With 8 analog inputs, 10 digital inputs, and the ability to record and play back 8 channels simultaneously, the TAC-8 allows you to record what you want, when you want. Thunderbolt's speed ensures you wont have to deal with latency issues, and the TAC-8's built-in software mixer and flexible output options let you customize each session to your needs.
Whether you're a one-man band with an epic onstage rig or your laptop is serving as the central hub for multiple musicians accessing software effects and virtual instruments, the TAC-8 allows you to fully customize your performance setup according to your needs. Wherever you play, you can count on your TAC-8 to deliver the ultimate in high quality audio.
Dual balanced analog TRS output jacks allow you to connect the TAC-8 to amplifiers or self-powered speakers, and there are also 8 discrete balanced TRS analog line outputs for multichannel monitoring or connection to external effects devices. A large front-panel Output knob offers fast control over output level, and there are two independent stereo headphone jacks, each with its own dedicated volume control, for private monitoring.
The TAC-8 provides 10 channels of digital inputs and outputs, including 8 channels of I/O on ADAT Optical connectors and an additional 2 channels on S/PDIF connectors.
In standalone mode, the TAC-8 can be used as an 8-channel mic preamp and analog-to-digital or digital-to-analog converter without being connected to a computer. The TAC-8 performs 4-times upsampling during both analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion. For A/D conversion, this means less aliasing noise; for D/A conversion, this means increased clarity and fidelity.


I have been putting away buying my expat medical insurance for Thailand for a long time now. I always thought it was an unnecessary expense. I had my travel insurance after all and I just didn't really want to spend an extra amount of money on something I wouldn't use. I was immortal and I was having way too much fun in Thailand to actually be bothered with finding a proper insurance. Nothing bad could have happened to me, right? Well, I kind of forgot that I was over 30 and it was time to start looking after myself.
I was recently diagnosed with melanoma. It was like a slap in the face. Everything ended well. The cancer was cut out in time and I was left with a 4cm scar on my back – a small price for something that could have ended badly.
Straight after my surgery, while I was still in pain, I started frantically looking into expat medical insurance for Thailand. I read countless posts, articles, I sent a couple of emails to brokers and health insurance companies. My problem was: who was going to insure me and cover my pre-existing condition? I will give you a quick answer to this: No insurance company will agree to insure you for pre-existing conditions, especially if you recently have had cancer, or something similar. Bummer! However, I am now wiser and here is some advice about expat insurance and quotes from different companies.
If you are only going away for a little while and planning to travel around the world then buying a normal travel insurance should be enough. Travel insurance covers you in case of accidents and emergencies, delayed flights, lost luggage, damages done to your property, or if you happen to damage other people's possessions. This type of insurance is usually cheap. I use American Express and pay £40 a year. The reason why I have expat medical insurance and travel insurance is that I do travel to different countries once in a while and the travel insurance does come useful in case my flight is delayed or the airline loses my luggage.
If you decide to stay somewhere longer and get a job in a foreign country then buying a full medical insurance is a good idea. These kinds of insurance, most of the time, cover you for hospital inpatient services, not only if you are in an accident, but also if you fall ill, get a dengue fever, heart attack, or cancer and you need to stay in a hospital for a long time. Some of them also cover maternity leave and dental procedures. Outpatient services quite often are not included and you need to buy them as an extra, so if you have a rash and you want to see a dermatologist then your insurance might not cover that.
These companies probably have branches in your home country. They insure expats living in Thailand and other countries worldwide. The advantage of using these companies is that you can extend the cover to other places you travel to. The big disadvantage is the cost. If you're only staying in Thailand, you might want to consider going with a company that is more local.
It is one of the most popular choices among the expats, I think it's mainly because people trust them as they are an international brand. They hold over 33% of the insurance market in Thailand. I contacted Bupa Thailand and asked them for a quote.
I waited around 2 weeks for someone to get back to me and they sent me a couple of documents, which included a table with some prices and another one with, what I assumed, was a list of exclusions, but it was all in Thai, so I can't really confirm that.
The prices for people aged 30-35 start from $1,000 for the basic cover, that's all I know. The good thing about Bupa Thailand is that it covers you from the day your payment reaches them, which is not the case with some of the other companies I looked at.
They offer lots of great benefits, whether it's the second-medical opinion from their in-house expat doctor or their member privileges. They also have a comprehensive cover that includes cancer care, inpatient care, and maternity care. The policy is valid worldwide provided you are within your initial coverage zone for at least 185 days a year and they have direct billing with hospitals within their network, meaning you can get cashless hospital visits.
Luma is also all about prevention. They educate their members on how to be healthy and look after yourself. On top of that, they provide you with an app, which helps you with your healthy lifestyle.
Premiums start from 25,000 Baht per year.
Find more information about Luma here.
I received a quote from them through an insurance broker, so this might be a little higher than what they offer directly. The premium costs £1900 per year and includes outpatient services, prescribed medication (over £300) and semi-private room in a hospital.
AXA offers many options, including insurance for seniors, for company's executives and insurance for a whole family. I looked at their prices and almost had a heart attack. The cost for an insurance for a 35-year-old is around 150,000 Baht. However, it does include things like maternity cover, dental care and health screens. I still think that the price is too high.
They are quite popular here in Thailand, although not as well-known among the expat community. My quote from them was £1298 per year.
This is a much more affordable option. The insurance companies below work in Asia or only in Thailand. They are reliable, so you don't need to worry that something will go wrong. It's worth considering these if you want to live in the Land of Smiles only.
They are extremely competitive and cover you for most things, including outpatient services. I heard a lot of good things about them. Premiums for 35-year-olds start from around 6000 Baht per year. Good thing is that you can buy the insurance online and don't need to speak to an overly excited salesperson (my personal nightmare – don't they talk too much?).
Most of Thai banks offer medical insurance for expats. You need to have a work permit that is valid for at least a year as well as a valid visa. The insurance is usually valid after a month, so you need to wait 30 days before you visit a doctor. Thai banks usually offer cheaper insurance than any other companies. They also make it easier for their customers to claim the money. You receive an insurance card and give it to the cashier at the hospital.
They then call the insurance company and deal with everything for you – no hassle, no stress, easy-peasy. Before you buy an insurance from a Thai bank you need to remember that it covers you only in Thailand, so you need to be sure that you will still live here in a year time. The prices start at around £200 a year.
If you work in Thailand, pay your taxes (which is usually between 500-750 Baht a month) and have a work permit then you can use government insurance. You need to talk to your employer first and see if there are any hospitals in your area you can go to. Once you choose it and see a doctor you will have to pay from your own pocket and claim the money later – your employer should be able to help you with this.
However, remember that government hospitals are overcrowded, the queues are long, the doctors and staff very often don't speak English and the hospital might not have the medication you need – if you think about it, these are problems that many western countries struggle with, too.
After looking at many options and thinking this through for a couple of days I decided to buy insurance from Siam Commercial Bank. I paid 18,000 Baht for a whole year, which is around £330 – I think that is a fair price. The insurance covers me for inpatient and outpatient services, surgeries and disability. The process of buying it was pretty straightforward. I went to their branch in Chiang Mai (Kadsuan Kaew shopping mall), where I knew they spoke English. Most of the documents were in English and I had already read all the exclusions on the internet.
The form with personal details on had to be completed in Thai, so the lovely lady that served me did that all for me. I was asked for the work permit and visa and then pay with cash – the cards were not accepted. Siam Commercial Bank doesn't require to go through any doctor's examinations, which is a good thing in my case. The whole procedure took no more than 30 minutes and I am now fully insured – phew!
…and wait with buying an insurance. If you go away to travel, buy the travel insurance. If you decide to stay in the Land of Smiles then get the expat medical insurance for Thailand.
Don't be as stupid as me and think that you are immortal, or you don't have money/time to shop for a proper expat insurance. Anything can happen. You might get a skin cancer and end up paying over £500 hospital expenses, just like me. Look after yourself. The most important thing you have is your health!


What is the Greatest Guitar Solo in your opinion ?
Listen to Frank Zappa's solo(s) on "Hungry Freaks, Daddy" on the album "Freak Out!"
Omfg!!!! Wtf Is Wrong With U People! Eruption?!?!!??!?!? Eddie Van Halen?!?!?!?!??!?!
Oh for ****s sake...I love Nirvana a lot, but dont be a fanboy.
And Cobain had many better solos than that.
And what made the song great was the riff, not the solo, the solo is a good fill, but its basicly the verse melody repeated.


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Evwind, Grids, Wind Energy
Data show transmission + wind = cost savings
April 17, 2015 reve
Clean Line Energy's proposed Grain Belt Express transmission project will lower wholesale electricity prices by $750 million in Illinois during in its first five years of operation alone by enabling the delivery of low-cost wind power.
That's according to an independent analysis from Leidos Engineering commissioned by Clean Line. The line will allow the development of 4,000 MW of wind power, which would be delivered from wind-rich western Kansas to load centers in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and neighboring states.
Photo by Shauna Theel, AWEA
The savings would come as wind energy displaces energy from more expensive power plants, explained Rob Cleveland, Managing Director at Leidos Engineering. Wind energy, with no fuel cost, would be used to displace natural gas and coal energy, saving money and reducing pollution.
To see how new transmission lines enable greater use of affordable wind energy, look no further than Texas today. The Lone Star State's Competitive Renewable Energy Zone transmission lines, completed last year, continue to spur a "wind rush." Texas has 7,500 MW of wind projects currently under construction, more than all other states combined, according to AWEA's just-released U.S. Wind Industry Annual Market Report for 2014. The wind industry invested $3 billion in Texas last year, bringing total cumulative investment to over $26 billion.
There is a similarly high level of interest from wind developers who want to deliver their energy over the Grain Belt Express. Fourteen wind generation companies recently submitted requests for more than 20,000 megawatts of transmission service, four and a half times the available capacity of the transmission line.
AWEA's Annual Market Report also covers how other regions are using transmission to tap wind energy. During 2014, major transmission projects were completed in the Southwest Power Pool and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, providing enough capacity to carry roughly 5,000 MW of new wind. If transmission projects that are in advanced stages of development are all built, they could carry approximately 55-60 gigawatts of new wind capacity.
These additional transmission lines can help the us meet the scenarios outlined by the U.S. Department of Energy's Wind Vision report, which shows that the U.S. could derive 20 percent of its electricity from wind by 2030 and 35 percent by 2050. That report finds that consumers will see direct savings if such levels of wind are achieved, with annual consumer savings reaching $14 billion a year by 2050, and cumulative savings on U.S. electric bills amount to $149 billion by then.
Carl Levesque
http://www.aweablog.org
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When you want to take a break for a few minutes and relax, you can visit one of our Respite Areas, located around the Festival plan. Here you can enjoy great food, a cool beer or cocktail by local restaurants and purveyors. Table seating and mellow music invite you to re-energize while you plan out the rest of your art tour and what you'll be taking home!


The semi-submersible drilling rig Blackford Dolphin was upgraded to increase the maximum drilling depth. The rig was fitted with additional outboard columns (2 per side), as well as additional columns with sponsors and deck extensions to either end of its length. She was also fitted with a completely new drilling installation and power plant. This megaproject started as a small refurbishment, but turned out to be a complete new build project. Blackford Dolphin, the former Ocean Liberator, was built in 1974, has been refurbished and had her life span extended by 20 years during this project. The upgraded drilling unit has a drilling depth capability that has been increased from 600 ft to 7,000 ft water depth, enabling her to operate in deep water environments.
Keppel Verolme in Rozenburg executed the upgrade for Blackford Dolphin Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fred Olsen Energy ASA.


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Continental takes world speed record
Noah Joseph
Jul 3rd 2007 at 8:34AM
Continental has entered the Guinness Book of World Records with a top speed of 242 mph (388 km/h). We're definitely not talking about the behemoth Bentley, as powerful as it is. The record now officially belongs to Continental Tires for its ContiSportContact Vmax, which has been officially certified by those stout-chugging judges as the world's fastest production road tire.
The rubber was tested on the 9ff-modified Porsche 911 that took the world record for the fastest street-legal road car. A custom 9ff cabrio also took the record for the world's fastest convertible with a high end of 237.8 mph (380.5 km/h). Both cars are owned by 9ff chief Jan Fatthauer, and the top speed runs were certified by Guinness.
If you're thinking that the Bugatti Veyron (and the purpose-made Michelin rubber on its wheels) can hit a higher speed, you may be right, but the Veyron has yet to try for the official record, and its tires were specially made for the Bugatti, while the Continentals are offered to the public as standard production road tires. As much as the car's own capabilities, how it makes contact with the road (i.e., its tires) often dictates a car's limits. Just keeping the tires from melting (as they do on the Veyron after just 12 minutes at its 253-mph top speed) is a feat in and of itself.
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Chicken korma is one of the most famous dishes of Pakistan. Indians too make this but with almond and other nut pastes but we make it with simple spices and yogurt. It tastes great and aromatic. Try this and make your day spicy …..
Procedure: -Heat oil and fry onion until its brown and a bit stiff and crunchy. Take it out in a plate with a slotted spoon.
-In the same oil add ginger garlic paste, cinnamon stick, cloves, peppercorns, bay leaf, turmeric, black pepper and all other spices except garam masala and mix well. Stir frequently and don't let the masala stick to your cooking pan's bottom.
-Add chicken and mix well. Cook it on medium heat. When the chicken is white add water and let it come to a boil.
-Meanwhile, crush fried onion with your hands and mix with yogurt. Now add salt and garam masala.
-Now gradually introduce this mixture to the cooking mixture with continuous stirring.
-Cover with the lid and cook on low medium heat. Add kewra.
-Once the chicken is cooked and you get the consistency you want, dish it out and serve hot with tandoori or khameeri roti and salad.
Serves a family of 4.
2. Unnecessary addition – my food tastes fantastic without it so why bother!
3. It darkens the dish and that affects the presentation.
I made this using the exact recipe.. Just added more yogurt. Came out PERFECT!
Is Kewra water necessary cos I don't get it in qatar.
Upto you. It just give that aroma.
I love your recipe and so did my husband. Thank you for sharing! The food came out delisious. I used 1 pound of bones less chicken cut into cubes and still came out fantastic.
Sorry, I dont think I ever tried a Korma recipe with coconut and almonds together ever.
Can this be made with lamb instead of chicken?


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Cole inducted into English Society
Nathan Cole inducted into English Honor Society at Baldwin Wallace University
Cole inducted into English Society Nathan Cole inducted into English Honor Society at Baldwin Wallace University Check out this story on zanesvilletimesrecorder.com: http://ohne.ws/1DfTwkC
Ohio Published 5:00 p.m. ET Feb. 10, 2015
BEREA – Nathan Cole of Zanesville was inducted into the Baldwin Wallace University chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, in the fall semester. Cole is a graduate of Maysville High School majoring in international studies with a focus on international affairs and English with a focus on creative writing.
To qualify for membership, students are required to complete at least two collegiate courses in English language or literature, beyond the usual requirements in freshman English; have a minimum of a B, or equivalent average, in English and in general scholarship; rank in the top thirty-five percent of their class; and complete at least three semesters of college course work.
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package org.wso2.carbon.apimgt.api;

import org.wso2.carbon.apimgt.api.model.API;
import org.wso2.carbon.apimgt.api.model.APIProduct;
import org.wso2.carbon.apimgt.api.model.Scope;
import org.wso2.carbon.apimgt.api.model.SwaggerData;
import org.wso2.carbon.apimgt.api.model.URITemplate;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Set;
import java.util.regex.Matcher;
import java.util.regex.Pattern;

/**
 * APIDefinition is responsible for providing uri templates, scopes and
 * save the api definition according to the permission and visibility
 */

@SuppressWarnings("unused")
public abstract class APIDefinition {

    private static final Pattern CURLY_BRACES_PATTERN = Pattern.compile("(?<=\\{)(?!\\s*\\{)[^{}]+");

    /**
     * This method generates Mock/Sample payloads for API prototyping
     *
     * @param apiDefinition
     * @return
     */
    public abstract Map<String, Object> generateExample(String apiDefinition);

    /**
     * This method extracts the URI templates from the API definition
     *
     * @return URI templates
     */
    public abstract Set<URITemplate> getURITemplates(String resourceConfigsJSON) throws APIManagementException;

    /**
     * This method extracts the scopes from the API definition
     *
     * @param resourceConfigsJSON resource json
     * @return scopes
     */
    public abstract Set<Scope> getScopes(String resourceConfigsJSON) throws APIManagementException;

    /**
     * This method generates API definition to the given api
     *
     * @param swaggerData api
     * @return API definition in string format
     * @throws APIManagementException
     */
    public abstract String generateAPIDefinition(SwaggerData swaggerData) throws APIManagementException;

    /**
     * This method generates API definition using the given api's URI templates and the swagger.
     * It will alter the provided swagger definition based on the URI templates. For example: if there is a new
     * URI template which is not included in the swagger, it will be added to the swagger as a basic resource. Any
     * additional resources inside the swagger will be removed from the swagger. Changes to scopes, throtting policies,
     * on the resource will be updated on the swagger
     *
     * @param swaggerData api
     * @param swagger     swagger definition
     * @return API definition in string format
     * @throws APIManagementException if error occurred when generating API Definition
     */
    public abstract String generateAPIDefinition(SwaggerData swaggerData, String swagger) throws APIManagementException;

    /**
     * Extract and return path parameters in the given URI template
     *
     * @param uriTemplate URI Template value
     * @return path parameters in the given URI template
     */
    public List<String> getPathParamNames(String uriTemplate) {
        List<String> params = new ArrayList<>();

        Matcher bracesMatcher = CURLY_BRACES_PATTERN.matcher(uriTemplate);
        while (bracesMatcher.find()) {
            params.add(bracesMatcher.group());
        }
        return params;
    }

    /**
     * Creates a helper resource path map using provided swagger data.
     * Creates map in below format:
     * /order      -> [post -> resource1]
     * /order/{id} -> [get -> resource2, put -> resource3, ..]
     *
     * @param swaggerData Swagger Data object
     * @return a structured uri template map using provided Swagger Data Resource Paths
     */
    public Map<String, Map<String, SwaggerData.Resource>> getResourceMap(SwaggerData swaggerData) {
        Map<String, Map<String, SwaggerData.Resource>> uriTemplateMap = new HashMap<>();
        for (SwaggerData.Resource resource : swaggerData.getResources()) {
            Map<String, SwaggerData.Resource> resources = uriTemplateMap.get(resource.getPath());
            if (resources == null) {
                resources = new HashMap<>();
                uriTemplateMap.put(resource.getPath(), resources);
            }
            resources.put(resource.getVerb().toUpperCase(), resource);
        }
        return uriTemplateMap;
    }

    /**
     * This method validates the given OpenAPI definition by content
     *
     * @param apiDefinition     OpenAPI Definition content
     * @param returnJsonContent whether to return the converted json form of the OpenAPI definition
     * @return APIDefinitionValidationResponse object with validation information
     */
    public abstract APIDefinitionValidationResponse validateAPIDefinition(String apiDefinition,
            boolean returnJsonContent) throws APIManagementException;

    /**
     * Populate definition with wso2 APIM specific information
     *
     * @param oasDefinition OAS definition
     * @param swaggerData   API
     * @return Generated OAS definition
     * @throws APIManagementException If an error occurred
     */
    public abstract String populateCustomManagementInfo(String oasDefinition, SwaggerData swaggerData)
            throws APIManagementException;

    /**
     * Update the OAS definition for API consumers
     *
     * @param api            API
     * @param oasDefinition  OAS definition
     * @param hostsWithSchemes host addresses with protocol mapping
     * @return updated OAS definition
     * @throws APIManagementException throws if an error occurred
     */
    public abstract String getOASDefinitionForStore(API api, String oasDefinition, Map<String, String> hostsWithSchemes)
            throws APIManagementException;

    /**
     * Update the OAS definition for API consumers
     *
     * @param product        APIProduct
     * @param oasDefinition  OAS definition
     * @param hostsWithSchemes host addresses with protocol mapping
     * @return updated OAS definition
     * @throws APIManagementException throws if an error occurred
     */
    public abstract String getOASDefinitionForStore(APIProduct product, String oasDefinition,
                                                    Map<String, String> hostsWithSchemes) throws APIManagementException;

    /**
     * Update OAS definition for API Publisher
     *
     * @param api           API
     * @param oasDefinition
     * @return OAS definition
     * @throws APIManagementException throws if an error occurred
     */
    public abstract String getOASDefinitionForPublisher(API api, String oasDefinition)
            throws APIManagementException;

    public abstract String getOASVersion(String oasDefinition) throws APIManagementException;

    public abstract String getOASDefinitionWithTierContentAwareProperty(String oasDefinition,
            List<String> contentAwareTiersList, String apiLevelTier) throws APIManagementException;

    /**
     * This method changes the URI templates from the API definition as it support different schemes
     * @param resourceConfigsJSON json String of oasDefinition
     * @throws APIManagementException throws if an error occurred
     * @return String
     */
    public abstract String processOtherSchemeScopes(String resourceConfigsJSON)
            throws APIManagementException;

    /**
     * This method returns api that is attached with api extensions related to micro-gw
     *
     * @param swaggerContent String
     * @param api            API
     * @param isBasepathExtractedFromSwagger boolean
     * @return API
     */
    public abstract API setExtensionsToAPI(String swaggerContent, API api, boolean isBasepathExtractedFromSwagger)
            throws APIManagementException;

}

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The lecture "Leadership in business" was recently given at The Wincel Group by a very experienced business consultant, Martin Kolb.
Martin covered all areas of leadership including the principles that govern it. He also covered the secret to effective communication in leadership, plus how to build and maintain success as a leader in business.
I realised that the cycle of communication that Martin described was an ACTUAL law and that violations of this law would lead to upsets. I also realised that admiration (for your staff and customers) is a very necessary part of the business of life and running a business. A person's success in life reduces to the degree he doesn't use these in life.
Martin Kolb looked successful and spoke with such clarity I found him very easy to understand. He described how to communicate successfully and it made me see immediately where I was going wrong. So the secret to success was simplier than I thought. I'm glad I came.


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Q: Thymeleaf how to link th:href in iteration Hello i would like to link all of list elements with specific id. What should i change in my code? Context is added properly, but i can generate site from this template
My code looks like this:

        1
        Adam
        Nowak
        example@gmail.com

After redirection i would like to get link like /edit-mentor/32

A: You can make the following changes to your code

        1
        Adam
        Nowak
        example@gmail.com

This should do your work

A: Interesting question, I dont understand why the code which you shared didn't work. You didn't tell us the error as well. In anycase here is a much cleaner approach to create links:

Also your  tag is getting closed twice, i.e you have already closed it using this  and then you are trying to close again using . If you are using version before Thymeleaf 3, then it will give you an error, but Thymeleaf 3 will silently try to fix it for you and sometimes leading to weird UI behavior.

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How to create Sub Domain in OVIPanel?
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Purchasing HostingRaja web hosting service will come with the best in class control panel name OVIPanel and with the help of OVIPanel you can easily handle and manage your account. Not only that you also get more features and offers when compared to the regular control panel.


Nuclear power plants face an emerging threat from climate change because of temperature restrictions.
A report by a panel from the Japanese parliament declared that the Fukushima nuclear disaster was avoidable.
German solar power plants set a world record in late May, meeting nearly 50 percent of the nation's midday needs.


Successful transition through education to employment for people with a disability.
Enhanced linkages between individuals, services and the community.
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David D. Martinez is a third generation native Texan. His grandfather Mike was a pioneer in TexMex cuisine and opened the first El Fenix restaurant in 1918. David has over 30 years' experience in the service industry in sales development, operations, training and consulting. He has held executive positions with several prominent restaurant firms and service management companies, and is currently an owner and Vice President of Business Development with Texas Amerrock Partners, LLP, a manufacturer of RockWool insulation products.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Alaska, a Master of Business Administration from Chadwick University, and a Juris Doctor Degree from LaSalle University.
David serves on several boards including: DFW Airport Interfaith Chaplaincy, Tower Club of Dallas, Patron of the Arts for the Vatican and the Archangels, the men's auxiliary of Catholic Charities of Dallas. He presently serves as president of the Texas Historical Foundation.
He is married to Megan and they have two sons, William, his wife Christian, and Clayton. They spend their time between their home in Dallas and their Ranch in Corsicana.


Yes, we know it's cold outside, but this cool treat is just too fun to put off until summer. The Zoku Quick Pop Maker freezes popsicles in as little as 10 minutes, right on your countertop. In fact, it's so ingenious that here at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute, we gave it one of our Very Innovative Product (VIP) awards. Now our prime reason for honoring this nifty gadget is its ability to provide instant gratification to little tykes while allowing moms to provide sweet snacks made from natural ingredients. But we'll let you in on a not-so-little-secret: Adults love pops too! And with the Zoku you can make some very sophisticated looking treats that are suitable for grownup dinner parties. But going the extra mile requires a little more work than making simple single-flavor pops so we thought we'd share some tips with you for making ones with layers, add-ins, and fillings.
Always remember to put the popsicle stick in the mold before the juice.
With the Quick Pop Maker you can get quite creative making horizontal stripes or filled pops but the optional Tool Kit ($19.95) broadens the possibilities, helping you create angled layers and fanciful shapes.
To get bright colors without buying a myriad of ingredients, we used white grape juice, pouring it into several small bowls and adding a few drops of food coloring to each.
If you decide to add fruit to your pops, make sure you cut the slices thin and small. Big pieces can get frozen at odd angles and are difficult to maneuver into place.
Each Zoku machine can be used up to three times per day before the freezing element warms up. With each use, however, the popsicles take longer to freeze.
Be patient. Some of the complicated designs can take a long time to freeze, but if you stick with it, the result will more closely resemble a work of art than a snack food.
The optional Storage Case ($19.95) is convenient for storing 6 pops in the freezer and serving them.
Zoku Quick Pop Makers and Tool Kits are available from Zokuor Williams-Sonoma's stores and website. Both companies' sites also offer recipes, tips, and videos.
Don't have a Zoku Quick Pop Maker? Check out our recipe for Strawberry Peach Pops that can be made without a machine.
If popsicles in January don't strike your fancy, try our Spiced Warm Cider.
And be sure to check out all of our 2011 Very Innovative Product (VIP) Award winners as well as ones from previous years.


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Behind the Numbers: Festivali i Këngës 2019 Voting Statistics
Posted by Jessie Hong on 24/12/2019 24/12/2019
Over the course of three nights, the Tirana audience sat entranced as they relived the magic of Jonida Maliqi's interpretation of "Ktheju tokës", well-known Albanian entries from the past, and many displays of musical talent while slowly healing from the earthquakes in late November where over 50 people suffered fatal injuries and most of the population suffered other financial and/or monetary losses, some dire. After the five jurors – three international, two domestic – voted on Sunday, the results were clear, if close – Arilena Ara had the most well-liked song, "Shaj" (Curse), and will now represent Albania in Rotterdam 2020.
Earlier on Monday, the split voting was released by RTSH, the Albanian broadcaster. The results can be viewed here. For a further breakdown of the data, please read on!
Graphical representations and data interpretation
The bar graph below shows the spread of votes between jurors. The maximum value was 18; second place received 13 points, and third to 12th place received 10 down to 1 point, respectively. All jurors were required to rank each song; therefore, all songs received points from all jurors. The point distribution seems relatively uneven:
A bar-graph representation of how jury points were distributed. Each juror is represented by a different color, and each song is labeled under its corresponding bars.
The most agreement between jurors were for the songs "Ku ta gjej dikë ta dua" (Albërie Hadërgjonaj) and "Eja merre" (Era Rusi). The points are spread identically; the standard deviation is 1.140175 for both songs. This means that jurors mostly voted within 1.5 points of each other. The difference between the two songs is that "Eja merre" was generally more liked and thus received 43 total points to "Ku ta gjej dikë ta dua"'s 27. The next most consistent voting was for "Botë për dy" with a standard deviation of 1.81659. While the jurors generally stayed within about two points of the average score, the low deviation was likely because none of them really liked the song. The song received 17 points and landed in last place as a result.
On the other hand, those with high standard deviations did well, but did not win the national final. "Malaseen" received high marks from the Albanian jurors – even 18 points from ethnomusicologist MIkaela Minga – but was generally panned by the international jury. The average points for the song were 9 per juror, and the standard deviation was 6.519202. Numbers within one standard deviation of the mean – that is, point values between approximately 2.48 and 15.5 points – are statistically common and expected values. These would cover approximately 68% of expected values if the sample represents the normal population. The lone exception is that of Minga's vote. The other Albanian juror, poet Rita Petro, also rated "Malaseen" highly, with 13 points. While the author prefers different styles of music, the content of "Malaseen" was a unique blend of instruments usually found in different genres.
While "Malaseen" had a large standard deviation, "Me Tana" had the greatest variance in voting. The song's standard deviation of 7.42967 was the highest of the night. This reflected all three international jurors giving the song the maximum 18 points, but the Albanian jurors giving single-digit points. The song fell 3 points short of tying "Shaj" in the jury voting.
"Shaj" won with the support of all five jurors. No juror gave the song fewer than 10 points.
The full voting can be shown here with standard deviation given at the end. The jurors were as follows:
Juror 1: Christer Björkman, Melodifestivalen (Sweden) supervisor; American Song Contest producer
Juror 2: Dimitris Kontopoulos, Greek producer
Juror 3: Felix Bergsson, Icelandic Head of Delegation
Juror 4: Mikaela Minga, Albanian ethnomusicologist
Juror 5: Rita Petro, Albanian poet
Juror 1
St. Dev.
1 Valon Shehu "Kutia e Pandorës" 1 2 7 7 6 23 8 2.880972
2 Sara Bajraktari "Ajër" 13 10 10 8 9 50 3 1.870829
3 Robert Berisha "Ajo nuk është unë" 9 3 2 3 1 18 10 3.130495
4 Tiri Gjoci "Me gotën bosh" 2 4 8 6 3 23 8 2.408319
5 Bojken Lako "Malaseen" 3 8 3 18 13 45 4 6.519202
6 Arilena Ara "Shaj" 10 13 13 13 18 67 1 2.880972
7 Gena "Shqiponja e lirë" 4 7 1 1 5 18 10 2.607681
8 Kamela Islamaj "Më ngjyros" 6 6 4 9 10 35 6 2.44949
9 Albërie Hadërgjonaj "Ku ta gjej dikë ta dua" 7 5 6 5 4 27 7 1.140175
10 Elvana Gjata "Me tana" 18 18 18 2 8 64 2 7.42967
11 Olta Boka "Botë për dy" 5 1 5 4 2 17 12 1.81659
12 Era Rusi "Eja merre" 8 9 9 10 7 43 5 1.140175
What are the ramifications of this jury vote?
As human beings with varied tastes in music, jurors – regardless of their training in their field – are bound to have different tastes in subjective art. During school solo and ensemble festivals – which focus largely on classical repertoire – participants are judged on a holistic rubric focusing mostly on objective technical details, with less emphasis on subjective criteria like expression and the like. During Eurovision, both jury and televoters are instructed to vote for those they like best. Due to this criteria (or lack thereof), there is bound to be variance between groups of jurors. There may be no explanation for exceptional voting other than differences in music taste. Furthermore, the musical journeys of an ethnomusicologist – a student of cultural musics – may intrinsically give someone an innate desire for the experimental and blended ethnic songs instead of what is necessarily popular and cosmopolitan.
Having said that, Albania has had real issues with political corruption. Transparency International, in its 2018 edition of the Corruption Perception Index, ranked 98 of 180 reviewed countries in the index as less corrupt. Lax construction standards after the fall of communism in the 90's may have contributed to the destructive force of the November earthquake. The Independent has reported on a severe narcotics problem in Albania as well – how positions of power are often interconnected with the illicit drug industry.
There may be issues within the country that may have transpired in the FiK process; however, there are factors that may validate sincerely held contrasting opinions. Each of the 12 songs that performed during the final has their own merits, and the people of Albania are far more than the country's problems. Jonida Maliqi gave her voice to a song that urged those who left Albania to return to help heal the land. The people of Albania have been united by recent tragedy; even Eleni Foureira, of partial Albanian heritage, came back in support of her country of heritage in a blend of attrited Albanian and English. Given the specific backgrounds of these experts, the songs may have spoken differently to them than to the general public; however, the fact remains that "Shaj" was most liked among all the judges and was treated to extended applause during the show, and it earned its place among the over 2,000 songs that have graced Eurovision since 1956. As Duncan Laurence said in his winning speech, "This is to music first always." We as humankind are better off when we stand together and strive to believe in the best of each other, and music has brought us together through the Eurovision Song Contest.
To all a Merry FiKmas and happy holiday season, and an exhilarating New Year (and decade) to come!
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AHUT Wins the Gold Medal in iGEM 2020
On November 23rd, the final of 2020 International Genetically Engineered Machine competition (iGEM) was held online. The project"Carbon Dioxide Capture 3.0" ofAHUT-ZJU-China from Anhui University of Technology stood out from 256 teams from 44 countries and regions globally and finally won the gold medal.
AHUT attached great importance to iGEM. AHUT-ZJU-China team was guided by Xu Xiangrong, Ma Liang, Xu hao, Liu Zi, Cao Ruilan, Xu Xia, She HuiLi and Tao tao. Student members of the team are Zhu Yifan, Li Jiajun, Deng Yajie, Sun Qicheng, Chen Yu, Tan Pengcheng, Wang Kaiyu, Jiangfeng, Hu Jingxian, Jiang Yu, Sun Yuxi, Chen Rongmei, Huang Feiyu, Xie Yuexin, Ju Zehao, Huang Yexian and Xu Rui.
Aiming at the international forefront research subject "carbon-dioxide capture", AHUT-ZJU-China chose thermophiles carbonic anhydrase as the research object. Based on the research platform ofBiochemical Engineering Research Center, BERC-AHUTand the support fromtheiGEM team of Zhejiang University, a highly active and thermal stable carbonic anhydrase has been obtained by using the methods of molecular simulation.
After more than 300 days of intense preparation, the team completed all parts required, including literature research, project experimental design, data analysis, model construction, social practice, website production, poster display, project promotion video, project speech video and online defense in accordance with the requirements of the competition. After further research and development, the carbonic anhydrase is expected to be used in industrial production in terms of large-scale carbon dioxide capture and reduce the harm of the greenhouse effect.
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Below are some resources that we feel will be very helpful to both students and parents. Parents, you are the ultimate "gate keeper" for your kids, determining what is appropriate and what is not. Some of the resources below are more for small groups. In those cases, we recommend your child talk to some friends from their MATRIX small group and do the study together. One suggestion is to ask their MATRIX small group navigator to help facilitate some of the discussions.
youthspecialties.com | this is a great resource site for books, curriculum, games, etc. Be sure and sign up for the weekly mailer. It is filled with great articles, updates on youth culture, and a weekly video that is hilarious. As well, visit the store. Great books.
simplyyouthministry.com | this is the Jr. High side of the "simply youth ministry" website. It is hosted and maintained by the Jr. High Ministry out of Saddleback Church. Kurt Johnston, the Jr. High Pastor, has been in the game for almost 20 years. Great site.
"S" for SCRIPTURE | Open your Bible either to a predetermined reading plan (i.e. reading the Bible through in a year) or start at the beginning of a book and work through it. Take time reading and allow God to speak to you. When you are done, look for a verse that particularly spoke to you that day, and write it in your journal.
"O" for OBSERVATION | What do you think God is saying to you in this scripture? Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and reveal Jesus to you. Paraphrase and write this scripture down in your own words, in your journal.
"A" for APPLICATION | Personalize what you have read by asking yourself how it applies to your life right now. Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, revelation of a new promise, or corrections for a particular area of your life. Write how this scripture can apply to you today.
"P" for PRAYER | This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this scripture, or it may be a greater insight on what He may be revealing to you. Remember, prayer is a two way conversation, so be sure to listen to what God has to say! Now, write it out.


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Q: When the same XML element matches two XSLT templates through different XPaths, which template executes and why? Consider this XML:
<people>
  <person>
    <firstName>Deane</firstName>
    <lastName>Barker</lastName>
  </person>
</people>

What if two XSLT templates match an element through different XPaths?  I know that if the "match" element on two templates is identical (which should never happen, I don't think), the last template will fire.
However, consider this XSL:
<xsl:template match="person/firstName">
    Template #1
</xsl:template>

<xsl:template match="firstName">
    Template #2
</xsl:template>

The "firstName" element will match on either of these templates -- the first one as a child of "person" and the second one standalone.
I have tested this, and Template #1 executes, while Template #2 does not.  What is the operative principle behind this?  I can think of three things:

*

*Specificity of XPath (highly doubtful)

*Location in the XSLT file (also doubtful)

*Some pre-emption of Template #2 by Template #1.  Something happens during the execution of Template #1 that tells Template #2 not to execute.

A: Your first point is actually correct, there is a defined order described in https://www.w3.org/TR/1999/REC-xslt-19991116#conflict. According to the spec person/firstName has a priority of 0 while firstName has a priority of -0.5. You can also specify the priority yourself using the priority attribute on xsl:template.

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I know that if the "match" element on
  two templates is identical (which
  should never happen, I don't think)

This can happen but would not be much point doing this and having two matching templates.
From the spec:

It is an error if this leaves more
  than one matching template rule. An
  XSLT processor may signal the error;
  if it does not signal the error, it
  must recover by choosing, from amongst
  the matching template rules that are
  left, the one that occurs last in the
  stylesheet.

So in other words you may get an error or it will just use the last template in your XSLT depending on how the processor your are using has been written to handle this situation.

A: Note that the value of the match attribute is not an XPath expression (though it uses a subset of XPath syntax). It's an XSLT pattern. Absent explicit priority attributes, the choice comes down to which pattern has the highest default priority:
person/firstName has a default priority of .5
firstName has a default priority of 0
Thus, person/firstName wins.
A complete explanation of how conflict resolution works can be found here (although I recommend you study the entire chapter, "How XSLT Works"): Conflict Resolution for Template Rules

A: Consider this with the context in mind. The first one matches, and changes the context n (so the second does not match).  The context is set to AFTER the first one is selected and processed so the visible element from that context no longer contains "firstname".
IF you want both to execute, then you can call them instead so that the context changes back to the top.
 <xsl:template match="people">
    <xsl:apply-templates select="person/firstname"/>
    <xsl:apply-templates select="firstname"/>
</xsl:template>


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Performance in the community
The Stoller Hall
Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1DA, UK
Education and outreach:
An active strand of family concerts, workshops and masterclasses; adult learning and discussion; close connections with music education across Greater Manchester; collaboration between professional and emerging artists. All of these things combine to make The Stoller Hall a place for music, for learning, for audiences of all ages and backgrounds, for those who wish to listen, for those who wish to watch, and for those who wish to play.
Current and forthcoming projects
We're delighted to welcome the Stoller Hall Outreach Ensemble – a newly-formed ensemble of superb professional musicians, all committed to Chetham's ethos of learning, collaboration and exchange with audiences of all ages.
The Outreach Ensemble will present an ongoing series of concerts specially devised for schools and families with children aged around 7 and upwards. Through musical excerpts, conversation, clues and practical activities, children will discover the magical world of music and how it plays its part in storytelling, mathematics and sport.
View the full range of School and Family concerts here!
Information for concert promoters
The Stoller Hall features an acoustically immaculate auditorium designed by Stephenson Studio and Arup Acoustics, with full technical, Front of House and Box Office support.
Promoters bringing artists to The Stoller Hall will benefit from:
A brand new, 482-seat auditorium with fully accessible facilities, VIP areas and spacious Atrium for refreshments, merchandising and pre-show events.
A state-of-the-art acoustic developed by Arup, creating the perfect space for chamber music, jazz, recitals, recordings, popular music or spoken word.
High quality, brand new PA and lighting with in-house technical support.
Inclusion in our season brochure and in local listings, with full Box Office provision and marketing support.
High quality backstage and rehearsal facilities for artists and crew.
An intimate yet impressive setting providing a unique audience experience in the heart of Manchester.
UK region: North-West England
The Stoller Hall is an exceptional new concert venue based in Chetham's School of Music, in the heart of Manchester in the UK.
Chetham's has long identified the need for a high quality performance space, suited to the outstanding musical talent of its students. Furthermore, the city of Manchester – whilst well endowed with music venues, ranging from the classical elegance of The Bridgewater Hall to the vibrant energy of Band on the Wall – lacked a space designed for chamber music, combining the intimacy of a small venue with impressive visual and acoustic design.
When Chetham's New School Building opened in 2012, funding limitations meant that the planned concert hall existed only as a void. Three years later, generous donations from the Stoller Charitable Trust and the Garfield Weston Foundation turned the vision into reality, and building work began. On 21 April 2017 it opened its doors with a celebratory Opening Weekend, beginning with a live broadcast of BBC Radio 3's In Tune and including performances by jazz pianist Gwilym Simcock, comedian Ted Robbins, and conductor Sir Mark Elder alongside an orchestra of student and professional musicians.
The Hall's stunning architecture, designed by Stephenson STUDIO, resulted in a national RIBA Award in 2017, when it was named one of the 49 best new buildings in the country. Acoustics by Arup have set a standard described by Robert Beale for the Arts Desk as, 'deliver(ing) the music as if every hearer is in the conductor's shoes'.
The Stoller Hall is establishing a reputation as a home for professional touring artists and for Manchester's musicians, in a vibrant programme of music and performance. Festivals, family and school concerts, new music, comedy, folk and jazz together offer something for every audience, and running through the programme is the ethos of learning, collaboration and exchange which have come to epitomise Chetham's role in the city.
The Hall has also proven its worth as a centre for conferencing, rehearsals and recording, with a succession of high profile clients from the city's cultural and business community. The Hall has its own entrance on Hunts Bank, superb technical facilities and boasts superb transport links, located directly opposite Victoria Station.
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NYCGB (National Youth Choirs of Great Britain)
Aykley Heads, Durham DH1 5TS, UK
UK region: North-East England
About NYCGB
The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB) comprises five constituent choirs for young people from primary school age to those leaving University.
Collectively, we aim to be the most inspirational and innovative organisation for young singers in the UK, discovering and nurturing exceptional musical talent, providing unrivalled performance opportunities and world-class musical and leadership training to the widest possible range of young people in society, creating the next generation of music-lovers and choral enthusiasts who will in turn guarantee the continuing excellence and variety of the UK's vibrant and diverse choral tradition.
The NYCGB Vision
NYCGB's vision is to be the most inspirational and innovative organisation for young singers in the UK.
Our goals are to:
Discover exceptional musical talent
Provide inspirational teaching and guidance
Create exceptional performance opportunities
Enthuse young people from all backgrounds in the joy of singing
Enable outstanding cultural leadership
We aim to inspire our members through stimulating creative processes, diverse performance opportunities and through exciting encounters and collaborations.
Underpinning these goals is the aim to ensure participation and inclusivity from the widest range of young people.
How many choirs are there?
Originally set up as a single choir of 100 of the best young singers in Britain, NYCGB now consists of five choirs containing a total of around 750 young people aged 9-25:
The National Youth Boys' Choir for boys of ages 9-15. Incorporating the specialist changing voices ensemble Cambiata Voices.
The National Youth Girls' Choir for girls of ages 10-15.
The National Youth Training Choir for mixed voices of ages 14-18.
The National Youth Choir for mixed voices of ages 16-22.
The National Youth Chamber Choir for young professionals and those studying to become professional singers up to age 25. Incorporating the NYCGB Fellowship Programme.
When do the choirs rehearse?
The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain meet twice each year, during the spring and summer holidays, for residential courses. This means that you can still sing with your regular choir/s during the rest of the year, and at Christmas – in fact, we think regular choral singing is a really good idea.
These intensive courses provide excellent opportunities to develop your vocal technique across a wide range of challenging music, and gain outstanding performance experiences.
Where do the courses take place?
We visit a number of different places in the UK for our residential courses, because our members come from all over the UK.
As a national organisation, the choirs of NYCGB perform in geographically diverse locations across the UK. Reaching people in different areas helps the organisation to join up with people involved in singing at different levels all over the country, and to find young singers who might not otherwise realise that they can apply to join in.
What happens on a residential course?
NYCGB residential courses include full and sectional rehearsals, individual voice coaching and lessons in musicianship. Junior choirs also practice Alexander Technique with qualified practitioners.
We aim to stretch and challenge our members to develop a flexible and creative approach to performance and to help them to embrace a diverse repertoire.
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Hong Kong City Hall
5 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong
Opened in 1962, the Hong Kong City Hall is the first multi-purpose cultural complex ever built for the community of Hong Kong.
Its major facilities, including a Concert Hall renowned for its outstanding acoustics, a Theatre well-received by professional theatre groups, as well as an Exhibition Hall capturing view of the Victoria Harbour, are housed in the Low Block.
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Robinsons Industrial Estate, Shaftesbury Street, Derby, UK
Sinfonia Viva is a virtuoso ensemble, delivering original and extraordinary creative musical experiences.
Founded in 1982, Sinfonia Viva has a national reputation as a leader in creative music activity in the UK, offering relevant and enriching possibilities for all.
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Orchestras Live
Kings Place, York Way, London, UK
At Orchestras Live, we believe that orchestras are for everyone and that live orchestral music has the power to inspire people for a lifetime.
We create environments where music and creativity can thrive and work to ensure communities across the country have access to world-class orchestral experiences.
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Rich Mix
35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, UK
Rich MIx is a community arts hub staging music, dance and spoken word performance, art shows and film screenings.
Our pioneering learning and participation programmes bring people from East London and especially Tower Hamlets into close, direct and life-changing contact with the arts.
Posted In Music hubs (London) and Venues
Berwaldhallen
Dag Hammarskjölds väg, Stockholm, Sweden
Berwaldhallen is a concert hall situated in the Östermalm district of Stockholm, Sweden.
It is the home stage for the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Swedish Radio Choir.
National Youth Wind Orchestra of Great Britain (NYWO)
The National Youth Wind Orchestra of Great Britain (NYWO) is the UK's premier youth wind orchestra for approximately 75 young musicians aged 14 to 21.
Established as a charity in 1986 by Stephen Dodgson, Leonard Salzedo, Andrew McGavin and Robert Montgomery, the orchestra was originally named the British Youth Wind Orchestra when it was first founded in 1968 by founder and clarinettist Eric McGavin. NYWO brings together some of the finest young woodwind, brass and percussion players in the country.
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Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra (MYJO)
The Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra is now widely acclaimed as one of the U.K's top big bands.
Its reputation has been founded on a consistently high quality of performance over two decades. In addition, audiences find they are infected by the enjoyment which band members bring to performances, and the excitement which the band generates.
Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, UK
A world-class arts and learning centre, the Barbican pushes the boundaries of all major art forms including dance, film, music, theatre and visual arts.
We work with artists to create an innovative international programme that crosses art forms, collaborating with organisations from around the globe to give audiences opportunities to experience the work of acclaimed international companies and artists.
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Xiqu Centre
88 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Located on the eastern edge of the West Kowloon Cultural District, at the junction of Canton Road and Austin Road, the Xiqu Centre is directly accessible from the Hong Kong West Kowloon Station (Express Rail Link) and Austin MTR station, and easy to reach by public transport from all parts of Hong Kong.
The building's striking design, created by Revery Architecture (formerly Bing Thom Architects) and Ronald Lu & Partners, was inspired by traditional Chinese lanterns and blends traditional and contemporary elements to reflect the evolving nature of the art form. Stepping through the main entrance, shaped to resemble parted stage curtains, visitors are led directly into a lively atrium with a raised podium and space for presenting the rich and ancient culture of Chinese traditional theatre.
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Islington Assembly Hall
Upper Street, London, UK
Islington Assembly Hall is a Grade II listed live music venue and events space on Upper Street in London's Islington.
Once the home of tea parties and variety shows, the historic building has adapted well to life in the 21st century, becoming an important venue in the capital's exciting live music scene while continuing to provide for the local community.
Posted In Live Music Venues
National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO)
35 Stanton Road, Bristol, UK
Launched in September 2018, the National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) is the world's first disabled-led national youth orchestra.
NOYO musicians will be empowered to radically redefine the idea of 'The Orchestra' – inspiring new musical instruments and creating new musical forms for the 21st century.
Orchestra of St John's
22 Anna Pavlova Close, Abingdon, UK
Musicians, critics and concert promoters say that Orchestra of St John's is one of classical music's best kept secrets.
Our Chamber orchestra was founded 50 years ago by conductor John Lubbock and boasts some of the most exceptional musicians in the country. We have performed all over the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Berlin Philharmonic Hall and London's Royal Albert Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Royal Festival Hall with world famous soloists such as Dame Felicity Lott, Sir James Galway, John Lill, Dame Janet Baker, Tasmin Little, Stephen Isserlis and many others.
6 Chancel Street, London, UK
The Philharmonia Orchestra is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century.
Led by its Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor Esa-Pekka Salonen, the Philharmonia creates thrilling performances in the concert hall and reaches new listeners and participants through audience development projects, digital technology and a learning and participation programme.
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
2 Seldown Lane, Poole, UK
Serving the South and South West of England, but with a national and international reputation, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has been a cultural beacon since its foundation in 1893.
The Orchestra performs over 150 concerts each year in its home territory of over 10,000 square miles, from full symphonic concerts in Poole, Bournemouth, Exeter, Bristol, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Cheltenham, Brighton and beyond to intimate ensemble performances in smaller venues. The BSO also tours internationally and has appeared on many of the world's great stages including Carnegie Hall, New York; Concertgebouw, Amsterdam; and Musikverein, Vienna.
Pop-Up Opera
6 St Paul's Pl, London, UK
At Pop-Up Opera, we'll be in a dilapidated chapel one day and a castle the next, making every performance unique.
Our audiences range from aged 5-95 and everything in between – including opera newbies and opera lovers – and this diversity is what we exist for.
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La Nuova Musica
La Nuova Musica is a vocal and instrumental ensemble dedicated to the music of the Baroque and early Classical period.
Placing drama and theatricality at the heart of its performances, La Nuova Musica has rapidly established itself as 'one of the most exciting consorts in the early music field' (BBC Radio 3). La Nuova Musica performs at the pre-eminent Early Music venues and festivals in Austria, Germany and Italy, and is a regular guest at Aldeburgh Music, Brighton Festival, London Handel Festival, St John's Smith Square, Spitalfields Music and Wigmore Hall.
Early Opera Company
8 The Ridgeway, Smeeth, Ashford, UK
Founded by its Artistic Director Christian Curnyn, Early Opera Company's vision is to celebrate baroque music in ways that delight and inspire audiences.
They collaborate with world-class partners, inspire audiences with outstanding productions, recordings and broadcasts of baroque opera and early music, and invest in the professional development of the next generation of baroque-specialist musicians.
London Early Opera
The London Early Opera is a leading exponent of baroque research as it works closely with musicologists, historians, editors and researchers in finding new programmes and unrecorded music featuring detailed historical performance practice.
The group is directed by harpsichordist, conductor and early music specialist Bridget Cunningham, and they have performed to acclaim at several major venues, including Southwark Cathedral, Grosvenor Chapel and St James' Church, Piccadilly and across France. London Early Opera offers concerts, operas, educational workshops, lecture recitals and recordings, and collaborate on other projects such as their recent recording of George Butterworth.
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It used to be that cosmetic surgery was only available to rich people. And even then, the operations were often painful and often took a long time to heal. However, these days, technology has improved several aspects of the cosmetic timeline. The surgeries are better, they take less time to heal, and they can be far less expensive. That means that cosmetic surgeries are now available to much more of the population than in the past.
If you're thinking about getting cosmetic surgery, keep all of those things in mind. Be sure to talk to doctors and surgeons about the healing time required, about how focused and accurate the surgeries will be, and what sort of processes and procedures are possible in the context you're looking for. Lots of people are considering dental surgeries these days for example. And not only will technology be involved in the operations themselves, but the role of medicine in the recovery process has also improved.


Don't give rust a chance!
Strako Strahlarbeiten und Korrosionsschutz GmbH, based in Grönlandstraße 3 in the Fischereihafen in Bremerhaven, specialises in jet blasting and preserving piping and other large steel sections. An example of the company's capacity is illustrated by the project to provide complete corrosion protection for the sheet pile wall for the Jade-Weser-Port in Wilhelmshaven, a task that was completed in Bremerhaven.
The company can accommodate the widest variety of requirements such as those in the metalworking and foodstuffs industries.
Last year, a new warehouse was built at the company premises where stainless steel and aluminium can be jet blasted using glass and porcelain pearls.
"We have put 5 of our employees through a long training process to provide the skills required to work in offshore environments," says Managing Director Holger Bartels. "The training included an extra 3-day seminar in the Netherlands, but now we are in the best possible position to handle all corrosion protection requirements." Together with jet blasting and cleaning surfaces, it goes without saying that the company also offers subsequent surface coating to ensure that the rust doesn't re-appear.
Further information about Strako GmbH is available on the brand new website at http://www.strako-bhv.de/.
Founded in Bremerhaven in 1997. Based at new premises in the Fischereihafen since 2007.
28 employees in 5 workshops with the capacity to work on steel sections and pipes up to 2 metres in diameter, 50 metres in length, and weighing up to 50 tonnes.
Certified for offshore corrosion protection.


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Q: Cannot handle open collector output I have a sensor powered at 24VDC which has an open collector output

The output of the sensor (it is a PIR sensor), goes from 15Vdc when nothing is detected, and 0.7 Vdc when it detects some movement.
But the input of my mcu is always LOW, so it means that the Q10 is always conducting even when the voltage measured is 0.7 Vdc..
Am I doing something wrong ?


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Boris breezes in to meet our apprentices at Here East
Author: K10 - Wednesday, 16th Mar 2016
Our apprentices on the fantastic Here East project in Stratford were treated to a surprise visit by none other than Boris Johnson yesterday.
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson kicked off National Apprenticeship Week today by visiting the army of apprentices helping to secure the Olympic legacy at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
More than 150 apprenticeships have been delivered at the park with 61 apprentices working on the Park for a variety of employers this year alone.
New training scheme are being offered with businesses on the park, including eight apprentices in creative and digital media who will spend two years with BT Sport at Here East.
"It is fantastic to see the role that apprentices have played in securing the future of this glorious park," said Mr Johnson, who visited Here East.
"We all remember the enthusiasm and buzz surrounding the 2012 Games, and that is the same enthusiasm you get from talking to apprentices here today.
"I would urge any businesses yet to take on an apprentice to do so. There is a rich talent pool of young Londoners available to you who can help your business grow."
Thanks for stopping by Boris. It made the apprentices' day and was a great reminder to them of how important every little task they complete is to the life and look of London.
Source: http://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/
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