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Cripes. And the music doesn't alleviate the dark sentiment with the spooky backing vocals, the menacing troubling chord progression, the spindly guitar riff that appears and an all-consuming engulfing outro.


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Commentary of the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP) on the progress of work on the Digital Services Act
Warsaw, 15 April 2022
Commentary of the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP) on the progress of work
on the Digital Services Act
Digital Services Act (DSA) will soon amend the E-Commerce Directive that has been in place for more than 20 years. Work on the new regulation has been ongoing continuously since late 2020. The trilogue – a trilateral negotiation between key EU institutions – is expected to conclude early this month. However, we are now seeing the emergence of numerous proposals that were not included in the negotiators' original mandate.
The disproportionality of the crisis response mechanism
Among the most recent proposals is the Crisis Response Mechanism (CRM), which was created to enable institutions to counter Russian disinformation attacks efficiently. We welcome that the EU institutions take decisive steps to fight against Russian propaganda. Nevertheless, we have some doubts as to whether introducing the proposed provisions in DSA at this stage of the negotiations is the best way to tackle this problem.
At the request of the French Presidency, the Commission has proposed introducing provisions that could force large technology companies to quickly adapt their platforms and increase the number of staff moderating content during major crises such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks or war. The new DSA Article 25(a) would empower the Commission to require specific actions only based on a recommendation from a Council of European National Regulators. Paris has suggested that a two-thirds majority of regulators would be needed. Technology companies' efforts to tackle disinformation or problems related to a specific crisis would be legally limited to three months. At the same time, the Commission would have to keep its decisions transparent.
This proposal has been protested against by 24 citizens' organisations, who point out in their open letter that the European Commission should not be empowered to declare an EU-wide state of emergency unilaterally. Furthermore, these organisations note that the CRM is far from respecting international human rights standards of legality, legitimacy, necessity and proportionality, and they call for reformulation.
Moreover, the new Article 25a of DSA is intended to empower national digital coordinators to require smaller platforms to comply with risk mitigation obligations that usually fall on very large platforms only. Such a provision appears to place a disproportionate burden on smaller platforms, whose ability to comply with the requirements mentioned above will be limited in practice, especially in the short term.
Ultimately, attempts to combat Russian disinformation may be undermined by other provisions found in DSA. Article 15(2) requires platforms to provide information on the facts and circumstances as well as the means used whenever content-related activities are undertaken. This will provide disinformation actors with full knowledge of how platforms combat disinformation and reduce the visibility of harmful content. As a result, in an effort to increase transparency, DSA will make it easier for bad actors to fool security systems and, consequently, more complex to fight disinformation. In the current situation, the EU institutions should create instruments that allow platforms to fight against disinformation actions carried out by third countries on a massive scale, rather than introducing new solutions to a horizontal regulation such as DSA at such a late stage.
Return of the ban on targeted advertising
In a plenary vote in the European Parliament, MEPs rejected a complete ban on targeted advertising. As a result, they voted to restrict the targeting of minors and targeting using sensitive data. We welcomed the EP decision. We believe it strikes the right balance between user protection and business rights. A total ban would have hit SMEs, depriving them of a cost-efficient way to reach their customers and severely limiting their growth opportunities. Therefore, we watch with concern the amendments tabled by MEPs aimed at achieving a de facto ban on targeted advertising.
Before discussing the EP's latest proposals, it is first necessary to draw attention to the so-called 'known minor problem'. Platforms would have to verify minors' age to be able to restrict the use of targeted advertising. In the absence of general age verification on the Internet, platforms have to process user traffic data to determine age based on activity. Paradoxically, a ban on targeting could, in theory, lead to more tracking of children's online activities.
To address this issue, the EP proposed an amendment to Article 24(1)(b), which states that 'compliance with the obligation set out in the first subparagraph shall not entail the processing by online platforms of additional personal data on minors in order to verify the age of the recipient of the service'. Whilst we recognise the need to promote child safety through data minimisation, we believe that a provision worded in this way will be difficult to implement in practice and will reduce targeted advertising across all age groups. We propose that the provision be amended to prohibit excessive, rather than an additional, collection of personal data for age verification purposes.
Moreover, MEPs propose to extend the ban if the platform has doubts about whether the recipient is a minor (Article 24(1)(c)). This also means expanding the prohibition to the user when age verification is not possible. Given the current state of technology, such a provision could lead to a de facto ban on personalised advertising. This provision should be limited to cases where the platform has serious grounds, not just doubts, to believe that the recipient is a minor to avoid negotiators walking out their mandate. A provision worded in this way will simultaneously protect minors.
Extension of know-your-business-customer
As a final point, attention should be drawn to the proposal to extend the know-your-business-customer rule, which obliges Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to collect information that identifies business users in order to verify their identity. KYBC aims to improve online security by halting certain entities from using legitimate services to conduct illegal business anonymously. Assuming that the list of information required to be obtained from ISPs is proportionate and not an unreasonable administrative burden, the proposal should be viewed positively. However, during the January negotiation rounds, it was proposed to extend this principle to all types of ISPs, thus covering market places and social media, instant messaging, or streaming services.
In order to understand the implications of the KYBC extension, it is important to remember that DSA, like the E-Commerce Directive, is based on a prohibition of general internet monitoring. Such an injunction has been rejected from both the E-Commerce Directive and DSA, as it undermines fundamental values such as freedom of expression and could lead to censorship (i.e. excessive blocking or removal) of lawful content. Extending the KYBC to all intermediate service providers means extending it to all content that appears on the Internet. Therefore, it is hard to imagine in practice how the application of such a rule would take place without general monitoring of the Internet while still meeting DSA's stringent requirements for human factors provision.
The Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers actively participated in the work on the Act and, from the very beginning, called for solutions that would not overburden digital businesses. At the end of DSA negotiations, we maintain this call and urge policymakers not to place impossible demands on digitally active companies.
See more: 15.04.2022 Commentary of the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP) on the progress of work on the Digital Services Act
Memorandum of the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers: Ukrainian energy infrastructure in the face of Polish-Ukrainian cooperation
Since October 2022, Russia has systematically and methodically been destroying Ukraine's critical infrastructure. The percentage of heavily damaged energy infrastructure is continuously growing and, according to partners of the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers, already exceeded 60% before Christmas 2022…
Inauguration of the new project of ZPP and Totalizator Sportowy Foundation – "Business for Ukraine Center"
"Business for Ukraine Center" is a project of the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP) and the Totalizator Sportowy Foundation, which aims to support the development of Polish-Ukrainian economic relations in the difficult conditions of war and continued attacks by the Russian army on infrastructure and industrial facilities in Ukraine. The center is expected to help several hundred entrepreneurs and companies from Ukraine…
Updated Economic Forecast of the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (the ZPP) for 2022
Recent years have not been conducive to macroeconomic forecasts. Traditional time-series econometrics works well especially in conditions of relative calmness. Although a properly constructed model is resistant to shocks (those fade over time), geopolitical chaos makes forecasting based on the past complicated. Under such conditions, machine learning models or neural networks can be used…

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The Re-released Paris Is Burning Brings Us into the Future
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Aziz Ansari's New Netflix Special Right Now Wrestles with the Present
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Trump Suggests Homeless People "Living in Hell" Prefer It That Way
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Michael Slenske
Creative Time is giving New Yorkers a good reason to check out Governor's Island, but those art lovers who won't set foot outside of Manhattan (never in short supply) aren't without recourse. British video artist Steve McQueen's 1997 Turner Prize-winning short film, Deadpan, began its run on MTV's Times Square 44½ megascreen this week, in its first-ever outdoor showing. A send-up of Buster Keaton's classic gag sequence from Steamboat Bill, Jr., Deadpan depicts McQueen—from multiple angles—as the side of a clapboard barn collapses on him. (Like Keaton, he passes through an open window unscathed...despite 18 takes.) "So many people were made homeless post-Katrina, and I think the image—a house, a home—is very apt for what's going on in the economic climate right now," says McQueen, who recently returned from the Venice Biennale, where he represented Great Britain. After that, how does he feel about showing amid the roar of Times Square? "I think this is the ideal venue," he says. "It's sort of the middle of a hurricane, and you're in the eye of the storm."
Deadpan runs through July 31 in Times Square, NYC, creativetime.org
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What exactly is a softbox?
A softbox is essentially a reflective cloth material stretched over a frame that can be square, octagonal, rectangular, or long-strip rectangular.
Each produces slightly different light, and some professional photographers will only work with octagonal softboxes due to the more natural catchlight they produce in the eyes of a subject. Softboxes may cost more than umbrellas and take a little bit longer to set up, but the quality of light they produce is just about as soft as it gets. By carefully choosing the type, shape, size, and any accessories to direct the output, you can very effectively control the spread of light, too.
However, the downside is that you often have to be more conscientious in managing the contrast. You haven't got the spread-around light of a typical shoot- through umbrella to help you, for example.
Typically, the reflective material inside a softbox is silver. Some manufacturers offer white-lined softboxes for a slightly softer light, though these do reduce the power of the light slightly. Most softboxes have an inner diffuser—essentially a piece of white diffusion fabric similar to the fabric in a shoot-through umbrella. This inner diffusion can usually be removed to provide a slightly harder light source, or to make the light more efficient if power is an issue.
A medium-size softbox close to the model gives a lovely soft light on her, and also partially lights up some of the wheat. The rain-heavy sky adds some drama to the scene.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | 105mm | ISO 100 | 1/160 sec | ƒ/11.
The front of the softbox has a second diffuser. It is these two layers of diffusion and the lack of all-around spill light that provides a soft yet directional light source. On some softboxes, the flash is totally flush with the front of the box, and on others, it's set slightly inside so that the edges of the softbox provide a small lip to stop light spilling around too much.
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#include "mitkConcreteModelParameterizerBase.h"

mitk::ThreeStepLinearModelFactory::ThreeStepLinearModelFactory()
{
};

mitk::ThreeStepLinearModelFactory::~ThreeStepLinearModelFactory()
{
};

mitk::ModelParameterizerBase::ParametersType
mitk::ThreeStepLinearModelFactory::GetDefaultInitialParameterization() const
{
    return ThreeStepLinearModelParameterizer::New()->GetDefaultInitialParameterization();
};

mitk::ModelParameterizerBase::Pointer mitk::ThreeStepLinearModelFactory::DoCreateParameterizer(
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{
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};

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Q: Finding entire fluctuation in a dataset I have a table of historic data for a set of tanks in a MySQL database. I want to find fluctuations in the volume of tank contents of greater than 200 gallons/hour. My SQL statement thus far is:
SELECT t1.tankhistid as start, t2.tankhistid as end
FROM
    (SELECT * from tankhistory WHERE tankid = ? AND curtime BETWEEN ? AND ?) AS t1
INNER JOIN
    (SELECT * from tankhistory WHERE tankid = ? AND curtime BETWEEN ? AND ?) AS t2
    ON t1.tankid = t2.tankid AND t1.curtime < t2.curtime
WHERE TIMESTAMPDIFF(HOUR, t1.curtime, t2.curtime) < 1 AND ABS(t1.vol - t2.vol) > 200
ORDER BY t1.tankhistid, t2.tankhistid

In the code above, curtime is a timestamp at the time of inserting the record, tankhistid is the table integer primary key, tankid is the individual tank id, and vol is the volume reading.
This returns too many results since data is collected every 5 minutes and fluctuations could take hours (multiple rows with the same id in an end and then start column) , or just over 10 minutes (multiple rows with the same start or end id).  Example output:
7514576,7515478
7515232,7515478
7515314,7515478
7515396,7515478
7515478,7515560
7515478,7515642
7515478,7515724

Note that all of these rows should just be one: 7514576,7515724. The query takes 4 minutes for just one day of a tank's data, so any speed up would be great as well. I am guessing there is a way to take the current query and use it as a subquery, but I am not sure how to do the filtering.

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Q: Android studio adding admob in java class/findViewById error please help. I have Imageview slider app in android studio. And then I'll tried to add admob by adding code in one of Java classes after sync with Google Services.But it give mistakes
      C:\Users\AVERAIN\AndroidStudioProjects\southkorea\app\src\main\java\com\ave_rain\southkorea\FragmentOne.java
    Error:(24, 28) error: cannot find symbol method findViewById(int)
   Error:Execution failed for task ':app:compileDebugJavaWithJavac'.
   > Compilation failed; see the compiler error output for details.

Code In one of Java class called Fragment
 import android.os.Bundle;
 import android.support.v4.app.Fragment;
 import android.view.LayoutInflater;
 import android.view.View;
 import android.view.ViewGroup;

 import com.google.android.gms.ads.AdRequest;
 import com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView;

 public class FragmentOne extends Fragment{
 private AdView mAdView;

 @Override
 public View onCreateView(LayoutInflater inflater,ViewGroup container,
                         Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    mAdView = (AdView) findViewById(R.id.adView);
    AdRequest adRequest = new AdRequest.Builder().build();
    mAdView.loadAd(adRequest);
    //TODO Auto-generated method stub
    return inflater.inflate(R.layout.fragment_one_layout, container,false);

 }

A: public View onCreateView(LayoutInflater inflater,ViewGroup container,
                         Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        View rootView = inflater.inflate(R.layout.fragment_contact_us, container, false);
        mAdView = (AdView) rootView .findViewById(R.id.adView);
            AdRequest adRequest = new AdRequest.Builder().build();
            mAdView.loadAd(adRequest);
    return rootView;
}

A: Try This
public class FragmentOne extends Fragment {

private AdView mAdView;

@Override
public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);

}

@Nullable
@Override
public View onCreateView(LayoutInflater inflater, ViewGroup container, Bundle savedInstanceState) {

    View view = inflater.inflate(R.layout.fragment_one_layout,container,false);

    mAdView = (AdView)view.findViewById(R.id.adView);
    AdRequest adRequest = new AdRequest.Builder().build();
    mAdView.loadAd(adRequest);
    return view;
}

}

A: You can try this
View view= inflater.inflate(R.layout.fragment_one_layout, container, false);
        mAdView = (AdView) view.findViewById(R.id.adView);
            AdRequest adRequest = new AdRequest.Builder().build();
            mAdView.loadAd(adRequest);


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One of the things I love the most is the versatility and the 3 different materials. The ribbon effect all around just makes the basket as well! Take note, I put fleece in some of the handles and the ones that didn't have it are droopy so I would recommend putting that in. Also if you have a button attached to your machine, do those ahead before folding the bag and sewing edges. Just a couple of things I learned along the way and am passing along to you. Here is the link to the FREE DOWNLOAD from Hugs and Holly!


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Whilst gambling for money was prohibited during the Maoist era, since the 1980s it has become very common in many rural areas of central China. It is often the major communal activity in many villages, a focus point of daily gossip and an object of government campaigns. I describe several forms of gambling common in Bashan Township, Eastern Hubei Province, and relate them to local discourses on capability/skill and luck/fate. Gambling reproduces 'social heat', which is a desired form of social effervescence as long as it remains within certain boundaries. But the boundaries of accepted gambling and social heat in local sociality as well as those given in official representations and state discourse, are contested, and both stand in an ambiguous relationship to each other; a relationship that is described in terms of 'cultural intimacy'. Using medium-range concepts such as 'social heat' and 'cultural intimacy' the article attempts to avoid the pitfalls of totalizing approaches which explain popular gambling as consequence of or resistance to 'neoliberalism'.


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Jacobyanella hexaspilota is een keversoort uit de familie bladkevers (Chrysomelidae). De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort werd in 1888 gepubliceerd door Léon Marc Herminie Fairmaire.

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The move follows agreement by Cheshire East Council to sell the car park site to Ask to deliver a high-quality leisure-led scheme to spearhead the revitalisation of Macclesfield town centre.


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The Heyward Brothers honor their legendary father, 'Ironhead', in win over Falcons
by Diane Larché December 8, 2022 December 8, 2022
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward (83) makes a touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The brothers Cameron and Connor Heyward, sons of former Atlanta Falcons' fullback Craig 'Ironhead' Heyward, returned home with their Pittsburgh Steelers to take on the Atlanta Falcons and made historic plays before their hometown crowd, which included high school classmates and friends.
Their biggest fan, their mom Charlotte Heyward-Wesley was in the crowd wearing her son Cameron's number 97 jersey. In a post game Steelers press conference, Cameron [the oldest of the Heyward sons], wore Ironhead's number 34 Falcons jersey. Earlier in the morning Cameron and his youngest brother Connor, who is a rookie tight end/fullback for the Steelers, visited their dad's grave in Lawrenceville.
A photo of Charlotte Heyward-Wesley, the mother of Cameron and Conner Heyward and widow of former NFL player Craig "Ironhead" Heyward, poses for a photo after an NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo: Diane Larché)
It was an emotional trip back to where they were raised in Duluth Ga just north of Atlanta. They graduated and played ball at Pine Ridge High School in Suwanee, Gwinnett County. Cameron went on to play football for The Ohio State University and Connor starred at Michigan State. Their father played football while attending the University of Pittsburgh.
Craig "Ironhead" Heyward was drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the 24th pick in the first round of the 1988 NFL Draft. Ironhead Heyward would play for the Saints for five seasons. After a year with the Chicago Bears, Ironhead would sign with the Atlanta Falcons in 1994.
Craig 'Ironhead' Heyward died of a cancerous brain tumor in 2006.
Talking about his brother Conner's first touchdown against the team their father played on and in the brother's hometown, Cameron Heyward shared, "I was pretty emotional when he got the touchdown."
Cameron had an impact on the game, sacking Falcons QB Marcus Mariota on 3rd and 13 with 10:05 remaining in the second quarter. The play resulted in a seven yard loss.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward, speaks during a postgame press conference after an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Photo: Diane Larché)
"I always want all of my children to have the opportunity to live their dreams," said Heyward-Wesley, who has a third son Corey who played basketball at Georgia Tech. "To play in the NFL is a dream of many and a reality for few. To come home and get a win in their hometown and also play a major part in that win is amazing. As a family we are basking with joy on this day and grateful for the opportunity that they earned," she said wearing son Cameron's #97 Steelers jersey.
Connor caught his first touchdown pass of his NFL career. Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett connected with Connor Heyward on a 17-yard touchdown strike which capped a 75-yard drive.
Both Cameron and Connor agree that living in Pittsburgh allows them to get more family time with each other and other family members including their maternal grandmother. Cameron is a dad now and said having his brother there to be with him and his family is very special.
Connor said the biggest thing he misses about living in Atlanta is the weather and being home with his mom and his dogs. The thing he likes the most about living in Pittsburgh is "It's really cool being at work with him (Cameron) on and off the field." Conner also said he fulfilled a "childhood dream playing for Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin."
The Steelers would beat the Falcons 19-16.
Heyward brothers lead Steelers to 19-16 win over Falcons
In "Falcons"
NFL Announces 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominees
Jeff Sims' 3 TD passes powers Georgia Tech past Duke, 56-33
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Q: How to add additional elements in an existing json file This is what I am doing:
$appParametersXml = [Xml] (Get-Content "$appParameterFilePath\$appParameterFile")
    $parameterJsonFile = "$appParameterFilePath\$applicationName"+ "." + $jsonFileName

    # Transform the "Parameter" elements into a nested hashtable.
    # Convert any values that can be interpreted as [int] to [int] and strip out any comments in the xml file.
    $hash = [ordered] @{}
    $appParametersXml.Application.Parameters.ChildNodes | Where-Object {$_.NodeType -ne 'Comment'} | % {
    $hash[$_.Name] = @{ value = if ($num = $_.Value -as [int]) { $num } else { $_.Value }
       }
    }

    # Wrap the hashtable in a top-level hashtable and convert to JSON.
    [ordered] @{
    '$schema' = 'https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2015-01-01/deploymentParameters.json#'
     contentVersion ='1.0.0.0'
     parameters = $hash
     } | ConvertTo-Json |Out-File $parameterJsonFile
     Write-Host "The JSON File is: " $parameterJsonFile

After I build the hash table with existing information from the XML file, I need to add additional parameter values like this Before converting to JSON
"parameters":  {
               "applicationName":  {
                        "value":  "somevalue"
                                           },
               "applicationTypeName":  {
                         "value":  "somevalue"
                                               },
                "applicationTypeVersion":  {
                          "value":  "somevalue"
                  },

Everything that I have tried so far has given me this as additional values. The regular XML values are being converted the correct way but the additional items that I am adding before converting are coming up like this!
"applicationName":  "somevalue"

How can i seperate that out on different lines?

A: So, assuming your input xml file looks something like this ...
<application>
    <parameters>
        <applicationName>My Awesome App</applicationName>
        <!--my awesome comment-->
        <applicationTypeName>Mobile App</applicationTypeName>
        <applicationTypeVersion>299</applicationTypeVersion>
        <!--my other awesome comment-->
    </parameters>
</application>

Here is my revised PowerShell ... you can't use if ($num = $_.Value -as [int]) casting as it won't work for 0, as it would be interpreted as false. I prefer to break the steps down and test and check each. Also I've used InnerText for the node value instead of Value as typically Value is evaluated as $null and I'm not sure what your xml looks like.
$fileXml = "./config.xml"
$fileJson = "./config.json"

$xmlContent = [Xml](Get-Content $fileXml)

# Transform the "Parameter" elements into a nested hashtable.
# Set any string values which are integers as [int] and strip out any comments in the xml file.
$parameters = [ordered]@{}
$nodes = $xmlContent.application.parameters.ChildNodes.Where{ $_.NodeType -ne 'Comment' }

foreach ($node in $nodes) {
    $parameter = $node.Name
    $value = $node.InnerText
    if ($value -match "^\d+$") { $value = [int] $value }
    $parameters.Add($parameter, @{ value = $value })
}

# if you need to add additional attributes, it's as simple as:

$parameters.Add("newParameter1", @{ value = "newValue1" })
$parameters.Add("newParameter2", @{ value = "newValue2" })

# Wrap the hashtable in a top-level hashtable and convert to JSON.
[ordered]@{
    '$schema'      = 'https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2015-01-01/deploymentParameters.json#'
    contentVersion = '1.0.0.0'
    parameters     = $parameters
} | ConvertTo-Json | Out-File $fileJson

And here is the output saved to the json file:
{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2015-01-01/deploymentParameters.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "parameters": {
    "applicationName": {
      "value": "My Awesome App"
    },
    "applicationTypeName": {
      "value": "Mobile App"
    },
    "applicationTypeVersion": {
      "value": 299
    },
    "newParameter1": {
      "value": "newValue1"
    },
    "newParameter2": {
      "value": "newValue2"
    }
  }
}

A: In case anyone else runs into this, it was as simple as doing this after the hash table gets created with the existing XML file

$appParametersFileName = "$appParameterFilePath\$appParameterFile"

    $appParametersXml = [Xml] (Get-Content "$appParametersFileName")
    $parameterJsonFile = "$appParameterFilePath\$applicationName"+ "." + $jsonFileName
    # Transform the "Parameter" elements into a nested hashtable.
    # Convert any values that can be interpreted as [int] to [int] and strip out any comments in the xml file.
    $hash = [ordered] @{}
    $appParametersXml.Application.Parameters.ChildNodes | Where-Object {$_.NodeType -ne 'Comment'} | % {
    $hash[$_.Name] = @{ value = if ($num = $_.Value -as [int]) { $num } else { $_.Value }
       }
    }
    $hash["newvalue1"]=@{ value="value1"}
    $hash["newvalue2"]=@{ value="value2"}

    # Wrap the hashtable in a top-level hashtable and convert to JSON.
    [ordered] @{
    '$schema' = 'https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2015-01-01/deploymentParameters.json#'
     contentVersion ='1.0.0.0'
     parameters = $hash
     } | ConvertTo-Json |Out-File $parameterJsonFile
     Write-Host "The JSON File is: " $parameterJsonFile


My family loves to play Recoil together and this is a great way to get our little ones into the action. The only thing I wish is that it beeped audibly (without headphones) so that you knew how close it was to detonation.
I bought these as a addition to my sons costume but anticipated they would make some sound of effects when activated,.....nada! No wonder this did not take off. Bummed.
Recoil laser tag can be a little iffy sometimes depending on wifi strength, when everything is working the grenades definitely add into the fun of play.
Needed a bit more power than provided by the other accessories. Performed nicely if a little obvious without concealing it.
Already had a bunch of recoil stuff, found this grenade on clearance, got a great deal to expand our Recoil gear load out.


A blonde owned a small business that she was about to lose, so she went to the church and prayed: "God, if I don't win the lotto, I will lose my business." She didn't win. So the next day she was about to lose her business and her car. She went to the church to pray: "God, if I don't win the lotto, I will lose my business and my car." Still, she didn't win.


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The French Embassy has announced that it now buys 100% green energy from Ecotricity
In what could be interpreted as a massive show of no confidence in the new nuke power plant at Hinckley Point ever producing one kWh of electricity, the French Embassy has announced that it now buys 100% green energy from Ecotricity, based here in Gloucestershire.
The French state is heavily involved in its nuclear power industry and it might reasonably expect its overseas missions to be backing a national champion.
The Times never misses an opportunity to have a dig at the French and its coverage of this story even manages to draw a parallel with Waterloo. Nice.
You can read The Times' story here.


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Homeowner keeps house, reduces debt thanks to United Way partner, Family Foundations
Financial Security | Success Stories | Volunteerism
Anjie Palmer
Anjie Palmer didn't see it coming.
Like many hit hard by the Great Recession, her full-time job at a Clay County park was reduced to just 16 hours a week in 2011. Behind on several bills, including her mortgage payment, Anjie felt her life was spiraling out of control.
"I couldn't keep up with it," she said about paying her bills.
Her credit card debt racked up, JEA turned off her electricity — but she still had her house. Her house is the center of Anjie's family life, and where, since 1982, she's found comfort, raised her three children and celebrated countless happy milestones, including many memorable birthdays and holidays.
"When it got to the point where I might lose the house, it was devastating," Anjie said. "It was emotionally devastating. It really was."
She decided to try to refinance her house to reduce her monthly mortgage payments. After more than a year of back and forth with her mortgage company — not to mention her mortgage changed ownership during this time, too — she was frustrated and completely at a loss for what to do.
"They were very rude and kept putting me off," she said. "They also refused to give me any written confirmations — it was all verbal. There was no interest on their part to help me."
A conversation with a friend suddenly turned it all around. Her friend works at Family Foundations, a United Way of Northeast Florida partner who's mission is to grow strong, money-wise families across Northeast Florida.
Soon after that conversation, Anjie was connected to Family Foundations' financial stability program manager, Sonya Fleshman. Sonya made a call to the mortgage company one afternoon.
"Everything changed immediately," said Anjie, who was sitting with Sonya and listening in on the phone call. "I'll never forget it. I was sitting there in complete amazement. I felt like I had a chance again. It was unbelievable."
With the help from Family Foundations, Anjie's mortgage payment was reduced by $350 per month. She was then able to use those savings to afford her basic needs like electricity and food as well as begin paying down her credit cards.
"For me to be able to keep my home — physically, I needed a home, but to be in your home from an emotional standpoint — meant everything," she said.
The help she received gave her hope and got her out of a "funk," where she said she "couldn't think straight" about everyday matters.
"It's not just losing an asset or something material," Anjie said. "It's questioning all of my decisions, like a whirlpool down this horrible drain. [Family Foundations] handed me a rope."
That "rope" became a much-needed turning point for Anjie, whose less-than-part-time position had since been eliminated at the park.
"It gave me the energy and strength to be more productive in other areas," she said. "I felt like I could function again. I felt like I could move forward."
Since that phone call, Anjie is now able to cover her basic needs, mortgage payment and already paid off one of her credit cards. Anjie also now has steady income as an Uber driver, and she still volunteers at the park where she used to work.
As for managing her finances, she's doing well but acknowledges it's not easy, even when you are making ends meet.
"It's still a challenge," Anjie said, "but I feel like I am on the road to recovery. It feels good."
She is also so thankful for organizations like Family Foundations and United Way of Northeast Florida for services they offer individuals like her.
"It was a resource I could access, and it worked," Anjie said. "I am very, very appreciative."
Anjie is just one example of the lives changed by Family Foundations every day. Moreover, Family Foundations is just one of more than 70 partners supported each year by United Way of Northeast Florida in the areas of youth success, financial stability, health and basic needs.
When you support United Way, local lives like Anjie are transformed, and Northeast Florida grows stronger.
How can you make a difference? Help us create a community of opportunity where everyone has hope and can reach their full potential. Donate now to United Way of Northeast Florida — because change doesn't happen alone.
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Ghanian artist who transforms bottle tops into masterpieces
Lianne Turner, CNN
Updated 12:14 PM EST, Mon November 26, 2012
Photos: Artist El Anatsui
PHOTO: Courtesy Friends of the High Line
PHOTO: Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images
El Anatsui is an internationally renowned Ghanaian artist who lives and works in Nigeria
He is known for monumental sculptures using recycled waste that he collects in Nigeria
He is considered to be one of the foremost contemporary artists of his generation
Largest ever installation "Broken Bridge II" on display at the High Line in New York
It was a shimmering metal wall hanging fashioned from thousands of bottle tops that won El Anatsui international acclaim.
During the Venice Biennale in 2007 the Ghanaian sculptor transformed the facade of a museum by draping one of his exquisite metal tapestries over the top of it, causing a sensation in the art world.
Today, he is hot property, collected by the world's major museums and selling his rippling metal installations that nod to indigenous art for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
His latest work goes on display this week at New York's High Line, an elevated park built on an old freight rail line in Manhattan.
"Broken Bridge II" will be his largest installation yet – a 37-foot-high sculpture made of recycled pressed tin and mirrors woven together with copper wire.
"The idea of the mirrors is to bring in the landmarks of New York … to celebrate the achievements of where the work is," he said. The Empire State Building is one building reflected in the sculpture.
The idea of the mirrors is to bring in the landmarks of New York
El Anatsui, sculptor
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El Anatsui is known for his interest in indigenous art and use of materials that he finds locally – like the whiskey bottle caps that he uses for his tapestries – and he puts it down to his upbringing which was cut off from traditional Ghanian culture.
He was born in the small town of Anyako in the Volta region of Ghana during British rule. The youngest of 32 children (on his father's side), his mother died when he was a baby and he was brought up in a Presbyterian Mission House by his uncle, a Presbyterian Minister.
"When you're living in a Mission House, you have everything there, you don't need to go out and therefore you don't know too much about indigenous society … I was kind of isolated from it," he said.
Even as a boy, he knew he wanted to be an artist: "I had a kind of calling." He went on to study Fine Arts at the University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, then an "unimaginable" thing to do.
Waste material turned into masterpieces
At that time, only a few years after Ghana achieved independence from the UK in 1957, the post-colonial hangover meant El Anatsui studied a British-style curriculum, only covering European art.
Read related: Chinese sculptor Xiang Jing's painful search for truth
He felt strongly that he wanted to know something about his own indigenous culture.
"Having been estranged from it and exposed to art being produced in Europe and Asia, I was wondering why we didn't have art as well," he said.
He remembers coming across a national cultural center in Kumasi and there began to discover Ghana's "very interesting art forms." They included "adrinka," a series of ideograms or graphic symbols that represent aphorisms.
It reminded El Anatsui of the European quest in science during the Renaissance to use symbols to represent abstract concepts.
The similarity gave him "quite a shock," and was the catalyst for his exploration of his native culture – and his attempts to, as he puts it, "indigenize my consciousness."
Having been estranged from it and exposed to art being produced in Europe and Asia, I was wondering why we didn't have art as well
He started using materials from his local environment, recyclables like the bottle caps. "A lot of people call them waste, but to me they are not waste …There are people who collect these things, smash them and make them into utensils like big cooking pots," he said.
Read related: South African rugby legend: Sport can unify a nation
The bottle tops in his flowing, shimmering installations also have a deeper meaning.
He says they are meant to act as a reminder that African slaves were exchanged for European liquor during the transatlantic slave trade. While the fluidity of the sculptures are meant to reflect the unsteady relationship between Europe, Africa and America.
Despite the deep affinity El Anatsui has for homegrown African culture, he resists being called an African artist.
"I don't know any (artist) who wants to be geographically categorized only. Artists want to be known only as artists," he says.
He says that when the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York first acquired his art, it was for their African Galleries and only later for their Modern and Contemporary Art Galleries.
This "raises so many questions as to what precisely I am – am I an African artist or an artist?" he asks, adding it is high time museums "revisited their categorizations." He adds: "An artist in India is the same as an artist in Africa, Ghana, Japan or America."
Another thing he doesn't want to be prescriptive about is how his work is hung in galleries.
He sends his work out with no instructions leaving it up to the curators to decide how to install it. At first they are confused but eventually they discover "they themselves are also artists," he says.
"It's a versatile form. I think an art form should be a replica of life itself – life is not something which is cut and fixed – it is constantly changing."


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A list of films produced in Egypt in 1963. For an A-Z list of films currently on Wikipedia, see :Category:Egyptian films.

External links
 Egyptian films of 1963 at the Internet Movie Database
 Egyptian films of 1963 elCinema.com

Lists of Egyptian films by year
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Lists of 1963 films by country or language


The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee passed legislation (S.2511) on February 9 that would address a number of shortcomings in federal law governing electronic health records (EHRs). The committee passed the bill unanimously by a vote of 22-0. It is awaiting action on the Senate floor.
Electronic health records are computer records that contain a patient's medical history, including information on past physician visits, diagnoses, and medications. They can create a more comprehensive view of a patient's health and reduce costs by avoiding unnecessary duplication of tests. A recent study funded by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality suggests that EHRs have helped reduce adverse events such as hospital-acquired infections. Under optimal conditions, they can also be shared between health providers and improve care coordination.
The federal government has provided substantial financial subsidies to encourage the use of EHRs and they are being increasingly adopted by hospitals and other health providers.
Despite their potential benefits, however, their adoption has not been completely smooth. Some doctors complain that EHRs force them to spend too much time looking over and updating electronic health records and less time with their patients.
Their potential for coordinating care across multiple providers has been hampered by poor interoperability among competing systems. EHRs have also come under increasing attack from cyber criminals. Such records often include substantial personal and financial information, well beyond what might be found financial or credit card records. In some cases, such information has been used for insurance fraud. In other cases, hospitals have been threatened with data destruction and subjected to ransom demands.
The new Senate bill (summary) would address a number of these barriers, including promoting interoperability among EHR systems and allowing other health professionals to update records so that doctors can focus more on patients.
In late February, the Obama administration also announced an agreement among major hospital systems, leading vendors representing 90 percent of the EHR market, and health care systems in 46 states that would reduce barriers to information sharing and make it easier for patients to access their records.
Update: The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee held a hearing on health IT issues on March 22.


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Galaxy Gaming® Debuts Galaxy Operating System™, Brand-New Titles, Galaxy Gaming Digital Built Games, and More at ICE London 2023
Galaxy Gaming, Inc.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (OTC: GLXZ), the world's largest independent developer and distributor of casino table games and technology will showcase their innovative new table game operating system, brand-new table games, and their vast online content portfolio at this year's ICE London from February 7 to 9 in stand S8-320 at ExCel London.
"ICE London will be the debut of some of the brand-new groundbreaking features in our Galaxy OS and the first of three Galaxy Gaming Digital RNG titles built in-house," shared Todd Cravens, President and CEO. "We believe this will be our busiest ICE yet, and we're thrilled to be back to showcase what we've been working on."
This year's stand showcases Galaxy's commitment to delivering best-in-class table games for everyone, everywhere. Some of the featured products and solutions that underscore this include:
Galaxy OS™ - A System for the Future of Table Games
Powering the tables in the stand is Galaxy OS™ (GOS), Galaxy Gaming's inventive table management system. Built to evolve, GOS features a flexible electronic bonusing platform for the world's first Dynamic Progressive, real-time progressives, daily jackpots, tiered progressives, and linked progressives. For the first time, GOS also allows for digital tracking for Roulette and Craps, with tracking for Galaxy Gaming's own Roulette Up™ on display, in-stand.
Additionally, GOS can be fitted with single, dual, or even triple progressive sensor bet spots. Vibrant GOS sensors available in a rainbow of colors instantly register bets when chips are placed. The modern UX allows for customizable content, rapid deployment, and streamlined field support and its dashboard is home to robust reporting and back-end analytics.
Galaxy Gaming Digital Game Library & Built Games
Galaxy Gaming is the world's leading licensor of proprietary casino table games to the online gaming world. Their world-renowned games, such as 21+3™, Lucky Ladies™, Perfect Pairs™, Caribbean Stud Poker™, Buster Blackjack, and much more, appear on over 1,000 of the world's leading online casino iGaming sites. Over 2 billion wagers have been placed on Galaxy Gaming online titles in the past calendar year.
Debuting at ICE are the first three Galaxy built games, Roulette Up™, Split to Double Blackjack™, and Rising Phoenix Baccarat™ all launching in Q1. Stop by stand S8-320 to be the first to play these new RNG titles.
Innovative Table Game Content for Everyone, Everywhere
Consistently pioneering new games while remaining the industry's home for the best performing established table game content, Galaxy Gaming has the most robust table game content library in the industry. Featured table games available to play in-booth range from some of Galaxy Gaming's most popular titles, such as 21+3™, Top 3™ and Perfect Pairs™ side bets all on one Dynamic Progressive blackjack table, to fresh new titles like the fast and fun 3 Dice Baccarat™ and high-action High Roller Hold'em™.
Other thrilling titles available to play include Roulette Up™, Three Card Pick'em™, and Eternal Baccarat™.
Custom Solutions Proven to Perform
Galaxy prides themselves in working with their valued clients on custom solutions to enhance their gaming floor and operations. A vivid example of this is highlighted in a recent award nomination.
The Galaxy Gaming team is honored to have been shortlisted for Global Gaming Awards London 2023's Product Launch of the Year and the European Casino Award's Best Table Game Product for their Triple Sensor Jackpot with Charity Meters. In the world-famous Les Ambassadeurs Club, triple sensors at £25, £50, and £100 each contributed to two meters with a portion feeding to a jackpot eligible for a player to win and another that would be donated as part of Les Ambassadeurs' Good Causes charity.
Galaxy Gaming continues to be the most customer-centric table games provider in the industry. Operators are encouraged to visit stand S8-320 to learn more about what Galaxy can do for them.
About Galaxy Gaming
Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, Galaxy Gaming (galaxygaming.com) develops and distributes innovative games, bonusing systems, and technology solutions to physical and online casinos worldwide. Offering games that are proven to perform, developed by gaming experts, and backed by the highest level of customer support. Galaxy Gaming Digital is also the world's leading licensor of proprietary table games to the online gaming industry. Connect with Galaxy Gaming on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Like Amy Schumer's previous starring vehicles, "Trainwreck" and "Snatched," "I Feel Pretty" has its moments but can't quite seem to come alive. If you're a fan of Schumer and/or her Comedy Central show "Inside Amy Schumer," there's plenty here to like here: The movie has a bit of a sketch-show sensibility that is noticeable but doesn't distract from the overall tone, and it's blessed with an effective lead performance by Schumer herself, who gamely tries to overcome some of the weaker material along the way. The movie benefits tremendously from Schumer's on-screen friendship with Aidy Bryant and Busy Philipps, as all three performers have palpable, lived-in chemistry, but it does to flounder here and there.


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Redskins' Foster carted off field with apparent knee injury
By STEPHEN WHYNO - May. 20, 2019 04:11 PM EDT
Washington Redskins linebacker Reuben Foster rides a cart off the field after suffering an injury during a practice at the team's NFL football practice facility, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Redskins linebacker Reuben Foster appeared to injure his left knee during his first snap at an offseason practice Monday and was taken off the field on a cart.
Foster stepped on one of offensive lineman Tyler Catalina's feet, his left leg landed wrong and he went down in obvious pain. His left leg was stabilized before he was carted off, and while the team awaits an MRI and other tests, it didn't look good.
"We'll hope for the best right now until we get the results, but very concerning, for sure," coach Jay Gruden said after the first day of organized team activities. "I'll just have to wait and see before I get too emotional about it."
Washington claimed Foster off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers after a domestic violence arrest in Tampa, Florida, in November. Prosecutors there decided in January not to pursue a case against the 25-year-old, dismissing the first-degree misdemeanor battery charge. The NFL fined Foster two game checks for the upcoming season but did not suspend him.
All eyes were supposed to be on first-round pick Dwayne Haskins and trade acquisition Case Keenum opening up their quarterback competition that will continue into training camp. Haskins impressed, but Foster going down was another blow to the Redskins, who put an NFL-high 27 players on season-ending injured reserve in 2018 and have invested heavily in trying to limit preventable injuries.
This one on the third play of a practice in May at three-quarters jogging speed was another unpredictable accident.
"We've had some bad luck over here for the last couple years, but this one here takes the cake because this was a noncontact drill and there was really no contact involved in it," Gruden said. "Sometimes I wish we'd do just all walkthroughs and then go play on Sundays, but we've got to practice."
Foster, a 2017 first-round pick of the 49ers, is one of eight former Alabama players on the roster. Those former college teammates had to watch Foster writhing in pain on the practice field more than three months before the season starts.
"It's tough, man," ex-Alabama linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton said. "All of us are going to be behind him no matter what the circumstances are."
Foster was expected to compete for a starting inside linebacker job this season. That could be in jeopardy if this injury is as severe as it looked and could mean Hamilton and Mason Foster opening as the starters.
"It's part of football, so you've just got to keep dealing with it and keep moving forward," Mason Foster said. "Guys are ready. Guys have been working hard and just going to continue to work. It's tough, but just got to play through it and keep working."
NOTES: Gruden said the team is waiting to see if the league hands down any discipline to safety Montae Nicholson, who was arrested for his role in an altercation in December and had the charges dismissed last week.


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Subaru Impreza WRX, hatch, auto., 1998, grey import, assume 250 BHP. Put 6,000 miles on this car in May 2005 during a visit to the UK and France. Before I arrived, the car had been subjected to attempted theft (so much for a tracker as an anti-theft device) so required the screwdriver start method. Trip to a Subaru dealer was needed to get a replacement ignition barrel. Note: a spare key from Subaru can cost an arm and a leg. Also picked up a full size wheel/tyre, but be advised this sticks up proud of the floor level, so shaped H/D foam rubber is required. Although car had been serviced, it was soon clear that almost nothing had been changed. My 2002 sticker was still on the fuel filter, front pads were wafer thin, and air cleaner was clogged. Aren't there any honest car servicing mechanics left in the UK? So on the trip, changed air cleaner, oil filter/engine oil, ammeter/air-con belts, front brake pads, transmission fluid, fuel filter. Quick aside: Why do Motor Factor stores jockeys want registration number (when chassis number would surely be more relevant)? If it's in order to supply the correct parts, it's not infallible, as the oil filter was wrong. They must be getting on to a DVLA site. "Welcome to Police State UK" (works best in German accent). UK-supplied brake pads faded out in less than five minutes of minor-road driving. At 75,000 miles, the autobox had become jerky and a fluid change did not cure it. The small fuel tank (either 50 or 60 litre) started to compromise average speed in drives across France. Regular green petrol has been the lifetime diet of this car, and fuel stops come up every 3.5 hours. With fuel stations few and far between, you need to carry a can, or "pit" as soon as the gauge drops below half. Autoroute petrol stations have problems accepting cash or a non-French card, so getting in and out in less than 10 minutes is a minor miracle. Nevertheless, you can assume at least a 100km/h average even with fuel and meal stops. From a standing start at the tollbooth you are up to 100mph by beginning of the road proper, which is what you need to get clear of lane-swapping idiots. And the higher-speed, two-lane combination of French National routes eliminates the dodders found on British motorways. "For He shall come to judge the quick and the dead." Contrary to accepted wisdom, French are not "mad" drivers, but tend to follow too closely and are not cowed by the prospect of passing a far quicker car. RHD is not such a problem, but Subaru is basically unknown in France, so you might want to pick up servicing spares in UK, before chilling on the food, the wine, the culture. It's hard to break the performance car habit, as this defines what you are, and more importantly what you are not. Namely, someone that can be overawed by a car-on-the-firm so-called executive with an inflated ego and an out-of-control spending habit, but in reality is one salary cheque from personal bankruptcy.


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ABO: The Brandenburg Concertos
Rob Nairn. Photo Pedro Greig.
Author: Bevan Leviston
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra celebrated its 30th anniversary by performing the set of concertos from which the orchestra takes their name, and they did so in fine style.
Before the concert commenced, Paul Dyer, the orchestra's artistic director and co-founder, came on stage for a chat with the audience. He brought with him two of the orchestra's younger members, partly to illustrate how young he was when he stepped on Stage at the Sydney Opera House for that first concert. At that time in Australia, terms such as "authentic", "original" and "period" were commonly used for one-off performances using Baroque instruments or reproductions. But here was Paul Dyer and Bruce Applebaum attempting to form an orchestra at a time before the currently accepted term, HIP (Historically Informed Performance), was even hip. The triumphant results were on full display at Saturday's concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre featuring five of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos.
Concerto No. 4 opened the concert with solo parts for two recorders and violin, and it quickly became apparent how comfortable the performers were with the way Bach plays with conventions and Baroque affects in these concertos. The first movement is often treated as having three equal solo parts playing in the same style to a metronomic beat. However, Melissa Farrow and Mikaela Olberg (recorders) and Shaun Lee-Chen (violin) understood the contrasting styles required. The recorders began their mellifluous duet only to be interrupted from time to time with virtuosic violin flourishes. Surely such flair and technical skill should be enough to impress any young ladies, but they continued with a dignified affettuoso while casually managing to toss off some "unplayable" top f sharps along the way. The recorders carried their dignity into the middle movement before the whole ensemble became in involved in the masterly fugal writing of the final movement.
Already, it was clear that we were in for a special night.
Concerto No. 6 featured the velvety texture of lower strings and the rare opportunity hear two violas as featured soloists. The central movement, played for the most part without keyboard continuo, produced the most intimate music making of the evening.
Performing the Brandenburg Concertos as a set requires several decisions to be made about instrumentation. The double bass or violone part is not composed for the same type of instrument in all six concertos. Fortunately, bassist Rob Nairn was able to accommodate them on the one instrument while at the same time showing exemplary musicianship throughout the night. Similarly, the self-effacing small harpsichord which had been used for the first two works of the night would have been no match for the demands of Concerto No. 5. Paul Dyer's own larger instrument was brought on to tackle that task.
Concerto No. 5 is for solo flute, violin and harpsichord, but part way through the first movement the harpsichord brushes everyone else aside and launches into a giant cadenza. At the time when these works were sent to the Margrave of Brandenburg, Bach had a minor reputation as a composer but a more major one as a performer on harpsichord and organ. This cadenza, which Bach had substituted for an earlier much shorter one, may well have been intended to remind the Margrave that if he employed Bach for his court, he would be getting a top of the line performer. This cadenza was also Paul Dyer's chance to shine and he did not disappoint. Throwing off fistfuls of notes, any imperfections were lost in the relentless forward momentum. In the middle movement, the three soloists displayed a perfectly balanced suavity of style with a whiff of the French court before heading off to the final gigue.
Interval provided the opportunity to ponder other decisions which need to be made for a concert of this nature. Bach had not assembled them with a complete concert in mind and all six makes for a very lengthy evening for both performers and audience. For this occasion, it was Number 2 (the one with solo trumpet) that did not make the cut. Similarly, the director needs to decide in what order to perform the works. For Bach, numbers nearly always have significance, but in this case the concerto numbers do not necessarily imply a performance order. In the end, we found the chosen ordering to be most satisfying.
After interval, the largest forces for the night assembled for Concerto No. 1. The impressive blend, balance and richness of tone provided an ideal commencement to the second half of the concert. The piccolo violin part is often played nowadays on a standard sized violin tuned up to the piccolo tuning. Matt Bruce, however, used the smaller instrument and showed us with his stylish playing why the difference in timbre is worth the trouble. In fact, the natural horns, baroque oboes and bassoons reminded us why it worth the trouble to play on period instruments in the first place. Bach's sound world was different form that of a modern orchestra. Through the second and third movements, solos were traded between piccolo violin, oboe and horn to great effect before all forces re-joined for the final movement.
The concert concluded with the glories of Concerto No. 3. Three groups of three instruments threw themes around between each other like a troupe of polished acrobats. With this orchestra, there was no weak link in the chain, and the energy flowed from the stage into the audience. Bach's manuscript only shows two chords for the second movement, but on this occasion the harpsichord and two string players offered brief improvisatory flourishes before that cadence. The final movement was played (as has become common) at breakneck speed but never exceeding the technical resources of the players.
As the streamers descended on the stage there was an opportunity to reflect on the contribution that Paul Dyer, Bruce Applebaum and the orchestra have made to Australian musical life. From an uncertain but brave beginning 30 years ago, we can now enjoy regular historically informed performances from an orchestra of international standard. Celebrations and streamers are certainly warranted.
Bevan Leviston attended the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's performance of The Brandenburg Concertos at the Melbourne Recital Centre, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall on March 9, 2019.
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What a bliss it is to wander around in cool breeze as a free soul. What else could give you this experience at best besides skateboarding! Indeed, skateboarding is cool stuff, particularly in days when the weather is merely worth enjoying. However, choosing the best skateboard is no less than a headache. Mainly when you are an amateur at skateboarding, you have to be extremely careful. One wrong choice and you will end up with a terrible skating experience alongside some injuries.
Are you stuck in the middle while choosing a skateboard for you?
Don't worry if you are stuck in the middle of making an appropriate skateboard purchase. With an experience of 5 years, I can guide you to select the best skateboard within a reasonable price range. The best skateboard essentially comprises of the durable parts, including the wheels, trucks, bearings and the deck. Make sure you choose a skateboard from a trusted manufacturer. Go for a skateboard that has the best customer reviews and ratings as compared to the thousands of other skateboards.
What Size Skateboard Do You Need?
While you go out for shopping the best skateboard, the first thing you look for is the skateboard deck. You can buy a cruiser, a shortboard (old school), longboard, or anything like that. However, there is one more factor for you to consider – the width of the deck.
Maybe this is the first time you are reading about the technicalities of a skateboard. So you may wonder what a skateboard deck is. If that is the case, then let us tell you that the deck is simply the skateboard itself. Precisely, it is that long flat board upon which you stand.
You can find a plethora of skateboards in the market, all flaunting with different colors, sizes, shapes, and weight. These skateboards decks, though quite variable in size, are usually available within a range of 7 to 10 inches in length. Most skateboard decks are made from bamboo, seven-ply wood, resin, plastic, or carbon fiber. You can choose any of the skateboards depending upon your preference for material, and the place where you will be skating.
Besides, you may wish to consider the following features before finalizing a skateboard deck.
Width – Most skateboards lie between 7.5 to 8.25 inches in width. The choice of appropriate width of the deck depends upon the rider's preference and riding style. A widerdeck remains the preferred choice for bigger riders who intend to skate the ramps or vert ramps. Whereas, the usual street skaters choose skateboards with smaller decks. To get the best skateboard for you, you must consider the width more than the length while purchasing.
Mounting Holes – The skateboards have some pre-drilled holes for the attachment of skateboard trucks. The mounting holes are present in two pairs of 4 holes at both ends of the deck that is, near the tail and the nose.
Wheelbase – The distance between the inner mounting holes at both ends of the deck is the wheelbase. Usually, this distance lies between 13 and 15 inches. Depending on your riding style, you can choose a skateboard with your desired wheelbase size.
Tail and nose of the board – Distinguishing between the nose and the tail of a skateboard is usually tricky. However, for most decks, the end with a relatively larger kick is the nose. And, the other side where the kick is mellower is the tail. Most skateboards will let you know about these parts with some graphical aids.
Length of a skateboard – By length, we refer to the overall distance from the tip of the deck's nose to the tip of its tail. Again, it wholly depends on your choice and expertise on skating that how long you require your skateboard to be. You can choose the board from any length ranging from 28 to 32 inches.
Ply – A skateboard usually is made of ply, particularly, seven plies. At a glance, you may not view the ply. But you can identify it by looking at the side of the skateboard, where you see thin layers of maple coating. These layers of the wood add robustness to the overall skateboard.
Concavity – From the center, between the tail and the nose, the sides of the skateboard slightly turn upwards in a concave manner. This peculiar shape helps the rider to have enhanced control on the board.
What Are The Different Sizes Of Skateboard Decks?
While you are out to choose the best skateboard for you, you will come across the skateboards with various deck sizes and widths. If you are a novice in this domain, then you should focus on the width of the deck, instead of its length or any other features. Try selecting a deck having a diameter that goes well with your size, skating expertise and style, and other choices.
Your desired skateboard will be falling in one of the following sizes.
Micro Deck (6.5″-6.75″ x 27.2″-27.6″) – This size goes well for children of age 5 years or less. Mainly, it is suitable for the riders who are less than 3'5″ tall, and whose shoe size is 3 or less.
Mini Deck (7.0″ x 28″) – For the riders 6 to 8 years of age, having a height ranging from 3'5″ to 4'4″, and a shoe size between 4 and 6, mini-deck skateboards are a perfect fit.
Mid-size Deck (7.3″ x 29″) – For skaters falling in the age group of 9-12 years, with a height of 4'5″ to 5'2″, and having a shoe size of 7 or 8, mid-size decks come in as the best skateboard choice.
Full-size Deck (widths >7.5″) – For the skaters older than 13 years of age, and who are taller than 5'3″ having a shoe size of 9 and above, the full-size decks are an appropriate fit. You can further select your desired full-size deck based according to the following width criteria.
7.5″ to 8″ of width – Suitable for adult riders who prefer street skating and other technical stunts.
8.0″ to 8.25″ of diameters – For skating on pools, parks, and ramps.
Widths larger than 8.25″ – For riders preferring cruising, verts, or going old school.
Regardless of whatever skateboard you choose, it will eventually undergo wear and tear. So, while selecting the best skateboard for you, be ready to get it replaced after a while. After you see any signs of splitting, or imbalance in the wheels, get yourself a new skateboard.
The KPC Pro Skateboard is a unique product by Krown that proves to be the best fit for most skaters. The size of its deck measures 8.0″ x 32″, which goes well with riders that are more expert. In fact, the KPC Series Pro Skateboard is desirable for anyone who is looking for an upgraded version of rookie variants. This Pro skateboard flaunts with a contemporary concave design that provides comfort to the rider while skating.
The board is assembled professionally by the makers. Most Krown skateboards are boxed assembled, ready for you to ride on. This Rookie skateboard model comprises heavy-duty metal trucks – precisely, 5.0 aluminum trucks, along with 52mm high-rebound 99A urethane wheels, and Abec 7 precision speed bearings. Moreover, it has got Phillips high-tensile head mount hardware with a black 80 grit grip tape. This skateboard bears all the top-rated components that are the desired choice for the skate riders globally.
The makers of this beautiful product, Krown, stepped into the industry with a revolutionary skateboard featuring topnotch quality and an affordable price tag. Krown is undoubtedly credited to bridge the gap between the average level $20 skateboards and the pro skateboards worth $150. Most big box retail boards featured plastic wheels that couldn't provide adequate rolling. Today, after 20 years of its tireless efforts and experience, Krown has thrived to offer a price-point skateboard to the consumers. It has succeeded to provide a skateboard that bears premium quality components at an affordable price tag. This distinctive trait has made Krown succeed in this market niche of longboards, skateboards, helmets, pads, and some tools. Krown skateboard can prove to be the best skateboard for all beginner and intermediate level skate riders.
Designed specifically for the beginners, the POSITIV Team brings in a fantastic skateboard featuring highest robustness against the wear and tear brought by the learners. In fact, they have not confined their expertise to just one best skateboard; instead, they have come up with an entire range of skateboards to entertain the consumers.
The team is backed by some creative geniuses, Rodney Jones, Sandro Dias, and Carlos De Andrade, led by Andy MacDonald. These freaks joined hands to present the most affordable and innovative skateboards for the newbies, rejuvenating their learning experience.
The Spring 2012 Digital Series complete skateboards bear the most perfect decks manufactured according to the specification standards of Skate One. It makes use of the skateboard specs of its proprietary AirLam.
POSITIV skateboards usually comprise of maple and with hard birch. Moreover, it has got multiple plies glued together with waterproof stuff, and sealed to ensure resistance to moisture. The bottom of the boards is coated with SST slide treatment for improvised slide lengths. Also, these boards flaunt POSITIV trucks with MiniLogo bearings.
Here comes another board that competes well to be listed as the best skateboard. The Quest Super Cruiser Longboard Skateboard certainly favors the new riders who want to learn skating using a durable board. This Quest skateboard brags about with its affordable price, important components and artistic design.
This unique skateboard comprises original bamboo with multi-ply hardwood maple that is designed and shaped to bring a worth-cherishing ride to the skater. This hard material makes the deck quite stiff. Only sometimes, there can be a slight bent upon standing.
Talking about its components, The Quest skateboard bears Abec 7 bearings, seven-ply Superflex bamboo and maple deck, and 7″ metal aluminum trucks.
Predominantly, these skateboards can be considered as longboard with a length of 44 inches. These boards are the best choice for pro riders too. Quest has undoubtedly brought a revolutionary uplift in the world of surf, skate, and snowboarding, by bringing in the most innovative technology with state-of-the-art components.
Penny Australia Skateboard comes in as the next best skateboarding our list. It is a beautiful 22-inch skateboard bearing the classic nonslip deck. The skateboard provides you with a smooth ride with 83A wheels that work best for mini-cruise skaters.
Besides, it bears Abec7 stainless steel bearings for increased robustness. Whereas, it has got soft wheels that ensure a smooth ride even on the sidewalk cracks.
To provide more convenience to the consumers, particularly regarding repair and maintenance, the manufacturers offer a lifetime warranty on this product. What else can you assume from a product besides quality, affordability, and lifetime warranty!
The Penny complete skateboard flaunts a unique design that reminds us of the 1970s. Its design seems like a retro replication from what skateboards have been derived. The minimalist design of this skateboard makes it perfect for cruising on the way. Regardless of wherever you go, this Penny skateboard accompanies you well on your ride. If you are going to school, you can swiftly keep it inside your locker owing to its small size.
Another worth buying product by Powell-Peralta is this finely assembled skateboard that comes in complete assemblage and great quality. Like always, once again this brand has maintained its prestige by providing a durable product featuring impressive components.
The skateboard is pretty cheap in price but great in quality. Being a beginner, you will find it a reasonable pick in comparison to other low quality expensive skateboards. It's definitely a smart choice for beginners as well as price conscious advance riders.
Coming to the design of the board, it has a concave deck which is ideal for tricks. Slightly upward folds from front and back end allow the riders to get their feet locked on the board and perform impressive tricks. Wheels are also smaller which keeps the board closer to the ground so you may jump and twist the board easily. Aside from the size of the wheels and trucks, their material is also quite durable and perfectly suitable for performing advance level drills.
This skateboard can withstand up to 200 pounds weight with an additional pressure shock. Usually decks break or bend from the middle due to excessive shocks resulted from jumps but it's not the case with this Powell Peralta model. Each component is made up of durable material to bear the compression and stress released during advance level trick attempts.
Trucks may require frequent lubrication to perform better in long run.
Though we have picked out the best five skateboards for you, based on their performance, quality, robustness, and price. If you feel your desired product is not in the list, click on the below link to find some more options for you.
Skateboarding can be an enjoyable experience as you set off for various long and short rides. The only thing you should take care of is that the one you have or buy is the best skateboard for you. Considering the size, resistance, quality of components, price, and customer reviews, you can pick up the right option for you. After reaching this point of the article, we are sure you would have learned what to look for before spending your money on a skateboard. To help you narrow down your choice, we have picked up the five best skateboards that could undoubtedly be your desired board. Enjoy your rides!
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