Every Java developer use each day classes from the JRE, there are some most used classes like String and Array and others less known like Corba ones. In this article we will discuss about some JRE facts that can be helpful to know.
For that we will analyze the rt.jar package from the JRE 7 with JArchitect to go deep inside it , and to query its code base using CQLinq.
Imagine you ask two developers to declare a class which has one method doing calculation from a file as entry.
What happen if we want to get data from ByteArrayInputStream or StringBufferInputStream?
The declaration of A don't allow us to do that unless we change the declaration of the calculate method. However no problem occurs when we use the B class, indeed calculate take as parameter InputStream and can accept any class inheriting from InputStream.
As conclusion the B class protect from changes because it use abstract class instead of the concrete class.
And to have a better idea of classes concerned, let's visualize the result in the metric view.
The treemap view provides a useful way to represent the result of CQLinq request, so we can see visually the types concerned by the request.
As we can observe many classes are concerned by the last CQLinq query, so the JRE is designed to help you to protect your code from changes by using interfaces and abstract classes, and it's better to check as possible if a class implements an interface or inherit from an abstract class.
Basically, an object is immutable if its state doesn't change once the object has been created. Consequently, a class is immutable if its instances are immutable.
There is one killer argument for using immutable objects: It dramatically simplifies concurrent programming. Think about it, why does writing proper multithreaded programming is a hard task? Because it is hard to synchronize threads accesses to resources (objects or others OS things). Why it is hard to synchronize these accesses? Because it is hard to guarantee that there won't be race conditions between the multiple write accesses and read accesses done by multiple threads on multiple objects. What if there are no more write accesses? In other words, what if the state of the objects threads are accessing, doesn't change? There is no more need for synchronization!
The good news is that many classes are immutable, however String is not in the list despite of it's the well-known immutable class of the JRE. Why this is the case?
The reason is that String contains a not final field named hash that can be modified by the public hashCode() method, but even of the existence of this field the String still immutable, and you can refer to this link to have more details why?
The JRE is designed to protect you as possible in the case of multithreading programming.
Generics are a facility of generic programming that was added to the Java programming language in 2004 as part of J2SE 5.0. They allow a type or method to operate on objects of various types while providing compile-time type safety. A common use of this feature is when using a Java Collection that can hold objects of any type, to specify the specific type of object stored in it.
To enforce type safety prefers using generic collections instead of the classic ones.
A program element annotated @Deprecated is one that programmers are discouraged from using, typically because it is dangerous, or because a better alternative exists.
The good news is that only a few types are deprecated, what makes the JRE cleaner.
Even if 437 are concerned, it represents only 0.2% of all methods. And many of them are from the awt package.
The single responsibility principle states that a class should have one, and only one, reason to change. Such a class is said to be cohesive. A high LCOM value generally pinpoints a poorly cohesive class. There are several LCOM metrics. The LCOM takes its values in the range [0-1]. The LCOMHS (HS stands for Henderson-Sellers) takes its values in the range [0-2]. Note that the LCOMHS metric is often considered as more efficient to detect non-cohesive types.
Only few types have this problem, and for some of them it just due to a not cleaned code like for the BootstrapServer class, which have a not used field named orb. and because its the only field the class is considered poorly cohesive.
If a class is very complex, there's more chance that it will be less stable due to bugs generated by the complexity, and the classes using them have to protect their self by not using them directly and use instead if possible interface or abstract class.
We can improve the last CQLinq query and add two other infos: the number of types using them and a flag to know if there's any interface or abstract class that can we use instead of the concrete classes.
Many of them have an interface or abstract class, which is a good thing to protect your code from complex types.
The JRE classes are maybe the most used in the java world, they must be well designed and implemented, it's a good idea to take a look inside a JRE and discover how they are implemented, it can help to have a cleaner source code.


"I started working at St. Michael's Hospital and that's how I came to know the Sisters. The Sisters of St. Joseph were a part of the hospital. Sister Helena saw me one day and asked how I was. I told her I was worried, that my contract was ending soon and I really needed a full-time job. 'God will provide,' she said. 'Let's pray.' She held my hand and we prayed. And lo and behold, three months later, I got the full time job."
Eva remembers the next invitation. Ursula, a co-worker, invited her to attend a CSJ Associates' meeting.
"Something was missing in my life. I knew that I wanted to be part of a group. I knew it would enrich my life."
She noticed how things were done. First, the group prayed together. Sharing followed. Finally, the group discussed their plans for upcoming events and projects. She was pleased with the combination of spiritual, social, sharing and outreach.
"Whatever I say, whatever I do, being an associate remains at the back of my mind. It reminds me to be compassionate and understanding."
She finds the experience of being an associate very enriching spiritually. She appreciates the retreats and the outreach functions. Her group has supported several ministries. She herself is a Eucharistic minister at her church.
"This is what I am looking for in my life. Everybody is included, everybody is loveable, everybody prays for everyone. Being an immigrant can be lonely. The group felt like my family."


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Q: how to Auto Create Invoice & Auto Validate Invoice when sale order gets confirmed in odoo 'How to Auto transfer delivery/picking while confirming sale quotation.
Auto Create Invoice & Auto Validate Invoice when sale order gets confirmed in odoo.'

A: Solution 1:
Just override the method under CONFIRM button of sale.order and write the logic of creating invoice and validate it.
Example:
def action_confirm(self):
    """Your Logic"""

Solution 2:
Use Odoo's Automated Actions on record update and run your custom python script.

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Q: getting input from user in 2d array #include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <ctype.h>
#define N 10
#define TEMPSIZE 1024

int DiagSum(int **p, int sizearray) {
    int sum=0;
    for (int i = 0; i < sizearray; i++) {
        for (int j = 0; j < sizearray; j++) {
            if (j == i) {
                sum = sum + p[i][j];
            }
        }
    }
    return sum;
}

int SizeArray(int **p) {
    int i;
    for (i = 0; i < TEMPSIZE; i++) {
        if (p[i] == ' ' || p[i]=='\t')
            i++;
    }
    return p[i];
}
void main() {
    int **p;
    int input;
    int sizear=0;
    int i, j, counter = 0;

    p = (int**)malloc(N * sizeof(int*));
    for (j = 0; j < N; j++)
        p[j] = (int*)malloc(N * sizeof(int));
    while ((input = getchar()) != EOF || input != '\n') {
        if (input == ' ' || input == '\t')
            continue;
        input = input - '0';
        sizear = SizeArray(p);
        for (i = 0; i < sizear; i++)
        {
            for (j = 0; j < sizear; j++)
            {
                p[i][j] = input - '0';
                counter++;
            }
        }
    if (counter > sizear*sizear) {
        printf("you've entered too many numbers \n");
    }
    else if (counter < sizear*sizear) {
        printf("you've entered not enough numbers \n");
    }
    for (i = 0; i < sizear; i++)
    {
        for (j = 0; j < sizear; j++)
        {
            printf("%c ", p[i][j]);
        }
    }
}

COMPLETELY stuck. My assignment asks me to get input from user, only one line. It will consist of the size of the matrix (n*n) and that would be the first number in that line, and the numbers that will be in it. for example: 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. 3 (first number)-rows and column, the numbers follow will be the numbers inside the matrix. First mistake and most important is not being able to extract that first number that would be the array size, second is probably the bad input into the matrix. How should I fix it?

A: #include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <ctype.h>
#define TEMPSIZE 1024

int DiagSum(int **p, int sizearray) {
    int sum=0;
    for (int i = 0; i < sizearray; i++) {
        for (int j = 0; j < sizearray; j++) {
            if (j == i) {
                sum = sum + p[i][j];
            }
        }
    }
    return sum;
}

void main() {
    int **p;
    char input[TEMPSIZE] = {0};
    int sizear=0;
    int i, j, counter = 0;

    //get input string(size no more than 1024)
    fgets(input, TEMPSIZE, stdin);

    //get array size
    char* str = strstr(input, " ");
    if(str == 0)
    return;
    str[0] = 0;
    str++;
    sizear = atoi(input);

    if(sizear <= 0)
    return;

    //create array
    p = (int**)calloc(sizear, sizeof(int*));
    for (j = 0; j < sizear; j++)
    {
        p[j] = (int*)calloc(sizear, sizeof(int));
    }

    //fill array with input
    for (i = 0; i < sizear; i++)
    {
        for (j = 0; j < sizear; j++)
        {
            char* temp = strstr(str, " ");
            if(temp == 0)
            {
                p[i][j] = atoi(str);
                counter++;
                goto end;
            }
            temp[0] = 0;
            p[i][j] = atoi(str);
            str = temp + 1;
            counter++;
        }
    }

end:
    if (counter > sizear*sizear) {
        printf("you've entered too many numbers \n");
    }
    else if (counter < sizear*sizear) {
        printf("you've entered not enough numbers \n");
    }
    for (i = 0; i < sizear; i++)
    {
        for (j = 0; j < sizear; j++)
        {
            printf("%d ", p[i][j]);
        }
    }

    //free memory
    for (j = 0; j < sizear; j++)
    {
        free(p[j]);
    }
    free(p);
}

I think above code will help you!


A function (method, operator, property) body contains some statements that are used to interrupt the sequential execution of a program. Some of them contain blocks which also have nested statements.
do-while Simple loop statement, evaluated at the bottom.
for Loop statement that provides initialization and increment clauses.
fornum Loop statement that executes a finite number of iterations and has autoincrement.
foreach Loop used for enumerating elements.
continue Immediate transfer of control to the next loop iteration.
goto Unconditional transfer of control to a label.


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http://currentcites.org/2019/cc19.30.12.html
Contributors: Peter Hirtle, Leo Robert Klein, Roy Tennant
Editor's Note: It's the last day of the year, as well as the decade, and it's traditional to look back and also to look forward. Looking back, we're closing in on 30 years of publishing Current Cites, without fail every month. This is even more amazing considering none of the people who worked on this publication over the years ever received a dime for it. Our publishing history on the Internet is only slightly shorter than that of TidBits, which holds the title of the longest continuously published Internet publication.
Looking forward, the end of our 30th year of publication in July seems like a fitting time for me to step down as Editor and Publisher. I retired over a year ago, and I find my focus on libraries flagging. I don't read the publications I used to read, and I'm more focused on other pursuits, of which I have plenty. So in the early part of 2020 I will be sending out notes to key electronic discussions to see if anyone wants to take it over. If no one steps forward, we will close out our last year with our July issue. I'm OK with whatever happens. See you in the New Year!
Breeding, Marshall. "Overdrive's New Owners: What it Means" American Libraries (31 December 2019)(https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/overdrives-new-owners-what-means/). - Leading library technology consultant and speaker Marshall Breeding assesses the potential impact of one library content provider (KKR, which owns RBmedia, one of the major suppliers of audiobooks to libraries) buying another (OverDrive, the largest digital content provider to libraries). Announced just a week ago, there is not much that is known except that Steve Potash, the current CEO of OverDrive, will continue in that role. Breeding notes some potential downsides (such as consolidation, as fewer competitors can lead to higher prices), but also some potential upsides (such as new opportunities for development and innovation that are more difficult at smaller scales). In the end, it's perhaps this sentence that best sums it all up: "For libraries, much is at stake." Indeed. This will bear watching in the coming year. - RT
Dora, Mallikarjun, and H. Anil Kumar. "National and International Trends in Library and Information Science Research : A Comparative Review of the Literature " IFLA Journal (December 2019)(https://doi.org/10.1177/0340035219886610). - What better way to conclude the year than with a study on 'trends in LIS research'? Earlier studies were collected using search terms like 'research trends' and 'subject trends' in library science. The authors then go over the results focusing on a dozen or more countries, everywhere from India to Iran and the U.S. - LRK
Howard, Jennifer. "The Complicated Role of the Modern Public Library: Something for Everyone" Humanities: The Magazine of the National Endowment for the Humanities (7 October 2019)(https://www.neh.gov/article/complicated-role-modern-public-library). - In anticipation of the forthcoming documentary Free for All: Inside the Public Library, Jennifer Howard takes a look at the current nature of public libraries. There is little here that will be of news to people in the field, but it is a readable reminder of the wide range of activities that are occurring in libraries and their important role in society. As Skye Patrick, director of the Los Angeles County Library system, notes, "Libraries are not about books, they're about people." - PH
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Where does South Africa rank based on the human capital the average child can expect to achieve?
30 October 2022 by Africa Check
The World Bank's Human Capital Index measures "the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18". It expresses this as a value between zero and one. An economy in which the average worker achieves both full health and full education potential will score a valu...
Is it true that South Africans drink more alcohol than any other African country?
Department of Social Development: National Drug Master Plan 2019 to 2024
The per capita consumption of alcohol in South Africa is 11 litres. This ranks in the top 20 per-capita alcohol consumptions worldwide for individuals drinking alcohol and is the highest consumption in Africa. ...
What is South Africa's infant mortality rate?
Stats SA Mid-year population estimates 2022
The infant mortality rate for 2022 is estimated at 24.3 per 1,000 live births. ...
What is the life expectancy in South Africa?
Life expectancy at birth for 2022 is estimated at 60 years for males and 65.6 years for females. ...
How does South Africa's obesity rate compare globally?
World Obesity Atlas 2022
The World Obesity Atlas presents data for every country based on their current and predicted levels of obesity. According to the Atlas's 2022 report, one in three South African adults is predicted to be obese by 2030. South Africa is ranked 13th out of the top 20 countries according to the report. ...
What is the leading natural cause of death in South Africa?
Mortality and Causes of Death 2018 (Statistics South Africa)
Tuberculosis was the leading underlying natural cause of death from 2016 to 2018, according to Statistics South Africa's 2018 Mortality and Causes of Death report. ...
How many HIV-positive people live in South Africa?
02 September 2022 by Africa Check
Mid-year population estimates 2022
About 8.5 million people in the country are HIV positive. This is according to Statistics SA's 2022 mid-year population estimates report. ...
What are the leading unnatural causes of death in South Africa?
Assault (15%) and transport accidents (11.5%) were among the leading unnatural causes of death in 2017.Note that insufficient detail on death notification forms affects this data.Related: Africa's leading causes of death in 2016...
Are there fewer overall deaths in South Africa during the coronavirus pandemic?
29 May 2020 by Africa Check
Report on weekly deaths in South Africa (South African Medical Research Council)
The Burden of Disease Research Unit of the South African Medical Research Council has been using information from the National Population Register and historical data from 2018 and 2019 to estimate the number of deaths that could be expected during 2020. They compare it with deaths registered during...


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Seriously, you just do it, and they will be comfortable with it. Ol can sleep anywhere, and it's so very nice! Go forth in to the world and your kid will love it.
I endorse this plan of action, and would like to do the same, even though we have 0 kids now or in the works. I'd just like to get out of town more, and will use you + bebe as inspiration!
We're open to anyone who wants to come and visit, after month one. I'm reserving month one for learning how to be a parent. After that, I'll have read the whole manual, and will be ready.
We did this with our daughter from the get go. Car travel is more of an issue but when we visited relatives in Portland she enjoyed the flight and the food (in Portland, yay food).
I think it's a great idea. We used to take Sebastian everywhere as a baby, up until he was about two years old. After that (when Ollie was a few months old) it got much harder – Sebastian started becoming a lot les cooperative and it's much more logistically complex to take two children out, for some reason.
The furthest afield we've taken the two of them is to Melbourne, and that actually worked out pretty well. I'm not sure how long it'll be before we get to travel anywhere now that we have four!?


Objective: The aim of this study was to establish high-quality, valid standards to improve surgical care of the older adult.
Background: The aging population increases demand for high-quality surgical care. Building upon prior guidelines, quality indicators, and pilot projects, the Coalition for Quality in Geriatric Surgery (CQGS) includes 58 diverse stakeholder organizations committed to improving geriatric surgery.
Methods: Using a modified RAND-UCLA Appropriateness Methodology, 44 of 58 CQGS Stakeholders twice rated validity (primary outcome) and feasibility for 308 standards, ranging from goals and decision-making, pre-operative assessment and optimization, perioperative and postoperative care, to transitions of care beyond the acute care hospital.
Results: Three hundred six of 308 (99%) standards were rated as valid to improve quality of geriatric surgery. There were 4 sections. Section 1 included 157 (57%) standards and focused on goals and decision-making, preoperative optimization, and transitions into and out of the hospital. Section 2 included 84 (27.3%) standards focused on in-hospital care, across the immediate preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. Section 3 included 59 (19.1%) standards about program management, including personnel and committee structure, credentialing, and education. Section 4 included 8 (2.6%) standards establishing overarching concepts for data collection and patient follow-up. Two hundred ninety of 308 standards (94.2%) were rated as feasible; 18 (5.8%) were rated as uncertain in feasibility.
Conclusions: CQGS Stakeholders rated the vast majority of standards of care as highly valid (99%) and feasible (94%) for improving the quality of surgical care provided to older adults. Future work will focus on a pilot phase to better understand and address challenges to implementation of the standards.
‡‡University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Surgery, Los Angeles, CA.
Reprints: Marcia M. Russell, MD, FACS, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Surgery, 10833 Le Conte Ave. 72-227 CHS, Los Angeles, CA 90095. E-mail: mrussell@mednet.ucla.edu.
Annals of Surgery267(2):280-290, February 2018.


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"He Was Decidedly the Best General Officer From Our State"
Posted on May 12, 2014 by Phill Greenwalt
Another installment of the "Tales From the Tombstone" series in conjunction with the 150th Anniversary of the Overland Campaign
Brigadier Genera Junius Daniel
Hailing from Halifax, North Carolina, miles from the Virginia-North Carolina border, Junius Daniel led a privileged life. Hailing from a distinguished family–maternal side from an old Virginia family and father from a wealthy and politically active North Carolina family–the young Junius was educated in the state capital, Raleigh.
As most young Southerners with a yearning for the military, he sought an appointment to West Point which he achieved by the top political persona, President James Polk himself, in 1846. Daniel, entering the following autumn, would graduate 33rd out of 42 in the West Point Class of 1851.
He would continue in the United States military through the south and west until the outbreak of the American Civil War, when he turned down a commission from the state of Louisiana–where he was serving at the time–and returned to his native North Carolina.
Elected as colonel of the 4th North Carolina, a one-year service regiment. In 1862 in command of a brigade his command was transferred to Virginia, where it served around Petersburg and Drewry's Bluff. In September that year Daniel was promoted to brigadier general.
In the reshuffling after the Battle of Chancellorsville, Daniel's Brigade was assigned to Robert Rodes's Division of Richard Ewell's Second Corps. The brigade suffered tremendously during the attacks on July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg.
At the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Daniel's Brigade was positioned near where the Mule Shoe entrenchments started to reconnect with the rest of the Confederate entrenchments. In these lines with that of fellow Tar Heel, Stephen Ramseur's Brigade to their right Daniel was mortally wounded when a Minie ball pierced his abdomen.
Removed to a field hospital, Daniel died the next day and was taken back to his hometown of Halifax.
The Daniels' Grave Sites in the Old Churchyard, Halifax, North Carolina
In a fitting testimony to Daniel was given by fellow Tar Heel and officer in the Army of Northern Virginia;
"He was decidedly the best general officer from our state."
Hefty praise considering all the generals that served the Confederacy that hailed from North Carolina!
Grimes candidly admitted that his own brigadier general star was probably gained at the expense of Daniel but honestly admitted "I would for the sake of the country always remained in the status quo than the country should have lost his services." Grimes later named a son in the late-Daniel's honor.
Brig. Gen. Junius Daniel's grave, with the setting sun casting shadows
Yet, with the continued slaughter at Spotsylvania Daniel became another of Lee's veteran brigade commanders passed from the scene. The list now included, John M. Jones, Leroy Stafford, Micah Jenkins, Abner Perrin, and now Junius Daniel.
The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia was being bled dried from the top and bottom and the Overland Campaign, on May 12th, was just over a week old.
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A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Ms. Jumoke Akinjide, who is being prosecuted for an alleged fraud of N650m, has disowned five extrajudicial statements which she made to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in 2016. Her lawyer, Mr. Olusegun Williams, resisted the move by the anti-graft agency to tender the statements in evidence against Akinjide before the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday.Williams contended that the statements were obtained from Akinjide under duress and inducement.
A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Ms. Jumoke Akinjide, who is being prosecuted for an alleged fraud of N650m, has disowned five extrajudicial statements which she made to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in 2016.
Her lawyer, Mr. Olusegun Williams, resisted the move by the anti-graft agency to tender the statements in evidence against Akinjide before the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday.
Williams contended that the statements were obtained from Akinjide under duress and inducement.
He urged the court to order a trial-within-trial to test the voluntariness of the statements.
"The 3rd defendant also made statements to the EFCC and we shall be contending that the statements were made under inducement and subsequently threat of incarceration. I will, therefore, align myself with the position of my learned colleagues for the 2nd and 3rd defendants," Oladeji told Justice Muslim Hassan.
Following the contention by the defense lawyers, the judge ordered a trial-within-trial. Akinjide, Adeseun, and Otiti are being tried on 24 count charges of money laundering.
The EFCC accused them of collecting N650m from a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, in the build-up to the 2015 general elections.
The anti-graft agency claimed that they ought to have "reasonably known that the money formed part of proceeds of an unlawful act," adding that they handled it without going through any financial institution in contravention of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act.
It said they acted contrary to Section 18(a) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2012, and were liable to punishment under Section 15(3) and 4 of the same Act.
But upon their arraignment on January 16, 2018, they pleaded not guilty and the court ordered a trial.
At a point, they mooted the idea of plea bargain but later abandoned it as they could not reach an agreement with the EFCC. During the trial-within-trial on Monday, the EFCC called the leader of its Special Task Force 4, which investigated Akinjide and others, Usman Zakari, as a witness.
Led in evidence by the prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo, Zakari said he was surprised at the claim by Akinjide's lawyer that the ex-minister was induced to make the five statements she made to the EFCC.
The investigator said, "I'm surprised. The 1st defendant (Akinjide), when she reported to our office, she came along with Barrister Olusegun Williams and her husband. I was the one that interviewed the 1st defendant. During the course of the interview, the payment receipt of the N650m, which the defendant signed at Fidelity Bank, was shown to her and she volunteered to react in writing regarding the payment receipt. There and then, I instructed my subordinate, Tosin Owobo, to caution her. And I read the cautionary words to her, which she understood same."
Zakari said after writing the statement Akinjide appended her signature after which her lawyer, Williams also signed, stating that the statements were obtained from Akinjide in his presence.
He said it was after this that she was granted an administrative bail, with her husband standing as the surety.
"The statements of the 1st defendant of the 9th of August, 2016, August 25, 2016, 21st November 2016, December 2, 2016 and December 15, 2016 were voluntarily given by the 1st defendant; also, the statements are devoid of threat, inducement and promise," Zakari said.
He added that after the statements were obtained neither Akinjide nor Williams lodged a complaint of any foul play with the EFCC authorities. The court admitted the statements, Akinjide's bail application and bail bond as exhibits for identification. The statements of Adeseun and Otiti were equally admitted for identification. The judge adjourned till April 23 and 24, 2018 for the continuation of trial.
Earlier at the proceedings, Zakari, who appeared as the second prosecution witness in the main trial, narrated to the court how the EFCC arrested Adeseun in Ibadan and brought him to Lagos for interrogation.
He said at the time, Akinjide was out of the country and was sent a letter of invitation, which was replied by her lawyer, Williams.
He said following her return from abroad, Akinjide came to the EFCC's office accompanied by Williams.
"During the course of that interview, the 1st defendant was confronted with the payment receipt, which she also confirmed the name, the address and the signature on Exhibit P1," Zakari stated.
In the charges, the EFCC claimed that Akinjide gave a cash sum of N107.4m to Otti and N134.4m to Adeseun out of the N650m on March 26, 2015.
She also allegedly gave N26.5m cash to one Ayoka Lawani; N56.4m to one Alhaji Kunmi Mustapha; N28.6m to one Honourable Muraina Ajibola; N16m to one Honourable Yinka Taiwo and N10.7m to one Prince Ayuba.
Counsel for the EFCC, Oyedepo, said the cash payments exceeded the threshold stipulated by the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2012.


VERY cool, JR! Much more even than the high expectations the mere thumbnail gave me -- have you often noticed different effects/reactions to size, or is it my poor old eyes and warped brain? Yesterday I wrote a blog on Alan and me, and I see that this is carrying me away again; so check later this evening wherever one finds blogs. I know how to find mine, and that�s about it. I finish and don�t see it again unless I enter from my own FAA site!
I guess this is about one of my only political type pieces. Everyone is talking and yet, no one is listening to the other(hence-no ears).


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Bonus Episode: 2 Trauma Therapists Talking
Therapy Chat host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C chatted with friend and colleague Deb Del Vecchio Scully, LPC, a trauma therapist in Connecticut who specializes in helping people affected by communal trauma. Deb has supported survivors of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 as well as the Newtown, Connecticut community affected by the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Laura and Deb talk about this concept of communal trauma and how the trauma of a mass tragedy is shared among community members. Listen to Laura and Deb discussing how we often think we aren't affected by trauma, when it actually is impacting us, and sometimes we don't recognize the symptoms. Deb talks about what she does for self care to overcome the effects of trauma exposure through work and in life. Deb shares information about her new program addressing the foundational elements of wellness. Host Laura Reagan also shares the details of the new trauma therapist community she has created to help trauma therapists be well and continue the work for years to come.
As always, please visit iTunes to leave a rating and review and subscribe to Therapy Chat so you will receive the latest episodes as soon as they're released!
Information on Deb's course can be found at: http://vitallifesoulutions.com
Learn more about Laura Reagan's Trauma Therapist Community: http://laurareaganlcswc.com/join/
Therapy Chat website: http://therapychatpodcast.com


User experience(UX) has been at the forefront of the design world for the last few years, but what is it and what can you do to make your applications and websites more user friendly? At this session, you can expect to gain an understanding of the UX core disciplines and learn how to incorporate UX thought and strategy into your creative process.
User experience(UX) has come to the forefront of the design world over the last 5-10 years. As the internet and its content have evolved, we're asking now more than ever about user goals when they visit the websites and software we create.
UX terms like Information Architecture, Interaction Design, and Research are regularly thrown around, but what are they and how does it impact a site and product?
This talk will define UX and it's sub-disciplines to bring understanding to what UX is. Practical deliverables will be shared in an effort to give attendees something that they can begin to implement into their process.


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Paul McCartney, Press Releases
PAUL McCARTNEY: "Come On To Me" (Official Video)
"Come On To Me" (Official Video)
Over the past week, Paul has introduced us to three nightshift workers who all share a love of dancing to 'Come On To Me', the latest track to be taken from his new studio album 'Egypt Station' (Capitol Records).
We've met Fred "Little Freddie" Maxwell (#COTMTeamFred) who loves hijacking the in-store sound system at the department store where he works as a security guard; Ali Almohri (#COTMTeamAli) who works at his family's food truck hoping that one day the young woman he has a crush on will notice he's looking for more than just casual conversation; and Elsa Morales (#COTMTeamElsa) who works two jobs to support her family whilst still managing to radiate good energy and be the epitome of positivity.
Little Freddie
Ali Almohri
Elsa Morales
Today Paul reveals the official video for 'Come On To Me', bringing together all three stories / dance routines. Watch here – https://youtu.be/mSU4O7FzrRU
It may be a surprise to hear that Fred, Ali and Elsa are not professional dancers / actors – they were found by director TG Herrington, getting their acting debuts by sheer force of enthusiasm.
Paul now invites fans to film themselves dancing to 'Come On To Me' and to post videos to Instagram and Twitter using #COTMChallenge.
Currently on his worldwide Freshen Up Tour, Paul returns to the U.S in May 2019 for a string of U.S. shows beginning in New Orleans, LA.
Egypt Station was released in September and saw Paul score his first US #1 album in 36 years.
Luscious Jackson, Press Releases
Jill Cunniff of Luscious Jackson Lyric and Word Paintings September 20-23 Exhibit Draws Hundreds More Than a Dozen Paintings Sold Next Show to be Announced
Jill Cunniff of Luscious Jackson
Lyric and Word Paintings
September 20-23 Exhibit Draws Hundreds
More Than a Dozen Paintings Sold
Next Show to be Announced
Luscious Jackson founding member Jill Cunniff's first exhibition of original artwork, Lyric and Word Paintings, was a resounding success. Opening with a Thursday, September 20th acoustic show by Jill and friends, the exhibit lasted through Sunday, September 23rd at 198 Allen Street in New York City, drawing hundreds of people and selling more than a dozen paintings.
"Having an art show has been a dream of mine since I started painting as a teenager," Jill commented. "The experience of performing music in this beautiful space full of art was seriously exciting! It was great to see and interact with all the people who came to the opening. I loved doing the Q and A during the concert, where I talked about the process of making art and how it relates to writing music. We ended up selling 14 paintings. I can't wait to do another show when my next bunch of paintings are done."
Lyric and Word Paintings was presented By PMM ART PROJECTS.
Details of Jill's next exhibit will be announced as they are confirmed.
For more information, contact steve@nastylittleman.com, michele@nastylittleman.com, visit JillCunniffstudio.com, or follow Jill on Instagram at @jillcunniffstudio.
ABOUT PMM ART PROJECTS
Pat Magnarella, a highly respected music manager, conceived PMM ART PROJECTS as a "disruptive art business model" over a decade ago in which he neither strived to be an "agent" or "gallerist," but, instead worked as a manager to ensure that his visual artist clients were protected, nurtured, and recognized both within and beyond the art world.
PMM ART PROJECTS has presented acclaimed exhibitions in Los Angeles, New York, and London and has been the subject of features in Forbes, BBC, Skynews, Evening Standard, New York Post, The SundayTimes of London, The Art Newspaper, GQ Magazine and others.
Graham Coxon, Press Releases
GRAHAM COXON FIRST EVER NORTH AMERICAN ONE-MAN SHOWS
FIRST EVER NORTH AMERICAN ONE-MAN SHOWS
Intimate Acoustic Tour To Run September 19th Through October 1st
Tickets On Sale July 27th at: www.grahamcoxon.co.uk
Photo credit Denholm Hewlett
Known the world over for his work as guitarist and founding member of Blur as well as his solo ventures including the recent score to the acclaimed cult hit Netflix series The End of the F***ing World, Graham Coxon has confirmed his first ever series of one-man shows in North America.
The tour will consist of 10 intimate dates beginning September 19th at the Mod Club in Toronto and concluding October 1st at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles. Graham will perform all shows completely solo, playing material spanning his eight solo records and his debut as a soundtrack/score composer, the aforementioned The End of the F***ing World.
Prior to the Canada and U.S. shows, Graham will appear at the New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-Under-Lyme in the UK September 17th. For information on that show, go to: http://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/graham-coxon/.
While he made his name as guitar player for Blur, Graham has also played saxophone and drums on many Blur tracks. He composed 1997's "You're So Great," as well as much of the band's 1999 hit single "Coffee & TV," which he also sang. More recently, Graham produced (alongside Stephen Street) Blur's 2015 album The Magic Whip, which debuted at #1 in the UK album chart.
Graham has released eight solo albums:
The Sky is Too High (1998), The Golden D (2000), Crow Sit On Blood Tree (2001), The Kiss Of Morning (2002), Happiness In Magazines (2004), Love Travels At Illegal Speeds (2006), The Spinning Top (2009) and A+E (2012).
Tickets can be purchased at grahamcoxon.co.uk starting Friday, July 27th.
North American Solo Tour 2018
WED 9/19 Toronto, ON – Mod Club
THU 9/20 Detroit, MI – El Club
FRI 9/21 Chicago, IL – Park West
SUN 9/23 Washington DC – Rock & Roll Hotel
MON 9/24 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
TUE 9/25 Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere
WED 9/26 Boston, MA Middle East – Downstairs
THU 9/27 Philadelphia, PA – Foundry
SUN 9/30 San Francisco, CA – August Hall
MON 10/01 Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room
LYRIC AND WORD PAINTINGS BY JILL CUNNIFF OF LUSCIOUS JACKSON OPENING NIGHT TO FEATURE SPECIAL ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
BY JILL CUNNIFF OF LUSCIOUS JACKSON
OPENING NIGHT TO FEATURE SPECIAL ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
SEPTEMBER 20th FROM 7-10 PM
198 ALLEN STREET
Presented By PMM ART PROJECTS
photo credit: Chloë Gregoire
Luscious Jackson founding member Jill Cunniff will showcase a new dimension of her many talents with her first exhibition of original artwork, Lyric and Word Paintings. The exhibition will run from Thursday, September 20th through Sunday, September 23rd at 198 Allen Street in New York City.
The opening night event will take place 7-10 pm on September 20th and will include a one night only acoustic set by Jill, performing songs spanning the Luscious Jackson catalogue, as well as from her 2007 solo album, City Beach.
Commenting on the inspiration and process behind her paintings, Jill explained: "I've been painting my whole life. As a teenager, I used to paint and write songs kind of like a hand off, switching between the two over the course of an afternoon. I listen to music when I am doing artwork; it's a big part of the process. I'm influenced by New York City's streets and the posters and writings that pile up on top of each other, creating layers of color and text. I came of age in 1980s downtown NYC when graffiti and hip-hop met punk. Later, I was introduced to the work of Bay Area Figurative artists while studying painting at U.C. Berkeley, and their glowing landscapes also had a deep influence. So my paintings have elements that are both hectic and serene."
Jill Cunniff co-founded Luscious Jackson in 1991. The band's unique and streetwise blend of punk, funk, and the various musical and cultural styles of its native NYC emerged via Beastie Boys' Grand Royal label with the 1992 Village Voice Pazz & Jop Best EP winner In Search Of Manny. Debut album Natural Ingredients was released in 1994, featuring the single "Here." Luscious Jackson's sophomore album Fever In Fever Out dropped in 1996, including the hit "Naked Eye" and earning the band its first gold record. Album number three, 1999's Electric Honey (featuring "Ladyfingers"), preceded Luscious Jackson's 2000 break-up. During that lengthy hiatus, Jill was a songwriter for other artists, produced the house music group Cooler Kids, and released her 2007 solo album, City Beach. In 2013, Jill resumed her role as vocalist, bass player and principle songwriter of Luscious Jackson for the band's long awaited fourth album, Magic Hour.
For more information, contact steve@nastylittleman.com, michele@nastylittleman.com, follow Jill on Instagram at @jillcunniffstudio, or visit jillcunniffstudio.com.
Gorillaz, Press Releases
GORILLAZ: SUPERORGANISM AND DJ KOZE "HUMILITY" REMIXES OUT TODAY
Humility (DJ KOZE Remix)
Humility (SUPERORGANISM Remix)
Watch VIDEO for (DJ KOZE Remix) – HERE
Watch VIDEO for (SUPERORGANISM Remix) – HERE
NEW STUDIO ALBUM 'The Now Now' – OUT NOW
"'Humility'… sounds like an A.I.-generated summer bop: basslines bounce, synths rush, and George Benson riffs frolic like dragonflies." – PITCHFORK
Gorillaz celebrate the unforgettable summer of 2018 with the release of two new remixes – Humility (DJ Koze Remix) and Humility (Superorganism Remix), available to stream and download on all DSPs now.
The collaboration has resulted in two new remixes of 'Humility to soundtrack the heatwave. Zeitgeist-surfing music collective Superorganism infuse the song with their indie-pop magic alongside a new visual remix of the Jamie Hewlett-directed video featuring Superorganism frontwoman Orono. And joining the party is underground superstar DJ Koze, with his own unique spin on the track.
The original – featuring Jamie Principle and George Benson, "…his beautiful liquid guitar elevating excellent single Humility." (The Guardian) – was released last month as the first single from Gorillaz' brand new studio album The Now Now,
The Now Now is the new 11-track studio album from the World's Most Successful Virtual Act*. Produced by Gorillaz, with James Ford and Remi Kabaka, and recorded entirely at Studio 13, London in February this year.
Gorillaz, currently on the road across Europe with The Now Now Tour, will return home for a headline appearance at Boomtown Festival, Hampshire – their only UK show this year – on 11th August. And the band's own acclaimed Demon Dayz Festival – the "joyful apocalypse… and carnivalesque festival of great performances" (The Guardian)" curated by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett – will make its exclusive appearance for this year at the Pico Rivera Arena in Los Angeles on 20th October, with additional dates for North America also confirmed. (See complete tour itinerary below).
www.gorillaz.com
About Superorganism:
Barely eighteen months into their bright burning existence, Superorganism have successfully negotiated a steep trajectory from brand new internet buzz band to much-loved, real world breakout stars, with a global fan base and acclaimed debut album to their name. The London-based, eight person collective of international musicians and pop culture junkies from Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the UK released their self-titled debut album in March via Domino; a riot of idiosyncratic, technicolor pop that is an on-the-money encapsulation of the vital sights and sounds of music in 2018.
www.wearesuperorganism.com
About DJ Koze:
DJ Koze exists a little outside of time of time. Not only because his records can take you to places where everything seems to stop, the present moment expanding out to the horizon, but because he manages to function on a timeline completely detached from the usual dreary cycles of hype, influence, club hits, press credibility and career progression that govern so many of the structures of the music world. None of which is to say, though, that he's a wilful "outsider" artist: though Koze's music has been consistently strange and psychedelic, he has absolutely no truck with courting obscurity or alienating people for the sake of it, and he is hugely popular with very good reason.
Even in a world flooded by cheap copies and functional clubs, his remixing skills are some of the most in-demand in the world, the Pampa label is one of the most important in electronic music, and his DJ sets are revered worldwide to this day… and as knock knock shows without question, he is still a world-bestriding music artist in his own right. Outside of time, outside of obvious influence, outside of trend and hype – but right inside a circle of great "artists with gifted talents… somewhere on the edge of pop music" – DJ Koze just keeps on keeping on.
www.facebook.com/djkoze www.instagram.com/djkozeofficial
About Gorillaz:
Virtual group Gorillaz is singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle and drummer Russel Hobbs. Created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, their acclaimed eponymous debut album was released in 2001. The BRIT and Grammy Award winning band's subsequent albums are Demon Days (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), The Fall (2011) and Humanz (2017). A truly global phenomenon, Gorillaz have topped charts around the world and toured the globe from San Diego to Syria, picking up hundreds of millions of streams and record sales along the way. Gorillaz have achieved success in entirely ground-breaking ways, winning numerous awards including the coveted Jim Henson Creativity Honor. *The band are recognised by The Guinness Book Of World Records* as the planet's Most Successful Virtual Act.
The Now Now is available as a single CD, vinyl LP or as a digital download, as well as a collector's edition Deluxe Vinyl LP Box Set. Details can be found here.
Track listing for The Now Now is:
Humility – feat George Benson
Hollywood – feat Snoop Dogg + Jamie Principle
Sorcererz
Gorillaz: The Now Now Tour 2018
12 July Lucca Summer Festival, Lucca – ITALY
14 July Bilbao BBK Live, Bilbao – SPAIN
19 July Paleo Festival, Nyon – SWITZERLAND
21 July Vieilles Charrues Festival, Carhaix – FRANCE
22 July Lollapalooza, Paris – FRANCE
25 July U Park Festival, Kyiv (Kiev) – UKRAINE
28 July Park Live Festival, Moscow – RUSSIA FEDERATION
9 August Sziget Festival, Budapest – HUNGARY
11 August Boomtown Festival, HAMPSHIRE, UK
16 August Frequency Festival, St Pölten – AUSTRIA
17 August Lowlands Festival, Biddinghuizen – NETHERLANDS
8 October Air Canada Centre, TORONTO
9 October Bell Centre, MONTREAL
11 October Wells Fargo Center, PHILADELPHIA
13 October Barclays Center, NEW YORK
14 October TD Garden, BOSTON
16 October United Centre, CHICAGO
20 October Demon Dayz Festival, LOS ANGELES
www.gorillaz.com/tour
For information re: The Now Now tour contact:
Jacob Mears: jacob@nastylittleman.com
Beck, Press Releases
BECK ADDS JENNY LEWIS AS SPECIAL GUEST ON NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA DATES
BECK ADDS JENNY LEWIS AS SPECIAL GUEST ON FIRST EVER MADISON SQUARE GARDEN HEADLINE AND PHILADELPHIA FESTIVAL PIER DATES
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Glass Animals will be unable to appear on the New York and Philadelphia dates of Beck's Colors Tour.
Special guest Jenny Lewis has stepped up to take their place for these two shows—her only scheduled New York and Philadelphia appearances.
The Beck/ Jenny Lewis shows take place July 19th at Madison Square Garden—Beck's long awaited debut as an MSG headliner—and July 20th at Philadelphia's Festival Pier.
For further information re: Colors Tour contact:
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Distant Sky – Live In Copenhagen EP Release – September 28th 2018
Pre-Order from today at:
http://ncandtbs.lnk.to/DistantSkyEPRSD
Full Distant Sky Video Released
http://ncandtbs.lnk.to/DistantSkyvideoPR
Oct 28 – Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, Canada
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds today share their extraordinary performance of the song 'Distant Sky' from the forthcoming live EP 'Distant Sky – Live In Copenhagen'. The EP is available for pre-order now and will be released on September 28th. The band were joined on the track by Danish soprano Else Torp.
For one night only in April of this year, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds screened their Copenhagen Royal Arena show in cinemas worldwide. Filmed in October 2017, Distant Sky captured a triumphant live concert from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, performing new album Skeleton Tree's beautiful compositions alongside songs from their essential catalogue. Now, they release a special EP of audio from that show.
'Distant Sky – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Live In Copenhagen', will be available on Bad Seed Ltd on digital and 12" vinyl from September 28th. The track listing of the EP is as follows
One of the most intense and exciting live acts on the planet, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds are currently headlining festivals across Europe, before crossing continents to Latin and North America for 9 dates in October.
Latin/North America Tour:
2 Oct – Pepsi Center WTC – Mexico City, Mexico
5 Oct – Teatro Caupolicán – Santiago, Chile
8 Oct – Teatro de Verano – Montevideo, Uruguay
10 Oct – Estadio Malvinas Argentinas – Buenos Aires, Argentina
14 Oct – Espaço das Américas – São Paulo, Brazil
21 Oct – The Forum – Los Angeles, CA*
25 Oct – The Anthem – Washington DC*
26 Oct – Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY
28 Oct – Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, Canada*
BECK: COLORS TOUR 2018 RESUMES JULY 6 IN DETROIT
COLORS TOUR 2018 RESUMES JULY 6 IN DETROIT
JULY SHOWS TO INCLUDE FIRST EVER HEADLINE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
SEPTEMBER 13-19 DATES ADDED WITH THE VOIDZ SUPPORTING
See the colors… live. Beck's North American Colors Tour has been expanded yet again, this time adding dates in Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City and Lincoln, all with The Voidz as support. For a complete itinerary, see below.
Beck resumes the Colors Tour July 6 in Detroit, kicking off a run of shows that will include his historic first-ever headline appearance at New York's Madison Square Garden, as well as stops in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, Boston, Buffalo and Philadelphia, Beck's long awaited return to Red Rocks, and more!
Don't miss your chance to witness the Beck live experience that's been blowing minds around the world and has critics continuing to rave:
"… left everybody who witnessed it enthralled… Beck, being an entertainer, understands the profundity in getting a crowded room full of people dancing and smiling."—WASHINGTON POST
"Charmingly eclectic… His stage show is magnificent."—ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
"… the band is tight, the energy is high… grand production, big, perfectly gelled backing band, and packed house"—CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
"Like a Fine Wine, Beck Gets Better with Age… time seemed held at bay."—DALLAS OBSERVER
Visit www.beck.com for more info.
COLORS TOUR 2018
New Dates In Bold
07/6/18 – Detroit, MI — Fox Theater *
07/7/18 – Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage *
07/10/18 – Montreal, QC — Place Bell *
07/12/18 — Quebec, QC — Festival de Quebec
07/13/18 — Ottawa, ON — RBC Bluesfest
07/15/18 – Boston, MA — Blue Hills Bank Pavilion %
07/16/18 – Buffalo, NY – Rockin' At The Knox
07/19/18 – New York, NY — Madison Square Garden +
07/20/18 – Philadelphia, PA — Festival Pier +
08/10/18 – San Francisco, CA – Outside Lands
08/11/18 – San Diego, CA – X Fest
08/18/18 – Osaka, Japan – Summer Sonic
08/19/18 – Tokyo, Japan – Summer Sonic
09/13/18 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory **
09/15/18 – Chicago, IL – RiotFest
09/16/18 – St. Louis, MO – Fox Theatre **
09/17/18 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre **
09/19/18 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Theater **
09/22/18 – Salt Lake City, UT — Maverick Center **
09/24/18 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre &
09/28/18 – Los Angeles, CA – The Hollywood Bowl
09/30/18 – Dana Point, CA – Ohana Fest
10/06/18 – Memphis, TN – Mempho
+ w/ Glass Animals
& w/ Jenny Lewis
* w/ Oh Wonder
** w/ The Voidz
% w/Vundabar
GORILLAZ: New Track 'Hollywood' Featuring Snoop Dogg & Jamie Principle
Reveal Newest Album Track from THE NOW NOW
"Hollywood" featuring Snoop Dogg & Jamie Principle
FIRST SINGLE "HUMILITY" CRACKS HOT 100
"HUMILITY" VIDEO #1 GLOBAL TRENDING ON YOUTUBE
All New Studio Album THE NOW NOW Out June 29th on Warner Bros. Records
GORILLAZ TO PERFORM THE NOW NOW LIVE FROM TOKYO JUNE 24th
Watch on Boiler Room HERE
TICKETS FOR THE NOW NOW NORTH AMERICAN TOUR & DEMON DAYZ LA FESTIVAL ON SALE NOW
"Gorillaz unveiled a mesmerizing new slow-burner, 'Fire Flies'"—ROLLING STONE
"'Sorcererz' is Gorillaz at their finest."—UPROXX
"Gorillaz Drop A Summer Time Jam With 'Humility'… Damon Albarn has come through with a total summer song here."—HOT NEW HIP HOP
"The New Gorillaz Songs Are Instant Summer Jams… great promise for their upcoming album"—GQ
Following the previous three weeks' reveals of Hot 100 charting single and #1 Global Trending Video on YouTube 'Humility' and tracks 'Lake Zurich', 'Sorcererz' and 'Fire Flies', Gorillaz have hit up fans with another album highlight: 'Hollywood' – the latest and last album cut to be made available prior to the release of The Now Now. Recorded as a demo in a West Hollywood hotel room whilst on tour last year, the track features special guest Jamie Principle – on tour with Gorillaz at the time – plus LA resident and longtime Gorillaz friend and collaborator, Snoop Dogg.
Produced by Gorillaz, with James Ford and Remi Kabaka, The Now Now was recorded entirely this February at Studio 13, London, and will be released June 29th on Warner Bros. Records.
Gorillaz will play The Now Now live – for the first time – this weekend in Tokyo, Japan. Watch on Sunday, 24th June at 8pm BST to experience the show with a unique cominbination of sound and visuals. Streamed in cooperation with Boiler Room and available on demand for 24 hours only.
Tickets are now on sale for Gorillaz' eagerly awaited return to North America following 2017's triumphant Humanz Tour. The North American leg of The Now Now Tour kicks off October 8th in Toronto, and makes stops in Montreal, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and Chicago.
A full itinerary is below:
October 8 – Air Canada Centre – TORONTO
October 9 – Bell Centre – MONTREAL
October 11 – Wells Fargo Center – PHILADELPHIA
October 13 – Barclays Center – NEW YORK
October 14 – TD Garden – BOSTON
October 16 – United Center – CHICAGO
October 20 – Demon Dayz LA festival – LOS ANGELES
The grand finale of Gorillaz 2018 jaunt is Demon Dayz LA, the inaugural U.S. staging of the band's own Demon Dayz festival, taking place Saturday, October 20th at Pico Rivera Sports Arena & Grounds in Los Angeles.
Headlined by Gorillaz' only west coast appearance of 2018 and featuring special guests Erykah Badu, The Internet, DRAM and more, Demon Dayz LA promises an experience like no other: Two stages worth of special guests and collaborators from within and beyond the Gorillaz extended family, plus an assortment of surprises, attractions, exclusive merchandise and more—all combining to create an auditory, visual and physical version of the Gorillaz universe for fans to explore.
For further information, stay tuned to www.gorillaz.com/tour and https://demondayzfestla.com/.
The Now Now will be available as a single CD, vinyl LP or as a digital download, as well as a collector's edition Deluxe Vinyl LP Box Set. Details including pre order information here.
Humility – feat. George Benson
Hollywood – feat. Snoop Dogg + Jamie Principle
Gorillaz is singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals (whose temporary replacement Ace plays on The Now Nowalbum and tour), guitarist Noodle and drummer Russel Hobbs. Created by Damon Albarnand Jamie Hewlett, their acclaimed eponymous debut album was released in 2001. The BRIT and Grammy Award winning band's subsequent albums are Demon Days (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), The Fall (2011) and Humanz (2017). A truly global phenomenon, Gorillaz have topped charts around the world and toured the globe from San Diego to Syria, picking up hundreds of millions of streams and record sales along the way. Gorillaz have achieved success in entirely ground-breaking ways, winning numerous awards including the coveted Jim Henson Creativity Honor.
For further information re: Gorillaz tour and Demon Dayz please contact:
PAUL McCARTNEY: EGYPT STATION NEW STUDIO ALBUM OUT SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 on CAPITOL RECORDS
EGYPT STATION
NEW STUDIO ALBUM OUT SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 on CAPITOL RECORDS
PRE-ORDERS LIVE NOW, INCLUDING DOUBLE A-SIDE SINGLE "I DON'T KNOW"/"COME ON TO ME"
Paul McCartney invites you on a musical journey to Egypt Station, estimated time of arrival September 7, 2018 by way of Capitol Records.
Sharing a title with one of Paul's own paintings, Egypt Station is the first full album of all-new McCartney music since 2013's international chart-topping NEW. Preceded by two of its tracks just released as double A-sides–plaintive ballad "I Don't Know" and raucous stomper "Come On To Me"—Egypt Station was recorded between Los Angeles, London and Sussex, and produced (with the exception of one track) by Greg Kurstin (Adele, Beck, Foo Fighters).
Of the forthcoming album's enigmatic title, Paul says, "I liked the words 'Egypt Station.' It reminded me of the 'album' albums we used to make.., Egypt Station starts off at the station on the first song and then each song is like a different station. So it gave us some idea to base all the songs around that. I think of it as a dream location that the music emanates from."
True to the inspiration behind its title, Egypt Station's 14 songs combine to convey a unique travelogue vibe. Between the opening and closing instrumentals "Station I" and "Station II," each song finds Paul capturing a place or moment before transporting the listener seamlessly to the next destination. Stops along the way include an acoustic meditation on present day contentedness ("Happy With You"), a timeless anthem that would fit on virtually any album of any McCartney era ("People Want Peace"), and an epic multi-movement closer clocking in at seven minutes with a song suite structure harkening back to the days of Paul's previous combos ("Despite Repeated Warnings"). The result is a kaleidoscopic journey through myriad musical locales and eras, yet firmly rooted in the here and now–with Paul's singular unmistakeable melodic sensibility serving as guide.
Confirmation of Egypt Station's release puts an end to speculation about a new Paul McCartney album that began with the whiting out of his Instagram account as Paul turned up at various landmarks in Liverpool. The capper was a June 9 surprise gig at Liverpool's tiny Philharmonic Pub, during which "Come On To Me" was debuted alongside a set of classics spanning Paul's career. Further details to come…
Listen to "I Don't Know" and "Come On To Me."
PRE-ORDER Egypt Station HERE, available in the following formats:
– Limited Edition heavyweight Concertina vinyl package
– Limited Edition Concertina CD package
– Digital album
– Super Deluxe Limited Edition hand numbered box set package featuring bonus tracks coming soon.
Stay tuned for more information:
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Der Trembleur Lake (Dakelh: Dzindlat Bun) ist ein See in der kanadischen Provinz British Columbia.

Lage
Der 116 km² große See ist 31,5 km lang. Er gehört zu den "Nechako-Seen", einer Seengruppe im British Columbia Interior. Der See wird vom Middle River gespeist, welcher den Takla Lake als Ursprung hat. Den Abfluss des Sees bildet der Tachie River, welcher zum südlich gelegenen Stuart Lake fließt. Dieser wird über Stuart River, Nechako River und Fraser River entwässert. Trembleur Lake liegt auf der Strecke, welche alljährlich von Rotlachsen und Königslachsen auf der Wanderung zu ihren Laichgründen zurückgelegt wird.

Am Nordufer des Trembleur Lake liegt der kleine Trembleur Lake Provincial Park, welcher Sandstrände und Ankerstellen umfasst, sonst aber keine Infrastruktur bietet. Der 412,33 km² große Rubyrock Lake Provincial Park umfasst das Westende des Trembleur Lake und reicht im Süden bis zum Cunningham Lake und dem Stuart Lake.

Weblinks
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 BC Geographical Names – Trembleur Lake
 Trembleur Lake bei Natural Resources Canada

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For 6 Zodiac Signs A Happy Phase Begins From January 2023
A Happy Phase Begins
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Love is in the air! For some zodiac signs, the new year will be romantic! It may seem scary that 2023 is so close. But we should be happy.
The year 2023 will bring new opportunities with you and offer us all the different energies that we will encounter in our own way.
A happy phase begins for 6 zodiac signs from January 2023:
2023 may seem scary, but it will be a good year for you in general. You will take things much more seriously and work to help the people who matter most to you.
Even if you've been a little lost lately, what you will do in 2023 will make up for a lot.
"Love" is the word of the year for Scorpio people. You will be loved and appreciated more than ever, and any disagreements with your partner will pass in an instant. The love between you is stronger than any fight.
People born in the sign of Scorpio who is not in a relationship should not despair.
In January 2023 they will fall in love and this person will be like a dream. If you're a Scorpio, keep an open mind and take things slowly. You will see that the cosmos means well to you.
Of course, you don't feel ready for the year 2023 yet, but you will find that a lot will be set in motion automatically.
For you, this year 2023 is in many ways the focus of love and relationships. It can take time to know who to spend your time with once you understand what it is you really want.
From January 2023, the stars will be on the side of all Cancers. You will try to do everything possible so that the relationship with your partner develops positively.
If you don't have anyone in your life, the chances of this change are very high. You are most likely meeting someone who will help you rediscover long-forgotten feelings.
You almost always see the glass half full, which slows you down. You are stuck in a situation that no longer serves you and you long for so much more.
Maybe it would do you good, dear Virgo, to loosen up and sow some of those adventurous seeds. The year 2023 will be a sign of renewal for you, but you probably already knew it.
Whether you like it or not, January 2023 heralds success in your personal life.
If you are already involved in a relationship, things will work out on their own and the steps you will take will be very important.
There is even a chance that you will take your relationship to a new level. If you don't have anyone in your life, you need to prepare yourself for an intense time when you will be completely enchanted. All you have to do is reach out and take what you want.
Although you can say that you are ready for 2023, it is clear that you are not. You will show much more of your impulsive side and make an effort to better understand your past. When this happens, relationships can break down.
But from January 2023 everything will be better. Some of your relationships will become stronger and more confident.
You might really win something big if you are able to separate the things that need to come together during this time.
If you are single, you will be among the happiest lovers! The cosmos will help you find your soulmate. All you have to do is stand out. Go out – alone or with your friends.
You can even run into this special someone while walking. This is how you find an ideal partner who not only has the same taste as you, but also the same mentality that is just perfect. People of the same kind stick together.
You will look at the year 2023 with a lot of light in your eyes. You will see that there is a lot to do, but also that you have made remarkable progress in recent years.
And you will see how things in your love affairs finally change for the better.
According to the cosmos, the wait is over! Those born under the Libra zodiac sign could experience extra luck in love as of January 2023.
If you are a Libra person, you may finally find the person with whom you will share endless moments of tenderness and romance. Every second you will spend together will be like something out of a fairy tale.
Those who are already in a stable relationship should also know that the stars will bring some special moments in the new year.
You and your partner will enjoy a great time together. The connection between you two will go deeper and deeper and you will realize how lucky you are to have each other.
From January 2023, unexpected things will surprise you. You will change in many ways and you will find yourself once and for all. The more time you spend with your current partner, the more connected you will feel to them.
And maybe you are finally ready to take a that decisive step towards something "real".
You will live an unforgettable adventure with your partner, and the love between you will be stronger than ever.
The new year doesn't only bring a lot of love, it also brings a lot of fun, which increases Gemini's chances of finding the love of his life.
There is no room for pessimism, so people born under this zodiac sign need to maintain an optimistic and positive attitude in order to find their chosen one. He may be closer than you think.
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According To Your Birth Month The Pain You Have Not Overcome Even Though You Keep Smiling
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This is my latest antique collection which I found when I was visiting Hexham.
This is a small antique gold brooch. I found it when going antiquing at the Ashbourne House Antiques in Hexham.
Inside it, there is a plaited hair.
The seller told me that it is most likely to be Victorian. There is no hallmark, so I am not sure about the gold carat or quality.
There is plated hair inside the brooch which indicates that this may be a mourning brooch.
The seller suggests the hair may belong to a child or an old woman.


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MNN.com > Health > Fitness & Well-Being
Chagas disease more deadly than we thought
Transmitted by the kissing bug, this parasite can damage the heart.
John Platt
The kissing bug, also known as the assassin bug, carries the parasite that causes Chagas disease. (Photo: MR.AUKID PHUMSIRICHAT/Shutterstock)
It seems hard to believe that a disease spread by the "kissing bug" could be taken very seriously.
But although the condition is typically relatively mild and sometimes even has no symptoms, a new study finds that deaths caused by the disease often go undetected — and are much more common than previously thought.
Chagas disease (pronounced "shaw-guess") is mostly found in Latin America but also occurs in southern Texas. It's most commonly transmitted by so-called "kissing bugs," a subfamily of blood-sucking insects also known as assassin bugs that like to target the lip region (hence the name). The bugs carry a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi, which is what causes Chagas disease. The parasite is transmitted via the bugs' feces: the insects defecate while they are feeding, allowing the parasite to move on to its new host. The insects are typically found in Mexico, Central America, South America and the southern U.S., but one was recently found as far north as Delaware, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The disease can also be transmitted via blood transfusion, organ transplant or from mother to child during pregnancy.
Once infected, Chagas disease (also known as American trypanosomiasis) can go undetected for years, or even decades, during which time it can cause damage to the heart, intestines and esophagus. Cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias caused by the damage can eventually prove fatal. In some cases, a Chagas-enlarged heart or intestines can actually explode.
According to the study, published in the journal PLOS, being infected with Chagas increases the risk of death between two and three times.
"In every age category, people who had Chagas died more than people who didn't have Chagas," head researcher Dr. Ligia Capuani, an infectious disease researcher at Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Sao Paulo, in Brazil, told CNN.
"So if you're infected early in life, you should be treated."
According to the World Health Organization, about 8 million people are living with Chagas disease, primarily in Latin America. It kills about 10,000 people each year.
The 'new HIV/AIDS of the Americas'
Several years ago, an editorial written by doctors for the journal PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases likened Chagas to a health threat similar to the early years of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Lead author Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, warns that the disease is spreading globally and there may be between 300,000 and 1 million cases in the U.S.
Hotez's comparison to the first two decades of the HIV/AIDS pandemic comes from several factors: both diseases disproportionately affect people living in poverty; the cost for treatment is incredibly high; both diseases are chronic conditions; and access to health care for people infected with Chagas remains low, as it was initially with HIV/AIDS.
"It's a forgotten disease among forgotten people," Hotez told The Star. "Can you imagine having 300,000 people in the suburbs with a serious case of heart disease caused by a bug? We wouldn't tolerate it as a society, but because it's happening to an indigenous people, we're silent."
The American Heart Association released a similar warning in August 2018 that the disease affects 300,000 people in the U.S. and warned healthcare providers and systems "to be equipped to recognize, diagnose, and treat Chagas disease and to prevent further disease transmission."
Chagas is treatable, but only within the early stages of the disease. According to the CDC, the early stage of Chagas occurs immediately after infection and may have mild or no symptoms at all. Symptoms during this stage can include fever, malaise, and a swelling of one eye. According to Doctors Without Borders, many countries with high levels of Chagas face shortages of benznidazole, the primary drug used to treat the disease.
The American Red Cross routinely screens blood donations for Chagas, but screening policies and requirements vary by location and organization. Texas does not require screening, nor are physicians in the state required to report instances of the disease, according to Wired.
Editor's note: This story has been updated since it was published in May 2012.
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LINCOLN — The custom for a Nebraska pitcher returning to live action after an injury is to have teammates and coaches clap as he takes the practice mound.
Coach Darin Erstad took one look at Chad Luensmann last week and figured this guy didn't need the cheers.
There are plenty of big-picture paths the Huskers can take to improve on last year's grinding 24-28 campaign that kept them out of the Big Ten tournament for the first time in Erstad's seven seasons. But perhaps the single most pivotal player for a turnaround is Luensmann, the 2016 Big Ten freshman of the year and former bullpen ace who was ticketed for a spot in the weekend starting rotation before having Tommy John surgery last offseason.
The 6-foot-4, 237-pound junior from Altoona, Pennsylvania, has counted the months crawling by since he first felt pain in his arm during summer ball in 2017. He attempted rehab before going under the knife that winter, then could only watch from the dugout as the Huskers endured their second-worst season by winning percentage since 1975.
Luensmann didn't throw in the Red-White fall series, either. It wasn't until last Friday that he finally stepped on a mound and threw to live batters.
Nebraska must replace two-thirds of its weekend rotation, and Luensmann is eyeing one of those spots. Fridays are his goal if for no other reason than to be able to set a tone for the team.
Assuming no health setbacks in the next week or so, the man Erstad called "a rabid dog caged up, ready to be released" expects to be on the mound at some point for NU's four-game series at UC Riverside beginning Feb. 15.
Senior infielder Angelo Altavilla hit against Luensmann in that live session and said the hurler didn't throw a strike on him. But he's not worried about the guy who has a 2.55 ERA in 81⅓ college innings and who established the team standard for offseason weightlifting.
» Pitchers Robbie Palkert and Connor Curry also threw live for the first time last week since their Tommy John procedures that kept them out most or all of last year. Both are on track to pitch early in the season.
» Erstad answered "nope" to questions about whether he had set ideas for a pitching rotation or batting order. The Huskers have seven to eight pitchers stretched out to be starters, he said. The coach added that he will have a better feel for everything after batters face live pitching this weekend.
"You will probably see a lot of different faces in that first weekend," Erstad said.


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Bryant's Summer Internship Fellowships empower students to explore career options, learn more about prospective fields, and develop their skills.
2020 Summer Internship Fellows gain experience and make a difference in an uncertain time
The 2020 class of Bryant's Summer Internship Fellows are hard at work making their mark at business and organizations throughout New England. Offered through Bryant's nationally-recognized Amica Center for Career Education, the Summer Internship Fellowships empower students to pursue high-level internships that only provide a small stipend or are unpaid. The fellowship support allows students to explore career options, learn more about a prospective field, and develop the skills they'll need for success.
"The fellowships are a great opportunity for Bryant students," says Benjamin Giglio '21, who is interning with Beat the Streets Providence, a nonprofit that empowers disadvantaged youth, through his fellowship. "They open up a lot of people's eyes to what they like, what they find interesting, and all of the options open to them."
"You're going to take the amazing skills you've developed both inside and outside the classroom to the organizations you're partnering with and be a force for good as they face difficult challenges."
"The fellowships give students early hands-on experience in an area of interest," explains Amy Ames, Amica Center Career Coach and Summer Internship Fellowship Coordinator. "It helps them prepare not only for the work they will be doing in the future, but also for working in a professional organization." Representing both Bryant's College of Business and College of Arts and Sciences, the fellows are selected based on how their internship experiences will help them prepare for the future.
This summer, the fellowship program is funding opportunities ranging from working to develop branding for a small excavation company in Thornton, NH, to creating an online presence for a kitchen gadget company in Chicago, to shadowing the attorneys of a law firm in Brockton, MA. "This is our fifth year awarding these fellowships and every year I am impressed with the places our students go," says Ames.
"This year posed a considerable challenge given the need for internships to be remote or COVID-safe, and our Bryant students did not disappoint in coming up with unique and creative ways to gain experience and contribute while staying safe. All of the recipients are passionate about exploring and learning more," Ames notes.
The fellowships don't only benefit the Bryant students; they also provide great interns, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Both organizations and people are defining themselves by how they approach this unique and challenging time and you will be right in the center of things," noted Inge Lise Ameer, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, at a reception for the fellowship recipients. "You're going to take the amazing skills you've developed both inside and outside the classroom to the organizations you're partnering with and be a force for good as they face difficult challenges."
"I'm really grateful for the fellowship, because if I'd had to do something else I guarantee that I wouldn't get the same level of fulfillment that I do working with Beat the Streets."
Opening eyes
Giglio, a Finance major, first connected with Beat the Streets through Bryant's Management 200 Principles and Practice course, which pairs students with nonprofits and provides them with experience executing real-world management projects. Inspired by the organization's mission and the opportunity to give back to others, he approached Beat the Streets this spring about working as an intern – their first. His fellowship provided him the support he needed to make the non-paying internship viable.
As a financial planning and analysis intern, he's helping to analyze the organization's budget, hold fundraisers, and even work on the nonprofit's annual report. "I feel like the work I'm doing is helping me to differentiate myself," he says. "They've put a lot of trust in me."
He's also working with the kids at Beat the Streets, developing programs, mentoring, and sometimes just providing support. During a time of uncertainty, Giglio is glad that the Summer Internship Fellowship program made the opportunity possible. "I'm really grateful for the fellowship, because if I'd had to do something else I guarantee that I wouldn't get the same level of fulfillment that I do working with Beat the Streets," he says.
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Cynthia's musical journey started by taking piano lessons at the very young age of 7.
was the the only way to express myself…Music was my comfort…" Says Cynthia.
Her disciplined mindset led her to spending the next 7 years studying Voice, Piano and Violin , Earning a BA in Music Education .
Cynthia studied foreign languages as well and holds a degree in Italian studies.
international, MTV ,Dubai TV,TV5,LCN,TVA just to name a few.
In 2009, Cynthia wins and gets to the Top 5 at The Francophone games with her single "Ne m'oublie pas" (French version of "I will be here" ) that she performed live on TV5 Monde.
In 2015,Cynthia becomes one of Isabelle Boulay's 6 finalists on "The Voice " Canada (La Voix) in Québec.
The singer/songwriter performed live in front of millions of spectators; she was invited to a popular show with Denis Lévesque.
Cynthia will be releasing her new single "Sunrise" soon! Stay tuned and follow her on social media .
Her disciplined mindset led her to spending the next 7 years studying Voice, Piano and Violin , Earninga BA in Music Education.
The multi lingual singer was soon noticed by promoters that got her several TV appearances ; LBCinternational, MTV, Dubai TV,TV5,LCN,TVA just to name a few.
The singer/songwriter performed live in front of millions of spectators and was invited to the " Denis Lévesque" popular show on TVA/LCN.
Cynthia puts out her 3rd sing "La la land " and will be releasing her new single "Sunrise" .


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Das Kombinat VEB Elektrogerätewerk Suhl wurde Mitte der 1970er Jahre mit dem Hauptsitz auf dem Industriegelände Nord in Suhl gegründet. Das Kombinat fasste bereits bestehende Volkseigene Betriebe (VEB) und auch neu enteignete Privatbetriebe zusammen und war mit rund 4.000 Beschäftigten eines der größten Kombinate dieser Art. Die Gründung erfolgte auf Grundlage der Beschlüsse des 8. Parteitags zum Konsumgüterprogramm der DDR von 1971. Zu den bekanntesten Produkten des Kombinats zählten der Staubsauger Omega und die Komet-Küchengeräte.

Stammbetrieb VEB Elektrogerätewerk Suhl

Zum Stammbetrieb wurden folgende Werke gezählt, die bestimmte Artikel herstellten. Manche Sortimente wurden nur über eine begrenzte Zeit produziert.

Im Industriegelände Suhl Nord (heute Zella-Mehlis) wurden Heißwasserspeicher 5 Liter in Über- und Untertischausführung, Allesschneider, Motorgrill, Gyrosgrill sowie ein Lichtblitzstroboskop – Zündzeitpunkteinstellgerät ZEG 1 N hergestellt.

In der Werner-Seelenbinder-Straße wurden hauptsächlich Elektrokleingeräte produziert, von der Haarschneidemaschine für Friseure bis hin zu Hunde- und Schafschurmaschine. Des Weiteren wurden Massagegerät, Haartrockner sowie Elektrorasierer und Batterierasierer hergestellt.

Im Werk Talstraße Zella-Mehlis wurden Handrühr- und Mixgeräte mit Zubehör sowie Geschirrspülmaschinen GA 4 gefertigt.

Das Werk Schleusingen stellte verschiedene Elektromotoren her, darunter auch den für die Bodenstaubsauger VEB EIO. Das Werk Steinbach-Hallenberg fertigte Küchenmaschinen. Metallverarbeitung geschah im Werk Dietzhausen.

Weitere Betriebe

Der VEB Elektroinstallation Oberlind (Sonneberg) stellte Bodenstaubsauger, Raumheizlüfter sowie Kaffeemühlen (Schlagwerkmühlen, Mahlwerkmühlen) her.

Das bekannteste Produkt des VEB Elektrowärme Altenburg, der später in die Omega electric GmbH umgewandelt wurde, ist der Staubsauger Omega. Hier wurden auch Handstaubsauger, Haartrockner (Stabluftduschen, Heißluftkamm) sowie gewerbliche Staub- und Wassersauger SWS und Fußbodenreinigungsmaschinen (FBM) hergestellt.

Beim VEB Elektrowärme Sörnewitz wurden Trocken- und Dampfbügeleisen sowie Elektroherde, Heißwasserspeicher und Kochendwasserbereiter hergestellt.

Der VEB Elektrogeräte besteht nach der Wiedervereinigung noch heute als "Efbe Elektrogeräte GmbH" in Bad Blankenburg.

Der VEB Ingenieurgeräte Karl-Marx-Stadt war der Forschungs- und Entwicklungsbetrieb des Kombinates. Die Geräteprüfung erfolgte u. a. mit einem für die damalige Zeit modernen Akustiklabor.

Beim VEB Haushaltselectric Berlin handelte es sich um einen Kundendienstbetrieb mit Filialen in allen Bezirksstädten.

Außerdem existierten die Abteilungen Erzeugnisgruppenarbeit und die Abteilung Messen Werbung Leipzig.

Warenzeichen

Die am Anfang bestehenden Individual-Warenzeichen Omega, Efbe, Komet, IKA electrica, EWS wurden mit der Zeit durch das brancheneinheitliche Warenzeichen "AKA electric" abgelöst.

Haupthandelspartner
Exportiert wurde hauptsächlich über AHB Heimelectric Berlin (Außenhandelsbetrieb). Im Inland wurden die Produkte von dem Zentralen Warenkontor Haushaltswaren (ZWK) als Koordinierungsorgan für die Großhandelsgesellschaften (GHG) sowie an mehrere Sonderbedarfsträger, wie z. B. Bäuerliche Handelsgenossenschaft, NVA, Bauwesen, Rote Armee etc. gekauft.

Positionierung im Realsozialismus
Die Exportquote war aufgrund der erheblichen Konkurrenz im Westen recht gering, Exportartikel wurden aber aufgrund des Devisenbedarfs vorrangig behandelt. Ein Teil des Patentschutzes der Konkurrenz konnte durch geschickte Nachbauten und Reengineering umgangen werden, die Patentquote des Kombinats war vergleichsweise hoch. Die Entwickler waren aber nicht zu Reisen in das nichtsozialistische Ausland berechtigt, es fehlte an wichtigen Kleinteilen und Rohstoffen zur Umsetzung der technischen Konstruktionen und selbst der Zugang zu westlichen Zeitschriften wurde extrem restriktiv gehandelt. Einige aus dem Westen mehr oder minder legal importierte Geräte, wie Testbeds oder CAD-Geräte wurden im Kombinat selbst erheblichen Zugangsbeschränkungen unterworfen.

Eine Reihe von gewünschten Geräten, wie eine Mikrowelle oder ein Solarium waren aus technischen Gründen und mangelnder Versorgung mit erforderlichen Kleinteilen und Rohstoffen nie zu realisieren.

Siehe auch
 Konsumgüterproduktion in der DDR

Weblinks
 Internetseite der Efbe-Schott GmbH, Nachfolger-Firma des VEB Elektrogeräte
 Internetseite der Omega Hausgeräte GmbH, Nachfolger-Firma des VEB Elektrowärme

Einzelnachweise

Elektrogeraetewerk Suhl
Maschinen- und Gerätehersteller
Bauwerk in Suhl
Produzierendes Unternehmen (Suhl)
Elektrogeraetewerk Suhl