caricatures. In Garam Hawa there are a few scenes where Balraj and Farooq Sheikh just talk into the camera and that was just genius. The people there don't even have a face. And in 1947 Earth they are portrayed as human beings whose animal instincts come out.
I don't think Garam Hawa was about a rich capitalist – he was more a owner of a small shoe manufacturing unit. And I don't know if it would be right to call it Kaifi Azmi's Garam Hawa as he just adapted a short story by Ismat Chugtai and it was directed by M.S Sathyu.
I had posted a recco of Garam Hawa earlier which I had written a couple of years ago.
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dwnpiyush 8 years ago
Thanks Sputnik 🙂
I posted this here because I had read your write-up on Garam Hawa here and thought you would like it. I am glad you agree with my observations. I called it a Kaifi Azmi film because for me its beauty lies in its writing and performances (my bad though it should be Kaifi Azmi and MS Sathyu's Garam hawa- will edit it). I still believe that Salim Mirza, the owner of a small manufacturing unit, was a rich capitalist- at least if you look at it in relation to his surroundings)- He was well to do- he (or rather his family) owned a big haveli (ancestral)- his elder brother was an influential political figure- and he offered employment to many.
I loved one observation that you made the most- that Farookh Shiekh and Balraj Sahni talked to the camera in two-three scenes (dealings with formal authority)- and this reflected a 'nameless'/ 'faceless' order- like you said brilliant scenes.
aryan 8 years ago
Good post interesting.
password 8 years ago
Very nice post piyush… Your brand value is increasing day by day 🙂
Thank you sir/ madam!
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Q: Adding a centered axis (4 quadrants) in MATLAB R2014b I am trying to plot a function while showing the four quadrants. I understand there were previous workarounds with listeners and what nots but the other "solutions" were given over 3 years ago. I liked the clean undocumented solution:
%// vertical line
hx = graph2d.constantline(0, 'LineStyle',':', 'Color',[.7 .7 .7]);
changedependvar(hx,'x');

%// horizontal line
hy = graph2d.constantline(0, 'Color',[.7 .7 .7]);
changedependvar(hy,'y');

Unfortunately, it does not work any more in Matlab R2014b.
Is there an official way to achieve this kind of plot in MATLAB R2014b?

A: Yes, the undocumented option for Matlab 2014b is:
h=get(gca);
h.YBaseline.Visible = 'on';
h.XBaseline.Visible = 'on';
h.YBaseline.Color =  [0.7 0.7 0.7];
h.XBaseline.Color =  [0.7 0.7 0.7];
h.XBaseline.LineStyle = ':'
h.YBaseline.LineStyle = ':'

a different solution you can use is this (no need for the h=get(gca) line):
matlab.graphics.axis.decorator.Baseline('BaseValue',0, 'Parent',gca, 'Axis',0, 'Visible','on','Color',[0.7 0.7 0.7],'LineStyle',':')
matlab.graphics.axis.decorator.Baseline('BaseValue',0, 'Parent',gca, 'Axis',1, 'Visible','on','Color',[0.7 0.7 0.7],'LineStyle',':')

Alternatively, you can use this documented trick after your code, as it automatically scales according to the plots you have:
h=get(gca); hold on
line(h.XLim,[0 0],'LineStyle',:,'Color',[0.7 0.7 0.7]);
line([0 0],h.YLim,'LineStyle',:,'Color',[0.7 0.7 0.7]); hold off

As usual, credit to Yair Altman that uncovers these undocumented features in his blog.

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Fountain of Tears: Fate
Thick & crunchy guitar work, atmospheric keyboards, and strong female vocals propel the sophomore release Fate from Pennsylvania's Fountain of Tears. With one foot in the metal/hard rock pool, the other dipping the toes in gothic rock, and add in a little bit of prog, and you have an idea of what to expect with this band. The production of crisp and full of life, which gives lead singer Vonnie King plenty of room to accentuate her mix of powerful and ethereal vocals over the music. Highlights include the killer "Desire", a song that could easily be a hit hard rock single in a perfect world, complete with memorable hooks, driving rhythms, and plenty of muscle, while "Ten" is a symphonic number filled with tasty keyboards and King's soaring vocals, as well as a gymnastic guitar solo from Mike DiDonato. The rich "Jasmine" is another strong one, permeated with prog-rock keyboards and the intricate drum patterns courtesy of Joey Daub, who is a real star in the making, as his playing is something to hear throughout the entire CD.
Fountain of Tears are a band that has worlds of potential, and it will be interesting to watch their career go from here. I'd love to see them take the style of a song like the title track "Fate" up a notch, as this one sees them throw in some technical guitar work amidst soaring melodies, wild drum rhythms, and memorable keyboard tones. I'm sure the progressive metal world would love to see a female fronted band that's NOT doing the Nightwish thing, and Fountain of Tears has all the tools to make an impact with a style that's just a bit different than what we would normally expect.
1 Weeping Sky
2 Corruption
3 Falling
4 What Lies Ahead
5 Forever Lost
6 Desire
7 A Descent Into the Maelstrom
8 With My Fears
9 Ten
10 Entropy
11 Jasmine
12 Fate
Added: April 11th 2007
Reviewer: Pete Pardo
Related Link: Fountain of Tears Website


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The kidnapping of Ms. Meng is yet another example of the almost insane hubris and arrogance of the present government of the United States. Insane is not too strong a word, since many psychiatrists consider Donald Trump to be mentally unstable. Furthermore, Trump's racism and his advocacy of violence are worryingly similar the the facists of the 1930's, such as Hitler and Mussolini. It is clear from Trump's actions that the present government of the United States no longer belongs to the American people. It belongs instead to corporate oligarchs, to Wall Street, and to the Israel Lobby. Trump's advocacy of fossil fuels is an existential threat to the future of human civilization and the biosphere.
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Recently, Tesla laid off another 7% of their workforce and they've cut back both prices and production levels yet, so far, the stock has not been given the awful treatment AAPL has gotten for essentially the same thing (sans layoffs). The cheapest configuration of the Model 3 is currently $44,000 – still a far cry from the $35,000 that's been promised for years and, of course, the credits are running out so no more government aid to move the cars – it's all up to TSLA now to put up or shut down.
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Instead we had buybacks and special dividends… No job created there!
Oof – /NG dropped to $2.803. Long a little.
I am riding along with you Atitlan, a March contract for a quick dip buying opportunity.
I added a another long /NGH19 as we tested $2.80 (but didn't catch the bottom) so 2 long now at $2.85 avg and now we'll see if this week's inventory (Thurs) and the cold snap help. The next few days are very cold due to the vortex but then things snap back but, for the month – things are generally colder than normal so the March contracts seem sensible enough for the next 28 days.
I think we also have to consider HOW cold it will be this week. Simple analysis looks at the number of "home heating days" to determine demand but this is not a normal cold – we're talking negative temperature for days in the Northeast and it takes A LOT more gas to get from 0 to 70 than it does to get from 30 to 70 – algos don't take that into account so we have a good chance that demand exceeds expectations and gives us a pop.
The danger is there's no real support down to $2.50 so don't be a hero and take your losses if we fail to hold $2.80 and we can try again on the way back up (or at $2.50, where it will be easy to get an 0.05 bounce and get our money back).
/KCN19 still $1.085 with /KC at $1.025 – another one I like a lot.
Oh, silly me, /NGH19 is the front-month /NG now. As I said yesterday, I think the people scrambling out of Feb contracts depressed prices for March too – we'll see.
China talk has us going up again, oil blasting to $54!
QCOM/Dave – We're flat to our entry and poised a bit bullish with a 2/3 cover but I'd rather see what happens before making any changes.
QCOM – Seem to be suing everybody but we're on track so we'll see how earnings look.
Atitlan – I followed you into /NG. Scalped 1/2 for 4. Stops to entry on balance.
I'm half out of /NG here as well. Phil said to keep an eye on /NG yesterday so I did!
Well done. I haven't done much with stock futures. Too choppy for me.
I got 1/2 out on /NG too so now basis below $2.85 makes me happy to ride out a bit.
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International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) declares $1.57/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous.
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January has been one of the stronger months in recent years as customers rebuild stock after the crucial holiday season, but De Beers sold just $505M in its first sale of the year ended Jan. 28, compared with $672M last year and $729M in 2017.
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Legal wagers could be seen at New York casinos as early as May.
The four facilities that will be covered by the regulations are Del Lago Resort & Casino, Tioga Downs Casino, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady and Empire's Resorts World Catskills.
Total (TOT +1.3%) says 2019 will mark its biggest exploration campaign in years as part of a turnaround plan that aims to ditch its focus on risky long-shots in favor of areas known to contain commercial levels of oil or gas.
The company wants to drill 23 wells this year in waters off Mauritania, Senegal, Namibia, South Africa, Guyana and Brazil, senior VP for exploration Kevin McLachlan tells Reuters.
While McLachlan does not say how many wells TOT drilled in 2018, the 2019 program would be the company's largest in years, as the 23 wells planned represent ~3x the levels of 2017 and 2016 and higher than the 20 drilled in 2013, before the oil price crash.
Meanwhile, TOT's exploration budget would remain broadly in line with 2018 when it was $1.2B and 2017 when it was $1.1B – still less than half the level of 2014, when the price crash forced the oil majors to cut spending.
Crude oil prices rebound from yesterday's steep losses after the U.S. imposed sanctions on Venezuelan state-owned oil firm PDVSA; WTI +3% to $53.58/bbl, Brent +2.5% to $61.43/bbl.
But global oil supply remains high, largely because of the more than 2M bbl/day increase in U.S. crude oil production last year to a record 11.9M bbl/day.
Venezuela has the world's biggest proven oil reserves, but exports fell to little more than 1M bbl/day in 2018 from 1.6M bbl/day in 2017; the country exports ~500K bbl/day of crude to the U.S., with PDVSA's U.S.-based Citgo refining arm, Valero Energy (VLO -0.4%) and Chevron (CVX +0.5%) the three largest U.S. buyers of Venezuelan crude.
VLO says it will "re-optimize" its oil purchases to minimize any impacts on its operations.
Cowen analysts see a resulting likely increase in heavy and medium crude pricing most negatively affecting VLO and PBF Energy (PBF -0.5%), with smaller impacts to Phillips 66 (PSX+0.4%) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC -0.6%).
PSX imported 552K bbl/day of Venezuelan crude last April but otherwise did not import crudefrom the country in 2018.
The restaurant sector is shaky after earnings leadoff hitter Brinker International (EAT -8.9%) disappointed with its report. The drop in Q4 restaurant-level operating margin at Brinker is standing out.
Decliners include Dine Brands Global (DIN -4.4%), Red Robin Gourmet (RRGB -2.9%), Del Frisco's Restaurant Group (DFRG -3.6%), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE -2.3%), Bloomin' Brands (BLMN -3.9%), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH -3.9%) and El Pollo Loco (LOCO -2.3%).
Morgan Stanley downgrades Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) from Overweight to Equal Weight and cuts the target from $220 to $148.
More action: UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri goes against the downgrade stream with an upgrade from Neutral to Buy but cuts the target by $10 to $180.
The analyst says yesterday's pullback "finally sets the stage for a new positive revision cycle starting this summer."
NVDA shares are down 2% to $135.20.
January Consumer Confidence: 120.2 vs. 124.3 consensus; 126.6 prior in December (revised).
Present situation Index 169.6 vs. 169.9 prior.
Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB:MCOA) announces that subsidiary hempSMART has completed the first month of signups for its prelaunch in the UK.
A regional office, customer service team and distribution center have been established. The launch of hempSMART UK will take place on March 9.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch updates on Whirlpool (WHR -0.9%) after the company posted operating results below expectations and set soft guidance.
"The biggest variances to our estimates were lower topline and higher corporate expenses while a lower tax rate and other/sundry expenses boosted EPS by ~$1.40. North America performed relatively well with EBIT inline and volumes a bit weaker and pricing stronger. As we argue in our latest replacement cycle analysis, we expect a similar dynamic to play out in 2019," reads the BAML note.
The firm keeps a Neutral rating on Whirlpool and price objective of $131.
S&P Corelogic Case-Shiller HPI: +0.3% M/M vs. +0.4% consensus, +0.4% prior.
+4.9% Y/Y (N.S.A) in-line with consensus, +5.0% prior.
Looking at ILMN prior to earnings tonight. Is this a good butterfly play?
Darn GME. I was holding onto the stock and selling calls against it and capturing the dividend, but the news today is NOT helpful. Why is this causing a 27% dive, just because they are not seeking to sell anymore?
My basis is down to $16.43 and reducing it by an additional $1.52 a year from dividends, but now I'm thinking the dividend is in jeopardy. It's in a long term portfolio so would you suggest holding onto it or turning it into an artificial spread in preparation for a dividend cut?
Options are prices an $8-9 move for AAPL on earnings. That seems somewhat in line historically.
Sales are expected to increase 7% for the full month of January.
Executives at Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) ignored sexual misconduct complaints against former CEO Steve Wynn, according to details issued in the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
The company admitted to falling short of its commitment to employees in the report.
Numerous incidents with Steve Wynn were detailed in the report, including a $975K settlement to a former cocktail server for a noncensual sexual relationship.
Shares of Wynn are up 0.10% in premarket trading to $118.29. Analysts have been saying that Wynn could attract more attention from investors once it arrives on the other side of the legal turmoil tied to its ex-CEO.
GameStop (NYSE:GME) is down 22% as investors seize on the news from earlier this morning that the company has ended the sales exploration process.
Keep an eye on Barnes & Noble (NYSE:BKS) today as the two beat-up retailers sometimes swing up and down together.
Investors from mainland China were net sellers of $854M of U.S. commercial real estate in Q4, the third consecutive quarter that Chinese investors sold more U.S. property they bought and the longest stretch that they've been net sellers, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing Real Capital Analytics data.
For all of last year, Chinese were net buyers of $2.63B of U.S. real estate, the lowest level in six years.
The switch reflects efforts by the Chinese government to stabilize its currency, lower corporate debt, and offset the economic slowdown in the world's second-largest economy by restricting some foreign investment.
Corning (NYSE:GLW) gains 5.4% on Q4 beats and a 15% Y/Y revenue growth.
Revenue breakdown: Display Technologies, $899M (+6% Y/Y); Optical Communications, $1.17B (+4%); Environmental Technologies, $319M (-4%); Specialty Materials, $399M (-13%); Life Sciences, $238M (+3%).
Earnings call is scheduled for 8:30 AM ET with a webcast available here.
White House National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow says he doesn't acknowledgethe Congressional Budget Office's estimates for how much the 35-day partial government shutdown hurt the economy, MarketWatch reports.
"I don't really agree," he said.
On Monday, the CBO said the shutdown trimmed Q4 real GDP by 0.1% and Q1 by 0.2%. It also estimated that about $3B of GDP growth lost to the shutdown won't be recovered.
Net earnings of $1.3B, or $4.39 per share, compared to a net loss of $744M, or $2.60 per diluted share, in the same quarter a year ago.
Sales by segment: Aeronautics +4%; Missiles and Fire Control +22%; Rotary and Missions Systems -4%; Space +2%.
Quarterly cash deployment: Capex of $459M; Repurchased 2.2M shares; Paid cash dividends of $622M; Record backlog of $130.5B.
Outlook for 2019: Diluted earnings per share of $19.15-$19.45, below Wall Street's expectation of $19.57 a share according to FactSet, on net sales of about $55.75B-$57.25B.
Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) tracks higher after reporting FQ2 sales ahead of expectations and increasing FY19 sales guidance.
System-wide comparable sales were up 1.8% during the quarter, driven higher by a 2.9% comp for Chili's company-owned stores.
Restaurant-level operating margin to 12.4% of sales vs. 14.9% a year ago as higher rent costs factored in and elevated labor expenses. Operating income as a percentage of revenue fell 80 bps to 6.3%.
Brinker ended the quarter with 1,685 total restaurants in operation (938 company-owned Chili's).
Looking ahead, the company sees full-year revenue growth of +2.0% to +2.75% vs. +1% to +2.25% prior outlook.
Shares of Brinker are up 1.16% in premarket trading to $47.99 vs. a 52-week trading range of $32.03 to $54.14.
Bookings at Macau's five-star casino hotels for the Chinese New Year look very strong, according to GGR Asia.
At least half of the hotels are fully booked for at least four days of the holiday, including both of Wynn Macau's resorts. Booking pricing appear to still be strong, even with the holiday right around the corner (February 5 – February 10).
The Macau Government Tourism Office forecasts total visitor growth of 8% to 10% for the Chinese New Year period.
ILMN/JMD – A bit too violent for a Butterfly and the risk is disproportionate for the $100K portfolio.
GME/Rperi – Yep, now they have to justify their $1.1Bn market cap (at $11) against dwindling profits (massive losses this year) and $9Bn in retail sales (flat for 4 years). If you are in for $16.43 and down $5 and what to stick with them, I'd cash out ($11.20) and sell the 2021 $13 puts for $4.50, so your worst case is netting back in at $9.50 and then you can pick up the 2021 $8 ($4)/13 ($2) bull call spread for $2 so, at $13+, you get back $5 + the $13.70 in pocket is $18.70 – so + $2.50 if things go well but, more importantly, you free up $13.70 to play with now (less the put margin).
PEG/Millard – That one is worth considering. The problem is that they only have options out to Sept so your long premium still decays very fast, which means you can't afford to miss any targets (no time to correct).
Oops, you said PEGI, not PEG… I don't follow them at all, would have to do homework if you remind me on the weekend.
PEGI I entered the stock as a small armchair trade. Has a yield of 8% however the premiums are very little for a butterfly!
P.S bought the stock on 12/6/18 for 20.50 so in deed not much movement.
What strikes did you use?
Yodi, what criteria do you use to decide armchair vs other approach?
millard, The trade as such has been well explained.. But here in short. You find fundamentally well-established stocks with minimum yield of 3.5% plus P.A. Do your research well! You must be sure you are comfortable with the stock! Buy the stock and sell shorter month from one up to six month OTM calls and puts. Stocks like T, MO PM, are just some I hold. Important you need to buy the stock during a dip or at the low side of the scale..
What do you guys think of buying a 450/300 2021 put spread on Tesla and selling the 360 calls?
TSLA options are looking pretty pumped up – might be worth checking out for an earnings play tomorrow.
Dawg, I really like that play, but you need to make sure you have a lot more margin reserved for when the trade goes against you. Tesla could easily spike up to $360-380 in the next couple weeks, with a surprising earnings report. I believe they are in huge trouble, but Q4 was probably the last positive income quarter they will ever have, but with the large short interest you have to respect the risk of a short squeeze. I hold long term puts, and am short a ton of the 2021 $450 calls. I decided to put $5k in a March 340/360 call spread as a hedge just in case Musk paints another good quarter, that pays something like 6 to 1. He needs the stock to be above 360 average over the next 20 trading days in order to convert this upcoming bond payment into stock (instead of having to pay it out of cash), so there is a big incentive to pull out all the stops to pump the stock. Long term this is a $0, but Musk has had nine lives so far, so you need to be prepared for the trade to go against you, and not panic out.
Butterflies/Millard – You want something where you can take protective, long legs cheaply and has good premium to sell up front. You want something that's short-term volatile but stays in a channel you can rely on over the long term. In this market – they are hard to find.
TSLA/Dawg – Too crazy to play.
Wow, still getting a pump into the close but it's all about AAPL today.
AAPL beats – all is well!
AAPL/Coulter – 4% is $40Bn, that's the entire market cap of most companies. Quite a big move really. Our main spread is short $170 puts and 40 long, naked $120 calls so I'm very happy with gaining $24,000 for the evening's work!
Options were predicting an $8-9 move! Dealer wins again… For now!
Gun sales drop 6.1% as 'Trump slump' continues for second straight year.
Good morning, I think is a good analysis of Apple.
Great talking to you Phil!
But it's not going to hurt China that much.
What's the alternative? It's not like "You're not going to NOT go to the $1.25 store instead of the Dollar Store!"
Earnings – is market priced correctly?
Key takeaway: Q1 2019 is shaping up to be a no-growth quarter for US corporate earnings. The problem is NOT revenues (expectations there are still +6%), but rather margins. While that's an understandable trend this late in an economic cycle, negative earnings leverage is never an investment positive.
FB Facetime security/privacy glitch is just smoke…..
Not to mention Apple still has $245Bn in cash, which is up $8Bn from last quarter. That's enough money to buy every single NFL team ($82Bn) 3 times and all the networks that broadcast them or they could buy 313M pounds of marijuana – a pound for every US citizen!
Still, Apple does have one concern and that's Huawei!
Barrick Gold changed their symbol from ABX to GOLD but our play remains the same.
Last time I was on the show (Oct 24th) our portfolio was at $95,645 and up 91.3% for the year. As of yesterday's close, we were at $105,845, gaining $10,200 for the quarter and now up 111.7% in just over a year.
We're spending net $3,400 to move to a $28,000 insurance policy that lasts through Jan of 2020. The only way we lose (it's in the money) is if the market goes up and that would be a win on our longs. That's what hedges are supposed to do.
Here we're spending net $1,870 to put ourselves into a $12,000 spread that's $3,000 in the money to start.
In this case, we're spending net $2,400 to drop our target by $5 on the $50,000 spread.
That's net $6,000 on the $15,000 spread but we sold the short puts for $6,000 so we have a net gain of $15,000 if all goes well and the $5,000 margin requirement doesn't change so a very efficient trade from that perspective as well. Even if you were to sell the $100 puts today for "just" $8.50 ($4,250) the net of the spread would be $3,750 with $11,250 (300%) of upside potential just $4 higher than the stock is trading at today!
I doubt we'll get that all in so we can gloss over the adjustments and refer to the site and concentrate on IBM and CAT.


We lay on the hills as we watched the sun set over oral hills.Me and Alice it was, just us sat on beach towels surrounded by dandelions. It reminded me of a time when we were young and we sat on the swinging seat at the pub with our friend rowan playing star wars top trumps. All these memories we discussed together.We got little pebbles and engraved our names on a rock that was stuck into the ground. Me and Alice both agreed that a night without grown ups and our siblings(who were having a party at Alice's house) was great.
I really like your story! Did this really happen?
WOW!!! Jess you really have got my blood Pumping fast! also I like everything about it!
Really descriptive and good to read but please add more addictive words to keep the readers on the story!
What top trumps were they?
I like the punctuations because of the bracets.


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They do not research coaches. They do not respond to valid complaints about coaches. The place is falling apart. Insulation is hanging from the ceiling, paint is peeling off the walls. It either smells like mold or bleach, depending on when they last cleaned.
The ice is soft, the worst ice in New England. The AHL Monarchs no longer practice there it is so bad. It is about as smooth as pond ice but not as hard.
They have the most expensive tuition in the area with the least ice time.
There is no cohesive player development plan. They do not subscribe to the USA Hockey development plan.
They seem only to be interested in money. Stay away unless you know the coach. If you are going in blind, go anywhere else.


You've Received a Diagnosis of DIPG. What Next?
When you or your child is diagnosed with DIPG, there are a few steps that can provide direction and help with treatment options. Often they can provide clarity both to the patient and also to the researcher charged with your child's care. Although based on personal experience and data accumulated by both the DIPG Registry and The Cure Starts Now Foundation, your doctor should always serve as your guide in this process and the steps below should be discussed with him or her in advance.
By doing so you are allowing your child's records, MRIs and file to be shared with the largest database on DIPG. Not only will this help in advancing future DIPG treatments, but it will allow your doctor to tap into the largest library of trials and data on DIPG in an effort to help your child. Visit the Registry.
Not only is this an indication of expertise in DIPG, but it will link you to the leading institutions with DIPG protocols.
It is important to receive care at a hospital that regularly treats DIPG patients. DIPG acts very differently than other tumors and that expertise can greatly improve the quality of life and care for your child.
Often many drugs can be taken with radiation. Even if protocols may have issues with radiation, you may find that the drugs can be taken off trial. Radiation is the only currently effective treatment for DIPG, so ask questions if it is suggested that you delay radiation treatment.
Most likely your child may enroll in several protocols for treatment. View current active trials to learn about options. Ask for background data on trials such as adult data, prior pediatric trials, etc.
Sometimes not only can you develop a better understanding of the tumor from a comparative with other DIPG tumors, but you may find certain traits that will open up new options for treatments.
Don't discount those parents that may have even lost a child. You'll find that groups such as the DIPG Collaborative have parents that are willing to help, connect you to experts and are dedicated to creating new treatments for all children. They are often the driving forces in the DIPG community.
Contact us to be connected to a parent who is willing to provide one-on-one support.


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Almost everyone you know knows a thing or two about the Ice Bucket Challenge. The trend that went viral in 2014 was one of the most popular campaigns in history of social media.
Celebrities like Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Lebron James, Justin Timberlake, and many others took part of the challenge. The challenge was simple, pour a bucket of water with ice in it over your head, and challenge three friends to do the same. In the meantime, you can donate while doing the challenge. The point was simple, raise awareness about ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
But how did it all start? Everything started with a mother trying to help her child. Nancy Frates is the woman responsible for starting the trend. Her 27 year old son injured his wrist during a baseball game, and the doctor gave them the scary diagnosis: it was ALS.
For those of you who do not know, ALS causes paralysis and eventually death, there is no cure. But Pete saw an opportunity to raise awareness about the disease. His mother Nancy explains how her family started the challenge that raised more than $13 million in just few months in 2014.


CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT.*116 John J. Abt and Joseph Forer argued the cause and filed a brief for petitioner.Solicitor General Sobeloff argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Assistant Attorney General Tompkins, Harold D. Koffsky, Philip R. Monahan and George R. Gallagher.
Briefs of amici curiae urging reversal were filed by Osmond K. Fraenkel, Thomas I. Emerson, David L. Weissman and Murray A. Gordon for the National Lawyers Guild; Edward J. Ennis for the American Civil Liberties Union; and Royal W. France for Aydelotte et al.
Herbert R. O'Conor, Julius Applebaum, William N. Bonner, Tracy E. Griffin, Clarence Manion, Paul W. Updegraff and Robert W. Upton filed a brief for the American Bar Association, as amicus curiae, urging affirmance.
This case is here to review the judgment of the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia affirming an order of the Subversive Activities Control Board that petitioner register with the Attorney General as a "Communist-action" organization, as required by the Subversive Activities Control Act of 1950, Title I of the Internal Security Act of 1950, 64 Stat. 987. That Act sets forth a comprehensive plan for regulation of "Communist-action" organizations. Section 2 of the Act describes a *117 world Communist movement directed from abroad and designed to overthrow the Government of the United States by any means available, including violence. Section 7 requires all Communist-action organizations to register as such with the Attorney General. If the Attorney General has reason to believe that an organization, which has not registered, is a Communist-action organization, he is required by § 13 (a) to bring a proceeding to determine that fact before the Subversive Activities Control Board, a five-man board appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate and created for the purpose of holding hearings and making such determinations. Section 13 (e) lays down certain standards for judgment by the Board.
If the Board finds that an organization is a Communist-action organization, it enters an order requiring the organization to register with the Attorney General. § 13 (g). Section 14 provides the right to file a petition for review of Board action in the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, with opportunity for review by this Court upon certiorari. Once an organization registers or there is outstanding a final order of the Board requiring it to register, several consequences follow with respect to the *118 organization and its members, but these need not now be detailed. See §§ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 22, 25.
Proceeding under § 13 (a) of this statute, the Attorney General, on November 22, 1950, petitioned the Board for an order directing petitioner to register pursuant to § 7 of the Act. Petitioner sought unsuccessfully by numerous motions before the Board and by proceedings in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia —one case is reported at 96 F. Supp. 47—to attack the validity of, and to abort, the hearing. The hearing began on April 23, 1951, before three members of the Board, later reduced to two, sitting as a hearing panel, and it terminated on July 1, 1952. Proposed findings of fact and briefs were filed by both parties, and oral argument was held before the hearing panel in August 1952. In October 1952 the hearing panel issued a recommended decision that the Board order petitioner to register as a Communist-action organization. Exceptions to the panel's findings were filed by both parties, and oral argument was held before the Board in January 1953. The Board filed its report, which occupies 251 pages of the record in this case, on April 20, 1953.
In its report the Board found that there existed a world Communist movement, substantially as described in § 2 of the Act, organized and directed by a foreign government. The Board detailed the history of the Communist Party of the United States and its close relation to the world Communist movement. It then set forth illustrative evidence and made findings with respect to the statutory criteria of § 13 (e) of the Act, which required the Board to consider "the extent to which" the organization met them. The Board found that the conditions *119 set forth in each of the paragraphs were applicable to petitioner. On the basis of these findings the Board concluded that petitioner was a Communist-action organization, as defined by § 3, and ordered it to register as such with the Attorney General.
Petitioner listed a number of witnesses whom it proposed to call to substantiate its claim and also set forth a detailed affidavit in support of its allegations.
"The Party attacks the credibility of the witnesses presented by the Government. In this connection it stresses that some of these witnesses . . . were under charges of false swearing. Full opportunity for cross examination of these witnesses was afforded at the hearing before the Board, and full opportunity was also afforded for the presentation of rebuttal testimony. The evaluation of credibility is primarily a matter for the trier of the facts, and a reviewing court cannot disturb that evaluation unless a manifest error has been made. Moreover the testimony of the witnesses against whom charges are said to have been made was consistent with and supported by masses of other evidence. . . ." 96 U. S. App. D. C. 66, 100, 223 F. 2d 531, 565.
The Court of Appeals affirmed the order of the Board. It sustained § 13 (e) against the contention that its standards were vague and irrational. It held that the findings of the Board had been established by a preponderance of the evidence, except that it struck, as not being *122 supported by a preponderance of the evidence, the finding that the secret practices were undertaken for the purpose of promoting the objectives, and concealing the true nature, of petitioner; and it also struck the finding in connection with reporting to a foreign government because the record supported only a finding of reporting by Party leaders "upon occasion," not a finding which implied a constant, systematic reporting. The court, however, found that the Board's conclusion was supported by the basic findings which it had affirmed. With respect to petitioner's other attacks on the constitutional validity of the statute, the court found it necessary to consider some of the so-called "sanction" sections, §§ 5, 6, 10, 11, 22, and 25, as well as § 7, the registration section. It held that they were all constitutional and therefore affirmed the order of the Board.
The challenge to the Act on which the order was based plainly raises constitutional questions appropriate for this Court's consideration, and so we brought the case here. 349 U. S. 943. At the threshold we are, however, confronted by a particular claim that the Court of Appeals erred in refusing to return the case to the Board for consideration of the new evidence proffered by petitioner's motion and affidavit. This non-constitutional issue must be met at the outset, because the case must be decided on a non-constitutional issue, if the record calls for it, without reaching constitutional problems. Peters v. Hobby, 349 U. S. 331.
In considering this non-constitutional issue raised by denial of petitioner's motion, we must avoid any intimation *123 with respect to the other issues raised by petitioner. We do not so intimate by concluding that the testimony of the three witnesses, against whom the uncontested challenge of perjury was made, was not inconsequential in relation to the issues on which the Board had to pass. No doubt a large part of the record consisted of documentary evidence. However, not only was the human testimony significant but the documentary evidence was also linked to the activities of the petitioner and to the ultimate finding of the Board by human testimony, and such testimony was in part that of these three witnesses. The facts bearing on the issue are not in controversy. The direct testimony of witness Crouch occupied 387 pages of the typewritten transcript; that of Johnson, 163 pages; and that of Matusow, 118 pages. The annotated report of the Board, in which citations to the evidence were made to illustrate the support for its findings, contained 36 references to the testimony of Crouch, 25 references to the testimony of Johnson, and 24 references to the testimony of Matusow. These references were made in support of every finding under the eight criteria of § 13 (e) and it is also not to be assumed that the evidence given by these three witnesses played no role in the Board's findings of fact even when not specifically cited. Testimony, for example, directed toward proving *124 that the Communist Party of the United States was an agency utilized by a foreign government to undermine the loyalty of the armed forces, and to be in a position to paralyze shipping and prevent transportation of soldiers and war supplies through the Panama Canal, Hawaii, and the ports of San Francisco and New York in time of war, cannot be deemed insignificant in such a determination as that which the Board made in this proceeding.
This is a proceeding under an Act which Congress conceived necessary for "the security of the United States and to the existence of free American institutions . . . ." 64 Stat., at 989. The untainted administration of justice is certainly one of the most cherished aspects of our institutions. Its observance is one of our proudest boasts. This Court is charged with supervisory functions in relation to proceedings in the federal courts. See McNabb v. United States, 318 U. S. 332. Therefore, fastidious regard for the honor of the administration of justice requires the Court to make certain that the doing of justice be made so manifest that only irrational or perverse claims of its disregard can be asserted.
When uncontested challenge is made that a finding of subversive design by petitioner was in part the product of three perjurious witnesses, it does not remove the taint for a reviewing court to find that there is ample innocent testimony to support the Board's findings. If these witnesses in fact committed perjury in testifying in other cases on subject matter substantially like that of their testimony in the present proceedings, their testimony in this proceeding is inevitably discredited and the Board's determination must duly take this fact into account. We *125 cannot pass upon a record containing such challenged testimony. We find it necessary to dispose of the case on the grounds we do, not in order to avoid a constitutional adjudication but because the fair administration of justice requires it. Since reversal is thus demanded, however, we do not reach the constitutional issues.
The basis for challenging the testimony was not in existence when the proceedings were concluded before the Board. Petitioner should therefore be given leave to make its allegations before the Board in a proceeding under § 14 (a) of the Act. The issue on which the case must be returned to the Board lies within a narrow compass and the Board has ample scope of discretion in passing upon petitioner's motion. The purpose of this remand, as is its reason, is to make certain that the Board bases its findings upon untainted evidence. To that end it may hold a hearing to ascertain the truth of petitioner's allegations, and if the testimony of the three witnesses is discredited, it must not leave that testimony part of the record. Alternatively, the Board may choose to assume the truth of petitioner's allegations and, without further hearing, expunge the testimony of these witnesses from the record. In either event, the Board must then reconsider its original determination in the light of the record as freed from the challenge that now beclouds it.
The Court of Appeals denied the motion without opinion. However, in its opinion on the merits, the court pointed out that similar attacks had been made on the credibility of these as well as other witnesses before the Board. For example, in 194 pages of cross-examination before the Board, the Party charged that witness Johnson had committed perjury in Pennsylvania v. Nelson, In re Yanish, In re Dmytryshyn, United States v. Eisler, and in testimony before the Un-American Activities Committee. *127 The 112-page cross-examination of Matusow likewise was largely devoted to charges of perjury before various boards and committees. Crouch was cross-examined for 810 pages, practically all of which was devoted to an attack on his credibility through his testimony in other proceedings. As the Court of Appeals concluded, "Full opportunity for cross examination of these witnesses was afforded at the hearing before the Board, and full opportunity was also afforded for the presentation of rebuttal testimony. . . . Moreover the testimony of the witnesses against whom charges are said to have been made was consistent with and supported by masses of other evidence." 96 U. S. App. D. C., at 100, 223 F. 2d, at 565. Not only did little of the cross-examination relate to the evidence offered on direct, but the Party introduced only three witnesses in rebuttal and none refuted any specific testimony of the witnesses now challenged. The Court of Appeals affirmed the issuance of the order by the Board.
The Communist Party brought the case here on April 13, 1955, by petition for certiorari. The relative unimportance of this motion in the eyes of the Party is shown by the fact that its 131-page petition devotes but 2 pages to a discussion of this point. The Party's brief devotes only 4 1/2 of its 270 pages to the motion. Still the Court now says the Court of Appeals "erred" in its denial of the motion and remands the case directly to the Board for it to determine again the credibility of these three witnesses. It refuses to pass on the important questions relating to the constitutionality of the Internal Security Act of 1950, a bulwark of the congressional program to combat the menace of world Communism. Believing that the Court here disregards its plain responsibility and duty to decide these important constitutional questions, I cannot join in its action.
The allegations of the motion itself are entirely inadequate in that they point to no particular testimony before the Board as being false. There is no offer to disprove any testimony given, and no fact at issue in the proceeding is controverted. As to Crouch and Johnson, the motion merely cites additional cases in which it is alleged that their testimony was conflicting. These allegations are purely cumulative of the witnesses' cross-examination before the Board. With regard to Matusow, the motion mentions only newspaper reports and a press release referring to the statements of certain persons that Matusow had told them that he had lied. Ignoring the obvious inadequacy of this allegation, we may take judicial notice of the two cases where Matusow submitted affidavits stating that he had lied during the trial, United States v. Jencks and United States v. Flynn. In the Jencks case, the trial judge concluded that Matusow had been paid by a Communist source to recant and that his original testimony was true. The motion based entirely on Matusow's recantation was denied. This was affirmed by the Court of Appeals, Jencks v. United States, 226 F. 2d 540, cert. granted, 350 U. S. 980. In the Flynn case, 130 F. Supp. 412, the trial judge denied a similar motion as to 11 of the *129 13 defendants. Two of the defendants in Flynn were granted a new trial only because Matusow had testified specifically to private conversations with these defendants which demonstrated their advocacy of the forcible overthrow of the Government. Matusow's general testimony against other defendants was not disturbed. These cases make it clear that, except for the special circumstances of two defendants in the Flynn case, the lower courts have not granted new trials in criminal proceedings despite the retraction by Matusow of specific sworn testimony given at the trials. See also United States v. Parker, 103 F. 2d 857. But these were criminal cases where proof of guilt must be beyond a reasonable doubt. Here, only a preponderance of the evidence is required.
Motions to adduce additional evidence under § 14 (a) are similar to motions to adduce evidence under § 10 (e) of the NLRA and the scope of our review is the same. Such motions are addressed to the sound discretion of the Courts of Appeals. In order to reverse we must find more than that the court below erred, because it "must not only have been in error but must also have abused its judicial discretion." Labor Board v. Indiana & M. Electric Co., 318 U. S. 9, 16. In this case the motion itself was wholly inadequate and even if the testimony of all three challenged witnesses were omitted from the record the result could not have been different. There is no reasonable basis on which we could say that the Court of Appeals has abused its discretion.
I abhor the use of perjured testimony as much as anyone, but we must recognize that never before have mere allegations of perjury, so flimsily supported, been considered grounds for reopening a proceeding or granting *130 a new trial. The Communist Party makes no claim that the Government knowingly used false testimony, and it is far too realistic to contend that the Board's action will be any different on remand. The only purpose of this procedural maneuver is to gain additional time before the order to register can become effective. This proceeding has dragged out for many years now, and the function of the Board remains suspended and the congressional purpose frustrated at a most critical time in world history.
Ironically enough, we are returning the case to a Board whose very existence is challenged on constitutional grounds. We are asking the Board to pass on the credibility of witnesses after we have refused to say whether it has the power to do so. The constitutional questions are fairly presented here for our decision. If all or any part of the Act is unconstitutional, it should be declared so on the record before us. If not, the Nation is entitled to effective operation of the statute deemed to be of vital importance to its well-being at the time it was passed by the Congress. I would decide the questions presented by this record.
"(b) any section, branch, fraction, or cell of any organization defined in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph which has not complied with the registration requirements of this title." 64 Stat., at 989.
The Act also defines and regulates "Communist-front" organizations, but these sections of the Act are not involved in the present proceeding.
"(8) the extent to which its principal leaders or a substantial number of its members consider the allegiance they owe to the United States as subordinate to their obligations to such foreign government or foreign organization." 64 Stat., at 999-1000.
". . . If either party shall apply to the court for leave to adduce additional evidence, and shall show to the satisfaction of the court that such additional evidence is material, the court may order such additional evidence to be taken before the Board and to be adduced upon the proceeding in such manner and upon such terms and conditions as to the court may seem proper. The Board may modify its findings as to the facts, by reason of the additional evidence so taken, and it shall file such modified or new findings, which, if supported by the preponderance of the evidence shall be conclusive, and its recommendations, if any, with respect to action in the matter under consideration. . . ." 64 Stat., at 1001-1002.
 Judge Bazelon dissented on the ground that the registration provision violated the Fifth Amendment's privilege against self-incrimination because it compelled the person signing it to identify himself as a Communist Party functionary and because it compelled a listing of officers and members. 96 U. S. App. D. C., at 111, 223 F. 2d, at 576.
 Despite the direct allegations of perjury in this case, this Court refused to review the denial of the motion for a new trial. 307 U. S. 642.
 In at least three cases this Term we declined to review state criminal convictions in which much stronger allegations of perjury were made. See Reynolds v. Texas, 350 U. S. 863; Whitener v. South Carolina, 350 U. S. 861; and Coco v. Florida, 350 U. S. 828.


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Women's basketball defeats Boston College to extend winning streak to eight
By Garrett Shaffer | 01/12/2018
Virginia sophomore guard Jocelyn Willoughby led all scorers with 18 points in Thursday night's match against Boston College.
Richard Dizon | Cavalier Daily
Virginia women's basketball took care of business on the road Thursday night, traveling to Chestnut Hill, Mass. to defeat Boston College, 68-57. The victory marks eight straight for the Cavaliers (12-6, 5-0 ACC) who have hit their stride at the perfect time, right at the beginning of ACC play.
After taking an early lead in the opening five minutes of play, Virginia took control of play and led throughout the remainder of the contest. The Eagles (6-10, 1-2 ACC) kept the game tight for most of the second quarter, but the Cavaliers jumped out to a hefty 38-21 halftime lead.
Sophomore guards Dominique Toussaint and Jocelyn Willoughby controlled most of the first half scoring, combining for 21 points. Willoughby continued to shoot well in the third quarter, totaling 16 points and 8 rebounds after three.
With just under five minutes in the final quarter, senior guard J'Kyra Brown joined Toussaint and Willoughby as the third Cavalier in double-figure scoring. Virginia had to stifle multiple Eagle runs, including a pair of three pointers to cut the lead to 10 late.
Virginia's fantastic shooting from the field, free throw line and behind the three point line preserved the double-digit victory as they walked away with the win. They shot 50 percent overall for the second straight contest and added six threes on 14 attempts.
The eight-game winning streak matches the longest run since winning eight straight in the 2008-09 season.
After another impressive victory, Virginia will begin to get Top 25 votes and will not be held out of the rankings long if they continue to knock off one ACC opponent after another.
The Cavaliers travel to Durham, N.C. Sunday to take on No. 16 Duke for their second road game in a row. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.
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What Is DJ Live?
DJ Live is a new concept on the UK live music scene. It features a group of live musicians (usually singers and solo instrumentalists) performing alongside a DJ. In a nutshell, it's a DJ with live musicians.
What instruments accompany the DJ in DJ Live groups?
The most common instrumentalists to play with the DJ are saxophonists, violinists, percussionists and guitarists, as well as singers – possibly up to three or four, with a mix of male and female singers.
What makes DJ Live unique?
DJ Live isn't like a conventional function band. Most bands include more "supporting" instruments, such as bass guitar and keyboard. With DJ Live, however, the only instrumentalists are those who frequently perform solos – sax, electric violin, trumpet, percussion, lead guitar.
With DJ Live, the rest of the sound and harmonies, which would traditionally be provided by the backing band, are provided by the tracks selected by the DJ.
The groups often feature LED or light-up instruments, especially the sax. Another way of describing this musical combination is as "DJ and live music" or "DJ with live instruments" – the perfect accompaniment for a wedding reception in a tipi or marquee, at a corporate event or spectacular product launch.
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Where does the DJ & live saxophone trend come from?
Adding a sax player and drums to perform alongside a DJ was first pioneered by UK record label, Hedkandi. They found great success with their residencies in Ibiza fusing a distinctive mix of chill-out and dance tracks over Balearic beats. The sensation quickly spread from Ibiza and the UK, across Europe, the Middle East and South America. It's now used as inspiration for Ibiza-style parties, weddings and clubs across the world with hosts deciding to hire additional musicians to improvise with their DJ.
What are the most popular options for DJ Sax groups?
The most common line-up is the saxophonist and DJ. Popular additions include percussion (especially bongos, congas and other types of drum), an electric violin and a singer or guitarist. Some musicians use a light-up sax or LED drums and bongos to provide an extra visual impact.
How does the performance work for DJ & Sax groups?
DJs usually provide music for between 4 to 5 hours at an event. During that time, the live musicians will play together in short bursts – usually 15 or 30 minutes per set. The sax is usually amplified using a wireless mic, allowing them to roam amongst guests. This interaction breaks down the usual divide between DJ and audience. The types of music the DJ sax acts play range from 70s and 80s classics, through to house and dance hits, as well as disco, R&B and hip hop tracks.
What sort of events do DJ & Sax groups perform at?
Our DJ, sax and percussionists are frequently booked as an entertainment package for weddings in the UK. Other locations they have travelled to include Ibiza, Mallorca, Tuscany, Prague and the south of France. Cafe del Mar-themed corporate events and festivals are also a common request for a DJ with live musicians.
How much do DJ & Sax bands cost?
Prices usually start at around 1,650 EUR / 1,500 GBP and increase depending on how many musicians you choose to add to the group. Factors like travel and the amount of time also impact the cost of hiring the musicians. Some of our most popular groups may charge a bit more to reflect how in-demand they are...these performers will be at the top of their game with several years of experience.
Is the equipment for DJ & Sax groups PAT tested?
Musicians on FixTheMusic have PAT tested equipment, so this includes PA systems, and leads, lighting and the DJ console. Musicians on FixTheMusic also have public liability insurance which means the booker or the venue would not be liable for any losses if equipment is damaged, or the band's equipment causes damage to the venue in any way.
Can DJ & Sax perform a day-time chillout set?
Yes, and most groups will offer this at a reduced rate if you book the evening party set(s). The style for this is usually chillout, lo-fi house, classic and modern pop covers, soul and even some jazz. This style is really appropriate for a laid back pool party, a drinks reception, garden parties, and similar more relaxed events.
Can I choose the covers/songs for the sets of a Sax & DJ duo?
By all means, you should let them know if you have any favourite songs and conversely, and songs that you definitely don't want to hear! However, groups like DJ & Sax are experts in "working" a crowd and pushing the right buttons as and when required, so it's usually best to let them have free rein over most of the music choices. Musicians will also feel more comfortable performing their tried and tested repertoire.
What Kind of Music Does a DJ Live Group Play?
DJ Live groups can usually perform almost any type of music. The most commonly requested styles are 90s, RnB, Motown, house, soul and funk, as well as drum 'n' bass and UK garage.
The trend is moving towards more current dance music, rather than the classic pop and rock tunes from the 50s, 60s and 70s that many standard function bands perform.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a DJ Live Group?
The exact cost will depend on the number of live musicians you book to play alongside the DJ. The average cost for a 4-piece DJ Live group is £2,300.
If you wanted to add more musicians and singers then the cost will increase accordingly.
Many of our groups feature all-female line-ups, including female DJ, female sax and electric violinists.
The groups bring the DJ centre-stage (rather than hiding at the back of the stage).
DJ Live groups are also sometimes referred to as a "DJ band hybrid" or "DJ band combo" – as they combine the best of both worlds: live music and instrumentalists with the professional mixing and backing tracks provided by the DJ.
What Kind of Events Is DJ Live Popular At?
DJ Live is becoming increasingly popular as a choice by couples for their evening wedding music.
Couples want the flexibility that comes with hiring a DJ – the ability to choose their own songs that they want them and their guests to dance to at the wedding.
But DJ Live goes one step further and creates much more of a spectacle than a single DJ. Just imagine the sax player roaming amongst your guests while the DJ plays your favourite tunes. It's guaranteed to get the crowd wild!
DJ Live is also frequently booked on FixTheMusic for corporate events and product launches. Brands that want to book something a bit edgier and more dynamic than a usual function band find that DJ Live ticks all the boxes.
DJ Live is a really popular choice with the younger generation of clients and guests, so as a trend it's not going anywhere and we at FixTheMusic predict it will only get more popular over the coming 2-3 years.
Many wedding couples agonise over whether to book a DJ or a function band for their wedding. Both have their pros and cons, and many people (including your wedding guests!) will prefer one or the other. The great thing about DJ Live bands is that they can satisfy everyone's tastes. A professional DJ who can mix tracks and read the crowd, combined with the added spectacle of live musicians with cool and funk instruments (such as light up saxophone, bongos or trumpet) and live singers – it's pretty much the ultimate musical entertainment experience!
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Founded in 2015 by two brothers who share a passion for great live music, FixTheMusic is a new way to find and book hand-picked bands and musicians for weddings, private parties, corporate events and charity events.
As professional musicians, we realised how difficult it can be for event planners to find and book musicians for their event. So we decided to make it easy.
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The West Quadrant Plan Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) voted to endorse the Draft West Quadrant Plan at their last meeting on July 21, 2014.
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability staff are making final revisions to the draft and will release a Proposed Draft at a Planning and Sustainability Commission (PSC) briefing on August 12. The PSC will hold a hearing on September 9 to consider public testimony.
Portlanders are invited to submit testimony to the PSC in person or in writing prior to or at the September 9 hearing. Agendas and tips for testifying are available online. There will be another opportunity for public testimony and comment at a City Council hearing later in the fall.
After City Council adopts the West Quadrant Plan by resolution, it will provide direction for the next steps in the process but will not yet change City policy or code. Moreover, there are still a number of topic areas not addressed, or fully addressed, in the West Quadrant Plan. Work on parking, bonuses, the update of the Willamette Greenway Plan for the Central Reach, scenic resources, and other topics will continue through focused staff and stakeholder discussions over the next year.
Also over the next year, staff will work to combine the recommendations from the N/NE Quadrant Plan (adopted October 2013), West Quadrant Plan and SE Quadrant Plan (currently underway) into a single Central City 2035 Plan, with accompanying Zoning Code amendments.
By mid to late 2015, BPS expects to release the Proposed Central City 2035 Plan. There will be many opportunities for public comment as the Central City 2035 Plan advances through PSC and City Council. The final adopted Central City 2035 Plan will amend the Comprehensive Plan policies and designations for the Central City.


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Maharana Sajjan Singh Award - (Instituted in 1983-84)
Although Maharana Sajjan Singh (r. 1874-1884 CE) passed away prematurely at a very young age, his achievement and contributions to the State of Mewar were unparalleled. He provided electrification and piped drinking water and established a municipal council in the city of Udaipur. He created the Sajjan Niwas Garden and employed foreign gardeners to cultivate it. He personally drew maps and drawings of buildings he designed and constructed which astonished qualified engineers.
Maharana Sajjan Singh founded a printing press called 'Sajjan Mudranalaya' and 'Sajjan Kirti Sudhakar', a weekly journal was published from there. A library was created, under the guidance of 'Kavi Raja Shamaldasji' in the palace grounds of 'Sajjan Vani Vilas', where several academic collections in Sanskrit, Hindi and English were maintained.
It was here that Kavi wrote one of the most important works on Mewar history called 'Veer Vinod' and organised weekly poetry readings. Learned scholars who visited Udaipur during his time were given great respect and support. He was greatly influenced by Swami Dayanand Saraswati and accepted to become Chairman of the 'Arya Samaj's Representative Council'.
Maharana Sajjan Singh Award is a State Award. This award was instituted to honour work of permanent value to society through the medium of paintings, fine art, sculpture, architecture and craft.
This Annual State Award consists of:
1. A Ceremonial Shawl.
2. A 'Toran' plaque of honour.
3. A Citation Certificate.
4. Cash Award of ₹ 51,001 each*.
* No. of recipients will be decided by the selection committee.


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This week the Trust has been hosting a series of events across Northern Ireland with Arts & Business NI looking at and examining alternative sources of financing for arts and cultural organisations.
Consultations were held across the week in Derry and Belfast, with a host of arts organisations attending to feed into the process.
This project is part of the Trust's Social Finance theme exploring new forms of investment, finance and support to create a more sustainable Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector.
Attendees considered a wide range of strategic issues facing the Arts Sector and Funding, including current issues and challenges in the funding environment for arts and cultural organisations in Northern Ireland and alternative forms of finance and their potential to help address these issues and challenges.
As well as, crucially, the barriers to the use of alternative forms of finance in this context.
This week's events form just one part of the consultancy process and the Trust will be publishing a full report into the findings in 2016.
Nigel McKinney, Director of Operations, Building Change Trust said: "We are delighted to be working with Arts & Business NI to explore the potential of social investment to finance the activity of the arts and cultural sector in Northern Ireland.
"These events mark the first stage in our detailed research in this area and we're looking forward to hear more about the capacity, knowledge and ambition in the sector so we can design our work going forward to have the most impact".
Mary Nagele, Chief Executive, Arts & Business NI remarked: "We are grateful to the arts organisations who have already participated in the consultations and would encourage them and others in the Arts sector to also complete the online survey.
"We are delighted to be working with Building Change Trust on this important research which will look at initiatives in other regions such as the Arts Impact Fund and explore the potential to create such a fund for the Arts in NI considering hybrid models of social loans, public and private funding".


Award-winning author and speaker Marcia Fine has written seven novels, including THE BLIND EYE—A Sephardic Journey, historical fiction chosen by the state library of Arizona for ONEBOOKAZ 2015. PAPER CHILDREN—An Immigrant's Legacy has been a finalist for three national prizes. PARIS LAMB, her sixth novel, deals with anti-Semitism in the 1950s. She has also written the only satirical series about Scottsdale. Her novel, HIDDEN ONES released in 2017, examines conversos in Mexico during the Inquisition. It has won First Prizes in the categories of Historical Fiction and Multicultural as well as Honorable Mention from AZ Authors. It is a finalist for the International Chaucer Chanticleer Awards. Marcia has a BA from Florida State University and a Masters from Arizona State University.
Fine presents a breezy slice of life through Jean Rubin. As Rubin navigates her demanding family , life in Scottsdale reveals its own obstacloes. She learns how to achieve serenity with some major shifts in attitude and firm choices. Side-splitting fun!
This fine author has delivered a well-researched novel that delves into archaeology and the art market as well as that ivory tower of academia, a furnace of jealousy, ambition and cutthroat competition.
Brilliant with visuals and characters so real you feel their heartache resonate off the page....Ms. Fine's research and artful prose allow us to step into a piece of history that cannot be forgotten.
Every synagogue Men's Club/Brotherhood, Women's Club/Sisterhood, Hadassah and Brandeis group ought to be inviting Marcia Fine to be a program at their meetings! Ashkenazim need to learn of another great Jewish civilization where Ladino was spoken rather than Yiddish, music was more reminiscent of flamenco than klezmer and the Iberian Coast was the center of life rather than the North Sea. She assists us in hearing voices across the centuries to the present. A talented artist, she paints pictures with her words that are so vivid, they bring to life a time that North American Ashkenazim, Jews of Eastern European descent, have too infrequently encountered. She is an educator, tour guide, craftswoman and artisan all rolled into one!
What a bright light this tale shines on the current immigration crises 'round the world! Unwanted, hidden, yet intelligent and caring, the Crespin family attempt to survive in 17th century Mexico when the Inquisition is searching out (and burning) every soul not devoted to the Church.
I just finished Paper Children and I have to say it is one of the best historical novels that I have ever read. Marcia has a unique talent for telling a story that captivates you from beginning to end. Next...The Blind Eye!!!
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