A group known as the Broadcast Maximization Committee, or BMC, made an interesting proposal to the FCC last month. They want to expand the FM radio band to encompass television channels 5 and 6 (the ordinary FM band is positioned between television channels 6 and 7). The goal for this would be to reduce interference. You can read their complete proposal here: TV Channel 5-6 Radio Proposal.
As part of the plan, most AM radio stations in the country would move to the expanded FM channels and broadcast in digital mode (presumably DRM+). The new band would be divided to allow for the former AM stations, low power stations, and other uses. The AM band, now free from overcrowding, could be used for fewer station or for some other purpose.
This is just a proposal and probably nothing will come of it. Some see it as competition to the 26MHz.us proposal, although I don't see why the two couldn't coexist. I'm unsure whether I think the BMC plan would be a good idea or whether it would create more problems than it solved.
Nuts and Bolts of BMC's AM Migration Plan.
Filed under Radio and tagged BMC, DRM, FCC.
I have another idea. Expand the fm band down to 76mhz as you propose but use it only for fm broadcasting. Use the spectrum 54 to 72mhz (tv ch 2-4) for digital broadcasting. I'm surprised that we dont already have fm radios that tune from 76 to 108 ready for tv channels 5 & 6 to be vacated as part of the dtv transition. Heck, 2-6 should never have been used for tv in the first place. Here in Chicago, analog 2 has their digital on 3. When I watch "60 Minutes" (the only program I watch on that stn) both dtv boxes (of diferent mfg) and my 1080p lcd tv screw up if there are any storms within 30 miles (50km). All the other stns have digital up in uhf. There have been times in the past when analog 2 which is 20 miles (32km) from my house has been completely obliterated by channel 2's from hundreds of miles away in summer. Anyway, I like analog fm the way it is and it should be expanded down to 76mhz. Most stns on am should be moved to either 76-88 analog fm or 54-72 digital, their choice. The remaining stns on analog am should be 5kw to 50kw non directional full time. Also all am carriers should be synchronized to a common frequency standard such as gps. I recently retired from what is now AT&T and all telco central offices in N. America have gps receivers that supply a dead-accurate supply of 64khz and 1544khz for sycn of various digital devices in the c-o. Synchronization on the mw band would elminate the sub audible rumble when 2 or more stns come in at your qth. Anyway enuff for now.
William Hassig, Mount Prospect, Illinois.


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Beyond a Song: Eunan McIntyre
ISOAS Media
EUNAN MCINTYRE : PUBLISHED ON PRX 9 / 29 / 2017
BEYOND A SONG originates in BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA and is sponsored by: THE BLUEBIRD NIGHTCLUB , AIRTIME RECORDING STUDIO , AFRICA SASA and VISIT BLOOMINGTON.COM
Host Rich Reardin talks with Irish singer/songwriter Eunan Mc Intyre . Eunan Mc Intyre is an award winning singer/songwriter from Glencolmcille in Co Donegal, Ireland. He is influenced bythe beautiful natural surroundings in which he grew up, and now lives with his wife Jackie and family. Eunan writes about the lace he was born, his experiences being part of a big family (he's one of 16 children), and his love of traditional ballads.
He's toured in Canada, the United States and Luxembourg and has also played in Spain with Enjoy Travel. In addition he has toured extensively in Switzerland both as a solo musician and supported by the Swiss band "Tacha". Eunan has headlined the Ancent Order of Hibernian's St. Patrick's Day celebration at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis, Indiana, and has also performed there at the Greening of the Canal in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. He is best known for his songwriting skills and his warm personality. While he is on stage he can reach into the heart of the audience with his Irish humor, and his own songs.
Eunan has won several song competitions in Ireland and in 2000 he received the Pete St John ASCI caward for his song "Josie" which also won the Sean Mc Carthy All-Ireland traditional Ballad song Competition. He won this competition again in 2002, and has on several occasions received first prize in the Clonmany song competition.In 2011 he was a prize winner again with his song "Some day We'll Fly Away". He has also won the Keadue song competition in Roscommon.
Eunan has supported acts such as Tommy Sands, Sean Keane and the Legendary Wolftones. He has also supported Danny Doyle, Daniel O'Donnell, and Sean Cannon, a member of the Legendary Dubliners.Last year he supported Charlie Landsbourgh as well.
To date Eunan has released five albums and a new DVD based on his own material. His first album was just called "Collection of Songs", and then he released "All the love you Bring", "Rathlin Sky" and "Blown on a Breeze". He has also released a live album with the Swiss band Tacha based on a project called "The Challenge Between Cultures". Eunan is hoping to release a new CD before his up coming tour of the States.
Eunan has collaborated with Irish born artist Maire McSorley, who uses still images and video footage, many taken in Donegal, to visually express and interpret Eunans songs in a new DVD called AN RUD A LIONAS AN SUIL LIONANN SE AN CROI ( WHAT FILLS THE EYE FILLS THE HEART )
Eunan has also performed for a Celtic music agency who specialize in wedding music, church music, receptions, and hooleys. Eunan performed with and created a wedding band called "Slainte!" Slainte! (meaning Cheers!) who played a mix of music that catered to all tastes. They specialized in weddings, and concerts with a lively Celtic feel to their music. Slainte! has since disbanded, but Eunan continues to perform for any special needs outside of his current concert schedule.
Musical selections include: Child of Innocence, God's Golden Sun, Indiana Girl, The Fairy Song, The Rose of Rushville, The Soldiers Song, There Comes a Time, Find Our Way Home.
This program is "Evergreen" and not necessarily date specific.
For more information, visit BEYOND A SONG.COM
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History of St. Patrick 1840-Present
St. Patrick was founded in McHenry by Father Maurice de St. Palais in 1840 and was one of the pioneer parishes of northern Illinois and the third oldest parish in the Diocese of Rockford.
Despite St. Patrick's early formation, the neighboring town of Hartland had had a church for four years. It was to this church that McHenry area residents went for major church functions.
Masses that were offered before St. Patrick Church was built were said in homes, primarily those of James Wall, John and Michael Sutton, George Frisby and Mrs. Mary Behan.
The first St. Patrick Church was built in 1853 on land donated by James Gibbs. The building cost $700.00 and served the parish for almost 20 years.
Father P. M. O'Neill was the first long-term pastor of St. Patrick, serving from 1876 to 1906. He built an addition to the church in 1883. That church, which was the second parish, had been built by Father Peter Birch in 1872. Father O'Neill also had charge of the missions of Richmond, Wauconda and Fox Lake. Following Father O'Neill through 1915 were Father Paul Bourke, Father Daniel Lehane, Father Henry Hagen, Father Charles Quinn and Father Joseph Lynch.
Father Martin J. McEvoy became the pastor in July, 1915. In 1921, he began planning a new church. The cornerstone was laid in August, 1922, and the building was dedicated on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1923.
Father William O'Rourke succeeded Father McEvoy in February, 1926. Among his many achievements was a substantial reduction of the parish debt and redecorating the church. Father O'Rourke joined with Msgr. Nix in building the St. Patrick-St. Mary School in 1937. This school served the children of both parishes until St. Patrick Parish built its own parish school in 1951.
Father O'Rourke was seriously ill in his last years at St. Patrick. He was pastor until 1947 and pastor emeritus until his death in 1950. Father James Vanderpool was administrator for nine months during Father O'Rourke's illness.
Father O'Rourke was succeeded by Father Edward Coakley, who came in April of 1948. In 1951, under Father Coakley, a parochial school was built, making possible a separation from the school shared by St. Mary's. During that year, a convent was also secured. The school was staffed by the Sisters of Mercy.
Father Coakley was succeeded as pastor by Father Leonard Guzzardo in August of 1965. In 1965, the church was enlarged by opening the wall separating the winter chapel from the main church. The church hall and rectory were remodeled and the parking area was resurfaced.
In 1966, land was purchased for a new cemetery south of McHenry on Barreville road. In 1967, a new central heating system for the church, school and rectory was installed.
Father Guzzardo died in March, 1969 and was succeeded by Father Edmund P. Petit. In 1970, the two parochial schools were once again consolidated. With the consolidation, the St. Patrick's School building became the Montini Primary Center, grades 1-4, and the St Mary's building became the Montini Middle School, grades 5-8.
In, 1970, Father Petit redecorated the interior of the church to conform to the norms of Vatican Council II.
Father James V. McKitrick joined St. Patrick as pastor in 1986. In 1988, an extensive remodeling project was undertaken in anticipation of the 150th jubilee year. It was financed exclusively through parishioner donations, memorials and fund raisers. The completed church had refinished pews, a new altar, cleaned stained glass windows and additional seating space, among other improvements.
Father McKitrick retired from the priesthood in September, 2000. That same month, St. Patrick welcomed Father Stephen Potter as our new pastor. Unfortunately, a serious illness forced Father Potter to take a leave of absence that lead to his early retirement in 2004. During Father Potter's illness, Father Bernard Mullane, and later, Father John Slampak were administrators of the Parish until the arrival of Father Joseph P. Naill, in July, 2004.
Father Naill completed a restoration of our church that added an enclosed vestibule, a new confessional, restoration of the wood beams, among other improvements.
Father Joachim Tyrtania arrived in July 2010 and served until August 2011.
Father Godwin Asuquo arrived in August 2011 and is assigned to St. Patrick as Pastor.


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PATRICK Remake: First Look At Sharni Vinson As Nurse Kathy!
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Cruel. Controlling. Commatose. Wow, this looks pretty cool. As you already see from our title, we're here to share some interesting stuff from Mark Hartley's upcoming remake of the well-known 1978 Australian horror movie Patrick! So let us all take a deep breath and check out the first poster for the movie, and a very first image of Sharni Vinson who stars as nurse Kathy in the whole thing!
Mark Hartley is in charge for the remake, while a newcomer Justin King stands behind the movie script . While we're still here at the official part of the story, let us just mention that the original Patrick was directed by Richard Franklin, but the good thing is that this new version is being overseen by the film's original producer Antony I. Ginnane. So we guess that nothing could go wrong.
As for the movie cast, things are pretty clear: the team looks awesome! Beside the above mentioned Vinson, Patrick remake also stars Rachel Griffiths, Charles Dance, Damon Gameau, Peta Sergeant and Martin Crewes.
Patrick is a sophisticated thriller that begins with the mysterious disappearance of a nurse at a remote private clinic. Kathy takes up the vacant position and is thrust into the formidable company of Matron Cassidy and Dr. Sebastian Roget, a renegade neurologist operating at the fringes of medical society. Kathy is soon put to work caring for a mysterious coma patient simply known as Patrick. Unbeknownst to the young nurse, Patrick has a crush on her, and burgeoning psychic powers and before long his affection will turn into a deadly and bloody obsession.
At this moment we know that Patrick will be released in Australian and New Zealand cinemas on October 17th, 2013.
As usual – we'll keep an eye on the whole thing, so make sure you stay tuned for more updates!
Related Topics:Charles Dance, Rachel Griffiths, Sharni Vinson
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Bethenny Frankel says her daughter Bryn Hoppy, who is 2-years-old, chose to be a vegetarian. Apparently Bryn just isn't a fan of of meat.
"She just never wants meat. One time she really wanted a shrimp so we gave it to her -- we're not crazy about it."
Frankel keeps Bryn from getting bored of eating her veggies by making a variety of meals.
"I never give her the same thing two days in a row. It's the same with adults: You want different options, or you don't enjoy your meals," Frankel said. "But at the same time, feeding kids well can be frustrating and time consuming, which is why I freeze things ahead and buy a lot of frozen organic foods, like broccoli and cauliflower fries, veggie chicken nuggets, and sweet potato tots."


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PulseAir offers a range of diagnostics, as well as consults in Cardiology, Rapid Chest Pain, CardioPulmonary, Pulmonary, Pediatric Pulmonary, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine. PulseAir Heart & Lung Centre is a partnership of Edmonton Cardiology Consultants and Advanced Respiratory Care Network with onsite practices of Pediatric Respirologist Dr. Kumar Ramlall, Adult Respirologist Dr. Kam Birdi, and the Edmonton Cardiology Consultants.
Dr. Kumar Ramlall is a Pediatric Respirologist with particular expertise in Allergy (both Adult and Pediatric), Asthma, and Sleep Medicine including Obstructive Sleep Apnea. He is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta.
Dr. Ramlall understands being in the trenches as he worked as a General Practitioner and later General Pediatrician in Ontario, and as an Emergency Physician in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He states that these experiences have forever molded the way he runs his consultation practice. He has worked diligently therefore to streamline the referral process including confirming receipt of the consultation request, booking the patient directly, and expeditiously communicating back with you so that YOU can care for YOUR patient.
Dr. Ramlall completed undergraduate training in both the USA and Canada before medical school at McMaster University, Ontario. Thereafter, he trained in Pediatrics along with one year in Allergy and Adult Respirology at McMaster University before completing his Pediatric Respirology and Sleep training at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
He is the former Chair of the Royal College Examination Board in his sub-specialty. He was an Associate Clinical Professor at the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary and at the University of Saskatchewan before moving to Edmonton.
He was the first and only Pediatric Respirologist in Saskatchewan where he set up an exemplary provincial clinical program.
He has won University wide Residency teaching awards, was the Pediatric Residency Program Director in Saskatoon, and is recognized nationally as an outstanding educator in his field.
He has presented over 200 Continuing Medical Education programs for practicing physicians across North America. His patients - who are your patients, get the benefit of this teaching expertise. Dr. Ramlall would be delighted to assist you with your patient concerns.
He has relocated his practice to be very conveniently co-located with PulseAir where he serves as Medical Director for the Pulmonary Function Laboratory; allergy consultation and testing is available onsite, along with many other diagnostics and consultations.
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Dr. Sudheer Sharma is a clinical Cardiologist with clinical interests in echocardiography, cardiac CT, and clinical cardiology. He has an active interest in evaluation & management of valvular heart disease and a particular interest in the early detection & treatment of coronary atherosclerosis, with the hopes of improving long term outcome.
Dr. Sharma was raised in Edmonton and completed Medical School at the University of Alberta in 1996. He completed Internal Medicine residency and Cardiology Fellowship in 2002 at Dalhousie University and returned to the University of Alberta to complete a Level III Echocardiography Fellowship in 2003.
Since then, he has practiced at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC (2003-2008), where he was an attending staff Cardiologist performing catheter based diagnostic angiography, transthoracic & transesophageal echocardiography. He served as the Medical Director of the ECG / Holter / Stress Testing Department and Director of the Cardiology Echocardiography Lab. He pursued advanced training in cardiovascular computed tomography in California and attained level III credentials in Cardiac CT in Alberta. He interprets cardiac CT at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
Since 2008, Dr. Sharma is a staff Cardiologist at the CK Hui Heart Centre, Royal Alexandra Hospital Campus in Edmonton and he is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Alberta.
Dr Sharma is actively involved in medical education of medical students, Residents, and Cardiology Fellows. He is an attending physician in the Heart Function Stabilization Program, Cardiology ward service, & Coronary Care Unit (CCU). Dr Sharma interprets transthoracic & transesophageal echocardiography at the CK Hui Heart Centre, interprets exercise stress tests, & supervises myocardial perfusion studies.
Dr. Sharma has been actively involved in the primary prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in his role as the Physician Lead for the South Asian Heart Health Initiative. He has a particular interest in improving awareness of elevated cardiovascular risk among Albertans of South Asian ancestry. The program focuses on primary prevention measures to decrease the elevated risk and prevent heart disease in this high risk population. He is excited to be serving as Medical Director for PulseAir's Echocardiography and Stress Testing Laboratories.
Dr. Kamwardeep Birdi is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Internal Medicine & Respirology). He completed his medical training at the University of Manitoba before moving to Edmonton, where he completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Alberta.
After completing one year of a Cardiology Fellowship, Dr. Birdi transferred into Respirology, again at the University of Alberta, and completed his Respirology Fellowship in the position of Co-Chief Resident. As of March 2015 he holds the role of clinical respirologist at PulseAir. Dr. Birdi is be available for pulmonary consultations, working closely with our respiratory and cardiology teams to provide your patients with the highest quality of integrated care.


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It All Started With The Carolwood Pacific: Fantasmic!
Alex Larson / Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014
Tags: Fantasmic! / It All Started / Mickey Mouse
Fantasmic! is a nighttime show at Disney Hollywood Studios and tells the story of an epic battle of good versus evil. The show opened at Hollywood Hills Amphitheater on October 15, 1998, and features Mickey Mouse as the star. It is important to note that it is a night show only, and the theater is an open-air with no overhead cover in the seating area.
The Hollywood Hills Amphitheater itself is absolutely beautiful and creates what I believe is the best environment to watch a show at Walt Disney World. The theater has a total capacity of 9,900 including standing room, which creates a great environment for the show. The main stage is surrounded by water and is built to look like a mountain that gives an amazing backdrop and stage for the show that plays out.
The 25 minute show uses a combination of live action theater, pyrotechnics, laser lights, and images projected onto dancing water screens to create one of the most exciting and thrilling shows! These effects combined with the stories of classic Disney characters creates one of the most immersive Disney experiences you can find. Prior to the show starting, I would definitely recommend heading up to the concession stands where there are a variety of snacks and drinks to choose from. Pick your favorite to snack on while you excitedly watch the show that is about to unfold!
Fantasmic! starts out with Mickey in a dream where he is acting as a conductor creating music and causing water to shoot out of the lake. As the water shoots higher and higher, scenes from classic Disney movies are projected onto the sheet of water in the air. This part of the show portrays the "good" characters and movies that are shown include Fantasia, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid and Pinocchio.
After the Pinocchio scene featuring Jiminy Cricket and Monstro the whale, a cannon erupts and the lights shine back onto the mountain stage to reveal that the characters from Pocahontas have taken it over. A fight soon breaks out and characters from the film re-enact an exciting battle scene that features some amazing pyrotechnics and stunts on the mountain. Pay close attention to when the Native American's shoot down Governor Ratcliffe's men off the mountain, as it is one of my favorite parts of the show!
This action scene progresses and Mickey's dream starts taking a turn for the worse eventually becoming a nightmare when the Evil Queen casts a spell that unleashes Ursula, Cruella de Vil, Scar, Frollo, Jafar, Maleficent and Hades to ruin Mickey's dream. The villains are portrayed with a combination of projected images and live action on the mountain including a scene from Aladdin where Jafar turns into a 100 foot long black cobra. Mickey is able to defeat Jafar, but the end of the nightmare is not yet over.
The climax of the good versus evil battle occurs when Maleficent forms into a dragon and tries to finally put an end to Mickey's dreams. The dragon is absolutely huge at an astounding 40 feet and weighing in at 32,000 pounds. My favorite thing about this scene is that the show does such a good job of creating the sense that the dragon is real and that it appears out of thin air. As the dragon form of Maleficent takes on Mickey by breathing fire and setting the entire lake ablaze, Mickey finds a sword and is able to put an end to the nightmare that has unfolded to conquer evil once again. After defeating the villains, Mickey and other beloved Disney characters ride out on the Steamboat Willie river boat and soon after that, Mickey appears at the top of the mountain as fireworks explode in the distance for a perfect Disney ending.
This is by far my favorite show at Walt Disney World, and every time I watch it, I have chills tingling down my spine the whole show. It is a combination of all the amazing classic Disney movies, and the show always has me on the edge of my seat no matter how many times I have seen it. Recently, Disney has incorporated a new technology called Glow with the Show which allows guests to become part of the show by purchasing Disney merchandise that lights up and is synced to the music and lighting of the show. The merchandise that is made for the show include Mickey ears, Mickey gloves, a Mickey wand, and Minnie ears, and the result is truly awesome as the crowd around you erupts in vibrant bright colors that dance to the music.
The lake surrounding the stage is actually only 1.5 feet deep but still holds 1.9 million galloons!
Several restaurants at Disney's Hollywood Studios offer a dinning package where you receive guaranteed preferred seating for the show for no additional price. The restaurants include Hollywood Brown Derby, Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano and Hollywood & Vine.
The mountain stage reaches a peak of 59 feet, which is the fourth tallest mountain at WDW!
(Photos ©Disney)
I want to know what your favorite part of Fantasmic! is or any comments you have about the show! Comment below and keep the conversation going!
Alex Larson is currently a college student at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, he has loved Disney since he was born. Making annual trips to Walt Disney World since the age of three, the parks have become a very special place to him. His love for the parks is due to the memories he has had, attractions, the endless things to explore, the food and the sense of happiness every Disney fan feels while there. You can follow him on twitter at @a_larson22
Tags: Fantasmic! It All Started Mickey Mouse
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I, too, am a big fan of the Fantasmic show. It is absolutely spectacular, and utterly captivating! I sit spellbound in childlike amazement from beginning to end. Inevitably, my family and I always find ourselves sitting near to at least one family with young children, that is attending the show for the first time. I love it! It is so fun to watch as they experience every magical moment. I guess that is my favorite part… witnessing (and experiencing) the gambit of reactions and emotions the performance produces in everyone present. The very best example of which is the initial panic that proceeds the uncontainable joy that bursts forth from the audience as the triumphal "happily ever after" conclusion takes place. It is simply unforgettable. The entire show is thoroughly impressive and well-worth any wait-time.


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Feds seize ship involved in 20-ton Philly port cocaine bust from firm with history of hidden drug hauls
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
In a rare move, federal authorities have seized the cargo ship involved in last month's record-breaking cocaine bust at the Port of Philadelphia, and said Monday they are weighing forfeiture proceedings against its owner, one of the world's largest shipping conglomerates.
Court records unsealed this week indicate that a U.S. magistrate judge authorized the seizure of the MSC Gayane on June 26 — a week after investigators discovered its illicit cargo, nearly 20 tons of the drug believed to be worth more than $1 billion. Agents delivered the seizure warrant to the ship's captains on July 4, the documents show.
Prosecutors have not indicated whether they will try to take permanent possession of the ship, the length of three football fields, or pursue financial penalties against its owner, Geneva-based Mediterranean Shipping Corp. (MSC).
Still, U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain said his office's decision to seize the craft was as warranted as it was unusual.
"When a vessel brings such an outrageous amount of deadly drugs into Philadelphia waters, my office and our agency partners will pursue the most severe consequences possible against all involved parties in order to protect our district — and our country," he said in a statement.
Justice Department efforts to seize ships hauling illicit cargo are not unprecedented. In May, federal prosecutors in Manhattan initiated forfeiture proceedings against a shipping vesselcaught exporting coal from North Korea in violation of American law and international sanctions.
So far, prosecutors in Philadelphia have not accused MSC of any wrongdoing. But the seizure of the Gayane is only the latest setback for the company in the United States this year.
Customs agents discovered about 1.6 tons of cocaine on another of its cargo ships, the MSC Carlotta, in February as it pulled into the Port of Newark.
A month later, law enforcement officials found another half-ton of cocaine in 13 large duffel bags housed in a shipping container off-loaded in Philadelphia from the MSC Desiree.
Authorities touted that bust at the time as the largest cocaine seizure at the city port in two decades. That record lasted for less than three months, with the Gayane discovery on June 16.
Since then, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has temporarily suspended the company's participation in a fast-track screening initiative for trusted freighters — a program akin to the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program for frequent travelers at airports.
For now, the Gayane remains anchored in the Delaware River, and its crew's access to the ship remains restricted, as it has been since agents conducted their three-day search of the ship last month.
The massive cocaine haul was hidden in shipping containers and stashed among wine, vegetable extract, Chilean dried nuts, and scrap metal from the United Arab Emirates.
Prosecutors said Monday that the ship's legitimate cargo — which was bound for Europe, Africa, and Asia — was not subject to the court's seizure order.
Six members of the crew, all from Eastern Europe or Samoa, have been charged with violations of maritime drug smuggling laws and remain in custody in Philadelphia.
At least two have confessed to helping smuggle the drugs aboard, according to court filings that have since been sealed. They said the cocaine came from 14 boats that separately approached the Gayane as it journeyed between Peru and Panama while en route to Philadelphia.
Federal prosecutors have declined to discuss their investigation and have requested judges seal many of the records surrounding the case. Sources familiar with probe said that a grand jury is continuing to hear testimony about the Gayane's journey.
An MSC official declined to comment on the seizure of the ship Monday.
"Unfortunately, shipping and logistics companies are from time to time affected by trafficking problems," the firm said in a statement last month. "MSC has a long-standing history of cooperating with U.S. law enforcement agencies."


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"""test ffmpeg dataset"""

import os
import sys
import pytest

import tensorflow as tf
import tensorflow_io as tfio

@pytest.fixture(name="video_data", scope="module")
def fixture_video_data():
    """fixture_video_data"""
    path = "file://" + os.path.join(
        os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)), "test_video", "small.mp4"
    )
    # TODO: get raw value
    value = tf.zeros((166, 320, 560, 3), tf.uint8)
    return path, value

@pytest.mark.skipif(
    sys.platform == "darwin",
    reason="TODO: macOS on GitHub use ffmpeg 5.0, needs update",
)
@pytest.mark.parametrize(
    ("io_dataset_func"),
    [
        pytest.param(lambda f: tfio.IODataset.graph(tf.uint8).from_ffmpeg(f, "v:0")),
        pytest.param(lambda f: tfio.IODataset.from_ffmpeg(f, "v:0")),
    ],
    ids=["from_ffmpeg", "from_ffmpeg(eager)"],
)
def test_video_io_dataset(video_data, io_dataset_func):
    """test_video_io_dataset"""
    video_path, video_value = video_data

    video_dataset = io_dataset_func(video_path)

    i = 0
    for value in video_dataset:
        assert video_value[i].shape == value.shape
        i += 1
    assert i == 166

    video_dataset = io_dataset_func(video_path).batch(2)

    i = 0
    for value in video_dataset:
        assert video_value[i : i + 2].shape == value.shape
        i += 2
    assert i == 166

@pytest.mark.skipif(
    sys.platform == "darwin",
    reason="TODO: macOS on GitHub use ffmpeg 5.0, needs update",
)
@pytest.mark.parametrize(
    ("io_dataset_func"),
    [
        pytest.param(
            lambda f: tfio.IODataset.graph(tf.uint8).from_ffmpeg(f, "v:0"),
        )
    ],
    ids=["from_ffmpeg"],
)
def test_video_io_dataset_with_dataset(video_data, io_dataset_func):
    """test_video_io_dataset_with_dataset"""
    video_path, video_value = video_data

    filename_dataset = tf.data.Dataset.from_tensor_slices([video_path, video_path])
    position_dataset = tf.data.Dataset.from_tensor_slices(
        [tf.constant(50, tf.int64), tf.constant(100, tf.int64)]
    )

    dataset = tf.data.Dataset.zip((filename_dataset, position_dataset))

    # Note: @tf.function is actually not needed, as tf.data.Dataset
    # will automatically wrap the `func` into a graph anyway.
    # The following is purely for explanation purposes.
    # Return: an embedded dataset (in an outer dataset) for position:position+100
    @tf.function
    def func(filename, position):
        video_dataset = io_dataset_func(filename)
        return video_dataset.skip(position).take(10)

    dataset = dataset.map(func)

    item = 0
    # Notice video_dataset in dataset:
    for video_dataset in dataset:
        position = 50 if item == 0 else 100
        i = 0
        for value in video_dataset:
            assert video_value[position + i].shape == value.shape
            i += 1
        assert i == 10
        item += 1
    assert item == 2


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Biden sends $7.5 million TAX DOLLARS to Soros-backed activist group suing DeSantis
The puppet masters that pull Joe Biden's strings were just exposed for funneling millions of taxpayer dollars into a phony covid scamdemic relief effort that culminated with a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Back in February 2021, the Biden regime's Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent $7.5 million to Alianza Americas, a George Soros-backed "pro-migrant" organization that promised to use the money to support "LATINX ESSENTIAL WORKERS AS HEALTH PROMOTERS," as well as "to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate impacts among Latinx and Latin American immigrants."
Instead, Alianza Americas held on to the cash and is now using it to sue DeSantis for sending 50 "migrants" to the posh, mostly fair-skinned enclave of Martha's Vineyard, where the Obamas now live.
Alianza Americas also took in $1.4 million directly from Soros' Open Society Network. Here is what the Daily Caller, which investigated the matter, reported:
"Alianza Americas is 'focused on improving the quality of life of all people in the U.S.-Mexico-Central America migration corridor.' The membership-based group, which Soros' Open Society Foundations network (OSF) sent almost $1.4 million to between 2016 and 2020, was awarded a $7.5 million CDC grant in February 2021, according to a grant listing reviewed by the Daily Caller News Foundation."
Do you approve of your tax dollars being spent this way?
The $7.5 million in funds sent by Biden were supposedly used by Alianza Americas to support a program called "Protecting and Improving Health Globally: Building and Strengthening Public Health Impact, Systems, Capacity and Security."
How that in any way relates to DeSantis and his political statement against unmitigated illegal immigration at America's southern border is unknown, as is the justification for the money being used in such a matter.
"The CDC grant is another example of Biden abusing tax dollars to promote illegal immigration and to enrich his liberal friends, under the guise of increasing 'awareness' of an emergency even Biden admitted is over," says Brian Harrison, the former chief of staff for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees the CDC, during the Trump administration.
Alianza Americas, via its advocacy law firm Lawyers for Civil Rights, did claim that its lawsuit intends to deal with DeSantis' "inhumane" treatment of the migrants, which were ultimately treated to a vacation in one of the Northeast's most desirable vacation destinations.
According to the lawsuit, DeSantis "intentionally targeted only individuals who are non-white and born outside the United States."
"Joe Biden doesn't cook up these schemes," wrote a commenter at a news source about the matter. "He's a tired old man battling dementia. Figure out who's pulling the puppet's strings. There's your target."
"People, our jaws would drop if we knew the total amount of taxpayer money Soros and his related lackeys have sucked out of the U.S. Treasury over the decades," wrote another, referring to America as "a captured nation."
Another wrote that any time you see the word "Latinx" used by an organization in promotion of social justice, there are typically rich, white-looking "lefties" behind it "whose only contact with any Hispanic person is the guy who mows their manicured lawns."
"Soros doesn't use his own money, he's a grifter siphoning off government money, just like the rest of the liberals," said another.
He does this, by the way, through phony "nonprofit" organizations, so-called non-government organizations (NGOs), "charities," foundations, and activist groups. His tentacles are everywhere, in other words.
"Is anyone really surprised?" asked another. "The powers that be all fund each other through various scams and grifts."
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Ottawa is calling! Ottawa is Ready!!
The sap has started flowing and fresh syrup is finding its way into maple leaf shaped bottles. The capital city is engulfed in a sweet hyacinth fragrance. Soon we will see a riot of colors from the million tulips that bloom in the parks and along the walkways of Ottawa. Surely the ice has melted and we are in a convention mood. These may be early signs of spring for many, but for the hardy AKMG devotee, it is but an augur of the excitement to follow and what promises to be one of the most stimulating powwows of the family in recent times.
The stage is set and we are ready. We are ready to welcome you to Ottawa, the capital city straddled by a UNESCO world heritage site, the Rideau Canal, and home to numerous monuments, historic edifices, museums and parks. Situated at the border of Quebec and Ontario, the city is steeped in culture with French and English influences evident at every corner. Our venue, the Brookstreet Hotel, is one of the highest rated resorts in the region and is situated on the beautiful Marshes Golf Course boasting stunning vistas of the Gatineau Hills. We have the entire floor of the brand new, high tech conference facility with access to balconies and a large foyer with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the greens.
Apart from a Royal College Accredited CME program with internationally acclaimed speakers, we have a long list of artists and dignitaries from North America and Kerala, expected to attend our convention. Among the myriad of activities that have been carefully picked to enlighten your senses and enhance your experiences, I will highlight a select few here. On Thursday evening we have the amazingly talented fusion band Ameya performing several classic and new songs covering multiple genres to kick-start the entertainment lineup. The internationally renowned music composer, conductor and violinist, Jayadevan, a product of Kalakshetra who was trained by eminent gurus including Padmavibhushan Dr. M Balamuralikrishna, leads Ameya.
On Friday afternoon the venue will transform into a village in Kerala with attendees wearing traditional attire and feasting on a 24- dish grand sadhya prepared by an award winning celebrity chef, followed by a lavish welcome extended to our beloved King Mahabali with a procession and accompanying chendamelam, thalapoli, thiruvathira and kathakali.
Studies have shown that close to 50% of physicians have shown at least one symptom of burnout. Physician stress and burnout is a reality and AKMG feels this is an extremely important topic to tackle. Eminent psychiatrist and burnout expert Dr. Shabbir Amanullah will lead our expert panel. This panel will dive deep into the early signs, causes and available management options for physician burnout. Let's try and prevent burnout. As dusk sets in, the stage will be set for AKMG's in-house production 'Parashuram Express' a megashow featuring Kerala's rich cultural heritage, awe-inspiring art forms, mesmerizing melodies and traditional stories that are bound tobring back many memories. We welcome you aboard this acclaimed train on a nostalgic journey meandering through the wondrous landscape of God's own country.
This is a momentous era in healthcare with the avant-garde blazing away and scaling new heights. Technological leaps and changing discourse on the manner we practice medicine are certainly questioning the status quo. The second panel will address innovation in health care and will be led by none other than the President and CEO of Canada Foundation for Innovation Dr. Roseann O'Reilly Runte. Dr. Runte has been recognized with the Order of Canada, the French Order of Merit, fellowship in the Royal Society of Canada, and is Commander of the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Belgium and Officer in the Order of the Academic Palmes of the French Republic. Dr. Salim Yusuf, the second most cited scientist in the world, will be part of the panel. Dr. Yusuf has been inducted into the Royal Society of Canada and the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. He has been recognized with the Order of Canada the Canada Gairdner Wightman Award. We have other global leaders in epidemiology and governance participating and will help us gain a comprehensive perspective on where we are heading and how best to be prepared for 2020.
AKMG has a lot of talent and a large group of us have turned to photography as a means to de-stress and search for greener pastures in our 'out-of-scrubs' time. We have a photography exhibition and workshop led by Thomas Vijayan, winner of numerous international awards including the coveted wildlife photographer of the year award from the National History Museum in London, England. As you know, we have an ongoing photography competition with an online portal to upload images. We have received numerous entries already. If you have not done so, please do upload your best shots (maximum of 10 entries per person) there to win prizes.
The grand prize is a wildlife safari package in Africa for 3 days. The prize does not include air tickets and you have to be registered for the convention to be eligible. The grand finale will start with an awards and recognitions function and distribution of prizes. We have the honor of hosting Dr. Shashi Tharoor this year as our chief guest. Dr. Tharoor is the Lok Sabha MP representing the Thiruvananthapuram constituency and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Government of India. He is an award winning and celebrated author. He is the former Minister of State for Human Resource Development and Minister of State for External Affairs in the Government of India. He was the Under-Secretary General during Kofi Annan's leadership of the UN. Dr. Tharoor has graciously accepted our invitation pending finalization of the parliament of India's schedule for the summer. We look forward to interacting and learning from him during our 39th annual convention in Ottawa. His Excellency Mr. Vikas Swarup, High Commissioner of India to Canada, will grace the evening. Mr. Swarup is the author of the book that was made into the Oscar winning movie Slumdog Millionaire. He has served as Joint Secretary United Nations and as the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
The meeting culminates with a cultural feast including a dance production 'Kavyanjali' directed and choreographed by the multitalented artists Suma Nair and Harikishan Nair. Our senior AKMG member, Dr. Bhavani Nair is adept at many a skill and is the brain behind the concept, script and extensive research that went into this epic production. This is a journey through the rich literary and poetic traditions of Kerala using dance as a medium of expression. Following this program we have a megashow starring playback singers Afsal, Akhila Anand and Movie Actor / Comedian Prasanth Kanjiramattom with the backing of a superb orchestra team from Kerala. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes! A word in closing. Over the years we have seen AKMG grow and flourish. To continue this trend it is extremely important that we encourage our younger colleagues and their families to attend these conventions. At the same time we should have a compelling value proposition to pique their interest. This year we will be providing the opportunity for podium presentations to the top abstracts submitted by trainees. They will be recognized in the main awards ceremony with awards. Several mentorship events are planned throughout the congress and we have programs to engage kids. AKMG has subsidized the attendance of medical and dental trainees. We have strived to curb any form of splurging and keep the costs minimum. Through persistent and arduous efforts we have raised sufficient sponsorship money to keep the registration fees at our target. This should be additional impetus for young families. Let us spread the word. Lets make it a grand success. I look forward to seeing you in the refined and chic capital city of one of the most beautiful, peaceful, tolerant and diverse countries in the world, Canada. Meanwhile enjoy some images from award winning photographer Thomas Vijayan. Visit our convention and photo competition link on www.akmgcanada.com for more.
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Who Wants to Be a Zoologist?
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This is an inside look at the lives of two adult men with intellectual disabilities, one single and one married. It includes insightful interview comments from Dr. Jeff McNair, Director of Public Policy at Joni and Friends and Professor of Education & Director, MA Disability Studies at California Baptist University. The viewer will gain new insights to the challenges faced by adults with intellectual disabilities living in our communities, and the limitations placed on them from cultural misunderstanding and perception.


Hurt and broken-hearted after a painful divorce, Audrey Blair picks up and moves to Nashville looking for a fresh start. Her faithful German Shepherd, Duke, helps Audrey and her two daughters settle in while Audrey focuses on her work as a vocal coach. Even though she's currently at odds with her faith, Audrey takes a chance and applies for work at a Christian music label. She's not looking for a relationship, but a game of fetch changes everything when her dog runs into Troy Jackson.
Troy, the billionaire owner of Arise Music, is too handsome, too busy and too haunted by his past for a relationship. He's intrigued with the new vocal coach who plays a dangerous game of fetch. Her musical abilities draw out a song that's long been silent within him.
Taken in by Troy's kindness and chocolate brown eyes, Audrey's heart shifts and she decides to give him a chance. Chasing fireflies with Troy changes the way she looks at the handsome billionaire and her heart feels like it's finally on the mend.
Troy finds himself falling in love with Audrey, but when the truth about his past comes to light, will Audrey's faith be lost forever? With their love on the line, Troy is willing to accept help from anyone—even Audrey's dog, but it might require more than just a game of fetch to win her over.


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Turkey Point: Gobbling Up The Sweet Life
MONTAGE BY JEFF DAUBER. (Click to enlarge)
GOBBLING UP THE SWEET LIFE
By Rafael Alvarez (The Baltimore Sun, July 26, 1992)
All roads in Turkey Point end at the water.
"If you're a lawbreaker and you get caught down here, there's no way out," says Pete Wert, who has passed more than half of his 75 years by the shores of Middle River where it flows past the end of Turkey Point Road.
"But if you're looking for a place to get away from the hassle," puts in L. E. "Jimmy" Ogle, "this is it."
"But you've got more hassle than you did 10 years ago," cautions Mr. Wert.
"It's a forgotten little part of Baltimore County," says Mr. Ogle, who has been a Turkey Point resident for 41 of his 60 years.
"Not so forgotten anymore," says Mr. Wert.
Turkey Point is blessed with the sweet life — strong breezes, fresh air, quiet days and peaceful nights. Mr. Wert and Mr. Ogle spoke of the little community with reverence while hanging out with their good buddies at the Rockaway Beach Volunteer Fire Company at the end of Turkey Point Road.
"When I moved here in the early '50s it was rural," says Mr. Wert of the winding roads lined with thick, magnificent trees. "It was so rural I could drive down Back River Neck Road blindfolded. But since then a lot of people have been coming down here for cheap land."
For a while now, doctors and lawyers and other professionals — people just a bit different from the men who hang out at the firehouse or the locals who put plaster statues of the Virgin Mary in their front yards — have been buying property in Turkey Point.
And not too very long ago a development of town houses went up near Chesapeake High, the neighborhood school.
"I think Turkey Point is probably still a well-kept secret; you can pick up properties down there from the low $100,000s to as high as a half a million," says Debi Meushaw, a Realtor whose name appears on for-sale signs in the neighborhood.
Ms. Meushaw also talked about a piece of Turkey Point real estate known as Glorie's Restaurant. "{It} is a wonderful place; they have the best oysters I've ever had. It's a little home-cooking kind of place that brings a lot of people to the area."
"This place has been here, I guess, for way over 50 years. We've had it for going on 14 years now," Glorie Justice says while piling up plates of spaghetti and meatballs for a $3.50 lunch special. "It goes way back."
Mrs. Justice, 58, was born in Essex, and her husband, Charles, 57, grew up in Highlandtown.
"We just love it here. The people here are so friendly and nice," she says. "It's a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. Everybody is very congenial. They help each other if the need arises. Years ago it used to be all shore homes — small, little shore houses — but the children and the grandchildren of the old ones who passed away have put up nicer, bigger homes."
Those nicer, bigger homes share the community of Turkey Point with the Baltimore Yacht Club; a shady lawn for picnickers, the corrals of local equestrians at Turkey Point Park, and a dinner theater called Merrick's.
They are all on the roads that end at the water. But there is no public access to the water.
For that you have to go about three miles away to Rockaway Beach.
And you might have to go farther to find anyone who remembers when wild turkeys roamed the woods.
"Wasn't no wild turkeys here when I come," says Mr. Wert. "Except for bootleggers over on Sue Island."
Posted on January 25, 2012 February 9, 2012
By Rafael Alvarez (The Baltimore Sun, 7/26/1992)
(Copyright 1992 @ The Baltimore Sun Company)


With the state's breathtaking mountains, National Parks and rugged monuments, it's clear why many people choose to call Utah home. Homebuyers will find that Utah mortgage rates tend to reflect the national average. Three Utah counties have conforming loan limits above the baseline $453,100 limit.
Housing prices in Utah's mortgage market are on the rise as demand for Utah homes outpaces supply. Overall, Utah mortgage rates are similar to the rates in the rest of the country.
Demand is high in the Utah mortgage market. Housing prices are on the rise in the state which means you may not want to delay getting pre-approved and shopping for a Utah home.
Three Utah counties have conforming loan limits that are higher than the $453,100 limit that's standard in most U.S. counties. Those Utah counties are: Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele. The fact that the conforming loan limit is higher in those three counties tells you that home prices in the counties are expensive as well. Any loan that exceeds the conforming loan limit is a jumbo loan and generally comes with a higher interest rate.
Though the housing market in Utah is on the upswing there is still foreclosure inventory in the state. If you want to pay a low price for your Utah home, you may be interested in Utah's foreclosure auctions. In Utah, most foreclosures happen through a non-judicial power-of-sale process, not a lawsuit. The lender can sell the home without taking the borrower to court. However, even without a judicial process foreclosure can still take around four months in Utah.
If you're a buyer you can look for listings that are in pre-foreclosure and bid on them, or wait until the property becomes Real Estate Owned after the foreclosure auction and make your offer then.
If you're the homeowner, be aware that Utah is a deficiency state, which means that the lender can go after your assets for the "deficiency" after a foreclosure sale (i.e. the difference between what the home fetches at the foreclosure auction and the amount you still owe on the mortgage).
If you're a Utah homeowner and you think you're at risk of foreclosure you can dial 2-1-1 to receive foreclosure prevention resources. You can also consult one of the HUD-approved housing counselors in your area. Bilingual assistance is available.
If you choose to buy a home in a Utah city with high demand and low inventory such as Salt Lake City, it's a good idea to move quickly when you find the right property. That means having your pre-approval from a lender and having a real estate lawyer lined up to guide you through the closing process. Some Utah listings in hot real estate markets receive multiple offers. Before you get sucked into a bidding war, be honest with yourself about how much you can afford to pay each month and set a firm budget ceiling.
A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is what most homebuyers choose. When you commit to a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage your monthly payments will stay the same for all 30 years, unless you opt to refinance or you make prepayments. Over time, a larger portion of your monthly payments will go to paying down the principal on the loan as opposed to paying interest to your lender.
The average Utah 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate is 4.04%.
In most counties, any loan that's $453,100 or less is a "conforming loan." That means it qualifies for normal interest rates and can be re-sold on the secondary mortgage market. Mortgages that exceed the conforming loan limit in a given county are considered "jumbo loans" and generally carry a higher interest rate to compensate the bank for the risk of lending such a large sum.
The average Utah jumbo loan rate is 4.73%.
As the name suggests, an adjustable-rate mortgage has an interest rate that can change over time. After an introductory period of between one and 10 years (during which you will get a discount on your interest rate) the lender can raise your rate once a year, up to a cap that's specified in the mortgage documents. Some buyers are attracted to the low introductory rate but then find themselves unable to keep up with payments after their rate increases.
To keep this from happening to you, make sure you understand your mortgage terms and are capable of making higher monthly payments after the introductory period. Even if you plan to sell the home before the introductory period ends it's wise to have a cushion in case the sale takes longer than you expected.
The average rate for an ARM in Utah is 3.61%.
Utah has resources in place for residents who need help buying or holding on to a home. For example, the Utah Housing Corporation (UHC) offers down payment assistance to eligible borrowers. Through a network of Utah Housing participating lenders, the UHC helps homebuyers who are seeking a conventional, FHA or VA loan.
The UHC runs several programs, some of which are only available to first-time homebuyers and some are for those who are seeking to refinance or buy another home. Only 30-year fixed-rate mortgages are available through UHC programs, with competitive rates.
The lowest interest rates are for the FirstHome program, which as the name suggests is only available to first-time homebuyers. If you qualify for a FirstHome Loan based on your income, credit score, loan type (FHA or VA) and home purchase price you can borrow up to 6% of the mortgage loan to use for down payment and closing costs.
Another UHC program, the HomeAgain loan, is available to previous homebuyers and first-time homebuyers alike. It has a higher income limit than FirstHome and, unlike FirstHome, has no purchase price limit on the home you're financing. You can borrow up to 6% of the loan to use for down payment and closing costs.
A UHC Score loan lets you borrow up to 4% of the mortgage total to use for down payment and closing costs. It's available to previous homebuyers and first-time homebuyers and has a lower minimum credit score than HomeAgain or FirstHome (620 vs. 660).
If you want a Fannie Mae conventional loan instead of a VA or FHA loan you can apply for the UHC's NoMI Loan, which gives homebuyers a break on mortgage insurance and allows them to finance up to 4% of the mortgage loan for down payment and closing costs. However, this program comes with the highest minimum credit score – 700. You can find a comparison of the UHC programs here.
Utah has no real estate transfer taxes, which means that if you sell your home in Utah you won't have to pay special taxes to transfer the deed to the buyer.
Utah is a flat tax state that charges a rate of 5% for all income levels. When you fill out your Utah state income tax return you won't be able to itemize deductions (like mortgage interest) or take a standard deduction. However, depending on your income you may be able to claim the taxpayer tax credit. It's a tax credit equal to 6% of the total of all the federal deductions you claim (except for the deduction of state income taxes), plus your Utah personal exemptions. So, if you qualify for that tax credit and you itemized your federal income tax deductions to deduct your mortgage interest, you'll get a break on your Utah state income taxes.
If you think it's time to refinance your Utah mortgage, you don't have to use the same lender who issued your original mortgage if you can find a better deal elsewhere. And because refinancing your mortgage involves paying a new set of closing costs, it's wise to refinance only if you plan to stay in the home long enough for your monthly mortgage savings to outweigh what you spent to refinance.
The UHC offers Utah residents help with refinancing. If you used a UHC loan insured by FHA and closed on or after June 1, 2009 you are probably eligible for a UHC/FHA Streamline Refinance. A UHC participating lender can walk you through the process, but the most you would pay out of pocket to refinance would be $100. You can't get cash back from a UHC refinance, but you can skip the home appraisal process, which will save you money.


Steve Saunders Goldwing Forums > Forums > Goldwing Technical Forum > GL1500 Starting / Lighting Problem - Help Please!!
Chris, The trailer wiring is normally connected up under the trunk. You would remove the panel under the trunk (4 screws).
There is a Red connector at each rear corner where the trailer wiring harness is connected in series.
This is how it is normally wired but who knows how yours might have been connected.......!!
Did you replace the Tail Main Relay # 3 and check its contacts.....??
That relay always has "load" power (even with the ignition OFF).
If by chance you did something to short the "coil contacts" on that relay together, you would have a drain on the battery (even with the ignition OFF). And a lot more drain when the ignition was turned ON.
This was one of my thoughts earlier on so I swapped the tail/main relay for one of the others in the relay box (I don't have any spare relays to hand) and it was still the same. I'll take the top box off in the morning and check out what the wiring is like for the trailer. Is there any way I could check the operation of the relays while I'm at it do you know?
You may have two problems , but often solving one fixes the other.
But if were me I would go after the Battery drain problem first.
Here is how I would go about it without a wire diagram.
safest way for someone that has never done this before .
Use another alligator jumper wire and hook it up to the pointy part of test light.
Hook the other end of the jumper wire to the battery.
Now you essentially just put the test light in series.
With the key off , if you have a draw on the system the light will be Lit.
If light stays Lit , go to your fuse box , pull each fuse one at a time until the light goes out.
Sometimes the light will go dimmer after pulling a fuse .
Keep track of this if this happens. But continue on until light goes completely out.
This will tell you the exact circuit(s) the problem is in .
Then troubleshoot that circuit or circuits.
if all else fails , you have disconnected each fuse one at a time , and the test light is still lit then disconnect the alternator or voltage regulator ( if separate of alternator).
You might try disconnect starter solenoid too if have one.
Alternators can go bad in such a way , that it will draw on a system , and no fuse to pull.
But I do have a Valkyrie with the 1500 but less than 10,000 miles and never needed to troubleshoot yet.
If your bike has a trailer isolater harness it is a likely source of your problem. It would have a red wire from the battery + and should have a fuse you could remove and see if it solves the problem.
I would check any additional cables coming from the battery, i got mine a couple of years ago & when i lifted the seat there were several redundant cables cut off under it, i also had to rewire the trailer & replace the lights as reflectors were tarnished inside.
If its drawing power from the battery with the ignition off its likely to be something directly connected to the battery.
Yes. This bike was like that when I first had it. Lots of wires (like a plate of spaghetti) going everywhere. One thing I have learned since having a 'Wing is 'parasitic drains' so I removed all extra wiring from the battery. I don't have anything extra connected to this at the moment. In fact, what I am attempting to do is familiarise myself with all the wiring that has been fitted, removing anything that is redundant and replacing all that needs to be replaced. Hence my reason for checking the trailer socket in the first instance!
Do you have a colour wiring diagram?
"Removing the top box" is not as easy as it sounds. As suggested above, I would take out the half dozen screws and remove the bottom cover from the trunk - it encircles the trunk and pannier latches. That's going to give an idea of what's been messed with. Also above, the small cover covers on the bottom rear of the panniers may hide some surprises.
No one has mentioned checking the starter button. Known to get sticky and cause starter and headlight issues.
If you Unbolt the Top Box/Trunk (via 4 screws, from inside trunk), then you can lift it up enough (~1-2") to access all the wiring beneath... without actually removing the trunk.


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Q: What's the recommended way in Symfony of taking JSON data and populating an entity? If I'm receiving JSON data in a request (say an API type interface), what's the Symfony recommended way of populating an entity. It seems to me the options are:

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*Use the form component – passing the decoded JSON as an array to the submit() method.

*Use the Serializer to deserialize.

It seems to me the issue with using the serializer is that you need to manually do data transformation (and validation, though simple).
Using the form component feels kind of hacky and a also uses a lot of functionality that isn't touched/needed.
Are there other options (built into Symfony or other bundles/packages)? Or is one of these the recommended way?
(I realize this is at least partially an opinion based question...)

A: As you've mentioned - this is a pretty opinionated issue to deal with. The options you've been considering are the two common ways of handling it:

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*Just go with the Form component - need to create a FormType, adds some performance overhead (not significant in most cases). As a bonus - it gives you all the Form perks like not allowing extra fields, ability to use Form events etc.

*Use Serializer + Validator - a "skinny" option in terms of components employed, a bit more verbose, doesn't come with Form perks

I'd say that there is really nothing wrong with using forms to handle deserialization and validation in one go.
Have a look at the sample action code below. Note that it is using the FOSRestBundle View class to handle responses. It simply takes in a json encoded entity data and either creates a new entity based on it or updates an existing one.
 public function sampleAction(SampleEntity $sampleEntity, Request $request) {

    //Is it a new or existing entity?
    $statusCode = $sampleEntity->getId() ? 200 : 201;

    //Load our form with the entity provided by the route loader
    $form = $this->createForm(SampleEntityType::class, $sampleEntity);

    //Decode the actual input and make Form component to populate an entity for us
    $formData = json_decode($request->getContent(), true);
    $form->submit($formData);

    //Validation is as simple as this
    if ($form->isValid()) {
        $em = $this->getDoctrine()->getManager();
        $em->persist($sampleEntity);
        $em->flush();
        return View::create($form, $statusCode);
    }

    return View::create($form->getErrors(true, false), 400);
}

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M3 allows you to view patron, item and transaction information in a three pane split screen visible during loan, return, renewal or reserve activities. Customize the data in each pane to optimize your workflow, and even display patron photos as well as item images such as book jackets.
M3 Circulations efficient design puts frequent circulation activities just a few clicks away. One-click functionality for loans, returns, reserves, renewals, status review, booking, and fine processing means shorter lines and fewer personnel at the front desk. Enable Self Check or Self Return, and expand your patron offerings without impact on library staff.
Circulation can be used to store and manage textbook collections. Textbook data such as title, author, and publication can be entered as a bibliographic record and linked to any number of copies. Barcodes can be attached to each copy and scanned when textbooks are loaned or returned by students or staff. You can assign loan periods by semester, day, week, month, year or hour. A special reserve group can be created for the collection, available for loan to group members only. You can assign to this group desired loan lengths and, if needed, an expiration date, at which point textbooks and other materials return to the regular collection.
Inventory provides another method of tracking missing textbooks kept in storage or in off-site collections such as classrooms. In addition, reports can be run based on homeroom, student, teacher, subject etc…. Lists of items not returned can be produced for teaching staff.
Ability to quickly and easily upload transactions from portable scanners directly into circulation for off-site locations (such as bookmobile) and emergency backup support.


1 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee-247 667, India.
2 Air Vehicle Engineering Department, US Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, USA.
This paper gives details about the B19-rhombohedral martensitic transformations in TiNi44.5Cu5.5 Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) aged at 150°C. The martensitic phase transformation sequences observed in this present study by using differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) as follows: As-solutionized and aged for 4 hrs samples exhibits B19↔B2; Aged for 24 h, 48h and 72 h sample exhibits B19↔B19'↔B2 and prolonged aged sample for 96 hrs exhibits B19'↔B2 transformations. The strong diffraction peak can be identified as the (020)B19 in TiNiCu aged at 150°C for 24 hrs. It is clear from X-ray diffraction phase analysis formation of equilibrium Ni3Ti (S.G. P63/mmc (194), Hexagonal crystal structure) precipitates reaches maximum counts with (020) plane in aged for 48 h sample as compared to the aged for 24 h sample. The high DSC values (J/g) of the exothermic peak was recorded in aged for 48 hrs samples was concluded formations of the B19' martensites.


Located one mile from USF, Pedro Arrupe allows students to live in a traditional residence hall setting away from campus. This handsome red brick building affords students a safe, secure community to connect with peers and engage in learning.
Originally built for a nurses' residence for the old French Hospital, the Pedro Arrupe building was leased by USF in 2000 to serve as a student residence hall. This residence hall was named Pedro Arrupe, in honor of the former Superior General of the Society of Jesus. In addition to being the first Superior General to visit USF, Fr. Pedro Arrupe is also known for his missionary work in Japan and his heroic assistance to the victims of the Hiroshima bombing. Pedro Arrupe Hall is a handsome red brick building is located on 6th Avenue, across from the Richmond Police Station and adjacent to Kaiser Permanente French Campus. Even though it is one mile from campus, two nearby bus routes afford students an easy commute to USF. Despite its off-campus location, Pedro Arrupe operates as a traditional residence where students can live in a safe, secure community with their peers.
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This self-drive itinerary focuses on the best scenic landscapes of Namibia and at the same time, offers a unique cultural experience.
On arrival, you will spend a night in Windhoek before heading south to the famed Sossusvlei sand dunes. Quintessentially Namibia, these dunes are the most visually stunning part of the ancient Namib Desert, explorable from the air with hot air balloon rides and quad bikes and game drives on the ground. During your stay, we recommend that you climb Dune 45 and visit Sesriem Canyon, Hiddenvlei, Deadvlei and Big Daddy, the tallest dune in the area.
Without leaving the Namib desert, your next stop is Swakopmund, approximately 5 hour's drive from Sossusvlei. In Swakopmund you can expect palm-lined streets, gorgeous beaches, seaside promenades and a welcoming cooling breeze from the ocean. Swakopmund is a little oasis in the desert offering countless pursuits, including adventure activities such as sandboarding, parachuting, hot air ballooning, quad biking and deep sea fishing to name a few. With the feel of a small German village (Namibia was a German colony) you can also relax in one of the many restaurants, cafes, art galleries or museums.
It is now time to head further north into one of the most scenic areas of Namibia, Damaraland, a rugged, untamed region of contrasting landscapes. Expect prehistoric water courses, distant mountain ranges, wide open plains and deep gorges. The area is home to giraffe, ostrich, unique desert elephant, springbok and rare and critically endangered black rhino. Highlights of the area include The Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain and home to the famous 'White Lady' Bushman painting; the Petrified Forest which is millions of years old and Twyfelfontein, a rocky outcrop of thousands of Bushmen engravings.
You will conclude your trip with a night in the small town of Omaruru at the base of the volcanic Erongo mountain range. Here there are yet more impressive geological sites and ancient rock painting sites to be explored.
On arrival at Windhoek International Airport you will make your way to the car hire desk to collect your hire car. From here you will drive into the city for your first night.
Today you will take the drive to the Sossusvlei & the Namib Desert.
Today you will take the drive to the Swakopmund.
Today you will take the drive to the Central Highlands.
Today you will take the drive to Windhoek International Airport where you will drop off your hire car and connect with your onward flight home.


A coroner has described first aid training at a West Yorkshire education authority as "haphazard" after a six-year-old pupil choked to death.
Shannon Hennessey died after a piece of sausage lodged in her throat at Redhill Infants in Castleford in November 2006.
Recording a verdict of accidental death, coroner David Hinchliff said everything had been done to save her.
But he is to urge education chiefs to review training after hearing that not all staff were qualified in first aid.
Of the nine staff members involved on the day, six were qualified in first aid, the inquest was told.
Mr Hinchliff said he was satisfied there were sufficient levels of supervision and first-aid training at Redhill Infants, but expressed his concern that it was not compulsory in all schools.
He stressed that everything was done to save Shannon's life and agreed with an assessment that she received an "unbroken chain of continual care".
However, he added: "The issue of first-aid training seems to be a bit haphazard.
"I intend writing to the education authority and suggest to them they may like to look at first aid training."
Shannon collapsed in front of her friends as she ate sausage and mashed potato on 8 November 2006.
The court heard that teachers, dinner staff and paramedics had tried to clear the girl's blocked airway and revive her, but she was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at hospital.
A dinner lady who carried out a Heimlich manoeuvre on the youngster had learnt the technique from her husband and was not qualified in first-aid.
However, the court was told that she carried out the technique correctly as other members of staff, qualified in first-aid techniques, also tended to the stricken youngster.
After the inquest, Shannon's parents, Kevin and Toni, said: "We would like to thank everyone at the school, the paramedics and the hospital staff who tried to help Shannon on that day.
"Shannon was our beautiful little angel and we miss her dearly.
"This has been a very difficult and devastating time for us. Shannon has left a very big hole in our lives which will never be filled.
"We still cannot believe that this has happened even after all this time."


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Q: What does "poorly hashed passwords" mean? I was watching an intervention called "How To Write Secure JavaScript Applications" (https://youtu.be/BeKMbTSm7x8) and it starts by talking about "poorly hashed passwords".
What does this mean? And how is that possible? I thought that hashing password means that it cannot be reversed (but can collide with another password according to the algorithm used).
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Auch unser 2. Cologne Popfest werden wir immer in Erinnerung behalten.
Dafür möchten wir uns bedanken! Bei unseren acht Lieblingsbands Brideshead, Night Flowers, Close Lobsters, Evripidis, The BV's, The Lodger, Comet Gain und The Primitives!
Bei unseren DJs La Wersch, Gregor, Dimitris und Ronny!
Beim Blue Shell und seinem Team, Soundtechniker Chris und vor allem Christin!
Beim Kulturamt der Stadt Köln und Till Kniola für den Support!
Bei Steffi, der Schöpferin unseres Designs (Keili <3)!
Und bei Euch natürlich! Wir sind schon ein wenig stolz darauf, was für ein großartiges Publikum wir zwei Jahre in Folge hatten. Wir hatten uns erträumt, dass unsere Gäste wegen der Bands kommen und so war es. Euer Vertrauen in uns Festival-Anfänger ist fantastisch!
Das alles hat uns enorm viel Spaß gemacht! Und es motiviert uns für alles, was folgt, Popfest 3 vor allem! Wir freuen uns aufs Booking, auf die Vorbereitung und auf Euch!
Das Cologne Popfest 2020 findet am 20. und 21.03.20 im Blue Shell statt!
Our second Cologne Popfest will always be in our heads and hearts, thank you!
Thank you to our eight favourite bands Brideshead, Night Flowers, Close Lobsters, Evripidis, The BV's, The Lodger, Comet Gain and The Primitives!
To our DJs La Wersch, Gregor, Dimitris and Ron!
To our lovely venue Blue Shell and its team, sound engineer Chris and especially Christin!
Thanks to the city of Cologne for the great support!
To Steffi, the designer of our artwork (and little Keili!)!
And a special thanks to all of you! We are proud to have such an amazing audience. When we started our Popfest we dreamed we would attract music loving guests. And that's exactly what we got! Your trust in us festival rookies is fantastic!
Everything about Cologne Popfest is so much fun for us. Your reactions are a huge motivation for everything to follow, especially Popfest 3. We are looking forward to book the next favourite bands, to all preparations and - most important - to see you again!
Cologne Popfest 2020 will take place at 20th & 21st of March 2020 at Blue Shell!


A linear response function describes the input-output relationship of a signal transducer such as a radio turning electromagnetic waves into music or a neuron turning synaptic input into a response. Because of its many applications in information theory, physics and engineering there exist alternative names for specific linear response functions such as susceptibility, impulse response or impedance, see also transfer function. The concept of a Green's function or fundamental solution of an ordinary differential equation is closely related.