What do you know about Canggu surf spots? This is a very actual topic, since currently Canggu is one of the most popular places for surfing in Bali. Our camp is located in the heart of Canggu and information about the spots nearby will be useful for you. After all, not every spot is suitable for the first "steps", another can be too boring if you are a more experienced surfer. Surfing around here is represented by almost 10 spots, primary located in 4 places. Each spot has its own advantages and pitfalls (in all senses of the word). Let's have a look at the most popular of them in order of their sequence, starting with the southernmost.
The nearest spot to Wave House surf camp. Berawa is a beach-break mixed with rocky reefs. There are both right and left waves, perfectly suited for the average and advanced level of surfers. Sometimes you can see a surf school or a private instructor teaching people basis of surfing, that is not really correct and resultative. The size of the waves reaches 3-8 ft. On the beach you will also find rental surf equipment and plenty of cafes.
The next territorial spot after Berawa. The main feature that this Canggu surf spot is great for beginners and those who just started learning surfing. Also nice option for those who like surfing a longboard and SUP, because wave are fat here. The bottom is a mix of sand and reefs. Waves are relatively slow, both left and right, approx. 1-2 ft. The big advantage is that waves are long enough, so you will get opportunity to improve skills and maneuvers without much fear.
particular qualities, according to which it is not for beginners: waves are faster than at "neighbor's" spot and the line-up is further from the shore. Although still fine for fans of longboards or mid-level surfers, and when a good swell comes even experienced surfer can have some fun!
When people talk about Canggu surf spots, this world famous beach is the first thing that comes to your mind. When Bali just began to gain its popularity, luring mostly surfing tourists from Australia, this beach was the first place that made them fell in love. And it is a not surprising fact: it was still untouched village on Echo Beach and heaps of waves – all of this conquered the hearts of sophisticated Australians. In general, we can say that surfing in Canggu is concentrated on this beach, since there are 3 spots, pretty same to each other, that allows you to ride one spot and go or even just paddle to another.
Echo beach main surf spot is kind of considered as the main spot. It's a perfect reef-break with mostly left, and right waves, that appear from time to time. The left wave, which is located right in front main promenade, can periodically produce a shorter right. As a bonus, you can often meet famous surfers here.
This spot is right next to Echo Beach. It's a beach-break with a left wave, where with certain wind and swell conditions you will share this spot with bodyboarders. In general, the same features as Echo except the fact, that you should be extremely cautious in rip currents.
As you can understand from the name, the spot is located in the end of the river (which also separates the beach of Eco and Perenan). In most cases waves are right, least often – left. The wave breaks closer to the shore, but usually brings you almost back to Sand Bar. It's fine at all tides, but better to surf when it's at least mid-tide, otherwise your board can become good friends with reefs.
Also well known as Stairs or Canggu Right is a reef-break with a right wave and friendly left. More famous for the first one, that attracts pro-surfers and surf comps sponsors. Left one is more likely as a beach-break and when swell is small, it will be fine even for beginners.
As you can see there are a lot beautiful and amazing surf spots in Canggu. No matter what do you prefer – longboard or short, no matter what is your level, you will never get bored! Dry season is coming soon, so hurry up and book your flight!
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"Elvis" (2022) - Baz Luhrmann Film Reviews/Discussion!
Discussion in 'Visual Arts' started by EternalReturn, Feb 14, 2022.
EternalReturn Forum Resident Thread Starter
New teaser of the Elvis biopic directed by Baz Luhrmann - due for release on June 24th 2022.
The full trailer will be available on Thursday.
EternalReturn, Feb 14, 2022
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R. Totale said: ↑
Yup. Even if he doesn't quite look the part, who ever could?
Now I'm wondering if you did one of those AI face merges with this new actor, Kurt Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Michael St. Gerard, Dale Midkiff, Bruce Campbell (okay maybe not ) ... if you'd come out with something even remotely resembling Elvis.
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The young man playing Elvis in this film also played Tex Watson of the Manson family in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Chris DeVoe, Feb 16, 2022
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Chris DeVoe said: ↑
Yep he's a great actor. The story goes that it was Denzel Washington that recommended Butler for the role of Elvis to Baz Luhrmann. That's one hell of an endorsement.
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jwstl Forum Resident
Do we need another Elvis film?
jwstl, Feb 17, 2022
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jwstl said: ↑
A good one, yes.
Shawn, Feb 17, 2022
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MRamble Forum Resident
Exactly how many Elvis biopics have there been? Made for TV movies sure but not many proper films.
MRamble, Feb 17, 2022
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MRamble said: ↑
The last career spanning proper film about Elvis was the John Carpenter/Kurt Russell flick, I believe. On TV there was Elvis And Me and a couple miniseries. The couple of films about Elvis meeting Nixon don't really count as they're about one specific thing.
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BeatleJWOL said: ↑
Carpenter movie also made for TV. Aired on ABC.
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It might seem like there have been a lot of biopics about Elvis to date, but their quality has been questionable. We had the John Carpenter directed 1979 TV movie starring Kurt Russell as Elvis (released in cinemas outside the U.S) + then plenty of poorly produced TV movies & shows in the 80's/90's with small budgets. We had the 2005 TV series starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Then most recently we the independent film "Elvis & Nixon" starring Michael Shannon & Kevin Spacey.
Baz Luhrmann's film is the biggest Elvis film production to date. The budget is rumoured to be around $200 million, making it the most expensive music biopic so far (Bohemian Rhapsody had a budget of $55 million, Rocketman was $40 million).
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I've often said they should do a 10-hour (big-budget) TV mini series on Elvis' life from 1954-1977, warts and all. That was one helluva story. Peter Guralnick's Last Train to Memphis is an eye-opening story: I thought I knew all the awful stories about Presley, but I didn't even know half of them. If you could balance the good with the bad over 10 hours, it'd be a good movie... but it'd cost hundreds of millions of dollars to get the rights and make it. I'd get an 18-year old to play young Elvis, somebody 25 to play early-1960s Elvis, and then somebody 45 to play Fat Vegas Elvis. I'm not sure if one guy who play the same character convincingly across 25 years.
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Vidiot said: ↑
There was a big budget TV series due to start production back in 2017 - but because it was being funded/produced by Harvey Weinstein, it was shelved. In 2013 director Kevin Macdonald (Last King Of Scotland) was going to adapt "Last Train To Memphis" for cinema release (produced by Mick Jagger) but that was also shelved. I agree that a big budget TV series with different actors covering different eras would be ideal. I'm hoping Luhrmann's film will be good though.
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EternalReturn said: ↑
Unfortunately, I didn't wind up winning De Lotto, so it didn't happen. Still in the planning stages: my docodramas on the lives of Roy Orbison, Marvin Gaye, Phil Spector, and Morris Levy... all fascinating characters in rock & roll.
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Sounds interesting!
JediJones Forum Resident
Not when it's already been done to peak perfection:
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A "Walk The Line" or "Ray"-type of Elvis biopic doesn't really excite me. I hope it is more of a Todd Haynes-style re-imagining of Elvis. Given that it is Baz Luhrman I think we are going to get a "Rocketman" musical type of film.
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So then there's never been a big screen big budget Elvis "biopic" until now, then. Interesting.
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This one is going to concentrate on his musical inspirations. Look at the cast list and you'll see actors playing people like Little Richard and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
Untitled Elvis Presley Project (2022) - "Cast" credits - IMDb
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And the Carpenter one ends in 1970 so it's not the complete story.
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We already got the last word on Elvis biopics with Bubba Ho-tep.
kreen, Feb 17, 2022
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kreen said: ↑
That just focused on his later, post 77 years.
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That's the only way to tell the story thoroughly, and (somewhat) accurately. A 2 hour film-even with a 200 mil budget-can't do that. But if this film is truly about his music and, more importantly, those of his influences, then I'll see it.
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From what I understand, the film is going to concentrate on the people who made him who he was. I haven't seen many of the films and TV shows referenced here, but what I have seen sort of assumes that he sprang into being, fully formed, like Athena from the forehead of Zeus.
I became excited about this when I learned that Yola, who I managed to see perform as part of Farm Aid 2019, is playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the woman who (as far as I'm concerned) invented rock and roll guitar.
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Q: Generate and execute python both on non-python machine Short version:
Is it possible to create a standalone program that can be distributed to computers that don't have python installed, which writes a python script during runtime and executes it during or shortly after?
Long version:
A project I've been wanting to do for a while is to create a visual programming interface, that lets people use Machine Learning without needing to know python/keras/numpy syntax. Programs like lobe or rapidminer already do this, but they are all bound to their own interfaces and servers. What i would like to do is create a program that:

*

*anyone can use without needing python/anaconda installed

*allow the user to create visual scripts like in scratch or google-blocs

*generates python code behind the scenes containing keras or tf code

*is able to execute the script

*is able to show the code to the user for:

*

*educational purposes

*allowing the user to use it as a base for a more complex program

Since the generation part would just need to create a text file almost any interface and language like python/java using Qt or C# / javascript using Unity, would qualify. I think that should definitely be doable, probably just very long, but that is not my largest concern.
The problem:
I have tried to search everywhere on the internet about things like standalone python programs which led me to for instance py2exe. Those kind of python-to-exe's work great, but they all require the script to be compiled on a machine containing a python environment. In my case i want to be able to generate a python script on the user's PC, and run it directly after from there.
The alternative
If this isn't possible i might just create the whole AI part myself, not using python nor libraries like keras or tensorflow, but in a unity game for instance. The downside to this would be that it exists already(like rapidminer), it would be less optimized/versatile/customizable and doesn't show what the "real" machine learning script would look.
If there are any other alternatives i would be happy to hear them
PS.
I have mostly Python & Keras, moderate Java and little Unity3D or web JS experience
I'm using Windows with anaconda
Distributing to linux/mac would be nice, but not required

A: maybe you should check the Orange Data Mining software, it's written in python and it has the same purpose as your project (https://orange.biolab.si/). On the other hand, some time ago I tried to compile my app that contains machine learning libraries but to date, I have not been able to achieve it. Instead, what I use is the WINPYTHON project, this is a portable Anaconda software that allows you to run projects on any PC without the need to install anything (https://winpython.github.io/).

A: Yes, it is possible!
I had the same requirement, so I wrote my visual programming language and IDE...

...that could generate an almost python-like script, and which is compiled natively inside the app, without the use of any external compilers or libraries.

My target architecture was mobile devices, but it also works on browsers via the unity plugin.
...and yes, that's correct, it runs natively on your phone or tablet in a simulated sandbox, with its own built-in IDE.
It's written in C#, and implemented in Unity3d
You can check it out at https://aiBoard.blog
..and see the videos at https://youtu.be/DIDgu9jrdLc

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A Crash Course in Sleater-Kinney, So You Can Get Excited About Their Reunion
By Jillian Mapes
How's your Monday going? Could it benefit from some rad tunes that give you power in every fiber of your being? Are you scared yet? Well, you shouldn't be, because today is a great day. Today, Sleater-Kinney announced their reunion, and of course they did it in a we-don't-fuck-around manner that mirrors their artistic approach. (Lest you need reminding that "doing it right" is a frustratingly rare tactic for band reunions amidst these "Oh, Coachella will pay us how much to reunite?" reconciliations). There will be a big tour, there will be a new album (No Cities to Love, out January 20 via Sub Pop), and there will be joy. Oh yeah, and there's a new single, "Bury Our Friends," which Sleater-Kinney hid in their new vinyl box set, Start Together (out tomorrow). As if you didn't already think they were clever already… or maybe you didn't. Maybe you have no idea. Allow me to just say, I am excited for the very moment when you discover that. Sleater-Kinney is not generally a band that offers up diminishing returns if you invest in them.
If you're not a Sleater-Kinney fan but do pay attention to what they call "music tastemakers," you may have noticed that everyone is LOSING THEIR SHIT over the reunion. Let's say you know some basic facts about them: that the short-lived supergroup Wild Flag features two-thirds of Sleater-Kinney, that Portlandia co-creator Carrie Brownstein is their guitarist and co-vocalist (along with Corin Tucker), that they emerged from the ashes of Riot Grrrl and were named for a freeway in Olympia, that taught countless Rock Dudes about feminism via guitar solos.
You may be thinking, "Oh man, I should probably listen to this band, right?" So you go to Spotify and there are just so many S-K albums ("S-K" is the slang, use it, you will look "in the know"). There are positive reviews for all seven of these albums produced over the course of a decade, even the last one, 2005's The Woods. "How is that even possible?" you may be asking yourself, since many bands' discographies are expected to exhibit artistic decline over time (or at least that's what critics like to say). It is possible. Sleater-Kinney make it possible (so do The Beatles, for the record). They're the opposite of Weezer in this regard.
Now you're in a real conundrum, aren't you? Where do you even start? You can start anywhere, but I'd suggest not starting with their self-titled first album from 1995, unless you are very much a "punk person" (if you are, you've probably already heard Sleater-Kinney though, no?). I say that because conventional wisdom about rock bands often leads people to start at the beginning. It's not that you'll be disappointed, but rather, my personal preference. Two brilliant highlights of their early career if you want to start at the start.
While they didn't experience a marked decline as they move through their discography, Sleater-Kinney did evolve and tweak their sound. On their third album, 1997's Dig Me Out, the band — now with drummer Janet Weiss — incorporated more '60s pop hooks while still maintaining their ferocity.
Their next album, 1999's The Hot Rock, matched angular guitar-playing with personal confessions about infidelity, relationships, and the self. It's definitely their most confessional record.
Sleater-Kinney subsequent two albums, 2000′s All Hands on the Bad One and 2002's One Beat, represent the best of their political and cultural commentary. While All Hands offers up nuanced takes on gender and society, One Beat made post-9/11 reflections without being reactionary.
As for 2005's The Woods, it seemed as if the band understood exactly what fans would want from them as a final note. It shows immense maturity, revisits familiar themes, and remains one of the fiercest indie rock records of the 2000s.
Discussing new album No Cities to Love, Carrie Brownstein told NPR Music today, "Sleater-Kinney isn't something you can do half-assed or half-heartedly. We have to really want it. And you have to feed that hunger and have the energy to. I'm not saying we need to be in a dark place to be in Sleater-Kinney. In fact, we could be in the best places in our lives. But we have to be willing to push, because the entity that is this band will push right back."
In Sub Pop's press release today, Brownstein echoes that ferocity: "We sound possessed on these songs, willing it all — the entire weight of the band and what it means to us — back into existence."
Now that you're primed, you best brace yourself.


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A sealing ring structure comprising a sealing ring made of a tough-elastic plastic material and a stressing ring made of a rubber-elastic material has the outer surface of the sealing ring designed as a conical surface and arranged in such a manner, relative to a groove accommodating the sealing ring and the stressing ring, that the stressing ring comes to occupy a position between this conical surface and the flank of the groove on the low-pressure side. The pressure fluid, which penetrates to the outside of the sealing ring through pressure-relieving g...
A sealing ring structure comprising a sealing ring made of a tough-elastic plastic material and a stressing ring made of a rubber-elastic material has the outer surface of the sealing ring designed as a conical surface and arranged in such a manner, relative to a groove accommodating the sealing ring and the stressing ring, that the stressing ring comes to occupy a position between this conical surface and the flank of the groove on the low-pressure side. The pressure fluid, which penetrates to the outside of the sealing ring through pressure-relieving grooves, urges the stressing ring into the wedge-shaped gap between the outer surface of the sealing ring and the end face of the groove. Consequently, the sealing ring is wedged in the groove and prevented from rotating relative to the machine part comprising the groove and to the stressing ring.
Sealing ring structure for sealing the gap between two concentric machine parts aligned about a central, longitudinal axis and which parts are arranged to move relative to each other, the outer machine part being provided with a groove having opposed side walls connected by a bottom wall while the inner machine part comprises a plain contact surface arranged opposite the said groove, the sealing ring structure comprising a sealing ring made of a tough-elastic plastic material and fitted into the groove and being provided with a sealing edge bearing again...
Sealing ring structure for sealing the gap between two concentric machine parts aligned about a central, longitudinal axis and which parts are arranged to move relative to each other, the outer machine part being provided with a groove having opposed side walls connected by a bottom wall while the inner machine part comprises a plain contact surface arranged opposite the said groove, the sealing ring structure comprising a sealing ring made of a tough-elastic plastic material and fitted into the groove and being provided with a sealing edge bearing against the contact surface of the inner machine part, and a stressing ring made of a rubber-elastic material, which stressing ring surrounds the sealing ring, loads it radially at its outer surface and generates a pressure maximum at the sealing edge, the improvement comprising a sealing ring having a high pressure side, a low pressure side and an outer surface disposed between said sides and the outer surface of the sealing ring being a conical surface, whose generating line forms with said axis an angle (b30°and 60°and whose diameter increases from the low-pressure side towards the high-pressure side of the sealing ring, that the diameter of the groove is larger than the outer diameter of the stressing ring surrounding the sealing ring and the width of the groove is not substantially larger than the axial length of the sealing ring so that the stressing ring rests against one side wall of the groove in sealing relationship and the sealing ring supports the axial pressure of the stressing ring at the outer side wall of the groove, said sealing ring having an end face at the high pressure side engaging one side wall and an end face at the low pressure side opposing the other side wall and that the end face of the sealingn ring at the high-pressure side is provided with pressure-relieving grooves.
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Being more green is something that we all aspire to - although we all want to be less Elphaba from Wicked and more eco friendly. Saving the planet needs to become one of our top priorities - and here are some ways that you can do it at home.
When you're buying new furniture for your home, make sure that you carefully consider the materials that it's made from, and try to go for wood, glass and metal as opposed to plastic. They tend to stay in good condition for longer, which means that you can keep them for a longer time or that you'll be able to easily pass them on when they no longer suit your home or when you buy new pieces. You should also remember that materials like wood are much less toxic, meaning that they're good choices to have in your home if you have kids.
Secondly, it's time to get rid of your old light bulbs when they burn out and replace them with new eco friendly bulbs. Not only will they last much longer but they'll also use less energy while they're there - which is good for both your bank balance and for the environment! You should also make sure that you switch off the lights every time you leave a room.
We all know that the whole world is buzzing about finding different sources of energy instead of fossil fuels, which are rapidly being used up and which are definitely not at all good for the environment. If you want to improve your eco friendly credentials then why not go for solar panels instead? After all, the sun is the ultimate renewable energy source. If you're wondering how solar panels work, there's plenty of information online - but in short, they take solar energy from the sun and convert it into electricity which can power your home.
Let's face it: if you're at all environmentally conscious then you'll know that bottled water isn't a good thing. Not only does it use huge amounts of energy when it's being bottled and when the plastic bottles are being made, but it's also expensive to transport - along with using up a lot of energy on the roads. It's time that you start to drink tap water. If you don't like the taste of it, you could invest in a water filter which will remove impurities from your water - you could also flavour it with fruit like berries, apples and kiwis.
When you leave the room, you need to make sure that you unplug your electronics - the truth is that they use almost as much energy when you leave them on standby as when you're actually watching TV or listening to music. Not only does that mean that you have to pay out more money than you need to for electricity and power, but it's also not great for the environment. Unplug your TV before you go to bed.
The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house, but it can also be one of the more difficult to clean. There is nothing worse than being sat in the bath surrounded by those dirty black rings around the edge. Then there are the moment's first thing in the morning when everybody in your house is in a rush to get to the bathroom first. When you get in there, the place looks like a crime scene, with wet towels scattered across the floor and toothpaste streaked up the mirror.
Like it or not, you need to get around to cleaning the bathroom at some point, and the more you stay on top of the room, the easier it will be. Let's focus on the three main areas of use and make your room sparkle again.
Every day the sink comes under fire from dribbles of toothpaste to clogged up hairs from a shaver. It needs to be cleaned regularly and unclogged with a sink unblocker.
Use an all-purpose bathroom cleaner to remove the dirt on the surface of the sink and around the taps. For built up areas of scum use an abrasive cloth to eliminate the hardest patches of grime. For hygiene, use cleaning fluid formulated with bleach.
Homemade mixtures such as vinegar and water or baking soda and water make your sink sparkle and are cheaper than branded products.
The bath area is prone to damage from all the oils and hair products you use, and the taps and rims of the bath are liable to gather moisture and mould. It may be worth spraying the bath and your sink with whatever cleaning product you prefer at the beginning of your cleaning regime. Then leave it to stand for a while, dissolving all the scum as you get to work on the rest of the bathroom.
If your shower has a detachable head, this will make it easier to rinse clean your bathtub of any chemicals you have used. Your shower doors will need extra care taken with them as abrasive cleaning pads can scratch the finish. These all-in-one shower screen cleaning products are a handy way of eliminating the need to buy several different products as they clean all areas of the bathroom, not just the shower.
Undoubtedly the one place in the bathroom that gets the most use. Failure to clean this sufficiently will result in a buildup of germs and unpleasant smells.
Place the toilet bowl cleaner of your choice and let it go to work dissolving any hidden grime and killing the germs. The cleaner needs time to work so don't flush it away too quickly. Then use your toilet brush to get to work on the hard to reach places, such as under the toilet rim and scrub away any hidden deposits. A pumice stone is also very effective in removing toilet ring stains if other products fail to do the work.
When moving into a new home, there are a number of costs you will encounter, and your bank balance will take a serious dip.The cost of living is rising all the time, yet our salaries rarely seem to reflect this. In the moving process there are things you may not have budgeted for.This includes renovation work to your current home to raise the value and attract potential buyers. Then there are the removal costs as well as any extra work that needs to be done in the new house, and budgeting for the cost of living in those first few months.
Moving can be very stressful but here are a few small yet significant ways you can save money in the months ahead.
In moving into your new home, use price comparison sites to find the best deals on energy, water, telephone and insurance providers. You don't need to stick with the companies you have used in the past, so shop around and look for the best offers available to you. They don't care about you personally and are only interested in your business, so don't have a sense of misguided loyalty, no matter how lovely their customer service. You can often find a better deal elsewhere, saving you extra money in the process and giving you extra cash to pay for anything necessary for the new house.
In the moving process, you will be requiring services such as hiring a removal van and possible repair work. Always look for the better deals and hire professionals such as www.dirtcheaprubbishremoval.com.au who are competing with similar companies by offering competitive price deals. When you have found somebody you trust, you can use them again in the future.
You are likely adding to your current debts by adding a new mortgage for the property. Consider all the debts you owe and speak to your bank. Consolidate all your debts at lower interest rates and pay them off as soon as you can to cut down on interest payments.
Budget each month for all of the utility services you intend to use, and if you are not happy with any of them, contact them and switch if you need to. If you discover you are struggling to pay a bill, don't ignore the problem and hope it goes away. Tell the company involved, and they will probably help you with a budget plan for the months ahead. This will alleviate your stress and help you to budget effectively.
You will need to eat, despite all the excitement involved. Whatever the state of your kitchen on arrival, you are going to need to eat something. Bring the food along from your previous home, and have a plan for the first few days. Avoid the expense of takeaways whenever possible as you may be running to a tight budget. After the initial outlay, your finances should get back on track with sufficient planning. So be sensible and enjoy your new home.
When it comes to renovating your bathroom, two major factors are likely to stop you - the sheer cost is an obvious starting point, of course. But you have the pain, misery, and timescale to deal with, too. Along with the kitchen, there is no other place in the home that can create quite so much mess and cost so much money as a bathroom renovation - but there are alternative solutions.
Today, we're going to take a look at how upgrading your bathroom needn't be the pricey, painful experience you expect - and some simple solutions can refresh your water closet space and make an instant improvement. Let's take a closer look at some of your options.
Before you lift a finger, you need to ensure that all of your bathroom issues are not being caused by something like a plumbing problem. There is no point in redecorating a bathroom that has a leak, as the problems will return almost straight away. So, the first step is to track down the sources of mildew, damp patches, and anything else that is wrong in your bathroom and fix it.
It wasn't so long ago that vinyl flooring was a complete no go for anyone wanting a beautiful bathroom. These days, however, things are very different. There are luxury vinyl floor solutions that won't cost you an arm or a leg, and look tasteful, trendy, and beautiful. And the great thing about vinyl is that you can lay it over almost anything, meaning you won't have to take up your current flooring.
If the tiles in your bathroom look like they have seen better days, there is no need to replace them. You can save a considerable sum of money by regrouting tiles instead. It's often the grout that suffers in the bathroom. Black spots and mould will often appear after a while, and taking out the old grout and refreshing your room with a new application will give your bathroom an instant lift.
Bath tubs are subject to all kinds of abuse, and often get chipped, stained, and cracked as a result. And the temptation to buy an entirely new tub can be a strong one - but there is no need. You can get your tub refinished for a fraction of the cost of a brand new bath. If the issues are beyond repair, speak to your local scrap yard - they often have old baths arriving on site in excellent condition, and you can pick them up for next to nothing.
The simplest of additions can make all the difference to a dull and boring bathroom. Look at your local thrift stores and flea markets for stylish old mirrors. Collect driftwood from beaches and create an interesting picture or mirror frame. And don't forget to dot some hydrogenic plants about the place to add that all-important natural touch.
The cost of installing an entirely new bathroom can sometimes run into five figure sums. But these tips will give your bathroom an instant lift for just a few hundred - and a little elbow grease, of course!
When you invest in a house, it is pretty much always a work in progress. Whether you are planning on selling it in the near future or are just wanting to live in a nicer environment, adding value to your home is an ongoing task that you will want to keep doing as often as possible. While some value-adding tasks require a great deal of effort and work, others can be done in a relatively short amount of time for less of an investment.
If you are planning to move up the property ladder at some point, you need to make sure that you are proactive in ticking off your list of home improvement tasks. Here are a few of the most common ones to get you started.
Using the space that you have at the top of your house to create an extra bedroom or bathroom is an effective way to add value to your property. However, a loft conversion is also one of the most costly approaches so it is worth doing the sums to make sure it is worthwhile. In general, the amount spent on the conversion is more than made up for with the extra value that you will add to your home. Accessibility is one of the key issues so the conversion fits in well with the rest of the house rather than looking 'tacked-on'.
Many people have garage space that is way bigger than a single car. You could undertake some work in the garage to utilise the extra space to create a workshop or simply an additional storage area. As well as this, you could make sure everything is modern with automatic garage doors. One of the main tricks when it comes to adding value to your home is making the most of the space that you have.
This advice is particularly relevant if you live in a busy city centre or anywhere that parking is scarce. If you don't really use your front garden area for anything and it is not particularly attractive, it makes sense to utilise it for valuable parking space. The added value is likely to be significant in a city centre. However, if you live in the countryside and the garden is important to the overall image of your home, you may want to consider keeping it or at least think about preserving the flower beds so you have a bit of colour on the outside.
If you are planning to sell your home anytime soon, you will want to take steps to get buyers through the door in the first place. Painting the outside of your home is one of the most affordable and effective ways of making it look like an inviting place to live. You may need to get the professionals in to do the majority of the job, but you can at least do the front door yourself. You would be surprised what a big difference a couple of coats of paint and a new house number can make. While you are out there, you can also do a few other simple tasks like cleaning dirty windows, clearing the driveway and unblocking the gutters.
Another more costly job but one that can also add significant value to your property is building a conservatory. Extending your living space is usually a good idea, but you want to make sure that it doesn't look like something that has been hastily added to the back of your house. One of your top considerations should be making sure that the conservatory matches the overall style of your home. Rather than making it feel separate, you can install it with an entrance that joins up with the rest of the house.
If the windows are old-fashioned or need to be made more energy efficient, this is a job worth doing as people's eyes are naturally drawn to this part of the house. Remember to try to make them match with the overall age and style of the property. So, if it was built with wooden windows, then these are what you should put in. The same goes if they are metal. Changing the style is a bold move that you should only attempt if you are confident that it will make a big improvement.
Now it is time to move on to the inside of the property. In most properties, the hall is the first thing that guests will see so you want to make a good first impression. If you have a narrow hall, putting up a large mirror on either side can make the space look significantly bigger and more inviting. Another thing you can do is to put some green plants in the entryway to give your house a natural feel from the moment you step inside.
When it comes to refurbishing the different rooms in your house, top of the list should be the kitchen. This is the place that becomes the epicentre of the home; an area to cook, socialise and spend quality time. Design trends are always changing, and having a kitchen that is modern and fresh-looking can really make all the difference when it comes to selling your property on. Making the area look spacious and installing energy efficient appliances should be two of your top priorities. You should also use the price bracket of your house as a good measure of how much you should spend on your kitchen renovation.
If you have already tackled the kitchen, the next room to move onto is the bathroom. If you are doing a complete bathroom renovation, then this can also be a fairly costly process, but you don't have to spend a fortune. Putting in some new taps, towel rail, shower head and glass screen, to name a few things can spruce up the room without you breaking the bank. Simply making sure the room is well maintained can really make all the difference on its own.
Modern design trends of late are all about open space, so you should consider knocking down any walls that are not load-bearing. Rather than dividing up rooms as clearly as they once were, this ensures that the house has a more open-plan feel and potential buyers have a lot more options when it comes to deciding what to do with the space. Even if you are planning to stay in the house, you would be surprised what a big difference it makes and how much room you can create.
If you have a good garden space, you will want as much of it as possible to be visible from your house. Consider putting in some glass doors which will help to blur the line between indoors and outdoors. They will also encourage a lot more natural light to enter your home. Outdoor lighting can also help so you can enjoy the garden area at nighttime. The garden can be treated as another room of the home by adding decking, which provides the perfect platform to create an entertainment area.
Rather than utilising the space you already have, this one is all about creating entirely new space. Even if you don't decide to have the extension done yourself, just the knowledge that it is an option can add value to your property. Apply for planning permission and you can show potential buyers that there won't be any obstacles in their way when it comes to planning for an extension.
You don't need to be an expert to undertake some basic DIY jobs that will add value to your property. We have already talked about a lick of paint on the outside, but doing the same on the inside should be high up on your list of priorities. Another easy job that you can take a look at is sorting out any creaky doors and windows. Moving into the kitchen and bathroom, you will probably be able to tackle any mouldy sealants and fix any dripping taps. Remember not to tackle anything that looks too complicated if you think that you are going to make things worse, but look at all the advice that is available online and give some basic jobs a go.
These are just a few of the top jobs that you can undertake if you are looking to add value to your home. Like we talked about at the start, a house is very much a work-in-progress, but making sure that you always have some sort of job to complete is a good way to ensure that you are always moving in the right direction.


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What is Sling TV? – Guide to Sling TV Live TV Streaming
Sling TV Packages
Sling TV App
Sling TV Cloud DVR
Sling TV Local Channels
Live Streaming TV in Sling TV
Sling TV Competitors
Streaming Statistic of Sling TV
20 Facts and Figures about Sling TV
Top 10 Sling TV Competitors
How to Promote Your YouTube Channel on Flipboard
What is Flipboard?
How to market your YouTube Channel using Flipboard?
How to create a magazine on Flipboard for YouTube Channel?
Steps to Create magazine on Flipboard for YouTube Channel
We all are frustrated by using cord cable, which has struck in creating too many issues for the customers, and this is eating the time and money of users. Now everyone turned to tune the OTT service which is being as the trending television channels provided through the satellite system using the internet like Sling TV.
Then which could be the one in that to provide the entertainment for the customers without going back to the home of cord-cable issues? Yes, we have a solution for it. This is the top one in the list.
This is the most popular American streaming producer of generating television services through the internet by the OTT concept. There is a bulk of online streaming providers came into the track for which everyone predicted that it is going to be a big challenge for the Sling TV.
It's wrong no one can hit the Sling TV, and it has settled in its place without a single jerk. It has the subscriber's count of 1.3 million which is not an ordinary thing.
On multiple platforms, the services of it can be accessed. We don't need to bother with the setup box or some devices to stream the Sling TV.
The users can access the streaming services of Sling TV without considering the location or time. Moreover, it is customer-friendly as it doesn't require any lifetime or short time contract.
As being the top most sources for streaming services, it is offering the package of charging $20 per month to use their services.
Through this less pay, the customers can browse more than 30 channels.
Awe! It's really fascinating deal through which the Sling TV will be at each individual by wiping the financial problem.
Including this, the one more bonanza from Sling TV is a base package containing orange and blue.
When the customer makes subscription they should go either with the orange at $15+ or blue sling at $25+ package.
The customers can get the package of both orange and blue at only $40 per month. These two packages will contain more than 40 channels.
The unexpected demand for Sling TV has taken a step ahead to launch the Sling TV App.
With the arrival of this app, the users can enjoy the Sling TV services even through mobiles or computers.
Though, the mobiles in the category of Android or iOS and the computers having the Windows or Mac operating system are eligible to access the Sling TV.
The other devices of digital streaming players like Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox one, Channel Master DVR+, LG Smart TV and Amazon Fire TV are partnered with Sling TV to generate the Sling services. The users of these entire players can browse the it.
At the initial stage of Sling TV has no DVR feature. But now it has buried that small problem with the introduction of Cloud DVR which is used to record the episodes, shows, all series and movies without being watching the ads along.
This Cloud DVR will be beneficial to save the time and patience of audience while watching their favorite entertainment themes.
The 'first look' of Cloud DVR can be used to record up to 50 hours of content just at $5 for one month.
100 hours of video content will be captured by the customers of Cloud DVR Beta.
The recorded program in Cloud DVR can be paused, playback or forwarded but it is not equipped with all channels of Sling TV.
The recorded program can't be downloaded for the offline visit.
Amazon Fire TV and Roku users can get this facility of using Cloud DVR.
It has stated that all the local channels can't be streamed in all the markets that are being specified in a particular location. These can be accessed depending on the location of the area the user being.
The options of local feed or national feed have existed from which area the user is accessing.
When the user wants to know the offered local or regional channels they can visit the Sling TV web page by entering the zip code of their area.
Some of the local channels of are ABC, Univision, FOX, NBC, Unimas, A&E, Disney Channel, ESPN, MTV, National Geographic, TBS and AMC etc.
With the subscription of Sling TV, we can watch the live streaming TV channels that were available in the through the card- cables. It can provide the uncountable channels that not being offered by the local cord cable operators.
The service of VOD can be activated, which directs the user to get the required channels from the Sling TV. This offers to watch the live streaming programs at any time from any location on multiple devices of different platforms.
At present we can find too many online television streaming platforms as Sling TV and those are PlayStation Vue, YouTube TV, DIRECTV NOW and fubo TV.
These are producing channels from 40 to 60 by charging the subscription cost in between $30 to $35 per month.
From Sling TV we can get 30 to 100+ channels at $20. The commitment of providing quantity with more 'quality at very low price' has made no fluctuations in the performance of Sling TV. Though there may be the arrival of some more platforms it never bounces back.
The number of subscribers for this Sling TV is 1.3 million.
We can find 30,000 users demanded labels on this Sling TV.
More than 100 channels can be found in the Sling TV which is not a small thing.
In the category of country wise ranking, it has 802 from the US and If consider the category of entertainment the Sling TV has 25. This is only from the stats of Play-store.
From Google play rank it has gained the rank of 514 from all categories of US and 37 as entertainment category.
This was one of the best multi-channel streaming services in 2015, But now many competitors for Sling TV. It provides to their subscribers Live on-demand channels streaming services. It offers ESPN, Food Network, HGTV, and A& V all over 25 channels.
Sling TV is American OTT television service owned by Dish Network
The platform is aiming towards the SVOD services and offering various television programmes for its users with good quality.
It is the best of live TV as it charges just 20$ per month without any contract or commitment
It offers the package with 19 channels for its users
The users have to subscribe to the base package to get access to add-on channels with a minimum cost of $20.
The platform also features video on demand content which catches up the service from the maker studios that included with the video gaming type of channels
Only one stream can be accessed per user account
The platform do not offer regional networks for its users
The Sling TV can be streamed from multiple platforms
It is compatible with both iOS and Android devices
It has 2,50,000 users approximately and expected to be increase in future with few developments
It is presently earning $ million monthly.
Sling TV does not require the hardware or set up box to start streaming
The users can buy the subscription service for a month and again they can cancel at any time, and there is no restrictions or commitments
The services also included with the video on demand programming
Disney sports network is the central part of the cable bundle in Sling TV
The shows are cannot be recorded on Sling TV
The app provides access to the past three to seven days shows
It generally offers single video stream per account and there is no password sharing
The users can watch across one device at a time with Sling TV subscription.
It is an OTT service for online users with on-demand streaming service platform. Here we have listed 20 facts and Figures about Sling TV Streaming.
This is the service of Dish Network. It offers many packages, and this is one of the major popular television services. Dish TV could access many markets with Sling TV, and the reason for the acquisition cost for Sling TV customers is very low. There are many numbers of Sling TV Competitors for live streaming services.
1. Amazon is used by around 54 million members in the US along.
2. Hulu live streaming is used by more than twelve million paid subscribers and 67 million monthly viewers.
3. Netflix can be accessed anywhere on compatible devices from the site or from the app. Users can watch the television series, movies, documentaries etc.
4. Direct TV Now offers free trail and the base package is $35 per month per 100+ channels. It allows two simultaneous streams per account.
5. Playstation Vue has its base package as $30 per month for more than 45 channels. It allows 5 simultaneous streams per account. Sony has more than 65 million subscribers.
6. Fubo TV is a great option for sports lovers. Users can access sports channels for $10 per month.
7. Amazon Prime Video is another popular service and television series and movies can be accessed.
8. HBO Now allows accessing new episodes, old episodes etc.
9. VidAngel is another cool service and allows filtering of content to watch.
10. PureFlix is a service similar to Netflix. Family friendly movies and television shows can be watched on this.
The package of Sling TV begins from $20 per month. Streaming of videos is allowed on multiple devices by Dish Network. This is an added advantage to fight the competitors for Sling television to become one of the best entertainment service providers. The above article gives you an idea of how many number of strong Sling TV Competitors your facing.
This completely describes how the Sling TV is rocking in providing the TV streaming services over the internet. This is going to drain the cord cable completely in the future.
Are you tired of using regular platforms to promote YouTube channel? Is it sucking to give the better performance? Then Flipboard could be the best app that can drain your problems to promote your channel. This is the only site where you can find millions of users.
The app which projects the features of a magazine to hold the videos or photos that are being collected from all social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter, etc. It is flexible for all most commonly used devices like mobile, tablets and personal computers as well. It brings all the users to collaborate at this Flipboard hub.
Always create the fresh video content that is unique from others.
Make collaboration with other YouTubers of the similar channel then share the videos of the involvement of them at yours on Flipboard.
Use trending titles for the videos that you have generated.
Make comments on others posts and vice versa. This automatically shows a great impact on your channel.
Assign the other video URLs at the shared one so that there might be a chance of go through your YouTube channel.
Go to Flipboard app if it is mobile or Flipboard.com if it is a desktop.
Then log in with your personal details like Facebook, Twitter or Goole+ account.
It will direct you to choose "what's your passion".
Now select the one you wanted. There the multiple streams will be given then select those.
Click on done.
It leads to the main profile page of yours.
Hit on the icon of the 'pen' appears on the top right corner.
Now you can create the magazine you wanted to have.
Then add the video content URL at your magazine that needs to post on Flipboard.
Fill your Flipboard Profile with your YouTube Channel URL:
Make sure to add YouTube channel URL on the Flipboard profile which makes to explore the name of your channel. As there are millions of audiences will be found on Flipboard to gather the required content.
Feed Your YouTube Channel Video URLs:
Generate the maximum number of video URLs at the magazine of the channel. This can continuously engage the channel with the audience and can increase the performance of your channel.
Create Your Own Magazine YouTube Channel:
When you decided to roll up with the Flipboard then create the own Magazine YouTube channel. Then the public can easily recognize your YouTube channel that appears on any social media.
Get the URL for Your Magazine:
Save the URLs of the magazines you create and those can be used to share on social media sites to visit the magazines directly. This obviously shares the video content that you posted on Flipboard.
Share your Magazine on Social Media:
After the creation of your magazine on Flipboard then share the video content by inviting the friends of your Facebook account. This activity will drain more traffic for your magazine that boost up the performance of the channel.
Convert Magazine Readers Into Followers:
When you frame the magazine with rich video content then the readers will become the followers on a regular visit of your magazine. When you make comments on others magazines then automatically their followers will become yours in a rapid way.
Now you might come to know how the Flipboard works to bring up your YouTube channel with an unbeatable success that never had before. If you are not at that Flipboard home go on using it then define the results from what you have experienced.


Description A picture perfect afternoon in tuscany was captured in this moment. A festive mood, sun-shine, baby blue skys, a cool breeze, all the bright colors, the vibrant land and of course a nice relaxing, full-bodied glass of tuscany's famous vino. Perfect. In this photo the colors are as fresh and vibrant as the land. The joy of food, eatting, drinking and being joyful about life said so simply.
Artist Statement I have always loved to be able to let people see the world through my eyes. Through my art and my photography I can let people share specific moments and feelings. Hopefully my art also lets people have an experience for themselves.
Either way I love color and what it can do. As a graphic artist I love the possibilities photography holds. I also love the emotion and passion that a black and white photograph can hold. Moments are fleeting as we all know. So to be able to stop time, to save a moment that was beautiful or powerful to me and to be able to share it with others is why I love art. It allows you to literally collect and hold moments and flashes of beauty. Or even bring to life a thought that otherwise would have remained just something in my mind. It's like magic.


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Weekly Update: DHS Response to COVID-19
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security and its dedicated workforce across more than a dozen offices and components are working diligently with the White House to execute an unprecedented, whole-of America response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These strategic and tactical efforts range from coordinating critical air transportation to addressing medical supply shortages to expediting the inspection of vital goods at our borders, ensuring that our national supply chains remain abundant, accessible, and reliable.
"Everything we have done to this point has been unprecedented and everything we do in the coming weeks and months ahead focuses on life-safety and reducing suffering," said FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor. "It is absolutely critical that we maintain our response efforts alongside our federal, state, local, tribal, and industry partners to ensure the virus's spread is contained and human life is preserved."
Below is a list of some of DHS's efforts against COVID-19 last week:
Deploying Federal Funds in Support of State Response Efforts. Federal funds are being deployed to help ensure that health care providers have the critical resources they need to provide rapid care and treatment to COVID-19 patients in hard-hit areas across the U.S. As of April 12th, FEMA has obligated $5.2 billion in support of state response efforts.
Increasing Availability of Critical Resources. As a part of the Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force, FEMA is executing a whole-of-America approach to address the limited supply of critical and life-saving equipment. As of April 12th, FEMA has coordinated the delivery of the following to areas in greatest need: 38 million N95 respirators, 32.6 million surgical masks, 5.5 million face shields, 4.7 million surgical gowns, 30.3 million gloves, 212,000 coveralls, and 10,448 ventilators.
Expanding Surge Capacity in Highly-Impacted Areas. FEMA is focusing its allocation of resources in highly impacted areas experiencing the greatest increase in COVID-19 transmission and the greatest increase in forecasted capacity shortfalls.
On April 6th, FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced plans to convert three convention centers in Virginia into temporary hospital facilities. The facilities – the Dulles Expo Center in Northern Virginia and the Richmond and Hampton Roads convention centers – will be able to provide beds for 1,107 acute patients or 1,848 non-acute patients. The conversion is expected to be complete within six weeks.
On April 8th, FEMA and HHS delivered 80,000 nasopharyngeal swabs to various federal Community-Based Testing Sites (CBTS) locations to help surge testing capacity nationwide.
As of April 12th, FEMA has delivered 8,600 medical beds to surge capacity and care for an increased volume of COVID-19 patients across the U.S.
Coordinating Air Flights to Address Medical Supply Shortages. FEMA is expediting movement of critical supplies including masks, respirators, gloves, goggles and surgical gowns, from the global market to medical distributors in various locations across the U.S. This historic partnership with the private sector is named Project Air-Bridge. As of April 12th, 28 international flights have arrived in the U.S. with critical medical supplies. An additional 28 flights are scheduled over the next three weeks.
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD)
Administering Medical Screenings at Airports. CWMD contract personnel are continuing to support the CDC with enhanced medical screenings for travelers through 13 specially designated airports. As of April 12th, CWMD has processed approximately 271,529 travelers for enhanced screening, including 1,491 who were referred to CDC for further medical evaluation.
Maintaining Domestic Supply of Critical Medical Equipment. On April 8th, CBP and FEMA announced that the federal government will begin restricting exports of PPE to ensure that critical supplies stay in the country to fight COVID-19.
Securing U.S. Borders. On April 9th, CBP provided an operational update on activities for the month of March. Total Border Patrol encounters have declined 7% total in March from February, and 76% since the height of the crisis last May. In addition, 80% of the people who CBP encountered since the March 21 enactment of Title 42 are being returned to the country from where they came within two hours.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Protecting Critical Workers and Infrastructure from Potential Threats. CISA regularly publishes guidance to help individuals, businesses, organizations, and governments protect their essential workers, while also improving their security posture against a myriad of potential threats throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
On April 6th, CISA updated its list of essential businesses. To date, 45 states and territories have published Essential Business Designations, 20 of them are referencing this list in their essential business designations, while 14 states or territories have incorporated CISA guidance fully into their own lists.
On April 8th, CISA and CDC issued new guidelines aimed at getting workers in critical infrastructure who may have been exposed to COVID-19 back to work faster. It also calls on employers to take steps to ensure workplace safety, like sending workers home immediately if they are sick and increasing air exchange in the workplace.
Protecting Against Malicious Cyber Actors. On April 8th, CISA and the United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre issued an activity alert titled, COVID-19 Exploited by Malicious Cyber Actors. This joint alert addresses the growing use of COVID-19-related themes by malicious cyber actors to attack individuals, businesses, and organizations with a range of ransomware and malware.
Protecting Networks and Cloud Environment. On April 9th, CISA released interim Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) guidance to aid agencies in securing their network and cloud environments. This guidance supports the current surge in teleworking and use of collaboration tools amongst the federal workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Keeping Americans Safe While Ensuring Continuity of U.S. Travel: TSA continues to follow CDC guidance to protect its workers and the nation's transportation system, while ensuring the
freedom of movement for people and commerce will not be impeded during the pandemic. Between April 5th and April 12th, TSA has screened more than 729,000 travelers who have all reached their destinations safely.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Bringing Americans Home. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in close coordination with the State Department, continues to bring stranded Americans home on the return leg of removal flights to Central America. Between March 22nd and April 10th, ICE has flown 1,037 individuals back to the U.S. from Columbia, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Intelligence & Analysis (I&A)
Keeping the Homeland Safe, Secure and Resilient. On April 8th, DHS Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) published information to federal, state, local, tribal and territorial counterterrorism and law enforcement officials on the potential for COVID-19-related cyber threats and fraud. These threat-monitoring activities ensure the homeland is safe, secure, and resilient from hostile actors who might otherwise attempt to exploit the crisis to harm American lives.
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Facilitating the Offload of Cruise Ships. The U.S. Coast Guard is working non-stop to protect the health and safety of Americans inbound to the U.S. while helping slow the spread of COVID-19. Between April 5th and April 10th, USCG facilitated the offload of 100 passengers and 881 crew members from one cruise ship in Florida and helped transfer 7 crew members from a second cruise ship to local hospitals. In Louisiana, the USCG worked with state and local authorities to disembark several healthy crew members after determining they were not infected with COVID-19.
Keeping the U.S. Maritime Supply Chain Open and Viable. As of April 12th, USCG is monitoring 38 commercial vessels with crew or passengers that have embarked from a coronavirus port of interest in the last 14 days.
DHS Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019
Coronavirus.gov
CDC.gov: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
USA.gov: What the U.S. Government is Doing


Here we are with another Halloween costume, the last one for this year. It's a mummy!!, scary face, flexi bandages and a micro AO to make you walk like a real mummy (orthopedic movements lol).
The snapshot was taken at Hathor's Homeworld.
You can be a witch, a ghost, a zombie or a mummy.


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Malkovich set for Transformers 3
metrowebukmetroTuesday 23 Mar 2010 11:20 am
John Malkovich has joined the cast of Transformers 3.
The Changeling actor will join stars Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf in the third instalment in the action franchise, according to director Michael Bay 's blog.
John Malkovich has been signed up for Transformers 3
The filmmaker posted a message saying Malkovich and Fargo actress Frances McDormand had both been "locked in" for roles in the follow up to 2009's Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen.
The post said: "On the talent front, we just locked in Frances McDormand and John Malkovich – both amazing actors I've always wanted to work with."
It went on: "We also just got Ken Jeong, he is the super funny actor stuck in the trunk from Hangover and the Doctor from Knocked Up."
Bay said Transformers 3 has been "going very well".
"We are going to shoot in LA, Chicago, Washington DC, Florida, Texas, Africa, Moscow and China," he added.
https://www.michaelbay.com/(Michael Bay)
John MalkovichTransformers
Cancer patients given fitness training options to boost survival rates
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Polished diamonds in shapes and sizes, from 10 points (0.01 carats) to extremely large sizes of 10.00 carats and more. Parcels, single stones, matched pairs and layouts. Certified diamonds, with grading reports from GIA, EGL, AGS, HRD and IGI. Premium cuts to value cuts, in all shapes and sizes. The full range of standard colors, and natural fancy-colored diamonds. HPHT clarity-enhanced diamonds Bespoke, one of a kind of jewelry items, set both with white and fancy colored diamonds.


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Jack Dorsey commits $1M to Coin Center on top of Grayscale's $2M donation
The D.C.-based advocacy group just raised millions for its ongoing research and lobbying efforts. Here's how the numbers broke down.
2021 is shaping up to be a generous year for cryptocurrency donations. On Wednesday, Coin Center, the leading cryptocurrency nonprofit in Washington, D.C., announced that it had raised millions in additional funding from high-profile names in the crypto industry.
Jerry Brito, Coin Center's executive director, tweeted that his organization had received enough donations to claim the $1 million in matched contributions from Grayscale Investments, the world's largest crypto fund manager.
Less than three weeks ago, Grayscale announced that it had donated $1 million to the advocacy group and pledged an additional $1 million in matched contributions. A few days later, digital currency exchange Kraken announced that it was pledging $100,000 to Coin Center.
Perhaps the most noteworthy news item came in a follow-up tweet when Brito confirmed that Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey donated $1 million to the advocacy group. "We were almost to our goal for the matching campaign when he put us over the top and then some," he said.
Coin Center has received and incredibly generous gift of $1 million from @jack — we're speechless.
We were almost to our goal for the matching campaign when he put us over the top and then some.
Your confidence in our work is incredibly humbling.
— Jerry Brito (@jerrybrito) February 10, 2021
Dorsey is also behind Square, whose mobile payments app lets users buy and sell Bitcoin. Square is also one of the largest corporate holders of BTC, with 4,709 units of the virtual currency on its books. That's equivalent to nearly $210 million in today's value.
Coin Center's advocacy work is increasingly focused on advancing financial privacy and "sensible tax policy," according to Neeraj Agrawal, the organization's director of communications.
The crypto community is known for its generousity, especially in the wake of the 2017-18 bull market where millions of people around the world made a fortune investing in digital assets. Companies like The Giving Block are making it easier for organizations to accept digital currency donations.
The Giving Block recently published three job postings on its website, which reflects the growth of the crypto donations industry.
Previous Covid-19 has pushed Bank of Canada toward 'digital looney'
Next Bitcoin is a 'masterpiece of monetary engineering' Michael Saylor tells Austin Davis


I choose to leave a 17 year career in software sales because I was taken aback by the vision of the owners of Atlas MedStaff, who valued people and relationships more than the bottom line. Putting people before profits. This aligned with my core principle beliefs. After being at Atlas for over a year now I continue to see this vision in action every day and it's AMAZING!
I have been married for 18 years to my incredible wife and we are blessed with 3 wonderful kids (some days, not so wonderful, lol).
We have two dogs, Daisy (Cocker & English Spaniel mix) and Lucy (Shih-poo). So technically, we have 5 kids.
I enjoy playing/watching soccer – Visca Barca!! I also enjoy traveling and learning about places, people, cultures, foods, music and languages.
Solomon asked God for wisdom. If I had a choice I'd ask for empathy, so I can better understand my fellow beings.
2. I would love to attend a World Cup Soccer final in person. Russia 2018? Maybe!
3. I would love to journey through the west coast of South America from the southern tip of Argentina to the coast lines of Colombia.


Many children have anxiety-based disorders. Each child may display different symptoms of anxiety, but they all seem share one thing: they worry. Everyone worries every now and then. Children with anxiety disorders worry all the time. Too much worrying becomes a disorder when the feelings of anxiety are so severe and intense they prevent a person from leading a typical life. Often there is no reason for a person to worry, yet he or she continues to do so.
Social/emotional skills: children with anxiety disorders may have a low self-esteem and very little self-confidence. They may avoid social situations and activities, after school sports and hanging out with friends. Some may have very few friends and spend a good deal of their time alone.
There are many types of anxiety disorders. The most common ones are covered in this section.


MLS® C4220083 is as 993sqft Home located at 322 33 Av Northeast, in Calgary Alberta. The property features 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms.
Solid, Inner City, RC2 lot has a raised bungalow with cinder block construction and brick exterior that could support a 2nd floor. Pride of ownership is evident in this bright, spotless home. Freshly painted, hardwood up/down and a mother-in-law suite (illegal - non-conforming) below. The big-ticket items have all been replaced: new vinyl windows on main floor (2014), hot water tank (2015), 2 furnaces, kitchen redone, bathroom updated and custom window coverings on the main floor. The home features 2 bedrooms up and 2 down w/ a 3-piece bath on main and 4-piece bath on lower floor. The basement unit has its own entrance and its own furnace and electricity meter. The electrical panel was updated to 100 amp. There is a drive-through garage from front yard to back alley and a large, boxed-in garden in the backyard with a gas outlet hook-up for fire pit or BBQ. There are 220 volts running to the garage. Take advantage of this great opportunity before the LRT Green line comes in and drives up prices! 26x16 foot parking pad out front of garage. This is the first time this home has been on the market. Don't miss out!
Welcome to the vibrant Highland Park Subdivision located in Calgary T3B 0K9. This neighborhood has many great amenities for you to enjoy.
Here are some quick stats about the homes listed within this community. The average built year of all of the homes on the market is N/A with an average square footage of N/A. Their average number of days on the market is N/A with N/A days on the market at the lower end and N/A days on the market at the higher end. The average list price of homes listed in this subdivision is $N/A, with list price of $N/A on the lower side and $N/A on the higher side! If you're thinking of raising a family, Highland Park has great education opportunities from the schools in Calgary school district. Within the school district Highland Park, children have access to N/A, N/A and N/A, which are considered among the best in Calgary. Justin Havre & Associates is the top real estate producer in Calgary. As Calgary realtors we've an unmatched record of providing outstanding service to our clients. Contact Justin Havre & Associates today and learn how our expertise can be of benefit to you in finding the perfect property in Calgary.
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Q: No commutator or rectifier? Homopolar motors and generators don't need a commutator or rectifier. Are there any other motors or generators that don't need a commutator or rectifier? If so, what are they?

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Are there any other motors or generators that don't need a commutator
  or rectifier?

That old work horse, the ac induction motor. There may be others as well, but I'm not aware of them.
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Delicate Steve Winners
About Delicate Steve's Winners
He is an artist that has toured and collaborated with some of the most celebrated and forward-thinking artists today: Dirty Projectors, tUnE-yArDs, Mac DeMarco, Dr. Dog, Lee Ranaldo and Built to Spill to name a few. Likely the only guitarist who will cut records with Sondre Lerche and Death Grip's Zach Hill. Handpicked to open a sold-out North American tour for Tame Impala. And most recently, providing guitar on Paul Simon's new record.
These wild artistic relationships came to be because Steve happens to be one of the most talented songwriters and guitarists currently working. But they are also a direct reflection of the person, the soul of a guy any artist or fan who's met him will identify immediately. It's the same soul that fills his songs.
And while the backstory remains a bit of a mystery, this much is known. He plays every single instrument. And if you want to know more, listen to the music. There you will hear an undeniable charm and wit and an infectious sense of joy. Catchy guitar melodies and hook-filled choruses that will give you the courage to chart your own course in life. Because Delicate Steve creates magnificent pop music that is great rock n roll. It's also dance music depending on how you dance.
Steve remarks, "I'm honored to be part of a collection of artists and songwriters who create unique and timeless music with individual voices. I am excited to bring my voice into this mix."
Delicate Steve's artist page
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Q: Can someone explain "cascaded" evaluation of inequalities of log probabilities? I am working with Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods and I have come across several examples of "cascaded evaluation" of log probabilities.
For example, suppose you have a rejection criterion of the form:
$$r > p_1p_2p_3$$
where $r$ is a random number drawn from the uniform distribution $U(0,1)$, and $p_1$, $p_2$, $p_3$ are independent probabilities with values between 0 and 1.
In log probability, the inequality can be written as:
$$\mathrm{log}(r) > \mathrm{log}(p_1)+\mathrm{log}(p_2)+\mathrm{log}(p_3)\tag{1}$$
In order to save compute time, I have seen that some people evaluate the inequality by doing a "cascaded evaluation":

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*Draw $r_1$ as a single random number from the uniform distribution

*If $\mathrm{log}(r_1) > \mathrm{log}(p_1)$, then reject

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*Else Draw $r_2$ as a single random number from the uniform distribution

*If $\mathrm{log}(r_2) > \mathrm{log}(p_2)$, then reject
-Else Draw $r_3$ as a single random number from the uniform distribution
-If $\mathrm{log}(r_3) > \mathrm{log}(p_3)$, then reject
This saves time because if you reject on the first if statement, you can avoid all the additional inequalities. However, I don't understand how this method satisfies the original inequality in $(1)$. Drawing multiple random numbers and evaluating each part of the summation separately doesn't seem to make sense because the full summation could still hold even if you reject all the individual parts.
Am I missing something obvious here? Or is there something special about the properties of log probabilities and/or uniform distributions and/or inequalities?
Any info is appreciated.

A: If the goal is to accept with probability $p_1 p_2 p_3$ then it suffices to do three independent checks that would result in acceptance with probability $p_i$, and accept only if all three checks passed (since then the probability that all three checks passed is $p_1 p_2 p_3$ as desired).
One way to describe this mathematically is to say that if $X_i$ are independent Bernoulli($p_i$) variables then $\prod_{i=1}^n X_i$ is a Bernoulli($\prod_{i=1}^n p_i$) variable. Then as soon as any $X_i$ is known to be zero, the product $\prod_{i=1}^n X_i$ can be short-circuit evaluated without needing to know the other $X_i$.


Affleck Electrical Ltd was founded in March 1998 by Andrew Affleck. Andy completed his apprenticeship is 1966 and since then has gained extensive knowledge in the electrical industry. He has spent the last 15 years building up the company from scratch to its present form.
The company started with just 1 employee, mainly carrying out domestic works, until Andy was joined by his son-in-law Nigel in 1999. Nigel completed his apprenticeship with the company and now oversees the running of the company. Although Andy has retired, his fervor for excellent service and ethos for a family run business that values its staff remain at the heart of Affleck.
In 2000 we moved into our premises on Greenbridge Rd, where we still operate from, and the company continued to grow. Over the next 10 years the business would become more commercially and industrially biased, gaining valuable experience and expanding our customer base to include major local manufacturers and businesses.
We now have around 25 employees, all of whom work together as one team, providing a broad spectrum of electrical services and expertise to its varied and expanding customer base. Andy Affleck has always championed good service and excellent workmanship, giving Affleck the reputation it has for reliability and service.
In 2009 we began Affleck Mechanical Services Ltd, a plumbing and heating company, which gives us facility to compete for M&E projects. Affleck Mechanical is headed by Kevin Gillman who has extensive technical knowledge. Operating from the same office as Affleck Electrical, this company has given us a new dimension of capabilities.
In 2011 we launched our renewable division, Affleck Energy, which offers full design and installation services for PV panels and EV charging points.
For the future at Affleck, we are always looking for new customers and new opportunities. By hard work and continuous improvement we hope to continue to strengthen and build on the success and reputation that Andy Affleck has established.


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AWARDS SHORTLIST: MONSTAS: Best Gig of 2021
It's been quite the year, it's almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2021? Over the next month we'll shortlist five nominees in each of 15 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2021.
Read on for the nominees for the monsta for Best Gig of 2021 2020: Lucy Spraggan at The Mill, Digbeth, 2019: Divine Comedy at Eventim Apollo, 2018: Suede at Eventim Apollo; 2017: Bananarama at Eventim Apollo, 2016: Shura at KOKO; 2015: Suede at Camden Roundhouse
ALBUM OF THE MONTH: Voyage by ABBA (November 2021)
WORTH A LOOK?: ****1/2
TRACKLIST: I Still Have Faith In You; When You Danced With Me; Little Things; Don't Shut Me Down; Just A Notion; I Can Be That Woman; Keep An Eye On Dan; Bumble Bee; No Doubt About It; Ode To Freedom
November has seen big album releases by Adele, Little Mix and Diana Ross but it is this 1st studio album in 40 years by the Swedish super group that has grown and grown on us since its early November release.
Read on for reasons including how ABBA Voyage is ABBA silver rather than ABBA Gold
GIG REVIEW: Little Boots at Bethnal Green Working Men's Club
WHEN?: Thursday 28 October 2021
SETLIST: Love The Beginning; Silver Balloons; Mathematics; Motorway; Working Girl; Landline; Crying On The Inside; Get Things Done; Every Night I Say A Prayer; Shake; Remedy; SOS/Dancing Queen/Fernando; Stuck On Repeat; Tomorrow's Yesterdays
We're here for Boots' 1st London gig in 2 years because she doesn't know when she'll be playing live as a solo act again as she's big boots to fill, she's joining ABBA.
Read on for reasons including more about Boots' new album and her role in the ABBA Voyage shows next year
SONG OF THE WEEK: Silver Balloons by Little Boots (week beginning 1 October 2021)
Posted on October 1 by mrmonstagigz
English electropop singer-songwriter and DJ Victoria Hesketh is preparing to release her 1st album since 2015's Working Girl and this is the lead single from it.
Read on for reasons including how to see Little Boots on tour in October
9 reasons why we can't wait for October 2021 starring Saoirse Ronan in The Tragedy of Macbeth
Posted on September 28 by mrmonstagigz
Saoirse Ronan makes London stage debut
Ronan is an Irish/American actress who starred opposite Kate Winslet and James McArdle (Angels In America, National Theatre) in film Ammonite earlier this year. She's been shortlisted for an Oscar 4 times (including for 3 of our favourite films Brooklyn, Lady Bird and Little Women) and makes her London stage debut this month at the Almeida opposite McArdle again in The Tragedy Of Macbeth which runs 1 October to 20 November 2021. Review Tickets
Read on for reasons including Stockard Channing, The Blow Monkeys' tour and new Bob Marley musical
SONGS OF THE MONTH: I Still Have Faith In You and Don't Shut Me Down by ABBA (September 2021)
The Swedish supergroup had 9 UK number 1 singles between 1974 and 1980 while last effort proper was Under Attack which reached a far less lofty 26 in 1982.
Read on for reasons including why we're sold on the album but unsure about the ABBA-tar concerts
SONG OF THE WEEK: Meet Again by LP Giobbi featuring Little Boots (week beginning 18/7/20)
Posted on July 18, 2020 by mrmonstagigz
We saw Little Boots (pictured above) twice in May 2012 (once headlining at XOYO and once supporting the Scissor Sisters at 02 Shepherds Bush Empire) and since that happy fortnight we've not seen her perform live again.
Read on for reasons including Little Boots' thoughts on her next album
ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing's Real by Shura
WORTH A LOOK: *****
OUT: 8/7
TRACKLIST: (I); Nothing's Real; What's It Gonna Be; Touch; Kidz'n'Stuff; Indecision; What Happened To Us; (II); Tongue Tied; 2Shy; White Lies; The Space Tapes.
It's noon on Saturday the day after the Brexit result triggered David Cameron's resignation and Shura is telling the audience at Glastonbury's Other Stage that her entire set is about break-ups.
Read on for reasons why Nothing's Real is this summer's soundtrack


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Q: Failing to regenerate report: ReportProcessingException on rendering extension I can generate a report in SSRS 2008 but when I try to generate it again it will fail with exception below. It will however work again once after SSRS is restarted. What configuration option could be affecting this? (I have added all necessary extensions.)

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ERROR: Throwing Microsoft.ReportingServices.ReportProcessing.ReportProcessingException: You have attempted to use a rendering extension that is either not registered for this report server or it is not supported in this edition of Reporting Services., ;
INFO: Microsoft.ReportingServices.ReportProcessing.ReportProcessingException: You have attempted to use a rendering extension that is either not registered for this report server or it is not supported in this edition of Reporting Services.
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WARN: Microsoft.ReportingServices.ReportProcessing.ReportProcessingException: You have attempted to use a rendering extension that is either not registered for this report server or it is not supported in this edition of Reporting Services.
     at Microsoft.ReportingServices.ReportProcessing.ReportProcessing.CreateRenderer(String format, IRenderingExtension& newRenderer)
     at Microsoft.ReportingServices.ReportProcessing.ReportProcessing.RenderSnapshot(RenderingContext rc, ProcessingContext pc, GetResource getResourceCallback)
     at Microsoft.ReportingServices.Library.RenderFromSnapshot.DoRendering(ProcessingContext pc, RenderingContext rc)
     at Microsoft.ReportingServices.Library.RenderFromSnapshot.CallProcessingAndRendering(ProcessingContext pc, RenderingContext rc, OnDemandProcessingResult& result)
     at Microsoft.ReportingServices.Library.RenderStrategyBase.ExecuteStrategy(OnDemandProcessingResult& processingResult)

A: It seems SSRS is trying to load an assembly containing some report rendering functionality (maybe some charts you added)?
If this is the case, this article explains how to register a DLL with SSRS.

A: It turned out the problem was SQL Web Edition does not support html extensions. You need at least Standard. Why it worked once remains the question.

A: The problem in our case is that via API we were requesting a report and attempting to convert the report from HTML to a different rendering extension. And, unfortunately, the specific Reporting Services instance's configuration file has not been configured\extended to support the requested rendering format.
In MS SQL Server 2008-R2, the configuration file is located in a directory structure resembling the following:
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And, the actual file name is rsreportserver.config
In the configuration file, find the "Render" section:
< Configuration >
< Extensions >
< Render >
Within the Render section, find the corresponding "Extension" entry.
If the extension is not found, add it: