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Chuck Norris Displays Comedic Talents on Scott Walker's Behalf
Chuck Norris says "We have no time to lose" and has rushed to the support of Gov. Scott Walker in Wisconsin in order to put the breaks on some sort of left-wing recall election domino effect across America.
In a column on WND (of course), the former movie star and near-actor Chuck Norris, showed America why so many jokes are told about him as he screwed his thinking cap on sideways for World Net Daily, presenting himself as the equal of Bill Clinton; a hired-gun to balance the odds in Wisconsin because " last Friday, when I saw them also send in the big guns, former President Bill Clinton himself, against Gov. Walker, I knew I had to enter the ring, too."
Cue the Ennio Morricone theme because this is about to turn into a Spaghetti Western – unintentionally funny and melodramatic:
Gov. Scott Walker is not a RINO, or "Republican in name only." He walks his conservative talk. He refuses special interests. He opposes accumulating debt and raising deficits. He cuts excess spending. And he stands for issues that are important to every conservative, Constitution- and freedom-loving patriot.
Don't stop gagging yet; we're just getting started. This is what Norris says Walker has done for Wisconsin:
On Day One in office, Gov. Walker began to implement a comprehensive Emergency Jobs Plan. As his website explains, he and the Wisconsin Legislature passed measures that included, but were not limited to:
cutting taxes on small businesses
curbing frivolous lawsuits that drove costs up
eliminating the state tax on health savings accounts
reforming the Department of Commerce into a true economic development agency
immediately convening a waste, fraud and abuse commission that was intent on curtailing wasteful spending at all levels of state government
Leaving aside the fact for a moment that the Chuckles (Chuck, can I call you Chuckles because I can't stop laughing) is supporting one of the most dishonest politicians in America, a guy who lies like most of us breathe, there is the issue of Walker's failed record as governor.
Chuckles lauds Walker's creation of "more than 23,000 jobs since January 2011…The Associated Press reported that 23,300 jobs were created in 2011, based upon soon-to-be-released figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Workforce Development spokesman John Dipko said it was exactly 23,608. More than good news for Gov. Walker, that's good news for Wisconsin."
Actually, of course, Wisconsin led the nation in job losses over the last 12 months – 23,900 of them to be exact. You might remember that Walker promised to create 250,000 jobs if he was elected governor. Chuck Norris is telling us that 23,000 jobs out of 250,000 promised is success – that's a warped grading curve if ever there was one – can you get 1 out of 10 right on a pop-quiz and get an "A" like Scott Walker?
That's funny stuff. And it doesn't end there:
While the fight for conservatives doesn't start and stop in Wisconsin, it's an OK Corral of sorts for Democrats and liberals. When their groundless recall of Gov. Walker is shot down, a potent statement will be sent across our land about the type of government We the People want.
That's interesting imagery – the OK Corral. The gunfight at the OK Corral was basically an Old West drive-by shooting. Does that mean Republicans are going to gun-down the Democrats who oppose them? Chuckles is an NRA spokesman, after all. What are we to make of this kind of talk?
Well… Chuck Norris, you might remember, is the guy who thinks public education is a progressive conspiracy (which might explain some of his crazy ideas), and who has suggested the possibility of a second American Revolution if gun owners don't get their way (in other words, if we don't get our way we're not going to take our toys and go home, we're going to use them), and that it will begin in Texas, though maybe he's willing to make an exception for Wisconsin. Put his OK Corral comment in that context.
This is also the guy, who in 2009, insisted that "If this thing [healthcare reform] passes the government will have the right to come into our home, and regulate how we raise our children," and most striking of all was a huge Newt Gingrich supporter, endowing the failed candidate with almost messiah-like qualities – qualities that now seem to have been transferred to Scott Walker.
If he doesn't do more for Walker than he did for Gingrich, it's all over in Wisconsin for the GOP's totalitarian push.
He closes with a Reaganesque appeal, further demonstrating that he has no more clue than any other Republican what Reagan was about. For example, Reagan said the right to join a union is "one of the most elemental human rights" and that collective bargaining "played a major role in America's economic miracle" and signed (at the time) the largest expansion of Medicare in its history, along with his increasing the size of the Federal government and raising taxes several times. We certainly shouldn't forget that it was Reagan who said a bus driver shouldn't pay higher taxes than a millionaire or who in his autobiography blasted radical conservatives who thought "compromise" was a dirty word.
Look, Chuck Norris has a right to think what he wants and he can certainly believe what he wants, but what his column in WND amounts to is lies told to support a bunch of other lies – by Norris' definition, Reagan himself would qualify as a RINO (Republican in name only), making his appeal to Reagan at the end of his diatribe a very Walker-esque thing to do.
The Blaze predicts "it wouldn't be unusual for social media forums to greet the announcement with a number of clever, political Chuck Norris jokes" but Chuck Norris jokes aren't necessary when Chuck Norris himself is the joke. If I didn't know better, I would conclude that Chuck Norris is another Stephen Colbert and having it on with conservatives. Sadly for all concerned, that seems not to be the case.
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13 Replies to "Chuck Norris Displays Comedic Talents on Scott Walker's Behalf"
Reynardine says:
Mon, Jun 4th, 2012 at 8:17 am
Thanx, Hrafnkell, I'm not sure if this is what I wanted to see after a rotten night or not.
buckeyewill says:
Public schools a conspiracy?? My niece graduated from a suburban public school on Saturday. She's going to another public school in the state of Ohio, OSU regional campus in Lima,Ohio.
Yeah, Scott Walker's fan base is more frightful than his pimps and madams who give him the$$$$$.
GO WISCONSIN…DUMP WALKER
(The habitual liar, not the cowboy)
David29073 says:
The ability of the GOP to package misinformation and outright lies into "truths" is what is making this political season so dangerous.
Facts are now inconvenient, or just won't fit the GOP narrative of destroying the Obama administration.
I would love to say that Chuck Norris is the tip of the spear of lies that pervade the GOP, but that title goes to Grover Norquist, with Paul Ryan coming in a very close second.
Norris represents everything stupid about the GOP, only the GOP will dress him up to hid his absolute ignorance and use what celebrity he has left to perpetrate their egregious lies.
The problem is, this fool carry's weight and has somewhat of an influence on those on the sidelines who actually listen to the misinformation this idiot vomits forth.
What is so maddening about this political season, and the nasty climate that is developing between the candidates, is the total lack of facts and truth, on either side, to actually overtake the conversation and prove that the GOP has, for the past 3.5 years done everything in its power to regain power at the cost of our current economy and lives. Wonderful legacy to look forward too, for if Walker wins, Obama is surely doomed to lose, and that bodes ill for all of us, liberal and conservative alike. Our economy will tank, and there will be bread lines as in the 1930's, only this time, there actually could be a revolution, but a real revolution, one with guns and death. Our country will again be divided, but it will be along the lines of the "haves" who can finance an army, and the "have nots" like ourselves, who will have to take to the "hills" in order to survive and conduct a civil gorilla war on the rich.
If Walker wins, and the GOP wins the White House, it's only a matter of time before the above scenario could actually takes place.
I think I'm crazy, but for Grins and giggles, I just posted the comment above to WND. Let the attacks begin, oh my!
David29073, I can see protests on Romney's inauguration day. Remember when they threw eggs at Bush and he had to stop walking up Penn. Ave, and get into his hidey-hole? This time, it may be more than eggs. Romney will have to have an M-1 Abrams tank to ride in. He will not stand on the throne for long, but he can do irreparable harm. Let's not let that happen.
A Walkaway says:
David, I'd say that they're actually counting on that.
If Romney is defeated, I expect violence, and worry that they will start hunting down "libruls". If Romney wins, I expect the same, but this time with official government sanction. At the same time I expect that Mormon (fundamentalist) will start WWIII with the Islamic nations – WWIII with nuclear weapons.
We're facing a situation eerily similar to Germany when Hitler came to power.
Who will be the ones that are targeted this time? Their rhetoric says it all.
Mon, Jun 4th, 2012 at 10:19 am
I get quite disgusted when I hear all of the attacks on the Public school system. Of course it doesn't do well… when you keep cutting money but expecting a better outcome… that's a recipe for failure. They've been cutting funds for decades and it's been showing for some time. They also insist that private schools are better than public, but that's not only been proved false, the problem is that the private schools are far more likely to program them with lies and nonsense.
One of my nieces attended a "Good Christian" private high school. I got treated to a sermon against evolution on her graduation (her school was so proud of hiring onto its staff an anti-evolution activist). Another niece (who lived in this area) attended a public school, and we attended both her baccalaureate and her graduation. We got treated to sermons also… AoG standard fare if you know what I mean. I don't appreciate being put in a position where I am forced to tolerate overt proselytizing from the sort of church I walked away from.
I worry about them. The damned "Good Christians" have filled their heads with nonsense and I suspect far more than we have realized. One niece has said things about the medical systems in another country that I know were lies… but that's what she'd been taught (by her college). Everything supported how "Good" American Capitalism is, and how bad any other system is.
We don't see them very often, and I think they avoid any subject where we'd disprove their (fundamentalist) church's teachings when we do see them – and us when they can. Which is sad… they don't live that far away. I suspect it's because we refuse to drink the kool-aid.
Johnee says:
What a tool! Yeah sure, Chuck is a "freedom-loving patriot" all right but ONLY when it comes to HIS freedoms. Chuck wants to legislate prayer (Christian only)in schools, criminalize abortion, teach creationism as science etc etc. etc. I swear, I don't understand how these hypocritical nut jobs can constantly speak out of both sides of their mouth and not realize they're doing it.
Hadn't thought about it quite that way, but it seems that the polarization of this country is becoming more solidified as the election draws closer. I hope that your prediction of an Obama win is off the mark, but have a gut feeling that what you are saying will happen, and happen with a vengeance that will make what is going on in Syria look like a paintball match. Could happen "Walkaway" could happen. Not a bright future for anyone, liberal or conservative, if the "ultras" continue to highjack the narrative.
Been saying it for years now, Chuck Norris is a loony rightwing nimrod pushing lies and standing up for bullies and crooks. He's not cool in any way, he's a pathetic joke who takes his own BS seriously.
Shiva (Moderator) says:
The only conservative that can do comedy well it Sean Hannity. The only thing Hannity has in common with Chuck Norris is that both of them lie constantly.
it's obvious that Chuck Norris put a zero plugs and when it comes to special interests. I would imagine he has never heard of the Koch brothers
gary owen faas says:
Mon, Jun 4th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Chuck like so many who Refused to serve in Viet Nam is a Poser. He liked to pretend he had the Balls to be a Soldier but he did not. He hid out in the Rear and never Volunteered to fight, since he is only a Hollywood Boy who 'acts' tough. He is supporting a Draft-Dodger, Willard Romney, so they can both pretend to be Warriors. Pitiful when Hollywood Draft-Dodgers and wannabes like Norris are what some idiots believe are Men.
Tue, Jun 5th, 2012 at 4:02 am
Chuck Norris rules.
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Airport recognizes employee TSA supervisor for high-flying work
By Editor | February 12, 2020 | 0
A Transportation Security Administration supervisor at St. Louis Lambert International Airport was named the Ambassador of the Year for helping a passenger avert a travel nightmare, ultimately fulfilling the passenger's dream vacation.
Robert Davis was given the Ambassador of the Year award for the Catch Us Giving customer service program at the Airport's annual employee celebration on Feb. 11.
The passenger wrote the airport saying that an early morning flight he was to take with his son was cancelled. They found the last two tickets on another flight that would help make their connection at another airport on their way to Japan. However, they still had to clear security and the boarding for the flight was closing in 15 minutes.
"Mr. Davis rescued me in the nick of time and placed me in a line which enabled us to barely catch the flight. My son purchased the trip for my 71st birthday. All the money he spent would have been lost had Mr. Davis not rescued us," the passenger wrote. "The trip was wonderful; one of a lifetime. All would have not been possible had it not been for the kind intervention of this really good man. He's my HERO and will always be remembered as the guy who let me fulfill my dream."
STL Airport Director Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge recognized Mr. Davis alongside dozens of other Catch Us Giving winners for 2019, who were nominated by passengers, customers, peers or supervisors.
The Catch Us Giving program received more than 1,350 nominations in 2019. More than 550 employees from more nearly 30 companies or operating groups at the Airport were nominated. More than two dozen quarterly winners were chosen in 2019 representing the TSA, American Airlines, United Airlines, ABM, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Explore St. Louis, and the Hudson Group.
A committee representing tenants, airlines, concessions and other service providers choose quarterly winners and the Ambassador of the Year. Customers nominate employees for their hospitality, service, and efforts that go above and beyond to make a difference for travelers and visitors at the airport.
The Catch Us Giving customer service recognition program just completed its 10th year. It was developed exclusively for St. Louis Lambert International Airport and its facility partners. The program encourages the public to "catch" Airport employees giving great customer service and nominate them for customer service awards.
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PHOTO: Airport Director Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge presents Robert Davis, TSA supervisor at Lambert, with the Ambassador of the Year award on Feb. 11.

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The state Supreme Court election was a referendum on abortion. It sent a message that pro-choice advocates have gone too far and that abortionists are crossing the line with the barbaric murders of live babies.
I believe the pendulum will swing the other way, possibly with a revisit of Roe v. Wade sometime in the near future. The right of a woman to choose has never been a valid argument, and abortion advocacy is largely driven by a desire to avoid consequences of licentious life styles.
Post-abortive women very often carry scars the rest of their lives because they knowingly killed their babies. I believe there are consequences for all decisions we make, including the way we vote. To vote for candidates that are pro-choice is promoting abortion. If not moral, the shifting tides of public opinion mean nothing to our creator. Thank God that anti-abortion movies and new supreme court justices are creating a movement to give the sanctity of life a new voice.
All 50 states have safe-haven laws to leave these unwanted babies at hospitals, police and fire stations. So there are options to abortion. Also there are about a million people waiting to adopt newborn babies.
Thank God we have a president that appoints pro-life judges to our courts. The time to act is now!


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John Alexander Caldwell (April 21, 1852 – May 24, 1927) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1889 to 1894. He also served as the 25th lieutenant governor of Ohio from 1900 to 1902.

Biography
Born in Fairhaven, Ohio, Caldwell was educated in the common schools of his native county and also by private teachers.
He taught school for several years.
He was graduated from the Cincinnati Law School in 1876.
He was admitted to the bar the same year.
He again engaged in teaching.
He commenced the practice of law in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1878.
He served as prosecuting attorney of the Cincinnati police court 1881–1885.

Caldwell was elected judge of the city police court in 1887.

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Caldwell was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-first, Fifty-second, and Fifty-third Congresses and served from March 4, 1889, until May 4, 1894, when he resigned.
He served as mayor of Cincinnati from 1894 to 1897 and as the lieutenant governor of Ohio from 1900 to 1902.

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Ramaz's New Theme: No Stopping GenRMZ
Sylvie Pagovich '25
This year's theme at Ramaz is no stopping genRMZ. GenRMZ includes anyone who is and has been affiliated with the school. This includes current students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and parents of alumni.
The reason that Ramaz came up with this theme is to celebrate the community in a creative way. Society now uses terms like Gen x and Gen z to describe different generations, so Ramaz chose to refer to its community as GenRMZ. It's a different kind of way to identify with the Ramaz community. The other part of the theme is "no stopping genRMZ." Last year was a really good year for Ramaz: the whole upper school went to Israel and the boy's varsity basketball and girl's varsity volleyball teams won the championships. There was this great energy and momentum from last year, so the school wants to make sure that we are still a strong community this year.
Everyone in genRMZ, has at least one thing in common, and that's the Ramaz mission statement. These are people committed to Torah, chesed, support and love for Israel, and standing up for injustice. The Ramaz mission statement includes having integrity, Torah, learning, support for Israel, and support of the United States and its democratic values. Everyone in genRMZ is unique, but everyone unites in the Ramaz mission statement.
Whatever one does at Ramaz expresses and highlights this theme. This theme is present in our everyday lives at school. When achieving something, that's part of no-stopping genRMZ. There's a lot of energy circulating around genRMZ. It's a very motivating and inspirational campaign that makes members want to push themselves and do better. When there's an assembly or speakers in clubs, that's part of no-stopping genRMZ; it inspires the students to push themselves. When thinking of the theme, it's meant to make one feel empowered and inspired. This year, the varsity basketball teams went to LA and won a few games — that's also a part of no-stopping genRMZ. It shows that the students are still going strong as a community and as individuals. Overall, the theme is meant to keep the motivation and positive energy floating around the Ramaz community.
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Airman Madalyn Duke, 66th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, wears the new female-specific body armor during a shoot, communicate and move training at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., June 29, 2021. The newest development in Air Force body armor is designed to better protect female Airmen during combat and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Russell)
Airman 1st Class Hailey Farver, 66th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, and Staff Sgt. Caleb Kenley, partner during a shoot, communicate and move training at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., June 29, 2021. The newest issue of body armor was designed specifically to fit female Airmen during combat and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Russell)
Senior Airman Adrianna Williams, left, and Airman Madalyn Duke, 66th Security Forces Squadron entry controllers, wear the new female body armor during a shoot, communicate and move training at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., June 29. The newest issue of body armor was designed specifically to fit female Airmen during combat and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Russell)
Female body armor secures Hanscom AFB defenders
By Lauren Russell
66th Air Base Group Public Affairs
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. (AFNS) --
Airmen assigned to the 66th Security Forces Squadron at Hanscom Air Force Base recently received the newest issue of body armor designed specifically for female Airmen.
The recently-developed armor is a lighter weight than previous editions and features a curved chest plate and shorter torso size. An adjustable corset tightens to fit the wearer, distinguishing it from a one-size-fits-all piece of equipment.
"It's exciting to feel represented as a female, and it's welcoming to know that we have equipment that was made with us in mind," said Airman Madalyn Duke, 66th SFS entry controller.
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Female Fitment Program Office began work on the armor design in 2020 as part of the Air Force chief of staff's initiative to optimize uniforms for female Airmen.
Mobility managers from the 66th Logistics Readiness Squadron worked directly with Air Force logistic officials to secure 30 sets of armor for Hanscom AFB Airmen and reservists throughout New England in early June.
"A fighting force is only as good as the equipment it's given, and fitting the right equipment to the right person is definitely the right move," said Lt. Col. Yonca Nice, 66th SFS commander. "The new armor will make our female fighting force safer and more efficient with higher morale."
During initial training with the new armor June 29, Hanscom security forces members said they noticed a difference in the equipment compared to the standard male-fit predecessor.
Airman 1st Class Brittany Senft, 66th SFS entry controller, said the lightweight material kept the armor in place, preventing the vest from hanging and exposing vital organs.
"Everything felt very secure and it fit to my body," she said. "I felt confident it was doing its job to protect me."
The defenders' male counterparts are also glad to see the new armor in play.
"It's reassuring to know our wingmen have equipment that fits them correctly," said Senior Airman Jayson Page, 66th SFS desk sergeant. "Body armor, specifically, is critical to our mission and it can save your life."
Duke said she will continue to break in the new equipment and looks forward to accelerated change toward a more inclusive force.
"It's inspiring to know that there's a whole new generation of female Airmen who will have the option to use equipment made for us," she said.
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Remember when Florida's governor turned up his nose at $2 billion in federal funds for rail projects? Now his loss is everyone else's gain. The Department of Transportation today announced the redistribution of Florida's rejected wealth today, and it looks like Scott's tantrum will mean improved speed and performance in the Northeast Corridor, a high-speed line between Detroit and Chicago, better train cars throughout California and the Midwest, and forward movement on the planned L.A.-to-S.F. high-speed line. Thanks, sucker!
$795 million to upgrade the heavily-trafficked Northeast Corridor, running between D.C. and Boston. This is Amtrak's only moneymaker, but even here, trains aren't always on time — these upgrades will help improve performance, plus make trains run faster overall. And they'll also add more seats, so the trains can serve more people, and maybe that miserable and needless cattle-call at Penn Station will become slightly less of a free-for-all (probably not).
$404.1 million to extend high-speed rail in the Midwest, including a 110-MPH line connecting Detroit to Chicago, which might assist the Motor City's renaissance. It'll be faster and safer to travel from Chicago to Detroit and to St. Louis as well. Bonus: The construction will create 1,000 jobs, according to the DOT.
$336.2 million to manufacture better locomotives and train cars — American-made, natch.
$300 million to advance construction of the planned 220-MPH line between Los Angeles and San Francisco. This would be the country's fastest rail line, and one of its most important, given the population density in L.A. and S.F. (and how desperately L.A. needs to be weaned off of cars).
Plus sundry less-expensive projects all over the country: California, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington all get a slice.


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Rohtang Pass environmental crisis a manmade disaster: NGT Chairperson
Feb 01, 2017 by Madan in India
The Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal Justice Swantanter Kumar, who is a retired Supreme Court Judge, is an advocate of sustainable development. He was born in Shimla and had joined the NGT as its Chairperson in 2012. He is known for his strict decisions taken to cut environmental pollution like levy of fee on diesel trucks in Delhi.
He was in Chandigarh recently to attend an environmental workshop. When asked about Himachal, he expressed shock over the miserable state of affairs in Manali and Rohtang that he came across during his visit.
The hill State of India, Himachal Pradesh, is bestowed with majestic Himalayan landscape. But the ecology is very fragile and requires care and preservation. Sadly, the usual ignorance of the State government and lack of environmental awareness, now fragile ecology and tourist activity in Himachal is costing the state and its people.
For instance, Rohtang Pass at 3,050 feet, about 52 km from Manali town, is the best example of aforesaid statement. The region is ringed by 23 glaciers, which had began to disappear due to climate change.
The administration never realized the need to take check vehicular emission and implement any measure to manage solid waste left behind by swarms of tourists. However, last year, the NGT rebuked the government for the environmental crisis in Rohtang. In August, 2015, NGT took a tough decision to imposed limitation on entry of petrol and diesel vehicles. The number of vehicles that visited Rohtang was about 10,000 per day, which is now restricted to only 12, 00 (800 petro, 400 diesel).
However, the ban didn't apply to those who owned electric vehicles or electric snow-scooters as they are zero emission.
When I visited the area, I was shocked to see the excessive emission of carbon monoxide from the vehicles and huge quantities of trash left behind by tourists at Rohtang Pass, which are taking a heavy toll on the snow cover,
the NGT Chairman said in an interview..
Everyone going for picnic carries coke, popcorns and beer bottles with them and then dumps these haphazardly there (at Rohtang Pass). There is plastic trash and human waste. The mule dung is polluting water and soil. This is the case before us, he said
The glaciers, as per the NGT Chairman, are receding at the rate of one meter per year, the snow and rocks has become dark due to soot accumulation, and native flora and fauna are heading towards extinction.
Born in Shimla, Kumar is visiting the Rohtang Pass since his childhood.
The rise in temperature of Manali and lessened rainfall worried him.
There used to be a dense forest canopy in Ralha where even sunlight didn't penetrate. Today you can straight away look at the sun, there is no tree. Where have the trees gone, nobody knows,
said Kumar.
Citing a case, Kumar said just to protect 10 chir pine trees from axing,
the British had deviated the route on the Kalka-Shimla rail track by constructing a tunnel. These 10 saved trees exist even today.
The State government, however, protested the decision after several locals working the field of hospitality in Manali were rendered unemployed. The government has tested CNG buses, but didn't find it feasible as there is not even a single refueling station in the hill state. Thereafter, electric buses were also tested last year.
Photo: An Electric bus during trial in Rohtang Pass, Himachal/TNS
The state also plans to construct a ropeway as a measure to provide tourists alternate transportation facility.
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Tagged with: Justice Swatamter Kumar, Manali Tourist Act, National Green Tribunal, NGT Ban Rohtang Pass, Rohtang Pass Glaciers
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Home»Review»Indu 2 review: It's official! Ishaa Saha's thriller banks on manufactured suspense due to a lack of content»
Indu 2 review: It's official! Ishaa Saha's thriller banks on manufactured suspense due to a lack of content
Ishaa and Suhotra have unavoidable and effortless chemistry between them and One can only watch the show to see these two young actors performing
Ishaa Saha
Shamayita Chakraborty
Story: It starts right from where it ends in season one: strange events keep occurring even after Indu's marriage. We start just a couple of days after Indu's boubhat (reception) at the Dasgupta family. Amid a house full of adversaries, Indu continues to seek the truth, and eventually, the dirty little secrets of that bonedi bari pour in. Or do they really?
Review: If the mystery is not unravelled in time, a point may come when it matters little to the viewer whether the secret would be uncovered or not. This is, what you may say, the ill effect of stretching things too far. That's Indu 2 in a nutshell. It builds suspense, presents a stellar star cast, endlessly beats around the bushes, and finally doesn't reach its resolution. That can be frustrating for the viewers, so much so that you may feel cheated. It appears that not coughing the plot out even in the second season is a means to cover up the lack of real content to extend the series further.
Having said that, Indu 2 does not deprive you of an intriguing watch. It is dotted with suspense and thrill. The story does not progress much but many facets of human nature, the characters' greed, failure, and jealousy come out in each of the eight episodes.
Payel De and Ishaa
Acting is the forte of the series. Ishaa Saha as Indu is completely different from any other character she portrays. She is the most bankable face of the show and she does justice to the character brilliantly. Suhotra Mukhopadhyay continues to dazzle with his bold presence as Sujato. Ishaa and Suhotra have effortless chemistry between them. One can only watch the show to see these two young actors performing. Among the other actors, Payel De, and Mimi Dutta are intriguing. Manashi Sinha delivers a high-octane drama that fits perfectly well with her character which is filled with malice. Judhajit Sarkar is also convincing as plotting Mihir.
Verdict: When the first season of Indu was dropped in 2021, it became one of the most popular shows because of its tight storytelling. In season two, however, the story becomes its weakest point. Since the makers and writers hold back most of the explanations, the season becomes bland despite the garnishing of acting, et al.
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Graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, Helsinki, Finland 1992.
MA Academy of Fine Arts, Helsinki 1996.
Works with painting, drawing, animation, burlesque, performance art.
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package com.complexible.common.base;

import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.Iterator;
import java.util.Map;

import com.google.common.base.Objects;
import com.google.common.collect.Maps;

/**
 * @author Evren Sirin
 *
 * @since 2.0
 * @version 2.2
 */
public class Options implements Iterable<Option<Object>>, Copyable<Options> {
	private static Options EMPTY = new Options(Collections.<Option<Object>, Object>emptyMap());

	private final Map<Option<Object>, Object> options;

	Options() {
		this(Maps.<Option<Object>, Object>newHashMap());
	}

	Options(Options theOptions) {
		this(theOptions.options);
	}

	private Options(Map<Option<Object>, Object> theMap) {
		this.options = theMap;
	}

	/**
	 * @inheritDoc
	 */
	@Override
	public Iterator<Option<Object>> iterator() {
		return options.keySet().iterator();
	}

	/**
	 * Creates a mutable copy of the options instance. Updating the copy will not affect the original options. The copy
	 * can be modified even if the original options instance may not be modifiable.
	 */
	public Options copy() {
		return new Options(Maps.newHashMap(options));
	}

	/**
	 * Creates a new empty options instance.
	 */
	public static Options create() {
		return new Options();
	}

	/**
	 * Creates a new options instance with the given single mapping.
	 */
	public static <V> Options of(Option<V> key, V value) {
		return create().set(key, value);
	}

	/**
	 * Creates a new options instance with the given two mappings.
	 */
	public static <V1, V2> Options of(Option<V1> key1, V1 value1, Option<V2> key2, V2 value2) {
		return create().set(key1, value1).set(key2, value2);
	}

	/**
	 * Creates a new options instance with the given three mappings.
	 */
	public static <V1, V2, V3> Options of(Option<V1> key1, V1 value1, Option<V2> key2, V2 value2, Option<V3> key3,
	                V3 value3) {
		return create().set(key1, value1).set(key2, value2).set(key3, value3);
	}

	/**
	 * Returns <tt>true</tt> if this collection contains a value for the specified option.
	 */
	public <V> boolean contains(Option<V> option) {
		return options.containsKey(option);
	}

	/**
	 * Returns the value associated with the given option or the default value of the option if there is no associated
	 * value. The default value for an option might be null so there are cases this function will return
	 * null values. Must be used with care in autoboxing.
	 *
	 * @see Options#is(Option)
	 */
	@SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
	public <V> V get(Option<V> option) {
		Object value = options.get(option);
		return value != null ? (V) value : option.getDefaultValue();
	}

	/**
	 * Returns the value associated with the given boolean option or the default value of the option if there is no associated
	 * value and the default value is not null or false otherwise.
	 */
	public boolean is(Option<Boolean> option) {
		Boolean value = (Boolean) options.get(option);
		if (value == null)
			value = option.getDefaultValue();
		return value != null && value;
	}

	/**
	 * Associate the given value with the given option overriding any previous value.
	 */
	@SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
	public <V> Options set(Option<V> option, V value) {
		options.put((Option<Object>) option, value);
		return this;
	}

	/**
	 * Copies all of the option value mappings from the specified Options overriding any previous value.
	 * .
	 * @return a reference to this object to allow method chaining
	 */
	public Options setAll(Options theOptions) {
		options.putAll(theOptions.options);
		return this;
	}

	/**
	 * Removes any previous value associated with this option.
	 */
	@SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
	public <V> V remove(Option<V> option) {
		Object oldValue = options.remove(option);
		return oldValue != null ? (V) oldValue : option.getDefaultValue();
	}

	/**
	 * Inserts the given options into the existing set of options.  Options will only be added if they
	 * do not already have a value specified in the existing options.
	 * @param theOptions			the options to insert into
	 * @param theOptionsToInsert	the new options to insert
	 */
	@SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
	public static void insert(final Options theOptions, final Options theOptionsToInsert) {
		for (Option aOpt : theOptionsToInsert) {
			if (!theOptions.contains(aOpt)) {
				theOptions.set(aOpt, theOptionsToInsert.get(aOpt));
			}
		}
	}

	/**
	 * Combines the given multiple options instances into one options instance. If there are duplicate options in the given
	 * arguments, the value that appears in the last options instance override any previous value.
	 */
	public static Options combine(Options... theOptionsArray) {
		Options aResult = Options.create();
		for (Options aOptions : theOptionsArray) {
			aResult.setAll(aOptions);
		}
		return aResult;
	}

	/**
	 * Creates an unmodifiable, shallow copy of the options instance. The unmodifiable copy cannot be updated directly
	 * but since it is a shallow copy updating the copy. If this needs to be avoided
	 * Options.unmodifiable(Options.copy()) can be used.
	 *
	 * @return a new options instance that will throw exceptions on modification function
	 */
	public static Options unmodifiable(Options options) {
		return new Options(Collections.unmodifiableMap(options.options));
	}

	/**
	 * Creates a new empty immutable Options instance.
	 */
	public static Options empty() {
		return EMPTY;
	}

	/**
	 * Creates an immutable option instance with the given single mapping.
	 */
	public static <V> Options singleton(Option<V> key, V value) {
		return new Options(Collections.singletonMap((Option<Object>) key, (Object) value));
	}

	/**
	 * @inheritDoc
	 */
	@Override
	public boolean equals(final Object o) {
		if (this == o) {
			return true;
		}
		if (o == null || getClass() != o.getClass()) {
			return false;
		}

		final Options aOptions = (Options) o;

		return Objects.equal(options, aOptions.options);
	}

	/**
	 * @inheritDoc
	 */
	@Override
	public int hashCode() {
		return options != null
			   ? options.hashCode()
			   : 0;
	}

	/**
	 * @inheritDoc
	 */
	@Override
    public String toString() {
	    return options.toString();
    }

	public int size() {
		return options.size();
	}
}

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In an effort to increase access to fresh, local produce and more comprehensive nutrition education to underserved residents, the Goshen Market Foundation, in partnership with students and faculty from SIUE, hit the road in August 2018 with the Beet Box. The Beet Box is a mobile farmers market stocked with affordably priced, local produce. It visits neighborhoods, schools, and community centers in our region that are currently lacking access to fresh produce as a result of transportation limitations, health issues, or food-desert conditions.
In coordination with the University of Illinois Extension, the Beet Box gives out recipes using in season local produce. The Beet Box is also now a registered traveling Little Free Library, and in 2019, with the help of the Metro East Rotary we are planning on giving out kids' books about food!
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Imperion is one of the best space themed OSG's released in 2009. From the makers of Travian it carries many of the same core gameplay elements, but also introduces a lot of new concepts that compliment the space theme quite well.
The most obvious difference between Travian and Imperion is the graphics. While Travian has kept its rather simplistic graphics over the years, Imperion presents beautiful 3d renderings and a stunning splash page.
Similar to Travian players can choose between one of three races, the Terrans, the Titans, or the Xen. These feel very similar to Starcraft's Terrans, Protoss, and Zerg. One of the interesting new concepts is the planets with different climates. Each player controls a planet that is positioned in a Galaxy, (similar to both Ikariam's Island concept and to Nemexia's galaxies). There are planets of various climates, some of which are best suited for certain races and energy types. For example, Volcanic planets can only be colonized by the Xen, and give bonuses to Thermal energy.
The game also includes comets that travel through space that can be harvested for resources. This provides players a way to actively seek out resources without necessarily going to war.
I found the energy system (which seems to be a staple in all space-themed OSG's) and the shield generator to be a unique take on the city wall, and the planetary defense systems (units that can only defend the planet they were built on) are a nice way to distinguish between offensive and defensive units.
The science system is also quite innovative. There are dozens of researches possible that unlock a variety of features: blueprints for military units, new building slots and mines, faster trade, etc. Many of these also have several levels that can be unlocked Any of these can be purchased at any time, allowing the player to decide what order he want to develop.
One of the aspects I felt could use improvement is the building graphics. Most of the structures look very similar and with no tie-in to real world concepts the only way to tell what a building does is to click on it. Aside from this, however, the UI is very well polished and is pretty easy to read. The color coding of the different resources and large displays of the resource cache is a great example more games should follow.
All in all, Imperion is a great game any OSG fan should check out, especially if you're looking for a little sci-fi in your life.
Good review. I agree with you about the building designs, most of the buildings don't really look like anything. This is especially bad with the Terran buildings.
Wish I had more time to play thi game, but Travian right now is all-consuming.
Hi, I previously played Imperion for 8 months solid. The game is quite good although there are a few things I would change. After a while the game does however get very tedious sending out some 5-6 hundred raids every hour easily consumers your entire day. I do however feel that as far as interest goes id actually rather play a game such as starcraft for a few hours and call it good rather than delving into a huge mess of made up fantasy politics which at a certain point in imperion a player will encounter in one way or another.
The graphics of this game is awesome I like it and I hope that most games will have the same level of quality as the Imperion.


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#define BMD_DECKLINKAPICONFIGURATION_H

#ifndef BMD_CONST
    #if defined(_MSC_VER)
        #define BMD_CONST __declspec(selectany) static const
    #else
        #define BMD_CONST static const
    #endif
#endif

#ifndef BMD_PUBLIC
	#define BMD_PUBLIC
#endif

// Type Declarations

// Interface ID Declarations

BMD_CONST REFIID IID_IDeckLinkConfiguration                       = /* EF90380B-4AE5-4346-9077-E288E149F129 */ {0xEF,0x90,0x38,0x0B,0x4A,0xE5,0x43,0x46,0x90,0x77,0xE2,0x88,0xE1,0x49,0xF1,0x29};
BMD_CONST REFIID IID_IDeckLinkEncoderConfiguration                = /* 138050E5-C60A-4552-BF3F-0F358049327E */ {0x13,0x80,0x50,0xE5,0xC6,0x0A,0x45,0x52,0xBF,0x3F,0x0F,0x35,0x80,0x49,0x32,0x7E};

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typedef uint32_t BMDDeckLinkConfigurationID;
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    bmdDeckLinkConfigSwapSerialRxTx                              = 'ssrt',

    /* Video Input/Output Integers */

    bmdDeckLinkConfigHDMI3DPackingFormat                         = '3dpf',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigBypass                                      = 'byps',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigClockTimingAdjustment                       = 'ctad',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigDuplexMode                                  = 'dupx',

    /* Audio Input/Output Flags */

    bmdDeckLinkConfigAnalogAudioConsumerLevels                   = 'aacl',

    /* Video output flags */

    bmdDeckLinkConfigFieldFlickerRemoval                         = 'fdfr',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigHD1080p24ToHD1080i5994Conversion            = 'to59',
    bmdDeckLinkConfig444SDIVideoOutput                           = '444o',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigBlackVideoOutputDuringCapture               = 'bvoc',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigLowLatencyVideoOutput                       = 'llvo',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigDownConversionOnAllAnalogOutput             = 'caao',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigSMPTELevelAOutput                           = 'smta',
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    bmdDeckLinkConfigQuadLinkSDIVideoOutputSquareDivisionSplit   = 'SDQS',

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    bmdDeckLinkConfigOutput1080pAsPsF                            = 'pfpr',

    /* Video Output Integers */

    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoOutputConnection                       = 'vocn',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoOutputConversionMode                   = 'vocm',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigAnalogVideoOutputFlags                      = 'avof',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigReferenceInputTimingOffset                  = 'glot',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoOutputIdleOperation                    = 'voio',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigDefaultVideoOutputMode                      = 'dvom',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigDefaultVideoOutputModeFlags                 = 'dvof',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigSDIOutputLinkConfiguration                  = 'solc',

    /* Video Output Floats */

    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoOutputComponentLumaGain                = 'oclg',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoOutputComponentChromaBlueGain          = 'occb',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoOutputComponentChromaRedGain           = 'occr',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoOutputCompositeLumaGain                = 'oilg',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoOutputCompositeChromaGain              = 'oicg',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoOutputSVideoLumaGain                   = 'oslg',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoOutputSVideoChromaGain                 = 'oscg',

    /* Video Input Flags */

    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoInputScanning                          = 'visc',	// Applicable to H264 Pro Recorder only
    bmdDeckLinkConfigUseDedicatedLTCInput                        = 'dltc',	// Use timecode from LTC input instead of SDI stream
    bmdDeckLinkConfigSDIInput3DPayloadOverride                   = '3dds',

    /* Video Input Flags */

    bmdDeckLinkConfigCapture1080pAsPsF                           = 'cfpr',

    /* Video Input Integers */

    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoInputConnection                        = 'vicn',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigAnalogVideoInputFlags                       = 'avif',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoInputConversionMode                    = 'vicm',
    bmdDeckLinkConfig32PulldownSequenceInitialTimecodeFrame      = 'pdif',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVANCSourceLine1Mapping                      = 'vsl1',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVANCSourceLine2Mapping                      = 'vsl2',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVANCSourceLine3Mapping                      = 'vsl3',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigCapturePassThroughMode                      = 'cptm',

    /* Video Input Floats */

    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoInputComponentLumaGain                 = 'iclg',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoInputComponentChromaBlueGain           = 'iccb',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoInputComponentChromaRedGain            = 'iccr',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoInputCompositeLumaGain                 = 'iilg',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoInputCompositeChromaGain               = 'iicg',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoInputSVideoLumaGain                    = 'islg',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigVideoInputSVideoChromaGain                  = 'iscg',

    /* Audio Input Flags */

    bmdDeckLinkConfigMicrophonePhantomPower                      = 'mphp',

    /* Audio Input Integers */

    bmdDeckLinkConfigAudioInputConnection                        = 'aicn',

    /* Audio Input Floats */

    bmdDeckLinkConfigAnalogAudioInputScaleChannel1               = 'ais1',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigAnalogAudioInputScaleChannel2               = 'ais2',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigAnalogAudioInputScaleChannel3               = 'ais3',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigAnalogAudioInputScaleChannel4               = 'ais4',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigDigitalAudioInputScale                      = 'dais',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigMicrophoneInputGain                         = 'micg',

    /* Audio Output Integers */

    bmdDeckLinkConfigAudioOutputAESAnalogSwitch                  = 'aoaa',

    /* Audio Output Floats */

    bmdDeckLinkConfigAnalogAudioOutputScaleChannel1              = 'aos1',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigAnalogAudioOutputScaleChannel2              = 'aos2',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigAnalogAudioOutputScaleChannel3              = 'aos3',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigAnalogAudioOutputScaleChannel4              = 'aos4',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigDigitalAudioOutputScale                     = 'daos',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigHeadphoneVolume                             = 'hvol',

    /* Device Information Strings */

    bmdDeckLinkConfigDeviceInformationLabel                      = 'dila',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigDeviceInformationSerialNumber               = 'disn',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigDeviceInformationCompany                    = 'dico',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigDeviceInformationPhone                      = 'diph',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigDeviceInformationEmail                      = 'diem',
    bmdDeckLinkConfigDeviceInformationDate                       = 'dida',

    /* Deck Control Integers */

    bmdDeckLinkConfigDeckControlConnection                       = 'dcco'
};

/* Enum BMDDeckLinkEncoderConfigurationID - DeckLink Encoder Configuration ID */

typedef uint32_t BMDDeckLinkEncoderConfigurationID;
enum _BMDDeckLinkEncoderConfigurationID {

    /* Video Encoder Integers */

    bmdDeckLinkEncoderConfigPreferredBitDepth                    = 'epbr',
    bmdDeckLinkEncoderConfigFrameCodingMode                      = 'efcm',

    /* HEVC/H.265 Encoder Integers */

    bmdDeckLinkEncoderConfigH265TargetBitrate                    = 'htbr',

    /* DNxHR/DNxHD Compression ID */

    bmdDeckLinkEncoderConfigDNxHRCompressionID                   = 'dcid',

    /* DNxHR/DNxHD Level */

    bmdDeckLinkEncoderConfigDNxHRLevel                           = 'dlev',

    /* Encoded Sample Decriptions */

    bmdDeckLinkEncoderConfigMPEG4SampleDescription               = 'stsE',	// Full MPEG4 sample description (aka SampleEntry of an 'stsd' atom-box). Useful for MediaFoundation, QuickTime, MKV and more
    bmdDeckLinkEncoderConfigMPEG4CodecSpecificDesc               = 'esds'	// Sample description extensions only (atom stream, each with size and fourCC header). Useful for AVFoundation, VideoToolbox, MKV and more
};

// Forward Declarations

class IDeckLinkConfiguration;
class IDeckLinkEncoderConfiguration;

/* Interface IDeckLinkConfiguration - DeckLink Configuration interface */

class BMD_PUBLIC IDeckLinkConfiguration : public IUnknown
{
public:
    virtual HRESULT SetFlag (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkConfigurationID cfgID, /* in */ bool value) = 0;
    virtual HRESULT GetFlag (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkConfigurationID cfgID, /* out */ bool *value) = 0;
    virtual HRESULT SetInt (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkConfigurationID cfgID, /* in */ int64_t value) = 0;
    virtual HRESULT GetInt (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkConfigurationID cfgID, /* out */ int64_t *value) = 0;
    virtual HRESULT SetFloat (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkConfigurationID cfgID, /* in */ double value) = 0;
    virtual HRESULT GetFloat (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkConfigurationID cfgID, /* out */ double *value) = 0;
    virtual HRESULT SetString (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkConfigurationID cfgID, /* in */ CFStringRef value) = 0;
    virtual HRESULT GetString (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkConfigurationID cfgID, /* out */ CFStringRef *value) = 0;
    virtual HRESULT WriteConfigurationToPreferences (void) = 0;

protected:
    virtual ~IDeckLinkConfiguration () {} // call Release method to drop reference count
};

/* Interface IDeckLinkEncoderConfiguration - DeckLink Encoder Configuration interface. Obtained from IDeckLinkEncoderInput */

class BMD_PUBLIC IDeckLinkEncoderConfiguration : public IUnknown
{
public:
    virtual HRESULT SetFlag (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkEncoderConfigurationID cfgID, /* in */ bool value) = 0;
    virtual HRESULT GetFlag (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkEncoderConfigurationID cfgID, /* out */ bool *value) = 0;
    virtual HRESULT SetInt (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkEncoderConfigurationID cfgID, /* in */ int64_t value) = 0;
    virtual HRESULT GetInt (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkEncoderConfigurationID cfgID, /* out */ int64_t *value) = 0;
    virtual HRESULT SetFloat (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkEncoderConfigurationID cfgID, /* in */ double value) = 0;
    virtual HRESULT GetFloat (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkEncoderConfigurationID cfgID, /* out */ double *value) = 0;
    virtual HRESULT SetString (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkEncoderConfigurationID cfgID, /* in */ CFStringRef value) = 0;
    virtual HRESULT GetString (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkEncoderConfigurationID cfgID, /* out */ CFStringRef *value) = 0;
    virtual HRESULT GetBytes (/* in */ BMDDeckLinkEncoderConfigurationID cfgID, /* out */ void *buffer /* optional */, /* in, out */ uint32_t *bufferSize) = 0;

protected:
    virtual ~IDeckLinkEncoderConfiguration () {} // call Release method to drop reference count
};

/* Functions */

extern "C" {

}

#endif /* defined(BMD_DECKLINKAPICONFIGURATION_H) */


Many of us in the homesteading community want to get out of the rat race, move to a rural area (or even the wilderness), grow our food, work on the homestead everyday, and enjoy a simpler way of life.
This is hard to do if you have to commute away from the homestead every day though. You never really get into that homestead state of mind when this is the case.
How to escape the rat race, then? How to wake up and be able to stay on the homestead, working on projects, enjoying our animals, nature, the land, the comfort of home, and our loved ones? That is the question so many of us feel daunted by.
We may get the acres, build the cabin, plant the garden… but, somehow it doesn't feel complete when we have to leave every single day to go sell our time and get pulled back into that hectic state of mind that is the norm of modern Western industrial society.
We begin to believe it isn't even possible and this is just the way it is nowadays.
I'm here to tell you that it is possible to earn a full-time income without having to leave your home(stead).
And no, you do not have to have some university-granted skill set to be able to do so. In fact, if you are truly motivated and driven to achieve this lifestyle, there is no reason you shouldn't be able to achieve it in one year.
Just think - your life could be completely different this time one year from now. You could be working from home everyday or - even better - not working every day from anywhere, but generating passive income online instead! Freeing you to work on your homestead, on creative projects that are truly fulfilling, spending more time with those you love, and just enjoying a higher quality of life all around.
I know because I did (and am doing) it myself. So I wanted to share some personal advice if this sounds like a path you might be interested in taking yourself.
I'm going to share information about transitioning to working online from home followed by two passive income strategies - all that you can begin working on now!
One way to go about this is to transition your career into an online work from home (or anywhere) position.
It doesn't matter what you do right now for an income - you can 100% teach yourself a valuable skill so that you can work online and make a legitimate income. I know this is possible because I did it.
I taught myself how to design websites. I knew nothing about web design, knew no code, none of that - but I saw that it was in demand on a freelancing platform I was reading through and figured I'd give it a go. Fast forward one year and I'm making a full-time lucrative income as a web designer. The best part? I got paid to learn, rather than paying to learn.
But - this strategy does require drive and self-motivation. I worked full-time while listening to podcasts about self-educating and came home in the evenings and put in several hours designing my first website (for myself). I would've much rather gone for a hike or a walk on the bay, but I sat in front of the computer until bedtime. I was setting the foundation for a future I knew I wanted.
Over the months, I kept dabbling and learning and working on projects, then finally it all paid off and started to come together.
I created a profile on a freelancing platform, got my first client, and have not been without work since!
The best part is that with every new job I take on, I learn new things (while getting paid) and my portfolio and skill sets continue to grow and grow.
Now I am able to live in a wilderness area with only three people per square mile (as we build a homestead from scratch) and make a full-time income from home (thank goodness for satellites!).
Here's what I recommend you do: go to a freelancing platform like Fiverr or Upwork and read through the job listings. This will give you an idea of the type of work that's in the highest demand as well as pay rates. This is the strategy I used to hone in on what I felt I could learn and provide as a service.
This isn't to say that you can't teach yourself to do something that right now seems impossible to you - in fact, most programmers out there in the world right now are self-taught. Many of them work everyday for big companies like Intel, getting paid six figures, and still feel like imposters. One of my close friends who is a self-taught senior software engineer still laughs and jokes that he essentially gets paid everyday to Google (meaning - he doesn't know how to do something, so he just Googles until he finds the solution).
Freelancing platforms offer a variety of ideas: web design, writing, graphic design, voiceovers, audio work, etc. etc. Let's use graphic design as an example - download Adobe Illustrator, go to YouTube and look for "Adobe Illustrator Tutorials" or "adobe illustrator logo design" and start doing these tutorials. Not only do you get experience, but by jumping in and working on actual projects like this, you're building a portfolio that you can show clients later. Then, market yourself as a logo designer- ta da!
Now let's talk about passive income.
In a nutshell: you aren't selling your time anymore. You get that most wonderful resource back!
BUT… passive income does require a lot of upfront work. Atleast the methods I'm familiar with do.
Guess what, though? If you get started right now, in one year you could have a substantial passive income stream flowing. Imagine the ways this could change your life - freeing your time for other endeavors and removing any need to be location dependent (or live near a populous).
I believe that every human being has a story to tell or something to teach.
Think about what you know well that you could teach - a process, a skill or craft, a cookbook, a travel guide to your area, a natural history of a place you love, how to have a passionate marriage… really the possibilities are endless. Just get creative. (If you suspect you would go the non-fiction route, I recommend reading the book On Writing Well: The Classic Guide To Writing Non-Fiction).
Or - write a story rather than a guide. Maybe something similar to this: Go North Young Man: Modern Homesteading in Alaska which is just a man's account of his first four years as a homesteader on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula in the 1950's.
Write what you know. Figure out what knowledge or experience you have that might be valuable or enjoyable to someone else.
Compile your E-book over time with a clear outline and strategy, design it how you wish (I recommend using Canva which is free and easy), turn it into a .pdf and put it on Amazon or on your own blog/website (which I'll talk about in a second).
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***I would also recommend browsing Amazon's Bestselling Ebooks. Pay attention to the list of categories under Kindle Ebooks to get ideas for what you could write about.
This is one strategy of mine that I've already seen start to pay off, despite being in the very beginning stages.
A niche website is a site that focuses on a target audience with common specific interests.
Honestly - most websites are niche websites, meaning they have identified a target audience and strategize how to provide content to attract that target audience.
This website that you're on right now, mine, is a niche website. Target audience: homesteaders (fortunately that includes a large array of topics that can be covered - good for me since I have a ton of topics I enjoy writing about!).
How To Monetize A Niche Website / Blog?
Affiliate links - these are just links you share on your site and when a visitor to your site clicks a link and ends up making a purchase from the site you're an affiliate with (Amazon, RStyle, Carhartt, the list goes on and on and on, but most people begin with Amazon), you get a small commission. The commission is tiny - about 3 to 4 percent so the goal is to get a lot of click-throughs and purchases so that your affiliate income grows and grows. How do you get more click-throughs? More traffic to your site. How do you get more traffic to your site? By creating more and more quality content (blogging).
Digital Products - It could be Ebooks like we just talked about, online courses, etc.
Ads - I don't use ads, so I can't speak much on them, but many people rely on ads for a big chunk of their monthly passive income from their niche website.
So no matter what your current situation is, these are all ideas you can begin working on right now.
You might not see financial results until next year, but guess what? Next year will be here before you know it, so why not make steps in the direction of your goals?
I work a full-time job, but here I am, on a Sunday afternoon, creating a blog post which is a single little brick in the passive income house I'm working to build, if you will. I'd much rather be outside doing something away from the computer, but I know that this is work that must be done now so that eventually I do get my time back. (Plus, I really enjoy working on this website so that sure does help!).
I once heard success defined as being anytime you take an action that contributes to your goals. So, success isn't just in achieving the goal, but in every single small step you take toward it.
Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions - I'm more than happy to help!


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Shreveport Councilwoman Defends Her Voting Record Amid Recall Effort
Red River Radio | By Chuck Smith
Published February 4, 2020 at 11:53 AM CST
Courtesy: Facebook
RECALL EFFORT - There were two press conferences held at government plaza in downtown Shreveport yesterday. One was by a group who are organizing a recall of city councilwoman LeVette Fuller who represents District B for her recent deciding vote against a proposal to have a binding memorandum of understanding between the city and a developer who wants to build a mixed-use residential, commercial and recreational project along Cross Bayou just north of downtown. The developer wants the city to acquire 88 acres to facilitate the estimated $1 Billion-dollar-plus project. The memorandum would've allowed Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins to openly negotiate with the developer but Fuller, a Democrat has said she felt the plan lacked details and sided with 3 Republican councilmen and voted no. The recall group is led by Pastor Linus Mayes whose church is in Fuller's district.
Credit Courtesy: Shreveport Times
Courtesy: Shreveport Times
LEADING RECALL EFFORT - Pastor Linus Mayes (Ctr) about to read a statement at a press event before Shreveport Government Plaza downtown Monday 02/03/20.
"We want Miss Fuller to defend her record of continuously voting against jobs, against growth, agiainst the interests of African-American people, and the poor," Mayes stated during the press event.
Pastor Mayes was referring to the estimated 14,000 jobs the developer Gateway Consortium has said the Cross Bayou Point project would create. During her press conference, Councilman Fuller defended her recent vote. When asked about the recall initiative that has become a mix of partisan and racial politics, Fuller had this to say:
"We need to understand why they are trying to slander me instead of bringing more facts about their project," Fuller said. "Who places blame outside when they haven't done their homework?"
Pastor Mayes and recall supporters refused to take questions from the media. Councilwoman Fuller announced she'll be holding a series of meetings with constituents regarding her voting record and council business. She will finish with a town hall on March 14th. Her District B seat includes downtown, Highland and Stoner Hill areas which historically, has been considered a swing vote on the council. The organizers wanting to recall Fuller will have to gather signatures from about 5,400 registered voters in District B.
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Chuck Smith brings more than 30 years' experience to Red River Radio having started out as a radio news reporter and moving into television journalism as a newsmagazine producer / host, talk-show moderator, programming director and managing producer and news director / anchor for commercial, public broadcasting and educational television. He has more recently worked in advertising, marketing and public relations as a writer, video producer and media consultant. In pursuit of higher learning, Chuck studied Mass Communications at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and motion picture / television production at the University of California at Los Angeles. He has also taught writing for television at York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina and video / film production at Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport.
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Nominees announced for 76th Annual Candy Industry Kettle Awards
Tickets will be available for purchase early this year.
Sylvia Buxton, president/CEO, Perfetti Van Melle North America; Douglas R. Dressman, president/CEO, Esther Price Candies, Corp.; and Kirk Vashaw, president, Spangler Candy Co., are nominated for the 2022 Kettle Award.
Candy Industry's Kettle Award Committee has announced the 2023 nominees for the industry's most prestigious award. The nominees, who were selected based on their accomplishments, activities, and contributions to the confectionery industry, include:
Douglas R. Dressman, president and CEO, Esther Price Candies, Corp., Dayton, OH
Kirk Vashaw, chairman and CEO, Spangler Candy Co., Bryan, OH
Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO, Perfetti Van Melle North America, Breda, Netherlands
To vote for the nominees and to read their bios, visit the Kettle Awards website. Voting will close end of February.
Each of the nominees for this illustrious award were nominated as determined by the criteria set up for the Kettle Award in 1945. The criteria require superior achievement in the following areas: sales and marketing; education and personnel training; energy and environmental contributions; quality advancement; production and plant improvement; and research and product development.
Candy Industry's founder and publisher, Don Gussow, established the Kettle Award in 1946. As he explained to readers then, the Kettle Award was meant as "recognition of the contribution for 'great or good' of the industry, not only on the part of the person selected for the distinction, but of every member of the confectionery field who has devoted himself in whatever measure to make the business of candy making and selling a more profitable and happier one."
The chairman and members of the Kettle Committee, which consists of representatives from leading suppliers to the industry, will present the 77th Kettle Awards at a gala reception from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 23, during the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago. The event will be held in the main dining room of the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Hors d'oeuvres will be served from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. and the award program will begin on stage directly thereafter.
All individuals working in or with the confectionery industry are welcomed to attend.
Tickets for the event will go on sale in early 2023, and this is the second year that ticket sales have been opened to the public.
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Innovia Films America Inc., a major producer of specialty cast polypropylene and BOPP films, has a leading global position for high performance multi-layer films, coated films, box over wrap and label films with production sites in Australia, Belgium, Poland, Mexico and the UK. For the candy industry we specialize in high yield white and also metallized cold seal lamination films.
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As I am very excited for this movie to come out (especially after the trailer being on before Fame last week). I decided to post the pictures which have been released as stills of the movie. From the trailer and the pictures below, I am really holding high hopes of loving this movie. Just for the facts that it is a musical and it is directed by Rob Marshall, who directed one of my favorite films in Chicago.
I think this film is just fantastic, with all of the women in the photo. Such fantastic talent in this picture.
So how many Oscar Winners can you fit in one film?
Anyone else really looking forward to this film?
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Mad Hatter says:
I think it looks pretty good actually. have we ever figured out which star it is singing "Be Italian" in the trailer?
Caz says:
Well while on IMDb earlier and looking at some of the threads about the film. I read in there that its Fergie singing "Be Italian.
Marshall says:
They need to release another trailer or put out a single with one of the songs. It has been way too long.
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Yes they really do need to release a trailer, or even the soundtrack as only just over a month before the release of the movie.
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Marketing trends to look out for and be familiar with in 2018.
Although the phrase "Content is King" was first coined in 1974 in a book titled Magazine Editing and Production, until recently most tech marketing execs didn't understand just how important that sentiment is and just how critical content has become. For example, content now plays a central role in the sales process, as more buyers prefer to "self-learn" via the Internet – and producing that content has gotten trickier as buyers' consumption habits have changed from long written formats to short videos and infographics. Content is also playing a crucial role in Share of Voice goals, especially now that advertising has changed to a "performance-based" model and publications are restructuring to include more contributed content. It's no secret that to attract buyers, partners and even investors you need content that is compelling and that educates . What we need to know is what does that content look like? What format? How often should it be delivered? How does the content change based on the audience consuming the content? To answer those questions and more, 10Fold recently commissioned a survey with Dimensional Research to better understand U.S. tech marketing executives' plans for content as part of their marketing initiatives for the coming 12 months.
Dimensional Research surveyed 172 marketing executives in technology companies in the U.S. – and all were qualified based on having a budget and approval authority to create and deploy content. People with the titles of Vice President of Marketing, CMO and CEO (for smaller companies) were included in the survey, and the research included companies from the very small ($5 million or less) to the large (revenues exceeding $1 Billion). As part of the research, Dimensional also evaluated the vertical industries they targeted for sales (e.g. healthcare, retail, transportation, government, etc.), along with the region in the U.S. that was home to corporate headquarters.
We knew the content was in increasing demand, but even we were surprised that these tech marketers were planning an increase of 300%. But how are they going to pay for all that content? Over 40% of respondents claimed they will have at least a $250,000 budget dedicated to content next year.
Content production is now demanded at a feverish pace – with 32% of executives planning to produce content on a daily, or even hourly, basis. It turns out that vertical markets, such as education and pharmaceutical, have unending appetites for new content, and many tech marketing execs are delivering content hourly to reach these buyers.
Most organizations are now crying "uncle" when it comes to the dramatic increases in content and are turning to third-party agencies to create their content . 89% of executives use third parties for at least 25% of their content needs. It turns out the very large and the very small are most likely to outsource 100% of their content development to third parties.
39% of respondents prefer and prioritize social media and 39% of respondents prefer and prioritize video as the content vehicles to reach their audiences . From a budget perspective, respondents suggested that 26-44% of content budgets were reserved for social content and 22-60% of content budgets were reserved for video.
Although a high number of respondents reported using sophisticated marketing automation platforms, when asked how they determined if a piece of content was successful, the answers were back to the basics. 56% of respondents said they asked customers and their sales force about the content. The vast majority – 80% – judged the content by basic web analytics. Our final insight is that 89% of our respondents said that the biggest barrier to quality content production was domain knowledge . Let's face it: technology can be complex and difficult to translate on message, particularly if your content production team doesn't have much experience .