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April 21, 2019 April 21, 2019 / Dawn Ennis	/ 3 Comments
It's been a few months since my last blogpost, and I felt today was a good day to count my blessings.
Tonight is the 3rd night of Passover, and the day that I used to mark as Easter Sunday. My conversion to Judaism is imminent, and it makes my heart soar to be on this journey.
I don't see it as leaving anything behind as much as accepting a truth about myself and where my spirit and soul reside, and it is in the faith of my children, my beloved, and my in-laws. And perhaps also in the legacy of my great, great grandfather Moses Ennis, a tailor in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland.
So nu?
This week, Irish people the world over will mark the 103rd anniversary of the Easter Rising.
Because I stumbled soon after my transition became public in 2013, I feel connected to the bloody rebellion against England. Like me, it at first failed, but ultimately led to the creation of the Irish Free State, a republic that is my ancestral home, and still home to both my mother and father's families. Which makes them my family.
It was two years ago this summer that the children and I traveled to our ancestral homeland. I look forward to returning to Ireland, perhaps in 2020. Or sooner, if President Trump continues to oppress transgender Americans as he and his administration are doing. Some folks would go to Canada, but it's Ireland for us.
Our extended family still needs your prayers and good thoughts, as one of our loved ones is ailing. I won't get into details because they're not mine to share.
But other than that, life is good. No, really!
In fact, we're all doing well. Our oldest is in his last quarter of his first year of college. Our middle child is finishing her junior year and we're starting to look at colleges, and the youngest is a boy scout in seventh grade and studying for his bar mitzvah this fall.
Together we are doing all the planning, and this being my first one without his mom to help us, I'll admit it's a challenge. But we have the hall, the cake, the deejay and a theme. Next up is invitations, seating charts and of course, the actual ceremony and celebration!
I've been teaching journalism, advertising and public relations at the University of Hartford since January, and I'll be back in the fall. This week, my students in my Writing for the Media class are almost at the conclusion of viewing "All The President's Men."
My News Reporting students are conducting interviews, asking people their thoughts on the redacted Mueller Report. Their assignment: find people on both sides of the Trump divide.
I've been managing editor of Outsports since February and it's been going very well. This was my most favorite story to tell so far, and this one was an exclusive.
And last week, I signed a contract to be a contributor to Forbes.com, starting soon. So, financially, we're in the best shape we've been in since 2016. I still have huge debts, and even with three paychecks, we still struggle, but my head is at long last above water.
Yes, life is good. Our seder was fun and for the first time in the 22 years since I've been co-hosting seders, we had a guest, our housemate Kati. Dahlia was there but we missed having our oldest child at the table! In fact, it's the first time in 20 years we didn't have all three children sitting with us, and our third Seder since we lost the most important person in our lives. But life goes on.
As it must. And there will be people who will gossip and whisper about the fact that for the first time in a long time I shared photographs of our children here. Well, let them.
It's proof we are happy, and together (sorta), and thriving. And that's worth sharing.
Here's A Song to Sing to Trump Officials
July 9, 2018 July 9, 2018 / Dawn Ennis	/ Leave a comment
Sung to the tune of "Cat People," by David Bowie.
TRUMP PEOPLE
Seen your face on TV
Feels like it's been a thousand days.
Worse than an STD
It's been so long!
Do you say what you really believe?
What you've done to America's so wrong
So hurtful and so mean
Wish you would say, "so long!"
And you've been putting out fire with gasoline.
We're sick of your little dance and song
Fool the bigots and wash their minds.
We're done playing nice, sound the gong!
Don't talk to us about being kind.
You're so, so wrong!
As for Mike Pence, you must be blind
Lunatic could become prez in a heartbeat
Or perhaps as soon as it's "Mueller Time"
Can't believe he'll be any better than you.
C'mon! Just say "so long!"
And you've been putting out the fire with gasoline
Putting out the fire
With gasoline
(Drum solo)
See the kids in cages? You fiend!
Your heart's three sizes too small, like the Grinch.
Damage you're doing, so mean!
As you and your boss keep getting more rich?
See your boss's tweets so petty
We can't stand his thousands of lies
Wish you'd be gone already
Just can't believe what we've been through!
You've been lying so long.
You've been disgusting so long.
Putting out fire with gasoline!
Disgusting so long
Lying so long
Well, it's been so long
President so long
He's been putting out fire
Fingers not long
Hurting us so long
Been putting out fire
Say so long
It's been so long
Say so long, so long, so long
Thanks to Parker Malloy for the idea!
"Am I Next?"
April 18, 2018 April 18, 2018 / Dawn Ennis	/ Leave a comment
My daughter and I took part in last month's March For Our Lives on the grounds of Connecticut's capitol. We left our "pussy hats" from the 2017 protest behind, but she did bring along a homemade sign, replete with handrawn blood-drips and the question, "Am I Next?"
There we met teachers, students, mothers and fathers and many, many little children among the thousands who marched and rallied. Also in attendance, this week's guest on RiseUP With Dawn Ennis: Kevin Sullivan, a legend in Connecticut politics and currently the commissioner of revenue services.
Yes, he's the Tax Man. And in this episode, he has important advice for everyone still working on your taxes (the IRS extended its deadline until midnight tonight).
Sullivan is also the former mayor of my hometown, West Hartford, a former member of the town council, a former state senator and president of the state senate. And Commissioner Sullivan also served as Connecticut's lieutenant governor. In addition to safeguarding the state's revenue coffers, he also serves our town as a leader in the Democratic Party. With his help and sponsorship, I am honored to serve as an alternate representative for my district on the town council. That's one way I'm rising up.
Jacquelyn Martin / AP
Also this month, my special correspondent is a mom of six children in Alexandria, Virginia: Amanda Brewer, a military wife who never expected she'd become an advocate for transgender rights. That all changed when her daughter, came out as trans at age 11.
I profiled the Brewers as well as another military family they helped fight bureaucracy at the Pentagon.
Amanda bravely accepted my invitation to share how she became an activist for trans rights, and I'm so grateful to her for telling her story.
You'll find helpful links and more information below the link to this month's show.
Wow, how about that thumbnail of me? Ouch!
Thank you in advance for watching, liking, sharing, and subscribing!
You can support families like Amanda Brewer's by supporting the American Military Partners Association, which is actively fighting both the Pentagon and the Trump administration on behalf of trans military troops and their families.
To find out more about the March For Our Lives movement, click here.
If you're interested in learning more about Commissioner Kevin Sullivan or the department of revenue services, click here. And you'll find information about state tax refunds here.
The IRS website is here for federal tax filing information.
Click here to register to vote in Connecticut. The League of Women Voters Education Fund has a website to learn about voting in other states. Click here to access that page.
Read about West Hartford's Jonathan Harris and his bid to be Connecticut's next governor here.
To read about my decision to convert from Roman Catholicism to Judaism, click here.
The story about the man who decided to stop dating me after learning I'm trans is here.
And my personal #MeToo story about getting groped by actor Jeffrey Tambor is here on lifeafterdawn.com
If you are interested in becoming a RiseUP special correspondent, please contact me via the comments section! All you need is a camera phone and a story to tell about how you've taken action in your community. No experience required!
"I Am A Leaf On The Wind…"
October 12, 2017 November 20, 2017 / Dawn Ennis	/ Leave a comment
"…Watch how I soar!"
I love that line.
"I am a leaf on the wind. Watch how I soar," is a quote from Serenity, the 2009 film based on the TV series, Firefly. And I drew great inspiration from it this month as I prepared to record the latest episode of my talk show.
For those who are unfamiliar, the movie reunited the cast of Joss Whedon's much-beloved but short-lived Fox scifi western, which ran for only 14 episodes in 2002.
Hoban "Wash" Washburne was the pilot of the Firefly-class spaceship, Serenity. I found a post by blogger MyGeekWisdom that deciphered the meaning of Washburne's inspiring words, as he summoned the courage to fly against seemingly impossible odds.
"It's incredibly easy to psyche ourselves out when under pressure. It's easy to talk ourselves out of doing, of even attempting to perform complicated tasks. In order to actually do them, confidence is key. We have to believe in ourselves whenever we do anything. Whether it be relatively mundane activities or extremely complex processes, we have to believe in ourselves that we can actually do it."
And this month on RiseUP With Dawn Ennis, I summoned my courage to do something I'd never before attempted: I flew solo, recording an entire 30-minute show without a guest, without a script, covering the tragic news of the past week and addressing some of the most challenging times of my life. It's a packed half-hour, and I relished the challenge.
Scroll down, and you'll find all the links I mentioned in this episode, as well as links to some prior blogposts, addressing important issues raised in our program this month. Let me know your thoughts in the comments, including criticism if you feel it's warranted. I went out on a limb this time, and I'm more than willing to learn from my mistakes.
It's painful, but I've learned more from those, than from my successes. Here's the show:
And now, the links, along with other helpful information:
To help victims of Hurricane Harvey, click here, and click here to help victims of Hurricane Irma. Those links will connect you with Public Good, which will direct you to vetted charities that are IRS-verified nonprofit organizations. You can donate money, time and show your support online.
Blood donation agencies are urging people living outside of Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Georgia to visit their local blood center and donate blood as soon as possible. All blood types are needed, but there is an urgent need for platelet donations, as well as O negative blood.
The Hispanic Federation is organizing support for the victims in Puerto Rico online at its Unidos portal, where 100% of your gift goes to the Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Fund.
Click here to make an online donation. And here are several other ways you can help:
Donate Via Text – Compose a new text message for number 41444. Type UNIDOS (space) YOUR AMOUNT (space) and YOUR NAME. (For example: Unidos 100 John Doe) Then press "send" and click on the link to complete your donation.
Donate In Person – Visit any Popular Community Bank branch. Account name: Hurricane Relief Effort. Checking account number: 6810893500.
Donate By Check – Make your check payable to: Hispanic Federation, in the memo line, write Hurricane Relief Fund and mail to: Unidos Disaster Relief Fund, c/o Hispanic Federation, 55 Exchange Place, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10005
Donate Goods and Your Time – You can also support the Puerto Rican relief efforts by donating essential goods and volunteer through efforts coordinated by the New York City and State governments:
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has launched an effort to collect critically-needed items, such as diapers, baby food, and first aid supplies. To find locations, click here.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has also launched the Empire State Relief and Recovery Effort for Puerto Rico to collect donations and volunteer. To find locations, click here.
Nearly 85 percent of the island is still without power, which means millions of people remain without electricity weeks after the storm, says José H. Román Morales, president of Puerto Rico's Energy Commission, which regulates the island's electric power authority. And clean water remains a precious commodity, available to only one-third of the island; another factor that has doctors and health experts fearful of an epidemic outbreak spread by mosquitos.
It would be nice if I could share with you FEMA data on the situation, but as the Washington Post reported, the government has taken that information off its website.
Public Good also provides a portal if you want to help victims of the latest earthquake to strike Mexico. Click here for more information and to donate money.
The victims of the massacre in Las Vegas will benefit from a GoFundMe account set up by Steve Sisolak, Chair of the Clark County Commission, to raise money for those shot and their families. In the first three days, it raised more than $9 million and as this is published the victims fund stands five million dollars short of its goal. Click here for more information and to donate.
I've invited you to tweet your solution to the epidemic of gun violence in the U.S. But before you do, read this compelling article from Forbes — by a Republican — titled Ten Lies That Distort the Gun Control Debate.
Then tweet me @riseupwithdawn.
As for the National Anthem protests, there are new developments: the NFL reportedly changed the rulebook, now requiring all players to be on the field and standing for the Star Spangled Banner. Team owners plan to meet to discuss this and an empty threat from President Trump to take away tax breaks to the NFL… which the league already gave up in 2015.
Interestingly, the NAACP called a pledge by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, to bench players who take a knee during the national anthem, "a public commitment by an NFL owner to violate his players' Constitutional right to free speech." A prominent Texas politician of color, Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price, went a step further in denouncing Jones, calling his order to players an ultimatum "that says, 'Slaves, obey your master.'"
A different view on this issue comes from Michael Caputo, a longtime Republican who served as a senior adviser to President Trump's 2016 campaign and the presidential campaigns of Ronald Reagan, Jack Kemp and George H.W. Bush. I hope you'll consider his perspective, in support of his beloved Buffalo Bills and his fellow veterans and their families, which you can read via CNN by clicking here.
As you may have noticed, I heard from a number of guys named "John." Let me know your thoughts by tweeting me @riseupwithdawn.
I talked a little about detransition in this episode, and my personal experience. My good friend Brynn Tannehill wrote one of the most forceful arguments to attack the myths surrounding this controversial topic a year after my experience, and it holds up well. Click here to read the article in HuffPost, and here to find more of Brynn's amazing writing.
And you can read more about my personal experience here on lifefterdawn, in this blogpost from last year.
If you have questions about trans people, there are three excellent resources to consider. Click here for a quick, handy guide from Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and click here for an in-depth Q&A from the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE). GLAAD put together a list of FAQs as well, which you'll find here.
What does gender confirmation surgery involve? Click here to read WebMD's very simple explanation about the various operations that some transgender people undergo as part of their transition. About one-third of transgender Americans do have GCS, but most never take this step; it is fraught with potential complications, it's expensive if your insurance doesn't cover it, or your provider won't accept your insurance, and the surgery requires an intense amount of recovery time and aftercare. In my personal opinion, all that is worth it, but I respect those who either choose to live without it or cannot have it for financial, health or other personal reasons. As for the corrective work I'm looking forward to having done, that's nobody's business but mine.
To find out more about WPATH, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, click here for that organization's website. You can click here to read about the Standards of Care every respected surgeon and health care professional is expected to follow, and you can find out if your provider is a member by clicking here.
Why is it important that your surgeon be a member of WPATH? Let's take a more mundane example than what some consider the most important operation of their life.
Let's say your car desperately needs new brakes. Brakes make the difference between you and your loved ones traveling at a high rate of speed, and all of you crashing into something at a high rate of speed. Bobby's Brakes wants $900 to replace yours, and that's more than you have. So, you approach Mike the Mechanic on his lunch break, and slip him $450 cash to do it after work. After all, Mike knows how to install brakes, and for him, it's quick, easy money.
But what happens if Mike makes a mistake? Or if he cuts corners to get home in time to watch the latest streaming episode of Star Trek: Discovery? Mike doesn't give you a warranty, there is no money-back guarantee, no nothing. So, instead, you shell out the $900 for peace of mind, knowing Bobby stands behind every set of brakes he installs.
If something goes wrong, there are consumer resources you can use to make sure Bobby fixes it. Mike, meanwhile, took your $450 in cash and is on his way to the casino.
And who would want to cut corners on the surgery that's going to change their life? My advice: choose wisely, and don't ever accept less than the best for your health care needs.
Click here for the official link to the website of Dr. Stanton Honig of Yale New Haven Hospital, the urologist who is, at the moment, the only surgeon Connecticut's state-run health care system has authorized to perform surgeries on transgender patients. Be sure to read the reviews his patients left on RateMDs.com, Vitals.com, and Healthgrades.com
Or, if you're interested in my personal opinion: don't bother.
You can find links to hundreds of other qualified surgeons here. A warning: this list contains doctors I would never, ever recommend, not even to my worst enemy. As in all things, do your homework, ask around. And avoid any doctor who offers a surgical consultation over the phone. I mean, really? Again, would you expect your mechanic to accurately diagnose what your car needs over the phone, sight unseen? No, you would not.
You can read an article I wrote about the potential complications that can arise during gender confirmation surgery, which is also known as sex reassignment surgery, by clicking here.
If you're looking for more information about your right to health care, click here.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has gutted healthcare.gov since the new administration took office, but you can see what's left by clicking here. And HRC has an online resource about health care protections for LGBT folks that you can visit by clicking here.
How about those melons? This photo and a few others are from a promotional shoot for Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, to show off their center for transgender patients. The shoot was in March, when I was a redhead, before my recent breast surgery, and dozens of pounds ago.
If you find yourself the victim of bullying online, don't allow anyone to victimize you that way. Report them, block them, or send them a strong message if you feel you can resolve whatever issue stands between you. But don't allow anyone to treat you as "less than." You have every right to not be bothered. Sometimes, switching off, logging out, walking away is the best solution rather than engaging.
Remember: what a bully wants most of all, whether it's online or face to face, is to see you hurting. I've learned that "hurt people hurt people," and the best way to stop a bully with their own issues is to not give them any ammunition or fuel to continue their assault on you. I know it stings. But resist fighting a fool, lest anyone not be able to tell the difference. In the meantime, click here for resources to combat bullying from the fine folks at GLAAD.
Spirit Day on October 19th is a great opportunity to show you're willing to stand up against bullying, by wearing purple and spreading the message on social media. For details, click here.
You can read the latest on Kylie Perez, the 14-year-old trans girl assaulted in her New Jersey school here.
The mom of Missouri trans teen Ally Steinfeld spoke out following the gruesome murder of her 17-year-old daughter. Click here for that story, and read why Missouri law prevents prosecutors from pursuing hate crime charges by clicking here.
You can read more about the gender non-conforming student from Illinois who took his life, Elijah DePue, by reading his obituary here.
And if you wish, you can reach out to his mom and to his dad to send your thoughts through Facebook. Lacy DePue is here, Zachary DePue is here.
I've written here about the two times I tried to take my life. I called that post "The Choice" because I faced a decision that appeared to leave me only one option: to die. Thankfully, other options presented themselves, namely, to live. My children and I are so happy that's how it worked out.
I invite you to read about that in greater detail by clicking here.
Find out more about my BFF Maia Monet, who was there for me when I needed her most, by visiting her YouTube channel. Like, share and subscribe by clicking here! And learn what a gift it is to read the works of my dear friend and mentor, Jennifer Finney Boylan, by visiting her website, which you'll find here. I'm who I am today, and alive, thanks to these women, and because of the love of my children.
If you are a trans or gender-nonconforming person considering suicide, Trans Lifeline can be reached at 1-877-565-8860. In Canada, dial 1-877-330-6366. Click here for other information about this organization, and click here to make a donation.
LGBT youth (ages 24 and younger) can reach the Trevor Project Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386. Don't feel like calling? The Trevor Project also offers online chat and text. Find out more by clicking here. You can help save lives by clicking here to donate.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 is available 24 hours a day to people of all ages and identities. The Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio es 1-888-628-9454. A line is also set up for the deaf and hard of hearing at 1-800-799-4889. Veterans can call 1-800-273-8255 to speak to someone who understands their particular needs. And for those dealing with the aftermath of any disaster, call 1-800-985-5990.
If you're still not confident any of these fine organizations can help you, reach out to me. I've been there, and I'll do my best to guide you. Email me at dawn@dawnennis.com or in the comments below, or send me a tweet at @riseupwithdawn.
Please note: I'm sorry, but I do not accept unsolicited phone calls, or video calls via Facebook, FaceTime or any other means. Thanks in advance for respecting my privacy.
Thank you so much for reading my blog and for watching the latest episode of RiseUP. Leave me a comment here or on Facebook or on Twitter. And in just a few weeks, I'll be back with a new episode recorded on location in Provincetown, Mass. at the annual Fantasia Fair. Until then, remember the words of Bruce Springsteen: "C'mon, Rise Up!"


The social stigma surrounding tattooing is fading away, and with it fades the notion that older adults can't enjoy ink themselves. Because the last two generations of young adults have so widely embraced tattoos as a form of self-expression, getting a tattoo has rapidly become about as normal as having pierced ears. In fact, more than one in three young adults has a tattoo. Perhaps that's why more and more seniors are starting to ask, why should kids have all the fun?
These days, nearly one in twenty people who get their first tattoo are over the age of 60. If that number seems small, it's important to remember that number would have been close to zero only a few decades ago. One study found that as many as 15% of Baby Boomers have a tattoo, a number that only seems to double with each passing generation. What society once viewed as the rebellious decision of an impudent young adult has nearly become the norm, and seniors' getting their own tattoos is the natural result.
Building a career often means making sacrifices, like having to maintain a professional appearance, even if that means you can't dye your hair or your skin the colors you'd like. But in retirement, concerns about what your clients, bosses, and associates might think of you quickly melt away. And for those who had concerns about how their dream tattoo would age over the next five decades of their life, retirement evaporates those concerns, as well.
Find an artist who specializes: For seniors thinking of getting their first tat, the best piece of advice you can follow is to try and find an artist you trust, preferably with a strong portfolio. If you love traditional American tattoos (a la Sailor Jerry), find someone who can do that work well. If you love watercolor design and realism, look for artists who can offer you what you need. Even more importantly, it's also better to work with an artist who has done work on seniors before. Tattooing older skin means working with a softer, less elastic material that's far more prone to bruising.
Choose a design that will work with you — and your skin: Fragile skin also means that the kind of intricate designs younger people get are far more difficult to do on seniors. With this in mind, it's better to choose a design that's bold and simple, and a design that won't take a dozen separate sessions to complete. Your artist will work with you to find something you love that will translate well to your body.
Practice good tattoo care & hygeine: In the days after getting your first ink done, it's critical to maintain good hygiene to prevent infection. And in the years to follow, it's important to moisturize and use sunscreen to help preserve your tattoo. Nothing will make your new ink fade as quickly as direct exposure to the sun.
Most seniors recognize that retirement is one of your last opportunities to do all the things they've wanted to do. That may mean traveling, going skydiving, or getting that tattoo you've always wanted. When you reach the age of sixty or more, it's all the more reason to live every day to the fullest. Whether you'd like your new design to communicate your philosophy about life, honor a loved one, or remember an important event in your life.


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Home Blog Online marketing strategy|Social media management Is advertising now absolutely necessary for Facebook brand success?
Is advertising now absolutely necessary for Facebook brand success?
by arikhanson | Nov 13, 2012
Answer: Yes.
That's a pretty bold claim, right?
But, I think it's pretty accurate. And, it's exactly what Facebook wants.
This isn't great news for brands–especially smaller ones who welcomed Facebook a couple years ago. At that point, it was the ultimate playing-field leveler. Now, with the advent of Timeline and Facebook's decision to go public, all that has changed.
In the blink of an eye.
Recent studies have reported that as few as 1 in 10 of your Facebook fans see your posts at any given time (real number Facebook shared: 16 percent). You might doubt the stats, but I've found this to be pretty close to the truth. For the handful pages I manage (or contribute to managing) for brands, we only see a small number of likes/comments on "organic" posts.
For example, one page I help manage currently has 2,200 fans (it's a smaller organization). For organic posts, we typically see 10-15 likes and a handful of comments. But, for one post a week we put $300 of Facebook advertising behind it to spur engagement (and ultimately, page likes, too). The result? North of 700 likes and 50 comments for each of those posts. Pretty big difference, right?
And, that's where we're headed with Facebook from a brand perspective. Facebook ads (including sponsored stories and promoted posts) will be the PRIMARY way your fans see and engage with your content. I've seen some folks recently suggest that companies should add a line item to budgets for 2013 for Facebook advertising costs (I'm guessing that's already happening in 2012, too). After what I've seen the last few months with my clients, I can't argue with that suggestion.
Now, I'm not suggesting brands need to promote every post, or turn every post into a sponsored story. But certainly if you want to succeed on Facebook, whether your goals are engagement, reach or leads, you're going to have to invest monetarily in the tool.
That could be $2,000 a month for smaller clients. Or, it could be $10-20,000 a month for larger brands. Depends on your pockets–and ultimately, it depends on how much focus you want to put on Facebook as a brand driver.
But make no mistake about it, Facebook advertising is becoming ESSENTIAL to success on the platform.
What do you think? Do you agree with that position based on what you've seen on Facebook with your clients/organization the last few months?

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Q: can't stop recording using javascript I'm showing an wave to visualize the microphone input. I'm doing it like in the code below.
function micWaveForm (allowScan) {
"use strict";
var paths = document.getElementsByTagName('path');
var visualizer = document.getElementById('visualizer');
var mask = visualizer.getElementById('mask');
var path;
var report = 0;

var soundAllowed = function (stream) {
    //Audio stops listening in FF without // window.persistAudioStream = stream;
    //https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=965483
    //https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/984179
    window.persistAudioStream = stream;
    var audioContent = new AudioContext();
    var audioStream = audioContent.createMediaStreamSource( stream );
    var analyser = audioContent.createAnalyser();
    audioStream.connect(analyser);
    analyser.fftSize = 1024;

    var frequencyArray = new Uint8Array(analyser.frequencyBinCount);
    visualizer.setAttribute('viewBox', '0 0 255 255');

    //Through the frequencyArray has a length longer than 255, there seems to be no
    //significant data after this point. Not worth visualizing.
    for (var i = 0 ; i < 255; i++) {
        path = document.createElementNS('http://www.w3.org/2000/svg', 'path');
        path.setAttribute('stroke-dasharray', '0');
        mask.appendChild(path);
    }
    var doDraw = function () {
        requestAnimationFrame(doDraw);
        analyser.getByteFrequencyData(frequencyArray);
        var adjustedLength;
        for (var i = 0 ; i < 255; i++) {
            adjustedLength = Math.floor(frequencyArray[i]) - (Math.floor(frequencyArray[i]) % 5);
            paths[i].setAttribute('d', 'M '+ (i) +',255 l 0,-' + adjustedLength);
        }
    }
    doDraw();

}

var soundNotAllowed = function (error) {
    console.log(error);
}

if (allowScan) {
    navigator.getUserMedia({audio:true}, soundAllowed, soundNotAllowed);
} else {
    //Stop the recording
}
};

The allowScan variable is a bool to start and stop the recording. It's starting when I press a button with the code navigator.getUserMedia();, then I tried to stop it but nothings work. Is there a way to disable the microphone?

A: In your soundAllowed(stream) function, you can stop the recording by executing stream.getTracks()[0].stop() assuming that you only have that media track active.

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The Istanbul Jazz Festival, held every year since 1994 in the first half of July, takes place in different concert and performance venues across the city.
The Istanbul Jazz Festival, held in the first half of July every year since 1994, takes place in different concert and performance venues across the city. Diverse programming includes classic and modern jazz, Latin, Northern and other distinct jazz styles, as well as jazz and electronic fusion. The festival also celebrates and makes a place for other musical styles and each year includes performances from different genres such as pop, blues, reggae, funk, rock and world music.
In addition to traditional music venues, the festival brings its performances to some of Istanbul's well known historical locations, as well as to the city's streets, tramways and ferries. With the goal of promoting jazz production in Turkey and introducing Turkish jazz abroad, it organizes such events as the "European Jazz Club" and "Meeting of the Masters," in which it brings together jazz artists from Turkey and abroad. Its "Young Jazz" series provides amateur jazz musicians an opportunity to perform on an international platform.


If you take a look at the map of India you will be aware of how massive the country is. Apart from being home to 36 world heritage sites that are famous with tourist and locals, India also has some untouched locations that are a good way to detox from the hordes of crowd and the din of jam-packed cities while admiring the splendour of Indian history and the beauty of nature. Travel the off-beaten path and conquer the nooks and crannies of this amazing country. Whenever you feel like going on a vacation, open up this list and get planning. So embrace the Columbus in you, and explore the unexplored.
Once regarded as the "world's biggest freshwater island" situated in the midst of the Brahmaputra river, Majuli is as flat as a roti making it an ideal location to explore by bicycle. Situated 20 kilometres from Jorhat is regarded as the cultural capital of Assam. Dazzling festivals throughout the year create a vibrant atmosphere while tranquil streets lined by bamboo trees enhance the untouched appeal. Once occupying 1200 square kilometres, the island of Majuli has now shrunk to a mere 400 square kilometres because of the increasing height of the river. Predictions state that the island will only remain for a mere 20 more years, so stop by for a dose of tranquil waters, the laid-back vibe and amazing scenery.
Boasting an amalgamation of a Tiger, Elephant and biodiversity reserve, the park has been regarded as a natural UNESCO World Heritage site. Ideal for a serene holiday in the wild – minus the crowd – carry a camera to capture the undulating forest hills and pristine grasslands dotted with endangered species of Tigers, one-horned Rhinos, Pygmy hogs, Bengal Floricans and Swamp Deers.
The feature that makes Champaner-Pavagadh unique from most historical ruins in India and a holder of the title of "UNESCO world heritage site", is the clever town planning full of religious buildings, palaces, fortifications, residential zones and so many other vestiges. Dating between 8th and 14th centuries, the sandstone structures contrasted by the baby-blue sky create a stunning picture to be captured. History buffs and archaeology enthusiasts should definitely visit to be amazed by the harmonious blends of hindu and islamic architecture as well as the stunning backdrop that enhances the beauty of these sandstone structures. Although the Pavagadh hills that shadow Champaner are a famous pilgrimage site for locals, it hasn't been ventured yet by travellers. What was once a thriving capital of the Mughals sultanate and a crucial stop in the trade route is now an archaeological marvel.
When? Year round, but heavy snowfall seals roads during winter months.
The mountain city isn't named as "Pahadon ki Mallika" (translates as Queen of the Mountains) for no reason. Resembling the sceneries of Switzerland, Khajjiar has a mesmerizing combination of forests, lakes and meadows flanked by the snow-capped hills of the Himalayas. Detox your mind with peaceful walks around the picturesque Khajjiar Lake and through the lush pine forests hiding many scenic waterfalls. Once you have had enough of the scenic beauty (as if!), you can enjoy with adventure activities like trekking, paragliding and horse-riding. You can also explore Khajjiar's tiny villages of Rota and Ladi that are laden with apple orchards. While there, a visit to the Kalatop wildlife sanctuary will bring you face-to-face with animals like Black bear, Deer, Jackal, Leopard, Serow, wild cats and so much more.
Ideal for amateur trekkers and nature lovers, Chopta will definitely be a favorite offbeat holiday destination. Think snow-covered backdrops, picturesque meadows, dense forest trails and benevolent locals. Chopta is definitely more than a holiday destination, it is a place you will remember for a lifetime. Trek to the 1000 year old Tungnath temple perched 3680 m off ground and marvel at the splendour of the world's largest temple dedicated to lord Shiva. Visits during summer will introduce you to amiable weather, lush greenery in monsoon and fairytale-esque landscapes in winter. Camping and trekking are definitely activities you can thoroughly enjoy while admiring the scenic beauty.
International praise as 'Asia's cleanest Village' still hasn't generated much visitors to beautiful Mawlynnong, which is situated to the east of Khasi hills bordering Bangladesh. Embodying cleanliness and serenity, the village is definitely a worthy visit. Walk through cobbled streets lined with thatched huts (having their own bamboo baskets for waste disposal) and gardens flourishing with radiant flowers. Also encounter unique living root bridges across rivers (regarded as UNESCO world heritage sites) that have been created by intertwining aerial roots of rubber trees. Don't miss the highlight of the trip by climbing a 85 feet tall watchtower – made entirely out of Bamboo – to cherish the views of the village and nearby Bangladesh. These aren't the only aspects of Mawlynnong to be commended, the organically prepared cuisine is divine and the locals are generous and warm souls who carry on the matriarchal surname.
The Jawai Leopard Camp is the latest and premium addition to Leopard spotting attractions in India. Experience glamping at its least crowded while respecting the natural requirements of the leopards and other animals living in the sanctuary. Morning and evening game drives, cozy tents, delicious Rajasthani food and rustic lamps make the venture both comfortable and adventurous. Observe the leopards residing harmoniously with farmers. Other animals that can be spotted include Tigers, Peacock, Monkeys, Sloth bears, Indian wolves, Antelopes, Cranes, Flamingos and a variety of migratory birds. This is definitely something birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy.
Once the capital of the Hoysala Dynasty, Halebidu is famous among locals but not among tourists. Translating as 'the old city' , the temple at Halebidu was built in 12th century and dedicated to Lord Shiva. Glance at the detailed artwork and friezes that adorn the ceiling and walls. These carvings depict stories from Hindu legends, theology and life and culture of ancient India. The entire city is scattered with beautiful shrines and grand temples, a treasure trove for archaeology enthusiasts and history buffs.
Situated near the banks of the Saraswati River and honoured as a UNESCO world heritage site, the Rani ka Vav (queen's stepwell) has been constructed in the Gurjara architectural style. Observe the ornate pillars and walls that are carved with religious and mythological sculptures. This inverted temple with seven inner pavillions in different levels is the only stepwell to be regarded as a heritage site and showcases great skill of precision and artistry.
Well-known for its Hydel power projects because of its location on the banks of the River Kaveri, Shivanasamundaram is an offbeat destination with almost no tourists. The verdant hills are heightened in beauty with tumbling waterfalls and offer breathtaking views. The calming sounds of gushing water contributes to harmony while the nearby Ranganatha Temple adds mellow hints of spirituality. For some trekking and fishing activities head over to the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.
Come to Kamshet, admire the picturesque surroundings and admire them further by paragliding. Kamshet is full of many paragliding and flying schools, so if you have that in your bucket list, head over to Kamshet. Other attractions include the picturesque Pavana Lake and the Shindewadi Hills.


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Video: Paddy Pimblett beats up internet troll in gym challenge
By MMA Fighting Newswire Dec 30, 2022, 4:00pm EST
The internet troll was surprisingly game, throwing all sorts of kicks at Paddy Pimblett. One of them pulled a muscle, which made him an even easier target for "The Baddy" after his trolling led to a gym challenge seen in the video above.
Pimblett went relatively easy on the troll, considering he could have gone full power and ended things quickly. Ultimately, he was impressed that the guy actually showed up and took the beating for as long as he could hold out, which was a little over two rounds. Pimblett had offered a 500 euro prize if his foe could simply survive and booked him a ticket to his gym in Liverpool, U.K.
Pimblett has a few more trolls on his social media these days. After winning a controversial decision over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, there were a few boos to go along with the cheers at the T-Mobile Arena. Later, he refused to apologize to his critics or bury the hatchet with Ariel Helwani, who called he and his manager out for an alleged request to pay for an interview.
The U.K. star remains unbooked for his next fight. Along with trolls, potential opponents continue to call him out. Others have resolved themselves to watching his rise, believing the UFC is protecting him.
Terrance McKinney knows UFC will probably never give him Paddy Pimblett fight: 'I would flatline him'


Fuzhou's metro line 1, the first subway in southeast China's Fujian Province, was officially launched on Friday.
The subway features carriages decorated with artistic pictures including animated golden fish, blooming lotus flowers as well as the traditional Chinese oil-paper umbrellas.
Aside from facilitating traffic in Fuzhou by connecting over 20 important stations, the 24-kilometer subway line also hopes to demonstrate the city's distinctive culture.


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Q: Disable trimming of whitespace from path variables in Spring 3.2 By default, Spring trims leading/trailing whitespace from strings used as path variables. I've tracked this down to be because the trimTokens flag is set to true by default in AntPathMatcher.
What I can't figure out, though, is how to set that flag to false.
Providing my own RequestMappingHandlerMapping bean using an AntPathMatcher where I set it to false didn't work.
How do I change this flag using JavaConfig?
Thanks.

A: Let your configuration extend WebMvcConfigurationSupport override requestMappingHandlerMapping() and configure accordingly.
@Configuration
public MyConfig extends WebMvcConfigurationSupport {

    @Bean
    public PathMatcher pathMatcher() {
      // Your AntPathMatcher here.
    }

    @Bean
    public RequestMappingHandlerMapping requestMappingHandlerMapping() {
        RequestMappingHandlerMapping  rmhm = super.requestMappingHandlerMapping();
        rmhm.setPathMatcher(pathMatcher());
        return rmhm;
    }
}

A: The problem
Just like you pointed out the issue is because all versions of the Spring Framework before 4.3.0 have the default antPathMatcher with the trimTokens flag is set to true.

Solution
Add a config file that returns the default antPathMatcher but with the trimTokens flag set to false
@Configuration
@EnableAspectJAutoProxy
public class PricingConfig extends WebMvcConfigurerAdapter {

  @Bean
  public PathMatcher pathMatcher() {

    AntPathMatcher pathMatcher = new AntPathMatcher();
    pathMatcher.setTrimTokens(false);
    return pathMatcher;
  }

  @Override
  public void configurePathMatch(PathMatchConfigurer configurer) {
    configurer.setPathMatcher(pathMatcher());
  }
}


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Q: SQL Select Query taking too long and won't load I'm trying to retrieve information from a database with python and sql.
Currently one of the tables is taking a huge amount of time to query and is in effect unloadable.
How can I more effectively load this data?
This is the current code I am using,
import pandas as pd
import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import psycopg2 as pg
from sqlalchemy import create_engine

#establishing the connection
conn = pg.connect(
   database=POSTGRESQL_DATABASE, user=POSTGRESQL_USER, password=POSTGRESQL_PASSWORD, host=POSTGRESQL_HOST, port=POSTGRESQL_PORT
)

SQL = '''
select sentiments.user_id,
settings.diagnosis,expressions.angry,expressions.disgusted,
expressions.fearful,expressions.happy,expressions.neutral,
expressions.sad,expressions.surprised,expressions.created,
settings.medication,settings.dosage_times,settings.medication_activity_time,
settings.gender,settings.age, sentiments.id, sentiments.sentiment,
sentiments.magnitude, sentiments.created,
pupil_detections.created,pupil_detections.left_eye_upper,pupil_detections.left_eye_lower,pupil_detections.right_eye_upper
,pupil_detections.right_eye_lower,pupil_detections.left_eye_iris,pupil_detections.right_eye_iris
from sentiments
left join expressions
on sentiments.user_id = expressions.user_id
left join pupil_detections
on sentiments.user_id = pupil_detections.user_id
left join settings
on sentiments.user_id = settings.user_id;

'''

df = pd.read_sql(SQL, con=conn)
df

Is there a way to batch the request or something like this? THe table that is massive is the pupil_detections database.
Instead of using pandas is there another way I could access this data to do analysis on it?
Thanks!


TaDaaa! As my granddaughter and her superhero, Dora would say. Edges attached to diamonds in the middle star. I can't help myself-I have no time to sew today but at 6:30 am was at the machine attaching edges to diamonds. Had to rip a couple of seams because it was 6:30. however, I was fully awake when I eased into the pool this morning with an outside temperature of 34. Everything inside the pool was fine but the tip of my nose was frozen:) Won't be posting for awhile as I am heading for Seattle in the morning.
You are one brave woman tackling two daring deeds before the day even has really started. Those tiny, tiny strips look very difficult to manage. The pool--well, my hat is off to you.
I have just found you on Exuberant colour , I also love her work .


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Supreme Court to hear plea to extend date of NEET 2017
April 17, 2017 by Amber Sodhi in Medical Admission News
Supreme Court to hear petition to postpone NEET 2017
The Supreme Court is going to hear the petition to postpone the date of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2017. The NEET examination is scheduled to be conducted on May 7, 2017. The petition is filed by the Sankalp Charitable Trust seeking an extension of date of NEET 2017 considering several reasons including the short span of time between board exams and NEET.
The Sankalp Charitable Test says that the aspirants get only 10 to 15 days for preparation because of the short time between board exams and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. Last year there was a gap of two months between the board exams and NEET.
Earlier, there were multiple medical entrance exams for students to choose from, but now there is only the NEET exam which is a national level examination. Students who fail to qualify NEET will lose an academic year.
Moreover, CBSE included AYUSH and Veterinary sciences in the later stages of NEET application process. The decision to include the Veterinary Sciences was taken only four days before the last date of registration for NEET.
Considering the Supreme Court orders to accept the applications of candidates above 25 years of age, CBSE notified that the Admit cards for NEET 2017 will be made available on the official website from April 22.
Last week, the Supreme Court also directed the Central government to include Urdu as a language in NEET exam from the next academic session. The Supreme Court decision came in a case filed by the Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO).
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BMP-2/ALK3 and HGF signal in parallel to regulate renal collecting duct morphogenesis
I.R. Gupta, M. Macias-Silva, S. Kim, X. Zhou, T.D. Piscione, C. Whiteside, J.L. Wrana, N.D. Rosenblum
Journal of Cell Science 2000 113: 269-278;
I.R. Gupta
Division of Nephrology, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
M. Macias-Silva
S. Kim
X. Zhou
T.D. Piscione
C. Whiteside
J.L. Wrana
N.D. Rosenblum
Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-2 and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) exert antagonistic effects on renal collecting duct formation during embryogenesis. A current model proposes HGF inhibits BMP-2 signaling at the level of Smad1 in a common target cell. Here, we show that BMP-2 and HGF control collecting duct formation via parallel pathways. We examined the interactions between BMP-2 and HGF in the mIMCD-3 model of collecting duct morphogenesis. During tubule formation, HGF rescued the inhibitory effects of BMP-2 and of a constitutive active form of the BMP-2 receptor, ALK3, stably expressed in mIMCD-3 cells. To determine whether the effect of HGF occurs through known mediators which act downstream of the BMP-2/ALK3 complex, we examined the effect of HGF on BMP-2-induced Smad1 phosphorylation, Smad1/Smad4 complex formation, and Smad1 nuclear translocation. Neither HGF nor other receptor tyrosine kinase ligands (EGF, FGF-4) induced phosphorylation of endogenous Smad1 in mIMCD-3 cells or in Mv1Lu, MC3T3-E1 or P19 cells. Furthermore, none of these ligands blocked induction of the BMP-responsive promoter, Tlx2. Thus, HGF overcomes the inhibitory effects of BMP-2 on collecting duct morphogenesis without interrupting any of the known signaling events in the BMP-2 dependent Smad1 signaling pathway. We conclude that BMP-2/ALK3 and HGF function to control parallel pathways downstream of their respective cell surface receptors. Integration of these signals likely occurs at the level of transcriptional or post-transcriptional events.
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Oliver Cromwell (1599 – 1658) was a powerful figure in English history during and after the English Civil War, when he rose from the rank of Captain of Horse to Lord Protector of England. His sword, said to have been carried at the battle of Drogheda in 1649, has been remarkably well preserved and is displayed in the permanent collection of the Royal Armouries in Leeds, England. The Paul Chen Cromwell Sword is an accurate replica of the original "mortuary" hilt style and features a blackened guard decorated in a gold foliage pattern with a wire-wound sharkskin grip. As the original sword now lacks a scabbard , we have provided a design typical of the period. This piece of English history is a must for the ECW collector and re-enactor.
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A brief note to update you all on a new variety I am breeding for Hawaii. It is called "Waimea Gold," and it is growing beautifully here. I have crossed two strong landraces, then inter planted with other c. moschatas that were performing well. I allowed them to again cross, and now I am hand pollinating and selecting traits. This last step is currently going on, and it will be part of the stabilization process.
The result is a market variety that is beginning to show up at some of our farmer's markets, and the chefs have been serving them up too. I have given seed to two local farmers that are growing them already. They have noted that it just "wants to grow" which is exactly what we need. No fuss. But I will be doing a bit of fussing in the months ahead, as I continue to stabilize the traits.
For those of you interested in plant/squash breeding, here are the traits that I am selecting for: Small size (3-4lb max), smooth, easy to peel, versatility in flavor profile (can be used in a wide variety of dishes,) pest and disease resistance (especially powdery mildew and pickleworm,) and best of all it is a contender to give the imported bland little kabochas a run for their money. Tasty and local…not to mention kinda cute. Here are the current photos! The green ties on the stem mark that the pumpkin blooms were hand pollinated for seed purity. So Waimea….let's hope we have struck gold!
You're amazing! I want to grow these. Is there any way I can pick up some seeds? I'll be living on Oahu starting in June.
This is so exciting! We live on Oahu. How can we buy some seeds from you?
I just discovered your blog while Googling chayote, and am now binge-reading it 🙂 I live in Puna and love growing food as well. Is there a way to buy pumpkin seeds from you? I usually just plant seeds from purchased Kabocha and get a few pumpkins that way, and recently bought a packet of a Thai variety from Baker Creek, but to buy seeds specially bred and adapted for Hawaii would be even better.


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Male Vs. Female Eagles
By Sandy Vigil
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Predatory birds like eagles have a unique feature that scientists call "reverse sexual dimorphism," which means the female of the species is typically larger than the male. Scientists have measured the weight, wingspan, talons and beaks of eagles in captivity and in the wild. Researchers have also captured eagles' vocalization on recordings and observed behavioral differences between the sexes as well.
The male bald eagle weighs 5 to 9 pounds and the female easily outweighs him at 12 to 15 pounds. Steller's sea eagle is the largest of the eagle family. The male Steller weighs a mere 11 to 13 pounds in comparison to the female's 15 to 20 pounds. The African fish eagle female is over 56 percent heavier than the male. She weighs anywhere from 7 to 8 pounds while the male weighs 4 to 5 pounds. Another eagle heavyweight is the harpy. The male harpy weighs roughly 8 1/2 to 12 pounds. In contrast, the female weighs 14 to 20 pounds. A notable exception to the weight of female eagles is a harpy named Jezebel who weighed in at a whopping 26 pounds. Experts believe being housed in a zoo with food readily available caused her excessive weight.
An adult female bald eagle's wingspan is larger than the male's. She has a wingspan of approximately 7 feet, whereas a male's is 6 feet 6 inches. The male Florida bald eagle has a shorter wingspan of only 6 feet. The female of the larger Alaskan bald eagle has a wingspan of 8 feet. The harpy has a wingspan from approximately 6 to 7 feet. Harpy wing measurement data is usually not broken down by sex, but The Cornell Lab of Ornithology says that the females are at the larger end of the wingspan spectrum. Female Steller's sea eagles boast a massive wingspan of 8 feet. Although the male's wingspan is shorter, it is still an impressive 7 feet.
Talons and Beaks
In a 1983 research program, Dr. Gary Bortolotti discovered through measuring the beaks and feet of newly hatched eagles and periodically remeasuring the same nestlings, he could predict their gender. Both male and female eagles have four talons. The rear talon is called a "hallux." Female bald eagles have larger halluces -- the plural of hallux -- than males. Female bald eagles also have deeper beaks, measured from the top of the bill to her chin.
Near dawn, the male African fish eagle fish is at his noisiest, but the female rarely makes any noise at all. A male bald eagle's voice is higher in pitch when compared to the female's voice. The male harpy's call has been described as a whispy scream or wail repeated five to seven times in a 30 to 40 second time frame with 10 second rests between calls, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology reports. The female harpy's call is a shorter call but repeated more frequently at nine to 12 times. A female harpy was recorded making a "yelping" noise while her mate was making soft quacking noises like a duck.
Both the male and female harpies contribute to the building of the nest, but once the female lays eggs she is the primary incubator. The male will take over while she eats the food that he brings her. Both parents feed the nestling, but the female harpy brings more food to the nest. The female bald eagle initiates their elaborate courtship ritual. After the nest is built and eggs are laid, they share the incubation process. One sits on the nest while the other hunts for food. Steller's eagles are so reclusive that researchers have some information about the nests they built, but not much about their reproduction behaviors.
AvianWeb.com: Harpy Eagles
Oiseaux-Birds.com: African Fish Eagle
San Diego Zoo: Birds: Steller's Sea Eagle
American Eagle Foundation: Eagle Biology - Reproduction
AvianWeb.com: Bald Eagles
University of Saskatchenwan: Criteria for Determining Age & Sex of Nestling Bald Eagles
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Neotropical Birds: Harpy Eagle
Based in Las Vegas, Sandy Vigil has been a writer and educator since 1980. She taught high school and middle school English and drama for 11 years. Vigil holds a Master of Science in teaching from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Arts in secondary English education from the University of Central Oklahoma.
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I've been invited by the GAA Foundation to exhibit a series of my photographic works on architecture. Unfortunately the production costs are so high, with the printing, mounting, framing shipping and installing, the only way I see possible for me to except is if I can get some financial help to deal with these costs.
The Foundation have put together a package in the form of a pdf. for any interested parties, outlining the benefits of having your company name present and visible at the Biennale.
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*Super producer Will Packer has started up a new production company with backing from Discovery Communications and Universal Pictures, called Will Packer Media. As part of the deal with Discovery, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) has the right of first refusal for his projects.
Packer is known for producing low-budget, high-profit movies that have made him one of Hollywood's most sought after content creators. His most recent title, "Girls Trip," surpassed all exceptions by dominating the domestic box office opening weekend, taking in $30 million.
EUR/Electronic Urban Report's Lee Bailey caught up with Packer to dish about his new Discovery deal and the impact it will have on black Hollywood. He also explained why he purchased Russell Simmons' Narrative agency.
Will Packer: It really is huge. It is born of my entrepreneurial spirit and my desire to have the ability to create content across multiple platforms. I think that if you are a producer of a specific kind of content.. you produce documentaries, you produce TV movies, or you only produced theatrical movies, you tend to view content through that particular lens. Well, in today's world, consumers are consuming content across all platforms, across all the various forms of screens. They're consuming it where they want it, when they want it, how they want it. If I'm going to be a premium content producer that's forward-thinking like I am, I have to be able to produce content that can live across the appropriate medium for that content. That means that I don't want to be limited to viewing content only through a specific prism. So this is exciting because the partnership with Discovery and Universal allows me to create a wide variety of content across a wide variety of mediums.
I think strategically, I want to make sure that I am delivering what the audience craves. They are consuming content at a much higher rate than before, which is exciting for a content producer. I wanna make sure that One of the things that doesn't change with this deal is the fact that I still have to be able to produce quality content that resonates with audiences. I can do it in a wider array than I previously would have been able to but the challenge is still there to be able to create the types of content that they're going to respond to.
Will Packer: I like to create content that audiences of every demographic background, ethnicities can relate to. I try to create content that has universal themes but I certainly enjoy creating content that has that unique perspective and flavor of the content that I have created in the past. But more than ever, I think that that type of content is being consumed by everybody — black, white, Latino. If you live in Detroit or suburban Texas, the lines are becoming blurrier and blurrier and content is not limited based on the cast or the themes. We're seeing that with 'Girls Trip,' for instance. Obviously, it's for African-American women. It was made with them in mind. It was made to speak to that audience specifically, but we are getting an awful lot of non-black women going because that story is so real, so authentic, so fun and so heartwarming.
Will Packer: Our deal was done before I found out about the Tyler deal. I think that it speaks to the direction that the Discovery folks — who own OWN along with Oprah, and the OWN team — it speaks to the way that they're thinking about the future of the network. So I had no idea about the Tyler move but it certainly does create an opportunity for there to be more space on the network for the type of content that I and Ava DuVernay and the Akils and others will create.
Will Packer: Narrative is exciting because I wanted to get into the branded content business for a while now and he founded an agency with an amazing woman named Tricia Clark Stone and she is going to stay onboard and run that as a division of my new company. Brands these days are looking for innovative ways to reach consumers. So this goes hand and hand with my strategy to create new and innovative content that can live across multiple platforms. Brands need that now. It's becoming harder and harder to reach audiences via the traditional advertising methods. So we can partner with those brands to bring them audiences and put them in front of the audiences that are very valuable to them. This branded content studio Narrative, which we're calling WP Narrative now, will allow us to do that with a direct relationship with the brands. Bridge that with the Hollywood talent and the creative community that we already have impost with.
Will Packer: I definitely work hard. I make it a point to not be out worked. You might beat me, you might be better than me, you might have more resources than me but you won't outwork me, 'cause that's the one thing I can control. But the other thing is, it's not just me. I am smart enough to know that I need to put great people around me. Film is a collaborative medium, as is television as is entertainment as a whole. And I have had some great collaborative relationships. I feel really really strong about my new Will Packer Media team that I've assembled and that's really one of the main keys of my success, putting great people around me.


Last night's Yulefest dinner and show at the Metropole was as CraZy as it gets!
We ended up having to find an IMPOSTER! because our own John Stretton a.k.a. Peter Sellers was struck down by a severe case of the Lurgi the night before and was unable to perform.
So while John was resting up (probably with a Brandy or two), we procured the services of accomplished actor and voice-over artiste Peter McAllum, who stepped up and onto the stage with the rest of the lads… and they had one wild time up there.
So did the audience given the clamour for photos with the cast after the show. Here's a pic of few of those fans with our imposter Peter, and Robin (Spike) Queree.
Today's special afternoon tea and show is on at 3pm… there a few tickets left, which you'd better grab because all the rest of the tickets for next week's closing show are sold out.
Last Tickets for The Goon Show LIVE!
OK Goon-Types… there is only a handful of tickets left for the last 3 of our shows – and because we want the roof to be raised with as much Goon-type hubbub possible, the remaining tickets can be yours for 15% off the standard price.
NOTE: this offer is only for General Admission / Single Tickets booked and paid for online, for any of our last 3 shows.
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Meet Gianna, our youngest Goon-mad fanatic.
You'd better grab some tickets before they run out… only 3 shows to go.
Last Saturday night's show was lots of fun, according to Cheryle who came to the show with her family.
You can view more audience reviews on our YouTube channel.
Tickets for this Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd (our 50th show) are still available, so book your tickets now.
…and we're pleased to note that a few of them turn up at our shows. At last Saturday's Yulefest Dinner and Show, we had a room full of them.
My Dad is a Goon Show nut and introduced me and my ears to the show at a very young age. When I heard there was a live version, I had to go and see it.
I can't wait to tell my Dad, back in the old country, about it he (and his ears) will be extremely jealous.
The show was great! Three (and a bit) Goon Shows performed by a group of very impressive soundalike actor-type performers who were obviously enjoying it as much as I was.
The musical interludes featured a very impressive guitarist/vocalist who ably filled the spots of the indisposed Max Geldray and Ray Ellington. The performances were fitted between the courses of the meal we were having, which worked quite well.
It was a great evening – well worth the trip and the money and I'd recommend it to all comedy fans. After all, this is where it all began!
We couldn't put it any better Gary – and thanks our steaming friend, we'd love to see you at another one of our shows.


Wangan Midnight Expressway Forums -> OLD MODEL CARS or NEW MODEL CARS?
OLD MODEL CARS or NEW MODEL CARS?, which one you prefer?
OLD MODEL CARS or NEW MODEL CARS?
so which you prefer to drive?
Good poll, wrong section and mistake in making the poll itself. Also full of idiots.
im a sucker for oldskool cars.
gc8 and r32. would rather have those rather than a gdb-f or an r34.
I nulled the vote because I'm really torn between both. I really like old cars and newer cars so it's pretty hard to single them out.
Like for Hakone, people say MX-5 is the best for it.
But it slides like a btch to me, and I still feel more comfortable with the FD.
I mean, it's not really new, but not exactly ancient either.
Well, whatever category that is in, I'll take it.
Hard to believe the R34 is over 10 years old... Then again hard to believe the same basic design of the Skyline GT-R has been around for over 21 years and still remains a fairly modern car.
simply because most japanese manufacturers don't manufacture/renew their sports cars models after the 90's...hence they seem new..
it's like how i hear ppl say 32's newer than e1.......seems like so, but in essence no.
Old cars all the way..
But if you count the R34 as a "newer" car then id have to be pretty torn between the two.
A the r34 is old now that The new the came out. Personally I like all the old cars.
Old cars. Had an R34 and loved it.
Evo 9, R35 Spec V, GDB-F, GDB-C, ZN6, BRZ, Z33, Z34, and RX-8.
Me? Oh sorry about that.


A remarkable vehicle you all remember. . .so I won't bother to describe it.
When we took it in for its first service at the big Citroën distributor in Hayes, Middlesex, the mechanics were pretty scathing about what they felt to be the French laid back attitude regarding engineering.
[ While our adventures on the high and low roads of Europe that summer are wothy of their own chapter — with lots of silent 8mm movies available — the great part of this story is that about six years later that same curvy aluminum kart became my first lover. I lost my standard-shift virginity on her.
Learned about front wheel drive in the snow . . .
How to pull away from an uphill light . . .
The quickest way to downshift to an unsynchronized first gear (stop dead in your tracks, ouch) . . .


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The Khadr case: Does Canada give a damn?
Last month the military tribunal trying Omar Khadr for the 2002 battlefield death of an American soldier in Afghanistan learned that one of the…
Last month the military tribunal trying Omar Khadr for the 2002 battlefield death of an American soldier in Afghanistan learned that one of the Canadian youth's interrogators was Sergeant Joshua Claus.
In 2005, Claus pled guilty to charges of assault and maltreatment of prisoners at the Bagram Theatre Internment Facility.
The offences occurred just at the time Khadr was there, in 2002. The maltreatment in question included hanging prisoners up by the arms and beating them, sometimes for days at a stretch.
Among the many subjected to this torture were two men, Habibullah and Dilawar, who were hung and beaten till they died.
It was at the hands of Claus and others like him that Khadr confessed to the murder of Sergeant Christopher Speers. He has always maintained that this confession was obtained under torture, and that it is false. He denies throwing the grenade that killed Speers.
Khadr's story of torture is inhuman, but it fits all too well with the pattern established in the trial of Claus and the other Bagram scapegoats.
Khadr, at the time a 15-year-old Canadian youth, was in an al-Qaeda compound that was attacked by US Special Forces in July of 2002.
Mortally wounded after he was shot twice in the back, he was carried to Bagram Theatre Internment Facility, where his interrogation began almost immediately.
While in treatment for his wounds, he was repeatedly wheeled into the interrogation room on his stretcher, still in great pain.
He was denied pain medication, hung up by the arms, had a bag put over his head, cold water thrown over him, was made to work hauling water and scrubbing floors while his wounds still bled, and left chained up till he soiled himself.
Khadr's torture continued after he was taken to Guantanamo Bay. There he reports having his hair pulled out, being spat on, beaten, and shackled in "stress positions" for hours at a time.
He's spent long stretches in solitary confinement and been prevented from saying his prayers.
Examined by a psychiatrist, he's been diagnosed with the kind of post-traumatic stress disorder that's common in victims of torture.
Documents brought forward by Khadr's lawyers demonstrate that the military doctored a key report on the July 2002 firefight that ended in Speer's death.
The original, written by the local commander, says that the fighter who threw the grenade died. It was later revised to say that US forces had "engaged" him.
The case against Khadr was always flimsy.
By international law he was a child soldier in 2002, and should never have been held even as a prisoner of war, let alone as a human-right-less "unlawful enemy combatant."
Under the Geneva Conventions he had the right to as brief a detention as possible in a youth facility, followed by speedy rehabilitation to civilian life.
Canada's part in Khadr's story has been ignominious and craven from the start. We are now on our third prime minister since the Toronto-born teen was captured, and we're still the only Western nation not to demand the release of its citizens from Guantanamo.
That the only Canadian there is also the only juvenile still in the prison compounds our shame.
Omar Khadr grew up in a fanatically, violently, anti-American family, and was indoctrinated at an early age into what we now call terrorism. To many Canadians he represents the enemy.
But the Geneva Conventions don't call on us to respect only the rights of our friends. Whatever Khadr did, he has rights, and the US has been trampling on those rights for the past six years.
Khadr is on trial for what the US alleges are war crimes, but the evidence of its own soldiers seems to suggest that it was they who should be on trial.
One officer's report describes his men summarily executing one fighter, and coming very close to doing the same for Khadr. Nothing in the reports describe Khadr committing any crime.
Even if there was evidence of Khadr's guilt, there's no excuse for the way he's been treated.
The Law Society of England and Wales and four more top UK law societies have called on Canada to intercede on the youth's behalf, as have Canadian law groups, human rights organizations, and all three opposition parties.
France has demanded his release.
But Prime Minister Stephen Harper insists Khadr is being given "due process," and refuses to get involved.
Only one thing can change Harper's mind and that's a significant public outcry. If ever there was a case that called for letters, e-mails and phone calls to the prime minister, this is it.
As Canadians we can demonstrate our respect for human rights by demanding Khadr's release, or we can stay the course of the past six years, and prove we don't give a damn.
Al Pope won the 2002 Ma Murray Award for Best Columnist in BC/Yukon. His novel, Bad Latitudes, is available in bookstores.
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Stokes feels Williamson deserves New Zealander of the Year award
Tuesday - July 23, 2019 4:26 pm , Category : SPORTS
London, July 23 (IANS) England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Tuesday turned down a nomination to be the New Zealander of the Year. He went on to add that the award would suit someone like New Zealand captain Kane Williamson.
"I am flattered to be nominated for New Zealander of the Year. I am proud of my New Zealand and Maori heritage but it would not sit right with me to be nominated for this prestigious award. There are people who deserve this recognition more and have done a lot more for the country of New Zealand," said Stokes in a statement.
Stokes, son of former New Zealand rugby player and coach Gerard 'Ged' Stokes, was Man of the Match in the final of the 2019 World Cup in which England beat New Zealand to lift the trophy for the first time. He moved to the United Kingdom at the age of 12 and said that his "life is firmly established" in the country.
Stokes also endorsed Williamson's nomination and said that his vote goes for the New Zealand captain.
"I feel the whole country should align their support to New Zealand captain Kane Williamson," said Stokes. "He should be revered as a Kiwi legend. He led his team in this World Cup with distinction and honour. He was the Player of the Tournament and an inspirational leader of men. He shows humility and empathy to every situation and is an all-round good bloke. He typifies what it is to be a New Zealander. He would be a worthy recipient of this accolade. New Zealand, fully support him. He deserves it and gets my vote."
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Entrepreneurs In the News
Rabbit Hole Distillery Partners with Pernod-Ricard, One of The World's Largest Spirits Companies
Rabbit Hole Distillery, a high-end whiskey and bourbon maker led by Endeavor Entrepreneur Kaveh Zamanian, has entered into a strategic partnership with Pernod Ricard, one of the world's largest spirit companies. Zamanian, Rabbit Hole's founder, will maintain his shares in Rabbit Hole and will continue to operate the company.
Founded in 2012, Rabbit Hole is a Kentucky-based bourbon and whiskey distiller inspired by modern approaches to whiskey making. Rabbit Hole currently has a presence across nine states in the country, including a newly launched 55,000 square foot distillery ( the 16th largest bourbon distillery in the world), designed by architect Doug Pierson, in downtown Louisville. Rabbit Hole's spirits were recognized at the NY International Spirits Competition in 2017 with the Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey taking home "Best in Show" while the Kentucky Straight Rye was a "Double Gold" winner.
Rabbit Hole Founder Kaveh Zamanian gave entrepreneurs a tour of the distillery during the International Selection Panel in Louisville in 2018. | Photo by Jess Amburgey
Rabbit Hole joined the Endeavor network in May 2018 at the 79th International Selection Panel (ISP) held in Louisville, Kentucky, where Zamanian was selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur. Since selection, Zamian has taken advantage of everything Endeavor has to offer, embracing not only the resources, but also Endeavor's values.
"Endeavor has been a very rewarding investment, not only when it comes to scaling my business, but also as it relates to deepening my expertise as an entrepreneur," said Zamanian. "The networking aspect has been particularly helpful, and the connections I'm making through Endeavor are paying dividends to my business. As Rabbit Hole continues to grow, I look forward to tapping into deeper layers of opportunity through Endeavor."
Over the years, various different spirit companies have expressed interest to Zamanian about potential partnerships, and although it was always humbling for him to have been approached, a partnership wasn't something he'd considered. That was until he met with Alexandre Ricard, the CEO of Pernod Ricard. For Zamanian and Ricard, the spirits industry is about so much more than just products — it's about inspiring and bringing people together. Both Pernod Ricard and Rabbit Hole share the same spirit and beyond than that, both companies are fully aligned in their values and cultures.
Pernod Ricard was drawn to the passion, creativity, the innovation Zamanian and his team bring to the spirits business, and the tremendous potential they see in Rabbit Hole; in a statement to Reuters, Alexandre said of the partnership, "This is the perfect implementation of our long-term investment strategy to create sustainable value."
With Pernod Ricard now onboard and with Zamanian's continued leadership, Rabbit Hole's distribution will expand, with the goal of connecting with spirits lovers throughout the world. However, this exciting partnership and the growth it will facilitate will not change the core of Rabbit Hole; Zamanian's dreams for the future of Rabbit Hole, and the brand's American whiskies remain the same. The way that Zamanian and his team make whiskey, and the creativity, passion and innovation that Rabbit Hole brings to the spirits business will continue to be the heart of the brand's story, exactly as it has always been.


Nitrogen Studios is a Vancouver based animation studio looking for a Lighting and Compositing Artist to help us on an exciting new CGI animated theatrical feature film, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's "Sausage Party".
A Lighting & Compositing artist, under the direction of the department Leads and Supervisors, is responsible for the lighting and rendering of all 3D elements and the final compositing of high quality production shots. The ideal candidate has an excellent understanding of lighting and composition, with a keen eye for detail.