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The History of Qigong and Tai Chi: Facts And Myths
Published on November 1, 2016 by Sifu Anthony Korahais
"What are you talking about?" he said. "Tai chi is MUCH older than qigong!"
I raised an eyebrow at this. Probably two eyebrows since he was being so aggressive.
I shouldn't have been surprised. Earlier in the conversation, this so-called "expert" had also insisted that the "chi" in tai chi means "energy".
It absolutely doesn't.
And tai chi is not older than qigong — not by a long shot.
The man I was chatting with, let's call him Dan, had presented himself as a tai chi instructor and an authority on the subject.
But his statements about qigong and tai chi were unequivocally false.
Unfortunately, untruths like this abound in the the world of qigong and tai chi, causing confusion for students.
Let's correct some of those myths, shall we?
(Note: If you want to skip all the history, then scroll down to the video at the bottom, which will give you a super-simple 6-minute explanation, along with a few demonstrations.)
How Old is Qigong?
Qigong is an umbrella term for a variety of ancient Chinese healing arts, all of which focus on cultivating the qi, or internal energy, especially for health, vitality, and longevity.
The most important thing you need to know about qigong is that it works wonders for self healing. In that sense, it really doesn't matter if it's 1000 years old or 4000.
But I LUVS ME some history, and I find the history of qigong to be fascinating.
First, let's clarify that qigong is a modern, umbrella term for various Chinese energy arts. In the past, these arts were called by many different names. Today, because they all share similar theories on energy cultivation, we lump them all together under the single term qigong.
Here are a few examples of the historical evidence we have regarding qigong:
ca. 5000 BCE – archeological evidence (pottery) shows a qigong posture that looks just like a famous technique called "Hugging the Tree" that is still practiced and taught today.
ca. 400 BCE – The Classic of the Way's Virtues (The Dao De Jing, 道德經) by Lao Tzu (老子) speaks about focusing on your qi through breathing, and about cultivating softness (a hallmark of qigong).
ca. 400 BC – Chuang Tzu (莊子) talks about how past masters breathed qi down to their feet, which is an advanced qigong technique.
ca. 300 BC – The Circulating Qi Inscription (Xing Qi Ming, 行氣銘) basically describes the Small Universe Qigong technique, another advanced qigong method.
ca. 200 BC – The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine (Huang Di Neijing 黃帝內經), which is the fundamental text of Traditional Chinese Medicine, speaks about breathing qi and keeping the mind tranquil and promote longevity. It also talks about Qi Circulation Theory, the Theory of 5 Elements, and the Theory of Yin and Yang
As you can see, there's considerable evidence suggesting that qigong is older than Jesus. And many scholars think that it might even be older than the pyramids!
But what about tai chi? How old is that?
How Old is Tai Chi?
Let's get back to my conversation with Dan, the tai chi "expert".
In an attempt to prove his earlier statement about tai chi being older than qigong, Dan said the following:
"The I Ching talks about tai chi, and it was published in the 9th century BC!"
If Dan could have dropped the mic and walked off stage, I think he would have.
Dan struck me as one of those guys who doesn't let a few pesky facts get in the way of his opinions.
Despite his confidence, Dan's statement is ridiculous.
I wouldn't criticize a beginner for a statement like this, but an expert should know better.
Unfortunately, his opinion is shared by others. I see it popping up more and more often in the tai chi world.
Let's bust this myth that tai chi was created in the 9th century BC.
Putting the Chuan Back in Tai Chi
The I Ching (The Book of Changes, 易經) is an ancient Chinese divination text.
And technically, it DOES talk about tai chi. But not the tai chi that Dan was talking about.
I've written about this before, but it bears repeating:
Tai chi, the beautiful, slow-motion martial art that is good for the health, is actually called Tai Chi Chuan (太極拳).
The "chuan" at the end makes a big difference.
Look, I'm guilty too. It's easier to just say "tai chi". But when we leave off the "chuan," we're not talking about the same thing any more.
Instead, we're talking about the ancient Chinese philosophy of yin and yang. You already know at least one thing about this philosophy:
This symbol above is called the tai chi tu. Tu in this case just means "symbol" or "diagram".
In other words, tai chi (太極) is a philosophy, whereas Tai Chi Chuan (太極拳) is a martial art.
Of course, Tai Chi Chuan incorporates the theory of yin and yang, thus adding to the confusion.
What The I Ching Really Says
Dan was correct that the I Ching speaks about tai chi (the philosophy)
But he was false in asserting that it speaks about Tai Chi Chuan (the martial art).
When it comes to the origins of Tai Chi Chuan, Dan wasn't off by a small amount.
If someone said that Jesus was born 1000 years ago, that statement would be more accurate than Dan's.
In that case, they would only be off by about 1000 years, whereas Dan was off by at least 2000!
The Actual Origins of Tai Chi
There are 2 main origin stories for the martial art called Tai Chi Chuan:
Story #1 – Tai Chi Chuan was created by the Taoist monk Zhang Sanfeng in the 12th Century AD.
Story #2 – Tai Chi Chuan was created by Chen Wangting in the 17th Century AD.
Many modern scholars subscribe to the 2nd story because of the lack of evidence to support the Zhang Sanfeng theory.
But even if you believe that Zhang Sanfeng created Tai Chi Chuan — that's still 2000 years later than Dan's origin story.
The Grandmother of Tai Chi Chuan
Okay, so we've established that Tai Chi Chuan was created — at the absolute earliest — in the 12th century AD.
And we've established that qigong was created — at the absolute latest — in 200 BC.
So that's a difference of 1300 years — MINIMUM.
In truth, the difference is likely a lot more than that.
I like to say that qigong is the grandmother of tai chi. It's not just one generation older, but two.
Qigong is not the parent of tai chi because there were other arts in between, notably Shaolin Kung Fu.
What About Shaolin Kung Fu?
A Shaolin Kung Fu pattern called "Hungry Tiger Catches Goat"
If there is a parent for Tai Chi Chuan, it's undoubtably Shaolin Kung Fu.
Whichever origin story you subscribe to for Tai Chi Chuan — it leads back to the Shaolin Temple in China.
If you believe that Zhang Sanfeng created Tai Chi Chuan, then you must also acknowledge that he spent time learning kung fu at the Shaolin Temple.
If you believe that Chen Wanting created Tai Chi Chua, then you must acknowledge that his home town in Henan province was quite close to the Shaolin Temple. Plus, by the the 17th century, most martial arts in China had been influenced by Shaolin Kung Fu one way or another.
Shaolin Kung Fu is generally viewed as an external martial art, like Karate. But there were secretive internal branches of Shaolin Kung Fu as well.
It's safe to say that without the internal practices of Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan would not have developed.
Similarly, it's safe to say that, without the internal practices of Shaolin Qigong, Shaolin Kung Fu would not have developed.
In other words, Qigong is the grandmother, Shaolin Kung Fu is the daughter, and Tai Chi Chuan is the granddaughter.
Now don't get me wrong. I absolutely love Tai Chi Chuan, and practice it every day. In fact, I prefer it to Shaolin Kung, which I practiced for many years.
But I also love Grandma Qigong.
And many people prefer qigong simply because it's not a martial art, and because it's simpler.
This video below was taken during a workshop that I gave in Mexico City. It will give you super simple overview of the history of qigong, Tai Chi Chuan, and Shaolin Kung Fu, along with a few quick demonstrations.
If you're like me and you like reading about history, then the following articles will be a big help:
The Difference Between Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Chai Tea
The Difference Between Kung Fu, Gung Fu, and Gung Ho.
The Man Who Made Shaolin
History of Qigong: The 18 Luohan Hands
History of Qigong: Sinew Metamorphosis
History of Qigong: Bone Marrow Cleansing
Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: history, kung fu, martial arts, qigong, tai chi
John says
Interesting historical research.
My own take on Qi Gong is that kinestheology and ergonomic structure is not necessarily part of the practice. It makes sense to me that the alignments and coordinations were combined in later.
Hi John. Thanks for the input.
I'm not sure what you mean by "kinestheology and ergonomic structure", but perhaps you're talking about the physical and visible aspects of qigong?
Techniques like the Small Universe involves almost no visible movement. The qi is moved internally using the mind and the breath.
As Tai Chi Chuan is a martial art, part of the practice is how to develop strength and stability in a posture for releasing and neutralizing physical power. Qi Gong, like Yoga, to my understanding did not develop with a component of "How do I hit someone with more effectively and efficiently." The six coordinations as I learned them were about issuing or neutralizing power. This is an additional level of complexity; more basic than structure for power is general health and flexibility. It makes sense to me anyway that each idea would be developed separately (health, power) and then combined later.
John, your basic premise correct. For example, a Qigong exercise like Lifting The Sky is not designed for self defense.
But the history gets a bit murky because qigong and the internal martial arts overlapped a great deal. They didn't develop separately.
In that regard, there are qigong exercises specifically designed to increase martial power, like the zhan zhuang postures, or One Finger Shooting Zen. But both of those happen to also be good for the health!
Thanks Sifu. It's great to have a basic understanding of how these things relate to one other, I learnt a lot from this blog 😀
Sandie says
Thank you Sifu, great to have so much essential info and history in a condensed, easy to read form.
Thank you Sandie!
Brian says
Excellent short video and description of the historical progression. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Brian!
De Tao van says
But, but, QiGong did not exist before the 1950's. Most exercises were known as DaoYin. Mao ZeDong urged the old masters to come up with a standardized set and they named it QiGong.
Hi Nico. Thanks for the input.
It's not correct to say that qigong didn't exist before the 1950s. But if you mean to say that the term "qigong" didn't exist, then you are more correct.
The truth is that qigong is a modern, umbrella term for various Chinese energy arts. In the past, these arts were called by many different names (including qigong). Today, we lump them all together under the single term qigong.
But the various energy arts share many theories in common, like qi circulation theory, yin and yang, and the five elements. In this sense, it's appropriate and fair to bundle them together under the term "qigong".
Catherine seow says
Hi Sifu Anthony Korahais, Thanks! very informative..Good read for people like us who enjoyed our daily group-exercise which also includes qigong movements.👍
Elle Renée says
The school of San feng Wudang, really bridged the gap between Shaolin and Neidan, creating Taiji. If you follow that school of thought.
I learned 2 Tai Chi forms online and also practice some Qigong that I learned. Both have helped me immensely with anxiety and depression so I appreciate what you are doing bringing knowledge to people and helping them deepen their practice..
John Christopher Day says
What is your opinion of WIng Chun Shifu Anthony?
Hi John. My opinion of Wing Chun? Like anything, it's great if you can find a good teacher!
I briefly studied a more internal branch of Wing Chun, and enjoyed it.
But if you can't find an internal branch, then just find a good teacher, and add a qigong routine.
Thank you very much! Are you familiar with Benny Meng? He's also got a Wing Chun Museum in Dayton, OH that I want to visit soon. I saw a few pictures of students at his school doing single whip poses but I don't know for sure if they look into internal arts. He said his lineage is from Ip Man's. Anyway thank you for answering. Keep seeking balance as Mr. Miyagi says! 🙂
Thanks for the kind words, John. I'm not familiar with Benny Meng, sorry.
Hi Anthony, I would like to contact you by e-mail however, when I clicked on "click here" under Contact Me, which is at the bottom of the page, it came up as an error. How may I contact you privately?
Hi Cindy. That's odd. Try the form here: http://flowingzen.com/contact/
What was the error?
Beverley Kane, MD says
Thanks for another fantastic column. For a fair and balanced discussion of myth, history, and philosophy, I also recommend Douglas Wile, "Lost T'ai-Chi Classics from the Late Ch'ing Dynasty," SUNY 1996. Wiles divides the history into 3 main areas: theory, forms, and philosophy. He gives us the benefit of a lot of new materials, hidden for so long in, that are coming literally out of the woodwork in the somewhat relaxed (toward qigong and tai ji) climate in China. I spent about 40 hours constructing a summary and timeline in a Word doc, also discriminating likely myth from likely historical fact, from this book. FB me if anyone wants a copy.
Thanks Beverley! I've read that book, but I'd love a copy of your Word document. I think you have my email address.
Kyro Lantsberger says
Douglas Wile is a first rate scholar in this area, but if I recall correctly he has amended a great deal of his earlier work based on newer research.
Fantastic article by the way.
Thanks, Kyro! And thanks for the update.
Pam Dye says
Thanks-I'm still trying to get my history straight. I am just wondering if you go by the Zhang Sanfeng theory of the birth of Tai Chi Chuan (him replicating the movements of the snake and bird and creating a style of Tai Chi) then where do the Wudang priests come into the picture? Were they around at the same time the Shaolin monks?
Hi Pam. I think it's hard to verify the Zhang Sanfeng theory historically, but I suspect that there is some truth to it. Whether or not he was inspired by the snake and the crane is not a big deal. The question is — was he the patriarch of what we now call Taijiquan?
It's a question that we may never have a satisfactory answer to.
Yes, the Wudang priests were around at the same time as the Shaolin Monks. They were Taoist priests, where as the Shaolin monks were Buddhist.
Orazio Chiodo says
SiFu I have been training in the martial arts for 35 years and have done the same thing as far as researching the historical roots. I believe you cant get to where your going with out knowing where you've been. Since my introduction to Qi Gong due to injuries sustained during military deployments, I am amazed at that nobody in my area knows anything about Qi Gong!. Ive been asked to teach and i find it difficult to present Qigong due to the fact that i am afraid that anything i say will be misunderstood by Tai Chi Quan practioners. The management asked me to teach side by side. I fear the mentality is the same as the martial artists in the area. But i must say you gave me a lot of food for thought.
Edward He says
Great blog to clarify the confusion of Qi and Chi – lots of people don't know the difference because the meaning is lost in translation. Tai Ji Quan would be a better term over Tai Chi Chuan to prevent someone calling Tai Ji Quan as "ultimate fist" LOL.
Keep the good work.
Beverley H. Kane, MD says
Actually, the "ji" in taijiquan is what gets translated as "ultimate." The literal meaning in Chinese is "extremely," "pole" (geography, physics), "utmost," or "top." The lefthand ideogram is the character for tree (or wood), suggesting a pole, from whence comes the polarity of yin and yang and their representations in the black and white swirls of the familiar tai ji tu, yin/yang diagram. C.f. the "wuji," the absence of polarity, the Great Emptiness. Wonderful essay here http://ymaa.com/articles/philosophy/meaning-of-taiji
Adrian says
Sigh, I like your article as there is a lot of misconceptions in the Tai chi world, you may be interested to look into the li now westernised to lee family style of tai chi chuan which has a direct liniage of family members teaching tai chi chuan to each other and now across the world supposedly for over 2000 years? And writings that say at that time it had already been going for a long time taking the style back another 1500 years, the history is blurry but puts the fighting style of tai chi closer to the development of chi gung
Not sigh, I mean sift!
LOL @ the autocorrect, Adrian. 🙂
I don't know much about Lee family history, but I'm highly suspicious of any claims that an art named "Tai Chi Chuan" existed 2000 years ago. Other martial arts existed, and those arts might have been precursors to Tai Chi Chuan. But it's hard enough to support the theory that the art called Tai Chi Chuan traces back to Zhang San Feng in the 12th century AD, let alone 2000 years ago.
Damn auto correct, sifu
Blueflame says
Antony, I am not new to Qigong and Taichi, and having had 25 years in practice of Trad Acup, five element theory & meridian systems, and hypnosis. I imagine that I am very much older than many who are submitting points of view. To me seems everyone is more interested in all the physical aspects of these Chinese systems of movement ( which I believe Buddhists brought from India). None of that really matters though. Unless one is more interested in being a pugilist.
To me the fact that when one has learnt the relaxing movements and breathing, and the first stage of hypnosis is achieved (alpha brainwave level). In other words deep mental calmness. In that state the moving or stationary meditation state has been achieved. Then the channel to spirit is available. And in my opinion this is the ultimate aim . Being able to give oneself the chance to find that pathway to one's own spiritual progress. The eastern beliefs are much better at teaching their people's this than the western world. Western religion does not teach people how to find their pathway to their own spiritual progression, it is expected that people in the congregation rely on a member of the clergy to be a go-between. When you have put your foot on the ladder to advance your own spirituality, you never take it off again.
Hi Blueflame,
I'm not sure how old you are, or why you think that you're older than other commenters.
My students and readers range in age from 20-95. Like you, many of them have 20+ years of experience. Others are fresh beginners.
On to your point. If I understand you correctly, I think you're saying that the meditative aspect of qigong is of prime importance.
If so, then I agree. This is the core of my teaching, and something that I've been shouting from the rooftops since 2005.
Here's an article on the subject: https://flowingzen.com/9544/the-number-1-mistake/
P.S. It's Anthony. "Antony" is how the Brits say it, but don't listen to them!
令文 says
太极拳 pronounced "tai ji chuan" has several translations but the last character "拳" means "fist". 功夫 pronounced "gong fu" means time spent in skillfull training or dedicated work or practice that implies years of training. These characters, 拳 and 功夫 have different meanings and are not interchangeable.
Hi Lingwen. May I ask where you learned classical Chinese?
I don't agree with your assessment. 拳 (quan) only means fist if you translate it literally. But 拳 (quan) is a classical abbreviation of 拳法 (quanfa). If you translate that literally, you get "fist art". That's a poor translation. A better translation of quanfa is "martial art".
So 拳 (quan) means martial art, not fist.
Similarly, the way that you translate gongfu (功夫) is problematic. Yours is a literal translation, but not a good one. That's just not how the word is used in the modern era. Today, it means "martial art".
The following articles may be of interest:
https://flowingzen.com/9277/how-tai-chi-lost-its-mojo/
https://flowingzen.com/7966/tai-chi-qi-gong-and-chai-tea/
Amor says
hi Sifu,
Im suffering from chronic pain for 3 years. I managed to feel more normal days thanks to intermittent fasting. I actually tried very few ways to self-heal, actually just too tired to learn more, my pain caught up on me. I recently got hooked with watching Chinese historical drama. I got so into it, I would dream of the actors and the scenes, and there is something with the ost's which wires your brain to get addicted and wanting to watch the next episode, lolz! With my new interest in these drama, I could watch 90 episodes, half without English sub titles. ( Im non Chinese speaking Asian)
What I super like most in those serials are the TCM, pulse diagnosis, the herbalist, and the fight scenes and flying part they say qigong. Funny, I know those are all scripted shows, but it birthed a deeper interest in me, to learn how to self heal thru meditation and learning to harness my chi, and hopefully acupuncture.
Im checking on the courses you offer and will contact you the soonest.
In the meantime il watch again episode 10 of Legend of Yunxi..this maybe my 6th time. Lol.
PS. I first learned about Chi in Kung Fu Panda.
Eleazardo S. Kasilag says
However funny you cite your history, I love Taichi. This is just a comical anecdote. You hardly could talk of history this way. The most important facts are just verbalized in a humorous way even comparing it with things equally out of grasp by the story teller. You claimed 12th century or 17th century without offering any basis apart from personal talk. You can even say, chi, is older than the creation of the world and it would not matter. Thanks!
Lynne says
I have been studying Tai Chi Gung (that's how he writes it) with Master Lama Rasaji.
He states that it was discovered by Lao Tzu who established a Lamasari in Darshan India more than 3300 years ago. I am now discovering some discrepancies in statements that Rasaji makes and am greatly concerned. What can you tell me about him and this statement about Lao Tzu. Is Rasaji for real or a fraud that pieced together exercises from Tai Chi and made up a back story. I'm so uncertain and confused.
I would appreciate a personal message rather than it being published on this site.
I need some guidance here. Its [removed by admin]
Thank you very much for your assistance in this research of mine!
Best to you.
Hi Lynne. I'm too busy for personal email responses, but I'll answer your question here. I also deleted your email address because it's not something that should be posted in the comments.
I'm not aware of any evidence that Lao Tzu established anything in India. There are no records of Lao Tzu after he went into seclusion. In any case, Lao Tzu lived roughly 2700 years ago, not 3300 years ago.
Tai Chi Gung, which I assume is written 太極功, doesn't make much sense in Chinese. It's not a term that I've seen mentioned in any of the classics. Does it look like tai chi?

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ii) load on, transport by and unload from, the ship, firearms and/or special security equipment and
iii) Use firearms and/or special security equipment.
Conclusion of a written private agreement with a private ship security company
The ship's operator has the obligation to ensure, when signing a written private agreement:
i) that the private ship security company holds a certificate issued to it pursuant to the provisions of section 22(1) of the Law;
ii) that the private ship security company has insurance for compensation;
iii) that the private ship security guards/firearms are referred to on the certificate issued to the private ship security company pursuant to the provisions of section 22(1);
iv) that the above private ship security guards are able to communicate, converse and discuss relevant issues with the master of the ship and with the ship's personnel;
v) that the agreement does not contain any provisions that are contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions or any other law of the Republic or regulatory or administrative acts which have been issued or may be issued pursuant to their provisions.
Prerequisites for the approval of private ship security companies
Any legal person who wishes to provide services for the protection of the security of ships must submit to the Competent Authority an application for issue of a certificate attesting that it is allowed to implement security measures on ships using the private ship security guards it employs/contracts.
The Competent Authority has the power to issue the certificate referred to in the Law to a legal person a) registered as a company in accordance with the Law of the Republic and its registered office in Cyprus, b) in accordance with the laws of any EU member state and its reg. office, central administration or principal place of business in an EU member state, if it establishes and undertakes to maintain, for the duration of the validity of the certificate, an authorized representative in the Republic, and c) in accordance with the Laws of any other State, subject to the Minister's permission, if it establishes and undertakes to maintain, for the duration of the validity of the certificate, an authorized representative in the Republic.
Application and approval process for private ship security companies
The application for the issue of the certificate is submitted by the legal person or by its authorized representative in the official language of the Republic, or in a language understood by the Competent Authority and shall contain the information and be accompanied by the documentation referred to in the Sixth Schedule of the Law. The application is then evaluated and amended where necessary and when the evaluation procedure is concluded, the applicant (Private Ship Security Company) is issued a certificate, valid for two (2) years.
The Competent Authority may, and has the power, to conduct, in relation to examination of an application, any inspections or investigations it considers to be necessary.
The Competent Authority may, and has the power:
(i) to extend the period of the validity of a certificate; or
(ii) to suspend or cancel the validity of a certificate and to specify the scope or the period of the suspension or cancellation; or
(iii) to replace a certificate with a new one; or
(iv) to amend the particulars referred to on a certificate; or
(v) to amend the terms or conditions or the information referred to on a certificate;
For the purposes of the provisions of section 20(2)(b) and 20(2)(c), the authorized representative may be 1) a citizen of the Republic or a citizen of another Member State who is resident in the Republic, within the meaning of the provisions of the Income Tax Laws of 2002 to Law (No. 2) of 2011 or 2) a partnership established and registered in accordance with the provisions of the Partnerships and Business Names Law, Cap.116 and Laws of 1977 to 2011 having its place of business in the Republic and which employs permanent personnel in the Republic; or 3) a corporation, which is incorporated and registered in accordance with the provisions of the Law, having its place of business in the Republic and which employs permanent personnel in the Republic.
N. PIRILIDES & ASSOCIATES LLC, together with its affiliates, can provide full set-up, licensing, legal, accounting, tax and audit and counselling services to private ship security companies providing security services to Cyprus flag ships. Our firm may submit the application and obtain the relevant certificate. Clients interested in such services may contact us at info@pirilides.com.


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Xiaomi is reportedly set to launch the Mi MIX 2 smartphone in the next two months or so after the China Compulsory Certification (3C) allegedly issued a certificate for the handset's MDE5 and MDT5 models, according to a new report. The 3C certification is one of the final stages for product quality standardization in China before a company may release goods and services to the market, indicating that the long-rumored Mi MIX 2 is possibly launching anytime soon.
A leakster took to Chinese microblogging website, Weibo, to disclose the launch window along with a few details about the phone. According to the latest leak, the Mi MIX 2 is likely to ship with a display that is smaller than that of its predecessor: a supposed 6-inch full-screen panel made by JDI, an LCD technology joint venture by Sony, Toshiba, and Hitachi. To recall, the original Mi MIX phone sports a 6.4-inch display. The leakster also revealed that a stainless-steel chassis may also be squeezed into the upcoming Mi MIX 2, which is reportedly codenamed Chiron in its 3C certification. Additionally, the handset is likely to include the MDY-08-ES Quick Charge 3.0 charger and be fueled by Snapdragon 835 system on chip with 8GB of RAM under the hood. Keep in mind that while these rumors seem to be rife as the Mi MIX 2 is close to its unveiling, nothing is confirmed at the moment as the Chinese original equipment manufacturer has yet to reveal details about the next-generation mobile device.
Last week, Philippe Starck, who was responsible for the design of the original Mi MIX flagship and is designing the Mi MIX 2, shared a concept design video for the Mi MIX 2 via his Facebook account, revealing a Samsung Galaxy S8-like handset without bezel above its display, among other elements that are noticeable in the soon-to-be-launched phone. That seems to corroborate a previous leak claiming that the handset has supposedly ditched the bezel above its display, and its side bezels as well. More information about the Mi MIX 2 is expected to surface over the coming days or weeks as Xiaomi is likely preparing to unveil its next mobile offering.


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Tax Alert: Economic stimulus package 2.0 to counter challenges posed by COVID-19
COVID-19 has brought entire world to a standstill. In order to boost the economy, various countries have doled out stimulus packages. In the address made to the nation on 12 May 2020, the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India has, inter-alia, made a clarion call for Aatmanirbhar Bharat (i.e. Self-reliant India) and has announced that an economic stimulus to the tune of INR 20 lakh crore (being about 10% of India's GDP) will be rolled out. Pursuant to this announcement, on 13 May 2020, the Hon'ble Finance Minister clarified that by Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the idea is not to make India an isolated country but to build a confident India capable of contributing to the world's growth. The five pillars of Aatmanirbhar Bharat are: Economy, Infrastructure, Technology-driven systems, Vibrant demography and Demand.
Taking ahead Hon'ble Prime Minister's announcement on the economic stimulus package, while the Hon'ble Finance Minister announced various measures on 13 May 2020, further measures will be announced in coming days. We, at BDO in India, have summarised these key announcements from direct tax and employees provident fund perspective here below:
Tax withholding rate as well as tax collected at source rate reduced
Certain payments are liable for tax withholding (TDS) / tax collected at source (TCS). Depending upon the type of payment, different TDS / TCS rates would apply. In order to boost the liquidity, the prescribed rates of TDS on specified non-salaried payments to resident payees and TCS have been reduced by 25%. The reduced rate of TDS / TCS shall be applicable from 14 May 2020 to 31 March 2021.
Extension of tax return filing and tax audit deadline
Depending upon the type of taxpayers, the due dates for filing tax return for the fiscal year ('FY') 2019-20 were 31 July 2020, 31 October 2020 or 30 November 2020. Now, the deadline for filing tax return for all types of taxpayers for FY 2019-20 will be 30 November 2020. Consequently, the deadline for tax audit is extended to 31 October 2020
Issuance of Tax Refund
The pending income tax refunds in case of charitable trusts and non-corporate businesses and professions including proprietorship, partnership and LLPs and cooperatives shall be issued immediately.
Extending period of limitation for assessment proceedings
During the press conference, the Hon'ble Finance Minister announced that the due date for completing assessment proceedings, which are getting time barred on 30 September 2020 and 31 March 2021 shall be extended to 31 December 2020 and 30 September 2021, respectively.
The Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020
The timeline for payment of disputed arrears without attracting additional 10% amount under the Vivad se Vishwas Scheme is further extended from 30 June 2020 to 31 December 2020.
Employee Provident Fund
EPF Contribution to be reduced for Employers and Employees for 3 months
Statutory PF contribution of both employer and employee shall be reduced to 10% each from the existing 12% each for all establishments / organisations covered by EPFO for next 3 months.
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Apart from the above-mentioned measures, the Finance Minister has announced other measures to boost MSME sector. All these steps will certainly help taxpayers navigate these unprecedented times. With the lockdown getting elongated, it could take some more time for the economy to show signs of recovery. Considering the challenges on the ground, several requests for the deferral of tax payment have not been accepted. The reduction in withholding tax and reduced penal interest may not fully address the concerns of the taxpayers. Nonetheless, these and other economic boosters by the Indian Government are expected to bring back normalcy in the country faster once the lockdown is relaxed.
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How Guns Work — 3D Animations of 1911 and Glock Pistols
These three videos show how the classic Model 1911 pistol works. This pistol requires the hammer to be cocked in order to fire. Watch the video to see the operation of the trigger, hammer, firing pin, and slide. After the round is fired the slide retracts and the cartridge ejects. Then, a new round rises in the magazine and chambers as the slide moves forward back into battery. With the hammer cocked when the slide came back, the m1911 is ready for the next shot.
Striker-Fired Glock Pistol — Modern Design
For comparison with the Model 1911 shown above, this video shows the Glock 19 (Gen 4) pistol with 3D animation. This modern, polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol has constant trigger pull for all shots. Some folks call this a DAO (double-action-only) trigger but that's not really correct. Unlike the Model 1911, on a Glock there is no external safety on the frame or slide. The trigger "shoe" (the part that contacts finger) includes a central blade. This prevents the gun from firing unless the trigger is depresses normally. Glock calls this the "safe action".
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CMP Announces 2021 Program for Sale of Model 1911 Pistols
Military pistol collectors take note — you will soon be able to order classic military-issue Model 1911 pistol from the CMP. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will begin accepting orders to purchase CMP 1911 Type Pistols at the beginning of the new year. Orders will be accepted from January 4 to March 4, 2021. NOTE: All 1911 requests must be made through the mail. No 1911s will be available in CMP stores, and no in-store orders will be accepted. For CMP 1911 Pistol Order Forms and additional INFO CLICK HERE.
The CMP's Historic Model 1911 Handguns
In 2018, the National Defense Authorization Act granted the first transfer of 1911s to the CMP for sale and distribution. Arguably one of the most iconic handguns ever produced, the M1911 served as the standard issue handgun for the U.S. Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985. The single-action, semi-automatic pistol uses .45 ACP rounds and is comprised of a comfortable, basic design.
New orders for CMP 1911s will not be accepted before January 4, 2021, or after March 4, 2021. Any packets received or postmarked outside of those dates will be discarded. Only one CMP 1911 order form per customer per envelope may be submitted. Those who have already purchased a CMP 1911 through the CMP RGN system or the Auction site will NOT be eligible to purchase a second 1911 at this time.
The Model 1911 Pistol — An American Classic
Designed by J.M. Browning, the M1911 is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. It served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1986. It was widely used in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
CMP 1911 Pistol Grades and Prices
Each pistol is inspected and test fired by the CMP before it is shipped. Prices for the 1911s are marked at fair market value, in accordance with CMP's enabling legislation, at the following levels (shipping cost included):
Service Grade, $1050: Pistol may exhibit minor pitting and wear on exterior surfaces and friction surfaces. Grips are complete with no cracks. Pistol is in issuable condition. Pistols may contain commercial parts.
Field Grade, $950: Pistol may exhibit minor rust, pitting and wear on exterior surfaces and friction surfaces. Grips are complete with no cracks. Pistol is in issuable condition. Pistols may contain commercial parts.
Rack Grade, $850: Pistol will exhibit rust, pitting and wear on exterior surfaces and friction surfaces. Grips may be incomplete and exhibit cracks. Pistols may require minor work to return to issuable condition but are functional. Pistols may contain commercial parts.
Auction Grade — Sales by auction. The condition of the auction pistol will be described when posted for auction.
Selection Priority Procedures
Since these firearms are in high demand, a Random Number Generator will be utilized to provide a list of names in sequential order. Customers will be contacted in the sequence provided by the Random Number Generator. When contacted, CMP 1911 customers will select their grade of pistol (Service, Field or Rack). Customers with higher generated numbers may have fewer grades from which to choose. When the allotment of 1911s is exhausted, the remaining orders will be held in the existing sequence for all future allotments of 1911s. For questions, call CMP 1911 customer service number at 256-770-4744 or send email to: cmp1911@thecmp.org.
Background Checks Are Mandatory
As part of the CMP's enabling legislation to supply these firearms, all customers will be subject to and must be approved by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), conducted through the FBI, to assure eligibility to purchase prior to shipment to a required Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer.
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The 85% Scale 1911-380 — What Would J.M. Browning Think?
The classic John Moses Browning-designed Model 1911 pistol was created for the .45 ACP cartridge. Many believe the M1911 represents the pinnacle of .45 ACP pistol performance. The 1911 has served the nation in combat, and even today, full-size, hot-rod model 1911-type pistols dominate the top classes at action pistol shooting competitions (though typically shooting smaller caliber cartridges).
Which raises the question — does it make sense to shoot a down-sized .1911-type pistol with a smaller, lighter-recoiling cartridge? Browning, the company named after genius inventor J.M. Browning, thinks so. In 2014, Browning introduced an 85%-scale version of the 1911 that shoots the .380 ACP, another cartridge that Mr. Browning favored. What happens when the Model 1911 is reduced to 85 percent of its original size and paired with the .380 ACP cartridge?
WATCH: Check Out This Cool Animation to See How the 1911-380 Works:
This gun, with its polymer composite frame, is a LOT lighter than an all-steel 1911. The Browning 1911-380 tips the scales at a mere 17.5 ounces. Gun reviewers have praised Browning's new 1911-380, saying that it functions great and fits well in the hand. NRA America's 1st Freedom Editor Frank Winn states: "This is precisely where the [1911-380] Black Label .380 ACP excels so dramatically — as a transitional pistol. The 85-percent scaling caters to those with smaller hands and less grip strength. In every test we conducted, on paper, on steel (plates to 35 yards), and through defensive and competitive drills, the Black Label performed flawlessly." Testers have praised the pointability and function of the down-sized 1911. It operates like a full-sized 1911*, and the "take-down" procedure is the same. This video shows the features of Browning's 1911-380.
To be honest, we think this is sort of sacrilege. We like the full-size 1911 and we love the original .45 ACP cartridge. That classic fat round is accurate, easy-to-reload, and makes nice big holes in paper. One could also ask, if you want to shoot a .380 ACP, why not shoot it from another J.M. Browning design, the lovely little Model 1908. This beautiful design also served the U.S. Military, and it's still one of the best-looking semi-auto pistols ever made. The NRA's Frank Winn notes: "A revamped Browning design (based on the Colt M1903 "Pocket Hammerless") became the M1908, the first mature, successful .380 ACP handgun. In 42 years of manufacture, several hundred thousand were sold."
So, much as we applaud innovation, we'll stick to the original, full-size 1911. If we want to shoot the little .380 ACP cartridge, we'll do so with J.M. Browning's lovely little M1908, or another great .380 ACP pistol, the Sig P230/232. This editor owns a sweet Sig P230 in stainless. It is thin, handsome, durable, and easy to carry. It's also an appreciating asset.
* The Browning 1911-380 has one main functional difference — it has a magazine disconnect. this means "with the magazine removed, the hammer won't fall, even with all safeties disengaged". LINK.
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Army Model 1911 Pistols for CMP? Report from Congress
Report by NRA Institute for Legislative Action
On July 14, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018. Included in the bill is a provision that would make U.S. Army surplus model 1911 .45 ACP pistols available to the American public through the Civilian Marksmanship program (CMP).*
In November of 2015, then-President Obama signed the NDAA for Fiscal year 2016 into law with language that authorized the Secretary of Defense to transfer 1911s no longer in service to the CMP for public sale. That language made the transfers subject to the Secretary's discretion and capped them at 10,000 per year. Unsurprisingly, no actual transfers were made under the program while Obama remained in the White House.
This year's language, however, would effectively make the transfers mandatory and would remove the yearly cap. Currently, the military has some 100,000 excess 1911s sitting in storage at taxpayer expense. The CMP's sales of 1911s would be treated as other retail sales under the federal Gun Control Act, including the attendant background checks and point of sale record keeping.
If you would like to see 1911 sales return to the CMP, please contact your U.S. Senators and Representative and urge them to keep the House language on this matter intact in the final bill they send to the president. You can contact Senators and Representative at 202-225-3121.
Pistol photo courtesy NRA-ILA
* Upon completion of the Senate NDAA, the House and Senate will convene a conference committee to resolve the differences in their bills. Please urge your representatives to retain the House language regarding the 1911s in the final bill.
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Kimber Rimfire Target m1911-Style .22 LR Pistols
While viewing Panteo's Training with a 22 DVD, we noticed a sweet-looking, silver-tone m1911-style rimfire pistol in the hands of host Michael Bane. At first, we thought this might be a new stainless version of Sig Sauer's popular 1911-22. But, in actuality, Bane was shooting a Kimber Rimfire Target pistol. Michael's aluminum-framed Kimber performed great in rapid-fire drills.
Kimber's line-up of rimfire pistols includes matte black and silver-tone Rimfire Target models ($871 MSRP), plus a deluxe, two-tone Rimfire Super model ($1220 MSRP) with Rosewood grips, front strap checkering, and KimPro II finish. The rather pricey Rimfire Super model is guaranteed to put five shots in 1.5″ or less at 25 yards. Both standard and deluxe models feature aluminum frame and slide, steel barrel, and adjustable match-type sights.
Watch Slow-Motion Video of Kimber Rimfire Target (Black Version)
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Bonnie and Clyde's Colt Handguns to Be Auctioned in September
Would you like to own guns carried by America's most infamous criminal couple? Well here's your chance — the personal handguns of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker (Bonnie and Clyde), go up for auction in September, along with other personal memorabilia. Bonnie's personal Colt .38 SPL Detective Special will be auctioned, along with Clyde's favored Colt .45 ACP Government Model 1911. Bonnie's revolver was recovered from her bullet-ridden body after the famous 1934 Louisiana roadside ambush which brought a bloody end to Bonnie and Clyde's notorious crime spree. The snubnose was found strapped to Bonnie's inner thigh with medical tape. Clyde's 1911 was found tucked in his waistband.
Both guns have been thoroughly authenticated and carry a rock-solid provenance. Experts predict each handgun will bring $100,000 to $200,000 at auction. Along with the guns, there will be other Bonnie and Clyde possessions up for bid, including Clyde Barrow's gold pocket watch and Bonnie Parker's cosmetic case. In addition there's a letter from Clyde to his brother L.C. Barrow signed "Bud" (the name Clyde used when running from the law). The auction, conducted by RR Auction, will be held September 30, 2012 in Amherst, New Hampshire.
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Learn How to Write the VanderMeer Way
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Jeff VanderMeer has been appointed the 2016-2017 Trias Writer-in-Residence for Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and will be teaching a creative writing course called "Ghost Modules, Months of Secrets, and Dark Matter." Assuming you're not currently enrolled in the upstate NY college, he's also been kind enough to post the basic outline for his seminar, along with a reading list.
This, along VanderMeer's Wonderbook lecture series, will make for indispensable inspiration for those of you embarking on your own writing projects this fall!
VanderMeer has set up an innovative way to guide students through their reading and writing projects. By dividing the course into themed months ("Mimicry", "Secrets", "Freedom", and "Revelations") so each writer can gradually figure out their strengths.
The students will use what they learn from these texts and our discussions to create three major works: a short story in which each student takes the same basic plot elements and characters from a published story by an iconic writer and creates their own version; a "fan fic" specific to Aase Berg's Dark Matter and Amelia Gray's Gutshot (with the possible intermediary of Donor's Into the Mysterium; and their own original short story, critiqued in class.
You can head over to VanderMeer's blog to find the class reading list, which includes Warren Ellis' Normal and Amelia Gray's Gutshot, and short works such as "Vaster Than Empires…" by Ursula K. Le Guin, "The Poetry Cloud" by Cixin Liu, Catherynne M. Valente's "Thirteen Ways of Looking at Space/Time" and (my personal favorite) "The Devil in America" by Kai Ashante Wilson!
He's also shared his breakdown of the structure of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Americanah, which he calls "a kind of masterclass on specific detail and nuance when it comes to cultural issues." Be warned that VanderMeer's breakdown is highly spoilery, but it also shows how, as an author, you can play with intercutting different points of view to create more three-dimensional characters.
And as if that wasn't enough, VanderMeer has also shared one of his Wonderbook lectures with Electric Literature. The writer breaks down some of the many, many options you have when you begin thinking about your story's structure. How would you like to begin? Is the protagonist's dinner conversation truly necessary? Which character will provide the best point of view for the airship explosion? There's also a marvelous (but spoilery!) exploration of a pivotal scene in Mervyn Peake's Ghormenghast. You can read the entire lecture, complete with wonderful illustrations from Jeremy Zerfoss, over at Electric Lit. I'd advise that those of you who have a rough draft of a story set some time aside, read the entire piece, and then have fun playing with some of the suggestions VanderMeer makes. But watch out for story gophers…
Art by J. Zerfoss, from J. VanderMeer's WONDERBOOK. Click to enlarge.
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My Heroic Academy: Chapter 337, The Consequences of a Traitor
Naveen Kumar Send an email December 12, 2021
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One of the things they often create My Hero Academy so compelling to read (and watch) is Deku. It's as funny as watching Bakuga overreact to everything or drag him in a superhero spectacle of all, using the once helpless Izuku Midori as an anchor point to repel other characters in trouble heroic angst gives the story a strong heart that can always be used for an exciting effect. And while there's obviously no problem with kicking or kicking to get out of danger, things really do shine when you remind yourself that Deku's heart is his true superpower all the time, no matter how shabby it sounds.
A few weeks ago in Chapter 335, that it seemed like traitor in UA who worked for One for All and the League of Villains — which hadn't been part of the manga plot for some time — was Hagakure, an invisible Class 1-A girl. While fans went crazy, made jokes or wondered if it could really be to Apparently, the real traitor turned out to be a controversial French boy with a laser navel, Yuga Aoyama. Instead of his actions stemming from the belief that the society of the hero should be reversed, Chapters 336 and 337 reveal that the real reasons are far more tragic for a boy who cannot stop trembling.
U My hero world, powerless birth makes everyone see you as a minor, and that stigmatization is much stronger when you are born into a rich family like Yuga was. This is something that was only briefly touched on in the early moments of the manga through Deku, and if the harassment he received from Bakuga and the other children was any indication, it would be considerably worse for Yuga. But regardless of whether it is out of true love or they do not want to be expelled from their social circle in the endThe Aoyamas desperately want their child to gain power.
Picture: Kohei Horikoshei / Shonn Jump
After hearing rumors about the ability of the One for All to give power, the parents gladly let the villain do his job on their little son so as not to ruthlessly tease or harass him as he grows up. After Yuga was admitted to the UA, One for All decided to charge his share of the work and began instructing the kid to start leaking information to evade, so as not to become an orphan or be killed. Manga was never afraid to show how the family's expectations of a child can completely destroy them, and through the narration you realize that Yuga is somehow blaming himself for bringing his family into this situation. Thrown into a corner and frightened beyond himself, Yuga could only obey the orders given to him, even when he fell in love with the other 1-A children through all the life-threatening events they had survived together. Yuga has so far mostly been written as a joke, but he tried to make a legitimate game of heroes when One for All was behind bars, which makes things even more heartbreaking when his friends seek answers after learning of his scam.
Sitting in front of grieving 1-A children and key UA staff, Yuga finds no excuses and is doing well in his self-hatred, which only grew after he found out what Deku had achieved even though he was originally Quirkless. But, since he is Deku Deku, he cannot find in himself to be angry at someone who had no other options. He also verbalizes these thoughts with passionate speech that reminds the South of the good he has done in the past and the good he has done. I can do it in a way that reminds you of the day the Almighty told him he could achieve own heroic dreams.
As My hero advancing to any next part of his saga, the foundations of the Society of Heroes will have to change so that discrimination against Quirkless would not lead to others being exploited like Yuga. As a public symbol after the war between the Heroes and the Villains, Deku is in a key position to make that happen, and Yuga may be needed to shed light on that concern in a way that will be too hard for the world to ignore.
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It is the newest Platform hosting EA games. Apart from giving you the early access to EA NFL 21, it comes with exclusive content, rewards, and many more. However, for a new player, the subscription charges vary from $4.99 per month to $29.99 for a whole year. Despite being the best bet for gamers it has certain drawbacks. The early access has a limit for 10 hrs. It means if you are a subscriber you can play new EA games only for a limited time.
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It is a platform for early access to the deluxe version of new EA games. As compared with other platforms it has unlimited access, better rewards, and exclusive content. Another important feature is that you can carry these rewards to the successive stages that are absent in other versions. However, charges are a bit higher with a monthly subscription cost you $14.99 and yearly subscription stands at $99.99.
One important note for the gamers is that Madden NFL Deluxe edition is ending on 25th Aug. If you want one, hurry up! before it's too late. Madden NFL 21 releases on August 28 for PC, Xbox One and PS4.
The New game launched by the company features new changes. Unlike previous, there are certain changes made on its soundtrack. The best thing is that more than 18 songs including the likes of CUT EM IN by Anderson. Paak, ACTUP From Party Favor, and JAHMAD are featured in its new games along with the voices of various female artists.
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Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson
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Australia's 2.6 million carers will be better supported in their caring role with the aid of a useful reference guide produced by the Howard Government and Carers Australia.
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today officially launched the Advice for Carers Information Kit at the Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre Western Metropolitan Region in Footscray, Victoria.
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"Recently the Prime Minister announced a $200 million package of measures to assist families, who are in a position to do so, to provide for the future care of their sons and daughters with a disability.
"I am a passionate advocate for carers, especially this older group of people. They deserve recognition and they need support, which is why I have been working hard to develop the package announced by the Prime Minister.
"The major component of the measures will provide means test concessions to encourage families to make private financial provisions for the care of a son or daughter with severe disabilities.
"Other assistance provided in this package will see access to mediation and counselling services for families, financial information kits for parents considering private provisions and more research to better inform policy proposals.
"The Howard Government will continue to provide support and assistance to Australia's carers in managing the challenges they face as part of their caring role," Senator Patterson said.
The kit may be obtained from Commonwealth Carer Resource Centres by calling 1800 242 636 (Free call except from mobile phones where mobile phone rates will apply).


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Q: Java MIDI audio is delayed after laptop comes out of hibernation I'm developing a music programming language, and using the JVM (via Clojure) to play musical scores written in this language. So far, we are just using the javax.sound.midi MidiSynthesizer to play the scores.
Because Clojure has a slow startup time and we want to be able to play a score from the command-line and hear it immediately, we've chosen to structure the score interpreter as a background server process, and communicate with it using a more lightweight command-line client written in Java.
All of this is working great for the most part, however, there is a strange issue that we're seeing where if you start the server, then close your laptop* and let it hibernate, then open it again and have the server play a score, the audio doesn't happen immediately but is delayed for several seconds. Running the server with debug logging, I can actually see that the MIDI note on/off events are happening immediately (and timed correctly), but the audio is delayed.
*This may or may not be platform-specific. I'm seeing the issue on my 2014 Macbook Pro running OS X 10.9.5 Mavericks.
To help narrow it down, I put together this simple example (using Java, not Clojure) that demonstrates the problem:
https://github.com/daveyarwood/java-midi-delayed-audio-example
I've been scratching my head over this for a while now. Why is the audio delayed, and is there anything we can do about it?

A: This looks like a bug in Sun's implementation of Synthesizer.
I did not investigate this deeply, but I've found that the problem is apparently in Jitter Corrector that wraps AudioInputStream. Jitter Corrector thread relies on System.nanoTime(). However nanoTime may jump when a computer wakes up from standby or hibernate mode.
The work-around is to disable Jitter Corrector. You can do so by opening Synthesizer this way:
    synth = MidiSystem.getSynthesizer();

    if (synth instanceof com.sun.media.sound.SoftSynthesizer) {
        Map<String, Object> params = Collections.singletonMap("jitter correction", false);
        ((com.sun.media.sound.SoftSynthesizer) synth).open(null, params);
    } else {
       synth.open();
    }

A: In addition to @apangin's solution, I have found two other workarounds:

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*Before each playback, close and re-open the same Synthesizer instance.

*Use a new Synthesizer instance for each playback.
Neither of these are ideal because it takes a couple seconds to open a synthesizer instance (even if it's an existing one that was previously open), but these workarounds may be sufficient for some use cases.

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Hampleton Partners Sees Strong Tech M&A Activity in 2H 2017 Market Reports
Research by Hampleton Partners analyses key trends in 11 technology sectors including artificial intelligence, augmented reality/virtual reality and cybersecurity.
LONDON, August 21, 2017 - Hampleton Partners, an international mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate advisory firm for technology companies, today issued 11 technology M&A market reports for 2H 2017 in the key business segments of artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR), automotive technology, cybersecurity, digital marketing, e-commerce, enterprise software, financial technology, internet of things (IoT), IT services, and SaaS & cloud services.
"Overall, our research shows that technology M&A cooled down in the first half of 2017," says Miro Parizek, Principal Partner of Hampleton Partners. "However, it is critical to be more nuanced and to look deeper into specific sectors and the related data when assessing deal activity and planning strategy."
Parizek adds "M&A and funding is accelerating in select sectors, as more 'non-technology' or traditional companies and private equity firms move to acquire and invest in technology and innovation. Artificial intelligence, augmented reality/virtual reality, and cybersecurity are three of the most promising sectors for technology M&A right now."
Key findings in the technology M&A market reports for 2H 2017 include the following:
Artificial Intelligence: Acquisitions of AI related targets speeds up dramatically as deal volume increases 179% versus the previous year. Total M&A relating to artificial intelligence now exceeds 100 transactions in the last 24 months to June 2017, in concert with the growing media attention dedicated to the sector.
AR/VR: Investment in augmented reality and virtual reality has shot up in recent years, with a majority of related M&A activity occurring in the US. In the last 12 months, nearly 80% of the $620+ million worth of deals in AR/VR were related to hardware development.
Cybersecurity: Headline grabbing data thefts, government and corporate breaches underpin high growth in spending on cybersecurity driving investment and M&A activity in the sector. Deal volumes remain high with 80 security related acquisitions tracked in 1H 2017. Valuations maintain a healthy level as well with EV/S (i.e. revenue multiples) clocking in at 4.7x on disclosed transactions for the period 2015 through 1H 2017.
Automotive Technology: European investors are setting the pace in automotive technology, with 59% of automotive technology companies acquired by European buyers compared with 37% purchased by North American investors.
Digital Marketing: Deal sizes in marketing application software M&A grew at the start of the year, with total transaction values for 1H 2017 up 20% to $1.7 billion versus the previous half-year period.
E-Commerce: The global e-commerce industry is rapidly evolving as European investors dominated another half-year period of regional dealmaking. In the last 30 months, European buyers acquired 63% of regional targets compared to 32% of targets from North American investors.
Enterprise Software: Global M&A volume increased 12% in 1H 2017 versus the previous half-year period with earnings based valuation metrics (EV/EBITDA) remaining stable at 14.5x. Political uncertainty in Britain had little impact on deal flow in enterprise software as the number of UK deals grew by a modest 5% from the previous half year and accounted for 35% of all deals in Europe.
Financial Technology: M&A deal activity in Fintech is up 8% in 1H 2017 and beginning to recover from its sharp drop in 2H 2016, however, still not at the levels registered from mid-2014 to mid-2016. Within the Fintech sub-sector, Online Financial Services, valuations are increasing as private equity purchasers focus on purchasing payment providers.
Internet of Things: Intel, Verizon and ARM head up the list of Top Acquirers in IoT. 198 buyers were active snapping up 239 IoT assets from 2015 through 1H 2017. While the median revenues paid on disclosed transactions has come in at 3.5x during that period, some deals were disclosed with EV/S ratios as high as 21x.
IT Services: Of the top 50 highest valued deal during 1H 2017, more than half were cross border deals, building on from the second half of 2016 where 40% of the top 50 transactions crossed national borders. Additionally, global private equity deal flow showed a marked turnaround. There were 48 private equity deals announced in 1H 2017, doubling the number of deals private equity buyers closed during the previous six months.
SaaS & Cloud: SaaS and Cloud sector picked up in 1H 2017 as deal flow in the information management and enterprise applications/networking sub sectors increased this year by 7%, as interest from buyout funds drove to the total value of $5.22 billion across the SaaS & Cloud sector.
Hampleton's research team publishes semi-annual technology M&A market reports by sector with data on transaction multiples, analysis of deal drivers, and informed discussions of current trends and what to expect in the near- to mid-term future. The series of reports empowers technology business owners, sellers, acquirers and investors to evaluate sector specific valuations, as well as timing for their own M&A activity or exit planning.
For more information please visit us here: http://hampletonpartners.com/
Full reports are available from week 34: http://hampletonpartners.com/research/
About Hampleton Partners
Hampleton Partners is an international M&A advisory firm with offices in London, Frankfurt and San Francisco, combining international reach, local resources, extensive deal making experience, focused sector knowledge, operational backgrounds, and a global network of industry contacts, to deliver its corporate finance services to owners and management of technology companies. The firm's core offering is advisory services in the sale of companies in its focus areas: AI, AR/VR, Automotive Technology, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Industry 4.0, and IT Services.
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  let(:rating) { Rating.new(stars: 4, user_id: User.first.id, film_id: Film.last.id) }

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