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The Think and Grow Rich Action Pack
Published around the world, this book has become an undisputed classic in the field of motivational literature. Inspired by Andrew Carnegie, it has been cited by many as the "calling card" that propelled countless numbers to fame and fortune and is the standard against which all other motivational material is measured. Think and Grow Rich and The Think and Grow Rich Action Pack have single-handedly changed the lives of millions of men, women and young adults and produced a legacy of achievement that includes many of today's and yesterday's leaders in business, government and civic organizations.
The Wealth Choice: Success Secrets of Black Millionaires
It's no secret that these hard times have been even harder for the Black community. Approximately 35 percent of African Americans had no measurable assets in 2009, and 24 percent of these same households had only a motor vehicle. Dennis Kimbro, observing how the weight of the continuing housing and credit crises disproportionately impacts the African-American community, takes a sharp look at a carefully cultivated group of individuals who've scaled the heights of success and how others can emulate them. Based on a seven year study of 1,000 of the wealthiest African Americans, The Wealth Choice offers a trove of sound and surprising advice about climbing the economic ladder, even when the odds seem stacked against you. Readers will learn about how business leaders, entrepreneurs, and celebrities like Bob Johnson, Spike Lee, L. A. Reid, Herman Cain, T. D. Jakes and Tyrese Gibson found their paths to wealth; what they did or didn't learn about money early on; what they had to sacrifice to get to the top; and the role of discipline in managing their success. Through these stories, which include men and women at every stage of life and in every industry, Dennis Kimbro shows readers how to: · Develop a wealth-generating mindset and habits · Commit to lifelong learning · Craft goals that match your passion · Make short-term sacrifices for long-term gain · Take calculated risks when opportunity presents itself
The Wealth Choice: Success Secrets of Black Millionaires (Ebook)
Stickability: The Power of Perseverance
Stickability: The Power of Perseverance is a thought-provoking book that shows readers of all ages and backgrounds how they, too, can not only apply the self-motivation principles of Napoleon Hill's timeless and groundbreaking self-help volume Think and Grow Rich, but make them stick. Combining author Greg S. Reid's modern business wisdom; interviews with numerous business celebrities, such as Steve Wozniak (cofounder of Apple), Frank Shankwitz (founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation), and Martin Cooper (inventor of the cell phone); and valuable information from the secret files previously available only to the Napoleon Hill Foundation and its members, this book reveals:
The "Three Causes of Failure" from Napoleon Hill's hidden vault of wisdom
The importance of flexibility
The principle of relaxed intensity in action
How to define and conquer your "cul-de-sac" moments
How to overcome the ghost of fear
The importance of insight through necessity
Think and Grow Rich for Women
Women are the future of American business. According to a recent Nielsen report, women will control two-thirds of American consumer wealth in less than a decade. And yet almost all business and success literature is still written for men—dispensing advice that doesn't take into account women's unique strengths or address the demands of family life on mothers. Think and Grow Rich for Women is a powerful new book—from the award-winning author of Think and Grow Rich: Three Feet from Gold and coauthor of the multimillion-selling Rich Dad, Poor Dad. It combines Hill's classic Thirteen Steps to Success with case studies of noteworthy women (including Sandra Day O'Connor, Maya Angelou, Katie Couric, Caroline Kennedy, Madonna, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Thatcher, Condoleezza Rice, J. K. Rowling, Barbara De Angelis, Marianne Williamson, Angela Merkel, Mary Kay Ash, IBM CEO Ginni Rometty, and many more), outlining a master plan for success for all women.
Think and Grow Rich for Women (Ebook)
Author and entrepreneur Dennis Kimbro combines bestseeling author Napolean Hilll's law of success with his own vast knowledge of business, contemporary affairs, and the vibrant culture of Black America to teach you the secrets to success used by scores of black Americans, including: Spike Lee, Jesse Jackson, Dr. Selma Burke, Oprah Winfrey, and many others. The result is inspiring, practical, clearly written, and totally workable. Use it to unlock the treasure you have always dreamed of--the treasure that at last is within your reach.
Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice (Ebook)
Think & Grow Rich: A Latino Choice
By applying the proven principles of preparation, competence, hard work, and sincerity devised by legendary motivational author Napoleon Hill, Lionel Sosa advanced from painting signs at $1.10 an hour to running the largest Hispanic ad agency in America. In this indispensable guide to prosperity, Sosa shares his inspiring story of achievement, as well as those of other respected members of the Latino community, including: • Alberto Gonzales, who rose from humble roots in San Antonio and Houston to become the first Hispanic attorney general of the United States • Linda Alvarado, who defied both racism and sexism to head the biggest construction company in America led by a woman • Jeff Valdez and Bruce Barshop, the team that created SiTV, the first and only twenty-four-hour English-language cable channel aimed at Latinos • Patricia Diaz Dennis, who triumphed over many obstacles and personal tragedy to serve as the first Latina chair of the Girl Scouts in the United States In a clear and encouraging voice, Sosa reveals how Napoleon Hill's positive, practical, and empowering ideas can help Latinos overcome self-esteem issues, thrive while embracing change, and map a clear-cut plan to achieve their goals and fulfill their dreams.
Think & Grow Rich: A Latino Choice (Ebook)
Three Feet from Gold
A fresh, modern look at the core theme of Napoleon Hill's revolutionary best seller. In this inspiring contemporary fable, a young writer sets out to interview business leaders and other influential figures about the importance of persistence in attaining your goals. Through motivational real-life stories, Three Feet from Gold offers advice about having passion for what you do, finding your own Success Formula, choosing good counsel, and above all: never giving up.
INCLUDES: Dave Liniger, chairman of Re/Max * Debbi Fields, founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies * boxing champ Evander Holyfield * Symphony orchestra conductor Jahja Ling * Yvonne Fedderson and Sara O'Meara, the Nobel-nominated founders of Childhelp.org * NASCAR President Mike Helton
J. Martin Kohe shows you how to use Your Greatest Power. This is a small audiobook with a powerful message…the power to choose.Many people can't be successful in the best of times because they have failed to make use of this greatest power…the power to choose. Other people will apply this greatest power…the power to choose…and be successful even in bad times because they refuse to let adversity stop them…they will persist until they succeed.
The author will show you that success in life will be determined by your ability to get along with other people. This book will show you the proper steps in managing people and how to make them respond to your wishes. One of the important lessons in life is discovering how to sell yourself to others, and get them to help you in anything you may want to attempt. Follow the six principles in Cavett Robert's book and you can have more money and personal power than you ever dreamed possible.


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Q: New SQL Server 2016 install -- confused logging on via the command line I just finished installing SQL Server 2016 (The full thing -- not just Express).   I specified Windows authentication.  During the install in the install wizard, in the Database Engine Configuration node and on the Server Configuration tab, I simply clicked the Add Current User button.  I didn't add a specific user for administration at install time.
Before posting, I also took a look at this:  https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms180944.aspx
Anyway, when I run this from a command prompt:
C:\Users\dogzilla>sqlcmd -S dogzilla -U dogzilla

I get this error:
Password: Sqlcmd: Error: Microsoft ODBC Driver 13 for SQL Server : Login failed for user 'dogzilla'..

dogzilla is the account I use to log into Windows with.  I know the password since I'm able to write this to you.
What's going on with the authentication?  Does the dogzilla password need to be set in SQL Server?  How can I change it there?
Thanks!

A: If you're connecting to a local instance with Windows authentication you specify -E (or nothing, it's the default). Specifying -U will attempt to login with a SQL login.
Here's an example where I connect to a local named instance using Windows auth and run a simple command.

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        bb.ajouter("Balzac", "Eugenie Grandet");
        bb.ajouter("Hugo", "Les Miserables");
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Q: Java concurrency : Making webservice access threadsafe I'd like to know the correct / best way to handle concurrency with an Axis2 webservice.
Eg, given this code:
public class MyServiceDelegate
{
    @Resource
    UserWebService service; // Injected by spring

    public CustomerDTO getCustomer()
    {
       String sessionString = getSessionStringFromCookies();
       service.setJSESSIONID(sessionString);
       CustomerDTO customer = service.getCustomerFromSessionID();
    }
}

Note that in the above that UserWebService is a 3rd party API.  The service requires that when making calls, we pass a cookie with the JSESSIONID of an authenticated session.
Am I correct in assuming that this statement is not threadsafe? IE., given two threads, is it possible for the following to occur?

*

*ThreadA : service.setJSESSIONID("threadA")

*ThreadB : service.setJSESSIONID("threadB")

*ThreadA : service.getCustomerFromSessionID // service.sesionID == "threadB"
If so, what's the most appropriate way to handle this situation?  Should I use a resource pool for service?  Or should I declare service as synchronized?
    public CustomerDTO getCustomer()
    {
       synchronized( service ) {
          service.setJSESSIONID(sessionString);
          CustomerDTO customer = service.getCustomerFromSessionID();
       }
    }

Or, is there another, more appropriate way to handle this problem?

A: Would each thread have its own Delegate object and hence its own UserWebService service?
In the simple case, if delegates are created on the stack the threads would be independent.
If the cost of creation is high, have a pool of the delegate objects. Taking one from teh pool is comparativley cheap. You need to be very careful with housekeeping, but effectively this is what is done with database connections. Some environments have utility classes for managing such pooling - tends to be preferable to rolling your own.

A: Is UserWebService one of your classes? If so, I think I'd change the method signature to:
public CustomerDTO getCustomer()
{
      CustomerDTO customer = service.getCustomerFromSessionID(sessionString);
}

And not have your UserWebService maintain state, that way it will be inherently thread-safe

A: As you said, the function is not thread safe. Java has a simple way to make monitors, which is an object that only allows one thread to access a function at a time. More info on monitors
To make it thread safe you can put synchronized either, as you did, around the expression, or before the function name:
public synchronized CustomerDTO getCustomer(){
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}

The difference between the two is which object you turn into a monitor.


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Bleeding disorder
Hemophilia: a lot more prevalent than thought
More than 1,125,000 men around the world have the inherited bleeding disorder of hemophilia, and 418,000 of those have a severe version of the mostly undiagnosed disease, says a new study led by McMaster researchers. This is three times what was previously known.
Only 400,000 people globally were estimated to have the disorder which is caused by a defect in the F8 or F9 gene which encodes instructions for making the factor proteins that helps blood clot. For those with hemophilia, lack of treatment leads to chronic and disabling joint disease, while bleeding into organs and brain hemorrhages can lead to disability and death. Hemophilia, which is found almost only in men, is currently treated with infusions of factor to prevent or stop debilitating bleeds, but treatment is expensive and scarce in many countries.
The study is published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Knowing how many patients are out there will enable health care systems to estimate the resources needed to treat the disease
Alfonso Iorio
The international research team was also able to calculate, for the first time, the prevalence of hemophilia among babies at birth, which enabled them to estimate that the life expectancy of those with hemophilia is significantly less than other people, particularly in lower-income countries where there is lack of treatment.
There are two main types of hemophilia: Hemophilia A has the factor 8 (F8) gene defect, and hemophilia B has a factor 9 (F9) gene defect.
They found that, per 100,000 males, 21 will have hemophilia A or B, seven of whom severely; among newborns, per 100,000 males, 29 will have hemophilia A or B, of whom 12 will have the severe form of disease. Putting the numbers together, the 'life expectancy disadvantage' associated with hemophilia may be estimated and varies depending with the availability of care. For those born with hemophilia, the chances of living a life of normal duration and quality will be reduced by 64% in upper-middle income countries, 77% in middle income and up to 93% in low income countries.
Dr. Alfonso Iorio, lead author of the paper, professor health research methods, evidence, and impact at McMaster University and director of the Hamilton-Niagara hemophilia program at Hamilton Health Sciences.
Source: McMaster University
"This paper is a milestone in our journey to providing care for hemophilia patients worldwide," said Dr. Alfonso Iorio, lead author of the paper, professor health research methods, evidence, and impact at McMaster University and director of the Hamilton-Niagara hemophilia program at Hamilton Health Sciences.
"Knowing how many patients are expected in each country given its population is an important measure of the efficiency of the health care system. Knowing how many patients should be there, and how many less instead are reported to national and international registries is a measure of the work left to be done," he said. "Knowing how many patients are out there will enable health care systems to estimate the resources needed to treat the disease, and enable drug manufacturers to increase the investment in research to match the demand of a patient population three times larger than we previously thought."
For the World Federation of Hemophilia, Iorio assembled an international team of researchers from France, U.S. and U.K. to perform a meta-analysis of the registry data in countries with the most comprehensive registries of hemophilia, which were Australia, Canada, France, Italy, New Zealand and the U.K. "This work is also a proof of the value of long-term studies in the field of rare diseases," said Iorio.
A related editorial published in the journal said the magnitude of the global gaps in care for people with hemophilia is daunting.
Source: McMaster University, CC-BY-ND
Blood cell disorder
Promising results for new acute porphyria treatment
Acute porphyria is a group of uncommon diseases that can cause severe, potentially life-threatening attacks of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and paralysis. Liver transplantation is currently the…
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Overcoming a major barrier to developing liquid biopsies
The idea of testing blood or urine to find markers that help diagnose or treat disease holds great promise. A new study helps set standards for RNA sequencing, improving consistency and laying the…
#laboratory
#liquid handling
Flowing toward red blood cell breakthroughs
A team of researchers from Brown University, ETH Zurich, the Universita da Svizzera Italiana (USI) and Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) is using America's most powerful supercomputer to…
AB Medical – V-Tube EDTA K2, K3
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AB Medical – V-Tube Trisodium Citrate 9:1
Analyticon Biotechnologogies – Hemolyzer 3 NG / Hemolyzer 5 NG
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BD Microtainer MAP Microtube for Automated Process
BD – Becton Dickinson
BD Vacutainer UltraTouch Push Button Blood Collection Set

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A special edition of our classic Dayton Parade Boot. Made with brogue details on the quarters and straight tip, the Canada 150 is an all around boot. It can be worn with jeans or polished and dressed up for the office or a night on the town. An old Canadian military pattern and last make this boot a great boot to put the miles on. Although they might not make another 150 years, with a little maintenance, they might make it to Canada's Bicentennial!
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VC and Investing
Kevin Durant Becomes Minority Owner Of NWSL's Gotham FC With Thirty Five Ventures Investment
Ngozi Nwanji. May 4, 2022.
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is rapidly growing, and investors like Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman are taking notice.
Through Thirty Five Ventures (35V), the business partners have become minority investors of NJ/NY Gotham FC, Boardroom reports.
35V's investment in the club falls in line with its dedication to supporting women athletes. It marks its second investment in a professional soccer team — the first being Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union.
The VC firm has also tapped into what the future holds for Gotham FC.
"As a New York-based company, the opportunity for us to partner with a forward-thinking team like Gotham FC was a no-brainer," said Kleiman, according to Boardroom. "There's been so much growth in the NWSL in recent years, and the chance to be a part of that growth and work directly with the Gotham FC executive team and players is really exciting."
According to the outlet, the investment "encompasses content creation, social media support, player relations, and community outreach."
A Statement From Gotham FC's Managing Owner Ed Nalbandian:
"This is another big step forward for our franchise. Kevin and Rich are two of the most influential people in sports, and their work in the business and entertainment world and their significant investment in Gotham FC illustrates the potential of our club. They will be tremendous resources to the club across multiple areas, and we're excited to welcome them to the Gotham FC family."
Investing In Women's Soccer
In February, Gabrielle Union and her daughter Kaavia James Union Wade invested in Angel City Football Club — "one of the most celebrity-filled ownership groups in all of pro sports" — for its Series A funding round.
As previously reported by AfroTech, the news made the three-year-old the youngest owner in professional sports.
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I listen assertively, ask open questions, challenge and give feedback so that you gain new insights into yourself as you lead your team, colleagues and stakeholders.
You will see your own personal leadership style develop as you become more aware of the impact of your own behaviour on others and yourself.
My clients are leaders in corporates and education, founders of rapidly scaling startups and accelerators. My coaching style was formed with former colleagues in a corporate, particularly with women and LGBT wishing to progress, and in London and Amsterdam's start-up community.
I spent 23 years in a FTSE 250 global media company, first as an award-winning editor of magazines then a business leader with my own P&L, both in the US and Europe, an advocate for transformation, particularly technology, and an EMEA division board member.
I'm a frequent public speaker and presenter who is highly networked in the media, exhibition, corporate, technology and start-up communities: a regular judge for both business, innovation and media awards: a published author: commentator for both TV and radio.
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This journey to Indochina starts with a two-day boat trip on the Mekong River from Thailand to Laos. The cruise will end in Luang Prabang, the cultural capital of Laos and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Laos is a mountainous country and home to many colorful hill tribes. The breathtakingly beautiful vast temple complex of Angkor and the Holy City of the Khmers are located in Cambodia. This cultural tour ends in Phnom Penh located on the river and with it's many beautiful buildings that recall the French colonial era.
Flight by KLM from Amsterdam to Bangkok, Thailand.
The ecolodge is built in traditional Hmong style and offers hiking, cycling, batik courses. It is also possible to go bird watching.
Early this morning a transfer to the pier in Chiang Khong, from where the boat will leave for Laos. A unique two-day boat trip will take you over the mysterious Mekong River to Luang Prabang. The boat will arrive just before sunset, in Pakbeng, where your dinner and overnight on the Mekong River will be in the beautiful Luang Say Lodge.
There is the possibility of an early morning walk to a nearby market. Then the boattrip will continue peacefully on to Luang Prabang which you will reach late in the afternoon. A stop will be made at Pak Ou, a special cave on the river banks, where hundreds of Buddha statues are to be found. Disembark in Luang Prabang and transfer to La Residence Phou Vao for overnight.
The most beautiful city in Laos, rightly so, is now on the UNESCO World Heritage List. There are dozens of temples to be found amidst the beautiful natural surroundings, and it is remarkable that the temple roofing continuing down to the ground. In the museum palace of the former king of Laos, the Phra Bang, stands the holiest and biggest golden Buddha statue in the country. Two full days to explore the colonial villas and oriental atmosphere found here.
Flight to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. A city tour includes a visit to the oldest temple in the country, as well as a former convent, that now serves as a museum. Overnight in Vientiane.
Flight to the capital of Cambodia. Phnom Penh is separated by a palm tree lined promenade, from a tributary of the Mekong. Along the promenade, overlooking the water, you will find French colonial buildings that are now a great choice for restaurants and cafes with terraces. The loveliest hotel in the city is The Raffels Hotel.
Phnom Penh can largely be explored on foot and individually. The Archeological Museum, the art treasures of the temple complex Angkor Wat, the spectacular Royal Palace and the large covered Russian market are especially worth visiting.
The visit to Angkor will take time and there is a range of wide choices: either by car with a driver / guide, a motorbike taxi or a rental bike. In a beautiful jungle setting of about 400 km2, there are more than a hundred impressive temples to be found, some of which are in good condition and some of which are now in ruins. Between the temples there are beautiful basins with water lilies.
For the overnight stays there is a choice of standard, mid-range or luxury hotels. Cambodia also has great beaches which is not so well known in the rest of the world. For example, Sihanoukville, on the Thai Gulf, has a long white sandy beach and where the small hotels are mostly located between the palm trees. The best hotel found here is the Song Saa Resort located on an island just off the coast. A nice overnight accommodation along the coast is the 4 Rivers Floating Lodge.
12 nights in attractive hotels and lodges based on full board.
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"Ron Paul Is My Homeboy"
Why the candidate appeals to men under 30.
By Libby Copeland
Republican presidential candidate U.S. Rep Ron Paul
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Since Ron Paul swept the youth vote in Iowa and New Hampshire, it's become popular for press accounts to contrast the age of his supporters with the wizened appearance of the 76-year-old country doctor. The stories go like this: a "great-grandfather" with a "crotchety streak" possesses a "youthful magic" that spellbinds a "surprisingly young support base," and not just because he wants to "legalize drugs." Often enough, the stories take Paul at face value, concluding that college students have been pining for a presidential candidate who talks about the Constitution, ending the Fed, and Ludwig von Mises.
But this doesn't explain the passion Paul inspires, the T-shirts declaring him "my homeboy," the hottie calendars dedicated to him, the enthusiasm that greets news that Paul has released a new cookbook, of all things. "Ron Paul has the answer," is the phrase his supporters tend to use when posting blogs and comments about him, with or without the enhancement of all caps.
The youth have long had a thing for the good doctor. In 2008, Paul's volunteers in Des Moines were almost exclusively scraggly out-of-town college types who slept at a YMCA camp and were given three rules, "No drugs, no booze, and no freedom babies." In the first two contests of 2012, the 12-term Texas congressman has dominated the field among those under 30, and drew far more lopsided support from men than any of the other candidates. As one fresh-faced supporter recently told MTV News, exhorting others to vote for Paul, "You have two choices: freedom and tyranny."
The notion that this year's election is a choice between freedom (in the form of Paul) and tyranny (in the form of any other candidate) encapsulates Paul's grand appeal to men in their late teens and 20s: He traffics in absolutes. Political scientists point out that age and newness to politics predispose young voters to a less nuanced view of the political world. They're less likely to take the long view, less likely to have patience, less likely to spin out the implications of their political theories.
Paul is for these voters less a politician than a wise professor who has, through decades of research, gradually honed in on the simple truths that will turn our country around. By implication, his supporters are the ones who've educated themselves enough to know only their revered Dr. Paul has the aforementioned "answer." In this way, the elderly politician has pulled of a kind of branding coup, tapping into the intellect and the egos of hordes of young men frustrated by this economy's thwarting of their ambitions.
The young tend to be "more interested in simpler, more abstract and pure philosophies," says Peter Levine, who directs Tufts University's Circle Research center, which studies young people's civic participation. They are less likely to have developed the kind of partisan affiliation that older voters filter their news through, so they're more reactive, more influenced by events of the moment, political scientists say. And this hasn't just benefited Paul—in 2008, college-aged voters swooned for Barack Obama in part because they'd spent adolescence under President Bush, who was supremely loathed by the time the last election rolled around.
Certainly Paul offers policies that resonate with younger voters, in particular his anti-war stance and his insistence that economic troubles require a drastic departure from the status quo. But more than any other candidate, his message can be boiled down to a few principles, like the saving power of the free market. He doesn't shy away from pushing these to their logical extreme, as evidenced by that moment during a September debate when—in response to a hypothetical from Wolf Blitzer—Paul calmly maintained that the government should not step in and give health care to an uninsured and gravely ill man. (This led to a rather frightening instance of audience participation, in which Blitzer followed up by asking if society should just let the man die and several audience members answered, "Yeah!")
For Paul supporters, "it's not really about political views, it's about knowledge," says Dan Cassino, a political scientist at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Supporters tend to talk about the congressman as a would-be educator-in-chief. "Without him I don't think that we would know so much," says a young man supporting Paul in Austin. Unlike supporters of, say, Obama or Mitt Romney, Paul supporters tend to talk about an absolute truth, one that others would see, too, if they could just be persuaded to read certain materials. Among them: Friedrich Hayek's The Road to Serfdom, and Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged. These, of course, come from Paul, who gives an exhaustive list of recommendations at the back of what he calls his "manifesto." During the 2008 election, Paul helpfully offered Rudy Giuliani a four-book reading list, including The 9/11 Commission Report, to improve Giuliani's grasp of foreign policy.
By extension, those who read what Paul reads and believe what he believes are proving their intellectual prowess. To the extent that voters try to communicate who they are through their candidate affiliation, Fairleigh Dickinson's Cassino believes that what Paul offers more than any other Republican candidate is compelling branding.
"Candidates these days are essentially sold like soap," and young people in particular tend to think of them "the way they think of any other product," says Cassino, who with his sociologist wife conducted focus groups and surveys to develop this theory in the run-up to the 2008 election. "If I tell somebody I support Romney, what in the world do you know about me?" Cassino says. But just as Obama's brand in 2008 signified hope and change and—let's say—shopping at Whole Foods and driving a Prius, Paul's brand has its own powerful symbolism, which is not so much about specific products as it is about ideas.
"The Ron Paul brand is actually relatively intellectual," Cassino says. It's "A brand that's about, 'I'm smarter than you are.' … 'All the politicians are telling you one thing but I know better.' " This is the brand for those who feel different, who see themselves as a little bit brainier and more marginalized than everyone else. "If you're playing Dungeons and Dragons, this is your poiltical movement," Cassino says.
This branding, he speculates, may also help explain why Paul holds more appeal for men. Social bias may enter into the equation. "In women it's not considered desirable to be pointing out how intellectual you are," Cassino says. Or at least, not as desirable.
This may also explain the limitations of Paul's appeal. It's not just that understanding him often necessitates the reading of semi-obscure Austrian school economists, though that is itself a high bar for political participation. ("I can't get my students to read that stuff," Cassino points out.)
It's also that those drawn to Ron Paul are narrowly self-selecting—they are attracted to the idea of being the rare voices of reason in a culture of foolishness. They are, in Cassino's words, "countercultural." It is a point of pride for them to be trudging uphill against the wind.
It's just possible that if Paul's ideas ever became mainstream some of his supporters might not find them so compelling anymore. Though that probably isn't in danger of happening anytime soon. For better or worse, it seems unlikely many Americans can be prevailed upon to care that much about the gold standard.


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Two men injured during Christmas morning stabbing in Pelham
PELHAM, N.H. (AP) — Two men were injured during a Christmas morning stabbing in Pelham.
One of the men was in critical condition and a suspect has been taken into custody, according to police.
The stabbing happened just after 1 a.m. Friday outside a home on Old County Road where a gathering was taking place, Pelham police said in a press release.
Joseph Schulte, 29, began arguing with a 28-year-old man at the gathering, according to police. The argument escalated and the 28-year-old suffered stab wounds to his head.
Police said Schulte then stabbed a 27-year-old who was trying to break up the fight.
The 27-year-old, of Litchfield, was unconscious when emergency crews arrived. He was taken to Lowell General Hospital and then to Tufts Medical Center in Boston,
The 28-year-old, of New Ipswich, was taken to Lowell General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Schulte was later arrested at a home in Nashua and is being charged with two counts of first-degree assault, WMUR-TV reported.


My experience with professional retouching also lends itself to my adoration with photo manipulation. I am inspired by the beautifully mundane in-between moments of life.
I've been an "art kid" ever since I can remember, and it was only natural I would choose it as a lifestyle and career. I picked up the camera in high school in an effort to get in on the Flickr craze, and I ended up meeting a lot of wonderful people along the way, some of whom are still near and dear friends of mine. I decided art school was the way for me after graduating high school and I went on to earn my BFA in Photography from the Savannah College of Art & Design.
A visit to Portland, OR was all it took to convince me to drive across the country (grumpy cat in tow) and plant some roots of my own. I took a job as a film scanning technician at a local film lab and I learned an incredible amount of valuable information about film photography in the 3 years that I worked there.
I like to experiment and push the boundaries of a photograph. Finding new ways to alter an image or a new method of taking that photo. I hate complacency and thrive when challenged.
I'm working on a series of cinemagraphs highlighting local artists working in their studios. Also exploring other methods of 3D photography and ways it can be utilized/showcased. I'm never not thinking about the next thing I want to create.
I'm still figuring out my style, but I'll honestly probably say the same thing when I'm 70. I think generally I like things to feel a bit surreal. I enjoy trying new things like experimenting with different lighting and environments. I like to be a chameleon and adapt to whatever situation I'm shooting in, while still adding my own flare for the "weird". I'd like to work towards getting a studio of my own so I can have the space to create my own scenes, but having the world as your studio isn't so bad either!
I've made a few videos over the years, and I would LOVE to make more. I feel like it's something I've barely scratched the surface on. It's a medium that no doubt I think I would have fun with. Music videos have inspired me since the days of watching Top 20 Countdown shows on Saturday mornings. I love how there are zero limits to what you can accomplish in a music video. Bringing visuals to a musical piece is so satisfying.
I've had several pieces of photo gear break over the last couple months and it's been super annoying. My 3D camera most recently quit on me, and the thought of shelling out $300 for a camera that was bought for $20 just five years ago… it doesn't sit great with me. So that task keeps getting pushed to bottom of my list for sure.
Meal prep for me PLEASE. Cutting vegetables is the bane of my existence.
It's easy to lost in all the things you wish you could have warned yourself or things you regret doing, but I'm a deep believer that mistakes are meant to be made and learning from them is how we better ourselves. I definitely would not be where I am now if it weren't for all the errors I made along the way. I think there are some interests that I wish I would have recognized earlier, but I'm enjoying them now and that's all that really matters!
I'd love to make Cinemagraphs for brands. I'm looking to work with people who operate outside the box and have clear aesthetics. Projects that call for some experimentation and trying a new technique are my favorite.
I think every client and job is different with their goals and inspirations so to have an "ideal" would set myself up for failure. As long as I'm working with people who don't treat me as someone who just "presses the button" and they value my creative energy, that's how magic is made!
Since I offer a lot of different types of image making, my prices are quoted on a project by project basis. Cinemagraphs and 3D photos are typically a flat rate, while still imagery is charged by the hour/day.


The EU has introduced new rules that are designed to settle property disputes between what Brussels calls "international married couples and registered partners", part of an initiative by the European Union to help streamline the process of settling ownership and inheritance rights in the event of a divorce or death.
The main purpose of the new regulation is for the EU to implement a set of rules that concern divorce settlements and which will be applicable across the whole of the bloc. Brussels' stated goal, in this case, is to put an end to the possibility of parallel or conflicting cases either being filed or opened by independent divorce courts in any of the 28 EU nations.
The Commission said that the new regulations will facilitate the recognition and enforcement in one country of a judgment given in another country's courts. They also clarify which courts should deal with matters concerning the couples' property and which national law takes precedence in the case of a settlement.
Thus far, no consensus has been reached with all 28 members, but Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden have agreed to observe Brussels' new protocol.
The remaining non-participating EU members will continue to exercise their legal right to apply their own national laws, including country-specific rules on private international law concerning the cross-border property rights of spouses and registered partners.
According to the European Commission, the 18 member says that have joined enhanced cooperation account for 70% of the EU population and represent the majority of international couples living in the EU.


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Launching of the National LED Campaign on April 22
Victoria, Seychelles – On Saturday, April 22, the GOS-UNDP-GEF Resource Efficiency Project in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, the Seychelles Energy Commission and the Public Utility Corporation, will officially launch the National LED Campaign in a small ceremony which will take place at the STC Hypermarket, commencing at 9:30 am.
The event will be attended by the Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, Mr Didier Dogely, who will officially launch the campaign in the presence of representatives of the various key partners and other stakeholders, including the Ministry of Finance Trade and Economic Planning and Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development.
LED stands for 'Light-emitting Diode' – the most efficient light bulb for domestic use. The national campaign is being launched in support of the Government's energy objectives, one of which is to reduce the country's energy consumption through the adoption of energy efficient technologies. The aim of the campaign is to promote the widespread use of more energy efficient light technologies to replace the use of energy inefficient light bulbs, particularly the traditional incandescent light bulbs.
The launching of the campaign coincides with the annual Earth Day Event, which this year is taking place under the theme 'Environmental and Climate Literacy'.
The launching ceremony will be followed by a bulb exchange activity. Members of the public are invited to bring two incandescent light bulbs, together with their most recent utility bill. The bill will be stamped and the two incandescent bulbs will be exchanged for two LED light bulbs.
The activity will also be a learning platform, where the public can learn more about energy efficiency and the benefits of LED light bulbsl.
LED light bulbs are one of the world's most efficient and reliable lighting technologies with the potential for consumers to save on their energy consumption, thus saving money as well as reducing their carbon footprint. Compared to the traditional incandescent light bulbs, LED lights – especially the Energy Star Rated products - use 90 percent less energy to produce the same amount of light. They also last longer, typically around 20,000 hours compared to 1,000 hours for an incandescent bulb.
The LED bulb exchange activity will be repeated, and will be extended to the islands of Praslin and La Digue, in the coming months.
About the GOS-UNDP-GEF Resource Efficiency Project
Seychelles is highly dependent on imported oil to meet its energy needs: 90% of the primary energy supply comes from imported fuel, with imports of fuel for electricity generation alone accounting for approximately 3% of Gross Domestic Product. This heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels places a heavy pressure on the country's foreign exchange reserves, exacerbates state budget deficits, and poses major energy security concerns, both in terms of access to supplies and pricing. A market for energy-efficient appliances is just beginning to develop in the Seychelles, based in large part on the rising cost of electricity for most consumers. However, this market is constrained in many ways, including: a lack of consumer awareness about EE appliances; extremely limited purchase options for EE appliances (apart from energy saving lights); the inability of consumers to get bank loans or store financing for the purchase of high-value EE appliances (such as air conditioning units, refrigerators/freezers, and washing machines); and the absence of any standards or labelling schemes or requirements for EE appliances in the country.
Project Outcomes: The GOS-UNDP-GEF Resource Efficiency Project (RE Project) aims to increase market penetration of energy-efficient technologies, products and services in Seychelles. It aims to achieve this through four main components:
Legislative, institutional and fiscal frameworks improvement;
Awareness raising and educational campaigns for selected target audiences;
Schemes to develop the skills and certify the qualifications of selected and new professional categories;
Facilities to manage the residues of obsolete electric and electronic equipment and to finance the acquisition of new and resource efficient technologies.
About the Seychelles Energy Commission
The Seychelles Energy Commission (SEC) was set up in 2009 and falls under the under the purview of the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change. The object of the Commission is to regulate electricity related activities for adequate, reliable, cost effective and affordable electricity while protecting and conserving the environment. The Commission regulates the generation, transmission, distribution, supply and use of electricity. In addition, the Commission promotes the use of energy efficient technologies and renewable resources.
About the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change
The Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change is charged with ensuring the constitutional right of every person to live in and enjoy a clean, healthy and ecologically balanced environment, the provision of a reliable, affordable and safe water and energy supply, and to build resilience against climate change and disasters.
The Ministry undertakes to:
(a)Take measures to promote the protection, preservation and improvement of the environment,
(b)Contribute towards the sustainable socio-economic development of Seychelles through a judicious use and management of the resources of Seychelles,
(c)Promote public awareness and community participation in the protection, preservation and improvement of the environment,
(d)Invest in disaster mitigation and preparedness and built resilience against climate change,
(e)Ensure the supply of safe potable water to all,
(f)Ensure the supply of affordable energy to all, promote energy efficiency and democratize access to renewable energy.
Seychelles has been endowed with a very unique and rich biodiversity and diverse land and seascapes of outstanding beauty, which as we develop needs to be protected and conserved. Our marine and green spaces provide the country with ecological services, i.e. a mild climate, water, natural resources and limited occurrence of disasters. All of these are vital for our survival as a viable state. With the onslaught of climate change, Seychelles, like many island states, has to prepare itself by building resilience against the impact of climate change.
Water and Energy for All has been one of the key policies of the government for many years. Our challenge for the future is to accelerate the absorption of renewable energy and introduce nationwide energy efficiency measures including the regulation of the standard of electric appliances entering the country.
The work of the Ministry is governed by the Seychelles Sustainable Development Strategy 2012-2020, the National Waste Strategy, the National Biodiversity Stratey and Action Plan, the Climate Change Strategy, the National Energy Policy, the Water Master Plan and other policy documents.
About PUC
The Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) is a parastatal body wholly owned by the Government of Seychelles. PUC was formed on 1st January 1986 following the merger of the Seychelles Water Authority and the Seychelles Electricity Corporation Ltd.
PUC has the responsibility on the three main islands of Seychelles (Mahé, Praslin and La Digue) for:
•The generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electrical energy;
•The treatment of raw water and supply of potable water;
•The treatment and safe disposal of waste water to the environment.
It provides electricity and water services to about 34,000 households, and provides sewerage services to almost 3,000 customers. In 2016, it supplied 406 GWh of electricity and 9.4 million m3 of water to all its customers.
Aside from its core activities, PUC also plays a key role in assisting its customers to reduce their utility bills through adopting efficiency and conservation measures. There are also renewed efforts in Seychelles to look for alternative sources of affordable, reliable, and secure energy and water. PUC will be a major contributor to the efforts to attain these targets.


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Q: Google Tag Manager: No tag for GA4 configuration or GA4 event I currently have two Google Tag Manager containers, one for Android and one for iOS. The problem is that there is no tag for GA4 configuration or GA4 event.
Is there some information or documentation somewhere that clarifies the process of migrating from UA to GA4 for Mobile and also setting up custom events in the GTM? There is no measurement ID for Android and iOS to link GTM to Analytics.

A: Firebase analytics events are itself is GA4 events. There are no requirements to integrate GTM for GA4 migration from GA3.
One just need to integrate firebase analytics in mobile app to pass events data in GA4. We can implement GTM to use add/modify/delete firebase event feature
Firebase Analytics: https://firebase.google.com/docs/analytics


Reggae-rap artist Matisyahu will return to Belly Up on Thursday.
When: Thursday, Nov. 30, 8:30 p.m.
With his 2004 debut "Shake Off the Dust…Arise," rapper Matisyahu broke onto the scene blending hip-hop, reggae and rock sounds in high-energy songs that explored Judaism and faith. But Matisyahu, who plays Belly Up on Thursday, Nov. 30, has evolved both musically and personally over the years since.
A Belly Up regular since 2006 and a one-time jazz Aspen Labor Day headliner, Matisyahu told the Aspen Times before a recent Belly Up show that he's still only at the beginning of his creative journey.
His breakthrough hit, "King Without a Crown," endeared him to hip-hop fans, while his appearance — including the traditional Hasidic dress and full beard — was unlike anything seen before on rap stages. Matisyahu has since dropped his yarmulke and shaved his beard, but faith is still very much a part of his work.
The singer is currently touring with a full band and supporting his most recent record, "Undercurrent," which was released in May.
Early on, Matisyahu felt like he had to get dance floors moving and make waves as an outsider trying to break into the rap game. But as he's matured and grown as a musician, the 38-year-old trusts audiences to follow him into some different artistic terrain.
Playing with varied set-ups and styles, like the full band, help Matisyahu give his old songs new life.


Abstract: This study investigates the effect of those charged with governance (TCWG) characteristics on audit quality during the mandatory adoption of the revised Thai Standards on Auditing (B.E.2555). The revised Thai Standards on Auditing (henceforth, "the revised TSAs") aim to improve audit tasks and emphasize important roles of TCWG to collaborate with auditors to enhance audit quality. Previous studies have extensively explored audit quality especially in term of supply-side factors such as auditors' and audit firms' characteristics. Filling the gap in the existing literature, this paper examines four demand factors of audit quality which are management's risk of manipulation, management's family ownership, audit committee rotation, and audit committee's accounting expertise. Based on the samples of listed companies in the Stock Exchange of Thailand in the period of 2009 to 2014, the results show that high potential manipulators are more likely to involve in lower level of audit quality. This association is more pronounced in the period after the revised TSAs adoption. Supporting the alignment effect, management with higher family ownership tend to support greater level of audit quality, especially after the revised TSAs adoption. However, there is no evidence of the association between audit committee's traits and audit quality. These findings are robust to multiple additional approaches after controlling for auditor's traits and confounding effect from accounting standards changes. Overall, this paper offers insight into the roles of TCWG on audit quality, provides early evidence of the revised TSAs adoption, and encourages harmonious cooperation among audit clients, auditors, and regulators to improve audit quality.


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Q: Can Angular-UI-Grid-Edit be used with "controller as" syntax? I've written my entire Angular app managing to avoid the use of $scope, using the "controller as" syntax instead, to help ease the transition to Angular 2.0 and because I believe this is the more current practice.
But I can't figure out how to avoid using $scope with ui-grid's gridApi.edit.on.afterCellEdit event, which is documented as follows:
gridApi.edit.on.afterCellEdit(scope,function(rowEntity, colDef){})

Parameters

rowEntity – {object} – the options.data element that was edited
colDef – {object} – the column that was edited
newValue – {object} – new value
oldValue – {object} – old value

Based on the documentation I have done this, which works (after injecting $scope into the controller):
ctrl.tableOptions.onRegisterApi = function(gridApi){
  ctrl.gridApi = gridApi;
  gridApi.edit.on.afterCellEdit( $scope, function(rowEntity,colDef, newValue, oldValue) {
    //save stuff here
  });
};

but as you can see I had to use $scope in the event's callback, otherwise I get an error telling me scope.$on is not a function. Is it possible to NOT use $scope? I tried "this" but it only seems to want $scope.
Obviously, I don't really understand what I am doing, and I can't find much documentation on afterCellEdit other than this and the example which I slavishly followed above, so I am turning to you for help.  Thousands of lines of $scope-free code, it seems like a shame to fall at the last hurdle!
thanks in advance
John

A: The solution is to use null instead:
gridApi.edit.on.afterCellEdit(null,function(rowEntity, colDef, newValue, oldValue)
From there you can always access the controller through the variable you set for it e.g vm and access most of what scope would contain.

A: I had the same problem (...avoid using $scope with ui-grid's gridApi...) and did a basic app on plunker with ui-grid pagination. I hope this helps.
http://plnkr.co/edit/sQos8J?p=preview
ng-click="main.gridApi2.pagination.previousPage()


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USPTO Rescinds Controversial Patent Regulations Package Proposed by Previous Administration
Agency Files Joint Motion with Plaintiff GlaxoSmithKline to Dismiss Lawsuit Related to Regulations Affecting the Ability to Secure Patent Protection for Inventions
WASHINGTON — Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO David Kappos has signed a new Final Rule rescinding highly controversial regulations, proposed by the previous administration, that patent applicants felt unduly restricted their capacity to protect intellectual property. The regulations, which addressed the number of continuation applications as well as the number of claims that could be included within each application, were published in the Federal Register in August 2007, but were enjoined and never came into effect.
The USPTO also announced that it will file a motion to dismiss and vacate the federal district-court decision in a lawsuit filed against the USPTO that sought to prevent the rules from taking effect. GlaxoSmithKline - one of two plaintiffs in the Tafas v. Kappos lawsuit - will join the USPTO's motion for dismissal and vacatur.
"The USPTO should incentivize innovation, develop rules that are responsive to its applicants' needs and help bring their products and services to market," Kappos said. "These regulations have been highly unpopular from the outset and were not well received by the applicant community. In taking the actions we are announcing today, we hope to engage the applicant community more effectively on improvements that will help make the USPTO more efficient, responsive, and transparent to the public."
"We are grateful to GlaxoSmithKline for working with us to file this joint motion to both dismiss the appeal and vacate the district court's decision. This course of action represents the most efficient way to formally and permanently move on from these regulations and work with the IP community on new ways to take on the challenges these regulations were originally designed to address."
Background on Rules
In August 2007, the agency published new rules intended to help improve examination efficiency, enhance the quality of examination, and manage the growing backlog of unexamined applications.
Two regulations, commonly referred to as the "Continuation Rule" and the "RCE Rule," would have permitted an applicant to file only two continuation applications and one request for continued examination ("RCE") per application family as a matter of right. For a third or subsequent continuation application or RCE, the applicant would have had to make a case to the USPTO to show why the additional filing was needed.
A third regulation, referred to as the "Claims Rule," would have permitted an applicant to file five independent claims and twenty-five total claims per application. If an applicant desired more than five independent claims or more than twenty-five total claims, then the Claims Rule would have required the applicant to supply information to the USPTO about the claimed invention to assist the Office's examination. The specific information that would have been required was outlined in another regulation, termed the "ESD Rule."
Many in the applicant community felt the combination of these new requirements would ultimately have had an effect that was at odds with their intended purposes.
History of Litigation
In the fall of 2007, GlaxoSmithKline and Dr. Tafas brought suit against the USPTO in the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Virginia and sought a preliminary injunction to stop the Claims and Continuations Rules from becoming effective, which the district court granted. In April 2008, the district court ruled in favor of GlaxoSmithKline and Dr. Tafas on the merits and permanently enjoined the rules, preventing the agency from implementing them. The agency appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
In March 2009, a panel of the Federal Circuit concluded that the Claims and Continuations Rules were all procedural in nature and within the agency's rulemaking authority. The Court also concluded that the rules, except for the Continuations Rule, were consistent with the patent law.
In 2009, the Federal Circuit granted rehearing en banc, and ordered additional briefing that would have commenced in the coming weeks.
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You're probably here because you feel the need to do some estate planning, maybe a simple will or a revocable living trust. Or possibly you're interested in asset protection or thinking about starting a new company and need a business planning attorney because you can't decide between an LLC or an S Corporation. Maybe you already have a business and need some legal advice. Maybe you need some help with both your business and your estate–often one need follows the other much like day follows night. Unlike day following night, however, such planning is not the inevitable outcome of wanting to plan.
You're busy. Your attorney is going to want all sorts of information to begin planning, and you don't have the information at hand. And then there's all the decisions you'll need to make and the cost! In short, good planning takes time and effort and money and well, you're busy. Right?
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The 8th Workshop of Applied Computing for the Management of the Environment and Natural Resources (WCAMA) has the main goal to promote the integration, in an effective way, between computing (methodologies and tools) and environment (politics and management). Natural resources management is a complex and dynamic activity. It demands the integration between actors in the social, political, and technological fields to be effectively developed.


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Biden Campaign Uses Doctored Video/Audio of Trump in Campaign Ad
By Matt Margolis Dec 05, 2019 10:48 AM ET
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The Biden campaign released an ad Wednesday night that relies on manipulative editing to criticize President Trump. The ad, posted below, features a clip of Trump speaking before the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2018.
"In less than two years, my administration has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country," Trump said at the time. In the ad from the Biden campaign, that remark is met with an outburst of laughter.
But, that's not what actually happened. Freelance writer Jeryl Bier compared the video and audio of the Biden ad with an unedited video of Trump at the United Nations General Assembly and discovered the Biden campaign "edits the sequence to make it appear as if the audience reacted with an outburst of laughter to Trump's original boast."
Was there an outburst of laughter after Trump's boast? Nope. Bier noted, "I realize that it's a campaign ad and those are notorious for deceptive editing, but if the whole point of your ad is that leaders are laughing at Trump, it seems that editing the video to make the laughter seem more direct is not a point in your favor."
"To me, this is one of those cases of why even bother to try to make something look even worse than it is?" Bier said on Twitter. "Certainly this president is eccentric and unconventional enough as it is to find video/audio that doesn't need editing to accentuate it?"
Apparently not.
The media has rushed to criticize Donald Trump for sharing "doctored" photos and videos. The media was outraged when Trump shared a video of a CNN meteorologist confirming Trump's claim that Alabama was originally considered to be in the path of Hurricane Dorian. The clip used a repetition technique when the meteorologist said Alabama in order to emphasize it. It wasn't deceptive, but the media called the video "doctored" anyway. Trump was also accused of sharing a doctored video of Nancy Pelosi, because the video (produced by Fox News) was actually just a series of clips of Pelosi slurring her speech cut together (with transitions) for the purpose of time. And more recently, there's the example of Trump tweeting a photo of him giving a medal to the hero dog Conan, which caused a huge media storm.
To "doctor" something is to falsify or alter something with the goal of deception. The media has falsely accused Trump multiple times of sharing "doctored" photos and videos. Will they jump on Biden's actual doctoring of a video to appear more damaging to Trump?
Let's wait and see, but don't count on it.
Five Times the Media Falsely Accused Trump of Sharing 'Doctored' Images/Photos
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The Poor Man's Band
I had the pleasure of speaking with Gary Steel and John Corrigan, the founders of the wonderful Rock and Roll dance band called the Poor Man's Band.
By Cristina da Costa Brookes, in Lifestyle, Music · 09 Jul 2021, 01:00 · 0 Comments
If you do not already know them, then you should definitely get to know this great Carvoeiro based rhythm band, especially if you are a fan of the Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, Van Morrison and they even cover the Proclaimers, with the full intention of getting you dancing!
Gary Steel and John Corrigan became childhood friends in the 60's and were always passionate about music but John was really the driving force as Gary told me that "he was a very good guitarist and still is to this day". John said: "My uncle was a jazz guitarist and when I was just 11 years old and he taught me how to play guitar". Gary told me he started playing guitar later when he saw how good John was at guitar and wanted to get into it as well. From this, the duo formed the original Poor Man's Band which originated in Ayr in Scotland and had a local following in the town. Once they started working, John and Gary kept the band going by having local musicians join the band from the eight or nine countries they moved to, throughout their working careers.
They went on to form the Algarve version of the band five years ago, with four of the members of the band being Portugal based. "It's brilliant playing here as we can play outside. Whether they are Portuguese nationals or expats, everyone is here for a good time and they can get up and dance to our music."
Poor Man's Band play in the Algarve at a variety of different events and it is comprised of seven wonderfully talented members: John Corrigan, the lead guitarist, Gary Steel on vocals, Bob Beatson on keyboards, Keith Roberts on bass guitar, Ulf Baggstrom who is the bands drummer, Euan Pyper who is the bands percussionist and the final member of their band is Gary Bristow, who is their deputy drummer and also a valuable member of the group when Ulf goes back to Sweden in the year.
In terms of who inspires the band musically, John told me: "I am a guitar player so the usual suspects inspired me like Eric Clapton, Jimmy Hendrix and more recently Mark Knopfler. Pretty early on Poor Man's Band was playing heavily guitar-based songs, so it is very much guitarists that have influenced me."
"If you spoke to our keyboard player it would be pianists or organ players for him and similarly our drummer is a huge fan of Dave Matthews and I think our bass player is driven by more modern songs so we do a number of Snow Patrol numbers influenced by Keith.
"Everything is played live and we do not use any backings so what you see is what you get".
They play at big golf events, dances, dinners and private parties and anywhere with a lot of space. "Our standard size of gig is 80 to 100 people but we have done smaller gigs of 20 to 30 people at private parties." Additionally, they do not take a fee which is one of the principles the band adheres to as they ask the organisers to make a donation to a charity of their choice instead. Poor Man's Band play for the sheer fun of it and not for financial gain.
The other principle that they have established as a band is that they avoid regular spots where bands make their money, as they do not want to take money out of working bands pockets. For example, "where there is an existing regular band at a venue, we will turn down to play there as that would be totally unfair to the working musicians, as we do not want to deprive them of their livelihood." In regards to the future of the band, they are happy playing in the Algarve and we said "there is scope to play at other places that they have not played yet such as Faro, Tavira and Val de Lobo and we may go further afield as we have accepted some gigs in the UK and northern Europe."
For booking enquiries please kindly contact John Corrigan on 967 243 303 or if you are interested in keeping up to date with the latest from the band, please check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/poormansbnd/.
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