text:
Matt Standal
Hokkaido Backcountry Project accepted to Whistler Film Fest
November 27, 2015 Matt Standal
Hokkaido Backcountry Project
I'm proud to say that my Kickstarter-funded film "The Hokkaido Backcountry Project" has been accepted to the Whistler Film Festival, and will premiere Thursday, Dec. 3, alongside Mike Douglas' amazing film Eclipse.
So much credit goes to the professional guides, skiers, and wonderful local people of Niseko, Japan for helping me tell the story of the history of heli skiing and cat skiing in Hokkaido. To my friends, family, and colleagues – I couldn't have done it without you.
I'd also like to thank the Hokkaido Backcountry Club for hosting me, and extend my warm gratitude to legendary avalanche forecaster Akio Shinya, who was gracious enough to interview with me, although he opposed much of the heli and cat skiing we documented.
Shooting video from the Dragon Helicopter in Hokkaido, Japan – Photo: Shin Doi
Professional snowboarder John Jackson takes off from a natural jump in the Hokkaido backcountry while filming with the GoPro crew
The fishing town of Shimamaki is home to Japan's newest snowcat operation in the Kariba mountainous district, pictured here
Along the way, I was also fortunate enough to shoot behind-the-scenes footage of professional skiers and snowboarders, go heli skiing for the first time, and experience a culture and environment I'd only imagined.
So, what's next?
While I'm scheduled to be in Whistler, B.C. next week for the film's premiere, I'm already planning my next trip to Japan later in December. I'll be returning to Niseko to work with the Hokkaido Backcountry Club in its second full year of operation. My goal is to continue exploring Hokkaido, learning more about Japan's backcountry terrain and access.
I'm also focused on finding the best outlet for my film, whether that's free distribution on the internet to raise awareness, partnership with a film company or streaming online service, or something else entirely.
Creating a professional documentary by the numbers – cost, flexibility, time
Ski Guiding in Japan – Achieving My Goal
Copyright Matt Standal 2020, all rights reserved.


Since 1977, public and private clients have been repeatedly selecting Tim Sweeney to create their latest design and building successes.
Tim is Northern Nevada's only architect to concentrate on both the SIPs and Modular markets, and so he is providing to his clients a full range of architecture and construction solutions beyond the limited, traditional ones.
Tim is a Nevada Native, born in Las Vegas and a resident of Reno since 1977. Familiar with all Nevada and western environs, he is keenly tuned into creating solutions that reflect the particular needs of each locale.
Tim is Architecturally licensed in 7 western states. He also is a Nevada General Contractor with an unlimited license (inactive), and so with his extensive design and building experience, Tim is uniquely able to provide innovative, creative, and highly constructible Solutions. The Key to Success in each Project is balancing Time, Quantity, Quality, and Money while working as a cohesive Team.
Tim Sweeney and his associated firm were notified by Malcolm Reading Consultants in London, England of their selection to participate in the Haitian Prototype housing Exposition known as the Building Back Better Communities ("BBBC") Competition (www.malcolmreading.co.uk/bbbc/). This selection places Tim and his firm within an elite group of finalists from around the world who have already conceptually designed and will build their respective housing solutions in Port-au-Prince.
The finalists participated in a Briefing Session with the Haitian government officials and the Interim Haiti Reconstruction Commission, co-chaired by President Bill Clinton, and the built solutions were available for viewing in the Expo. The most preferred solution(s) were to be selected to become part of the new exemplar housing development known as the Orange site.
The Selection Committee consisted of many notable organizations and individuals, such as the World Bank, the Clinton Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Architecture for Humanity, John McAslan + Partners, and ARUP, and so the BBBC competition is seen as a watershed in setting new design and construction standards for not only Haiti, but also for other disaster-torn and developing countries.
Full disclosure of the Sweeney Team's unique designs and proposals is available upon request under certain circumstances.
3-BR/2-BA New Haitian Prototype Home with Attached Cooking Area.


A guest post on great (and not so great) email communications by Lesley Pinder, Friend in Need Manager at Depression Alliance.
Email communications are powerful. Many think Barrack Obama won his first election largely off the back of his email marketing. Charities are not always brilliant at it, but for many, there is a concerted effort to build genuine engagement with donors, supporters and volunteers.
I hadn't heard from one charity I like for a long time. But I recently got a missive that simply stated they were cleaning their database, and if I didn't wish to support them, to click a black button and I'd never heard from them again. That was it.
I'm all for clean databases. But this was a chance to re-engage with supporters after a period of silence – but without being given a reason to stay subscribed, it became an exercise in alienating them.
Most supporters will be delighted to be asked, and asked by a charity they love.
By contrast, I also got an email from the brilliant Child's i Foundation. They just wanted to thank me for my support and share these images from the last few months of their work in Uganda.
I felt great that my support was making a difference, that it had improved the lives of the families smiling at me on my screen. As both a fundraiser and supporter, I know I'm more likely to donate and volunteer with them in future.
How about you? How do you maintain a clean database while trying to keep supporters engaged with your work?
← Who's the most social charity CEO?


The program of Undergraduate Students (PEC-G) offers Higher Education opportunities for citizens of developing countries with which Brazil maintains educational and cultural agreements. Developed by the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Education, in partnership with public and private universities PEC-G selects foreigners, from 18 to 25 years old, with complete High School, to study in Brazil.
The selected foreign student studies free of charge. On the other hand, he/she must meet certain criteria. Among them: prove that he/she is able to cover her/his expenses in Brazil, having certificate of High School completion or equivalent and proficiency in Portuguese for students from Nations outside of the Portuguese Language Countries Community (CPLP).
People inserted in socioeconomic development programs agreed between Brazil and their countries of origin are more likely to be selected. The agreements testify the student's commitment to return home and contribute to the area in which he/she graduated.
Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
To apply, interested parties should seek the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate nearest to their home country, where they have information on the necessary procedures for the application.


text:
module RoomoramaApi
  module Api
    module Properties
      def properties_find(options={})
        api_call "rooms", options
      end

      def properties_get_data(room_id, options={})
        api_call "rooms/" + room_id.to_s, options
      end

      def properties_find_similar(room_id, options={})
        api_call "rooms/" + room_id.to_s + "/similar", options
      end

      def properties_availabilities(room_id, options={})
        api_call "rooms/" + room_id.to_s + "/availabilities", options
      end

      def properties_price_check(room_id, options={})
        api_call "inquiries/new.json", options.merge(room_id: room_id)
      end

      def properties_reviews(room_id, options={})
        api_call "rooms/" + room_id.to_s + "/reviews", options
      end
    end
  end
end

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
Q: Asking the user to create a new object? I am working on a Car Dealership program for a Java course, basically I have to create a objects of a car and add that object into a linked list then retrieve information from that car object. My question is how would i ask a user to create a new car object with the following attributes related to the car?
so something like this: Car car10 = new Car(...); but instead of me direct typing it in the main I want a user to input the information.
I hope this makes sense, more detailed info: http://printupon.ca/humber/course/CENG212/Labs/proj05_CarDealer.htm
I put the code I have so far written on github for simplicity sake and also you can ignore all the commented out code, that is for my personal testing purposes. Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated, thank you!
code: https://gist.github.com/anonymous/b3afe93034dc63b45fd1

A: You can read user inputs this way:
 public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException {
        BufferedReader br = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(System.in));
        System.out.print("Enter Brand");
        String brand = br.readLine();
...

or using scanner
Scanner in = new Scanner(System.in);

int i = in.nextInt();
String input = in.next();

than instead of your
Car car = new Car("Honda", "Civic", "Grey", 1998, 183958, 3200);

fill them with values readed from BufferedReader or Scanner
Car car = new Car(brand, ...)
//regarding to your comment
carList.add(car);

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


The Texans theme for the early part of this week is likely going to be "No need to panic." At least it was that after last year's preseason loss to the Saints. At the time, I didn't think fans were panicked–I thought that they were angry about just seeing more of the same. I think there is a lot of that now.
And the theme for the latter part of the week is likely going to be "Beat the @#$% out of the Cowboys." The starters will be playing for three quarters, and they are going to prepare for this game like it is an actual game week.
1. The Texans defense had no answers for the Saints offense. The Saints put up over 400 yards of offense, very much balanced between run and pass. The big play rushing plays weren't particularly complex–can anyone on the Texans stop a basic draw play? And that was with Brian Cushing in the lineup–it won't take long before you can see what this defense is going to be without Cushing, you won't just have to imagine it.
I think the Texans are going to have problems against balanced offenses. They faced very few of those during last season–they faced mostly good running teams, or good passing teams but rarely ones that did both well. This season, it appears as though they will be facing much more balanced, good teams, and the question is whether they will have an answer for that.
3. Nobody is going to come save the day. It is unlikely that the Texans acquire a player at this point that would be a difference maker. Because they rarely do, and that is hard to do because most good players are sticking to their teams. That run defense was so bad, it makes me want the Texans to further explore the acquisition of Fat Albert Haynesworth. Is that going to happen? No, because the Texans at times seem overly in love with their drafted players and Haynesworth has been trouble everywhere he's been. The Texans solution to everything? Try harder.
1. It's just a preseason game against the defending Super Bowl champions. You would expect them to be ahead of the Texans. They are working things out with their team, and it is better to learn things now than on the first game of the season.
2. There were some quirky things that made this game look worse than it was. Hard to overcome inopportune, early turnovers.
3. It is not the same old, same old. The Texans first and second teams looked dominant against Arizona. And there were some positives in the Saints game, such as the ability to get the running game going with Foster (despite the fumble), and how good the return game looked other than Trindon Holliday.
4. Panic and over-analysis doesn't help. If as a fan, panic helped with situations, I'd tell you to panic. Sometimes I think fans get too wed to their views of a team, and I think at some point it is just best to just watch the games for what they are. And try to not hit the booze too hard if they go poorly.
My view is somewhere in the middle. All teams have issues. Some teams have bigger issues than others, and some team's issues show up more in some matchups than others.
I am not concerned much about the offense, other than key players staying healthy. The defense, I have big concerns about. The 4-3 defense is not so much about tricking your opponents but rather outplaying them. I'm not sure they have the menfolk up front to do it. And Cushing will be gone for 4 games (not aided by all the injuries in the linebacker group). And if the line can't stop the run or hassle the passer, then it will get very ugly in the young secondary.
I'm not writing off the season due to one preseason game. But it wouldn't be bad for Texans staffers and players to get more of a hair-on-fire sense of urgency.
If you watch the America's Game series of shows on the Super Bowl champions, most of them had moments in their winning seasons where people wrote them off. Where they faced some sorts of adversities. And in retrospect, most of those teams talked about how those down moments made them better. (Now for most teams that face bad stuff, bad is just bad, and doesn't lead to a Super Bowl, but hindsight is a winner's friend).
I'm very curious to see the first/second teams in the game against the Cowboys. I have no predictions at all. The Cowboys have had their own struggles this off-season.
The best cure for panic, anger and angst is to listen to The Smiths. Why? Compared to Morrissey's songs, your life is just great. Here's a couple of appropriate post game tunes, and then you can get over it all, and get ready for the Texans first home preseason game.
Please feel free to use the comments for group therapy on these issues.


Reds and naturals with contrasting piping.
This single-breasted cut for an open neckline to showcase what lies beneath and the notch lapels are slim enough that they won't drown you. ————— SWANK #menswear #bespoke Classic Plaid Coat online now @ swank-a-porter.com or contact up through bio for bespoke and made to order pieces.
130's 150's 160's 결혼의달 4월이네요. 의미있는 수트가 되도록 이쁘게 지어 드리겠습니다.🙏🙏🙏 . . . . . . . . .


text:
UAB vs Western Kentucky Final Score: Blazers Hold On To Win Shootout
Lots of offense to go around, but only one win.
By Dan Harralson Oct 5, 2014, 11:16am EDT
Share All sharing options for: UAB vs Western Kentucky Final Score: Blazers Hold On To Win Shootout
Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports
The Blazers defeated Western Kentucky in a 42-39 shootout Saturday in Bowling Green, Ken. UAB did so by gaining 591 yards on offense and improved their record to 3-2 and 1-1 in Conference USA play.
UAB's offense showcased running back Jordan Howard with a career-high 183 yards and two TDs. Quarterback Cody Clements completed 22 of 25 passes for 300 yards and a pair of touchdowns while throwing one INT. Maudrecus Humphrey reeled in eight catches for 93 yards.
Head coach Bill Clark has preached offensive tempo and taking what the defense allows his offense to take - and that worked to the script against Western Kentucky.
"This was something we talked about that we weren't going to look at the score and we were going to keep playing and that's easy to say," Clark said after the game. "But they really did it. To come in there at halftime and to be down but to keep fighting and keep making adjustments.
Western Kentucky was offensively productive, as well. The Hilltoppers racked up 503 total yards and were productive on the ground and through the air.
"Their offense is so multiple," UAB linebacker Jake Ganus said after the victory. "It's very tough to defend. They got from two tight ends one lay to five receivers the next. The biggest thing for us is just communication, every talking to each other, getting calls, getting lined up and then playing football."
UAB returns home October 11 for a contest with North Texas. It will be homecoming week on the Southside of Birmingham and kickoff is slated for 2:30.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
NISSAN TEATRO CONCEPT
Lauryn Corbett
5 Electric Cars We're Really Excited For In 2021
Emma Longhurst
Aston Martin Lagonda: Weird Car of The Month
Callum Jones
Aston Martin's New F1 Team
Andy Hancock
HYBRID SUPERCAR
ELECTRIC SUPERCAR
TUNED/MODIFIED CARS
OLD SCHOOL CLASSIC
(VIDEO) 70 Years of Ferrari
Iddy Mendbayar
CLASSIC CARS, SUPERCARS, VIDEOS
Can you Really Live with A Hummer?
Connor Newman
(VIDEO) BMW X7 vs Mercedes G-Class
Throwback Thursday: Modified VW Golf GTi at the 2015 Modified Nationals
(VIDEO) Motor Vision Awards 2018 – Who Will Win?
(VIDEO) McLaren Senna vs Motocross bikes
(VIDEO) Restored Austin Mini Cooper
SILVERSTONE CLASSICS 2015
Tyrone Saliba
The Fast Show 'Lite' 2020: Show Gallery
JapShow 'Lite' 2020: Show Gallery
Don't Miss The 2020 Peter Best Drive-It Day!
MOTOR-VISION AWARDS
Motor-Vision Award News
Track day Insurance
How An Electric Car Makes For More Enjoyable Road Trips
BLOG, ELECTRIC CARS, LATEST NEWS
Range may be an issue, but everything else seems to be just perfect
They say electric cars aren't made for long journeys, but we're ready to argue that the opposite is true. In fact, we could go one step further and even say that most EVs are actually much more enjoyable to drive over long distances than ordinary petrol and diesel cars!
One of our previous Motor-Vision Award winners has been very busy this year travelling all around England and Wales in an electric car. Lucy won our annual competition last year when she pitched her 'Are We There Yet Mum?' project idea, which was made up of a 'green tour of Britain' in an electric vehicle to both promote eco-friendly motoring and to also teach her two young sons more about the environment.
Whilst travelling all around, covering a distance of over 1,100 miles, Lucy and co. spent a good amount of time on motorways in their BMW i3s and learned a lot about what it's like to really go on a road trip in an EV. Visiting sites such as The Eden Project, Kew Gardens and the Centre For Alternative Technology in Wales, each journey was a long stretch, sometimes up to 174 miles in distance!
So, why exactly are road trips more enjoyable in EVs than they are in petrol or diesel cars? Well for one, they're usually more spacious. Thanks to the differences in the nature of EVs they can usually afford to have more space in both the front and rear of the cars. This is because electric cars don't have gears so even RWD examples such as the i3 don't need a transmission tunnel, therefore freeing up space in the car.
Another thing that electric cars don't need is engines, which gives the manufacturers even more space to play with when making the car. This is why a lot of EVs have a very decent amount of room within them, making long car journeys that little bit less unbearable.
Speaking of engines, one thing you don't have to deal with whilst cruising on the motorway in an EV is engine noise. It doesn't matter that you're driving a powerful Tesla Model S that can do 0-60mph because it doesn't have a crazy-loud V8 under the bonnet, but rather a set of almost-silent electric motors. The only kind of droning noise you'll have to bear is the sound from the tyres and of course the noise coming from your kids.
Although engine noise isn't something you usually think about or even notice, it's also one of those things that you don't realise how bad it is until it's gone. Lucy said, "it literally makes no noise at very low speeds and hardly any until your foot is down and even then, the interior noise is so much less than with an ICE car.".
One of the major downfalls of driving an electric car can be the small range that they have, with some cars such as older models of BMW i3 having a range of fewer than 100 miles. However, one could even be as bold to say that this is not an obstacle but in fact a good thing. Driving fatigue is dangerous, after all, and is responsible for countless accidents each and every year. Stopping for a 30-minute charging break at some services, having a coffee and letting your car charge sounds like a good idea to us! You could even have a power nap in your car, as your car has a power nap.
One last thing that could also make driving electric cars for long periods of time more pleasant is the smooth, linear acceleration. There are no gears in EVs meaning no shifting is necessary – it's just push-and-go. With manual cars, you'll have to deal with changing gears yourself and with automatics drivers have to get used to some slightly 'juddery' changes unless you have the latest 7-speed auto. These problems vanish with electric cars as there are no gears whatsoever meaning from start to end, acceleration is buttery smooth with no hiccups, perfect for driving for long periods of time!
Let us know your thoughts on EV road trips in the comments. Also, if you enjoyed this, you can read more about our MVA winner Lucy more on our post here or on Lucy's own website and be sure to follow her on Facebook as well!
Like What You've Read?
For more articles like this, receive our weekly e-newsletter, including partner deals and all things motoring, register your email below.
Please note: You cannot subscribe to Motor-Vision unless you put a tick in the checkbox below to indicate have read and agreed to our privacy policy.
Email email@example.co.uk
I have read and agree with Motor-Vision's Terms, Conditions and Privacy Policy.
electric carsMotor-Vision Awards 2018road trips
Doc: "The way I see it, if you're gonna build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?"
Subscribe to Motor-Vision via Email
Enter your email address to subscribe to Motor-Vision and receive notifications of new posts by email.
BestCarFinder
Grove & Dean MotorSport
Performance Direct
This year is set to be an interesting one in terms of new EVs! Some say electric cars aren't exciting but that bel...
An angular, retrofuturistic, hulking saloon by Aston Martin. The Aston Martin Lagonda was physically huge, incredibl...
Will Aston Martin's F1 team be a force to be reckoned with? Aston Martin is returning to Formula One this year to ...
Brexit + Lockdown Shakes The UK Car Industry
Matthew Collett
The dynamic duo proves a nuisance for the automotive industry In 2020, the car industry suffered widespread shutdown...
Tesla Now Worth More Than 10 Biggest Automakers, Combined
Tesla's market value is now worth more than the next 10 biggest manufacturers, including Toyota, VW Group and more. ...
Pagani Huayra Tricolore Hypercar
Sean Neylon
The first thing I notice about the Pagani Huayra Tricolore is the perfectly angled Italian national colours that stripe...
Motor-Vision.co.uk is a motoring news blog bringing you the latest features, stories and information from the motoring world.
Email: _@motor-vision.co.uk
Motor-Vision ©2020 All Rights Reserved.


Geisha - Top Free Slots Online.
Play Geisha at William Hill Vegas and get £25 Free, New Player Bonus.
Fond of online slots for fun but currently looking for a unique and refreshing game that will make you completely charmed? The Geisha slot machine is what you need to check out. It is a game of great attraction on the internet and there are lots of reasons why. Powered by the famous online casino soft provider- Aristocrat, this fantastic 5-reel, 20-line wheel of fortune creates a powerful gaming experience and can bring you tons of amazement combined with wonderful rewards. By the way, Geisha free online slot has a Japanese theme, so get ready to meet some cute theme related icons, such as geisha, of course, dragons, pretty lotus flowers, and the birds. You will like its wonderful graphics, vibrant and mystical design, stunning animations, attractive audio effects, and an array of functions.


Tire Information Systems - Good for Safety, Good for the Environment.
Driving safety and driving comfort are directly related to the condition of the tires. Approx. 40% of all sudden tire breakdowns, for example, are due to underinflated tires. The highly accurate systems developed by Continental permanently monitor the tire's inflation pressure and reliably alert the driver in the event of a loss of pressure. In this way our Tire Information Systems help eliminate a frequent cause of accidents to enhance driving safety. In addition to this, they lower carbon dioxide emissions and reduce fuel consumption. If a car's tires are underinflated by 0.3 bar, the vehicle will likely consume 1.5 percent more fuel and thus release a correspondingly higher amount of carbon dioxide emissions. Today a lot of vehicles already include Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems as standard equipment. These systems will make their data available to other vehicle systems – the braking system, for example. With our product portfolio we are, therefore, very well positioned to tackle future requirements and make motoring even safer, eco-friendlier, more comfortable and tire management easier for the driver.
Our Tire Information Systems are based on a flexible platform with scalable functions and as few system components as possible.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) measures the pressure inside a tire directly, transmits the reading and displays it.
Our electronic-Tire Information System (eTIS) is a revolution for advanced tire information and cutting edge performance.
Continental's Clip Valve Sensor measures the pressure and temperature inside the tire.
Continental's Metal Valve Sensor measures the pressure and temperature inside the tire.
The Filling Assistant supports the driver with the action of filling tire pressure to the correct pressure using visuals or audio feedback.


Many of today's seniors live on fixed incomes that may not cover all of their living expenses. Since housing is among the costliest of living expenses, seniors may seek financial relief in the form of cheap senior apartments or other specialized low income housing.
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development provides rental assistance for income qualifying seniors in a number of ways. Contact your local Public Housing Agency for information on public housing in your area.
The Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as Section 8, helps with low incoming housing for seniors by providing housing vouchers that pay for all or part of a senior's rent. Section 8 vouchers can also be used to make payments on a home that is owned as opposed to rented. This option makes home ownership more attainable for seniors with limited financial resources.
Seniors may also search for privately owned subsidized housing, in which private apartment owners receive assistance from HUD, allowing them to offer lower rents to low income seniors. Privately owned subsidized housing may offer seniors a helpful option if there are long waiting lists for government subsidized housing.
Senior apartments and senior communities offer age-restricted housing and may be priced more affordably for low income seniors. Transportation services, recreational programs, meals and housekeeping may be offered free or at reduced prices. Rates and availability vary by location and need.
To qualify for subsidized housing, there is generally an age requirement, as well as requirements regarding income. Seniors with disabilities and homeless seniors may take priority in some circumstances.
For seniors who do not qualify for low income housing, creative alternatives exist. Tiny houses, mobile homes or living with relatives may work well.
Gathering proof of income, social security card and a photo ID are good first steps in the process of securing affordable senior living arrangements. Next, contact the local Department of Housing and Urban Development and discuss available options. Having income information on hand helps answer qualifying questions likely to be asked when contacting HUD.


Manuals and User Guides for Samsung HW-M4500. We have 3 Samsung HW-M4500 manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual Samsung HW-M4500 User Manual (444 pages)... Bluetooth connectivity is also built into the soundbar for wireless audio streaming from devices like MP3 players, smartphones, and tablets. The HW-M4500 features a curved design to match the aesthetics of curved displays. Additionally, this soundbar is compatible with Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel audio.
The Samsung 260W 2.1-Channel Curved Soundbar w/ Wireless Subwoofer is the perfect match for your curved TV. Amazing sound with a beautifully soft curved design, the Soundbar is the perfect match for your Samsung Curved TV.... The Samsung HW-M4500 was tested by CHOICE in 2018. Buying guide for soundbars How to buy the best soundbar A soundbar is a compact and cheaper alternative to a multi-speaker home theatre set-up.
Ultra clean view. Analyzing original content with an advanced algorithm, Ultra Clean View gives you higher quality images with less distortion. Enjoy the clear picture.... By connecting with ease to your compatible phone or tablet with Bluetooth, you'll be able to instantly add atmosphere to a party or to wind down after work. And if you�ve got music saved on your device�s internal memory, you can fill a room with all of your favourites at the press of a button.
Manuals and User Guides for Samsung HW-M4500. We have 3 Samsung HW-M4500 manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual Samsung HW-M4500 User Manual (444 pages)... � In Bluetooth connection mode, the Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the Soundbar and the Bluetooth device exceeds 10 meters. � The Soundbar automatically turns off after 5 minutes in the Ready state.
� In Bluetooth connection mode, the Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the Soundbar and the Bluetooth device exceeds 10 meters. � The Soundbar automatically turns off after 5 minutes in the Ready state.
The technology of Bluetooth or BLE is attuned with speakers, keyboards, headsets and there is much more that we feel the need to connect to sometimes and pair our devices with them. Read How to Pair and UnPair Bluetooth device in iPhone for step by step details how we can pair our devices.
Ultra clean view. Analyzing original content with an advanced algorithm, Ultra Clean View gives you higher quality images with less distortion. Enjoy the clear picture.


text:
Experts call for more active prevention of tooth decay for children's teeth
A dentist's drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children's teeth, a new study has concluded
Three-year trial comparing three treatment strategies for tooth decay in children's teeth finds no evidence to suggest that conventional fillings are more successful than sealing decay into teeth, or using preventive methods alone
FiCTION is the largest study to date comparing options for treating children's tooth decay, with 1,144 children, their parents, and 72 NHS dental clinics in the UK involved
43% of those participating in the study experienced toothache or dental infection regardless of the dental treatment received
All three different ways of treating decay were acceptable to children, parents and dental professionals
Findings from a major dental trial suggest that preventing tooth decay from occurring in the first place is the most effective way for parents to help avoid pain and infection from decay in their children's teeth.
A three-year study comparing three different treatment options for tooth decay in children's teeth, led by dentists from the Universities of Dundee, Newcastle, Sheffield, Cardiff, Queen Mary University of London and Leeds, has found no evidence to suggest that conventional fillings are more effective than sealing decay into teeth, or using prevention techniques alone, in stopping pain and infection from tooth decay in primary teeth.
The FiCTION trial, the largest of its kind to date, also found that 450 children who took part in the study experienced tooth decay and pain, regardless of which kind of dental treatment they received.
Professor Nicola Innes, Chair of Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Dundee and lead author on the paper published today, said, "Our study shows that each way of treating decay worked to a similar level but that children who get tooth decay at a young age have a high chance of experiencing toothache and abscesses regardless of the way the dentist manages the decay.
"What is absolutely clear from our trial is that the best way to manage tooth decay is not by drilling it out or sealing it in - it's by preventing it in the first place."
During the study, more than 1,140 children between the ages of three and seven with visible tooth decay were recruited by dentists working in one of 72 dental clinics throughout the country. One of three treatment approaches was then chosen randomly for each child's dental care for the duration of the trial, which was up to three years.
The first approach avoided placing any fillings and aimed to prevent new decay by reducing sugar intake, ensuring twice-daily brushing with fluoridated toothpaste, application of fluoride varnish and placing of fissure sealants on the first permanent molar (back) teeth.
The second option involved drilling out tooth decay, which was based upon what has been considered the standard "drill and fill" practice for more than 50 years together with preventive treatments. The third treatment strategy was a minimally invasive approach where tooth decay was sealed in under a metal crown or a filling to stop it progressing together with preventive treatments.
The main trial findings, published in the Journal of Dental Research found no evidence to suggest that any of the treatment strategies were better than another in terms of making a difference in children's experience of pain or infection, quality of life or dental anxiety between groups. All three different ways of treating decay were acceptable to children, parents and dental professionals.
Sealing-in with preventive treatment was most likely to be considered the best way of managing children's decay if society are willing to pay a minimum of £130 to avoid an episode of pain or infection.
Professor Anne Maguire, Chair of Preventive Dentistry at Newcastle University and one of the co-chief investigators said, "The FiCTION findings have focused attention again on the need to prevent dental decay before it begins but also provided some reassurance that if decay does develop in a child's mouth, there are a number of treatment options available which can be tailored to the clinical and behavioural needs of an individual child."
Professor Gail Douglas, Chair of Dental Public Health at the University of Leeds and one of the chief investigators, said, "All of the children in our study were chosen to take part because they already had tooth decay and unfortunately even with lots of care and attention from the dentist once children have decay, there's quite a chance that it will cause further problems.
"The good news, however, is that tooth decay can be prevented. Brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste, especially last thing before bedtime, avoiding sugary drinks and snacks between meals and seeing a dentist regularly are all small habits that can help boost the overall health of your teeth."
Scotland's Chief Dental Officer, Tom Ferris, said, "FiCTION highlights the importance of preventing tooth decay in our youngest children. I believe the key to success in prevention lies within families and communities; for this reason, Scottish Government launched the Oral Health Community Challenge Fund for Third Sector organisations working alongside families living in our most disadvantaged areas. The activities from these projects complements our mainstream Childsmile work in education and health settings."
The FICTION study was funded by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
Press Office, University of Dundee
press@dundee.ac.uk
Story category
Public interest, Research


text:
Business Vietnam success in foiling hack shows risk of Swift connection
Vietnam success in foiling hack shows risk of Swift connection
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 09:00 Email Print
A man rides a motorcycle past the Vietnamese commercial Tien Phong bank in Hanoi May 13, 2016. Photo: Reuters
Vietnam's central bank probes hacking attempt on TPBank
Vietnam bank says thwarted SWIFT messaging fraud attempt
Bangladesh Bank remains compromised months after heist: forensics report
A foiled hacking attack on a small Vietnamese bank may have been a practice run for an $81 million cyber assault on Bangladesh's account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and points to vulnerabilities in how banks connect to the Swift interbank messaging system.
Vietnam's Tien Phong Commercial Joint Stock Bank, known as TPBank, informed the country's regulators on Monday that it had fended off a fraudulent transfer request late last year for more than 1 million euros ($1.13 million). The request came through a third-party service that the bank used to connect to the Swift interbank messaging system, the Hanoi-based lender told the central State Bank of Vietnam. The regulator said it's investigating, though the incident didn't result in any losses.
"What cyber criminals have been trying to do is focus on banks that might be using outdated versions of Swift or third-party vendor software," said Kenneth Wong, cyber security leader of PricewaterhouseCoopers China and Hong Kong, calling the Vietnam attack "most likely" a warm-up for the Bangladesh incident. "There's always a race between software companies and hackers."
Suspicious link
Banks are also vulnerable if workers simply click on a suspicious link that places malware on workstations used to make monetary transfers, he said.
"The Swift payment system is only as strong as the operational controls built and enforced around it," said Mark Williams, a lecturer at Boston University and author of "Uncontrolled Risk" on the rise and fall of Lehman Brothers. He blamed "a lack of strong policies and procedures" for increased vulnerabilities.
In February, Bangladesh lost $81 million after its central bank was infected with malware, according to Mohammed Farashuddin, chief of the government panel on the Bangladesh Bank heist. He pointed the finger at Swift and also said the Federal Reserve Bank of New York didn't conduct enough due diligence.
"The Vietnam case shows that the global banking system is vulnerable to cyber attacks, and we should make a global effort to prevent these attacks," Bangladesh Bank spokesman Subhankar Saha said Monday.
Swift has warned users that it was aware of several similar cases, and last week it said that the Bangladesh heist was carried out by malware infecting a PDF reader used by a customer to check statements. In its warning Friday, Swift said customers using PDF reader applications to check confirmation messages should take particular care. Hundreds of billions of dollars are moved internationally through the Swift system every day.
Matching malware
U.K.-based security firm BAE Systems Plc said in a blog post that malware samples uploaded from Bangladesh and Vietnam are a match, and that the hacks also match a third breach, the 2014 attack on Sony Pictures.
"Looking at it broad base, the Vietnam attack, Bangladesh attack, and going back to Sony, there could be indicators telling us that it's a very syndicated and sophisticated attack," said Bill Taylor-Mountford, vice president for the Asia-Pacific region at LogRhythm Inc., a security intelligence company. "The malware looks very similar."
Emerging-market risks
Banks in developing countries such as Vietnam are prime candidates for such attacks and are vulnerable because they often lack the resources to build technological firewalls against hackers, said Alan Pham, chief economist at VinaCapital Group in Ho Chi Minh City.
"When I look at banks across Asia, most of them are unprepared for these types of attacks," said Bryce Boland, chief technology officer for the Asia-Pacific region at FireEye Inc., a malware and network-threat protection system, which has a team hired to conduct a forensics investigation into the Bangladesh heist.
Yet TPBank, a closely held bank with assets of just $3.4 billion at the end of 2015, managed to thwart the hacker's assault during the fourth quarter of last year, the bank said in an e-mailed statement. Hackers may have installed malware into the third-party software the bank used to use to connect to the Swift system, it said, citing information from Swift. The bank has stopped using the third-party vendor's service and now deploys its own technology with stronger security to connect directly with Swift, it said, without identifying the vendor.
Best Internet product
TPBank was deemed to have the Best Internet Banking Product in the country in the annual Asian Banker awards this year.
"Tien Phong is a small bank but equipped with techniques that are modern and sophisticated enough to foil the hacking attempt, successfully preventing the bank from losing money," said Le Manh Hung, Vietnam central bank's head of banking technology department.
Vietnam's central bank alerted the country's lenders to increase surveillance, Hung said.
"The tide has changed and systemic risk issues are rapidly being redefined to include infrastructure," said Peter Hahn, banking professor at London's Institute of Financial Services at IFS University College. "Slowly but surely, the world is coming to realize that the back office of banks and central banks is now part of the front office."
Vietnam's regulators will face more pressure to increase Internet financial security as the country becomes more integrated into the global economy, said Trinh Nguyen, a Hong Kong-based senior economist for emerging Asia at Natixis SA.
"As hackers become more sophisticated," she said, "more talent is also needed from a regulatory point of view to deter losses."
Swift interbank messaging system TPBank cyber-security
Japanese fashion retailer Miniso comes to Vietnam
The chain plans 12 stores this year and 200 by 2021
Uber must pay tax for drivers in Vietnam: finance ministry
German companies eye young solar energy market in Vietnam
Emerging markets in longest slump since june as volatility jumps
Vinamilk seeks to buy second U.S. dairy company in growth push


You may have heard that Detroit recently emerged from bankruptcy. If you don't live in or near Detroit, you may have heard more about the bad things than the good things. But there are signs of new life budding all around us (even if winter is setting in). One of those buds is the prospect of a truly regional transit system. People have been trying for forty years to create something that would work. That day has finally come. The State established a Regional Transit Authority. A CEO was hired. Conversations have begun. The future looks bright. Yes, there is a major hurdle lying on the horizon. To create a regional transit system will require funding, because transit systems don't survive on fares alone. It takes tax money to sustain the system, but whether we use the system or not we benefit. Businesses benefit because their workers and their customers can get to where they need to go. Educational institutions, hospitals, churches can benefit. Riders young and old benefit.
Unfortunately regional politics have often stood in the way of creating a system that would lift the region.
As a pastor I believe transit is a moral issue. The Metro Coalition of Congregations is one of the leaders in raising the moral side of the question. I serve as the President of the coalition, which is a project of the Harriet Tubman Center. Our transit task force, which began under the leadership of two young adults from the congregation I serve, and now is chaired by my colleague, the Rev. Louise Ott, laid the ground work for now two important summits. The first was held in June at the Detroit Zoo with the moniker "Better Transit, Better Business." This morning we held a second summit, where we heard from the chair of the RTA Board and the new CEO Michael Ford. We heard from leaders of four educational institutions in the region. We heard from an expert in laying out campaigns to achieve the goal of successful transit systems. We pledged our commitment to working together to accomplish the goal. Rev. Kevin Turman, the Chair of the Board of the Harriet Tubman Center and a leader in the Detroit Clergy Group and I as President of MCC pledged to gather clergy and religious leaders from across the region to pursue this cause. My hope and prayer is that this effort to achieve a reliable transit system connecting all points of the region can help build bridges across the divides present in this region. One word that we heard as a criticism of the event was that while Millennials were talked about on the program, they weren't on the program -- we will make every effort to address that next time!!
Transit is a moral issue. In North Carolina the Moral Monday Movement began with a handful of people gathering at the state house who were concerned about justice. It took time, but that handful grew, week by week, a few persons at a time, until there were thousands gathering to make their voices heard. A similar movement is being born in the faith communities of this region. We also began with a handful, but little by little the numbers are growing. We are watching and talking and most of we're praying that the leaders of our communities, whether in the government or in the business sector will purse the common good. Today we have come to give our support to the development of a reliable and affordable regional public transit system. Even as I am speaking clergy are encircling the room. We come from the city and the suburbs lending our voices to the cause we've been talking about today. We are going to stay on this task until we reach success.
We know that the road ahead will be difficult. Many people must be convinced that this is a worthy endeavor. They want their tax dollars spent wisely. No more bridges to nowhere. But though there will be skepticism and cynicism to be overcome, we believe that the path forward is the right one. If you're living in the region and you read this, won't you join me in this work. If you live outside the region and you read this, won't you pray for us. Detroit is on the mend. And by Detroit I mean both the city itself and its suburbs!


Project managers don't have to be left out in the cold when a company moves to agile development. Here are some tips for how a project manager can contribute to the company's success.
Many software development teams seem to be adopting or intending to adopt agile methodology. While there is no shortage of articles on best practices to implement this philosophy, every agile journey is different and so is every individual experience. Agile is a refreshing change from waterfall, but to avoid falling back into a waterfall mentality, management teams must invest the time, both upfront and continuously, to coach and transition teams to stay in agile mode.


text:
Lawyers may have 'potentially relevant' info on Prince heirs
In this Nov. 22, 2015 file photo, Prince presents an award at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- A Minnesota law firm may have "potentially relevant" information for determining who should inherit Prince's estate, a judge said in an order released Wednesday that didn't hint at what that information might be, though one expert said it's probably not a will.
Carver County Judge Kevin Eide gave permission to Minneapolis law firm Henson & Efron, which formerly represented Prince, to privately share its information with Bremer Trust, the special administrator overseeing Prince's estate.
The order, dated July 6 but not released until Wednesday, said Henson & Efron "might possess confidential information potentially relevant to the determination of the appropriate beneficiaries" of the musician's estate. It gave no details about that information.
Prince died in April of an accidental drug overdose. No will has surfaced for how to divide his fortune, which the special administrator has said could be worth up to $300 million. The court hasn't ruled on whether his siblings and half-siblings or other potential relatives should be designated as his heirs, or whether a handful of people who've made unverified claims that Prince might be their father have valid claims to his estate.
Attorneys for Bremer Trust and Henson & Efron didn't immediately return calls seeking comment.
Judith Younger, an estate law professor at the University of Minnesota Law School who isn't involved in the case, said whatever the new information is, "it's probably something less than a will." Any lawyer holding a valid will for Prince would have been legally obligated to produce it sooner, assuming they knew they had it, she said.
It's possible that Prince once had a will but revoked it, it could be a draft will that was never executed or it could have been something as simple as a conversation involving Prince's lawyers, Younger said. But she added that it's hard to see how anything like that could have a legal effect if it wasn't properly written and executed.
"It's very strange, isn't it? Very mysterious," she said with a laugh.
Eide's order allows the trust company and the law firm to discuss the information, which Eide said is considered confidential under attorney-client privilege and other protections, but any resulting submissions to the court must be filed under seal.
It wasn't immediately clear how long Henson & Efron represented Prince, who changed lawyers frequently throughout his career. But the firm represented him in his 2006 divorce from Manuela Testolini Nelson.
arts & entertainmentprince
Copyright © 2020 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.


AND the Pittsburgh Historical Music Society Orchestra with period instruments & dress.
Headlining Friday night's concert is the popular Pittsburgh group the Allegheny Drifters, singing Appalachian-inspired music. Saturday's headline group is the exciting Cello Fury, bringing high energy and new perspectives to heritage music.
Husband/wife acoustic duo that pairs Scott's free-spirited playing with Rosanna's soulful vocals. Makes for a fun, dynamic performance for audiences!
Powerful Bluegrass - breakdowns, ballads, banjo, fiery fiddle & sweet mountain harmonies!
Part sing-along, part concert, a family-friendly event invites attendees to share their voices in the singing of old songs, in the spirit of parlor music-making of a by-gone era.
Perfect marriage between early American folk music and contemporary folk singing. Performing for over 20 years, mostly folk, traditional, celtic instrumental music and vocals.
Brings to life music of western PA's past by performing 18th and 19th century music. Perform in period dress and perform with period instruments or reproductions of those instruments.
Program incorporates elements of early 20th century American pop and jazz tunes, as well as some works by well-known French songwriters.
18th and early 19th century authentic sound and costume created by use of period instruments including violin, viola, cello, viol de gamba, bass, harp, wooden flutes, bassoon, & percussion.
"...Featuring Traditional Music of SW PA - the tunes flow forth pulsing with an immediacy that is infused with respect, moving the listener with their immortality."
All-volunteer, group of 4-string banjo enthusiasts providing clap-along, sing-along, traditional and family friendly entertainment to Western Pennsylvania.
Five piece, progressive bluegrass band that specializes in originals and country and rock covers. 3 CDs of original music, 30 minute TV, & played several major festivals over the last 10 years.
A cello rock powerhouse featuring three cellists and a drummer, Cello Fury's original music combines the symphonic sounds of the cello with driving rock beats.
Soulful folk and bluegrass with soaring vocal harmonies.
Recreates traditional American music–Appalachian and Old Time songs and authentic music from the US Civil War era (in period costume).
Family band performs unique variety of traditional bluegrass, gospel bluegrass, Celtic, and folk styles & has played regularly for the major bluegrass festivals in western Pennsylvania.
Award-winning band performs traditional and original Appalachian-inspired repertoire, with rich vocal harmonies and lush support of fiddle, guitar, banjos, harmonium and cello.
Classic old time, blues, and country take the listener on a climb up and down Appalachia, reviving the sound of hillbilly blues with three of the region's top folk musicians.
"acoustic buffet" of traditional American and original folk, ol' time mountain music, bluegrass and gospel tunes, as well as coal mining songs of Northeast Pennsylvania preceded by their origin.


text:
The Right Data
The Right Analysis
The Right Culture
Download pdf Gallup 2018 Global Emotions Report
Gallup 2018 Global Emotions Report
See the current snapshot of people's daily feelings and emotions in more than 145 countries.
Did you learn or do something interesting yesterday?
If you said "yes," you're better off than the majority of the world. The 2018 Global Emotions Report tracks the feelings and emotions of more than 154,000 people in more than 145 countries.
While classic metrics and logistic models can only estimate how people are living their lives, the data in this report track this information directly from the people who are living them. This report, in its fourth year, offers leaders insights into the health of their societies that they cannot gather from economic measures alone. Find out how you compare with the rest of the world on these important measures.
People in war-torn Central African Republic score a
on Gallup's Negative Experience Index -- the worst score for any country.
Bangladeshis -- at
-- learned something interesting the previous day.
of people worldwide experienced a lot of enjoyment, smiled or laughed a lot, felt well rested and felt treated with respect yesterday.
Capturing the trends of hope -- or despair -- at the individual level provides the most valuable intelligence for global leaders to monitor the emotional temperatures of the people they lead.
The Gallup 2018 Global Emotions Report presents the results from Gallup's latest measurements of people's positive and negative daily experiences based on more than 154,000 interviews with adults in more than 145 countries in 2017. Take an in-depth look at what the world is truly experiencing.
Gallup World Poll
Download this report to learn:
how people's lives are going in 145+ countries and how they have changed over the past 10 years
which countries lead in positive and negative experiences, including laughter, rest, enjoyment, anger, stress and worry
how ongoing internal or external conflict could affect citizens' emotions
To receive an email with a link to download this report, please complete the form. Someone from Gallup may also contact you via email about your interest in this topic.


text:
Buhari not interested in peace, working to compromise election – Ezekwesili
January 6, 2019 Hope2019
By Hope2019
The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has expressed doubt over the willingness of President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure peace in the 2019 election.
She said this during a meeting with the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI), which are fielding a Joint International Elections Observer Mission.
The IRI and NDI high-level delegates are in Nigeria between December 14 and December 20, 2018 to meet with key stakeholders on the electoral process and assess the pre-election environment.
The delegation is led by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, former Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of African Affairs; Ambassador Lewis Lucke, Executive Vice President for the Middle East and Africa of Grainster LLC; John Tomaszewski, Regional Director for Africa at IRI; and Dickson Omondi, Kenya Resident Country Director at NDI.
The delegation met with the ACPN presidential candidate in Abuja before meeting with President Buhari.
Ezekwesili assured the delegation of promoting peace before and after the election.
She asked the delegation to caution the President against compromising the standard of the election.
"My entry into the presidential race is to win and provide the long elusive good governance to Nigerians so that our country and people will prosper, become stable and live in harmony," Ezekwesili said.
She said, "I have raised the bar in making 2019 an issue/value-based campaign and forced the dominant parties to start focusing on same. My candidacy is mobilising the citizens into a movement of enlightened voters who can make informed choices in the elections. My candidacy is creating a political disruption of the old extant order of a political class who have always seen politics as a means to personal wealth instead of service to the country and people.
"With my foray in politics, a new order of politicians and politically conscious citizens are emerging on the scene. Young people and women are the segment of the voting population that are most excited about my candidacy and are volunteering and donating to our campaign .
"As a well known protagonist for peace, I have signed the peace accord. I did not attend the original event due to failure of communication, but went over to the secretariat to immediately sign the accord the next day when the peace committee reached out to me with apologies and accepted its failure to duly communicate the event to me for attendance."
She added, "The delegation and the international community should join the Nigerian people to prevail on President Buhari to practicalise the peace accord with exemplary actions in order to build confidence in the process.
"The most crucial thing the President must do to build the confidence of all contestants and the Nigerian people is to sign the Electoral Amendment Bill 2018 into law. Should he fail to do so, we must encourage the National Assembly to override the President and enact the bill to an Act."
Ezekwesili warned that the use of security officers to compromise the election may lead to danger in the country.
She said, "The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Offices must take due cognizance and avert the danger that the military and police establishments have become to our democracy as was evident in the Osun and Ekiti elections.
"The security forces must be pulled out of the co-opted involvement in our elections, which in those two gubernatorial elections disenfranchised many voters.
"Nigerians want a new direction and the President must avoid actions that suggest he wishes to suppress the aspiration of the people in the 2019 elections. Any action of the President that aims at giving him an advantage in the February elections amounts to political corruption since he is using his political power for personal gain as a candidate."
On the challenges she is facing as a female presidential candidate, she said, "It is mixed. Some are still resistant to the idea of female political leadership. However, many more Nigerians are calling for a gender neutral election of anyone who can solve the complex problems that matter to them. They say things like, 'We know Ezekwesili's track record when she was in government and we trust her to govern the country well. It does not matter that she is a woman. What matter is that she will get the job done'.
"Campaign finance is a major constraint for all female contestants who lack the deep pockets that their male opponents have built up in diverse manners. My campaign has innovated ways to achieve more with less. We have also maximised the use of volunteers to achieve more than our wealthy opponents."
On his part, the NDI/IRI head of delegation, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, said the visit was to ensure a free and fair election in Nigeria.
"The delegation would like to gauge the thoughts of contestants and their level of preparation for the upcoming elections in 2019 because your insights will be most useful for the delegates' understanding of the political environment in Nigeria ahead of the 2019 general elections.
"The delegation will make public statements and submit recommendations to the government in the course and at the end of their visit," he was quoted as saying in a press statement on Wednesday.
About Hope2019
More by Hope2019
The Role Of Education In Transforming Society: Bridging the Literacy Gap Together
November 5, 2018 - by Hope2019
Hope2019 kicks against security chiefs presence at the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally
December 2, 2018 - by Hope2019
Ezekwesili urges Nigerians to vote against bad leadership
January 6, 2019 - by Hope2019
Why I am Running
Profile & Record
©2019 Oby Ezekwesili | Designed by Akanka


Professional large cardioids condenser mic is with high sensitivity and clear voice, which is with round ring indicator. Function of howling suppression; When mic is turned on, internal speaker is turned off automatically. It's free for users to adjust address for each unit in order to do installation easily.
Anti-RF hose with patented tech. is to cancel murmurs.
Stylish appearance catching the trend.
Unique design of mic cover is to cancel impact sound in low frequency without wind shield.
Professional large cardioids condenser mic is with high sensitivity and clear voice, which is with round ring indicator.
With function of howling suppression; When mic is turned on, internal speaker is turned off automatically.
It's built in speaker and headset jack with volume control.
Units do cascade via 8 core air plug.
Each unit has 2m 8 core air cable covered by foil, which avoids interference by strong electromagnetic wave.
It's free for users to adjust address for each unit in order to do installation easily.
Unit is powered up by controller at DC 24V.
Chairman unit has right to manage the order of the whole conference.
The connection location of chairman unit is not limited.
Connection way is "Hand in hand" in order to be installed and maintain conveniently.


text:
Myrmarachne laurentina este o specie de păianjeni din genul Myrmarachne, familia Salticidae, descrisă de Bacelar, 1953. Conform Catalogue of Life specia Myrmarachne laurentina nu are subspecii cunoscute.

Referințe

Myrmarachne

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Why You Should Eat Mindfully — & How To Do It
Well + Good
Photographed by Julia Stotz.
Whether you're a green juice junkie, a SoulCycle addict, or just trying to maintain a working relationship with your skinny jeans, healthy living is always in style. So we've tapped the wellness masterminds at Well+Good — the go-to-site for cool, healthy-leaning women coast to coast — to keep you in-the-know.
Losing weight and eating well are the most popular New Year's resolutions year after year, and this healthy eating practice can help you achieve both and increase your success rate with other goals—like ditching toxic relationships and finding deeper happiness.
"We've all gotten so caught up in the habit of going through our day half asleep. We listen to what our body initially says and assume that's the right thing without taking a step back and asking 'Why do I want this? How will it make me feel?'" says meditation teacher and The Simple Truth Project founder Jeff Cannon. The key, he says, is learning to eat mindfully, a plan he outlines in his new download, The Mindful Diet.
"It's a wonderful gateway to exploring mindfulness on your own terms. When you start doing it in your meals, you'll start doing it in the office, your relationships — and the rest of your life," he explains.
In other words, tuning in to your own needs and intentions is a healthy strategy for both curing your addiction to mac n' cheese and to that guy who's no good for you — but it's easier to learn at the dinner table.
Where to start? Here are Cannon's three steps to eating (and eventually living) mindfully.
RELATED: How Meditation Can Give Your Sex Life A Boost
Photographed by Ingalls Photo.
1. Start To Notice The "Why"
Want to avoid that moment where you're halfway through your meal and you think, "Why the hell did I order this?" The first step to mindful eating is being more mindful of what's on your plate before you even put it there, or tuning in more clearly to what your body and mind are asking for. "It's about increasing your awareness of your own needs," Cannon says. "Am I ordering out of habit? Because it's easiest? Because I'm angry and frustrated and exhausted and it's out of emotion? Or, is it because it's been a long week and something light and protein-packed will keep me going?"
And, that doesn't mean you always have to come to the conclusion that your self-aware self wants kale, kale, kale (or beat yourself up if it wants french fries and a beer). "It's perfectly acceptable to say I'm exhausted, and I want a cheeseburger. Enjoy yourself, and at the end of it, forgive yourself. Part of the Mindful Diet is being aware that you're not going to be perfect."
2. Pause Before You Bite
Before you even pick up the fork, take a moment to focus on the plate in front of you. "Use all five senses as a way to slow yourself down and be more aware of whatever it is you're about to put in your mouth," Cannon says. "What do you see in front of you? Does it look good? Smell it. Does it smell fresh? Does it smell appetizing? Listen to it. Is it bubbling?"
And, take another mini-moment to acknowledge your surroundings and self before you dig in, too. Are you reveling in a beautiful dinner with a loved one at a Michelin-starred hotspot or eating a quick bowl of quinoa while watching Masters of Sex after a long day? All of these things contribute to how and what you eat.
RELATED: Three Drinks That Are Way Healthier Than Red Bull
3. Taste Like You Mean It
Once you do take a bite, let the food settle on your tongue before you swallow it, taking time to notice and savor the flavors and textures. Then, as you continue through the meal, acknowledge what else is going on in terms of your body and emotions.
"The second level becomes emotional. It's about becoming aware of how food makes you feel and how your body changes as a result of eating it," Cannon explains. "Is your stomach rumbling? Are you salivating? Is your body feeling satisfied, more content, less stressed? Start associating the emotions with what you're eating."
After a while, the level of awareness and consciousness will start to come naturally—at meal times and hopefully also in between.
This post was authored by Lisa Elaine Held.
Well + Good - How To Eat Mindfully
written by Well + Good
More from Diet & Nutrition
Should You Swap Your Regular Coffee For Green Coffee Extract?
As the cold brew versus iced coffee debate steeps on, there's another coffee-adjacent product that's trendy in its own right, especially among
Is The OMAD Diet The New Intermittent Fasting?
From the ketogenic diet to intermittent fasting, the internet churns out a never-ending supply of new diet trends that well-meaning people swear will
What To Eat When You're Falling Asleep At Your Desk
You drank a cold brew. You put on your favorite pump-up playlist. You even tried essential oils. And yet, you still feel like you could absolutely fall
7 Healthy Road Trip Snacks You Can Get At A Rest Stop
I have a theory that you can tell how good a road trip was based on the number of snacks you have to clean up when you finally get to your destination. Of
10 Healthy Smoothie Powders That Are Actually Worth Trying
It's no secret that we could all be down with a little more energy during the day, glowier skin, or a better night's sleep. But in the spirit of searching
Are "Fertility Foods" Real Or Too Good To Be True?
Welcome to The Fertility Spectrum, Refinery29's ongoing effort to educate women on their reproductive health, change the language surrounding
Does Kombucha Help You Poop?
Whether it's kale, oatmeal, or a cup of cold brew, most of us can pinpoint the foods and drinks that we know always make us have to go. There are a few
The Healthy Snacks To Have In Your Pantry For Late-Night Munchies
Whether you're heading home after a long night out, trying to fall asleep after binge-watching something scary, or just hungry after a sub-satisfying
How Vegan Diets Affect Your Workouts
During Tuesday's blowout record-breaking World Cup game, U.S. forward, Alex Morgan, scored five goals, helping the U.S. Women's National Team clinch the
Are You Allergic To These So-Called Histamine Foods?
Each day it seems like there's a new trendy food or substance in food that we get gaslit into believing we're all allergic or intolerant to. Lately, amid
Why It's Normal To Feel Less Hungry In The Summer
Long days at the beach. Road trips to a weekend getaway. Happy hours after work. Summer activities have the tendency to throw off your usually banal
Is Cow's Milk Actually Bad For You?
There's something about drinking a tall glass of plain cow's milk that can feel kind of creepy — or at the very least, bland and tasteless. Blame it on


text:
Joseph Chevillon (1849-1910) was a French physician and politician.

Early life
Joseph Chevillon was born on 21 March 1849 in Marseille, France. Both his father and his uncle were physicians. He was educated at the Lycée Thiers in Marseille. He then studied Medicine at the University of Paris.

He served in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871.

Career
Chevillon started his career as a physician in Marseille shortly after the war. He played a significant role in the cholera epidemic of 1884 in Marseille, serving on a committee to combat the disease. The epidemic led to a death toll of 1,777.

He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1885 to 1889, and from 1893 to 1902. He was far-left. He was an early supporter of General Georges Boulanger and he opposed retaliations against the Ligue des Patriotes.

Death
He died on 29 April 1910 in Marseille.

References

1849 births
1910 deaths
Physicians from Marseille
Politicians from Marseille
French republicans
Members of the 4th Chamber of Deputies of the French Third Republic
Members of the 6th Chamber of Deputies of the French Third Republic
Members of the 7th Chamber of Deputies of the French Third Republic
19th-century French physicians
University of Paris alumni
French military personnel of the Franco-Prussian War


text:
Die Vereinigung Deutscher Porzellanfabriken GmbH wurde 1900 in Berlin gegründet und bestand bis 1912.

Geschichte
Der Verband Deutscher Porzellangeschirrfabriken erließ eine Einladung zu einer Versammlung am 9. Juni 1899. Auf dieser Versammlung wurde die Gründung einer Vereinigung beschlossen. Am 25. Januar 1900 gründeten deutsche Porzellan-Fabrikanten die Vereinigung Deutscher Porzellanfabriken zur Hebung der Porzellan-Industrie GmbH. Das Stammkapital betrug 60.000 Mark. Ihr gehörten 1900 bereits 52 Fabriken an. Bis 1909 waren es noch 77 Fabriken. Eine Mitgliederliste findet sich in Band 18 der Keramischen Rundschau von 1910. Die Keramische Rundschau wurde von der Vereinigung Deutscher Porzellanfabriken GmbH herausgegeben. Folgende Firmen sind mit dem 1. Januar 1910 ausgeschieden: Eichhorn u. Bandorf in Elgersburg, Gräfl. Frankenberg'sche Porzellanfabrik in Tillowitz, Morgenroth & Co  in Gotha, Fritz Pfeffer in Gotha, Carl Schumann in Arzberg, Ernst Teichert in Meißen. Diese Vereinigung bestand von 1900 bis 1912.

Der Verband Deutscher Porzellangeschirr-Fabriken GmbH selbst bestand jedoch weiterhin. 1925 hatte er als Kartell der Porzellanindustrie 133 Mitglieder. Geschäftsführer waren 1925: Carl Tettenborn und Fritz Jaeger. 1930 hatte der Verband 107 Mitglieder, 1937 87 und 1941 117 Mitglieder.  Zweck des Verbandes war die Durchführung von Einrichtungen zur Hebung der Porzellan-Industrie, insbesondere die Erzielung angemessener Verkaufspreise durch Vereinbarung allgemeiner Verkaufs- und Zahlungsbedingungen für In- und Ausland sowie die Einführung von Maßnahmen zur Verhinderung von Überproduktion.

Mitglieder
Im Handbuch des Verbandes Deutscher Porzellangeschirr-Fabriken GmbH von 1922 befindet sich eine Liste mit 46 Firmen, die am 25. Januar 1900 den Gesellschaftsvertrag zur Gründung der Vereinigung Deutscher Porzellanfabriken zur Hebung der Porzellan-Industrie GmbH unterschrieben haben. Jedes Mitglied konnte von 1908 bis 1912 die Marke der Vereinigung und die ihm zugeteilte Betriebsnummer verwenden, um sein Porzellan entsprechend zu kennzeichnen. Die Namensliste der Firmen und ihre Betriebsnummer findet sich im Adressbuch der Keram-Industrie von 1910.

Marke
 1908 wurde eine Marke (VDP im Kreis) ins Reichswarenzeichenregister (RWZR) eingetragen. Diese Marke wurde von den Mitgliedsfirmen verwendet. Die Zahl unter der Marke ist die Mitgliedsnummer der Porzellanfabrik, die das jeweilige Porzellanstück hergestellt hat. Wahrscheinlich wurden die Mitgliedsnummern auch erst 1908 vergeben. Beispiele: Als unterglasur Pressmarke (Blindstempel) mit einer 15 darunter wurde sie auch ohne einen zusätzlichen Firmenstempel von der Porzellanfabrik Joseph Hohmann aus Düsseldorf-Derendorf verwendet. Als Stempelmarke (Grün aufglasur) mit einer 25 darunter wurde sie von der Porzellanfabrik Eduard Mühlenfeld in Eisenberg (Thüringen) verwendet.

Literatur
 Dieter Zühlsdorf: Markenlexikon, Porzellan- und Keramikreport 1885–1935. S. 473. Arnoldsche Verlagsanstalt, Stuttgart 1988, ISBN 3-925369-00-7.
 Ludwig Danckert: Handbuch des Europäischen Porzellans. Prestel, München – Berlin – London – New York,  ISBN 978-3-7913-3281-9, S. 61/62.
 Wilhelm Vershofen: Handbuch des Verbandes deutscher Porzellangeschirrfabriken GmbH., S. 12–14, 1922.
 Adressbuch der Keramindustrie 1910. Verlag: Der Sprechsaal, Müller & Schmidt, Coburg.S. 659–660
 Keramische Rundschau, Band 18, Berlin 1910, S. 37

Einzelnachweise

Gegründet 1900
Aufgelöst 1912
Wirtschaftsorganisation (Berlin)
Ehemaliges Unternehmen (Berlin)


text:
11-acre estate for sale in South Jersey
City official: Don't believe 700,000 crowd estimate for Eagles parade
Philadelphia and team officials offered a debriefing on the Super Bowl championship celebration
By John Kopp
Eagles Parade
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoice
The Philadelphia Eagles parade along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 20th Street during the Super Bowl championship parade, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.
A city official on Friday morning disputed a Daily News report that the Eagles parade was attended by 700,000 fans.
Dan Bradley, emergency operations director, said Philadelphia officials believe the crowd was larger than that figure, but lower than the higher numbers circulating on social media.
But he declined to put a number on it.
MORE ON THE EAGLES PARADE
Twitter, paradegoers react to Jason Kelce's fiery speech: 'Build him a statue'
At South Philly bars, the Eagles Super Bowl parade starts early
City, Eagles still determining cost of Super Bowl parade
"I think it's a moving target, but we do feel its likely higher than 700,000 people," Bradley said.
Gaining an accurate crowd count can be difficult based on various factors, including the time and the movement of individuals throughout the parade route.
City officials "focus entirely on safety and security and operations," Bradley said, leaving them with "very little time" to conduct accurate crowd counts.
"For us, really the measure of success is not the number of folks who attend, but the quality of the experience that we provided," Bradley said.
Police Commissioner Richard Ross, for his part, said more people attended the Eagles parade than the Phillies World Series parade in October 2008. Ross said he saw the crowds at both events.
"I'm not comfortable adding up numbers, but I can tell you there were clearly more people there yesterday," Ross said. "I walked from that Parkway scene all the way to the stadiums and back. There were a number of people everywhere."
Mayor Jim Kenney had a different take.
"I think we had more people than the Trump inauguration," Kenney cracked.
With the region transitioning back to work, Kenney and city and Eagles officials offered a debriefing on one of the city's most-attended events in history.
Throngs of fans lined the parade route – dozens deep near City Hall and along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway – as they soaked up a moment they waited more than five decades to enjoy.
"It was a special day and a special parade that will be remembered for a very long time," Kenney said.
Eagles fans will be talking about the team's first Super Bowl parade – not to mention Jason Kelce's speech – for decades.
In many ways, Kelce stole the show, hopping off of the parade floats to interact with fans in South Philadelphia, all while wearing a Mummers outfit.
"I used to wear a costume like that every year," said Kenney, a former Mummer. "I couldn't believe he had it on, but I got it used to it. He is who he is – and we love him."
Kelce and other players jumped off the floats caused the parade to slow its advance through South Philly. But Fred Stein, one of the event's planners, said it made the day more memorable.
"A couple of the players decided it's not enough to be on top of the great big bus," Stein said. "They had to get out and greet the crowd. That's where the fun began. It made it so much the better. In our minds, it didn't delay it as much as make it that much more exciting."
Fans packed in to watch the Eagles championship parade, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.
MINIMAL ARRESTS MADE
Throughout the parade and its aftermath, police made two arrests and wrote five disorderly conduct citations, Ross said.
One woman who allegedly assaulted an officer after rushing into the parade route in South Philadelphia was taken into custody. Another man was arrested after an alleged assault on another civilian.
Additionally, Ross said there were two stabbings. A 25-year-old man was stabbed around 22nd Street and the Parkway after he engaged in a fight. No one has been arrested.
The second stabbing occurred inside Liberty Place in Center City, but police do not necessarily believe it was related to the parade.
Four police cars parked along the parade route sustained minor damages when fans hopped on them to get a better vantage point, Ross said.
Fans also climbed and toppled one of the Jumbotrons along the parade route. That prompted police to transport a busload of police officers to the site, with the bus obscuring the viewpoint for some fans.
The Jumbotron likely will costs tens of thousands of dollars to repair, Stein said.
Emergency personnel made about 200 patient contacts and 54 medical transports along the parade route, Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel said.
Overall, city officials deemed the parade a major success and considered the total number of police incidents minor, given the sheer number of people who attended the celebration.
"The way (police) perform is outstanding," Ross said. "The way they interact with crowds, and most importantly, the way they use restraint and discretion, is critical. You're dealing super-sized crowds.
"To be able to have that type of event, with those numbers, and to have ... some small hiccups is remarkable in my estimation."
The celebration left quite a mess along the parade route, with confetti, beer cans and other trash littering the streets.
But as the parade moved northbound, the streets department began sweeping up the debris, according to Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams.
Street cleaning on the Parkway – probably the most dirtiest area – began around 6 p.m. Thursday and continues in the area of Eakins Oval, where the Eagles gathered to deliver speeches to the massive crowd.
The Parkway was opened in time for the morning rush, Williams said. Cleaning operations next will go into the neighborhoods where there was parade overflow.
Fans cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles during the championship parade, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.
A 'FOURTH DOWN ROAR'
And why fans and experts may debate the crowd total, SEPTA provided some raw numbers.
SEPTA carried 395,000 riders – for free – on its Broad Street and Market-Frankford lines, said Scott Sauer, SEPTA assistant general manager of operations.
Additionally, the transit authority had the capacity to transport about 70,000 fans via Regional Rail – and the required pre-purchased passes sold out within 24 hours.
A medical situation at Jefferson Station in the evening caused some delays for Regional Rail passengers going home, he added.
Prior to the parade, some fans grumbled that they could not park at the stadium complex in South Philly and take the Broad Street Line to Center City.
But the city decided to shut down those lots because it would have required stationing 300 police officers there for tailgating purposes, Kenney said.
"I know it was inconvenient for some people and I apologize for that," Kenney said. "Three-hundred officers is a healthy contigent. We have to control traffic. We have to police the lots themselves."
The city lost 4G cell service for some periods, despite efforts to bolster cell phone service, Bradley said. It was particularly difficult to maintain signal strength along South Broad Street, which he characterized as an "urban canyon."
"The dynamics of how people use people use cell phones is changing," Bradley said. "We saw that at the papal visit. Everyone wants to live stream now."
But the fans also wanted to cheer on the players as they traveled from Lincoln Financial Field to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Don Smolenski, president of Philadelphia Eagles, noted the "fourth down roar" that was omnipresent all the way up the parade route.
"I think yesterday was a great illustration why sports is more than a game," Smolenski said.
Meanwhile, as Kelce's spirited speech lingers in the ears of Philadelphians, the city and the Eagles are meeting to debate some numbers that extend beyond the parade attendance.
Mainly, officials must determine the cost of the massive event and who will cover which portions of it.
Officials said no agreements about who covers specific costs was made beforehand, and it will take 10 days to two weeks to determine the total parade cost.
John Kopp
john@phillyvoice.com
Read more Eagles Parade Philadelphia Jim F. Kenney
Suspect who killed Brewerytown man walking his dog was out on reduced bail
Here's how to watch Joe Biden's Presidential Inauguration next week


text:
info@LSCPROM.co.uk
AML for UK Solicitors & Law Firms
All News Compliance Marketing Social Media
Jun 29th '20
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will be testing a sample of firms' anti-money laundering policies every month as it increases efforts to combat misconduct in the profession.
The solicitors regulator will also expand visits to every high-risk firm on a three-year rolling basis, along with visiting a sample of lower risk firms. The stepping-up of monitoring is revealed in a draft business plan for 2020/21, published this week.
Findings from the reviews of firms' procedures and controls will be published, with further reports to the Treasury and the Office of Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervisors (OPBAS). The SRA currently spends around 2.5% of its overall budget on AML activities, which is expected to rise in 2020/21 to 3% of the budget.
The regulator has rightly identified money laundering as a priority risk amid concerns that solicitors, even oftentimes unknowingly, are supporting organised crime such as terrorism and drug trafficking. A previous review in 2019 found that over a third of firms had not made a full risk assessment, and half of the reports received by the SRA about money laundering involve not having carried out correct and proper due diligence on a client or their funds. To add to this, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has said in the past it was concerned about the relatively low number of suspicious activity reports filed by solicitors and other legal professionals in the UK.
The SRA also plans to open a new office in Wales, as part of increased engagement with the profession in the country. This will mean it can work more closely with different groups, including the Cardiff office of the Law Society, on the key issues for Welsh consumers and the profession.
Get your AML policy and procedures checked by qualified and experienced regulatory compliance professionals, contact us to discuss your needs.
How can we help firms?
At LS Consultancy, we offer a number of distinct products and services which can be deployed individually or combined to form a broader solution.
When you face business or regulatory challenges, we provide solutions that are tailor-made to your needs with a view to releasing your energies to focus on your clients.
We work both within individual teams and across many departments to offer a complete solution, with a range of cost effective, compliance and AML solutions which are uniquely suited to supporting firms.
Explore our full range today.
©2015–2021. LS Consultancy is a trading style of Lemon Squeezy Consultancy Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registration on No. 9697478. Brampton Field, Ditton, Kent. ME20 6ED
Designed by My Design Studio
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkData Policy


text:
Frederick Paul Wolfert
manufacturing company executive
Warren, Ohio, United States
Sales engineer, Ingersoll Rand Company, Huntington, West Virginia, 1965-1968; sales manager, Ingersoll Rand Company. New York City, 1968-1972; president, Ingersoll Rand de P.R., San Juan, 1972-1975; vice president, Ingersoll Rand International, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, 1975-1982; vice president, Process Machinery division Rexnord Inc., Milwaukee, 1982-1984; vice president, Nordberg, Inc., Milwaukee, 1984-1989; president, owner, Soaring Industries Inc., Iron Ridge, Wisconsin, since 1990.
James Needham
Francisco Garcia-Gonzalez
Sanjay Chandra
William Joseph Brennan
John Joseph Quinlan
Leonard Lane
Frederick Paul Wolfert Edit Profile
Frederick Paul Wolfert, American Manufacturing company executive. Board of directors Construction Machinery Manufacturers Association, Milwaukee, 1985-1989, manufacturers division American Mining Congress, Washington, 1985-1989. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1960-1963.
Wolfert, Frederick Paul was born on October 8, 1937 in Warren, Ohio, United States. Son of Paul Joseph and Freda Lenore (Viehdorfer) Wolfert.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management, Lehigh University, 1959. Master of Science in Management Science, Lehigh University, 1964.
Frederick Paul Wolfert has been listed as a noteworthy manufacturing executive by Marquis Who's Who.
Board of directors Construction Machinery Manufacturers Association, Milwaukee, 1985-1989, manufacturers division American Mining Congress, Washington, 1985-1989. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1960-1963.
Avocation: golf.
Married Ann Montgomery, June 11, 1960. Children: Timothy John, Frederick Paul Junior.
Paul Joseph Wolfert
Freda Lenore (Viehdorfer) Wolfert
Ann Montgomery
Timothy John Wolfert
Frederick Paul Junior Wolfert


text:
Terry Fator performing in New Brunswick
Ed Condran
Entertainers and "hip'' are terms that typically go together like peanut butter and jelly – or Miley Cyrus and twerking.
But then there are ventriloquists, who often are viewed as those residing at the bottom of the performer totem pole.
"The reputation of ventriloquists aren't good," Terry Fator conceded. "But that doesn't matter, because people flock to see us. They love us."
That is true as long as you're one of two ventriloquists. Veteran ventriloquist Jeff Dunham normally tops Forbes' list of most profitable comics. Fator typically is in the Top 5 on that list as well.
"Not that many people can perform without moving their lips," Fator said while calling from his Las Vegas home. "Who else can do singing impressions and keep their lips sealed?
Fator, 49, is a master ventriloquist when it comes to singing. Curiously, Fator can't keep his lips closed while speaking, but when he belts out songs, no problem.
"It works for me because I can't find anyone else out there that can sing without moving their lips," Fator said. "A good way to make a great living is to do something no one else can do."
Fator, who delivers spot-on Michael Jackson, Cher and Louis Armstrong impressions, is so good at what he does that he has a $100 million contract in Las Vegas. "I've been very fortunate," Fator said. "My life is unbelievable."
Why even leave Vegas to perform elsewhere when you're making that kind of cash? "The problem for my fans is that not everyone can make it out to Las Vegas," Fator said. "But I sometimes have the opportunity to travel. So if I can come to your town, I'm on the way."
Fator, who will perform Tuesday at the State Theatre, tries to be funny but his first order of business is nailing the impression. "I'm all about sounding exactly like that person," Fator said. "Nothing less will do. I try to sound just like the record. I love it when I look out in the audience and the people are simply amazed at how much the puppets sound like the original recording."
The laid-back Fator made a name for himself via "America's Got Talent'' in 2007, which continues to name-drop him and detail his success. "I have no problem with that," Fator said. "I wouldn't be here without that show. But you have to work really hard after the show gives you that exposure. How many people have won or done really well on those shows but faded away into oblivion? So many have faded away. But I've worked incredibly hard since then. One of the greatest things I've heard is that Simon Cowell said that I'm the most successful reality show contestant in history. He said that I'm more successful than all of the 'American Idol' winners combined."
Well, none of those performers are ventriloquists, which begs the question, why are he and Dunham so successful? "It's because we're not just standard ventriloquists," Fator said. "We're not your grandfather's ventriloquist. Look at Jeff and his puppet Achmed the dead terrorist. He took something terrible, something incredibly negative and made it into something funny. He and I are moving forward and stretching the boundaries. I want to keep on pushing the envelope."
WHEN: 8 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 26
WHERE: State Theatre,
15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick
TICKETS: $45-$85
INFO: 732-246-7469,
www.statetheatrenj.org
or www.terryfator.com


text:
Sally Meyer Temen
News | October 23, 2007
Temen
A celebration of life will take place Sunday for Sally Meyer Temen, who died Oct. 20, 2007, at her home in Reno, Nev., with her loved ones by her side.
Mrs. Temen led a fascinating life growing up as an Army brat and serving in the Foreign Service.
She lived in South Lake Tahoe for 22 years, where she raised her daughters. She moved to Reno in 1992. She was an avid gardener and loved traveling, the music of Django Reinhardt and, above all, her family.
Her thoughtfulness and beautiful blue eyes will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughters, Christina Temen of Falls Church, Va., and Laura Conrow of Gardnerville, Nev.; grandchildren, James and Allaire Durham and Lexie Conrow; stepsons and wives, Gene and Jeni Temen and Mark and Joan Temen; nephew and wife, Rob and Barbara Thompson; and niece, Terry Morris.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Katherine and Harold Meyer; and sister, Jane Thompson.
Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of life at noon Oct. 28 at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno. She will be buried at Happy Homestead Cemetery at South Lake Tahoe.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Djangofest, P.O. Box 52, Langley, WA 98260.


text:
Where Skyfall Luxury Suites are located?
Home|Location
Perched on the cliff of the hill overlooking the Aegean Sea, Skyfall Suites is situated just 500 meters from the main square of Pyrgos village in Santorini, just below the medieval castle. With a privileged location within the island, just 6km away both from Santorini airport and Athinios port as well as from the centre of the island's capital, Fira. Find out more distances and enjoy the convenient location of Skyfall Suites!
Information about Pyrgos Village in Santorini
The Pyrgos Kallistis, as the entire name of the village is, was the capital of the island after the abandonment of Skaros in Imerovigli and before the transfer of Santorini's capital to Fira. The village of Pyrgos was one of the five castles-cities of the island built in Santorini from the 13th to the 16th century to protect the inhabitants from pirate raids. The Castle of Pyrgos is the most recent of all the castle cities of the island and was built around 1580.
During the 18th century, the village of Pyrgos Kallistis has developed a very important cultural activity with the creation of the School of Thera. Today at the village of Pyrgos you will find museums, cafes, restaurants and a vibrant yet relaxing atmosphere to enjoy your holidays in Santorini, starting from your very neighbourhood.
Tip: The celebration of Good Friday in Pyrgos is among the most beautiful Easter experiences that you can live in Greece. The whole village is lightening up by the flaming cans positioned in every house, church roof and the castle's walls.
From the capital, Fira: 6 km.
From the airport: 6 km.
From the port: 6 km.
From Kamari beach: 5 km.
From Perivolos beach: 8 km.
From Akrotiri (archaeological sight): 8 km.
Skyfall 5 Star Hotel - Luxury Suites
Pyrgos Kallistis, Santorini,
Cyclades, Greece. Zip Code 84700
#skyfallsuites
Skyfall 5 Star Hotel
Select Accommodation
Skyfall Spa
Check Availability & Rates Online
Location | Out & Around
F-DESIGN.GR
AVAILABILITY & RATES ONLINE
Local Temperature
11 °C / 51 °F
Explore Santorini
Select a Suite


text:
Behind Enemy Lines Robert Earl Council enters 11th day of hunger strike to protest Alabama...
Robert Earl Council enters 11th day of hunger strike to protest Alabama prison abuse
by Nikki Davenport
The Alabama Department of Corrections is once again targeting and repressing incarcerated hunger striker Robert Earl Council (aka Kinetik Justice) for exposing the inhumane conditions at Limestone Correctional Facility. This demonstrates just one case in a long pattern of ADOC's retaliation against Kinetik Justice.
This time, he has been accused of a trumped up disciplinary charge which involved drugs being planted in his cell as an attempt to justify throwing him into solitary confinement. This clear attempt to silence him is directly related to his ongoing organizing efforts to expose rampant corruption and extortion by staff and administration at Limestone.
Council has no history of drug use or possession throughout his over 23 years in prison and in fact has a reputation among prisoners and staff alike of being a positive influence on fellow prisoners. He is often called on by prison staff to resolve conflicts between other prisoners.
On Oct. 29, Kinetik Justice began a hunger strike in protest of his transfer to solitary, and is now on his 11th day of refusing all food. He is currently housed in the infirmary at Limestone CF.
As one of the founders of the Free Alabama Movement (FAM), Kinetik is known both in and outside of Alabama's prisons as a peacekeeper, educator and leader of nonviolent prison strikes. He has many outside supporters who are willing to disrupt business as usual at Limestone CF in order to demand his immediate transfer out of Limestone into general population at a different facility, and the removal of the fraudulent disciplinary charge.
The Bay View is proud to count Kinetik, Bennu and the other extraordinary leaders in Alabama among our subscribers. The resurgence of the prison movement in the last few years comes largely out of Alabama.
Kinetik will continue his strike, demanding to speak with the Investigations and Intelligence Division of the ADOC, as well as the lead investigators for the U.S. Department of Justice working on the civil rights investigation of officer on inmate violence. He also demands unfettered access to his legal counsel, which the ADOC has recently been interfering with.
Through his strike, Kinetik continues working to expose egregious and illegal activities, including officer on inmate violence at Limestone CF. He and his free-world supporters demand accountability and action regarding the following ongoing and uninvestigated issues at Limestone CF:
The illegal use of C Dorm for solitary confinement;
Former Capt. Robinson's use of the "bucket detail" torture practice and role in orchestrating an illegal gambling ring since at least the spring of 2019;
The ongoing operation of the illegal gambling ring and extortion by new Capt. Denise McKinsey and Officer Jeremy Pelzer;
The complaint against Lt. Bright for destroying prisoners' legal work;
The recent lawsuit initiated by incarcerated individual Travis Griggs against Officer Jeremy Pelzer.
Although the current hunger strike is in response to Kinetik's situation at Limestone CF, it underscores a larger context of corruption and injustice all throughout the ADOC.
While the Alabama Department of Corrections proves itself yet again to be incapable of managing its existing prison facilities, Gov. Kay Ivey wants to build three new mega-prisons in Alabama this year. Kinetik and his supporters know that more prisons are not a solution, and will continue advocating for truth and justice for those incarcerated in Alabama.
Nikki Davenport can be reached at nikki@unheardvoicesotcj.com.
"bucket detail" torture practice
Kinetik Justice
Limestone Correctional Facility
Nikki Davenport
Robert Earl Council
Alabama prisoners on strike NOW!
FAM launches #30-Day Economic Blackout
DC Abolition Coalition blockades US Department of Justice entrances in protest of prison abuses
Federal report exposes horrific levels of abuse in Alabama prisons
Alabama prison hunger strike spreads to Limestone Correctional Facility
End prison slavery in Texas now – Part 3: Knockin' doors down
My vision for change at Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women
Reports back from the first week of the 2018 National Prison Strike
Nelson Mandela Day: Building a new type of unity
I am a proud member of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s...


EUR 25,36 Buy It Now 6d 22h, 14-Day Returns, Pay with PayPal and you're fully protected.
Popularity - 4.890 views, 4.4 views per day, 1.104 days on eBay. Super high amount of views. 131 sold, 0 available.
4.890 views, 4.4 views per day, 1.104 days on eBay. Super high amount of views. 131 sold, 0 available.
Refina Plastering Sponge Float Trowel Orange Rubber Medium Choose Size 8"-16"