• Graphics should be Vector type wherever possible.
• Borders must be at least 1/4 inch from edge.
• Text and critical data must be at least 1/8 inch inside of the cut line on all sides.
Vector images are shapes and lines drawn in an illustration program (like Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw) that have mathematical dimensions. This allows unlimited scalability without compromising the image quality. Images have smooth edges at all sizes, and file sizes much smaller than bitmap images. Common vector formats are Adobe Illustrator (AI), Encapsulated PostScript (EPS), and Corel Draw (CDR). TrueType, Open Type, and PostScript Font files are also vector files.
Bitmap images are made up of a series of individually defined pixels and have a fixed resolution. A 1" x 1" bitmap, at 300dpi, is 300 pixels wide and 300 high. Bitmap images CAN'T be scaled without losing quality. For printing, the higher the resolution of bitmap files, the better the image quality. Common bitmap formats are TIFF, JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP.
WHY SHOULD MY ART BE IN VECTOR FORMAT?
Vector art provides much cleaner and smoother lines and edges to the art.
CAN A BITMAP IMAGE BE CONVERTED TO VECTOR ART?
Yes, but not always easily. Depending on the complexity of the image, converting bitmaps to vector art can be simple or very time consuming. Usually, converting bitmaps to vector art requires "rebuilding" the art from scratch – matching fonts, and redrawing lines. Some art can be automatically traced by illustration programs, but the results vary depending on the design. Placing a bitmap into an illustration program and saving as an EPS or PDF does NOT convert the file.
WHY DO I HAVE TO "CONVERT FONTS TO OUTLINES" AND HOW DO I DO THAT?
A font is a collection of letters, or glyphs, defined in a specific typeface. Each letter has a description of the shape, and how that shape should be displayed. Fonts can only be displayed on computers where the font file is installed. If the computer opening the document doesn't have the proper font installed, programs usually substitute another font. Obviously, this can cause problems. Letters in fonts are made up of lines and shapes, and as long as they are confined to a font format, they will behave as fonts. Converting them to plain outlines disconnects the font descriptions from the letters, and keeps the shape from changing. Once the type is converted to outlines, it can no longer be edited as type.
To convert type to outlines, an illustration program like Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw is required. Adobe InDesign is also capable of converting type to outlines. In Illustrator, chose "create outlines" from the Type menu. In CorelDraw, select "Convert to Curves" from the Arrange menu. In InDesign, chose "create outlines" from the Type menu.
PDF files use embedded fonts, and will print and display correctly, but if these files need to be edited, the computer opening the file must have the correct font, or it won't display properly. It is best to convert fonts to outlines before creating a PDF file. If you cannot do this, then you should also provide the raw fonts used in the creation of your art.
WHAT IF MY ART DOESN'T MEET YOUR SPECIFICATIONS?
When your art comes in, it is inspected to try to ensure it is acceptable. If for any reason we notice the art won't print well, you will be contacted with information about the problem. Common issues involve embedded fonts, incorrect trapping, thin outlines, too much halftoning, and low resolution bitmaps. If you are unable to correct the issues, an art quote will be provided. Please note... if artwork is provided without the fonts converted to outlines, or artwork isnt flattened, we may not notice this and print errors can occur. Although we do our best to notice these potential problems, we will not be responsible for errors in provided artwork.
I DON'T HAVE AN ILLUSTRATION PROGRAM, HOW DO I CREATE MY ART?
If unable to create your art in an illustration program, you will probably need to hire a graphic designer to do the work for you. If you would like us to prepare the art, let us know and we will give you a quote.
WHY SHOULDN'T I SUBMIT MICROSOFT WORD OR PUBLISHER FILES?
These programs, while powerful, are not designed for creating artwork for commercial presses. We can work with both of these, but errors can occur that are beyond our control. In particular, font changes and layout shifts are common when loaded on different computers. Although we will work with these, we cannot guarantee this will not happen.
If your art doesn't meet the needed requirements for printing, we will let you know so that the art can be adjusted. If you prefer, we will provide a quote for adjusting art. Art created or adjusted by our art department is billed at $60/hour.
Size all art to 100% of the final print.
All text must be converted to outlines (curves).
Files should be unsecured and editable. Text must be converted to outlines.
Art submitted in the formats below require adjustments to prepare them for printing and can have unpredictable print results.
Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, or other word processing documents must be adjusted prior to printing. Layouts created in these programs can shift from computer to computer, which we may not notice.
InDesign or QuarkXPress files can not be used. These should be converted to PDF with above specs before submitting.
Printshop Pro / Printshop deluxe or any of the little print from home type software typically purchased at box stores for $29.95. All of these need to be converted to an acceptable format. Unfortunately, due to the large number of these available, we cant tell you how to convert these, but a google search might provide answers.
Fonts that are not converted to outlines may not display or print correctly. If unable to convert fonts ot outlines, please provide the font files (PC format) or the font names. Fonts will be matched as closely as possible, but exact matches cannot be guaranteed. Font matching will incur additional art charges billed at our standard hourly rate. If fonts can not be identified, or if fonts need to be purchased in order to complete your art, additional charges (including the cost of any fonts purchased) will apply.


Up to the day of the street fair and for a week after, purchases at 15 Belmont district businesses including Horsebrass Pub, Laughing Planet, Silk and Stone Spa, The Triple Nickel, Saint Cupcake, Rendez Vous and Belmont Eco Laundry are stamped onto passport cards available at participating businesses that count towards gifts and prizes picked up by turning in Passports at the corner of 34th and Belmont during the Belmont Street Fair or at Laughing Planet. Check at BelmontDistrictPDX on Facebook for more Passport details.
Monthly BABA business meetings for the Belmont Area Business Association are the second Thursday of the month 9-10:30 am at the Belmont Firehouse: 35th and Belmont.
BBB events – Belmont Business Beverage networking gatherings – are held at different locations around the district on the fourth or fifth week of the month and posted on the Belmont Area Business Association Facebook page.
More details about the Belmont Street Fair, BABA's Trinkets and Treats event coming up on Halloween, membership, meetings and networking events, contact Karen Hery, BABA marketing and communications rep at info@belmontdistrict.org 503.407.2667.


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Should pregnant people get the coronavirus vaccine?
by Nahila Bonfiglio Dec 18, 2020, 2:36 pm
Photo via Ernesto Andrade/Flickr (CC BY-ND 2.0)
As the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine begins distribution in the U.S. and the U.K., folks are wondering if it is safe for pregnant people to join the lines of individuals awaiting their first dose.
None of the coronavirus vaccines currently in development, including the Pfizer version, have been tested on pregnant people. Pregnant people are at heightened risk from COVID-19, but without testing, it's difficult to know if the vaccine could pose a risk to their fetus' health.
Pregnant people are typically excluded from vaccine trials in an effort to make performing the trials more simple, according to Denise Jamieson, a chair of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine. "It's easier to exclude pregnant women because when you include pregnant women, you have to be concerned about both the woman's health as well as the development of the fetus and baby," she told NPR.
Typically, pregnant people are not given "live" vaccines because "there's theoretical risk that the live virus could be passed and it infects the fetus," according to Jamieson. That said, very few issues have arisen regarding vaccines and pregnant people in the past.
When it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine, Jamieson sees no need for concern. She predicts that the vaccine should be "very safe in pregnancy." The only issue she foresees is the potential for vaccinated pregnant people to develop a fever, which they should treat with acetaminophen.
If pregnant people were to avoid getting the coronavirus vaccine, it would exclude a large part of the high-risk and essential population. Three-fourths of healthcare workers are women, according to NPR, including a whopping 85% of nurses. Add to this the heightened risk COVID-19 presents to pregnant women, and they should—conceivably—be near the front of the line for the vaccine.
Despite the lack of testing, pregnant people are welcome to receive the coronavirus vaccine. While American officials advise pregnant women to consider the potential risk to themselves and their fetuses, the British health agency is giving far more stringent advice. It recommends that pregnant people avoid the vaccine, as well as anyone considering getting pregnant or who may be pregnant already.
It also recommends that anyone planning to get pregnant wait until at least two months after they receive the second dose to do so and suggests that anyone who becomes pregnant following their first dose of the vaccine wait until their pregnancy is finished before receiving the second dose.
Breastfeeding women, on the other hand, should feel no concerns over getting the vaccine, according to the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. If you are pregnant, or considering getting pregnant, the best route is to check with your doctor. They can help you assess your risk and decide if receiving the vaccine is a safe option for you and your baby.
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July 10, 2014 – For a while now alcohol has had a good run with research studies declaring it a safe or even beneficial drink when it comes to major health threats like heart problems and cancer. Two reports this week seem to be pointing in the opposite direction. One says even light-to-moderate drinkers can lower their risk of heart disease, their body mass index and their blood pressure by cutting back on alcohol consumption. And, a doctors' organization this week put alcohol on its list of things to avoid to reduce your cancer risk.
The latest alcohol findings by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and others call into question previous studies which suggest that consuming light-to-moderate amounts of alcohol – 0.6 to 0.8 fluid ounces per day - may have a protective effect on cardiovascular health. The new multi-center study is published in The BMJ.
The researchers reviewed evidence from more than 50 studies that linked drinking habits and cardiovascular health for over 260,000 people.
They found that individuals who carry a specific gene which typically leads to lower alcohol consumption over time have, on average, superior cardiovascular health records. Specifically, the results show that individuals who consume 17 percent less alcohol per week have on average a 10 percent reduced risk of coronary heart disease, lower blood pressure and a lower Body Mass Index.
"For some time, observational studies have suggested that only heavy drinking was detrimental to cardiovascular health, and that light consumption may actually be beneficial. This has led some people to drink moderately based on the belief that it would lower their risk of heart disease.
In the new study, researchers examined the cardiovascular health of individuals who carry a genetic variant of the 'alcohol dehydrogenase 1B' gene, which is known to breakdown alcohol at a quicker pace. This rapid breakdown causes unpleasant symptoms including nausea and facial flushing, and has been found to lead to lower levels of alcohol consumption over time.
The study was funded by the British Heart Foundation and the Medical Research Council, and was an international collaboration that included 155 investigators from the UK, continental Europe, North America, and Australia.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine last week released six dietary guidelines for cancer preventing and one of the six says that one drink per week increases risk of mouth, pharynx, and larynx cancers by 24 percent.
Two to three drinks per day increase risk of colorectal cancer by 21 percent.
The report notes that The alcohol itself (rather than additives) appears to be the cause of cancer, and all types of alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, and spirits) are problematic.
Their report appeared in the June 30 issue of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a nonprofit health organization that promotes preventive medicine, conducts clinical research, and encourages higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in research.
"For many people, moderate drinking is probably safe," according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. "It may even have health benefits, including reducing your risk of certain heart problems. For most women and for most people over 65, moderate drinking is no more than three drinks a day or seven drinks per week. For men under 65, it is no more than four drinks a day or 14 drinks per week.
"Some people should not drink at all, including alcoholics, children, pregnant women, people taking certain medicines, and people with certain medical conditions. If you have questions about whether it is safe for you to drink, speak with your health care provider.


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package org.bricolages.streaming.stream;
import org.bricolages.streaming.exception.*;
import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired;
import org.springframework.transaction.annotation.Propagation;
import org.springframework.boot.test.autoconfigure.orm.jpa.*;
import org.springframework.test.context.junit4.SpringJUnit4ClassRunner;
import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.Set;
import java.util.Date;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.sql.Timestamp;
import org.junit.Test;
import org.junit.runner.RunWith;
import static org.junit.Assert.*;
import lombok.*;
import org.springframework.transaction.annotation.Transactional;
import org.hibernate.Hibernate;

@DataJpaTest
@RunWith(SpringJUnit4ClassRunner.class)
public class StreamColumnRepositoryTest {
    @Autowired TestEntityManager entityManager;
    @Autowired PacketStreamRepository streamRepos;
    @Autowired StreamColumnRepository columnRepos;

    @Test
    public void saveUnknownColumns() throws Exception {
        val s = new PacketStream("schema.table");
        s.initialized = true;
        s.columnInitialized = true;
        val stream = entityManager.persist(s);
        columnRepos.saveUnknownColumns(stream, nameSet("a", "b", "c"));

        val columns = columnRepos.findColumns(stream);
        assertEquals(3, columns.size());
        assertEquals("a", columns.get(0).getName());
        assertEquals("b", columns.get(1).getName());
        assertEquals("c", columns.get(2).getName());
    }

    @Test
    public void saveUnknownColumns_dup() throws Exception {
        val s = new PacketStream("schema.table");
        s.initialized = true;
        s.columnInitialized = true;
        val stream = entityManager.persist(s);

        columnRepos.saveUnknownColumns(stream, nameSet("a", "b"));
        columnRepos.saveUnknownColumns(stream, nameSet("b", "c"));

        entityManager.clear();
        val columns = columnRepos.findColumns(stream);
        assertEquals(3, columns.size());
        assertEquals("a", columns.get(0).getName());
        assertEquals("b", columns.get(1).getName());
        assertEquals("c", columns.get(2).getName());
    }

    Set<String> nameSet(String... names) {
        val set = new HashSet<String>();
        for (val n : names) {
            set.add(n);
        }
        return set;
    }
}

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Violence-Prone Chris Cuomo Suddenly Preaches MLK's Message of Love
Nicholas Fondacaro
If CNN PrimeTime host Chris "Fredo" Cuomo was known for anything, it was his desire to use physical violence against his opponents at nearly every turn. Whether it was threatening to throw a Trump supporter down a flight of stairs, fantasizing about choking and punching his critics, to openly threatening the lives of Republican lawmakers, violence was part of who he was. But on Monday…
Macho Joe: Unlike 'Weak' Graham, I'd Fight Angry Crowds in Airport!
Mark Finkelstein
On Morning Joe, Joe Scarborough says that "if a couple idiots chase me through the airport, it's not going to be my problem. It's going to be theirs." Scarborough was contrasting himself with Lindsey Graham, who according to Scarborough changed his position and came out against impeaching President Trump after men confronted him at an airport. Scarborough called Graham a "very weak man…
Don Lemon's Late Night Hate: Trump Voters Support the Klan, Nazis
Kristine Marsh
The attack on the Capitol last week was a tragic day for all Americans, but the media is hellbent on stoking hatred and division among Americans by demonizing the 74 million who voted for the president as the same as domestic terrorists.
Cuomo, Lemon Argue Our Riots Were Cooler Than Yours and 'Justified'
Politically motivated violence is wrong, disgusting, and not justifiable no matter the cause. But not according to CNN's PrimeTime host Chris "Fredo" Cuomo and CNN Tonight host Don Lemon. During the Tuesday handoff between their shows, the duo essentially argued that the Black Lives Matter and Antifa riots from last spring and summer were cooler than last week's…
Cuomo, Lemon: 'Mistake' Not to Show Trump Supporter Bleed to Death
January 7th, 2021 2:23 AM
Wednesday was a dark day with the storming of the Capitol by insurrectionists, but CNN apparently wanted to make it worse. In a sadistic back and forth during the wee hours of Thursday morning, CNN's resident leftist-riot backers Chris Cuomo and Don Lemon lamented how they weren't allowed to show off the moment a female Trump supporter and rioter was shot in the throat by Capitol police as she…
Cuomo Wonders If Capitol Attack Is 'End for This Country,' Walks Back
Taking a break from the Senate speeches after the seditious attack on the Capitol building Wednesday, CNN's PrimeTime host Chris Cuomo openly wondered if the day's chaos may "mark a beginning or an end for this country." Some time went by before he eventually walked it back, but not before he received surprising push back from another liberal journalist.
What a Slip! CNN's Cuomo Boasts 'We Won' in Georgia as Dems Lead
We're only six days into 2021 and CNN host Chris "Fredo" Cuomo already submitted an early contender for his most Fredo moments of the years (Here's his most Fredo moments from 2020). Just as he and co-host Don Lemon took the helm of the network's coverage of the Georgia Senate runoffs in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, he had a bit of a Freudian slip (or Fredian slip) and cheered "we won"…
Nasty Chris Cuomo Mocks Marco Rubio as 'Mr. Bible Boy'
Yet again, CNN host Chris Cuomo was given license from his network to attack a Republican's faith on Monday's CNN Tonight. This time the target for the CNN host's anti-Christian bigotry was Florida Senator Marco Rubio.
Cuomo Touts GA Election Official He Once Accused of Voter Suppression
Some of you might remember when CNN's PrimeTime host Chris "Fredo" Cuomo went toe-to-toe last year with Georgia election official Gabriel Sterling regarding the baseless accusations of voter suppression against the black community. In fact, Sterling made Fredo look like such a fool, that the schooling made it into NewsBusters' top Fredo moments of 2020. Well, Cuomo seemed to have…
Stelter: '2 Parallel Universes' of News, and CNN Sides with 'Reality'
Alex Christy
December 29th, 2020 7:00 AM
Over the past week, CNN has played several year-in-review montages, on Monday's CNN Newsroom it was time to review the year in media. According to Brian Stelter, if 2020 proved anything, it is was that the country is split into those who get accurate information from news sources like CNN and those who get disinformation from places like Fox.
Tour de Force: Here Are the Top Ten McEnany Smackdowns of 2020
December 28th, 2020 7:04 PM
Assuming the position of White House Press Secretary on April 7, Kayleigh McEnany had quite a 2020 with a slew of crises to attend to as the fifth woman and third mother to serve as a president's chief spokesperson. And with a press corps filled with journalists hell-bent on spewing hatred at the Trump administration (instead of asking real, probing questions), McEnany faced a near-constant…
Smerconish Pushed Back On CNN Bash of Trump Veto Threat for COVID Bill
P.J. Gladnick
December 28th, 2020 12:38 AM
In sharp contrast to the wall of criticism by the networks of President Donald Trump's threat to veto the pork laden COVID relief bill, a refreshing bit of political diversity broke through the groupthink on CNN's Cuomo Prime Time on Tuesday. Although host Chris Cuomo and guest Anthony Scaramucci concurred with the usual CNN hardline on Trump, CNN anchor Michael Smerconish…
I'm Smart and I Want Respect! Cuomo's Most 'Fredo' Moments of 2020
December 22nd, 2020 12:35 AM
You might remember when CNN host Chris Cuomo made headlines in the summer of 2019 when he threatened to physically assault a Trump supporter by throwing them down a flight of stairs because they dared to call him "Fredo." It was an insult comparing him to Alfredo Corleone, the dumb brother from The Godfather film series. He even got CNN to back up his false claim of it being an ethnic…
Cuomo Claims White House Doing 'Nothing' While They Ship Vaccine
All week, the Trump administration has been distributing the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine across the country to inoculate nursing home residents and health care workers. And as expected, especially considering distribution on this scale had never been tried before, there had been a few hiccups that had been worked out or were being worked out. But according to conspiracy-peddling Chris "Fredo"…


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The Origins Of Kellogg's Corn Flakes: Doctor Who Invented Them Hoped They'd Get People To Stop Masturbating
Aug 3, 2015 01:22 PM By Samantha Olson
Corn flakes were created to fight off the urges of masturbation and sexual pleasure. Photo courtesy of Flickr, Mike Mozart
Kellogg's corn flakes have been a breakfast staple in American grocery stores for well over 100 years. But many corn flake fans may not know its inventor created the product for "healthy, ready-to-eat anti-masturbatory morning meals."
Right after graduating from medical school, John Harvey Kellogg became the chief physician at Michigan's Battle Creek Sanitarium, and as a part of the dietary program, invented several foods made from grains, ultimately creating one of the world's most valuable multi-billion dollar brands. The Sanitarium focused on treating patients using holistic methods with methodologies focused on nutrition, enemas, and exercise. It was relatively sound advice, given the limits of 19th century medical knowledge.
However, the Sanitarium was run by a Seventh-day Adventist, and his beliefs following the religion led him to advocate for vegetarianism, abstinence from alcohol and tobacco, and dietary advice which was in part focused on reducing sexual stimulation. He was such a staunch believer in abstinence himself, he and his wife slept in separate rooms, and adopted all of their children.
It was his medical theory that almost all illnesses could be linked back to the stomach and bowels, leading him to administer daily enemas made of yogurt to clean the intestines. All other causes of diseases were connected with sexual intercourse and "harmful" masturbation, because he thought it was detrimental to physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Kellogg's professional recommendation was to avoid "exciting and irritating food," he wrote. "A man that lives on pork, fine-flour bread, rich pies and cakes, and condiments, drinks tea and coffee, and uses tobacco, might as well try to fly as to be chaste in thought."
With this profound nutritional doctrine, John Harvey Kellogg teamed up with his younger brother William Keith to create the perfect food product for patients to center their diets around by making the least sexy food to date. They experimented with dextrinized cereals, which is the browning of starches, in dry, crisp forms to stimulate saliva for healthy digestion bereft of sexually exciting flavors. When their grain-based dough overcooked one day, they found the flattened wheat berry emerged as a thin flake. Patients began to eat the accidental invention on a daily basis, and by 1905, the Sanitarium was producing 150 cases a day.
Will wanted them to feed the public beyond the confines of the Sanitarium's walls and began sprinkling sugar on them to make them more palatable. The doctor refused the addition, considering it a sinfully sweet ingredient. Will eventually left to pursue the ready-to-eat cereal business full-fledge, which took off after the pasteurization of milk in 1910, according to A Historical Overview of Kellogg's.
Meanwhile, Kellogg kept serving it up in an effort to clean the colon and keep patients from pleasuring themselves. His questionable therapies went well past creating restrictive dietary guidelines when he began seating his female patients in a vibrating chair, applying carbolic acid to their clitoris and administering electric shocks to various part of their body, all in an effort to end masturbation. In other extreme measures, for boys he recommended threading a silver wire through the foreskin of their penis to prevent erections and cause irritation.


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Delilah Belle Hamlin and Harry Hamlin don stylish black outfits at 2023 Spotlight Initiative Awards
Delilah Belle Hamlin put on a fashionable display wearing a fitted black dress alongside her stylish father, Harry Hamlin, as they made an appearance at the 2023 Initiative Awards Gala in Utah on Saturday.
The budding model, 24, and the L.A. Law alum, 71, both opted for coordinating, all-black ensembles as they attended the star-studded event together in Park City.
Other celebrities who joined the ceremony alongside the actor and media influencer, who opened up about her sobriety journey last month, included singer Adam Lambert, and Bridgerton star, Phoebe Dynevor.
Father daughter duo: Delilah Belle Hamlin, 24, and her father Harry Hamlin, 71, attended the 2023 Spotlight Initiative Awards Gala in Utah on Saturday and both donned all-black outfits
Delilah showcased her slim physique wearing a figure-hugging black dress that fell down past her knees and contained a strip of fabric around her neck for a stylish edge.
The beauty, whose sister is model and actress Amelia Gray Hamlin, donned a pair of black tights to help her stay warm in the brisk temperatures which were covered with black, heeled chunky boots.
She layered her ensemble with an over-sized, long-sleeved leather jacket that was left unbuttoned in order to flaunt her ensemble for the evening.
Fashionable: Delilah showcased her slim physique wearing a figure-hugging black dress that fell down past her knees and contained a strip of fabric around her neck for a stylish edge
Her locks were parted in the middle, and pulled back into a sleek, low bun that was styled at the base of her neck.
Harry and Lisa Rinna's daughter accessorized her look with a pair of bronze-colored earrings, but opted to not add any other pieces of flashy jewelry.
The model's makeup was glammed up for the night, and comprised of a layer of black mascara along with a gold, shimmering shadow to make her green eyes pop.
She also added a light pink blush and contour to better accentuate her cheekbones. A dark, rose-colored glossy tint was worn on her lips for a finishing touch.
Star-studded appearance: Delilah and her father, who is married to Real Housewives star, Lisa Rinna, posed for a quick photo session together after arriving at the gala on Saturday
As Delilah posed for a quick photo session with her father, the star held a small, black Prada purse in her right hand.
Harry was also stylishly casual wearing a pair of black jeans and a dark gray sweater that was zipped up nearly to the top, showing a glimpse of a black shirt underneath.
The Clash Of The Titans actor layered the ensemble with a leather jacket and a black scarf that was draped around his neck. He completed his look with a pair of black shoes that were secured with laces.
Layering: Harry was also stylishly casual wearing a pair of black jeans and a dark gray sweater that was zipped up nearly to the top, showing a glimpse of a black shirt underneath
Joining others: Delilah and Harry were soon joined by Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk at the ceremony, who also donned a black ensemble
The 2023 Spotlight Initiative Awards Gala 'is a prestigious gathering in the independent film arena,' according to the official website, which is benefiting The Creative Coalition at this year's ceremony.
The event also recognizes special honorees and brings, 'together the most significant leaders in independent film who do well by doing good.'
Bridgerton actress, Phoebe Dynevor, was in attendance at the awards gala, and was an honoree for her role in the 2023 film, Fair Play, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this month.
The British-born star was chic wearing a gray suit that comprised of fitted slacks and a matching, buttoned blazer. She added a waistcoat underneath to complete the outfit.
So chic! Bridgerton actress, Phoebe Dynevor, donned a gray suit that comprised of fitted slacks and a matching, buttoned blazer
Honoree: The British-born actress was an honoree for her role in the 2023 film, Fair Play, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this month
She slipped into a pair of black, heeled boots and accessorized the ensemble with a beaded necklace. Her locks were parted in the middle, and fell down past her shoulders in natural waves.
Phoebe was seen later in the evening giving an acceptance speech to the guests and audience after being honored during the night.
Adam Lambert, another honoree, made a fashion statement wearing an oversized, plain black shirt and patent leather pants.
The If I Had You hitmaker added a long, black coat along with eye-catching black, platform boots that contained a see-through, chunky heel. He opted for a silver-chained necklace and dangly silver earrings to accessorize the look, along with a few rings adorned on his hands.
Fashion statement: Adam Lambert was also in attendance at the awards gala on Saturday and put on a stylish display wearing all-black and heeled, chunky boots with a see-through heel
Reunited: Adam was pictured with his fellow co-star, Cody Fern, at the gala. He opted for a sheer, patterned shirt which was tucked into a pair of high-waisted, black trousers
Recognition: Adam was recognized for his work in the 2023 film, Fairyland, which also recently premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, which also starred Cody
The star was recognized for his work in the 2023 film, Fairyland, which also recently premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
He was pictured with his fellow co-star, Cody Fern, at the gala. He opted for a sheer, patterned shirt which was tucked into a pair of high-waisted, black trousers. The actor slipped into a pair of black, heeled boots to finish off his look.
Tim Daly, who hosted the Spotlight Awards Gala, was casual for the night, and donned a pair of black pants along with a black button up. He added a plain gray crew-neck shirt underneath.
Talented: Tim Daly, who hosted the Spotlight Awards Gala, was casual for the night, and donned a pair of black pants along with a black button up
The Sopranos actor slipped into tan-colored sneakers for a pop of color to his monochromatic outfit.
Fresh Off The Boat star, Randall Park, who was honored for his role in his latest film, Shortcomings, also braved the chilly weather in Utah and stopped by the event.
He wore a pair of blue jeans that were cuffed at the hem, and added a striped shirt and brown jacket on top. The Los Angeles-born actor added a dark brown cap to partially cover his locks for a stylish touch.
Eventful night: Fresh Off The Boat star, Randall Park, who was honored for his role in his latest film, Shortcomings, also braved the chilly weather in Utah and stopped by the event
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The BL-328 is a computer with an Arduino at its core. The computer is composed of a few modules that will interconnect to provide a complete computer system.
The original intention was to make a portable, handheld, standalone computer, but that has since changed to be a tabletop system, with the addition of the standard keyboard support. The focus has changed to more closely model the homebrew systems from the 1970s where components were assembled in open-air, and are used as such, like the Apple I
The CPU module consists of an Arduino Pro from SparkFun. It has the ATMega 328 micro on it, so that we have the most space for BASIC programs. It is running TinyBasicPlus which is a port of TinyBasic to Arduino, which I have added some more functionality onto. I have added the SD Card library to let you LOAD, and SAVE programs, and do FILES listings.
Soon, I will be adding support for LCD modules for display (text and graphics) as well as support for serial and PS2 keyboard input for standalone use. Currently, it only operates via serial connection.
This system will support two different displays. The first is a text display, running a standard inexpensive 2x16 display via SPI or I2C.
Second is a graphical display with additional BASIC commands to plot points and such. The one I've gone with is the 1.8" TFT LCD from Adafruit.
These two displays will operate independantly of eachother, allowing for you to be typing in one and see graphical results in the other.
The keyboard can either be a RS232 serial stream, or a PS2 keyboard. I have added PS2 keyboard at the expense of two additional data pains (configurable in the TinyBasic.ino file) because I want this to be easily usable by others.
The keyboard that I have built is using a second Arduino with a custom made shield that connects directly to a Commodore 64/16 keyboard. It scans the keyboard matrix, and then sends serial keys, as though there were a serial terminal, rather than it being just a standard dumb keyboard sending keycodes.
Note: I may change the behavior of this keyboard to send PS2 output.
IO - Files
The system uses a SeeedStudio SD Card shield for storage currently. It lets you use the BASIC commands LOAD, SAVE, CHAIN, FILES to interact with it. Soon TinyBasicPlus may have support for OPEN, PRINT#, CLOSE for doing file IO from a basic program.
I had tried to use the microSD reader on the 1.8" TFT display, but was having problems with it. I may revisit that path later, but for now, it's nice having a fullsize SD card reader, and having it not on the display itself.
IO - Pin Data
The TinyBasic environmnet has support for interacting with the standard Arduino pins, using a syntax very similar to the Arduino IDE.
The pins currently in-use are:
D13, D12, D11, D10 - SeeedStudio SD Card shield
D13, D11, D9, D8, D7, D6 - Adafruit 1.8" TFT LCD (D6 is for backlight brightness)
D0, D1 - Serial input/output
D2 - Second serial input (external keyboard)
And the pins currently free, or soon to be claimed are:
D3, D4, D5 - General use digital IO
A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 - General use analog IO
Note, that some of these pins may get consumed when certain features are enabled:
D2, D3 - PS2 Keyboard (future?)
A4, A5 - soon for I2C output? (LCD Panel)
Components "Kit"
Here's a list of things you'll need to build your own BL-328:
CPU - Any 328 or newer Arduino (168-based Arduinos will work but have small memory) $20-$25
PS2 Keyboard - $5-$15
LCD Text Display Module - $20
Adafruit 1.8" TFT LCD - $25 (optional)
SeeedStudio SD Card shield - $14 (optional)
Battery box - $5 (or usb power brick)
Additional components (PS2 connector, proto shields, wires, sd card)- $15 - $20
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Immigration and that 'dirty word' integration
The Times of Malta - 29 August 2011
The results of interesting, albeit limited, research studies aimed at exploring the interaction between the immigrant and Maltese communities, which had been carried out by the UNHCR and SOS Malta, were presented during a discussion meeting at Europe House, in Valletta, just days before the riots at Safi detention centre.
The research demonstrated that very few immigrants had developed any form of meaningful relationship with the Maltese community. Few immigrants or Maltese participated in intercultural or multicultural activities and very few of the immigrants interviewed had developed a meaningful relationship with a Maltese person although they wished to.
Moreover, most of the immigrants interviewed felt discriminated against at work because they argued they were doing jobs the Maltese did not want and were paid less for doing so. Most said they only got to know Maltese at work. About half of respondents had stable jobs with construction and manual labour being the most common among men and housekeeping in the case of the women.
Most Maltese preferred not to set up a business with an immigrant and they felt safer doing so with other Maltese or Europeans. Immigrants spoke about the need for better access to education. The vast majority of immigrants had never heard about the Housing Authority.
The main thrust of the research and the subsequent discussion meeting was to highlight that the Maltese and immigrant communities were not mingling and that there was therefore a need for the proper development of an integration policy, which would address such matters as employment, education, housing and similar issues in a holistic manner. With an estimated 3,500 to 4,000 immigrants now living in the community, mainly in the open centres at Marsa and Ħal Far and with friends and family in Valletta, Floriana, Msida and Gżira, the need to address such issues is, of course, evident.
It is widely accepted that Malta's capacity to handle large-scale immigration of the levels experienced in the last decade is extremely limited. The size and density of the island does not allow it. The European Union accepts this and has promised its support in easing the burden on Malta. The United States and some individual countries in the EU have come forward with offers of positive support. The vast majority of the immigrants themselves would also wish to leave Malta for the richer economic pastures in Europe and elsewhere.
But the inescapable fact of the matter is that, regardless of how many immigrants eventually get resettled or repatriated, it is highly likely that there will always be a residue of immigrants who will settle in this tiny country. After nine years some are already putting down roots and, indeed, are contributing positively to the economy. Like immigrants throughout the ages everywhere, they are doing the jobs those born here do not any longer want to do.
It therefore behoves the government to ensure there are policies in place for the social inclusion and subsequent integration of those eligible for refugee status. Regrettably, "integration" has become a dirty word politically as both the government and the opposition pander to the concerns – invariably ill-informed and racially prejudiced – of some sections of the electorate. But politicians, and the Church, have a duty to give a lead on this issue.
The longer that proactive steps to develop policies in the fields of employment, education, housing and social security are postponed, the more difficult will be the consequences. It is in Malta's long-term interests, socially as well as economically, to take action.


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Invicta FC Acquired by Anthem Sports & Entertainment
April 15, 2021 /1 Comment/in News /by Rob Tatum
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Invicta Fighting Championships – the world's premier all-women mixed martial arts promotion – announced today it has been acquired by Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc, a globally integrated media company creating content for passionate communities, whose properties include AXS TV, Fight Network, IMPACT Wrestling, and Game+ among others. Fans can look forward to a wide variety of Invicta events, including world championship fight nights, the popular Phoenix Series© tournaments, tentpole pay-per-view events plus behind the scenes shoulder programming.
Invicta FC was founded in 2012 by experienced combat sports executive Shannon Knapp. Over the last nine years, the promotion has changed the face of MMA. Knapp has promoted over 400 fights across Invicta's 46 all-women events featuring – and often discovering – a who's who of the greatest fighters of all time including Rose Namajunas, Cristiane 'Cyborg' Justino and Amanda Nunes.
Knapp will join Anthem's executive team as a senior member of the Sports Media Group, and will continue to spearhead Invicta FC as it moves into an exciting new era as part of the Anthem family.
She said: "This is a huge moment for Invicta and for women in the sport. Invicta FC was founded to give female mixed martial artists a platform where they could compete and prove the doubters wrong. Now, as part of the Anthem portfolio and with shows on national television for the first time, Invicta's platform will be bigger than ever, and more people will have the opportunity to see the world's elite female athletes compete. With Anthem's backing, it's going to be easier than ever for our fans to catch all the Invicta action and for new fans to find out exactly why Invicta is one of the world's most exciting fight promotions."
Ed Nordholm, the Chief Corporate Officer of Anthem Sports & Entertainment and the President of its Sports Media Group said: "We are very excited to acquire this uniquely positioned MMA promotion, adding a new content pillar to our combat sports portfolio as part of our overall strategy to transform Anthem into a leading global content company. What Shannon has accomplished with Invicta is one of the sport's great success stories. She will play a vital role as a senior member on the Anthem executive team and as a shareholder in Anthem, and we look forward to helping her take Invicta to new heights."
Invicta FC events will be broadcast live on the Anthem-owned AXS TV and Fight Network. Invicta FC 44 will take place Friday, May 21. It will feature a world championship fight and be broadcast live on AXS TV in the United States and on Fight Network in Canada. The event will be available digitally to Invicta's many fans outside of North America including AXS's digital property AXS TV NOW.
Frank Tanki, the General Manager of AXS TV, said: "AXS TV has a great legacy of supporting MMA under its AXS Fights brand and Invicta will be a centerpiece of our AXS Fights programming."
As the world emerges from the pandemic, Anthem plans to steadily increase the number of Invicta FC shows across AXS TV, digital streaming platforms and standalone pay-per-view supercards. In addition to broadcasting live events featuring current Invicta headliners including Alesha Zappitella, Pam Sorenson and Pearl Gonzalez, Anthem will also celebrate Invicta's rich legacy with regular programming showcasing Invicta's historic fights and exclusive shoulder programming on fighters' background and lifestyles.
The acquisition includes Invicta FC's popular Phoenix Series© brand.
"The Phoenix Series is the fastest-paced format in MMA," Knapp said. "For those who'll be witnessing it for the first time, it is an intense rapid-fire event where eight athletes compete across one grueling night. The quarter and semifinal bouts consist of a single round – giving fighters no more than five minutes to either win and advance in the tournament or crash out in defeat. The two victorious semifinalists then go toe-to-toe that same night in a three, five-minute round finale match, with the winner being crowned tournament champion."
Tanki added: "Invicta's Phoenix Series is the perfect format for live television. It combines hard-hitting combat sport with the sort of compelling, fly-on-the-wall storytelling reminiscent of the best of live reality TV. I'm very excited a wider fanbase will get the chance to enjoy this innovative fight night for the first time on AXS."
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a globally integrated multi-platform media company with offices and studios in Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, New York and Toronto. Anthem's portfolio includes AXS TV, a leading music, entertainment and lifestyle television channel and digital media company; Fight Network, the world's premier combat sports channel; IMPACT Wrestling, one of the world's leading wrestling organizations specializing in original programming and live events; Game+, the leader in Esports and gaming content; GameTV, the home of game shows and competition-based reality series; and HDNet Movies, which features theatrically released films and documentaries. Anthem also has a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top outdoor channels in the U.S.
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The London Journal Volume 38 Issue 2
Subject Areas: Geography, Planning and Development
Publisher: Routledge - Taylor & Francis
SJR: 13
Volume OnlineFirst
Issue 3 (Nov)
'Ill-Favoured sluts'? — The Disorderly Women of Rosemary Lane and Rag Fair
Turner, Janice
2013 The London Journal: A Review of Metropolitan Society Past and Present
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The Changing Image of London: A Comparison of the Crace Collection and the Crowle Pennant in the British Museum Print Room
Maude, Anna
AbstractThe custom of collecting images of London was very popular in the latter half of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and the Crace Collection and Crowle Pennant are two outstanding examples of this trend. For the modern viewer, it would be tempting to piece together London's...
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This will not come as any surprise after a chilly evening, but the Met Office have forecast a drop to -3 degrees overnight.
According to the Met Office: "The overnight period will be dry with a widespread frost although clouding over later, especially in the west.
Meteorologists forecast "many places dry with the best of the sunshine in eastern counties" on Monday.


WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Coast Guard medevaced an ailing mariner from a vessel in Duck, North Carolina, Wednesday evening.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet in Nags Head, North Carolina, received a call on VHF-FM channel 16 at 6:10 p.m. that a 43-year-old man was experiencing leg pain and convulsions aboard an 84-foot vessel about one mile off the Army Corps of Engineers Field Research Facility pier.
A 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crew from Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet launched to assist. The crew arrived on scene, brought the ailing man aboard the MLB, then transferred him ashore to a waiting EMS team.
The EMS team brought the man to The Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head.


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Las pulsaciones por minuto o PPM es una unidad empleada para medir el ritmo en música. Equivale al número de pulsaciones que caben en un minuto.

Se indica con una figura, seguida de un signo igual =, y luego por el número que representa la cantidad de esas figuras que entran en un minuto. Cuanto más grande es este número, la música se ejecutará más rápida. Evidentemente, si se indica como tempo  = 60, cada negra valdrá un segundo. Normalmente la figura que se usa como referencia para el tiempo es la negra, aunque pueden usarse otras figuras dependiendo del compás en que esté escrita la obra.
En algunas partituras se coloca este valor sobre el pentagrama para indicar el tempo al que se debe ejecutar la música, desde ese momento hasta la próxima indicación (o —en caso de que no haya otra indicación— hasta el final).

Pulsos por minuto en los distintos géneros musicales

Cada género musical está asociado a un tempo determinado normalmente. Aquí se exponen algunos ejemplos:

 Big room house: 128-136 PPM
 Chill out: 70-100 PPM
 Habanera: 50-60 PPM
 Dance-pop: 110-120 PPM
 Dark psytrance: 145-180 PPM
 Doomcore: 120-150 PPM
 Drum and bass: 160-180 PPM (en los años 1990 era de 140 - 170, pero se ha acelerado)
 Dubstep: 140-175 PPM
 Electro: 126-135 PPM
 Electro house: 125-135 PPM
 Electropop: 100-120 PPM
 Eurodance: 130-150 PPM (algunas canciones entre 110-120 PPM, aunque en promedio son 140)
 Frenchcore : 200-300 PPM
 Funk carioca: 95-135 PPM (algunas canciones entre 85-95 PPM o 135-145 PPM, aunque en promedio son 120)
 Funky house: 128-136 PPM
 Goa trance: 130-146 PPM
 Grindcore: 124-240 PPM
 Happy hardcore: 180-200 PPM
 Hardcore melódico: 150-210 PPM
 Hardcore punk: 180-200 PPM
 Hardstyle: 145-160 PPM
 Hi-NRG (High-Energy): 130-140 PPM
 Hip Hop: 80-90 PPM
 House: 124-130 PPM
 Italodance: 140 PPM
 Lento violento: 90-115 PPM
 Minimal: 120-135 PPM
 Moombahton: 108-140 PPM
 Neo crust: 180-210
 New beat: 110-120 PPM
 Norteña: 110-120 PPM
 Pop: 90-135 PPM (Antes era menor pero se ha acelerado)
 Psytrance: 140-145 PPM
 R&B: 80-90 PPM
 Reggae 75 PPM
 Reguetón: 70-120 PPM (algunas canciones entre 120-140 PPM, aunque en promedio son 85)
 Salsa: 80-100 PPM
 Schranz: 150-170 PPM
 Ska 110-135 PPM
 Speedcore: 200-600 PPM (llegando a 2000 PPM en algunos temas)
 Tango: 50-56 PPM
 Techno hardcore: 165-220 PPM
 Techno: 125-145 PPM
 Terrorcore: 250-350 PPM
 Trance: 125 y 150 PPM
 Trap: 140 PPM
 Trip hop: 60-120 PPM
 Vaporwave: 80-100 PPM
 Splittercore: 600-999 PPM
 Suizidcore: 1000-3600 PPM
 Extratone: 3600-15000 PPM
 Supertone: 15000-1200000 PPM

Véase también
 Metrónomo
 Notación musical
 Análisis musical
 Signos musicales
 Teoría musical
 Carácter (música)
 Matiz agógico

Referencias

Notas

Bibliografía
Específica
 Fallows, David: «Tempo and expression marks». New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, ed. Stanley Sadie. Macmillan, 2001 [1980].
 London, Justin: «Tempo». New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, ed. Stanley Sadie. Macmillan, 2001 [1980].

General
 De Candé, Roland: Nuevo diccionario de la música vol. I y II. Grasindo, 2002.
 De Pedro, Dionisio: Teoría completa de la música. Real musical, 1990.
 Grabner, Hermann: Teoría general de la música. Akal, 2001.
 Michels, Ulrich: Atlas de música. Alianza, 2009 [1985].
 Pérez Gutiérrez, Mariano: Diccionario de la música y los músicos vol. 1 2 y 3. Akal, 1985.
 Randel, Don Michael: The Harvard Dictionary of Music. Harvard University Press, 2003.
 Zamacois, Joaquín: Teoría de la música. Idea, 2002 [1949].

Enlaces externos

 BestMetronome.com  metrónomo en línea que genera el tempo 20-6000 BPM
 base de datos del BPM
 Foro MedellinStyle.com
 Swing on! Track 8

Tempos musicales

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13 Apps To Help You Stick To Your New Year's Resolutions, Because It's Not Always Easy
By Meg Kehoe
If you're not very good at sticking with a New Year's resolution, you're not alone. January seems to be the month of fresh starts and recommitting to projects, people, and ideas. Things still go pretty strongly for you in February, but come March, most of those resolutions have fallen to the wayside and have become less prominent in the conscious choices of your day-to-day. So this year, rather than relying on your own diligence to keep your resolution going strong throughout the year, why not try a few apps to help you stick to your New Year's resolution?
There might be a long running joke when it comes to utilizing apps (my mother often needles me for the amount of apps I rely on to keep me organized in my daily life), but when it comes to resolutions, chances are that there really is an app for that out there, ready and willing to help you keep your promises all the way through the year. Because sometimes. you need something more than your own resolve to help you stay accountable. And let's face it, 12 months is a long time. Read on to find the perfect app to help you stick with your resolution this year, and long after.
1. If Your Resolution Is To Volunteer More...
If you're looking to expand your good deeds and give back to your community in the upcoming year, try GiveGab (Free). By connecting you with friends and local volunteer opportunities, GiveGab turns volunteering into a social activity, and lets you share your experiences while encouraging and inspiring others to get involved. Within the app, you can create volunteering goals, track hours, and keep a log of all of your favorite volunteer opportunities for future reference. You can also see who else has volunteered at organizations, and what they have to say about their experiences there. How awesome is that?
2. If Your Resolution Is To Eat Locally...
If you want to purchase more local fruits and veggies rather than frequenting your big-name grocer, try Farmstand (Free). With more than 8,700 farmers' markets around the world listed on the app, you can find the nearest market no matter where you are in the world. Check out times, directions, and recommendations from other market goers on how and when to hit the market for the best local additions to your grocery list.
3. If Your Resolution Is To Live A More Centered Life...
In today's day and age, living a more centered life is something that often times seems unattainable. With the constant barrage of technology and stress, why not take a chance on meditation this year? With an app like Headspace (Free), you can take your shot at guided meditations for just ten minutes a day, and work on de-stressing one day at a time.
4. If Your Resolution Is To Get More Organized...
Every year, my resolution is to be more organized than the last. And although I could argue that my success rate has risen over the years, I certainly would've loved to have an app like Wunderlist (Free) in my arsenal as I attempted to control my personal to-do lists over the last few years. With organizational tools like folders, collaborations, reminders, and notifications, Wunderlist is a one-stop-shop for all things organization.
5. If Your Resolution Is To Get Moving...
A few years ago, I resolved to run a 5K. As a non-runner, this was a huge deal for me. And I used a handy-dandy app to help me along the way. Rather than taking on the resolution on my own, I used Couch to 5K ($1.99) at the recommendation of a fellow non-runner, and fell in love. In three months, I went from couch potato to casual runner, and ran my first 5K without dying. I dare say I even enjoyed running that 5K, which is saying a lot. If you're convinced you can't run a mile, try out Couch to 5K and knock that race off your bucket list this year.
6. If Your Resolution Is To Learn A New Language...
Once I downloaded DuoLingo (Free), I became a woman obsessed with brushing up on my Spanish. With multiple languages available, jumping back into a foreign language (or learning a new one) has never been so fun. With games, quizzes, and verbal tests, DuoLingo will have you wanting to learn that second language more than any high school teacher ever could have.
7. If Your Resolution Is To Clean Up Your Inbox...
If your email inbox seems like a never ending mountain of emails that you can never quite get a handle on, try Boomerang (Free). With a calendar to schedule emails, a game to help make you more efficient when responding to emails, and an option to pause incoming emails to help your levels of productivity, you'll be an email wiz in no time at all.
8. If Your Resolution Is To Save More Money...
I just downloaded Digit (Free) last month, and I'm already telling everyone I know about it. First, you connect your bank account. Then, every two to three days, Digit transfers a small amount of money to your Digit account. With a no-overdraft guarantee, it's a genius way to save money without even having to think about it, and a perfect way to ensure that you're saving money. When you're ready for that cash back? Just text Digit, and they'll transfer the money back into your bank account the next day. No minimums, no fees, no problem.
9. If Your Resolution Is To Say Goodbye To A Bad Habit...
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She has the backing of the Sue Hecht socialists' network; a well organized left of center, ad-hoc base of friends and government workers/teachers who have been industriously working to bring Frederick to the sort of progressive paradise Montgomery County has become.
However, in Frederick the voter base consists largely of those who still operate on the level of planet earth and not San Francisco Modern. The left may control most of Maryland, but Frederick, despite its leftist mayor, is still a red-state-kind-of-place.
Why is the mayor so frantic? Obviously she is well aware that her chances of winning re-election are extremely small; shall we say non-existent? Now she sees former Mayor Ron Young suing to run for her seat and is panicked.
When she defeated Mayor Jim Grimes, it was much more of a voter's choice of "anyone but Jim" than a vote for Ms. Dougherty. Mayor Grimes ran Frederick like his own business. He had a very successful business but couldn't make the mental transition from private CEO to public CEO; in reality, what is acceptable for one is not for the other.
The result was a series of public relations disasters that created a desire for a change. It was nothing to do with a political position; Ms. Dougherty did not win by being a leftist superstar. She ran quietly, on a pledge for good government. Had she continued to run moderately and quietly, she might have earned a second term.
Instead she used her position to try to bolster the campaigns of fellow leftists; for example, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend. The other major issue that doomed Mr. Grimes was growth.
Mayor Grimes worked tirelessly to promote growth. Residents watched the results - not with appreciation, but with horror.
Since Mr. Grimes lost, builders have now recognized that "growth" has become a dirty word. Now when they work with candidates they employ the term "sensible growth."
If that term actually meant a rational approach to future growth, it might work. Yet voters view the term as a polite way of saying unlimited growth. The over-crowding and sprawl has produced a backlash. That was another issue that helped Mayor Dougherty to win election through a public rejection of Jim Grimes.
Now we have a new world. Republicans have the governorship in Maryland as well as the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. George Bush won re-election.
For devout leftists like Sue Hecht (who lost her race for state senator in 2002), it is a time of desperation. Suddenly government patronage jobs, for decades a Democratic perk of office, have shrunk in numbers. Now the mayor's job in the second largest city in Maryland is important; hence the desperation and urgency behind the mayor's quest to be re-elected.
If Ron Young gets to run in the primary, it seems likely he will easily win. I should disclose that I have a personal regard for Mr. Young. I have supported him and voted for him in the past.
Ron was someone that welcomed my wife and me to Frederick and who always made time to talk to us. He was first and foremost someone dedicated to Frederick. He worked passionately to bring the town into a future worthy of it.
He lost when a series of things happened, not least of which was his focus on Annapolis and state politics. The city and county began changing over from Democrat to Republican. In reality it actually marked a shift away from the center by Democrats and that moved many local moderates into the Republican column.
On most issues, Ron Young has been a moderate.
The real question here is can he win the right to run? Being an attorney, I have less than a high regard for those giving cast iron assurances of outcomes. No one can be certain of an outcome; confident perhaps, but certainty in a law suit is nonexistent in real life. Many times outcomes are fashioned in bluffs and bullying that occurs outside the realm of the courtroom. If Mr. Young runs against Her Honor in the primary, he will win.
Can I be positive of that? Of course not! But no one will give you odds on the mayor being re-elected. Her supporting cast of ideologues will sing and carry signs, but won't bring enough votes to win on Election Day.
Of course, Ron Young might not get the chance to run at all, what then lies ahead in November? In any scenario I see, it seems almost impossible to envision Mayor Dougherty winning.
Whoever wins gets the fun and joy of cleaning up City Hall's numerous problems. Yet it seems that residents are desperate for someone to quietly and competently run the government. They don't want a mayor campaigning for the right or left. They don't want to see the mayor on the front pages of the paper. They want to see a mayor who is comfortable behind a desk and who looks for talented employees, not political hacks; someone that is neither dazzling or reclusive but confident and approachable; a mayor who can accept criticism with composure and listen to opposing points of view without erupting into screaming tirades.
Residents just want civility. That means that this election will be another "anyone but" election; an election Her Honor is almost certainly going to lose.


Knox Heights is a case study podium residential project, delivering impressive density on a small infill tract. The design yields 182 units at an average size of 960 SF on 1.31 acres. The property has a perfect 123' of developable width, which yields a very efficient 120' wide below grade parking garage, 60' deep retail and restaurant space fronting McKinney Avenue, and 5-levels of wood frame residential units above the podium in an "S" shaped configuration.
The project required a zoning change to allow for ground floor commercial uses and additional height, which took approximately 9-months to complete. GFF helped lead the community outreach during the entitlement phase. It represents an important addition to the bustling Knox Street shopping district and will help contribute to an improved pedestrian environment north of Knox on McKinney Avenue.


Royal Trek is a short trek that passes through the foothills of Annapurna, north of the Pokhara valley. The Royal Trek is named just because Prince Charles and his 90 person entourage had explored this route in the early eighties. While trekking, one will have opportunities for meaningful cultural experiences with the diverse mix of peoples and cultures of the area and enjoy stunning views of the hillside rice terraces, and the magnificent Annapurna range, Machapuchhre (fishtail) and the Langtang Mountain views. The trip finally ends at the scenic Begnas Lake which is about 30 km west of Pokhara City.
This trek is highly recommended for beginners and those who are restricted by time to do longer trek. Compared to other trekking areas in Annapurna region like - Annapurna Base Camp Trek Or Annapurna Half Circuit Trek, Nepal Royal trekking route is less crowded, so you can get more close to nature, culture and lifestyle.


I'm new to stratix 10 and as a starting point I was thinking of trying to write a program that uses /dev/mem to read sysid value as implemented in Stratix 10 GHRD.
The test program I use simply maps hps_lw bridge and reads an int from sysid offset as was generated using sopc-create-header-files.
any thoughts on what am I missing?
resolved - turned out that u-boot.scr was corrupted and as a result hps-fpga bridge was not enabled.


Car ferries leave Piombino Marittima almost hourly forward Portoferraio in the summer season. There are also daily ferries forward Cavo and Rio Marina. The main shipping companies are Toremar, Blu Navy, Moby Lines and Corsica Ferries. The crossing Piombino-Portoferraio takes one hour. An hydrofoil service (no cars) takes 40 minutes.
We remind you that the closest harbour to our hotel is Portoferraio 10 (Kms.) and there are much more courses, Rio Marina is 15 Kms. far, Cavo (19 Kms.) far.
Our hotel offers all those booking with us the opportunity to purchase Blu Navy ferry tickets at very competitive prices. The ticket, made through the travel agency Ilva Viaggi, will be sent you by email or post. Tickets are available in limited numbers and only at fixed times.
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Care for the earth: traditional wisdom of ancestral authorities
Juanita Cabrera Lopez
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Guatemala is among the 19 most diverse countries on the planet. Its particular vulnerability to hurricanes, tornados and drought makes it urgent and critical to respond appropriately to the threat of climate change. However, any response must be grounded in respect for human rights. It must be committed to the full, equal and effective participation of those most affected but contributing the least to climate change – indigenous peoples.
Climate change is affecting our communities not only through the natural disasters that are its by-products, but through mega-development projects. As part of Guatemala's Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), mitigation strategies are moving away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy. However, as an example, the development of the hydroelectric dam, Hidro Santa Cruz in Huehuetenango, has become a source of contention. The proposed project would be installed in an area used by the Q'anjob'al people for ceremonial, recreational and agricultural purposes.[1] The community was not consulted about the project and did not consent to its construction. Community leaders, ancestral authorities and spiritual elders who question proposed development projects are met with threats, criminalization and persecution. Some have been killed.
'The development of the hydroelectric dam, Hidro Santa Cruz in Huehuetenango, has become a source of contention. The community was not consulted about the project and did not consent to its construction.'
In the department of Huehuetenango, one indigenous group, Asociación de Mujeres Eulalenses para el Desarrollo Integral Pixan Konob, has received philanthropic support for their work on reforestation, traditional seeds and native plant species, and natural resource management. They have also worked to integrate women's rights, political participation and leadership development. This backing of traditional knowledge as part of the climate change solution is a positive step. However, what is missing is direct funding to traditional authorities and autonomous organizations. As these are often based on traditional structures, many have difficulties in receiving direct funding because they are not NGOs.
'What is missing is direct funding to traditional authorities and autonomous organizations.'
Philanthropists must work directly with our knowledge holders. They are the keepers of a vision of life and the world grounded in the interconnection between humanity and all the sacred elements. This has conserved our rivers, forests, traditional seeds and medicines. Indigenous youth are looking to learn these traditional teachings from elders not taught in western-based educational systems. Support for intergenerational knowledge exchange is one of the things most needed from philanthropy. This includes native language revitalization and spiritual formation which in turn will strengthen our social institutions.
Graffiti in Pavencul, Chiapas, Mexico stating 'No to Mining, No to Hydroelectric'. Credit: Arturo Cabrera, International Mayan League.
Information sharing is critical in our communities yet internet access remains a luxury. Our youth are technology-savvy and need basic equipment from computers to generators so that they can stay informed and connected and can facilitate the participation of their elders in processes affecting their peoples. Part of the problem is that many in our communities are not aware of these processes because information does not reach them. Equally, philanthropists should consider funding indigenous media platforms such as community radio programmes, journalists and photographers.
The philanthropic community must also support efforts to give indigenous governments a more appropriate status within the UN system.[2] Climate change-related meetings at the UN or the World Bank need to ensure that traditional authorities from indigenous peoples are included.
'We are pushing for a power shift that allows indigenous peoples to make decisions over processes affecting our lands, territories and natural resources.'
We are pushing for a power shift that allows indigenous peoples to make decisions over processes affecting our lands, territories and natural resources. We are asking that our knowledge systems be valued and integrated into climate discourse, policy development and actions. Those knowledge systems, of which elders, spiritual leaders and ancestral authorities are the custodians, are key to relearning how to care for the earth.
Juanita Cabrera Lopez is executive director of the International Mayan League/USA. Email juanita@mayanleague.org
^ Cultural Survival, 'Guatemala: We Are All Barillas – Stop a Dam on Our Sacred River!' http://tinyurl.com/StopDam
^ Indian Law Resource Center, 'Oklahoma tribes learn about engaging in the UN system': http://tinyurl.com/EngagingUN
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The Game Boy Advance (often shortened to GBA) is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed, manufactured, and marketed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia and Europe on June 22, 2001; and in the People's Republic of China on June 8, 2004 (excluding Hong Kong).
In 1996, magazines including issues 53 and 54 of Total! and the July 1996 issue of Game Informer featured reports of a new Game Boy, codenamed Project Atlantis. Although the expected release date of "early 1997" would make that machine seem to be the Game Boy Color, it was described as having "a 32-bit RISC processor" and "allowing similar to Super Nintendo Entertainment System standard games-playing to be played in the palm of your hand"�a description that more closely matches the Game Boy Advance. It also may have referred to the unnamed, unreleased Game Boy Color successor prototype that was revealed at 2009's Game Developer's Conference.
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In Turkey, taking on West wins elections
By Howard Eissenstat
Is Turkish leader crazy, or crazy like a fox?
Confronted by a series of revelations involving corruption, Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan countered by banning Twitter by court order last Friday. He has now moved onto other social media networks — blocking YouTube on Thursday.
Though another court ordered Erdogan's Twitter ban to be lifted this week, his repressive regime looks intent on lashing out at social media as part of a broad policy aimed at controlling the important municipal elections on Sunday.
This is all part of Erdogan's calculated effort, as Amnesty International describes, to "silence and smear those speaking out against the government's crackdown on the protest movement, including doctors, lawyers and journalists." This crackdown has, not surprisingly, resulted not only in massive protests within Turkey, but exasperation from Turkey's allies in the West.
"It doesn't fit with our idea of freedom of expression," huffed a spokesperson for German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
In the face of this opposition, we could be asking if the prime minister's actions are rational. Erdogan, however, did not become the most powerful Turkish political leader in more than 60 years by being either stupid or crazy. In Turkey, picking a fight with the West is smart politics.
Erdogan not only expected the international condemnation, he wanted it. Hours before Twitter was blocked, he told a friendly crowd in Bursa, "The international community can say this, can say that. I don't care at all. Everyone will see how powerful the Republic of Turkey is."
Turks across the political spectrum believe that Western allies secretly conspire to undermine their country's power. Many secularists believe it was the United States that helped bring Erdogan to power. Islamists blame the West for the Gezi protests. Nationalists believe that the British and Americans are to blame for Kurdish dissent.
Only 21 percent of Turks in the latest Pew Survey expressed favorable opinions of the United States, its most consistent Western ally. (In the same poll, slightly more than half of all Russians voiced positive opinions of the United States.)
Picking a fight with the West can help a Turkish politician — particularly given the electoral conditions of 2014. Erdogan doesn't enjoy the popular support that he once did. A series of leaked recordings revealed shocking levels of corruption and have significantly damaged the AK Party's "brand" as a clean political machine.
Erdogan has good reason to be confident going into the March 30 municipal elections. The opposition is lackluster and divided, and he has maintained solid support from his base. This election is particularly important for him because a strong performance will prove key in advance of proposed presidential elections this summer, while a weak performance is likely to embolden both the opposition and rivals within his own party.
Erdogan's supporters seem only mildly shocked by the corruption accusations. Meanwhile, the public is grateful for what his AK Party's rule has meant for Turkey over the past decade: better social services, a stronger economy, and, perhaps most important, a sense that the government respects the values of a still deeply conservative country. If he holds the support of his base, he wins.
To rally support, the continuing crackdown on dissent has been re-fashioned as a necessary attack on an immoral "them" who want to win in the streets what they are unable to win at the ballot box. Western condemnation actually helps by confirming that Erdogan is standing tall for Turkish interests against "friends" who secretly want Turkey to remain weak and divided.
This formula appears to be working. If polls are correct, the AK Party will almost certainly do as well on Sunday as it did in the 2009 municipal elections. The cost, however, is that AK Party rule is becoming ever narrower and meaner.
Wary of these internal tensions, international investors are growing cautious. The signs of social unrest in Turkey are reminiscent of the political violence that swept the country in the 1970s.
The promise and excitement that marked Erdogan's rule a few years ago has been swept away. His power remains. But he seems to be leading his country into a colder, darker future.
PHOTO (TOP): Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters during an election rally of his ruling AK Party in Elazig, March 6, 2014. REUTERS/Umit Bektas
PHOTO (INSERT 1): (L-R) Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso address a joint news conference in Brussels, January 21, 2014. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
PHOTO (INSERT 2): Supporters hold up a portrait of Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan during an election rally in Istanbul, March 23, 2014. REUTERS/Murad Sezer
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When we have those unprofessional western politicians, such as, Obama, Cameron, in power, it's inevitable that those fanatics, such as, Erdogan, will take the advantages of the situation. It's tragic for mankind.
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I don't believe that the President of the US (or UK) has any real influence on the election in Turkey. Americans have an inflated view of the influence of the US.
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