This is my favorite breakfast treat. It's super easy to make, and literally tastes so so good. I make mine with wheat bread, avocado obviously, Trader Joes "everything bagel" mix, and if I'm feeling boujee a dippy egg on top. Almost every single cute aesthetic coffee shop in America has avocado toast. I'm sort of happy that they are really trendy right now because they actually offer options🥑🥑that are healthy and tasty.
Lattes, Cappuccino, and Mochas galore! This one definitely isn't only popular in the U.S . because people have caffeine addictions everywhere. There is so much to do everyday, that there is just no time for sleep. Also, it tastes great while giving you energy. Coffee shops are all the rage right now, and I've seen so many- including on my insta feed- coffee shop pics! I'm not complaining though, since they usually look so cute. Sometimes I wonder how much money people have spent on coffee in the U.S. yearly, because I know so many people that buy coffee before school on the daily. Lets calculate: Grande Caffe Latte $3.65 at Starbuck times 365 days in year= $1,332.25 a year of a daily latte. I'm not surprised though, cause everyday I know I need a caffeine pick me up before a long school day too!
This probably is my favorite item on the list. If you have been living under a rock then, you wouldn't know what an acai bowl is. Well here is the recipe or definition- it's a really thick smoothie that's topped with oatmeal, fruit or peanut butter and you eat it with a spoon. They have been ALL OVER social media. I have seen so many Instagram, VSCO, and Pinterest posts with acai bowl pics. Most of the time you see them more in city cafes or cute beach restaurants (especially in places like Florida & California), but I have found amazing acai bowls in a place closer to me since I can't go to Florida to get acai bowls! They are from a place called Oola bowls and they taste great. I could eat them everyday if I could! The texture of their acai makes it seem like your eating ice cream, but better! Overall, if you haven't tried an acai bowl then you need to!
If we are being honest I'm not the biggest fan of Chipotle, but my brother is probably one of their biggest fans. I loveeee burritos, but I can't handle spice. For some reason literally everything Chipotle makes is way too spicy for me, so I usually choose to go to Neato Burrito instead. My friends & family love Chipotle so much and go 24/7. I will admit though there is one thing I can eat @ Chipotle… their chips. They have such a good flavor because they has lime and sea salt on them. Overall, Chipotle may not be my favorite but it sure is for most of America. In 2017, statistics show there are over 2,400 Chipotle restaurants worldwide.
This is the perfect summer treat, and I know that for a fact since a ton of people love it! Last summer I worked @ a Rita's Italian Ice which if you don't know it is an ice cream shop. Most of the time it would always be packed full of people wanting ice cream cones, milkshakes, and Italian ice. They offer so many different kinds and flavors that it's hard to get sick of it! Mango and Swedish Fish Ice were the top flavors. My go to treat at Rita's always was salted caramel custard with Reese's peanut butter cups & sometimes hot fudge! If you have a Rita's near you pleaseee try this out, but literally is so addicting, and as soon as you try it you'll be hooked!
This is something I could eat on the daily. Whether it's Shrimp Tempura or California rolls, Ill eat it! The sushi industry is really growing in the U.S., and I'm so down for it. Sushi is literally everywhere- Grocery stores, Japanese restaurants, malls, etc.- but just be careful where you purchase yours! Overall, I know not everyone is a fan of sushi, but just don't say no to it until you try it.
This is just classic American cuisine. 99.9% of the restaurants in America will have a burger and fries on the menu. It's just a easy meal to choose if you don't know what to get. I personally don't really get burgers at restaurants too much, but I love it when my dad makes burgers on the grill. Its a summer fav of mine especially on the 4th of July! French fries though do get a 10/10 as a side for me.
I hope you guys enjoyed Maisie's & my collab!! Don't forget to check out her post if you haven't already! Now go grab yourself a cup of coffee and avocado toast because I'm sure your hungry after reading this, I sure know I am.
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Awh thank u girl, glad u have all these delicious treats too!!


Chris Voss was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is one of the preeminent practitioners of negotiation skills in the world. He is also the author of the book "Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It".
We discussed many topics, including what it takes to be a great negotiator, why trying to get a "win-win" is NOT a good idea, why going for NO is better than going for YES, how to gain the upper hand in a negotiation, and how men and women negotiate differently.
In addition, we talked about the one thing people really want, the value of listening to what is NOT being said, why negotiations fail, the power of owning your negatives upfront, and the most difficult people to negotiate with.


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Dan, Tanya Snyder Likely to Sell Commanders, per Report
Bank of America, the investment bank hired by Commanders co-owners Dan and Tanya Snyder, is moving forward with the process for them to consider offers to purchase all or part of the team, per The Washington Post. The bank is set to send what amounts to a prospectus for the team to qualified potential buyers who agree to confidentiality.
According to the Post, they are most likely to sell the entire franchise. Any sale, whether it's the entire franchise or a minority share, must be approved by at least three-quarters of the other NFL team owners.
The team first announced in November that the co-owners hired Bank of America to potentially sell all or part of the franchise. According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, the team is expected to sell for at least $5 billion, with the possibility of the price tag reaching $6 billion or $7 billion. The record sale for an NFL team was when the Broncos were sold in August for $4.65 billion.
What's more, Dan Snyder bought out his three limited partners in March 2021 for $875 million. That transaction required the other NFL owners to grant Snyder a waiver to take on an additional $450 million in debt, which he must repay by '28 if he remains owner. By the PostSnyder will face difficulty finding an investor willing to pay $1 billion to $2 billion to be his junior business partner unless the deal guarantees an opportunity to "buy him out" and become the full or principal owner at a future date.
The announcement in hiring Bank of America came after Colts owner Jim Irsay said Snyder should be removed from his position and that he believes there are enough owners' votes to remove him as the Commanders' co-owner. His comments came in the wake of an ESPN story published Oct. 13 saying Snyder told a close associate he has enough information to "blow up" several NFL owners, the league office and commissioner Roger Goodell. Per the report, Snyder has used private investigators to look into several NFL team owners and Goodell, the same tactics Snyder is said to have used within his own franchise.
As recently as Thursday, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform's investigation into the Commanders and Dan Snyder was released, finding that the embattled co-owner gave "misleading testimony" and the NFL "buried" Beth Wilkinson's report and findings. Wilkinson investigated allegations of sexual harassment within the Washington franchise but her findings were never released. They were instead only verbally orally to Goodell and the NFL.
The recent report also found that Snyder "permitted and participated in" troubling conduct. The 79-page report, titled, "How the NFL and the Washington Commanders Covered Up Decades of Sexual Misconduct," was a culmination of more than yearlong investigation by the committee into workplace misconduct and sexual harassment allegations within the Washington franchise.

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Naeuiwon() was a palace pharmacy during Joseon dynasty. Literally, it refers to the place located at the palace for medical issues. Its other names were such as Naeguk () and Naeyakbang () of which terms also designated the place or room for treatment. In Changdeokgung palace, tourists can experience how royal physicians worked long before western modern medicine arrived at Korean peninsula.

History
The first formation of Naeuiwon firstly appeared at the reign of Taejong of Joseon under the title of Naeyakbang - Yak bang means pharmacy room. Later in 1443 during Sejong's era, the title name of Naeuiwon was announced, which implies before 1443, independent organ for medical issues did not exist. The full personnel was 16 people and each personnel was called as Eoui(in Hangul:어의), meaning a royal physician. There were also women doctors who only took care of higher rank women.

After 3 decades passed, Sejo initiated government offices, while the transformation of personnel occurred depending on contemporary situation.

Throughout Joseon, Naeuiwon was the heart of skillful medical affair, affecting tremendous effects of Korean medicine

Administration
Generally speaking, Naeuiwon refers to the place in charge of royal family's health and medical affair.  Additionally, as royal cuisine of Joseon was quite different from normal dining at that time, Eoui also took charge of serving appropriate diet depending on the symptom and preserving materia medica.

See also
 Dongui Bogam
 Heo Jun

References

Note
 Yoon Suk ja, 2009, ≪Interesting food story≫

External links
 Wikimapia - Naeuiwon
 Naeuiwon

Joseon dynasty
Korean culture
Traditional Korean medicine

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Jasper Morrison, né le  à Londres, est un designer anglais.

Biographie
Jasper Morrison est diplômé de la Kingston Polytechnic Design School de Londres en 1982 et du Royal College of Art de Londres en 1985. Il complète ses études à Berlin avec une bourse de l'université des arts en 1986.

En 1986, il monte son studio à Londres. Il commence par travailler pour des marques telles que SCP, FSB, Vitra et Cappellini. En 1995, il est sélectionné pour réaliser le design du tramway de Hanovre.

Jasper Morrison Ltd. est présent à Londres et Paris et travaille avec les entreprises suivantes : Alessi, Canon, Cappellini, Galerie Kreo, Flos, Magis, Rado, Sony Design Centre Europe, Vitra.

Il est récompensé par le titre de Royal Designer for Industry en 2001 à Londres et par celui de « Designer de l'année 2000 » à la Foire du design de Paris.

Principales réalisations

 Canapé Three Sofa de Luxe (1991), Cappellini
 Table Atlas System (1992), Alias
 Chaise Quattro Gambe (1993), Montina
 Tramway de Hanovre (1997)
 Chaise Plywood (1998), Vitra International
 Boites de cuisine Tin Family (1998), Alessi
 Chaise Air-Chair (1999), Magis
 Fauteuil, Low pad (1999), Cappellini
 Lampe Glo-Ball (1999), Flos
 Lampe Luxmaster (2000), Flos
 Tables Cork Family (2004), Vitra
 Cafetière, bouilloire, grille-pain (2004), Rowenta
 Chaise Lotus (2006), Cappellini
 Téléphone mobile, SGH-E590 (2007), Samsung
 Chaise Trattoria (2009), Magis
 Collection de casseroles (2006), Alessi
 Chaussure The Country Trainer (2011), Camper
 Lampe Superloon (2015), Flos
 Chaise Alfi (2015), Emeco
 Freebox Delta, Freebox One, (2018), Free

Voir aussi

Bibliographie

Liens externes

  Site officiel de Jasper Morrison Ltd.
  Collection du MoMA
  Collection du Design Museum de Londres
  Interview de Jasper Morrison

Designer britannique
Étudiant de l'université Kingston
Étudiant du Royal College of Art
Étudiant de l'université des arts de Berlin
Naissance en novembre 1959
Naissance à Londres


Anointing is a word used a lot in church, but not explained very often. If you listen closely, you could probably figure out that anointing is a word used for the presence of God, or God speaking through someone. It's almost synonymous, figuratively, with God's Holy Spirit.
Here we see the word anointing being used in a more figurative sense, as we do in church, most often.
But the actual definition of the word anointing is: "to smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony". Where did that come from, in the Bible? Was anyone ever physically anointed with oil?
After reading a few of these examples, what do you think God's anointing produced in the lives of the anointed? What did you learn from these examples? What changes in your life because of what you learned?


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Margo Todd (born July 24, 1950) is an American historian.

Education
Todd obtained an undergraduate degree from Tufts University and attended the Washington University in St. Louis, where she earned a master's degree and doctorate.

Career
Todd joined the Vanderbilt University faculty. In 2003, Todd began teaching at the University of Pennsylvania as the Walter H. Annenberg Professor of History. Todd was awarded a Guggenheim fellowship in 2004.

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Koog-Zaandijk to Amsterdam by train
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Travelling from Koog-Zaandijk to Amsterdam by train
Fast trains from Koog-Zaandijk to Amsterdam take around 17 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 12 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Koog-Zaandijk and Amsterdam.
1. Are there direct trains from Koog-Zaandijk to Amsterdam?
Direct trains from Koog-Zaandijk to Amsterdam have been found.
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Movable Chords (Guitar Lesson)
Home > Guitar Lessons > Genres > Blues > Blues Guitar with Hawkeye > Movable Chords
Movable Chords
Hawkeye introduces some common, movable chord shapes.
Taught by Hawkeye Herman in Blues Guitar with Hawkeye seriesLength: 17:42Difficulty: 2.0 of 5
Chapter 1: (08:12) Movable Chords Many people think that barre chords are the only movable chord shapes. This is simply not true. Many voicings such as the open C7 shape and the open B7 shape can be transposed to other areas of the fretboard.
Hawkeye demonstrates this concept by starting with a basic open C major chord. This chord does not work as a movable voicing due to the open G and open high E string. However, if you convert this chord into a C7 chord and omit the open notes played on the sixth and first strings, you have turned this chord shape into a movable voicing.
To convert an "open" C chord into a C7 chord, simply fret the note Bb with the pinkie finger at the 3rd fret of the G string. This Bb note is the b7 degree of the C7 chord. The b7 note converts a major chord into a dominant seventh chord. The third finger on the fifth string frets the low root note of this chord. This note will name the chord. The root note is also doubled on the second string.
When sliding this chord shape up the fretboard, the open high E string can be added to some of these chords to create some interesting voicings. For example, it works great with a D7 chord. When the high E note is added, this chord becomes a D9 chord. Both the high and low E strings can be played against E7, since E is the root note of the chord. The high E can also be played with F#7 and A7. E is the b7 note of F#7. In relation to A7, E is the fifth of the chord. Adding the high E to a G7 chord creates a G13 chord.
Note: For more information about adding open strings to moveable chord shapes and the chords that result, check out the lesson entitled "Colorful Chord Tension" from Brad Henecke's Phase 2 Classic Rock series of lessons.
An alternating bass line can be played with this chord voicing by simply switching the third finger from the fifth string to the sixth string. This switches the lowest bass note of the chord from the root to the fifth. For more information about the alternating bass line, please check out JamPlay's bluegrass lessons. The C7 chord shape is combined with an alternating bass line in the classic rock song "Wooly Bully."
Note: fretboard diagrams for all of the chords presented in this lesson can be found under the "Supplemental Content" tab.
Chapter 2: (09:28) Using Movable Chords 12 Bar Blues Exercise
Hawkeye demonstrates how the basic shape of the C7 chord can be used within the context of a 12 bar blues progression in the key of E. Pay careful attention to where the I, IV, and V chords are played in this key. Remember that the root note of this chord shape is played on the fifth string by the third finger.
Note: Tablature and notation to this exercise can be found under the "Supplemental Content" tab.
Extra Practice
Once you have mastered this exercise in the key of E, transpose the exercise and practice it in all 12 keys.
The chords within this progression can also be arpeggiated to create an altogether different texture. Hawkeye demonstrates this idea at 01:29 in the lesson video. Experiment with different arpeggio patterns and rhythmic variations. Notate and memorize all of the variations that you like.
Converting B7 into a Movable Shape
At this point in the lesson series, you are already familiar with the basic B7 chord shape. The 5th, 4th, and 3rd strings from this basic are frequently played as a movable, three string voicing. The entire voicing can be shifted up the neck by muting the open B string. The B note is dissonant when played in the context of certain chord structures such as Bb. However, just like the C7 shape, this note may be desirable with chords such as E7 and G7. B is the fifth of E7 and the third of B7.
Practice with the B7 Chord Shape
Practice playing a 12 bar blues in all 12 keys using this chord voicing. The second finger on the 5th string frets the root note. This note names the chord. Remember to visualize the next chord that you are going to. Also, similar to the previous exercise demonstrated in this lesson, experiment with various arpeggio patterns within the progression. This will open up new ideas and possibilities within the 12 bar blues form.
12 Bar Blues (w/ C7 Shape)
Wooly Bully
12 Bar Blues (w/ B7 Shape)
LSCalgary replied
I'm still walking.. won't be running for a long time, and I appreciate these great lessons so much!! So much FUN!! :O)
h3adcrash replied
Thank you so much for this lesson, I (again) learned a lot. Honestly, it is almost more fun to watch your videos than playing the blues by myself ;) I really enjoy your enthusiasm and dedication to blues music, it motivates and supports me in terms of staying focused and practicing. I am truely glad that I found your excellent lessons on Jamplay. Best regards from Germany!
bungalowbill replied
Hawkeye I listened to the original and it's identical to yours but I still keep getting to 14. The way I'm counting the original song starts singing Wooly Bully at the 8th bar as you do. When they start singing Maddie told Haddie let's not take no chance it's at the 16 measure the way I counted but no matter it sounds great anyway.
Hawkeye.Herman replied
Glad you're enjoying the process, Bill. Learning to count rhythm/beats/measures consistently is, IMHO, the most important aspect of making music: keeping good time and being consistent in changing chord on time. ;-) For the fun of it, the chords and lyrics: http://www.guitaretab.com/s/sam-the-sham-and-the-pharaohs/276950.html ... http://rock.totaltabs.com/tablature/Sam_the_Sham_and_the_Pharaohs/Wooly_Bully_Chord_50628/ ... Movable chords are fun, fairly easy, and add variety to the sound of a song/tune. So, have fun with a true classic blues/rock hit.
Hawkey Thanks for the links
;-) You're welcome. Enjoy!
I love that E7 drone chord. I remember Woolly Bully from the old American Bandstand days. I'm a bit confused though about how many times you play that E7. I counted 7 bars of E7 from the time you sang Maddie told Haddie. Is that right? It sounds great but it comes out to 14 bars. I don't know if I'm counting too fast or not.
Glad you enjoy the 'E7 drone' sound, Bill. Please check out the original, listen close, and count out the chords for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZJiGu6Gz8E ... try to play along with the song. I hope you continue to enjoy these lessons.
dhyanasha replied
Hi Hawkeye, this is fun, thanks a lot!
Thanks so much, Nina. ;-) I hope you continue to enjoy these lessons.
dibdibbler replied
Honestly. ive never enjoyed playing the guitar so much after following your lesson set, I skipped work early today just to get back and play, many thanks Hawkeye.
Thanks so much, Jason. That's 'music' to my hears. ;-) Don't rush .. this is not a race ... there is no 'finish line.' Blues guitar is a life's journey of continual learning. I'm still learning and I've been playing blues guitar for over 50+ years. I've given a lot of thought as to the order and content of each lesson. If you patiently follow my lessons in the order they are presented, progressing at your own speed from one lesson to the next, you will gain a strong foundation and understanding of blues music that will allow you to play freely, create, and improvise blues music on the guitar ... for the rest of your life. I hope you take my advice about not rushing and being thorough before moving on to the next lesson. Blues is a 'language' ... and moving from one lesson to the next before you truly 'get it' ... or skipping around/'cherry picking' lessons is not how to learn to be fluent in a 'language.' Relax, don't rush, and enjoy the learning, practicing, and playing process ... and you'll be 'speaking' blues on the guitar better and better ... far beyond your expectations ... forever. Again, thanks for your kind message. I hope you continue to enjoy these lessons.
kryaxis1 replied
the last lesson was so awesome! thanks!
Thanks! The information in this lesson should serve your playing and exploration for ... ever. ;-) Hope so, anyway.
dloe48 replied
wow! This opens soo many doors! I can see how a lot of my favorite artists find their chords now!
Absolutely! That's why we're here ... to teach you exactly this sort of thing. I hope you continue to enjoy these lessons.
jarnold15 replied
John here Hawkeye...I just want to say that i am a bit of a plodder and have taken up acoustic blues guitar in my later years... i am doing the lessons in order and not always getting them down pat but i go back and review and have really started to enjoy playing..you add a very special sensibility to the knowledge you depart...I feel honoured.
Thanks so much for enjoying these lessons and for your kind comments, John. Very much appreciated. I'm glad you're following the lessons in the order they are presented. I've given the order and content of each lesson a lot of thought and planning, so stocking with the 'program' is a good idea. Just take your time and don't worry about being a 'plodder' ... this isn't a 'race' to a 'finish line' ... it's there's no rush ... enjoy the learning and practicing process ... and progress at your own speed. I hope the information I share with you here brings you joy and satisfaction ... forever. Thanks again.
nycbeijinger replied
Hi Hawkeye, Great lesson. Just one question. Besides practice, practice, practice, can you please offer some tips for smoothly changing back and forth between 1st position chords like the E or A and barre and other moveable chords? I can play the barre and moveable chords well enough up and down the fretboard but stumble when changing from type to another. Thanks!
All of this work/practice/repetition is 'muscle memory' work. Your brain is teaching your fingers where to go ... visualization is the key ... if you''re not picturing the next chord before you move to it ... you're not actively visualizing ahead ... don't watch yourself play/practice ... be involved in the process at all times by constantly visualizing the next chord/move you are to make. That's my advice for smoother transitions from chord to chord. ;-)
thanks laoshi!
tenchu11 replied
My fingers are in pain but its a good burn well worth it to master these chords
You strengthen your fingers and understanding every time you pick up the guitar. Just don't injure yourself by overdoing it ... take a break every now and then and stretch your back, arms, hands, and fingers ... and enjoy the process of learning and playing the blues. ;-)
szed replied
Man. Hawkeye, this lesson opened my eyes! Thanks!
I'm glad to know that this lesson has opened your eyes to the fact that EVERYTHING is movable on the guitar. ;-) I hope you continue to enjoy these lessons. Thanks for your kind comment.
bmassaer replied
Dear Hawkeye. I find it pretty difficult to master the rhythm you present in the 12-bar blues in E (C7-shape) in this session. Maybe it's because I am still not feeling comfortable using a thumb-pick (I have been playing with normal pick for some years now). You are damping with the left hand, I realise. But when strumming the B-chord, on the damped upstroke I keep on strumming both E-strings. Even strumming the E-chord in this rhythm feels really difficult. Any suggestions?
Thanks for the questions/comments. It takes about 4 to 6 hours of practice, all at once, or in increments to get used to playing with a thumbpick and have it feel like a natural extension of your thumb. Once the thumbpick feels natural to you, you can focus on other techniques. It's all about practice, there are no 'secrets' or shortcuts ... be patient with yourself ... and try to enjoy the process from day to day. I dampen the strings with my left hand a bit, and I also dampen the strings with the fleshy part/heel of the palm of my right hand. Take your time, crawl before you walk, walk before you run. You progress on the guitar every time you practice, sometimes in in big leaps, and sometimes in very small increments ... but you improve bit by bit every time you practice on the guitar ... this isn't a 'race to the finish' ... this is a lifelong work ;-)
jackoram replied
I was with some friends yesterday and one of them said, "yeah, I'd like to learn the guitar." To which I replied " you totally should. I love it, it's like a party in my hands." I've been on this series for almost 2 months and I LOVE it!! Thanks for turning my guitar into a hands party :)
Thanks for the comments and kind words. So glad you're enjoying these lessons ... and for referring your friends to JamPlay.com. Yes, 'it's a party in your hands' when you play the guitar ... and I can tell you this ... there ain't no party like a Hawkeye party 'cause a Hawkeye party don't stop! :-) I hope you continue to enjoy 'partying' with me on the blues highway here at JamPlay.com
kasra replied
question question.... when you bring the B7 up the neck, when you play a B shaped E7 chord, you play all the string... I can understand that since you are playing B shaped E7, we can play both high and low E , but why are you also playing the B string? B is part of E scale? im a bit confuse in here...maybe im paying too much attention which indicated you are too good of a teacher... ive followed your lessons up to here 1 by one, step by step and last night i managed to play a smooth and nice sounding robert johnson solo... thank you Haykeye
kasra, Thanks for the comment and question. So glad you're being patient and taking these lessons in the order they're presented ... and are having good results. That's gratifying for both of us :-) Play a first postion B7 chord and move it up to the 6 and 7th fret (index on the 6th, rest of the fingesr on the 7th fret) and your B7 is now an E7 ... I'm not playing the B string ... it's open ... as you said, B is part of the E scale (the V note) ... no need to finger it. I don't know/can't explain why you think I'm playing on the B (2nd string in this position), I'm not ... the E string and the B string are played open. I hope this helps. Thanks again for enjoying these lessons.
thank you professor, it did help a lot... i am not learning the minor scale :-) . . . you have prepared me so well that i can just watch a lesson and have no problem moving my fingers around...ill come back with a whole bunch of new questions soon again :P cheers
kasra, I'm happy to hear that you're able to follow the lessons with no problem ... and that you're enjoying the sounds/music that your guitar is making. I look forward to any/all questions you may have in the future ;-) Thanks so much.
gerndt, You're most welcome. So glad I have 'demystified' the movable chord concept for you. The guitar is built to be played by human hands and has a logical system that facilitates the fingerings of scales and chords. It's my job to open those doors of understanding for you. I'm most gratified that you are having success with these lessons. Thanks so much for your kind comments. Very much appreciated.
gerndt replied
loved this lesson. when i was watching professional players before i always wondered, how they could memorize the differenrt ways of playing chord on the fretboard. with your explanations/your system, it's pretty easy... thank you, hawkeye!
Blues Guitar with Hawkeye
The blues is a distinctly American style of music. Many popular genres such as jazz, rock, and country music draw upon basic blues concepts. Consequently, it is advantageous for any guitarist to study the blues.
Introduction to Blues
Hawkeye Herman introduces the blues. He explains the 12 bar blues chords and the poetic format that blues lyrics typically follow.
Understanding Blues Chords
Hawkeye explains how the I, IV, and V chords are used in a 12 bar blues progression.
Blues Rhythm
Hawkeye demonstrates common strumming patterns used in blues music. He also explains how country music evolved from the blues.
Intro to the Blues Shuffle
The shuffle is one of the most common rhythms used in blues music. Hawkeye introduces the most basic shuffle rhythm pattern.
More Blues Shuffle
Hawkeye covers the blues shuffle in greater depth.
The Blues Turnaround
Hawkeye introduces and explains a common blues turnaround.
Interesting Blues Turnaround
Hawkeye demonstrates various ways of arpeggiating the blues turnaround from the previous lesson.
Moving the Turnaround
Hawkeye explains how the turnaround from the previous lesson can be transposed to all 12 keys.
Turnaround in the Bass
Hawkeye explains how the blues turnaround can be played on the bass strings.
Turnaround Practice
Hawkeye provides some tips regarding how to integrate turnarounds into the context of the 12 bar blues form.
Turnarounds as Lead
In this lesson Hawkeye will explain how you can use turnarounds as a way to play basic lead.
Subtle Changes
Hawkeye demonstrates how subtle changes made to the blues shuffle can have a profound impact on the overall sound of the 12 bar form.
Blues Shuffle Variations
Hawkeye demonstrates more blues shuffle variations. He discusses playing individual notes and palm muting.
Bass Blues Shuffle
In this lesson, Hawkeye teaches a bass version of the blues shuffle that mimics a common left-hand piano pattern.
Turnaround Exercise
Hawkeye presents an exercise that will enable you to play a turnaround over the blues form in all twelve keys.
Delta Blues Turnaround
Hawkeye teaches a Delta blues turnaround in the key of A. This turnaround is played in the style of Robert Johnson.
Delta Blues Turnaround #2
Hawkeye Herman teaches a new Delta blues turnaround. This lick was inspired by Robert Johnson.
Robert Johnson Style
Hawkeye Herman teaches more components of Robert Johnson's signature sound.
Movable Chord Review
Hawkeye reviews movable chords in this lesson. He explains how these chord voicings can be used in a practical blues context.
Basic Blues Scale
Hawkeye Herman introduces the minor pentatonic scale in this lesson, the most commonly used scale in blues lead guitar.
Hawkeye builds on the pentatonic scale. He introduces "blue" notes, which transform the pentatonic scale into the minor blues scale.
Scales and Keys
Hawkeye explains how to transpose the minor pentatonic and minor blues scales to different keys.
Finding the Key
Hawkeye Herman explains how to determine the key of a blues song. This information is essential if you wish to play lead over a song.
Lightnin' Hopkins Style
In this lesson, Hawkeye will bring together much of what he has taught in this lesson series and apply it to the style of Lightnin' Hopkins.
Treble Shuffle
Hawkeye explains how to play the blues shuffle on the treble strings.
Hawkeye Herman teaches you how to play his original song, "The Great River Road," in this phenomenal lesson.
Mississippi John Hurt Style
Hawkeye covers the guitar style of Mississippi John Hurt. This style makes heavy use of alternating bass lines.
Hawkeye teaches an original piece called "Piano Blues." He teaches this song to further demonstrate the alternating bass line.
Blues Accompaniment
Hawkeye Herman teaches a beautiful blues accompaniment pattern.
Stop-Time Blues
Hawkeye introduces the stop-time blues rhythm.
Hawkeye Herman explains how to play Robert Johnson's "Sweet Home Chicago."
Eight Bar Blues
Hawkeye introduces the eight bar blues progression.
8 Bar Blues Key Transposition
Hawkeye takes the 8 bar blues material from the last lesson and explains how to transpose it to different keys.
Classic 8 Bar Blues
Hawkeye teaches a classic 8 bar blues tune in the style of Brownie McGhee and Big Bill Broonzy.
Playing Multiple Notes
In this lesson Hawkeye revisits the blues/pentatonic scale and talks about playing multiple notes at the same time.
Classic End Tag
Hawkeye Herman teaches a classic blues song ending. He also explains how it can be played in different keys.
Basic Blues Slide
Hawkeye Herman covers the basics of slide technique and provides exercises to demonstrate them.
Slide Guitar and Open D Tuning
Hawkeye Herman introduces open D tuning. He explains how to play a 12 bar blues progression with a slide in this tuning.
Ramblin' On My Mind
Hawkeye Herman demonstrates the classic Robert Johnson song, "Ramblin' On My Mind" in open D tuning.
Blues Shuffle in Open D
Hawkeye explains how to play the blues shuffle in open D tuning.
Open D Harmony Shuffle
Hawkeye teaches the "harmony" version of the shuffle in open D tuning.
Open D Turnaround
Hawkeye teaches a simple blues turnaround in open D tuning.
Open D Slide Licks
Hawkeye Herman teaches some open D slide guitar licks. These licks are inspired by the song "Ramblin' On My Mind" by Robert Johnson.
Pentatonic Scale in Open D
Hawkeye Herman explains how to play the D minor pentatonic scale in Open D tuning.
Hawkeye challenges you to play "Ramblin' On My Mind" using the techniques from the past couple of lessons.
Rock and Slide Guitar
Hawkeye shows that open D tuning and slide guitar are not exclusive to the blues. He provides an exercise that demonstrates how this tuning can be used in rock music.
D Tuning Chords
Hawkeye returns to the world of open D tuning. He introduces various chord voicings and explains how they can be used in the blues.
You Got To Move
In this lesson, Hawkeye teaches a classic blues song by Mississippi Fred McDowell - "You Got To Move".
You Got to Move Melody
Hawkeye Herman demonstrates how to play the melody of "You Got to Move" with a slide.
Slide Guitar and Blues Licks
Hawkeye Herman talks about playing and creating blues licks with the slide.
Elmore James Style
Hawkeye Herman breaks down important aspects of Elmore James' style.
Blues Licks and Riffs
Hawkeye teaches some versatile blues licks and riffs that can be used in open D tuning.
Open G Tuning
Hawkeye Herman teaches the basics of open G tuning.
G Tuning Chords
Hawkeye gives a brief overview of chords and how they are played in open G tuning.
Blues Scale in Open G Tuning
Hawkeye gives a brief rundown of how the blues / minor pentatonic scale can be played in open G tuning.
G Tuning Accompaniment
Hawkeye talks about playing accompaniment using open G tuning.
Improvising in G Tuning
Improvisation using the minor pentatonic / blues scale is discussed in open G tuning. Hawkeye also touches on Robert Johnson's song, "Walkin' Blues."
Open G Shuffle Rhythm
In this lesson, Hawkeye Herman talks about playing the blues shuffle in open G tuning. He also shows some basic turnarounds.
Open G Shuffle Variations
Hawkeye reviews the blues shuffle in open G tuning. He demonstrates shuffle variations as well as a few licks, turnarounds, and other tidbits.
Robert Johnson Licks
Hawkeye teaches several Robert Johnson licks in this lesson. These licks are played with a slide in open G tuning.
G Tuning and the Capo
Hawkeye introduces the capo and explains how it can be used. This lesson is still in the context of G tuning.
Come On In My Kitchen
Hawkeye Herman showcases the power of slide guitar by demonstrating the classic Robert Johnson song, "Come On In My Kitchen."
Skip James Style
Hawkeye Herman gives a brief rundown of Skip James' blues guitar style. This lesson also focuses on playing in open tunings without a slide.
Open D to Open G
Hawkeye demonstrates how to take a song from open D tuning and play it in open G. He uses the song "No Expectations" by the Rolling Stones as an example.
Drop D Tuning
Hawkeye shows you the wonders of drop D tuning and teaches his rendition of "Big Road Blues."
Statesboro Blues
Hawkeye goes over the fantastic song "Statesboro Blues" by Blind Willie McTell in Drop D tuning.
Hawkeye discusses some history behind the great blues guitarist Blind Lemon Jefferson. He covers the song "Matchbox Blues" to provide an example of his style.
Minor Blues
Hawkeye explains the chord changes used in a minor blues progression.
Hawkeye talks about the capo and its many uses.
Song Endings
By user request, Hawkeye shares ideas on how to end songs in this lesson.
Stop Time Blues
In this lesson, Hawkeye Herman returns to the wonderful world of stop-time blues. He teaches a few more ways to play in this glorious style.
Hawkeye talks about the eight bar blues and uses some classic blues songs as examples.
Blues Mambo
Hawkeye talks all about the blues mambo in this lesson.
Movable Endings
Hawkeye explains how all the endings you've learned up to this point can be transposed to any key.
Movable Blues Scale
Hawkeye talks about transposing the minor pentatonic scale to various keys.
Blues Scale Lead
Hawkeye explains how the blues scale can be used to play lead in any song.
Spanning the Neck
Hawkeye explains how the blues scale can span the neck in any key.
The Blues Had a Baby
Hawkeye talks about the background of rock 'n roll and how it is connected to blues.
Fun Licks
This lesson is filled with fun licks and lick techniques.
Spanning the Neck Continued
Hawkeye brings more blues wisdom to you in this lesson about spanning the neck.
Barre Chords Refresher
Hawkeye provides a few useful tips on playing barre chords.
Chord Relationships
Hawkeye discusses how the visual shapes of chords relate to one another on the fretboard.
Chord Relationships Continued
Hawkeye explains how to find the I, IV, and V chords in all 12 major keys.
Shuffle Rhythm Review
Hawkeye answers member questions on the shuffle rhythm.
Key of A Idea
Hawkeye shares an idea in the key of A that you can apply to your blues playing.
Thumbpick Vs. Flatpick
Thumbpick Vs. Flatpick: A most common question asked among guitarists is discussed in this lesson.
Capo Ideas
Hawkeye shares his ideas on the capo and explains why he thinks it is important for every guitarist to own one.
Everything is Movable
Hawkeye reiterates that everything is movable on the guitar and provides some fresh new ideas.
Bass Notes in Treble
Hawkeye explains how to add variety to the shuffle pattern by transferring the bass notes to the treble register and by adding palm muting. He also explains how you can create your own shuffle variations.
Hawkeye provides more amazing tips and tricks on moving your shuffle rhythm to the treble for a unique sound.
Creating Solos
Hawkeye revisits the techniques learned in the last few lessons and explains how to tie tie them together to create solos.
Transposing Songs
Hawkeye provides some great tips for transposing any song you want to learn to a different key.
History of Blues
This exciting lesson dives into some of the earliest history of blues music and how it has shaped popular music today.
Blues is the Roots
Hawkeye Herman explains why "blues is the roots, and everything else is the fruits."
The Style of Hank Williams
Hawkeye discusses the history and style of Hank Williams.
The Style of Jimmie Rodgers
Hawkeye demonstrates some key aspects of Jimmie Rodgers' style.
Boom-Chicka Strum
Hawkeye demonstrates the "boom-chicka" strum and explains various ways you can incorporate it into your playing.
Hawkeye Herman explains how to spice up your rhythm playing by incorporating bass runs between chord changes.
Review & Practice
Hawkeye Herman celebrates lesson 100 with a short but sweet review of what you've learned in the past couple of lessons.
Song Medley
Hawkeye Herman demonstrates rhythmic concepts from earlier lessons by playing a fun medley.
Hawkeye's Favorite Licks
Hawkeye shares some of his favorite licks in this lesson.
More Fun Licks
Hawkeye teaches more fun licks to add to your blues bag of tricks.
More Licks Up the Neck
Hawkeye Herman is back with some more classic blues licks that span the length of the fretboard.
Bass Licks
Hawkeye explains the importance of playing licks over the entire neck of the guitar.
Rock Me Lick
Hawkeye Herman shares a lick that is commonly known as the "Rock Me Baby" Lick. He explains how this lick can be incorporated into a performance of this classic B.B. King song.
Turnaround Positions
Hawkeye discusses how ideas derived from turnarounds can be incorporated into blues solos.
Instrumental Themes
Hawkeye Herman talks about instrumental themes and how you can add lead fills to them.
Instrumental Themes Continued
Hawkeye continues his discussion on instrumental themes and blues.
Ninth Chords
Hawkeye Herman explains how dominant 9th chords are formed and how they can be used in blues music.
Ninth Chords Continued
Hawkeye Herman continues his discussion on 9th chords.
More Eight Bar Blues
Hawkeye Herman shares more eight bar blues knowledge in this fun and information-packed lesson.
Using a Tuner
Hawkeye shares his thoughts on tuners in this lesson.
Introducing the Capo
In the 114th installment of his Blues Series, Hawkeye introduces the capo. He demonstrates how this valuable tool allows you to transpose chord voicings to various keys.
Forming Barre Chords
Having trouble getting those fingers to form barre chords? In lesson #115 of his Blues Series, Hawkeye covers some tips and techniques to help with these problematic chord shapes. Any beginner can master...
4 Up, 5 Down Applied Concept
Hawkeye explains why the adjacent strings on the guitar are tuned in perfect fourths and how this relates to left hand fingering.
Relative Chord Shapes
Hawkeye continues where he left off in lesson 116 and explains how the tuning of the guitar relates to commonly used chord shapes.
Transposing Notes / Changing the Key
Hawkeye Herman reviews important transposition concepts. Here he demonstrates how to change the key of a song so that it is appropriate for your vocal range.
All About Finger Picking
Hawkeye takes a look at this important right hand technique.
Bo Diddley Beat
Hawkeye provides a history lesson on Bo Diddley. He also demonstrates how to play the classic "Bo Diddley Beat." This rhythmic pattern appears in countless blues and rock songs.
Thematic Bass Lines
Hawkeye teaches some blues bass lines that can be applied to the twelve bar blues form.
Bass Lines Continued
Hawkeye continues on from his 121st lesson with more examples of blues bass lines for guitar.
Lead Bass Ideas
Hawkeye dives into some lead bass ideas. He demonstrates how a classic Eric Clapton riff can be used over the twelve bar blues form in any key.
Willie's Bounce
Hawkeye teaches the bass line riff to his song "Willie's Bounce."
Finger Picking Part 2
Hawkeye continues his discussion on finger picking.
The Texas A
Hawkeye Herman teaches a version of the A chord that he calls "The Texas A."
Blues Scale: Adding the Major 3rd
Hawkeye breaks down the blues scale and demonstrates how to appropriately add the major 3rd.
Double Stops
As demonstrated in previous lessons, Hawkeye opens up the world of double stops. Hawkeye teaches some classic Chuck Berry licks to demonstrate how double stops can be used effectively.
Hawkeye introduces the guitar stye of Scrapper Blackwell. He uses the song Scrapper called "E Blues" as a starting point.
Influence of Blind Lemon Jefferson
History flows deep in blues music. Hawkeye discusses the influence of Blind Lemon Jefferson. This lesson is one for the history books.
Humming and Strumming
Hawkeye opens up some ideas on how to "plan ahead" in your playing. Similar to riding a bike, you need to look forward to see where your going. Humming what you want to play allows you to anticipate the...
Katrina, Oh Katrina
Inspired by the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, Hawkeye was commissioned by the BBC to write a song about Katrina. Hawkeye demonstrates this song and recalls his thought process in writing this song.
All About the Hammer-on
Hawkeye demonstrates how a hammer-on can be used to open up doors in your playing. Hawkeye shows you how to achieve this technique and use it successfully in your playing.
The Pull-off
Hawkeye covers the pull-off, best friend of the hammer on. This technique is used to achieve the same goal as the hammer-on, yet with a completely different finger movement.
Using Hammer-ons and Pull-offs Together
Hawkeye combines lessons 133 and 134 and demonstrates some examples of how to utilize the hammer-on and pull-off techniques together to enhance your overall blues guitar skills.
The Quick Change
The 12 bar form is a staple in the world of blues music. However, there are plenty of different ways to arrange it. This lesson covers what is commonly called "The Quick Change."
Starting on the IV Chord
Hawkeye demonstrates how to change up a traditional 12 bar blues progression by starting on the IV chord.
The Talking Blues
Hawkeye demonstrates yet another form of blues known as the "Talking Blues." This style is indicative of its name. It features a talking vocal style played over a I, IV, V chord progression.
Utilizing 9th Chords
Need a slightly different voicing to spice up your playing? 9th chords will give your blues playing a colorful, urban sound.
Minor Tuning, Major Sound
Hawkeye breaks out his slide and demonstrates how chord progressions in major keys can be played in open minor tunings.
Style of Elmore James
Hawkeye offers up some tricks and techniques that Elmore James utilized in his style of playing.
Style of Son House
In lesson 142, Hawkeye dives into the style of Son House. House pioneered an innovative style featuring strong, repetitive rhythms often played with a slide.
About Hawkeye Herman View Full Biography ""One of America's finest acoustic guitarists and blues educators."
Cascade Blues Association
"Herman plays with a sensitive, reflective touch that continually draws attention to his vocals, which are effectively understated and free of affectation... Herman can rock with the best of them. A solid choice for fans of traditional acoustic blues."
Living Blues Magazine
" ...plays haunting music on a mournful guitar."
"The only thing better than hearing this live album is seeing Hawkeye Herman in the flesh. Whether adding his own spin to blues classics or offering his own songs, Herman is a one-man history of blues, noteworthy guitar player and inimitable communicator. Miss him at your peril."
Blues Access
With over 40 years of performing experience, Michael "Hawkeye" Herman personifies the range of possibilities in blues and folk music. His dynamic blues guitar playing and vocal abilities have won him a faithful following and he leads a very active touring schedule of performances at festivals, concerts, school programs and educational workshops throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. His original music has been included in video dramas and documentaries and in four hit theatrical productions.
In 2000, Hawkeye was awarded Philadelphia's Barrymore Award for Excellence in Theatre for best original music in a theatrical production. "Everyday Living," Hawkeye's first nationally released album from 1987, now reissued on CD, features the late blues giants Charles Brown and "Cool Papa" Sadler, and established the demand for his now long-standing festival and concert touring. His latest CDs and DVD, "Blues Alive!" (CD), "It's All Blues To Me" (CD), and "Hawkeye Live In Concert" (DVD) have been greeted with rave reviews. Hawkeye's journalistic efforts have been published in numerous national and regional blues and music-related periodicals.
In 1998 he was the recipient of the Blues Foundation's "Keeping The Blues Alive" award for achievement in education. He served on the Board of Directors of the Blues Foundation for six years. Hawkeye was inducted into the Iowa Blues Hall of fame in 2004. In September of 2005, Hawkeye composed, at the request of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC), "Katrina, Oh Katrina (Hurricane Blues)," detailing the hurricane disaster on the Gulf Coast. The song was aired to over 7 million listeners on the popular "BBC Today" program. He is the cofounder of the Rogue Valley Blues Festival, Ashland, OR.
This musician has definitely carved out a spot for himself in the contemporary acoustic blues/folk field, and has earned a reputation as one of the most accomplished artists in the genre, and audiences throughout the US/Canada/Europe have come to know and appreciate Hawkeye's talent, dedication, and captivating performances.
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Apple iCloud service offers online storage and backup of the user's mail, contacts and calendar. It also synchronizes them.
Amazon Cloud Drive offers storage for digital purchases from Amazon, and it is integrated into all its products and services. It is used mostly for music, usually MP3s purchased from Amazon. You can also store images, and Kindle related purchases.
There are hybrid services such as Dropbox, and SugarSync. They do use the Cloud, and store a synchronised version of files online, but many also synchronise files with local storage.
Another example of cloud computing is a group of people using separate devices to access the same synchronised data.


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Badar is a surname of Central Asian origin. People with this surname include:

Shahin Badar (born 1974), an English singer-songwriter
Saleem Badar (born 1953) is a Pakistani former cricket umpire
Mullah Badar, governor of the Afghan province of Badghis during the reign of the Taliban
Saif Badar (born 1998), a Pakistani cricketer
Asma Badar (born 1988), an Indian actress
Rich Badar (born 1943), a former professional American football quarterback
Taseer Badar (born 1973), a Pakistani-born American entrepreneur, businessman and philanthropist


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Q: Adding static IPs on a p1p1 interface in ubuntu 14.04 I'm wondering if anyone can give me a rundown for networking configurations in ubuntu when the interfaces are p1p1 etc. I have tried p1p1:0 (like eth0:0) for secondary IPs to no avail. If someone could show me how to modify /etc/network/interfaces when lo and p1p1 to add a secondary IP (using the same interface) I would appreciate it.
Here's what I have (the commented out lines are failed attempts, IPs are intentionally obscured):
# cat interfaces
# This file describes the network interfaces available on your system
# and how to activate them. For more information, see interfaces(5).

# The loopback network interface
auto lo
iface lo inet loopback

# The primary network interface
auto p1p1
iface p1p1 inet static
        address x.x.x.x
        netmask 255.255.255.248
        network x.x.x.x
        broadcast x.x.x.x
        gateway x.x.x.x
        # dns-* options are implemented by the resolvconf package, if installed
        dns-nameservers 8.8.8.8
        dns-search www.google.com

#secondary interface
#auto p2p1
#iface p2p1 inet static
#       address x.x.x.x
#       netmask x.x.x.x
#       network x.x.x.x
#       broadcast x.x.x.x
#       gateway x.x.x.x
#       dns-nameservers 8.8.8.8
#       dns-search www.google.com

#auto p3p1
#iface p3p1 inet static
#       address x.x.x.x
#       netmask 255.255.255.128
#       broadcast x.x.x.x
#       gateway x.x.x.x
#       DNS1=8.8.8.8
#       DNS2=8.8.4.4

If there is another way to add static IPs to the server that would work too.
Thanks!

A: It would be the same way it's done with ethX as the name.
# The loopback network interface
auto lo
iface lo inet loopback

# The primary network interface
auto p1p1
iface p1p1 inet static
        address x.x.x.x
        netmask 255.255.255.248
        network x.x.x.x
        broadcast x.x.x.x
        gateway x.x.x.x
        # dns-* options are implemented by the resolvconf package, if installed
        dns-nameservers 8.8.8.8
        dns-search www.google.com

iface p1p1:0 inet static
        address x.x.x.x
        netmask x.x.x.x
        broadcast x.x.x.x

iface p1p1:1 inet static
        address x.x.x.x
        netmask x.x.x.x
        broadcast x.x.x.x

You can also rename your p1p1 interface back to eth0 if you'd like.
cd /etc/udev/rules.d
cp 70-persistent-net.rules 70-persistent-net.rules.bak
nano 70-persistent-net.rules

change
NAME="p1p1"

to
NAME="eth0"

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Immigration Reform Bill Summary: Pt 2 of 2
Posted at 08:03h in Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Legislation, NewsBrief by mlfadmin
In Part 1 of this NewsBrief, MurthyDotCom readers were provided with an update and partial summary of the comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) proposal, S.744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. In Part 2 some of the key provisions are summarized that were not covered in Part 1, including provisions related to permanent residence, H1Bs, and the creation of a new "W" nonimmigrant category.
Merit-Based Permanent Residence Programs
The bill proposes two separate merit-based point systems for granting permanent residence (commonly referred to as "green card" status). The longer-term merit-based system would not go into effect until five years after enactment of the CIR legislation. Points would be awarded based upon various factors, including: education, employment, length of residence in the United States, and other considerations. There is some flexibility within the system to allocate additional numbers, if the rate of U.S. unemployment is sufficiently low.
If this bill becomes law, a more immediate merit-based system would go into effect in October 2014. Under this system, immigrant visas would be allocated to those with employment-based green card cases that have been pending for at least three years prior to the enactment of CIR. The same benefit would extend to those with family-based cases pending for at least five years prior to enactment. The same provisions would also extend to certain foreign national workers who have been lawfully in the United States for at least ten years.
H1B Annual Cap Would be Increased
There has been much discussion regarding the proposed legislation's efforts to address the future of the H1B program. Under S. 744, the H1B annual limit, or "cap", would be raised from the current level of 65,000 to 110,000. The advanced-degree exemptions from the cap (i.e. master's cap) would increase by 5,000 to 25,000.
The proposal contains further provisions for additional increases to the cap limit. These provisions would allow the H1B cap to expand to a maximum annual limit of 180,000. These increases would be limited to up to 10,000 per year, based on a formula that considers the volume of H1B cap filings that exceed the cap in a particular fiscal year, and the level of unemployment in certain H1B-qualified occupations.
The increase in the cap numbers would be counterbalanced by requirements to engage in recruitment of U.S. workers as a prerequisite to H1B filings. There are also changes proposed to the requirements regarding payment levels appropriate for H1B workers.
Favorable Provisions for H1B Workers, Spouses
The proposed CIR would benefit many H1B workers by creating a transition time of 60 days between H1B jobs. In addition, spouses of H1B workers would be allowed to obtain work authorization, provided that the home country provides the same treatment for spouses of U.S. workers.
H1B "Dependent" Employers to Pay Higher Fees
H1B dependent employers would face severe penalties and restrictions. These employers would have to pay higher wages and significantly higher fees than other employers of H1B workers. Employers with 50 or more employees would face penalties of $5,000 per additional sponsored worker if more than 30 percent but less than 50 percent of their workforce is in H1B or L-1 status. This penalty would increase to $10,000 per additional H1B or L-1 employee for employers with a workforce consisting of more than 50 percent H1B or L-1 workers. CIR would carve out exceptions for employers to the payment of such penalties if the workers are the beneficiaries of pending green card cases.
Certain H1B and L-1 dependent employment practices would be phased out altogether. The new CIR statute would initially prohibit employers from having a staff made up of more than 75 percent H1B or L-1 employees. This percentage would be reduced to 65 percent, and then 50 percent by 2016.
New W Nonimmigrant Category for Lower-Skilled Workers
The CIR bill, if enacted, would create an entirely new nonimmigrant category: the W visa. This category would be geared toward lower-skilled workers to fill certain designated positions. The proposed legislation would create an elaborate employer registration system, and would establish a new bureau within the USCIS to identify occupations and areas in which there is a shortage of U.S. workers. The bill would also regulate the wages and annual limits (i.e. a "cap") for such workers.
In order to participate in the W visa program, employers would be required to register for the program and comply with various provisions. Employers found to be in violation of certain provisions, including those related to wages and employee safety, would no longer be permitted to employ foreign nationals in W status.
Another key component of the proposed legislation is mandatory employer compliance with the E-Verify system for confirming worker employment authorization. Employers would be phased into the program over the course of five years, based upon the size of the employer's workforce. The bill proposes enhancement to the E-Verify system, including the creation of a uniform biometric work authorization document with the photographs of work-authorized foreign nationals stored within the E-Verify system.
We again remind MurthyDotCom readers that the provisions discussed in this article are, at this time, purely proposals. It is important to continue to work within existing immigration laws. In fact, some of the proposed benefits in the bill are limited to those who have green card filings under the current system.
The bill is an ambitious effort to overhaul the current immigration system, with the addition of entirely new concepts, new nonimmigrant categories, and supporting bureaucratic structures. We at the Murthy Law Firm will continue to provide updated information on CIR, and how it may impact the millions of people living in the United States and those wishing to make their home here.


You can't use just any conventional cordless barcode scanner with an iPad – you need a scanner specifically designed for the iOS system that connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to your iPad. Suitable devices are often called iPad barcode scanners.
These scanners are designed for better compatibility and integration with your iPad. All you need to do is pair your iPad with the Bluetooth scanner to start using the scanner with your device.
The Zapper Tornado is a handheld barcode scanner designed for Bluetooth connectivity, not just for the iPad, but also for Android and all other Bluetooth applications.
The Zapper Tornado BT employs cutting-edge Linear Imaging Technology to provide outstanding scanning performance even with worn or difficult to read barcodes. Any scanner can read perfect barcode labels, but the Tornado BT will quickly and accurately read the low contrast, damaged, smudged, poorly-printed barcode labels that are commonly found in the real world, with a huge depth of field – up to 40cm reading distance for 100% UPC/EAN symbols.
The Zapper Tornado BT is a 1D scanner, with 2D, corded, and an antimicrobial housing all available as separate options.
The Motorola CS3070 is a handheld barcode scanner designed for Bluetooth connectivity with an iPad. Motorola CS3070 is a part of Motorola CS3000 Series, which is available in two different versions to upload data in real-time as well as at a later time with Bluetooth connectivity to laptops, smartphones and PDAs.
The Motorola CS3070 is a flexible 1D laser mobile scanner, with a single line scan pattern. The communication range of this Bluetooth scanner is up to 10 metres feet. The Motorola CS3070 can be connected to a device through USB or Bluetooth.
Certified by Apple for all iOS devices, the Socket CHS 7Mi is high on performance with 1D barcode scanning and a communications range of up to 10 metres. This Bluetooth scanner is handheld and cordless with connectivity to both iOS and Android. This is a laser scanner, and uses single line scanning pattern.
This device is offers advanced barcode scanning with a compact size and cordless design that can fit in your pocket easily. The Motorola CS4070 is the latest Bluetooth scanner designed to work with iPad and other iOS devices. This scanner has a ability to scan both 1D and 2D barcodes with an area imager. It comes in white colour with USB and Bluetooth connectivity.
The Opticon OPN3002i is a 2D CMOS imager, and is one of the most popular Bluetooth barcode scanners available in the market. It is a real-time barcode scanner compatible with iOS, Android, Windows and Blackberry. This device is a mini scanner that can easily fit on your keychain, and has a communication range of 10 metres. It can be connected via Bluetooth, USB and Batch.
All of these barcode scanners are of durable quality, affordable, and recommended for use with iPads.
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Jeez, how old is that promo picture?
Well, I've been listening to these guys (and gal) for 20 years now so we're all getting older.
Big thanks to YouTube user Therese Jamora-Garceau who posted this video from the recent Philippines benefit gig in New York City.
Versus debuted some new tunes and this one, called "Mummified", is a winner.
After playing this, check out the official Versus Facebook page here to keep track of the band's activities.


A recent Huffington Post essay caught my eye: "Proof that Boredom Isn't As Bad As Your Parents Told You." (October 22nd).
In her essay, author Carolyn Gregoire wrote: "The constant connectivity of life in the digital age has created a situation in which boredom is a rarity. We are ... constantly receptive to "interestingness" and filling our brains with new information, whether via Twitter, news sites, Instagram or online advertising. Whether we're walking down the street, sitting at home, going to the bathroom (75 percent of Americans use their phones while on the toilet, according to a 2012 study), or sitting in the park, we're often filling our brains with information via smartphones at the same time.
We tend to cast boredom in a negative light, but it can actually be good for our thinking and our physical health. Daydreaming has been shown to boost creativity, and according to one psychologist, it could even help you to achieve the goals that are most personally meaningful to you. Taking the time to let your mind wander could also lead to unexpected insights."
My thoughts immediately went to Shabbat. When our people first began to set aside one day of rest, we were quite the phenomenon in the ancient world. Before Shabbat became the communal practice of our people, no one had the benefit of a weekly day of rest. Now, of course, at least one weekly day off from work is an almost universal practice.
In the context of our modern, plugged-in, constant-stream-of-information age, though, one traditional aspect of Shabbat observance may be more worth embracing: On Shabbat, traditional Jews (not just Orthodox Jews, but traditional Conservative Jews, too) do not use computers, do not use smartphones, do not watch television. Yes, traditional Jews have been benefitting from a day of restorative, day-dream promoting, mind wandering boredom for millenia.
Several years ago, I participated in a four-day retreat for rabbis run by the Jewish Theological Seminary. We met at Ramah Darom, the Conservative summer camp facility in beautiful, rural Georgia. The first day, 60 Conservative rabbis sat in a big circle, and we went around the room introducing ourselves. I watched as one colleague after another pulled out a cell phone and took in the fact that there was no cell phone reception at the camp. It was almost comical to watch the same progression of expressions cross everyone's face: Perplexity. Disbelief. Horror. Relaxation!
There is liberation of spirit in being incommunicado.
Fortunately, we do not have to journey to the wilds of Georgia to experience that liberation of spirit . . . all we have to do to attain that restorative state of day-dreaming, mind wandering latitude is observe Shabbat. The wisdom and the opportunity have been on our doorstep all along!
Yom Kippur 5774: Yom Kippur on Shabbat: Time for the "Third Metric"
Every few years (the algorithms of the Hebrew calendar are beyond me), Yom Kippur and Shabbat coincide, as is the case this year. It's an interesting contrast of themes and dynamics: Shabbat is supposed to be a day of עונג/oneg/delight. On Shabbat we are supposed to enjoy the best food of the week, wear the best clothes of the week, sing and relax and, yes, pray with our community. Yom Kippur is supposed to be a day of עינוי/inu'i/self-affliction. On Yom Kippur we are supposed to fast, to wear white (the traditional color of mourning), reflect, look past physical pleasures and, yes, pray with our community.
These seem to be mutually exclusive. So how do we understand this potent day of Shabbat and Yom Kippur together?
I found some inspiration from Ariana Huffington, the editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post. Ms. Huffington is developing an initiative, The Third Metric, which aims to redefine success beyond the first two metrics of money and power to include well-being, wisdom, our ability to wonder and to give back.
Huffington said she personally uses mindfulness and meditation to help achieve those goals.
"Silence is an amazing way to recharge ourselves," she said.
Making time to incorporate this third measure of success can not only change your life, but transform the workplace, Huffington said, by helping people become more creative, productive and connected.
"Olympic athletes get naps. When performance really matters, taking care of yourself is key," she said.
On Yom Kippur, the day of the year during which we are given the opportunity to take stock of our priorities, review our relationships with our families and friends and community and God, we should take God as our role model. God, ultimately, has "rochmones"/mercy on us when we approach life with integrity and good intention. Why shouldn't we be as kind to ourselves and those we love?
The underlying thread of the delight of Shabbat flowing under the challenges of Yom Kippur are the best of that Third Metric of Ms. Huffington's. Breath. Let go of that "hurry-up culture." On this ultimate Day of Awe, give yourself permission to feel that awe.


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Finding a way to effectively and quickly mate two pieces of construction materials together is always a challenge, particularly when one of the pieces is steel or other types of metal alloys. While there is always the option to drill then use nuts and bolts or other types of fasteners, this is a long and cumbersome process that can become a very real challenge on large projects.
To make things even more complex, to install those nuts and bolts requires access to both sides of the base piece or the workpiece. This means at least two people involved in each team, which doubles the cost for the project as well as increases the time to completion. There is also the issue of the nut being visible on the outside of the workpiece, and this can be a considerable issue for both the design as well as the aesthetics.
A better option, and a fast, reliable and effective solution, is to use stainless steel threaded studs. Using a drawn arc welding system for large diameter weld studs or a capacitor discharge systems for smaller diameter weld studs removes the need to drill holes or to use fasteners that protrude through the workpiece.
This allows one person to install the stainless steel threaded studs in place, with no marring, discoloration of signs of welding on the exterior of the workpiece. Carefully matching the settings for the system as well as the right weld stud process for the application is all that is required.
Additionally, with the use of stainless steel threaded studs, there is extended corrosion resistance with the stud for an extended period of time, which is important in outdoor applications, in specific types of equipment and systems, and even in heavy-duty machinery manufacturing.


This Champion White How 'Bout Them Lopes long sleeve is great to pair up with some gym shorts and wear casual. This long sleeve also has a detail of the American flag in purple on the left side of the arm sleeve. Buy one of these tees to wear to any GCU event! Lopes Up!


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Is Al Sharpton Ready for Hillary?
Powerbroker
At the reverend's four-day National Action Network convention in New York City, power players are paying tribute—but not Clinton, with whom Sharpton has had a rocky history.
David Freedlander
Updated Apr. 14, 2017 11:02AM ET / Published Apr. 10, 2015 5:15AM ET
Mike Segar/Reuters
It says everything about the cult of personality that is the Rev. Al Sharpton that the annual convention for the National Action Network, the quarter-century-old social-activism organization he founded, pauses from its four-day, round-the-clock schedule of events at 6 p.m. each evening so that conventioneers can, at Sharpton's urging, return to their hotel rooms to watch PoliticsNation, the show that the reverend hosts each night on MSNBC.
Sharpton has been alternatively a national pariah—as he was in his Tawana Brawley and tracksuit days—and at home in the corridors of power, as he is now, when he is a regular visitor to the Oval Office and premier political powerbroker among the black activist class.
And just as Sharpton is not shy about reminding an audience about his upcoming cable hit—which he did repeatedly from the dais Wednesday—nor is he reluctant to shout out his ability to convene a roster of political heavy hitters for his annual Sharpton-palooza.
Speaking of his relationship with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who was sitting on the stage next to him, Sharpton pushed back against media insinuations that their relationship was "corrupt like some backroom deal."
Sharpton, you see, has no need for such spaces.
"There is nothing in the backroom we want," he said. Instead, he said, "We want everything out front."
Paying tribute to Sharpton and his group's work over the course of the four-day festival at the Times Square Sheraton in Manhattan are three Cabinet-level officials in the Obama White House, plus former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers and former White House press secretary Robert Gibbs; no fewer than four mayors; most of the city and statewide elected officials of New York; and three would-be 2016 presidential contenders: Bernie Sanders, Martin O'Malley, and Republican Ben Carson.
Not there is Hillary Clinton, the all-but-certain Democratic nominee.
If Sharpton is now mainstream, Clinton may be the last to get the memo. The two have a fraught history, even though the former first lady called Sharpton on his birthday last year—a fact known because the reverend blasted it out in a press release apparently as soon as they hung up. Back in 2008, Sharpton told his congregation, "Hillary Clinton has never done nothing for us." More recently, he pushed back on the widely held notion that the 2014 midterm Democratic drubbing was due to Obama's popularity, aping Republicans who hung the loss around the Clintons since they spent so much time out on the campaign trail.
On the first day of the convention, which ends Saturday, Sharpton laid out his group's plans for 2016, which included touring the early primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire to promote voting rights. One of the few times Clinton was publicly mentioned came when Sharpton decided to poke at the media. With a row of honorees on the stage, Sharpton told the convention that the next day's story would be that "de Blasio is whispering to Sanders! So de Blasio is giving up on Hillary."
De Blasio was not, at the time, whispering to Sanders.
Without Clinton, the wooing of the Sharpton contingent fell to unlikely contenders like Carson, who was booed when Sharpton spoke his name, and Sanders, whom Sharpton touted as a progressive fighter, even as he introduced him as "Sen. Bernie Saunders."
Sanders, the lone socialist in the United States Senate, delivered a version of stump speech that he has been giving to college campuses and progressive gatherings as he inches closer to a presidential run, railing against oligarchs like the Koch brothers and the Walton family, jabbing the air with his whole arm, his white hair tufted around his head in a gravity-defying display.
It was the kind of speech that liberals have been begging Clinton to deliver. Sanders called the current minimum wage "a starvation wage" and hit back against Republican criticism of Democratic efforts to reduce income inequality by pointing out that "there has been a massive transfer of wealth. The only problem is that it is has been in the wrong direction."
After the speech, de Blasio did offer high praise for Sanders, calling the senator someone "I've been a fan of… going back to his time as the mayor of Burlington, Vermont." De Blasio declined to comment on Clinton, citing her continued lack of a campaign, but did say a "forthright message on how we will address economic unfairness and create a more balanced society again in terms of economic opportunity is absolutely necessary for anyone running at this point for 2016."
This line was echoed elsewhere.
Democrats win, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka told The Daily Beast, when they start "dealing with the base of the party, the base of Americans who have come together to vote for the president of the United States twice in a row. That group of people needs to be catered to and needs to be expanded and needs to be strengthened. Democrats win if they come out with a clear message that counters all this reaction that is going on in this country."
Asked if that meant he was ready for Clinton, as so many in his party are, Baraka replied, "I am ready for a change, man. I am ready for a continuation of progressive politics in America. The president ran up against some brick walls. We need to push past those walls even further, and any candidate that is willing to do that, I am ready for them."
One member of the National Action Network rank-and-file said that what he liked about Clinton was that "she seems to be the one most likely to win, and I want to see the presidency remain with the Democrats."
"Bernie Sanders is excellent," said Mack Williams, who came in from New Jersey for the convention. "I like him. And of course everybody loves Elizabeth Warren, as well."
It is unlikely that African Americans would vote for Clinton in the same numbers they did for Obama in 2008 and 2012. But they remain a crucial Democratic voting bloc and one that Republicans are desperately trying to court. According to Robert Gibbs, who helped engineer Obama's victory and who appeared on a panel on Wednesday, groups like the National Action Network are crucial to the Democratic cause.
"This is going to be a very, very close election," he said. "The outcome is going to depend on who is the most energized, who is the most organized, and who gets activated."
One of those Republicans vying for the votes of the Sharpton crowd is Carson, a retired neurosurgeon.
But Carson, who has had trouble staying on message, spent most of his remarks walking back some of his earlier comments, including a comparison of Obamacare to slavery.
A lie, he told the audience: "I said since slavery," he tried to clarify.
Sharpton looked on, mostly unamused, particularly when Carson, in discussing the recent spate of police shootings, said blacks have to "recognize that we have people who do not obey the law, and are thugs, and when we try to hold them up as heroes, it makes our legitimate complaints not as substantial."
Still, Carson was well-received, and afterward Sharpton told the conventioneers, "You may not be my choice for president, but if I need surgery, you my man."
And with that, he called the convention to a brief break in the proceedings. PoliticsNation was about to start.


Thank you for all of your work on this. It also appears one of the best things to happen is simply for some of the OS X SDL2 bugs to be fixed. Cmd-F never works for me. However, I just upgraded to El Capitan (10.11) so that could have something to do with it. I see the black full screen briefly before Hatari changes back to window mode. I have tried it five times in a row without Hatari once staying in full screen mode. On the other hand, ctrl-cmd-F works perfectly every time.
I look forward to seeing the linear scaling option in the GUI so I can try it.
Is there any way the documentation could be updated to state that the OS X version uses the Cmd key instead of AltGr? In addition, US (and possibly other keyboard layouts as well) PC keyboards do not have the AltGr key. I did not know what the AltGr key was until I went to Belgium for the first time. A short note that says to use the right Alt key if your keyboard does not have an AltGr key might be useful.
From my experience, the OS X version has all of the same shortcut keys as defined in the documentation. However, I have had questions on Atari Forum because the user did not know which modifier key applied to OS X.
>> twice (full screen then windows).