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Banner year for Canadian music celebrated at 2016 JUNO Awards in Calgary
Posted April 5, 2016 by Bram Gonshor
The 45th annual JUNO Awards took place Sunday night in Calgary, AB, with thousands of music fans selling out The Scotiabank Saddledome to celebrate a spectacular year in Canadian music, and kick-off the peak season of the city's Year Of Music. With performances by Bryan Adams, Shawn Mendes, Dean Brody and more, CTV's 2016 JUNO Awards broadcast attracted an average of 1.4 million viewers, an increase of 2% from the 2015 show.
Toronto's The Weeknd took home the most JUNO statuettes, with the R&B singer/songwriter collecting three awards during Saturday's Gala Dinner, and two awards during Sunday's broadcast including Album Of The Year (sponsored by Music Canada) for the Double Platinum album Beauty Behind The Madness. Brampton, ON newcomer Alessia Cara picked up her first JUNO for Breakthrough Artist of the Year following the success of her Platinum debut single "Here", which she also performed during the broadcast.
On Sunday night, legendary singer/songwriter Burton Cummings was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame as a solo artist. 2016 JUNOS host Jann Arden, and nominees Shawn Hook and The Tenors, closed out the evening with a tribute performance to Cummings, which was followed by the celebrated artist taking to the stage with his band The Carpet Frogs.
During Saturday night's Gala Dinner, Régine Chassagne of Montreal's Arcade Fire accepted the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award for the band's humanitarian efforts in Haiti. In 2006, Arcade Fire began donating a dollar of each concert ticket sold to global health organization Partners in Health and has since raised over $4 million, trained volunteers, and engaged fans in supporting Haiti.
Former Windsor CKLW music director Rosalie Trombley was also honoured at Saturday's Gala, receiving the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award which recognizes individuals who have made an impact on the Canadian music industry. Music legends Bob Seger, Gordon Lightfoot, Randy Bachman and Bob Ezrin, as well as Trombley's children, provided touching remarks in a video tribute to the "the girl with the golden ear," hosted by Sook-Yin Lee.
In the weekend leading up to Sunday's awards broadcast, more than 100 acts including Buffy Sainte-Marie, Jim Cuddy, Lee Harvey Osmond, Whitehorse, Autumn Hill, Cancer Bats, and Rich Aucoin performed across 15 venues for the multi-day JUNOfest. By Friday night, wristbands to the festival had officially sold out, and venues across the city were buzzing with excitement for the jam-packed JUNO Week festival.
"I don't think I've seen, honestly, the response to our tickets as strong in years," said Allan Reid, CEO and President of The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. "JUNOFest (was) sold out, all of the clubs were absolutely packed (Friday) night, JUNO Fan Fare was packed, Junior JUNOS was packed — sold out. So we're thrilled to be back here. It's been an incredible reception. And obviously the weather doesn't hurt either. Everybody has all smiles on their faces right now."
According to Mayor Naheed Nenshi, JUNO Week is expected to make an economic impact between 10 and 15 million dollars for the city of Calgary. "One of the reasons that we're doing the Year of Music this year is to have kind of a different view of the city of Calgary as we're facing this economic downturn, so that people across Canada are thinking of us as a place of creativity and innovation," Nenshi told reporters backstage.
From 2007 to 2015 the JUNO Awards have created a total economic impact of almost $99 million, including $11 million for the 2012 JUNO Awards in Ottawa, $14 million for the 2011 JUNO Awards in Toronto, and $10 million for the 2015 JUNO Awards in Hamilton. During the broadcast, Mayor Nenshi passed a JUNO award to Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, as the city will once again host the JUNOS in 2017 for its year-long celebration of Canada's 150th birthday.
Some JUNO attendees were also given a sneak peak tour of the National Music Centre, which is expected to open to the public this summer and provide an economic and cultural boost to the city.
"There's no doubt that the launch of the National Music Centre is first and foremost one of the most intriguing points of hosting the Junos this year," Marco De Iaco, chair of the Juno Awards host committee OutLoudYYC, told the Calgary Herald leading up to JUNO Week. "It was really the reason why we wanted to bring it back in this year, to get the National Music Centre out on the right foot."
The National Music Centre was also a part of the University of Calgary's announcement of Universal Music Canada's donation of EMI Music Canada's complete archives to the institution's Library & Cultural Resources. The National Music Centre's partnership with the university will allow for future public exhibitions and educational programming surrounding the archives.
The full list of 2016 JUNO Award winners can be found here.
Categories: Industry News, Music Tourism
Tags: 2016 Juno Awards, Alessia Cara, Burton Cummings, Calgary, Economic Impact, Juno Week, JUNOFest, JUNOs, National Music Centre, The Weeknd, YYC
First-ever study of live music in Ontario is released
Posted December 8, 2015 by Siobhan Özege
Today, Music Canada releases the first comprehensive study of the live music industry in Ontario. Live Music Measures Up: An Economic Impact Analysis of Live Music in Ontario provides critical data and information that will help guide decision-making within the sector, in government and other allied stakeholders.
"This report provides a comprehensive picture of the benefits live music brings to Ontario. In fact, it only enhances our understanding of data collected in our 2012 economic impact study, and cements what we know about Ontario as a powerhouse for the music industry. It shows that a vibrant music scene drives value in many important ways, including job creation, tourism development, brand building and artistic growth. With the new data from this study, we now have the necessary benchmarks to measure and support its growth. Live Music Measures Up allows us to look at live music through a new lens, and to better understand how critical it is to the entire music ecosystem." says Graham Henderson, President of Music Canada.
Erin Benjamin, Executive Director of Music Canada Live, participated in today's launch. "Measuring Live Music represents an historic, timely and monumental opportunity; one which will enable us to entrench the true value of the live music economy in the minds of our stakeholders, government and audiences alike. It's inspiring to see the sector organize, work together and build on the momentum we can all feel – here in the Province and around the world – the kind that will help guarantee live music takes its rightful place as one of Ontario's greatest natural resources," says Benjamin.
Prior to this study, there existed no comprehensive data set on Ontario's live music industry. Music Canada engaged Nordicity to complete the profile, which they did after conducting interviews and surveys of artist managers, promoters, agents, music venues, and festivals in the province. The study was completed in partnership with Ontario's Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, and with the financial support of the Ontario Media Development Corporation through the Ontario Music Fund.
In 2012, Music Canada studied the economic impact of the sound recording industry in Canada utilizing 2010 Statistics Canada data. The new data collected for Live Music Measures Up provides a more fulsome and detailed look at the live music sector in Ontario. A more comprehensive data set is necessary to understanding where the live music sector is, has been, and will be in the future. This report will provide necessary benchmarks to understand and support the sector's future growth.
The economic profile is organized into four key areas: revenue, audience, economic impact, and future outlook. The key takeaways are as follows:
Revenue: Live music companies in Ontario generated $628 million in revenue from live music activities in 2013 as well as profits of $144 million. Artist management revenue from Canadian artists totalled $34 million in 2013, 54 percent of all artist management revenue, and Canadian artists generated $75 million in ticket sales.
Audience: In 2013, 558 festivals across Ontario sold a total of 15.7 million tickets, representing 7 million unique visitors. Ontario's 616 venues have a combined capacity of 3.6 million. The 775 promoters operating in the province in 2013 promoted 81,600 shows, which sold a combined total of 5.4 million tickets.
Economic Impact: The total economic impact of live music in Ontario's economy is $1.2 billion. Live music companies in Ontario were responsible for $484 million in total expenditure in 2013 and contributed $432.4 million in taxes to all levels of government combined. The economic impact of live music companies includes 10,500 full-time equivalent jobs, and tourism activity accounts for an additional 9,520.
Future Outlook: Survey respondents reported that access to tax credits and other forms of government funding, along with the availability of local Canadian talent, were the factors that most positively impacted their company growth. And 83 percent of live music companies in the province expect revenue growth within the next two years.
"Live music is a powerful force, and we thank Music Canada for their leadership in helping to quantify the extraordinary work of the sector," adds Benjamin.
Download the full report here.
Categories: News Release
Tags: Economic Impact, Erin Benjamin, Graham Henderson, live music, Live Music Measures Up, Music Canada Live, Nordicity, OMDC, Ontario Music Fund
The first economic impact analysis of live music in Ontario to be released in November
Posted October 22, 2015 by Siobhan Özege
The live music industry in Ontario is thriving, and continues to position itself as a growing industry relative to the wider music industry. It has wide reaching economic benefits, and is a major source of income for artists at all stages of their careers. At a time of increased investment and international success, the industry is seeking to take the next steps to develop its capacity, increase growth, and effectively harness its strengths. It is in this spirit, that we're excited to announce the forthcoming economic profile of live music companies operating in Ontario.
As some of our long-time readers may remember, in 2014, Music Canada – with the support of the Government of Ontario's Ontario Music Fund – asked Nordicity to develop a profile and conduct an economic impact analysis of the live music industry in Ontario. This study is the first of its kind in the province. Through this survey, we have been able to create a profile that identifies the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing this community, while also providing it with a critical tool that will assist individual and cooperative efforts to grow the industry.
We asked the music community to stand up and be counted. Nordicity conducted research and interviews with artist managers, promoters, agents, music venues, and festivals from across the province to explore and better understand the revenue, audience, and economic impact of the sector. It is with this research that the study hopes to identify new lines of business, new jurisdictions, factors to facilitate growth, and potential or existing barriers to growth.
"We can't wait to share – for the first time – data that attests to the growing success of Ontario's live music industry. Live music contributes to the livelihoods of so many Ontarians – from promoters, to artist managers, to hotels and restaurants. Venues and festivals of all sizes and in all contexts, in communities large and small, provide critical opportunities for artists to develop and benefit from live performance. And in turn, the depth of our live music offering fuels tourism in Ontario Our soon-to-be-released report will put numbers behind these statements while also identifying opportunities for further growth," said Music Canada's VP Public Affairs Amy Terrill.
Stay tuned for a release of the full report in November.
Categories: News Release, Resources
Tags: Economic Impact, Measuring Live Music, Ontario live music
Music Canada's Graham Henderson on Toronto Pearson's Economic Impact
Posted July 21, 2015 by Quentin Burgess
In a new video, Music Canada President & CEO Graham Henderson speaks about the economic impact of Toronto Pearson, Canada's largest and busiest airport.
In conjunction with the Economic Impact Study, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority wanted to hear firsthand from those who rely on the airport to keep their business running. In the video, Henderson highlights the impact of Toronto Pearson in supporting Toronto's music scene and connecting Canadian and international recording artists with global audiences.
"They need access to the world. We no longer live in a world where your market is your home. In order to be a successful recording artist in today's world, it has to be a global marketplace. Without access to that global marketplace, it's going to be very, very difficult. Making it easier is essential," said Henderson. "We have domestic musicians who come from literally every culture in the world. And musicians from literally every culture in the world come here to perform. I don't think that type of a music scene would have developed and flourished if it was not for an access point like Toronto Pearson."
The importance of easy access by air travel was highlighted in The Mastering of a Music City, a new report released by Music Canada and IFPI that presents a roadmap that communities of all sizes can follow to realize the full potential of their music economy. The report found easy access via air travel is important in establishing a Music City as a destination for both touring artists and music tourists, and recommends communities consider the importance of international travel when planning for airports and routes.
Tags: Economic Impact, Graham Henderson, Toronto Pearson
Study of Live Music in Ontario Launched: Measuring Live Music – Stand Up and Be Counted!
Posted October 15, 2014 by Quentin Burgess
Toronto, October 15, 2014: Music Canada is announcing the launch of a province-wide study of the live music industry entitled Measuring Live Music.
This economic impact study will provide never-before-calculated data and information about the live music industry in Ontario that will:
Identify strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats facing the live music community;
Provide the live music community with a critical tool that will assist individual and cooperative efforts to grow the industry;
Inform future government policy decisions and initiatives; and,
Provide benchmarks for future measurement and tracking.
"We know that live music is an essential piece of our music story in Ontario and yet, no one has truly tried to capture the extent of its impact on our economy, workforce and communities," says Graham Henderson, President of Music Canada. "We're excited to be working together in order to fill this void at a time when the live music community is itself launching a national association, Music Canada Live, which will benefit from this type of information."
A previous Canada-wide study developed for Music Canada suggested that, based on Statistics Canada data, in 2010 live music performances generated $455 million in revenues and contributed $252 million to the Canadian economy.
However, to date, there exist no similar measures for Ontario – this study represents the first time that anyone has measured the overall size and importance of Ontario's live music industry to the economy.
Music Canada has engaged Nordicity to conduct the economic impact study through the administration of an online survey, and one-on-one interviews. The study is being undertaken in consultation with a wide range of live music industry stakeholders and through the support of the Government of Ontario's Ontario Music Fund.
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Quentin Burgess – Music Canada
qburgess@musiccanada.com
If you think you should to be counted but haven't received the survey, contact Mila from Nordicity at mdecheftweddle@nordicity.com
Music Canada is a non-profit trade organization that represents the major record companies in Canada, namely Sony Music Entertainment Canada, Universal Music Canada and Warner Music Canada. Music Canada also works with some of the leading independent record labels and distributors, recording studios, live music venues, concert promoters, managers and artists in the promotion and development of the music cluster.
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Lancement du sondage ontarien Mesurer la musique en direct – Debout pour le décompte !
Toronto, le 15 octobre 2014 : Music Canada annonce le lancement officiel du questionnaire d'une étude d'impact économique de la musique en direct en Ontario intitulée Mesurer la musique en direct.
Cette enquête permettra de recueillir pour la toute première fois un ensemble de données sur l'industrie de la musique en direct de l'Ontario aux fins suivantes :
Identifier les forces, les faiblesses, les opportunités et les menaces actuelles dans le domaine de la présentation de musique en direct à travers la province ;
Fournir à la communauté de la musique en direct un outil appelé à jouer un rôle essentiel dans le développement d'efforts individuels et collectifs visant à assurer la croissance de l'industrie ;
Obtenir des statistiques sur lesquelles le gouvernement pourra se baser dans ses décisions politiques et initiatives futures ; et
Permettre la réalisation d'analyses comparatives avec de futures initiatives de mesure et de suivi.
« Nous savons tous que la musique en direct est une composante essentielle de l'activité musicale ontarienne, mais personne n'a encore vraiment essayé d'en évaluer les impacts sur notre économie, notre population active et nos collectivités », a affirmé Graham Henderson, président de Music Canada. « Nous sommes heureux d'aider à combler cette lacune alors que la communauté de la musique en direct se regroupe au sein d'une nouvelle association, Music Canada Live, qui bénéficiera grandement des informations recueillies dans le cadre de notre sondage. »
Une enquête précédente menée à la grandeur du pays pour le compte de Music Canada suggérait que, d'après les données de Statistique Canada, les concerts en direct ont généré des revenus de 455 millions $ en 2010 et rapporté 252 millions $ à l'économie canadienne.
Présentement, toutefois, il n'existe aucun système de mesure des impacts de la musique en direct en Ontario, si bien que la présente enquête sera la toute première à permettre d'évaluer la taille de l'industrie de la musique en direct en Ontario et son importance pour l'économie de la province.
Music Canada a retenu les services de Nordicity pour réaliser cette étude d'impact économique ainsi qu'une série d'entrevues individuelles. L'étude est réalisée en consultation avec de nombreuses parties prenantes de l'industrie de la musique en direct et grâce au soutien du Fonds ontarien de promotion de la musique du gouvernement de l'Ontario.
Pour plus d'informations :
Si vous désirez participer à cette enquête, mais n'avez pas reçu le questionnaire, veuillez contacter Mila chez Nordicity au mdecheftweddle@nordicity.com.
Music Canada est une association professionnelle à but non lucratif qui représente les grandes maisons de disques canadiennes, notamment Sony Music Entertainment Canada, Universal Music Canada et Warner Music Canada. Music Canada collabore également avec de nombreuses entreprises indépendantes – maisons de disques et distributeurs, studios d'enregistrement, salles de spectacles, diffuseurs de concerts, gérants et artistes – à la promotion et au développement du secteur musical.
Tags: Economic Impact, Measuring Live Music
Canadian Recording Industry an Important Wealth Generator and Employer: Report
Posted June 13, 2012 by Music Canada
Toronto, June 13, 2012: The Canadian Recording Industry makes a significant contribution to Canada's economy with a vast majority of the activity taking place in Ontario, according to a new report by PwC for Music Canada.
The analysis examines the spending of major and independent music companies in Canada and estimates their impact on the GDP as $240 million in 2010 with a staggering 81% of the activity taking place in Ontario. This generates $37 million dollars in government revenues in Ontario alone.
"This is music to my ears," said Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. "Ontario is home to gifted professionals – from musicians, to producers to record labels that promote our province's unique culture while generating highly skilled jobs that strengthen our economy. The McGuinty Government is proud to partner with our music sector, solidifying Ontario's reputation as a competitive creative market and a national industry leader."
Quebec is the next largest market, and with the Atlantic and Prairie regions, accounts for about 32% of the independent companies' spending and 12% of the major companies' spending.
Thousands of high paying jobs are supported by record companies in Canada with 3300 direct and indirect jobs across the country, and roughly 7400 more in the live performance sector.
"The recording industry in Canada is providing highly skilled, high-paying jobs today, even after a long period of contraction due to the effects of piracy," says Graham Henderson, President of Music Canada. "In Ontario alone, our study shows that large and small recording companies have created more than 2600 jobs and this doesn't even include the broader music sector of artists, musicians, live performance and retail for instance. At an average wage of $60,100, those working for record companies in Ontario are making well above the average wage of industries across the province."
The report was released today at the Annual General Meeting of Music Canada, the trade association representing the major music companies in Canada. The report was prepared by PwC. An executive summary, and full report with detailed industry analysis, quantitative regional analysis and source tables is available at www.musiccanada.com/research.aspx.
Amy Terrill – Vice President Public Affairs, Music Canada
aterrill@musiccanada.com 647-963-6044
Music Canada is a non-profit trade organization that represents the major record companies in Canada, namely EMI Music Canada, Sony Music Entertainment Canada, Universal Music Canada and Warner Music Canada. Music Canada also provides certain membership benefits to some of the leading independent record labels and distributors. Its members are engaged in all aspects of the recording industry, including the manufacture, production, promotion and distribution of music.
Tags: Economic Impact, Graham Henderson, Michael Chan, Music Canada
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JUNO Talks: Further the conversation around mental health while learning ways to empower, educate, and support the community.
Join CARAS, @CAMHnews, @music_canada, and @sincerelytobi on Jan 27, 2021 at 1:00PM ET
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Congratulations, @ErrolNazareth!
We have been fortunate to have your perspective & passion for discovering & sharing new music from all cultures as part of our Advisory Council - we're excited to hear you share this passion with all Canadians on this new, national platform.
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"With touring on hold as we knew it, how have artists pivoted and in what areas could they use more support? This survey will help Music Canada present the artists' story."
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The pandemic is causing serious and likely irreparable harm to artists in Canada.
If you're a Canadian artist, please help shape our message to government & industry partners with our new survey here: https://musiccanada.com/artist-survey-2021/
Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards! The five honourees were announced yesterday by @SOCANFoundation.
Learn more about the winners at https://www.socanfoundation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Press-release-PDF.pdf
As an artist, I know the pandemic is causing serious and very likely irreparable harm to artists.
Canadian musicians, please take a moment to fill out this survey to help shape our message to government and industry partners.
We've launched a new artist focused survey as we approach a year of restrictions preventing normal activities of artists. It is the voices of artists that shape our message as we support the music community's recovery.
More here: https://musiccanada.com/news/music-canada-launches-new-artist-focused-survey/
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Congrats to Patrick Rogers and @JackieMDean on their new roles! 👏 @Music_Canada https://twitter.com/Music_Canada/status/1347259027143667718
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Well-deserved @JackieMDean Congraulations! https://twitter.com/music_canada/status/1347259028058071042
The Music Canada Board could not be more excited to have Patrick at the helm. Congratulations Patrick! https://twitter.com/Music_Canada/status/1347259027143667718
Announcement of New Leadership at Music Canada and CONNECT
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We are proud to help announce @cityoftoronto's #CityHallLiveSpotlight - a weekly series of streamed live concerts by Toronto musicians in shuttered Toronto venues, in support of Unison. Tune in Jan 14th @ 7:30pm to catch the first performance by none other than @LidoPimienta! 💙
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CES Just Wrapped and Here's a List of the Hottest New Photography Gear for Everyone's Budget
Via CES
CES (the biggest tech show in the U.S.) just wrapped in Vegas, and we've got everything you need to know about the newest photography equipment.
Let's start with a fan favorite and the scanner everyone can't stop talking about. Kodak released a mobile film scanner. It looks just like a cardboard polaroid camera and it's designed to hold your smartphone so you can digitize your slides in the field.
Though the scanner is impressive, the real feat is the price tag. Ringing in at just $39, this scanner will enable everyone to feel like a real photographer, which means no more imposter syndrome for those of us who can't afford "real" equipment.
Kodak expects the scanner to start shipping later this year.
Via Kodak
The scanner was not the only piece of exciting equipment Kodak debuted. The Kodak Smile Instant Print Digital Camera may just them a real player in the world of instant-print cameras.
It comes with an LCD viewfinder and will either print 2x3 inch photos or send the photo to your smartphone via Bluetooth. It will cost $100 when it comes out, but the release date is tentative.
As for hard drives, I'll never give up the opportunity to buy another rugged one.
Via B & H
SanDisk released a portable SSD that transfers at speeds of up to 550MB/s and can store 2TB. It received an IP55 rating, which means you can accidentally leave it in the rain, the dust, or kick it around a little if you really want to.
It's available on B & H for $85.
Editor's Tip: Do you have beautiful photos but aren't sure how to display them? Turn them into large format prints! See what your photos look like as fine art.
Sharp is still out here doing its original thing and creating state of the art camcorders, which is fun. They unveiled an 8K "video camera," though this won't be its' official name once it hits the market. Unfortunately, Sharp didn't hit at the price at this event.
Via KinoTika
Finally, we obviously already touched on the whopping 1TB SDXC card Lexar announced (which is running for $400 on B & H), because it was such huge news.
Now for the avant-garde equipment we couldn't take our eyes off.
The first oddity is the Gladius Mini underwater drone, which works up to 100 meters underwater and can live-stream while doing it.
Via Gladius Innovation
It takes 4K video, 12-megapixel photos, and can be submerged for 2 hours. It's going for $1,659 but that price tag includes a 165-foot tether and a backpack to carry it.
Something being described as an "interactive smart pod" also debuted from Pivo. The smart pod will hold your phone and slowly swivel it to create the perfect time lapse or panorama. Plus, it comes with a selfie mode to overlay multiple images of yourself.
Via Pivo
You can also add on a GoPro mount if you're into that sort of thing.
When we said this was a list of the hottest new photography gear for everyone's budget, we did mean everyone (even the millionaires).
Via Insta360
The Insta360 Titan has a name to match its' capabilities. The Titan is a 360-degree camera with 8 lenses that you can control with your smartphone. It has FlowState Stabilization technology to fix the fact that humans aren't tripods and it achieves 11K resolution.
You read that right.
It's the first 360 camera to do it and its' frame per second is understandably lacking because of it, but only while it's shooting in 11K. It maintains 30 fps in 11K but can achieve 60 fps in 8K.
It also has a 3D mode, which is probably why it is set to go for $15,000 when it comes out in April.
World's First 1TB Memory Card Available for Preorder
$25,000 Prize Available in World's Biggest Photography Contest
Via Digital Trends, Digital Camera World, and Photography Bay

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How does the da Vinci® system work?
The 3D vision system magnifies the surgical field up to 10 times and improves the ability of the surgeon to recognize and control small blood vessels, thereby reducing blood loss. The surgeon is able to perform the minimally invasive procedure with more precision. Robot arms remain steady at all times and robot wrists make it easier for the surgeon to manipulate tissue and work from all angles - positions the surgeon would have difficulty getting to otherwise.
Absolutely not. It will enable the surgeon to be more precise, advancing the technique and enhancing the capability to perform complex minimally invasive surgery. The current generation of surgical robots cannot perform surgical tasks on their own, but they lend a mechanical "helping hand" to the surgeon. The system replicates the surgeon's movements in real time. It cannot be programmed, nor can it make decisions on its own to move in any way or perform any type of surgical maneuver without the surgeon's input.
What benefits does robotic-assisted prostatectomy provide for the patient?
How does the open prostatectomy compare to laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and robotic-assisted prostatectomy?


INTERSPEECH 2014 Abstract: Arndt et al.
For service providers, it is important to know the perceived quality of a transmitted speech signal, as this can be an indicator for choosing one operator over the other. To evaluate the perceived quality, several methods have been introduced in the area of Quality of Experience (QoE), such as subjective, instrumental and physiological methods. In the current study, we expose the test participants towards several speech files, while brain activity was recorded with electroencephalography (EEG). Additionally, a subjective quality judgment is obtained after each presentation which is summarized as the mean opinion score (MOS). To validate the selected stimulus corpus, a quality predication algorithm is used which calculates quality scores based on the speech signal. The recorded EEG data were set in relation to the subjective data and show promising results. In contrast to most previous studies in the domain of QoE using EEG, the study at hand uses a standardized test paradigm proposed by the International Telecommunication Unit (ITU).
Bibliographic reference. Arndt, Sebastian / Wenzel, Markus / Antons, Jan-Niklas / Köster, Friedemann / Möller, Sebastian / Curio, Gabriel (2014): "A next step towards measuring perceived quality of speech through physiology", In INTERSPEECH-2014, 1998-2001.


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Home Something Special Nuggets forward JaMychal Green eager to fill Jerami Grant's role: "It wasn't a tough decision"
Nuggets forward JaMychal Green eager to fill Jerami Grant's role: "It wasn't a tough decision"
By: TEAM BEPINKU.COM | In: Something Special | Last updated: December 1, 2020 0
Veteran attacker JaMychal Green had been on the Nuggets' radar long before that first hectic night of free agency two weeks ago.
And they were fans of his before Green's Clippers blew a 3-1 lead to Denver in the second round of last season's playoffs.
Green, who signed a two-year $ 15 million deal with the Nuggets less than two weeks ago, said he was "very close" to signing in Denver, the last off-season, before deciding to return to Los Angeles.
"I've always kept that in mind, so me and Coach Malone, we've always been in a relationship throughout the season," Green said at his introductory press conference on Tuesday. "It just felt like it was the right decision to come here."
There were numerous aspects of playing with Denver that Green claims in the aftermath of the Clippers' playoff implosion. Green said he appreciated Denver's selfless style of play, recognized their young talent, and noticed their tenacity when the Clippers were 3-1 on them.
"They blew a 3-1 lead, they just fought," said Green. "It just showed you the kind of heart they had."
That might be as much a nod to the Nuggets 'ethos as it is an indictment of the Clippers' DNA. Green also said he liked Malone's approach to coaching as it empowers his players.
"It's not like a green light (to shoot), but you go out comfortably," he said.
But aside from his toughness and 3-point shooting, both attractive traits as the Nuggets try to prove their staying power among the Western elite, Green wanted to be in Denver. And after the Jerami Grant mess – seeing the versatile striker bypassing the same money to sign with Detroit – that was important.
"A man like JaMychal Green, who we've looked at in the past, decided to become a Denver Nugget," said Nuggets coach Michael Malone. "We are excited about that."
At one point during the negotiations with Grant, the Nuggets looked internally and came to a conclusion. If Grant was unhappy about sacrificing his role despite a title shot and while making the same money, the Nuggets might be better off without him.
From that perspective, the green signature makes even more sense. Green took interest from teams like the Clippers, Lakers, Spurs, Bucks and 76ers, among several others, according to a league source. Winning was important to him.
"I've always wanted to go to a team that was a contender and that's going to compete, that's going to win," said Green. "Pretty much every team that came to me was usually a playoff team. It really wasn't a hard decision. "
Green has already projected a willingness to play any role the Nuggets want from him. That's a mindset Grant struggled with during his only season in Denver. Grant, who supported Paul Millsap throughout the regular season, thought getting off the bench was a personal sacrifice, according to a league source. It's part of the reason he sought a bigger role in Detroit – a team that is also less likely to compete for a championship.
With Denver, Green knows he can fight. Therefore, he will take whatever role Malone finds for him.
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Is Shatavari Good For Fertility?
Shatavari is a tradition Indian Ayurvedic remedy for women who've had trouble getting pregnant.
Natural fertility treatments have been used for ages. In recent years, they seem to be making a comeback.
Modern scientific research shows that some of these time-tested herbal formulas do work as intended. They can actually help bring new life into the world. For example, one study showed that one-third of the women who took a blend containing chasteberry conceived within six months. Chasteberry, or vitex, has long been considered a good fertility remedy.
Another herb that's believed to be good for conception is shatavari, scientifically known as Asparagus racemosus. I was unable to find information on clinical trials with humans. This would involve giving one group of women shatavari, while another group took a placebo.
Not being able to conceive is a problem that's as old as time. Through the ages, depending upon what part of the world you lived in, various plant-based remedies offered a potential solution. For instance, maca root is a traditional Andean fertility remedy. Chasteberry has long been used in the Mediterranean region. And shatavari comes from the Indian subcontinent. Other herbs, such as ashwaganda, traditionally have also been used to increase the odds of conception, both for men and for women.
Fortunately, we live in a time when it's possible to obtain herbal remedies from all over the world. This is a blessing, since different remedies work better for some people than they do for others.
In addition to shatavari (you can see organic shatavari on the left, I also wanted to include a popular fertility blend with chasteberry below, as well as organic maca powder.
In addition to its longstanding use as a female reproductive tonic, there is some evidence that shatavari may reduce pelvic adhesions. One common problem standing in the way of conception is endometriosis. It's believed this condition reduces fertility, partly because it can result in scar tissue.
One study involving animals, published in the Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, found that shatavari significantly reduced the formation of intraperitoneal adhesions in rats. Although we can't automatically conclude it has the same effect in humans, it does show one possible way that shatavari may potentially increase the odds of conception.
High tech treatment does not work for everyone. Also, it's expensive and not covered by insurance. Some couples may opt out of assisted reproduction for religious reasons.
As I mentioned earlier, shatavari is just one natural fertility remedy. So, if you're trying to conceive, you may also be interested in reading about other remedies often used to increase the odds of conceiving a child.
For instance, it's believed that various bee products can enhance both male and female fertility. You can learn more about the potential fertility-enhancing effects of bee pollen, bee propolis and royal jelly here.
So, if you're trying to conceive naturally, I highly recommend working with an experienced herbalist. This practitioner can treat both members of the couple. It's also likely he or she will suggest other lifestyle changes as well, such as switching from junk food to real food. For instance, another Indian herb, Ashwagandha churna, has long been considered a good remedy for increasing male fertility, something that's also supported by some modern research.
Ashwagandha is also considered a good stress remedy, and is often recommended to enhance female fertility.
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Marcus Thorne, a notorious pirate who has taken land and become a highwayman, vows to uncover the secrets of the Royal Navy and exact revenge against the man who stole from him. Instead, he captures the enemy's daughter and keeps her as his prisoner to satisfy the debt. Isabelle Stanhope sees her captor, this mysterious masked man, as a savior. She'd much rather be in his company than participate in the marriage arranged by her father.
Can keeping her prisoner set things right for Marcus, or is he about to suffer another theft—his heart?
**excerpt**
Someone standing next to Isabelle pushed her forward and she stumbled into another highwayman. He grasped her shoulders to keep her from falling. As soon as she gained her bearing, she took one step back and looked at the large man. Shaky breath caught in her throat. Black silk cloth covered the top part of his face—save for the eyes—which served as a mask as it hid his true identity. Once-white linen stretched across wide shoulders and broad chest, opened at the throat to display sun-bronzed skin. Black jackboots and breeches molded his powerful legs. An ebony wool tricorn decorated with a feather as black as the silken mask topped his equally dark head. And he was muscular beyond belief!
The fearsome highwayman who'd forced them out of the stagecoach stepped next to the man still holding onto her arms. "Captain Hawk, all the passengers are here, sir."
A gasp caught in her throat. Captain Hawk! Here stood the very person responsible for killing her father. Rumors about a retired pirate who'd turned highwayman had spread through England, especially after her father and his friends had died.
Desperate to stay strong, she squared her shoulders and met his hooded gaze. The captain's mouth dropped opened. His stare touched every part of her from the top of her bonnet down her body to her booted heels. Did he know she was Commodore Stanhope's daughter?
"Very well, Simon." Although the captain spoke to his crewmember, Hawk's eyes never left hers.
Slowly, the leader of this ruthless gang of cutthroats grinned. "Who do we have here?" He swept his gaze over her once more in leisure.
"I—I—I—" She couldn't tell him her real name. He might remember her father, then she would end up with her sire's doom.
"Miss, will you please remove your bonnet?"
"Sir, I don't see why I need—"
He stepped closer and yanked on the silken pink ribbons securing the bonnet to her head then pushed it off. She reached for it, but the bonnet fell by her feet as the wind blew unbound curls against her face. His eyes widened.
Fear suffocated her. Why did he act in such a manner? Perhaps she would indeed have to defend herself against him.
"What's your name?" His voice boomed louder than before.
She gulped, praying the Lord would forgive her for lying. "Miss Stan—ley. Belle Stanley."
Seconds ticked into incredibly long minutes of silence. Only the wind slapping through the trees and the softening cries of the stagecoach passengers blended together to disrupt the stillness.
Finally, the captain's jaw hardened. "Miss Stanley, what is your purpose for this trip?"
She gnashed her teeth. Curse those stubborn highwaymen thinking they owned the world. "I—I'm on my way to New York to settle my father's affairs."
"I'm from England. I arrived just this morning."
"Why would any father send his daughter across the sea during turbulent times such as these?"
"My father didn't send me. He's dead, if you must know."
His gaze swept over her again as his finger smoothed across his thick, black mustache. "Tell me, Miss Stanley. How long ago did your father die?"
She hesitated, knowing she couldn't tell him the truth. "Just a few months past, sir."
"Indeed?" He folded his arms across his wide chest. "Has the length of time for mourning changed? The last I heard, a family member wore black for a year." He motioned his hand in front of her. "Yet there isn't a stitch of black on you. Can you tell me why that is?"
She fought the urge to slap his arrogant face. He was correct, of course, and his sharp wit made her pause. Why couldn't she think of an impressionable answer? It was as if a fog consumed her mind.
The wind lifted the midnight black hair resting on the back of his nape, and blew the edges of his opened shirt. A square jaw and thick neck emphasized his masculine build. Indeed, men would fear the captain even without his mask, but Isabelle couldn't allow the horror stories to make her cower.
Beside her someone nudged her arm. She glanced toward the person. Mrs. Winters, her companion, gave her a small nod. So relieved the older woman wasn't dead, Isabelle wanted to throw her arms around her companion, but before she could, Mrs. Winters cleared her throat, stepped closer to the captain and aimed her gaze toward him.
"Sir, you must forgive Miss Stanley for not being in proper mourning attire. There was hardly time, and certainly no funds. Her father didn't leave a shilling for her in London, which is why she had to sail to New York where he resided. Once she receives money from his estate, she will purchase suitable black gowns, I assure you."
Tears of respite stung Isabelle's eyes. She'd have to thank her companion later for coming to her aid and thinking up the lie so quickly.
The tilt to Hawk's head and his dark scowl showed his irritation as his gaze pinned the older woman. "Pardon me, Madame. Who are you?"
"Mrs. Winters. I'm Miss Stanley's companion."
"Ah yes, I see." His face hardened. "If you will, Mrs. Winters, don't speak until you are spoken to."
The older woman gasped. "Why I never—"
"I'm quite certain you are correct, but then you have never known anyone like me." He took several steps back to look over his prisoners. "And I hope all of you learn your place posthaste." The volume rose in his voice. "Because you are all my prisoners, you will follow my rules or end up with the fate of your stagecoach driver and guard."
Isabelle let out a rushed breath. Why had she even dared hope the leader of this group of men would have any morals or show a shred of kindness?
Amongst those standing with Isabelle as prisoners were a widow and two older gentlemen. The woman sobbed into her handkerchief, wrenching Isabelle's heart. Her older companion, Mrs. Winters, clutched shaky hands against her bosom, her face deathly pale, mirroring Isabelle's own fear. Highwaymen violated women and took much more than their dignity. She vowed she would not let Captain Hawk take hers.
Hawk turned to one of his men who stood by the stagecoach. "Simon, escort the prisoners to the wagon so we can take them away."
"Aye, Captain." The other masked man motioned his pistol in the air. His long, dirty blond hair waved in the wind. He smirked, displaying a full set of yellowish-brown teeth. Everyone fell into step and walked in the direction Simon indicated. As Isabelle shuffled a couple of feet, Hawk strode to her and grasped her elbow.
"Miss Stanley, you won't be going with them." The corner of his mouth lifted slightly. "I have a more suitable place for you."
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Pretending You Are Mine
I want to introduce you to my story, Pretending You Are Mine. This is for Kindle lovers - and soon will be on Nook.
Switching roles and the pursuit of freedom come together in the hunt to discover who can be trusted and who is really the traitor during the Colonial times. Mercedes Maxwell's sister's last wish was for Mercedes to find evidence against Kat's husband, William Braxton, and have him hung as a traitor to the crown. Mercedes isn't naïve when it comes to capturing traitors, because her own deceased husband had once been an agent for the King when they lived in England.
When she meets William Braxton for the first time, all is not as it seems. Portraying her twin, Mercedes knows this is the only way to get close enough to William to discover his secrets. What she finds along the way are little surprises she hadn't counted on, especially when she begins to give her heart to a man who may be a spy against the crown.
Clutching her thick skirt, Mercedes scurried toward the end of the building and ducked behind the far corner. Another street opened before her, spectators gawked at the commotion she created.
She didn't stop to rest, but kept running until another alleyway loomed ahead. Looking over her shoulder, she breathed a heavy sigh that the men following were farther behind. But within seconds, more men had joined the chase.
She turned another corner and ran into a solid form. A scream tore from her throat as she grasped his arms to keep from falling. Two strong arms circled her waist. She looked up into the face of a soldier wearing a red coat; the symbol of those men serving England, her mother country. The white periwig covered his head, the queue held in place by a jaunty black ribbon.
"My, my." He grinned, tightening his arms around her. "What lovely package do I have here?"
Instead of being relieved to see him, she worried he would believe she stole the apple – just as the others did. "Please sir, release me at once." She squirmed, but to no avail.
"'Tis all right, my dear. I shall protect you." He gave her a wink. "Have I not always been your champion?"
His words confused her, but she didn't have time for an explanation. "Please, if you would be so kind. I must get away." The shouts of pursuing men grew louder. "You do not understand. I cannot be caught. I fear they will put me in jail for a crime I did not commit."
The soldier raised a dark eyebrow. "What stories are you telling now, Mrs. Braxton?"
She gasped and stared at the man holding her. Mrs. Braxton? He thought she was her sister? But of course he would. She and Kat were identical twins. And…nobody knew Kat had died.
As she opened her mouth to deny his comment, heavy footsteps rounded the corner. Panic gripped her, and she couldn't breathe. They had come to take her away.
Daring to peek over her shoulder, it surprised her to see the men's expressions showed no anger. Instead of scowls aimed at her, their brows were creased, mouths pursed tightly as they glared at the soldier. Confusion filled her and she slowly shook her head, trying to understand what was happening.
"Release her at once, sir," the apple cart's owner said to the soldier.
A chuckle rumbled through the soldier's chest, but he didn't let her go.
Thundering hooves of a horse bore down upon them. Mercedes switched her attention to the man on the steed. The small crowd parted, and the man atop the animal dismounted. His horse had whipped up a cloud of dust in the dingy alley and she waved her hand in front of her face to keep from sneezing. The sight of the rider left her speechless and a bit weak at the knees.
His rugged appearance shocked her, his strength evident in his lean arms and legs. Rather than the fancy clothes of the English gentry, the beige shirt and brown leather vest of a farmer's attire stretched taut across his wide chest, and the black material of his trousers molded to his legs and fit snugly into his black knee-boots. But this man was no farmer. That much appeared evident by the way he carried himself as he strode toward her, his step too confident, too graceful.
When he neared and she gazed upon his face, her breath caught in her throat. The sun had turned his skin a light brown, and the sureness of his jaw bespoke authority. Chestnut hair tousled by the wind framed his head, and she had a sudden urge to swipe the unruly locks off his forehead.
He was quite handsome, if she dared admit, and he literally made her lungs stop working. Never had that happened to her from just admiring a man. Looking into his fiery blue eyes, she swallowed hard.
He stopped mere inches away, towering over both Mercedes and the soldier like a dark cloud of doom. She leaned her head back to take in his height.
The handsome man met the soldier's stare. "Sir, will you kindly remove your hands from my wife?"
Her jaw dropped. Wife?
"Correct me, Mr. Braxton, but was your wife not running from you?" The soldier shook his head. "There must be a reason for that."
She sucked in her breath. Mr. Braxton? This handsome and very powerful man was William Braxton, her dead sister's husband?
When the man in question settled his dark eyes on her, his expression softened and a smile touched his mouth. "Yes, my dear. Please inform the captain and all these good people why you were running from me."
The pulse in her temple grew stronger. She couldn't speak, and she couldn't think. Telling him about Kat's death was crucial, yet she didn't want to do that in front of all of these spectators.
If only her mind would work with her tongue and voice, perhaps she wouldn't feel like a trapped animal. But more importantly, why did she find her brother-in-law dangerously attractive?
Coming to Philadelphia was worse than she'd ever imagined.
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This amazing invention, Boat Magic-Spark Plug Intensifier Kit, is designed to increase firing energy of the spark traveling through the spark plug electrodes to improve horsepower, low-end torque, speeding up and fuel consumption throughout the entire RPM range. Magic-Spark Spark plug booster uses an electromagnetic flux generated by wide spectrum 3-core capsules which are installed on the ignition leads. The capsule-joint is governed by a microcontroller that delivers the capsule's fluctuating voltage signal, which is then assigned with a suitable waveform, frequency and cycle, making it capable of maximizing the spark energy in the combustion chamber. Magic-Spark prevents the plug electrodes from gathering carbon deposit.
There are three requisites to make engine run, they are fuel, air and spark. Whilst the A / F mixture is deemed as the material of combustion, the igniter spark is the governor. It's a common arithmetic; within reason, the higher the firing energy an ignition system can produce, the more explosive torque can be delivered on the crankshaft. More torque is equivalent to more useable pony. A spark plug is a part for delivering electric current through ignition leads, from an ignition system to the combustion chamber to ignite the compressed A to F mixture by an electric spark. Magic-Spark Performance Ignition enhancer kit is a system that intensifies the spark of a spark plug while an engine is in operation. Research says that 20% to up to 40% of the gasoline that is consumed by an internal combustion engine remains un-burnt during combustion and is expelled right through the exhaust system. This phenomenon of un-burnt fuel has been recognized throughout the automotive industry and plenty of alterations have been tried, especially, in the development of sparkplugs. It has been recognized that intensifying the spark of a spark plug has beneficial results. By reducing the energy loss, you can improve combustion energy and boost engine power capability accordingly. That is the theory behind the Chrysler-Volvo Magic-Spark Plug Ignition Energizer. Intense electromagnetic flux created on and around the ignition wires boosts the spark plug energy associates with the spark that travels through the gap between ground and center electrode. The spark will be much more stabile and instantaneous throughout the engine strokes thanks to the spark promotion attributable to the Boat Magic-Spark Plug Intensifier. Intense spark will result noteworthy performance potential increase, less fuel consumption and easier cold start. Because the higher firing energy that is produced by an independent electromagnetic flux works like an amplifier, neither further ignition upgrade nor modified heat range spark plug is required. You can adapt your Magic-Spark Chrysler-Volvo spark plug intensifier kit to either stock or aftermarket performance ignition. The Ignition enhancer works together with any aftermarket CDI box.
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I think I can't. I think I can't.
You know those people who believe they can do anything? Well, I am not (surely, to no one's surprise) one of those people.
My husband, on the other hand, never met an obstacle he didn't try to tackle.
Once, at a skating rink, he saw someone perform a half-axel, jump and turn.
He said, "I'll bet I could do that." Away he went. He raced forward, spread his arms wide, lifted off and twisted.
But, with the help and support of my writing critique group (who cleverly named themselves WTF Critique Group when they learned "I can't" curse) I did it, I submitted the first three chapters of my book to the agent.
This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged Funny, Humor, Life, Little Engine That Could, Self-Help, Writing/Chicken Scratches on July 17, 2011 by CrazieTown.
I reject your rejection. It sounds like a mantra. Words to live by. And definitely words to print on a T-shirt. I'll buy the first one.
Hmmm, do think I should include the underpants picture of my aunt on the t-shirt?
Hmmm, for a second there I thought we were married to the same man. I wish you the best with your book. Rejection is simply the foundation on which you can build your sucess. Hang in there.
Well, I'm certainly building a strong foundation! Thanks for the comment.
That's incredible. My husband is that guy with no fear and I'll do anything attitude. Good for you!! May you continue on your awesome journey!
I reject your rejection. Outstanding! Great words to live by.
Here's a must-read book for you: The War of Art by Steve Pressfield. All about how we resist our creative impulse by giving ourselves, among other things, the "I Can't" message. Congrats on overcoming that resistance!
Thanks, Maril. I have greatly appreciated everyone's supportive comments. Perhaps I'll remove the "maybe?" from my chugging chant!
GOOD FOR YOU!!!! I KNOW you can. I KNOW you can.
"I reject your rejection." That's what your t-shirt will say. I love it.


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Matter of Richardson: Does Conspiracy to Commit a Theft count as a aggravated felony?
Law FoA Blogger aggravated felony, Deportation, Immigration, Removal 0
A Jamaican man was convicted of conspiracy to commit a robbery, and on this basis was found to be removable as an aggravated felon. Respondent filed a motion to terminate, but this was denied by the Immigration Judge, so he appealed, asserting that his conspiracy conviction did not require a finding of commission of an overt act, and thus is not an aggravated felony under 101(a)(43).
The BIA agreed with the Respondent, finding that the Immigration Judge went too far in considering evidence that showed that the conspirators actually did carry out the alleged robbery, saying that only the offense that is actually charged can be considered. Thus, a conviction for conspiracy to commit a theft cannot be considered a theft offense under 101(a)(43)(G), even if there is evidence that the theft was completed. On the issue of the conspiracy conviction, for the purposes of 101(a)(43)(U), the court held that the conspiracy does not require the commission of an overt act. This conclusion was based on the Supreme Court decisions in Whitfield v. US, 543 U.S. 209 and United v. Shabani, 513 U.S. 10, which found that Congress had intentionally removed language from the statute negating the need to show an overt act to sustain a finding of conspiracy under the Act. They also looked at the common law meaning of the term conspiracy, which met the same conclusion. Thus, the court held that conspiracy under 101(a)(43)(U) does not require a finding of the commission of an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy by one of the conspirators, and the Respondent was thus still removable.
Matter of Richardson, 25 I&N Dec. 226 (BIA 2010).
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Legal Issue: How does the Sixth Amendment's guarantee for effective assistance of counsel affect a non-citizen where on advice of his criminal defense attorney he pleads guilty to a charge that will cause mandatory deportation in-spite of the attorney's assurance that deportation was not a consequence. Does this advice amount to ineffective assistance of counsel and allow the setting aside of the guilty plea?
(This case was heard by the Supreme Court in October of 2009 and should be decided in 2010).
Pertinent Law:
6th Amendment: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district where in the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
How does the 6th amendment right to effective counsel apply to a non-citizen?
Jose Padilla, a legal permanent resident, originally from Honduras has legally resided in the United States for forty years and served in the United States Army during Vietnam faces deportation after a plea bargain on drug charges. He was thoughtful enough to ask his counsel if his plea would effect his status and he was told that he "did not have to worry about immigration status since he had been in the country so long." That statement could not be more wrong.
Mr. Padilla (no relationship to the al-Quida suspect) now faces permanent deportation from a country that has been the lawful home to him and his family for forty years. He has petitioned to set aside his guilty plea and go to trial. His case is now pending a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Over sleeping subject to judicial review?
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The short answer, YES, if it relates to a procedural immigration matter and not expressly prohibited by a statute, it may be reviewed as held in the January 2010 Supreme Court decision of Kucana v Holder. cf 130 S. Ct. 827, (2010). This by no means implies that the Albanian immigrant Agron Kucana will ultimately prevail in his motion to reopen his removal proceedings. The Supreme Court merely reversed the lower court decision against judicial review and remanded the case for further consideration consistent with the Supreme Court's decision.
Agron Kucana arrived in the United States under a three month Business Visa, he then applied for asylum, however he OVERSLEPT and arrived fifteen minutes after his hearing and was therefore ordered removed in absentia. This saga brings up many important factors in immigration law, including congressional intent, executive discretion and the court's ability to or in some cases the court's inability to review. This inability to review is often unique in immigration matters as the congress has nearly plenary power to create immigration law and in many cases can prohibit judicial review.
Click here to read the law and rationale that the Supreme Court used to reach their decision.
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The ArtScience Museum is the first venue in Asia to host this exhibition, which is the largest collection of Cartier timepieces ever displayed in public. The exhibition travels also for the very first time outside the birthplace of watchmaking, Switzerland, and presents a unique opportunity for the public to discover the secrets and stories behind unique timepieces created by Cartier.
Egyptian striking clock owned by Mrs. George Blumenthal. Swiss Cartier Paris, 1927. Gold, silver gilt, mother-of-pearl, lapis lazuli, coral, emerald, cornelian, enamel; 24 x 15.7 x 12.7cm. Cartier Collection. Photo: Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection ? Cartier.
Planning a winter ski trip to Colorado? You may want to add on a day in Denver to visit an incredible exhibit of one of our favorite brands: Cartier. The exhibit, entitled "Brilliant, Cartier in the 20th Century," began this past weekend at the Denver Art Museum and will remain in place until March 15, 2015.
It is a one of the most comprehensive exhibits to come to America and is solely at this venue. The exhibit displays 250 dazzling Cartier jewels, watches, clocks, objects of art, desk and writing accessories and other items all created between 1900 and 1975.
Surrounding the watches, jewelry and other items are drawings, sketches, historic photos and other types of materials of the times — all setting the cultural stage for the Cartier pieces and the era during which they were made. From the aristocracy of the Russian Tsars to the Art Deco and Roaring Twenties eras, Cartier made its indelible mark in history – dressing the world's most preeminent socialites, financiers, celebrities and more.
The exhibition is created in segments that include a focus on men's items, such as wristwatches, pocket items and more. There are even pieces on display that were worn by some of the brand's most famed clients: Daisy Fellowes, Wallis Warfield Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace of Monaco, Barbara Hutton, Dame Elizabeth Taylor and Mexican film star María Félix.


Emotional eating is defined as overeating that is induced by negative affect and/or distress, and eating to satisfy any emotional needs rather than physical needs (1, 2). Emotional hunger is so strong people can easily mistake it for physical hunger. Compared to physical hunger, emotional hunger comes on suddenly and intensely (8). It is an overwhelming feeling that demands instant satisfaction. Food emotional hunger demands are high calorie comfort food such as foods high in sugar and fat (9, 11). Researchers have found that on stressful days 73% of people reported increased snacking and to result, more calories from fat are consumed (6,5). The reasoning behind this is because fat consists of 9 calories per gram compared to 4 calories per gram of protein. These eating choices can be strongly influenced by not only emotions but also the environment.
Every time one eats, there is a chance of associating the action of eating with cues or contexts that are present at that time (11). Some cues and contexts are the people, places, and even the time you're eating takes place. Perhaps you are at a grocery store and you passing through the candy isle, the presence of those sweets acts as a cue and has the ability to trigger your mind to eat something sweet and will not go away until you do so. Cues and contexts have the power to influence you to overeat, but the situation can intensify when your emotions are right there with you. Most people turn to food for negative emotional relief, but positive emotions also play a role (7). Positive emotions such as joy, happiness, achievement, love, and satisfaction have been proven to enhance the appeal of food and increase your motivation to enjoy food, which leads to over indulgences of food (7). Social situations like parties and celebrations are risky areas because everyone else is eating around you and the finger food is easy to approach.
Emotional eating appears to be an important factor related to body weight overtime (4). Weight fluctuation is present in adults who engage in emotional eating and tends to be more prevalent in women than men (12). For those trying to lose weight, high levels of emotional eating are associated with poorer weight loss outcomes (2). Most weight loss dieters fall under the category of a restrained eater. A restrained eater is someone who intentionally restricts their food intake deliberately in order to prevent weight loss or weight gain. As a result, stress or other negative emotions will disrupt the control they usually try to exert over their eating and in the end they are more vulnerable to eat more (5). One study found that restrained eaters are 22% more likely to eat excessively compared to non-restrained eaters (6). In addition to that study, other researchers studied the difference between weight loss and weight gain between restrained and non-restrained and the results indicated an average weight gain of 6.33lbs for restrained eaters and an average weight loss of 5.33lbs for non-restrained (5).
There are many ways to break free from your emotional eating habit. The brain has a powerful ability to form associations between emotional triggers and eating unhealthy food, but the brain has the ability to adapt to new healthier strategies and forget about the unhealthy patterns. First thing is first, become aware of your hunger and learn to differentiate between emotional hunger and physical hunger. Once you are aware of which hunger is which, focus on the trigger and cues that lead to overeating. A study showed that 54% of people found that being able to recognize their physical and emotional stress helped manage the triggers associated with eating (8). Once the triggers are identified, there are many strategies that can be used to redirect yourself to healthier habits and foods.
One strategy to try is substitution in order to improve your health and be successful in weight loss. Keep healthy snacks in your car, home, and at work and stick to high protein, low fat, and low calorie choices. Have them portioned out in handfuls of nutritious foods such as grapes, apple slices, carrots in plastic bags and keep in front of the fridge where you can grab quickly and effortlessly (8). Another idea is to keep sugar free flavored gum near by. Chewing on gum can help because chewing is the essential part of the eating experience so it can trick your mind into fulfilling your craving. Individuals can also mentally distract themselves from cravings by going on a walk, doing chores, playing a game, or any other hobby or activity that is easily achievable at the time of the craving.
Another key strategy to recognize and reduce emotional eating is to be mindful of your eating. Mindful eating is eating with the intention of caring for yourself and eating with the attention necessary for noticing and enjoying your food and its effects on your body (13). Mindful eating begins with your shopping list. Avoid impulsive buying when you are shopping and stick to your grocery list. Next, try to follow the "plate method" which consists of filling your plate with ½ non-starchy vegetables, ¼ lean meat, and ¼ starchy vegetable or whole grains. Portioning out your food is important to avoid overeating. While eating, take small bites and eat slowly. Our bodies have hormones, nerve signals, and neurochemicals that are released after 20 minutes of eating. People who eat too quickly are more likely to eat too much. Take the time to enjoy each and every bite and choose foods for both enjoyment and nourishment (13).
Last but not least, physical activity is especially helpful physically and mentally. Physical activity is a promising intervention and starting point for people prone to eating when emotionally distressed (9). Working out leads to improved mood and more advantageous food choices and a change in perspective on health consciousness (9). As a matter of fact, at 6 weeks, exercise has the ability to reduce emotional eating (10). Starting out working out 4x a week for 20 minutes and increasing gradually to 50 minutes a week has demonstrated significant decreases in weight and emotional eating after 20 weeks (2).
Emotional eating is a powerful and effective way to find temporary relief from our emotions. When we are able to get to the root cause of what triggers lead to emotional eating and address it head on, the triggers can lose their power. There are a variety of practical strategies out there that can help get you back on track. There is no better day than today to improve your healthy lifestyle!
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English → English (gcide) Definition: Eleemosynary Eleemosynary \El`ee*mos"y*na*ry\ (?; 277), a. [LL. eleemosynarius, fr. eleemosyna alms, Gr. ? alms. See Alms.] 1. Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation. [1913 Webster] 2. Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance. "Eleemosynary cures." --Boyle. [1913 Webster] 3. Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor. [1913 Webster] Eleemosynary \El`ee*mos"y*na*ry\, n.; pl. Eleemosynaries. One who subsists on charity; a dependent. --South.


The Mozilla Foundation is funding a subsidiary to improve the open-source e-mail software. Will more plug-ins and a universal mailbox come next?
Mozilla wants to reproduce the Firefox Web browser's success with Thunderbird, its open-source e-mail software.
In 2005, the Mozilla Foundation set up a corporation to run elements of the Firefox Web browser operation. Now it's doing the same with Thunderbird, providing the as-yet-unnamed subsidiary with $3 million and beginning plans to significantly expand its programming staff, said Mozilla Chief Executive Mitchell Baker.
"We're increasing Mozilla's focus with people and money, and we're hoping to use that to create something better, much as we do in the Firefox space...for everyone interested in Internet and e-mail communications," Baker said.
David Ascher, currently chief technology officer at ActiveState and a longtime Mozilla community member, will become the new e-mail corporation's CEO.
Firefox, a rejuvenated incarnation of the original Netscape Navigator Web browser, has been a notable success in the open-source realm. Though it hasn't displaced the browser that largely vanquished Netscape, Microsoft's Internet Explorer, it's attained significant market share. Last week, Mozilla said there had been 400 million official downloads of Firefox, an imperfect measure of its actual use but a notably large number nonetheless.
But reproducing the scale of Firefox's success won't be as easy with Thunderbird, RedMonk analyst Stephen O'Grady said. Microsoft's Outlook is tightly tied to its widely used Exchange e-mail server software, unlike the more easily swapped-out Web browser, and much of the new e-mail development is happening in Web-based services.
"They're unlikely to displace Outlook, of course, in Exchange settings, so they'll have to depend on convincing users of Gmail or ISP (Internet service provider) e-mail...that a mail client is necessary."
"They're unlikely to displace Outlook, of course, in Exchange settings, so they'll have to depend on convincing users of Gmail or ISP (Internet service provider) e-mail...that a mail client is necessary," O'Grady said.
The new corporation will draw the two or three dedicated Thunderbird programmers out from under their current Firefox umbrella and hire new staff, Baker said. As with its sister Mozilla Corp., the foundation set up the corporation as a convenient legal mechanism to meet overall Mozilla Foundation goals, not to be a moneymaking business, she added.
The dynamic nature of the e-mail business was on display Monday when Yahoo, which operates a leading Web-based e-mail service, spent $350 million to acquire Zimbra, which develops open-source software that gives Web-based e-mail much of the feel of PC-based e-mail software. Zimbra also offers an offline version that lets people read and write e-mail from computers when they're not connected to a network, further blurring the boundaries between Web- and PC-based e-mail software.
Microsoft said competition is healthy, but it professed not to be worried about increased resources being devoted to Thunderbird.
"Businesses today require more than basic email; they need to communicate and collaborate, and this is what Outlook and Exchange Server deliver," Clint Patterson, public relations director for Microsoft's Unified Communications Group, said in a statement. As evidence, he pointed to features such as management of contacts and calendars, and access via the Web or mobile devices.
And he went a step beyond that, too, with a bolder criticism: "The open-source development model has yet to demonstrate the ability to support profitable software businesses that can drive the coordinated research and testing necessary to sustain innovation," Patterson said, pointing to hybrid business models that some start-ups use to layer proprietary extras atop open-source foundations.
Microsoft welcomed cooperation with Mozilla to make Thunderbird dovetail with Exchange, as Motorola, Palm, Nokia, Symbian, Sony-Ericsson and others have done. "Microsoft has licensing programs in place for the protocols to access Exchange Server--the Outlook-Exchange Transport Protocol and Exchange ActiveSync," Patterson said.
However, licensing such protocols is not often something that open-source software projects are at liberty to do, because of incompatibilities between the liberties granted by open-source licenses with the restrictions of Microsoft terms.
Ascher said the organization's goal isn't to come up with an Outlook replacement, and he acknowledges the utility of Web-based e-mail. But a better e-mail client serves many people's needs, and conquering the entire world of e-mail isn't the group's agenda.
"Webmail is important, and I use it all the time, but I also use a desktop client. They work together," he said. "There's definitely lots of room for both. Because we're actually at the beginning doing this for the public interest, we don't need to have 100 percent of the market."
That's not to say Ascher doesn't have grand ambitions. His vision is of a unified inbox, and the new corporation's scope is consequently deliberately very broad: "Internet communications" rather than just e-mail.
"E-mail was the killer app of the Internet," but it isn't the only form of communication, Ascher said, pointing to Internet phone calls, RSS feeds for fetching blog updates, and text messages on mobile phones. "People end up subscribing to more and more channels of communications. It makes it hard to keep track of what's going on if they have to check six different inboxes, search across a variety of systems."
And, he adds, "Webmail is easy to check anywhere, but it doesn't make it easy to manage six different accounts."
Mozilla will look at usage statistics and improved software to gauge its success. Currently, Mozilla estimates that Thunderbird, first released in 2004, has between 5 million and 10 million users.
It's a user base with quality, Ascher argues: "The fascinating thing about Thunderbird is that everybody using it now went out of their way to get it. It's not something that comes prepackaged. That 5 million people are currently using it means it has competitive edges."
One feature that initially set Firefox apart from Internet Explorer was the fact that programmers could write new modules to extend the browser's abilities. Mozilla is working to reproduce the same vitality of the plug-in community work with Thunderbird, Ascher said.
"There is work to be done in the architecture to make it easier for developers to build those," he said. "Also, there's relatively superficial but important work to make it easier for users to find those."
The extensions work is well under way. Among those available today are Enigmail for encrypting e-mail, Webmail for harvesting e-mail from various Web-based e-mail sites, Send Later to send e-mails at a specified time in the future, Leet Key for geek-cred-enhancing text transformations, QuickMove to rapidly transfer e-mails to specified folders, and Contacts Sidebar to enable swifter access to addressees.
One big extension under development, called Penelope, endows Thunderbird with the interface of the venerable Eudora e-mail software from Qualcomm. A Penelope beta version is now available.


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