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1.1Cry for the Moon (2002)
1.2The Phantom Agony (2002–2004)
1.3Consign to Oblivion/The Score – An Epic Journey (2004–2006)
1.4The Divine Conspiracy/The Classical Conspiracy (2006-2009)
1.5Design Your Universe (2008-2010)
1.6Requiem for the Indifferent and Retrospect (2011–2013)
1.7The Quantum Enigma and Epic Metal Fest (2013–2015)
1.8The Holographic Principle, EPs, first book and Design Your Universe 10th Anniversary (2016–2019)
1.9Omega (2020–present)
2Musical style
3.1Timeline
5.1Bibliography
Epica (band)
Dutch symphonic metal band
"Sahara Dust" redirects here. For the atmospheric phenomenon, see Mineral dust.
Epica performing at the 2022 3-Majówka festival in Wrocław, Poland
Sahara Dust (2002)
Reuver, Limburg, Netherlands
Transmission, Nuclear Blast, Atomic Fire
Coen Janssen
Simone Simons
Ariën van Weesenbeek
Isaac Delahaye
Rob van der Loo
Yves Huts
Ad Sluijter
Helena Michaelsen
Jeroen Simons
epica.nl
Epica is a Dutch symphonic metal band, founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen after his departure from After Forever.
Formed as a symphonic metal band with gothic tendencies, later Epica have incorporated into their sound strong death metal influences.[1][2][3] Starting from the third album, progressive metal influences have also become evident.[1][4][5] In addition, the band often uses thrash metal and groove metal riffs, black metal passages (mostly in the drum technique), power metal moments and references to Arabic music.[6][7][8][9][10] Some songs also have electronic shades, djent transitions and folk metal melodies derived from Middle Eastern, Chinese and Celtic traditions.[11] Epica is also known for the attention to the vocal lines that, in contrast to the heavy context, weave very catchy, easy to hold, sophisticated and emotional melodies.[12][13] The use of mezzo-soprano vocals and growled vocals, performed by Simone Simons and Mark Jansen respectively, is fundamental to the band's sound. They primarily write their own lyrics, which often deal with philosophical, psychological, spiritual, moral, scientific, environmental, socio-political, global and topical and personal themes. Epica is also known for their wide use of orchestra and opera choirs.
In 2003, Epica's debut album The Phantom Agony was released through Transmission Records. Consign to Oblivion followed in 2005, and debuted at No. 12 in the Dutch charts. They moved labels to Nuclear Blast following Transmission's bankruptcy, and in 2007, released their third studio album The Divine Conspiracy, which charted at No. 9 in the Netherlands. 2009's Design Your Universe was met with yet greater success, debuting at No. 8 in the Dutch Albums Chart, and charting across Europe, also garnering much critical acclaim. Epica's fifth studio album Requiem for the Indifferent was released in 2012. Well received by critics, it achieved international success, entering the US's Billboard 200 at No. 104, and Japan's Oricon Albums Chart at No. 172.[14]
At the beginning of May 2014 the band released their sixth album, The Quantum Enigma, which was a huge international success, debuting on No. 110 on US Billboard 200 and peaking at No. 4 in Epica's homeland Netherlands.[15][16][17] In June 2015 Epica was awarded the Music Export Awards, which is given to the Dutch act with the most international success in the past year.[18] Their seventh album, The Holographic Principle, was released in September 2016 to continued international success, equalling the peak chart position set by its predecessor in the Netherlands.[19] The band released their eighth album, Omega, in February 2021.
Cry for the Moon (2002)[edit]
Simone Simons, Epica's lead singer and frontwoman
In early 2002, at only 22 years old, Mark Jansen left After Forever over creative differences.[20] He then began looking for musicians who would work towards a more classical/symphonic type of music project; this was initially named Sahara Dust.[21] In late 2002, the band courted Helena Iren Michaelsen[21] (from Trail of Tears) as its frontwoman, but shortly after she was replaced by the then unknown Simone Simons, who was Jansen's girlfriend at the time. The band's line-up was completed by guitarist Ad Sluijter, drummer Jeroen Simons, bassist Yves Huts, and keyboard player Coen Janssen. The name was later changed to Epica, inspired by Kamelot's album of the same name.
Epica then assembled a choir (made up of two men and four women) and a string orchestra (three violins, two violas, two cellos and an upright bass) to play along with them. Still under the name Sahara Dust, they produced a two-song demo entitled Cry for the Moon[22] in 2002. As a result, they were signed to Transmission Records.
The Phantom Agony (2002–2004)[edit]
The Phantom Agony is the first full-length studio album by Epica. It is the first album recorded by guitarist Mark Jansen after his departure from the band After Forever. The album was produced by Sascha Paeth (known for having produced bands such as Angra, Rhapsody of Fire and Kamelot) and released in June 2003. This album, Mark Jansen continues with the collection of songs that make up "The Embrace That Smothers". The first three parts can be found on Prison of Desire (2000), After Forever's debut album, and the following three parts can be found on The Divine Conspiracy (2007), Epica's third album. These songs deal with the dangers of organized religion.[23] The song "Façade of Reality" on the album was written about the September 11 attacks and includes fragments from speeches by Tony Blair.[24]
The album was followed by three singles: "The Phantom Agony", "Feint" and "Cry for the Moon".
Consign to Oblivion/The Score – An Epic Journey (2004–2006)[edit]
Their second release, entitled Consign to Oblivion, was influenced by the culture of the Maya civilization,[25] which can be noticed on songs in the "A New Age Dawns" series. "A New Age Dawns" refers to the time system of the Mayan people, which extends up to 2012, and makes no reference of what may happen past said year. Consign to Oblivion was composed with film scores as a basis, with Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman cited as major inspirations. The album features guest singing by Roy Khan[26] (from Kamelot) on the song "Trois Vierges". Epica also joined Kamelot as a support band on parts of their tour for promotion of The Black Halo album, to which Simons had contributed her vocals on the track "The Haunting (Somewhere in Time)".[27] Two singles were released from the album, "Solitary Ground" and "Quietus".[citation needed]
Epica's non-metal album The Score – An Epic Journey was released in September 2005 and is the soundtrack for a Dutch movie called Joyride, though it could also be considered to be their third album. Mark Jansen describes the album as typical Epica, "only without the singing, without the guitars, no bass and no drums".[28]
In 2005 and 2006 Epica went on their first tour throughout North America with Kamelot. After the tour, drummer Jeroen Simons left the band because of his wish to pursue other musical interests. In Fall 2006, Simone once again contributed vocals to an album of Kamelot, this time on the tracks "Blücher" and "Season's End" on the album Ghost Opera. In December, Ariën van Weesenbeek from God Dethroned was announced via Epica's official website as the guest drummer for their new album, but not as a permanent band member.[citation needed]
The Divine Conspiracy/The Classical Conspiracy (2006-2009)[edit]
Lead vocalist Simone Simons and Grunt vocalist and guitarist Mark Jansen during The Divine Conspiracy World Tour.
In September 2007, Epica headlined their first tour through North America and released their third album, The Divine Conspiracy, this time on a new label, Nuclear Blast. That December, Ariën van Weesenbeek was announced to be Epica's permanent new drummer. The band toured North America again in April 2008 with Into Eternity and Symphony X, this time with Amanda Somerville because Simone had contracted a staph infection (MRSA). It was released on September 7, 2007 through Nuclear Blast in Europe. The concept that guides the songs is that God created many different religions for humanity to figure out and overcome them so as to discover that, in nature and essence, they were all in fact the same one (hence the name, "The Divine Conspiracy").[29] Aside from the concept of such a conspiracy, The Divine Conspiracy finalizes The Embrace That Smothers, which began in After Forever's Prison of Desire (Prologue and parts I-III) and continued in Epica's The Phantom Agony (parts IV-VI). In short, The Embrace That Smothers is a collection of 10 songs (Prologue and parts I-IX), which talks about the dangers of organized religion.
The first single from the album was released on August 10, 2007 entitled "Never Enough", accompanied by a music video and the second single, "Chasing the Dragon," was released in 2008 without an accompanying video.
On December 16, 2008, Ad Sluijter left the band. He left a message on his Myspace page with his reasoning for leaving the band, which included frustration over being unable to enjoy composing music because of deadlines. Ad's successor on guitar was announced in January 2009 to be Isaac Delahaye, who was a member of God Dethroned.[30]
Also in 2008, Epica recorded The Classical Conspiracy, their first live album. The live show took place in Miskolc, Hungary on June 14, 2008, in the framework of the Miskolc Opera Festival (where Therion did a similar show a year before). It included a 40-piece orchestra and a 30-piece choir, and the setlist contained not only the band's songs but also covers of classical pieces of Antonio Vivaldi, Antonín Dvořák, Giuseppe Verdi, Edvard Grieg, and of soundtracks of the movies Star Wars, Spider-Man and Pirates of the Caribbean. It was released on May 8, 2009 through Nuclear Blast Records.[31]
Design Your Universe (2008-2010)[edit]
Epica – Design Your Universe
A sample from Design Your Universe which demonstrates Epica's use of grunts and a choir
Epica performing in 2009
On March 4, 2009, Epica announced their return to the studio where they would begin the recording process for a new album. In April 2009, it was revealed that the new album's title would be Design Your Universe. It continued the A New Age Dawns saga which started on Consign to Oblivion. The album was released on October 16, 2009. To promote this release, they performed in Amsterdam at Paradiso on October 10, 2009.[32] This is the first Epica album to feature Isaac Delahaye.[33] The record also contains a guest appearance from Sonata Arctica vocalist Tony Kakko on the song "White Waters". Reception has been positive from both critics and fans. The album debuted in No. 8 in the Dutch charts,[34] being the highest position an Epica album has reached. The album remained on the chart for five weeks and re-entered in No. 94 for one week due to the band's performance at the 2010 Pinkpop Festival.[35] On December 31, 2009, it was announced through their website that a new single will be released. The song is called "This Is the Time" and all profit will go to World Wide Fund for Nature.[36] After the release of Design Your Universe, Epica set out on a World Tour to support the album. They did a CD release party at The Paradiso in Amsterdam. They performed at some summer festival concerts in the summer of 2010 and returned to the United States and Canada in late fall 2010. Several dates in Europe, especially in the Netherlands, were sold out. The band also did a South American Tour, performing in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia and Uruguay. They played also in many important rock and metal festivals in Europe, such as Wacken Open Air, Pinkpop and Masters of Rock, in front of very large audiences.[37][38]
Requiem for the Indifferent and Retrospect (2011–2013)[edit]
In an interview in November 2010, Simone stated that the band was going to start writing music around February 2011 after their Latin American tour is over. She also stated that they were hoping for a release in the first quarter of 2012.[39] 14 tracks were written without lyrics by May 2011. The band entered the studio later that year, with Sascha Paeth once again as the producer.
On December 1, the band announced that the name of the album would be Requiem for the Indifferent, and would be inspired by such factors as the enormous tension between different religions and cultures, wars, natural disasters and the financial crisis.[40] The album was released on March 9, 2012 in Europe, and on March 13, 2012 in the United States.[41] On March 25, 2012, Epica announced on their website that original bassist Yves Huts and Epica had parted ways, to be replaced by Rob van der Loo (ex-Delain, MaYaN).[42] On April 24, the music video of Storm the Sorrow was officially released, earning 128,000 views on YouTube on the release day.[43][44] General response to Requiem for the Indifferent was positive. AllMusic stated that the album "is a typically elaborate and ambitious affair, incorporating copious amounts of choral work and classical arrangements into the band's neatly established blend of goth, progressive, power, and symphonic metal."[45] Natalie Zed of About.com staff considered Requiem for the Indifferent "a transitional album for the band", which tries to expand their musical range experimenting with "weird" riffing and new combination of vocals, while "losing none of the richness that has gained them fans."[46]
On 16 September 2012, the band made a guest appearance on the Dutch TV show Niks te gek (translation: "Nothing [is] too crazy"), where mentally disabled people (18 years or older) can get their wishes granted. In the episode, they recorded, together with the autistic Ruurd Woltring, one of his own compositions, "Forevermore". The single was released through Nuclear Blast on 25 September 2012.[47]
The band announced on their official website that on March 23, 2013, they would celebrate the 10th anniversary of Epica in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The concert which would be called Retrospect, would be held in Klokgebouw with a 70-piece orchestra, choirs, international guests and many special effects. The band invited the Hungarian Remenyi Ede Chamber Orchestra and the Choir of Miskolc National Theatre to this show as they were the same orchestra that accompanied Epica in the recording of the live album The Classical Conspiracy.[48] The concert consisted of a 70-piece orchestra, special effects, acrobats, guest vocalist Floor Jansen (Nightwish) and former band members Ad Sluijter, Yves Huts and Jeroen Simons. Finnish singer Tarja Turunen was also invited to the show, but had to decline due to scheduling problems.[49] In the show the band introduced a new song titled "Retrospect" and played "Twin Flames" from Requiem for the Indifferent for the first time. They also played for the second time their longest song "The Divine Conspiracy", however a shorter version of this song was played.[50] During the concert, Coen Janssen announced that Retrospect would be filmed for release as a DVD.[51]
The Quantum Enigma and Epic Metal Fest (2013–2015)[edit]
Simons and Van der Loo during The Ultimate Enigma Tour
Epica revealed on their official website the first details about their sixth album on February 5, 2014. It was revealed that the new album would be titled The Quantum Enigma and would be released at the beginning of May 2014.[52] Later that same month the band unveiled the album's cover art, which was created by longtime collaborator Stefan Heilemann to accompany the ideas behind the lyrics. Track listing and release dates were announced the same day as well and eventually The Quantum Enigma was released by Nuclear Blast on 2 May (Europe), 5 May (UK) and 13 May (USA). The album was produced by Joost van den Broek and recorded in the Sandlane Recording Facilities in The Netherlands.[15] The Quantum Enigma debuted at 110 on US Billboard 200, making it Epica's second entry on this chart, the previous being Requiem for the Indifferent and charting there in February 2013.[16] In Epica's home country the Netherlands, the album peaked at No. 4 making it their highest ranking album on the chart.[17]
The band stated that, "Where Retrospect reflected on the first decade of our career, we'd like to think The Quantum Enigma marks the beginning of a new era, where Epica sounds heavy, modern and without compromises! More than ever, the creation of this album was a group effort and we are extremely proud of the results! Every detail finds its way into a perfectly balanced mix, and makes Epica sound raw and overwhelming."[15]
On March 17, 2014 the first single, "The Essence of Silence" was made available as a digital download from iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Deezer and other platforms.[53] Three days later a lyric video was released.[54] "Unchain Utopia" was chosen as the second single and released on April 8, 2014.[55] In an interview with the Sonic Cathedral Webzine,[56] lead vocalist Simone Simons confirmed that a music video for "Unchain Utopia" was set to be released soon. However, a lyric video was released instead, which features footage originally filmed for the music video.[57] Later on the band decided to film a music video for the track "Victims of Contingency", which was released on October 30, 2014.[58]
The band returned to the stage after almost a year on 30 April 2013, in Tilburg in their home country, The Netherlands, which marked the album release show.[15] Throughout 2014 and 2015 the band toured Europe, Asia, Africa and both South and North America in support of The Quantum Enigma. Their last venue before going back to studio took place on 22 November 2015 at the "Klokgebouw" in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, where Epica had held their Retrospect venue. The show was part of the first edition of "Epic Metal Fest", which is a festival organized and curated by the members of the band. Epica announced Epic Metal Fest on June 3, 2015 on their official website and revealed that they would be joined at the festival by bands DragonForce, Eluveitie, Fear Factory, Moonspell, Delain and Periphery. The frontwoman Simone Simons further commented: "It was a long-cherished dream of Epica to host our own festival and we are very proud to be able to present an absolute awesome array of international metal acts. This day will surely be the next highlight in our career and we hope to be able to share it with all of you!"[59]
On June 5, 2015 Epica was awarded the Music Export Award at Buma Rocks, which is given to the Dutch act with the most international success in the past year. The band's guitarist/vocalist Mark Jansen thanked band's fans through their official website: "We are honored with this prestigious award, it's a big achievement after all those years of investing countless hours and much energy into Epica. It shows that everything you do by following your heart will eventually pay off and will get acknowledged. Thanks to all our fans from all over the world!"[18]
The Holographic Principle, EPs, first book and Design Your Universe 10th Anniversary (2016–2019)[edit]
Epica live at Wacken Open Air 2018
On May 31, 2016 Epica confirmed[60] the title of the band's new album: The Holographic Principle, that was released on September 30, 2016. In an interview with Spark TV the band's singer Simone Simons discussed the complex nature of the album, explaining that the band used more "real, live instruments" than in previous albums and that this album is "one of [the band's] most ambitious offerings to date".[61] The band announced previously that the album would be released as part of their performance at the second edition of Epic Metal Fest,[62] but later revised this, stating it would be released a day earlier.[19]
On September 1, 2017, the band released their first EP The Solace System during the second North American leg of the tour. The EP features 6 songs that were planned and recorded but never included in The Holographic Principle.[63]
Epica released an EP on December 20, 2017, in Japan titled Epica vs Attack on Titan Songs, featuring covers of songs from the anime Attack on Titan. The EP was released worldwide on July 20, 2018.[64]
On July 3, 2019, Epica announced that they would release their first book later that year. This would include a history of the band, interviews and photos.[65]
The band announced on July 17, 2019 that a Gold Edition of their album Design Your Universe would come out on 4 October 2019 in support of its tenth anniversary, along with a tour.[66][67]
Omega (2020–present)[edit]
Simone Simons had stated on February 1, 2020 that pre-production for the next album had been completed.[68] On March 11, 2020, the band had entered the studio to begin recording their new album, while in turn released studio vlogs showing the album making process for their upcoming eighth studio album.[69][70]
Mark Jansen had said in an interview that the album's release date could be delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[71] It was reported that on April 17, 2020 that Simone Simons had finished recording vocals for the new album.[72] Mark Jansen later confirmed on September 2, 2020 that the album had been recorded, mixed and mastered with orchestrations and choir having been wrapped up before the band began recording.[73]
Nuclear Blast later announced on October 7, 2020 the title for the band's eighth studio album, Omega, along with a release date of February 26, 2021.[74] On October 9, 2020, the first single off of the album, "Abyss of Time – Countdown to Singularity", was released with an official videoclip.[75] The second single from the album, "Freedom – The Wolves Within", was released on November 27, 2020 along with a music video.[76] The third single, "Rivers", was released on January 22, 2021 along with a visualizer video.[77]
On 29 April 2021, in support of Omega, the band announced that they would be performing a livestream event titled Omega Alive, which took place on 12 June 2021.[78][79]
On 16 September 2022, the band announced their third EP, The Alchemy Project. It was released on 11 November 2022 via Atomic Fire.[80] It was accompanied by official music videos for the songs "The Final Lullaby" and "Sirens – Of Blood and Water".
Musical style[edit]
The contrast between Simone Simons' operatic vocals and Mark Jansen's death grunts is a feature of Epica's music.
Epica performs a blend of symphonic metal,[3][4][5][81][82][83][84][85][86][87][88][89][90][91] gothic metal,[90][92][93][94] progressive metal,[3][4][5][85][95] death metal[3][5][88][91] and, more rarely, thrash metal,[5][90] power metal[86][90] and folk metal.[89]
Their former guitarist Ad Sluijter having described the band as "a bridge between power metal and gothic metal."[96] Vocalist Simone Simons has expressed a preference for the group to be described as symphonic metal[97] though the founder of the group Mark Jansen notes that they do not mind being called gothic metal.[98] Mark Jansen having described the band also as "symphonic death metal" and a bridge between death metal and symphonic metal.[99][100]
The music of Epica is "epic, grand and majestic" and some of them is "more subdued and introspective."[93] The band is also known to have progressive tendencies.[101] A gothic atmosphere and sentimentality is also present in their music.[87][93]
Epica uses a "trademark of many symphonic and gothic metal bands" in contrasting "two extremes, death grunts and brutality on one side, airy female melodiousness on the other."[87] Eduardo Rivadavia of AllMusic notes that the band's "attraction ultimately hinges on exploring the sonic contrasts of light and dark; the punishing intensity of those elephantine guitar riffs and hyperactive drumming cast against the soaring, layered sweetness of the orchestrated strings and keyboards."[102] Simone Simons delivers classical (operatic) vocals in a mezzo-soprano range,[101] she's begun to sing in a more modern style with belted vocals too (Rock/Pop, as she described it with the release of Consign to Oblivion on an interview) over time, and she has also been known to sometimes sing "with a clear alto voice that has a flawless tone and a lot of emotion."[93] But, subsequently, Simone admitted that she was wrong and that she's not a mezzo-soprano, but a soprano.[103] Mark Jansen delivers death growls "that are secondary to Simons' singing, but very important in terms of balance and variety."[93] The group is also known to employ human choirs and orchestras[101] with additional embellishments such as spoken word recitals and lyrics in Latin and Arabic.[86]
Members[edit]
Mark Jansen – rhythm guitar, growled vocals, co-lead vocals (2002–present)
Coen Janssen – keyboards, synthesizer, piano (2002–present)
Simone Simons – lead vocals (2002–present)
Ariën van Weesenbeek – drums (2007–present; session member: 2006–2007)
Isaac Delahaye – lead guitar, backing vocals (2009–present)
Rob van der Loo – bass (2012–present)
Yves Huts – bass (2002–2012; guested in 2013, 2022)
Ad Sluijter – lead guitar (2002–2008; guested in 2013)
Jeroen Simons – drums (2002–2006; guested in 2013)
Helena Iren Michaelsen – lead vocals (2002)
Timeline[edit]
Main article: Epica discography
The Phantom Agony (2003)
Consign to Oblivion (2005)
The Divine Conspiracy (2007)
Design Your Universe (2009)
Requiem for the Indifferent (2012)
The Quantum Enigma (2014)
The Holographic Principle (2016)
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Belgian waffles were originally showcased in 1958 at an expo in Brussels, but it wasn't until four years later that they were introduced to North America (specifically Seattle) and served with whipped cream and strawberries.
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Addressing Climate Migration Through the Platform on Disaster Displacement: The Practice
by Virginia Raffaeli
In the first instalment of this two-part series on responses to climate migration we presented some of the challenges linked to cross-border disaster displacement, and the launch of the Nansen Initiative which resulted in the 2015 Agenda for the Protection of Cross-Border Displaced Persons in the Context of Disasters and Climate Change (Protection Agenda) and the launch of the Platform on Disaster Displacement (PDD).
The Protection Agenda
As highlighted in the Protection Agenda itself, disaster displacement is multi-causal, with climate change being one of the most important, but not the only factor [1]. Population growth, underdevelopment, weak governance, armed conflict, violence, and poor urban planning are also causes of disaster displacement since they weaken resilience and exacerbate the impacts of natural hazards, environmental degradation, and climate change [1].
The aim of the Protection Agenda is therefore to assist the international community in preventing, avoiding and responding to disaster displacement and its causes [1].
In order to achieve this goal, the Protection Agenda conceptualises a comprehensive approach to disaster displacement which focuses not only on protecting cross-border disaster-displaced persons (hereafter CBDDPs), but also on identifying measures to manage disaster displacement risks in the country of origin [2]. More specifically, the Protection Agenda identifies three priority areas for enhanced action, namely 1) collecting data and enhancing knowledge, 2) enhancing the use of humanitarian protection measures, and 3) strengthening the management of disaster displacement risk in the country of origin [1, 2]. The Agenda thus recommends a broad set of effective practices which can be used by both states and other actors to ensure effective future responses, including in particular the importance of coordination and a holistic approach to policy-making [1, 2].
Moreover, the Protection Agenda seeks to further complement and support the work of the UNFCCC COP, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and that of the World Humanitarian Summit [1, 2].
Protecting cross-border disaster-displaced persons
According to the Protection Agenda, the inability of CBDDPs to fall under the legal category of "refugees" and the relevant international protection requires the recognition of the status of "displaced person" as someone whose life or livelihood is at risk because of a disaster, or who cannot access the necessary humanitarian protection or assistance in their own country [1]. Together with the recognition of this status and cases of "mass influx", states ought to guarantee CBDDPs the same rights and protection as citizens and refugees, including through compliance with the principle of non refoulement, namely the right to not be forcefully returned from the country of asylum. [1].
Managing disaster displacement risk in the country of origin
Amongst the measures identified in the Protection Agenda to tackle disaster displacement in the country of origin we find the reduction of vulnerability and the building of resilience to the disaster displacement risk [2]. Effective practices in this regard include disaster risk reduction activities, infrastructure improvements, urban planning, climate change adaptation measures, land reform, as well as measures to increase the likelihood of people who are nonetheless affected by disasters being able to stay in their homes [1].
"Migration with dignity", planned relocation, and adequate assistance for internally displaced people are also all important tools to address disaster displacement [1].
The Platform on Disaster Displacement
The PDD plays a key role in the implementation of the Protection Agenda by building strong partnerships between policy-makers, practitioners and researchers and by providing a multi-stakeholder forum for dialogue, information sharing, and both policy and normative development [3].
Furthermore, it collaborates with other organisations working on climate change and disaster displacement, such as the International Organisation for Migration and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, in order to find the most comprehensive and coherent solutions to these global problems [4].
Among the PDD's most successful partnerships is the production of the 2019 Words into Action Guidelines on Disaster Displacement: How to Reduce Risk, Address Impacts and Strengthen Resilience in collaboration with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Norwegian Refugee Council [5]. In a complementary manner to the Protection Agenda itself, these Guidelines assist states in the implementation of the Sendai Framework [6, 7].
Partnerships such as the Words into Action Guidelines demonstrate how the PDD is becoming a leading voice in the global management of disaster displacement [8]. Indeed, as stated by the PDD itself, its "state-led character allows for targeted and coordinated global advocacy on disaster displacement to ensure that global and regional commitments to prevent, reduce, and address disaster displacement remain high on the international agenda, in a context of broad and ambitious goals and competing priorities" [9].
By increasing its partnerships and strengthening its role as a multi-stakeholder forum for dialogue and information sharing, the non-binding Platform for Disaster Displacement can drive the development of coherent policies and of new normative frameworks to tackle disaster displacement and climate change without needing to resort to lengthy diplomatic processes for binding international conventions and treaties.
[1] The Nansen Initiative (2015). Agenda for the Protection of Cross Border Disaster Displaced Persons in the Context of Disasters and Climate Change. Volume I: 6-9, 22-30. Available at: https://disasterdisplacement.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/EN_Protection_Agenda_Volume_I_-low_res.pdf [Accessed 13 August 2021].
[2] McAdam, J. (2016). From the Nansen Initiative to the Platform on Disaster Displacement: Shaping International Approaches to Climate Change, Disasters and Displacement. University of New South Wales Law Journal, Vol. 39, No. 4, 2016, UNSW Law Research Paper No. 17-4: 1525-1530, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2901910.
[3] 'Platform on Disaster Displacement', IOM Environmental Migration Portal. Available at: https://environmentalmigration.iom.int/policy/platform-disaster-displacement [Accessed on 24 July 2021].
[4] Platform on Disaster Displacement (2018). Platform on Disaster Displacement: Update on 2017 Progress: 1, Agenda for Humanity, Available at: https://agendaforhumanity.org/initiatives/3833.html [Accessed 13 August 2021].
[5] 'Climate Change and Disaster Displacement,' UNHCR, Available at: https://www.unhcr.org/climate-change-and-disasters.html [Accessed 13 August 2021].
[6] 'What is the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction,' United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. Available at https://www.undrr.org/implementing-sendai-framework/what-sendai-framework [Accessed 13 August 2021].
[7] UNDRR (2019). Words into Action. Disaster Displacement: How to Reduce Risks, Address Impacts and Strengthen Resilience, Geneva, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction: 5. Available at: https://www.undrr.org/disaster-displacement-how-reduce-risk-address-impacts-and-strengthen-resilience [Accessed 13 August 2021].
[8] McClean D. (2021), Disaster displacement is great humanitarian challenge of 21st century; Commemoration of the adoption of the Sendai Framework, Paris Agreement and the Nansen Initiative in 2015: Remarks by Mami Mizutori, UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. Available at: https://www.undrr.org/news/disaster-displacement-great-humanitarian-challenge-21st-century [Accessed 13 August 2021].
[9] Platform on Disaster Displacement (2019). Platform on Disaster Displacement (PDD) 2019-2022 Strategy: 3., Available at: https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://disasterdisplacement.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/26062019-PDD-Strategy-2019-2022-FINAL_to_post_on_website.pdf&hl=en [Accessed 15 August 2021].
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H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Late on March 25, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, by a vote of 96-0. This bill is the third COVID-19-related bill that Congress has passed, and others are likely to follow. The U.S. House is scheduled to consider it Friday March 26. President Trump has said he will sign it.
PIA Statement:
"PIA National is pleased the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the $2 trillion emergency relief package, which is intended to provide urgently needed aid to several sectors of the economy," said PIA National executive vice president & CEO Mike Becker.
Notably, the bill includes provisions to help small businesses, including loans for those with 500 employees or less. These loans may be converted to grants and partially forgiven if recipient businesses maintain the average size of their full-time workforce. With small businesses across the nation struggling due to the coronavirus, it is more important than ever to financially support them.
The bill also includes a 50 percent refundable payroll tax credit on employee wages and a delay in employer-side payroll taxes for Social Security until 2021 and 2022. It also makes some sole proprietors and other self-employed workers eligible for the expanded unemployment insurance benefits included in the legislation.
"PIA National urges the House to pass the bill," Becker said. "PIA is continuing to work with Congress on a comprehensive approach to provide additional levels of relief to businesses across the country."
Founded in 1931, PIA is a national trade association that represents member insurance agents and their employees who sell and service all kinds of insurance but specialize in coverage of automobiles, homes and businesses.PIA's web address is www.pianet.com.
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Q: Windows 10 HDMI Saturation until full screen video played This is driving me insane, I have my computer connected to an HD TV via a HDMI.  When I change the TV's input the computer the screen has saturated colours (Washed Out colours).  The only thing that seems to fix it is playing a video at full screen (YouTube, Netflix, Twitch, Mixer, GiantBomb etc..).
Before I get down voted and told to set my output dynamic range to Full instead of limited like as stated here I have done that and confirm that option doesn't change after reboot.  Also happens if there is multiple monitors or just connected to the TV.
This is running on a GTX 1080 (latest and multiple different drivers), Windows 10 and a Sony Bravia KDL-55W802A

A: Well I finally figured it out.  Turns out my TV was switching to "GameMode" and that was doing the saturation.  Forced my HDMI input to "General" and I have been good.

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Jesus came to earth on Christmas in a way that would have been totally unexpected for a Savior King, and thus, He treats us in a way that is totally unexpected as well.
I'm sure you all have had Christmas' where you were really hoping to get a certain present, and instead, you got something a bit…unexpected.
Which, even Elmo, without tickling laughter is annoying enough.
Like, I don't know if you've seen the videos on YouTube of parents who get their kids a gag Christmas present just to see how their kids react?
Well, 2,000 years ago…the greatest gift the world has ever known, Jesus, came to earth as a baby.
Now, the Jewish people, that's God's chosen people of the Old Testament, were EXPECTING that a Savior, a Messiah, would one day come and rule over his people forever.
And in the time of Jesus, the Jewish people were occupied by the Roman Empire, and so talk of a Messiah coming to save them from the Romans was more prominent than ever.
How would you have guessed it would all play out?
If anyone was trying to make this up, this is not the way you write it.
In fact, what I want to do this afternoon is give you FIVE ways that the coming of the Savior was completely unexpected to the people of that day…and, maybe, even to us today.
The first reason that the first Christmas was unexpected was that….
It almost seems weird to say because we KNOW the story, right?
We're so conditioned by it being this way, that it's hard to think of it in any other way.
But the prophecies speak of God coming to earth and establishing his reign forever.
And when you think of God, you think of power and strength…not, cute little baby, right?
Many people of that day would have been picturing God coming down, on the clouds, in adult form, to rescue them.
But God comes, not in a show of force, but in humility, as a little baby.
History tells us often of the births of really important people.
And what do we think of these people?
Take Prince William's son, Prince George of England.
We naturally expect that even though little George is currently in the palace probably playing with a Peppa Pig Playset, that one day, he's going to grow up, be famous, and do great things, right?
And so whom would you expect the Savior of the entire World to be born to?
Not that King Herod can have a baby, but his wife, you get the deal.
Maybe the wife of Caesar?
Who in the world are they?
Most scholars believe Mary was just a teenage girl.
And yet, God looks not at your outward accomplishments and place in society, but at our hearts.
God's unexpected ways, often aren't our ways.
He was born in Bethlehem, which was a tiny village just outside of Jerusalem.
2,000 years ago, many people probably didn't even know where it was.
And yet, it was prophesied hundreds of years earlier that the Savior would be born in Bethlehem…most just missed it.
And those who did think about a Messiah being born, would have guessed he would be born in Jerusalem or Rome or some other important city.
That is unimportant by "society's standards," not by God's standards.
…but He sends those angels to…shepherds.
Dirty, often misunderstood, definitely not high-on-the-ladder-of-success…shepherds.
It's almost nothing like you would script if you were making it up.
But remember, God is not like us.
We actually had that clip produced for this service.
There's hardly any fanfare to it.
No palace, no crowd of people, not even a crib lined with silver and gold.
But again, pretend like you don't know the story.
It's all about as unexpected as you can get!
But…if you keep reading the whole story, you might realize that unexpected gifts aren't always a letdown.
Sometimes…the unexpected gift is the one we actually need.
The famous philosopher, Soren Kierkegaard, once wrote a story about a King who loved a poor woman who was just a commoner.
And yet this incredibly rich and powerful king felt that if he indeed asked this peasant woman he loved, to marry Him, that he would never know for certain if she would have loved him just for himself.
And so the king decided that the only way he would know if she truly loved him for who he was…and the only way he could TRULY prove his love to her…was to descend down to where she was.
So he laid aside all his power, wealth, and privileges, and became a commoner, just like her, to win her true love.
That's what Jesus, the unexpected King, is like.
He is one who left heaven, and it's throne and its incomparable riches, to be born in a dirty manger.
God knew that if He had merely stayed in the palace of heaven…or even if he just rode down to earth on a chariot of fire, while we may be impressed, he most likely wouldn't have our hearts.
And that's what He wants. He wants your heart.
He wants to show you that He IS NO ORDINARY KING.
Think about this…just as King Jesus came in an unexpected way, the way King Jesus treats you is unexpected for a King as well.
A normal king wouldn't pay attention to people like us.
And yet the Bible tells us that he's pursuing you.
That He desires that you KNOW Him…that you invite Him into your life.
The king…of the UNIVERSE…came down to our level on earth because He wants to be in a relationship with you!
By the way, that's why he showed up to shepherds and not celebrities.
He wants you to know that He's interested in people like US.
No matter who you are…no matter what you've done.
Even in how he looks at justice.
Have you noticed that nowadays, our culture wants justice for absolutely everything?
You just look at someone funny, and they're offended by you…and want justice to be done on you.
Do you know what Merriam-Webster's "Word of the Year" was for 2018?
In the last 12 months alone, the word "justice" has been looked up 74% more often than in the previous years.
Justice to be done for those who are committing wrongs.
And this is perhaps where Jesus makes the most unexpected move of all.
Instead of riding into Jerusalem on a chariot like a typical king…he comes riding in on a donkey.
And he willing, WILLINGLY, dies on the cross.
So justice could be done.
The Bible is incredibly clear that all of us are sinners.
We fall short of God's standard.
We cheat, we lie, we lust, we backstab, we hate, we… you know…the list goes on.
And if we want JUSTICE so badly, we must not forget that there also must be justice for our own sins..
Maybe you've been opposed to coming to church or put-off by Christianity because you've always thought that God was up there on his throne…shaking his head at your shortcomings and mistakes.
Maybe you thought He was like any other King, high and mighty executing judgment on everyone else.
But Jesus isn't like any other King. He's the UNEXPECTED King!
He's not sitting on his throne shaking his head at you.
NO! He came down for you!
Because God loves you, and wants to be in a relationship with you…He sent his VERY OWN SON, to die on the cross for you.
And when Jesus died on the cross, what He was doing, the Bible tells us, is that He was taking our punishment, for our sins, for us! And so He dies on the cross.
He lets justice be done…but he lets it be done to himself.
And so if you believe that Jesus died for you, in your place, and you invite Him into your life to become His follower…you can be completely forgiven.
Justice will be served…on Him.
There's no better news than that.
If you don't invite him into your life…to be the leader of your life.
Then the punishment will still be on us, and justice will come upon us.
And it will be served by separating us from God, in hell, for all of eternity.
But Jesus came on Christmas to rescue you.
He came like no other King because He is going to treat you like no other king.
If you want to make that decision to be forgiven and to follow Him this afternoon… in a minute…I'm actually going to ask you to respond by quietly standing up right where you are.


Back in 1940's Dr Janet Travell pioneered the diagnosis and treatment of trigger points and it was this amazing work that lead her to become John F Kennedy's personal physician and the first female physician to the White House. Kennedy suffered from terrible pain resulting from invasive back surgeries related to injuries sustained during World War II and Dr Travell alleviated this through her trigger point work.
Today, trigger point therapy is a very popular and successful treatment with massage therapists, acupuncturists (& dry needling), physios, chiropractors and some doctors.
So you've got an ache in your shoulder and sometimes it's a searing sharp pain and it's just not getting any better. Let's look very closely at what is going on in the muscle.
Within a muscle fibre at a microscopic level is a unit called a sarcomere. There are millions of sarcomeres in your muscles and they come together and interlock like tiny fingers and this is what causes a muscle contraction. A trigger point is when the over stimulated sarcomeres are chemically prevented from relaxing and thus a knot is formed in the muscle tissue.
As you can see from the diagram, taut fibrous bands of muscle coupled with shortened bulbous areas where the sarcomeres are unable to let go.
C. Is a taut band caused by the contraction in B.
So I hope this helps with you visualising what is going on in your own muscles!
Another thing which adds to the pain you feel is that the sarcomeres act as tiny pumps, pumping blood, oxygen and nutrients around the muscles and so when it is contracted into a trigger point it gets starved of oxygen and the bathed in other metabolic waste which is irritating to the surrounding tissues and so the area sends out pain signals.
A defining symptom of a trigger point as opposed to a tender point is referred pain. It often feels like a deep ache and sometimes sharp pain on movement.
Trigger points can be found in all muscles and there is some indication that they can be in fascia or connective tissue as well...this is why they can cause headaches, shoulder pain, back pain, tennis & golfers elbow, hip pain even stitch.
Massage can eliminate trigger points by releasing the taut band and contracted muscle fibres with finger point compression and really getting the blood flow into the muscle and the metabolic waste out of the muscle.
Of course looking at why the muscle was in a compromised state needs to be determined to stop the trigger points reoccurring. Looking at posture patterns, biomechanics, gait and habits can all have an effect.
So book in for a massage today and let us look after your muscles!


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Most Influential People of African Descent Honors Under 40 in New York City
October 2, 2018, By Segun MIPAD | Leave a reply
NEW YORK CITY, October 1st, 2018 – In support of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent 2015-2024, the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), a global civil society initiative, will honor young high achievers of African descent from around the world.
This prestigious event will take place on October 3rd 2018, 2-5pm at the One UN Millennium Hilton Hotel in New York City, following the opening of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly. The recognition and awards ceremony for MIPAD Class of 2018 will recognize and celebrate the contribution of over 200 high achievers based inside Africa and across the African diaspora, selected based on their political clout, business acumen, social media following and humanitarian endeavors.
This year's list includes well-known African names such as Cassper Nyovest (South Africa), award-winning artist Folarin 'Falz' Falana (Nigeria), renowned actor Chadwick Boseman (USA), adventurer Mario Rigby (Turks and Caicos Islands), super model & fashion Icon Armando Cabral (Guinea-Bissau), Momentum Education Executive Director Robinson Lynn (USA), movie sensation Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (Nigeria), power couple Erico Bras & Kenia Maria (Brazil), Colin Kaepernick, the American football quarterback, the French national football team for their 2018 world cup win and the cast and directors of Black Panther.
Hosting the event this year are 2018 MIPAD honorees Mariah Idrissi, a British/Morocco model and cohost Vusi Thembekwayo, Managing Partner of Watermark Afrika Fund.
The MIPAD Class of 2018 valedictorian speech will be delivered by Her Excellency Mrs. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone. 2018 MIPAD honorees Chichi Nwoko of Kwese Free Sports, Kian Brown of The Brand Elevator and co-founder of The Maroon Society are other notable co-hosts. The premium event will showcase the achievements of the 2018 honorees representing more than 50 countries across the globe, coming to New York to make a business and social connection with their counterparts.
This power networking event between 100 of the best and brightest based inside Africa and 100 based in the diaspora is set to ignite a collaboration between Africa and the diaspora in a way that we haven't seen in a long time.
As part of the event lineup, there will be a screening of the blockbuster Marvel film Black Panther at the United Nations headquarters with Hannah Beachler, an American film production designer known for her Afrofuturist design direction on the groundbreaking Marvel movie. Award-winning Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde will also engage in a discussion on the future of film and media collaboration between Africa and its diaspora.
Major announcements to be made at this year's event, include the launch of an impact initiative, TechSOLVES.org, as a platform where MIPADians can join the UN and the global community and leverage technology to achieve all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
MIPAD will also highlight the work of Class of 2018 honoree Mario Rigby as it continues to draw the world's attention to the international decade. Having completed an epic walk from Cape Town to Cairo between 2015 and 2017, Mario Rigby 'The Explorer' is planning to embark on a two-year walk from Africa to the Americas to retrace the steps of the victims of the transatlantic slave trade.
The founder of MIPAD, Kamil Olufowobi has stressed on the strategic importance of MIPAD as a "vehicle to build a progressive network of civil society actors who come together and support the implementation of the UN International Decade for People of African Descent".
He goes on to explain that "this global initiative presents an opportunity for people of Africa to mirror their success in new markets by connecting with their counterparts who have a similar track record of success in Africa and across the diaspora". "Our honorees transcend race and their global achievements in media, music, movies, fashion and sports impacting popular culture, are changing the narrative about Africa and its diaspora by highlighting excellence worldwide," Olufowobi adds.
Currently, it is estimated that there are approximately 200 million people who identify as being of African descent living in the Americas. There are many millions more who are spread across the world outside of the African continent.
The promotion and protection of human rights of people of African descent has been a strategic priority for the United Nations and the International Decade for People of African Descent proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 68/237, and to be observed from 2015 to 2024, provides a framework to elevate and acknowledge the significant accolades achieved by people of African descent around the world.
Nominations for Class of 2019 opens Oct 5th to learn more here .
To see who made the 2018 global list, please visit Class of 2018
To see who confirmed their attendance for the recognition dinner @ UN ONE, October 3rd 2018, please visit here
For Talent & PR Inquiries please contact Eloine Barry, CEO of Africa Media Agency on +1 (917) 244- 8984
For Sponsorship & Speaking Opportunity, please contact Tope Esan +1 (917) 541-8394 (New York), Niclette Mundabi +1 (678) 818-6032 (Atlanta)
For RSVP & Table Reservations, please contact rsvp@mipad.org
About Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD)
In support of the International Decade for People of African Descent, the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) identifies high achievers of African descent in public and private sectors from all around the world as a progressive network of relevant actors to join together in the spirit of recognition, justice and development of Africa, its people on the continent and across its diaspora.
MIPAD publishes a global 100 list that identifies high achievers of African descent in public and private sectors worldwide, 100 inside Africa, 100 outside Africa in the Diaspora across four categories; Politics & Governance, Business & Entrepreneurship, Media & Culture, Humanitarian & Religious. And, we will be releasing the list annually until 2024.
For more information: http://www.mipad.org and follow us on social media @MIPAD100
Tags: Africa, African Descent, Class of 2018, MIPAD, New York, UN
Breaking News!!! The first Lady of Sierra Leone Takes the Valedictorian speech for MIPAD Class of 2018
THANK YOU: Nomination for Class of 2019 Now Open!!!


Just by looking at photos it appears thad Chad Kemenah was using a Ford under the hood in Florida ? Anyone have info on that?
If it is an ls motor did it have to go through the woo approval process?
I have no idea. But Chad did run one at Knoxville Nats a few years ago. And if I remember correct they took it out for Saturday.
And again pure speculation, Chads FIL Bob Hampshire built one a few years ago, likely the one he ran at K-vile. If I were to guess this is that engine and possibly why Chad was in the car.
Shaver made some changes to the engine to make it more sprint car compatible.
Agreed. Looks like the BD symmetrical port heads.
We developed and tested those heads with Brodix back in the mid 2000's.


Contoured door is equipped with rubber bumpers for silent operation.
Three adjustable thumb screws assure tight fit (included).
UPS: Can ship UPS as an oversize carton at 70 lb. rate.
Must be used with 55 gal. steel drum or LH55 plastic barrel.


Since the Battle of Marica (1371), there has been in the Serbian literature an increasing tendency to recognize "signs" of the fulfillment of pristine prophecies that the Ismaelits would subdue the Christians, that all liturgy would come to an end and such suffering ensue that the living would envy the dead. Prophecies originating from the time of the spread of Islam regained topicality at the time of the spread of the Ottoman power and the breakdown of the Christian states headed by the Byzantine Empire. This pessimistic tenor was only intensified by the belief in the 84 "last years", the years of suffering and sorrow, between the thirteenth 532-year Great Paschal Cycle (6916 = 1st September 1407 — 31st August 1408) and the year 7000 (1st September 1491 — 31st August 1492). .


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I can't say that I love NBC's coverage of horse racing (although it's certainly not bad), but I think it's fantastic that they're making horse racing more accessible to casual fans. Aren't they also airing Royal Ascot this year as well?
jaefeathered said:
Yes, they are. Agree with your observations. Grateful to have races on tv Keta
NBC SPORTS GROUP AND HORSE RACING: NBC Sports Group is the exclusive home to the most important and prestigious events in horse racing, including the Triple Crown and the Breeders' Cup. In 2017, NBC
Sports Group televised the world's richest horse race (the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational in January), and
will present the prestigious Royal Ascot meet in June, plus the events announced today.
NBC has been the exclusive home of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes since 2001, and the Belmont Stakes since 2011, when NBC Sports Group reassembled the Triple Crown.
Bob Baffert Discusses Arrogate, Dubai World Cup:
https://twitter.com/DRC_Meydan/status/841672228123136000
https://twitter.com/Hochi_horse_en/status/841883329465053186
https://twitter.com/AndrewNJHawkins/status/841921405700718592
https://twitter.com/aobrienfansite/status/841932865193533440
https://twitter.com/LCrow11/status/842390811576807426
https://twitter.com/DJFiske/status/842150545116798977
All well with Gun Runner in Dubai (free): http://live.drf.com/nuggets/35682
https://twitter.com/MaryEllet/status/843695981245972480
https://twitter.com/erikar_photos/status/843459454184148992
https://twitter.com/DSportIN/status/843696865891639296
https://twitter.com/emarroq109/status/843770931608797184
https://twitter.com/AdolphsonRacing/status/843677547346968576
Arrogate Gallops, Gun Runner Works at Meydan: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/220527/arrogate-gallops-gun-runner-works-at-meydan
Arrogate among 14 entered in Dubai World Cup: http://www.drf.com/news/arrogate-among-14-entered-dubai-world-cup
It's been raining in Dubai
https://twitter.com/Louchepunter/status/844355282356621312
Dubai World Cup draw (Post Position)
1 Apollo Kentucky
2 Long River
3 Gold Dream
4 Lani
5 Gun Runner
6 Move Up
7 Awardee
8 Furia Cruzada
9 Arrogate
10 Keen Ice
11 Neolithic
12 Hoppertunity
13 Special Fighter
14 Mubtaahij
Favourite Arrogate to break from stall nine
https://beta.racingpost.com/news/dubai-world-cup/favourite-arrogate-to-break-from-stall-nine/279221


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Q: Error in python Voice recognition I have been trying to gain some knowledge of Python voice recognition, I have written a simple program that takes in what the user says and outputs what it 'thinks' the user has said.
My code is:
   import speech_recognition as sr
   r = sr.Recognizer()
   with sr.Microphone() as source:
   print("Say something!")
   audio = r.listen(source)

   try:
       print("Google Speech Recognition thinks you said " + r.recognize_google(audio))
   except sr.UnknownValueError:
       print("Google Speech Recognition could not understand audio")
   except sr.RequestError as e:
       print("Could not request results from Google Speech Recognition service; {0}".format(e))

My error is:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "C:/Python34/speech.py", line 9, in <module>
with sr.Microphone() as source:
File "C:\Python34\lib\site-packages\speechrecognition-3.1.3-py3.4.egg\speech_recognition\__init__.py", line 61, in __init__
self.format = pyaudio.paInt16 # 16-bit int sampling
AttributeError: 'module' object has no attribute 'paInt16'

Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks,
- space482

A: pyAudio is a module that speech_recognition uses to connect to the users microphone.  An example of this is when you use:
with sr.Microphone() as source:

The .Microphone() class depends on an audio format aka pyaudio.paInt16 which is 16 bit.  Currently the APIs' used in this module can only use 1-channel(mono audio) so the bit size is set to a certain size with use install pyaudio.  However, this default size needs to be updated to use speech_recognition. To update this module use:
pip3 install PyAudio --upgrade

A: Google Speech Recognition uses PyAudio as a dependency. It is probably not installed correctly. Try installing from this unofficial repository:
http://www.lfd.uci.edu/~gohlke/pythonlibs/#pyaudio
Steps:

*

*Download your specific version

*Make sure the (32/64) bit matches your Python (32/64) bit

*Install the .whl file using pip


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I opened a new eBay account and bought like 20+ Ebook for feedback.
Is it possible to get banned from buying Ebooks?
That is seen as feedback manipulation from eBay.
Exactly yanov you probably got banned for doing exactly what ebay realised you were doing, buying to create your own feedback, people have done that before you and ebay have got extremely good at recognising the signs!
Buying cheap stuff is a know feedback manipulation and will result in a permanent suspension. Moreover, buyer feedbacks are useless. I suggest selling something popular like generic iphone cases for a low price, even at a loss, just to make legit seller feedbacks.
For people who know how ebay works, feedback is nothing, but for newbie buyers feedbacks are very important, as they are afraid that low feedback means the seller is not trustworthy. They just don't know that they can return anything for any reason in case of any issues.
Wonderful advice by you again.....build up a new accounts feedback by selling iphone products.........zero risk there.
Who knows how ebay works? I say 99.9% of buyers have no clue of which I am 1 of the 99 that does not have a clue.
I just set up a new stealth and listed my first item, but I don't see my selling limits yet? would I be hit on my next listing for $0/0 limits? any experience?
Yes I listed my first item and its up for sale. Should I try to list another item or wait till the 5 day auction ends.. because I asked the livechat rep and she said it should show up on your next listing or on revision.
If you had stated limits such as 5 or 10 it is ok to list to those limits especially if you are running auctions IF YOU ARE NOT SELLING RISKY ITEMS.
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I will clarify this. List 5 or ten items. Your limits should show. If they don't, there is ways of testing those limits but it can be risky.
He also stated live chat, so I am assuming he is not in the USA.
Im from USA. and its a brand new seller account. I just listed my first listing this morning, but just before you click on 'list your item' you can sometimes see a livechat or call on the top of the page.
Live chat in the USA?
Yea, I don't think he is in the USA. Not sure why members say they are when they are not.
I don't have any issues listing 5 or 10 items. That is how I get my limits increased in a week or less.