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Neocollyris — род жуков-скакунов из подсемейства Cicindelinae (триба Collyridini). Юго-Восточная Азия.

Распространение
Встречаются в Юго-Восточной Азии.

Описание
Жуки-скакуны мелкого и среднего размера с крупными глазами (1-2 см). Отличается тонким и очень стройным телом и длинными ногами. Основная окраска тела синевато-чёрная. Верхняя губа с 7 зубцами, два крупных крайних зубца отделены от других лишь небольшим углублением. Переднеспинка удлинённая, сужена впереди и посередине. Надкрылья узкие, выпуклые, равномерно широкие или слегка вытянутые назад, густо и сильно пунктированы. Ноги длинные, часто буроватые. Обитают на стволах деревьев и кустарников. Биология и жизненный цикл малоизучены.

Классификация
В широком таксономическом объёме включает около 200 видов (иногда включали в состав рода Collyris). Род Neocollyris вместе с Protocollyris и Collyris включён в подтрибу Collyridina в составе трибы Collyridini. Валидный статус подтверждён в ходе ревизии, проведённой в 1994 году французским энтомологом Roger Naviaux (1926–2016).

 Neocollyris acrolia (Chaudoir, 1860)
 Neocollyris acuteapicalis (Horn, 1913)
 Neocollyris acutilabris Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris aenea Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris aeneicollis Naviaux and Cassola, 2005
 Neocollyris affinis (Horn, 1892)
 Neocollyris albitarsipennis (Horn, 1925)
 Neocollyris albitarsis (Erichson, 1834)
 Neocollyris albocyanescens (Horn, 1912)
 Neocollyris ampullacea (Horn, 1901)
 Neocollyris ampullicollis (Horn, 1913)
 Neocollyris andrewesi (Horn, 1894)
 Neocollyris angularis (Horn, 1892)
 Neocollyris angustula Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris annulicornis Naviaux, 2004
 Neocollyris anthracina Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris aptera (Lund, 1790)
 Neocollyris apteroides (Horn, 1901)
 Neocollyris arnoldi (Macleay, 1825)
 Neocollyris assamensis Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris attenuata (Redtenbacher, 1848)
 Neocollyris aureofusca (Bates, 1889)
 Neocollyris auripennis (Horn, 1902)
 Neocollyris basilana Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris batesi (Horn, 1892)
 Neocollyris bicolor (Horn, 1902)
 Neocollyris biimpressa (Harn, 1937)
 Neocollyris bipartita (Fleutiaux, 1897)
 Neocollyris bonellii (Guerin-Meneville, 1834)
 Neocollyris brancuccii Naviaux, 1992
 Neocollyris brendelli Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris brevicula Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris brevipronotalis (Horn, 1929)
 Neocollyris brevis Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris brevithoracica (Horn, 1913)
 Neocollyris bryanti (Horn, 1922)
 Neocollyris buchardi Naviaux, 2008
 Neocollyris carbonaria Naviaux, 1992
 Neocollyris carinifrons (Horn, 1901)
 Neocollyris celebensis (Chaudoir, 1860)
 Neocollyris ceylonica (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris chaudoiri (Horn, 1892)
 Neocollyris chloroptera (Chaudoir, 1860)
 Neocollyris clavipalpis (Horn, 1901)
 Neocollyris coapteroides (Horn, 1935)
 Neocollyris cognata Naviaux, 2004
 Neocollyris compacta Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris compressicollis (Horn, 1909)
 Neocollyris conspicua Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris constricticollis (Horn, 1909)
 Neocollyris contracta (Horn, 1905)
 Neocollyris convergentefrontalis (Horn, 1923)
 Neocollyris corrugata Naviaux, 1992
 Neocollyris crassicornis (Dejean, 1825)
 Neocollyris cruentata (Schmidt-Goebel, 1846)
 Neocollyris cyaneipalpis Horn, 1923)
 Neocollyris cylindripennis (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris davidi Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris deuvei Naviaux, 1991
 Neocollyris diardi (Latreille, 1822)
 Neocollyris dimidiata (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris discretegrossesculpta (Horn, 1942)
 Neocollyris distans Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris distincta (Chaudoir, 1860)
 Neocollyris dohertyi (Horn, 1895)
 Neocollyris egregia Naviaux, 2004
 Neocollyris elongata (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris emarginata (Dejean, 1825)
 Neocollyris erichsoni (Horn, 1892)
 Neocollyris erichwerneri Naviaux & Schule, 2008
 Neocollyris fasciata (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris feai (Horn, 1893)
 Neocollyris filicornis (Horn, 1895)
 Neocollyris flava Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris fleutiauxi (Horn, 1892)
 Neocollyris formosana (Bates, 1866)
 Neocollyris foveifrons (Horn, 1901)
 Neocollyris fowleri Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris fruhstorferi (Horn, 1902)
 Neocollyris fuscitarsis (Schmidt-Goebel, 1846)
 Neocollyris glabrogibbosa (Horn, 1929)
 Neocollyris globosa Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris gomyi Naviaux, 2008
 Neocollyris gracilicornis (Horn, 1895)
 Neocollyris graciliformis Mandl, 1982
 Neocollyris gracilis (Horn, 1894)
 Neocollyris grandisubtilis (Horn, 1935)
 Neocollyris hiekei Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris horni Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris horsfieldi (Macleay, 1825)
 Neocollyris impressifrons (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris infusca Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris ingridae Naviaux, 2004
 Neocollyris insignis (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris jendeki Naviaux, 2004
 Neocollyris juengeri Naviaux, 1992
 Neocollyris kabakovi Naviaux & Matalin, 2003
 Neocollyris karen Naviaux, 2004
 Neocollyris kollari (Horn, 1901)
 Neocollyris kraatzi (Horn, 1892)
 Neocollyris krausei Naviaux, 1992
 Neocollyris labiomaculata (Horn, 1892)
 Neocollyris labiopalpalis (Horn, 1932)
 Neocollyris lepida Naviaux, 2004
 Neocollyris leucodactyla (Chaudoir, 1860)
 Neocollyris levigata (Horn, 1894)
 Neocollyris linearis (Schmidt-Goebel, 1846)
 Neocollyris lissodera (Chaudoir 1864)
 Neocollyris longipes Naviaux and Cassola, 2005
 Neocollyris loochooensis (Kano, 1929)
 Neocollyris lucidipes Naviaux, 2008: 129
 Neocollyris lugubris (Van der Linden, 1829)
 Neocollyris macilenta Naviaux, 2004
 Neocollyris maindroni (Horn, 1905)
 Neocollyris major (Latreille, 1822)
 Neocollyris mannheimsi (Mandl, 1954)
 Neocollyris metallica Naviaux, 2004
 Neocollyris modica Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris moesta (Schmidt-Goebel, 1846)
 Neocollyris moraveci Naviaux, 2004
 Neocollyris mouhoti (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris multipilosa Naviaux, 2003
 Neocollyris murzini Naviaux, 1992
 Neocollyris naviauxi Sawada & Wiesner, 2003
 Neocollyris nepalensis Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris nilgirica, Fowler, 1912
 Neocollyris nishikawai Naviaux, 2004
 Neocollyris nitida Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris oblita Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris obscurofemorata Mandl, 1970
 Neocollyris orichalcina (Horn, 1896)
 Neocollyris ovata Naviaux & Sawada, 1993
 Neocollyris pacholatkoi Sawada & Wiesner, 2006
 Neocollyris panfilovi Naviaux & Matalin, 2002
 Neocollyris paradoxa Matalin & Naviaux, 2008
 Neocollyris parallela Naviaux, 1991
 Neocollyris parvula (Chaudoir, 1848)
 Neocollyris pearsoni Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris perplexa Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris pinguis (Horn, 1894)
 Neocollyris planifrontoides (Horn, 1925)
 Neocollyris plicata (Schaum, 1863)
 Neocollyris plicaticollis (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris plicicollis (Horn, 1901)
 Neocollyris prominens Naviaux, 1991
 Neocollyris pseudacrolia (Horn, 1935)
 Neocollyris pseudocontracta (Horn, 1937)
 Neocollyris pseudosignata (Horn, 1902)
 Neocollyris pseudospeciosa (Horn, 1932)
 Neocollyris pulchella Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris punctatella (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris purpurascens Naviaux, 1992
 Neocollyris purpurea (Horn, 1895)
 Neocollyris purpureomaculata (Horn, 1922)
 Neocollyris quadrisulcata (Horn, 1935)
 Neocollyris rapillyi Naviaux, 1992
 Neocollyris rectangulivertex (Horn, 1929)
 Neocollyris redtenbacheri (Horn, 1894)
 Neocollyris resplendens (Horn, 1902)
 Neocollyris restricta Naviaux, 2008
 Neocollyris rhodopus (Bates, 1878)
 Neocollyris richteri (Horn, 1901)
 Neocollyris rivalieri Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris roeschkei (Horn, 1892)
 Neocollyris rogeri Shook & Wu, 2006
 Neocollyris rosea Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris rubens (Bates, 1875)
 Neocollyris rufipalpis (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris rugata Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris rugei (Horn, 1892)
 Neocollyris rugosa (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris rugosior (Horn, 1896)
 Neocollyris samosirensis Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris saphyrina (Chaudoir, 1850)
 Neocollyris sarawakensis (Thomson, 1857)
 Neocollyris saundersi (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris sausai Naviaux, 2004
 Neocollyris sawadai Naviaux, 1991
 Neocollyris schaumi (Horn, 1892)
 Neocollyris schereri Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris schillhammeri Naviaux, 2008
 Neocollyris sedlaceki Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris semiaenescens (Horn, 1935)
 Neocollyris siamensis Naviaux, 1991
 Neocollyris sichuanensis Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris signata (Horn, 1902)
 Neocollyris similior (Horn, 1893)
 Neocollyris similis (Lesne, 1891)
 Neocollyris singularis Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris siniaevi Naviaux, 2004
 Neocollyris sinica Naviaux, 2004
 Neocollyris smaragdina (Horn, 1894)
 Neocollyris smithi (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris speciosa (Schaum, 1863)
 Neocollyris stiengensis (Horn, 1914)
 Neocollyris strangulata Naviaux, 1991
 Neocollyris stricta Naviaux, 2004
 Neocollyris subclavata (Chaudoir, 1860)
 Neocollyris subtileflavescens (Horn, 1913)
 Neocollyris subtilis (Chaudoir, 1863)
 Neocollyris subtilobscurata Horn, 1925
 Neocollyris sumatrensis (Horn, 1896)
 Neocollyris taiwanensis Naviaux, 2004
 Neocollyris tenuis Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris thomsoni (Horn, 1894)
 Neocollyris tricolor Naviaux, 1991
 Neocollyris tuberculata (Macleay, 1825)
 Neocollyris vannideki Naviaux, 1992
 Neocollyris variicornis (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris variipalpis (Horn, 1896)
 Neocollyris variitarsis (Chaudoir, 1860)
 Neocollyris venusta Naviaux, 1992
 Neocollyris vietnamensis Mandl, 1970
 Neocollyris vitalisi (W.Horn, 1924)
 Neocollyris wardi Naviaux, 1994
 Neocollyris waterhousei (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris werneri Naviaux, 1991
 Neocollyris xanthoscelis (Chaudoir, 1864)
 Neocollyris zerchei Naviaux, 1991

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King Kong was filmed in 1933 and was co-directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack. With the cast including: Robert Armstrong as Carl Denham, Bruce Cabot as Jack Driscoll, Fay Wray as Ann Darrow, Frank Reicher as Captain Englehorn, James Flavin as Briggs and Victor Wong as Charlie.
It was the first of its kind in the cinemas, introducing a giant creature that destroys New York City and is then killed. Though King Kong, even now is regarded for its special effects and layered backgrounds including a foreground, mid ground and background, which produced, at the time, very realistic scenes where the actors could interact with the creatures and vice-versa as Kong did through-out the film with Ann. King Kong is in manyways almost like the classic beauty and the beast where a beastly character swoons over a pretty girl, this is shown and said a lot during the film as said during the last sentence: It wasnt Planes.. It was beauty who killed the beast!-Carl Denham, King Kong, 1933.
(Above) The layered system here is very basic, but very effected. You have the foreground, the trees and vines, then where Kong and the tyrannosaur stand and then a painted background of a jungle scene.
King Kong is a period film, where- though audiences now may not have been alive when King Kong was first shown; they could still grasp a picture of what life was like in the nineteen-thirties, especially the now extreme racism and sexism. As the Ships First mate continues to say about women on boats: Women are a nuisance!- Jack Driscoll, King Kong, 1933. Where he declares openly on deck when Ann had just left the scene, clearly expressing his dislike towards women on what would be a mans place. During the era King Kong was filmed, racism was a big part of life and so, it was a big part in the film too, having countless racist remarks and suggestions running through the entire film, one shocking remark for audiences now is near the end of the film, where Carl Denham is about to show his first audience King Kong, where one woman asks a man, what is shown here, he replies, I heard it was a gorilla to which the woman replies gee, as if we dont have enough of them running around New York!, which implies that she thinks that are as brutish as gorillas.
Charles R. Knights 1907 painting of tyrannosauruses or tyrant lizard this now, inaccurate painting has Tyrannosaurus, walking much like a kangaroo accompanied by three triceratops.
In conclusion, King Kong is a classic period film that reflects views on the exploration of Africa, and despite the sexism and racism in the film, it is still enjoyable and is considered the most classic monster film in cinema history.


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Woman sentenced for breaking into vehicles
By Delon Shurtz on December 9, 2020.
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com
A woman caught breaking into several vehicles in recent months has been handed a short jail sentence.
Peggy Anne Holy Singer was sentenced to 45 days in custody after she pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to two counts of theft under $5,000, two counts of possession of stolen property under $5,000, and one count of using someone else's credit card. Holy Singer was credited, however, for the equivalent of 26 days in pre-trial custody, leaving 19 days on her sentence.
On July 31 police received a complaint from a Lethbridge resident who said someone had broken into her vehicle and stolen gift cards, bank cards, identification and a $150 cheque.
The woman called her bank to cancel the cards and learned a card had already been used at a restaurant and convenience store for a total of about $44. Police identified Holy Singer through video surveillance.
A few days later, police were notified that another vehicle had been broken into and a number of items stolen, including a wallet, credit card, identification and a Garmin GPS.
The owner went online and discovered her bank card had been use at a convenience store. She was able to track the suspect to the store and notified police. Police arrested Holy Singer and found the GPS in her backpack.
Later the same month Holy Singer and another individual were at a clothing store and seen putting clothes into a bag. They left the store without paying and mall security and police were notified. Shortly afterward police found Holy Singer, who had already been taken into custody on other matters.
Although police found two pairs of jeans in her possession, court was told the total value of clothes taken was between $120 and $170. The other person involved in the theft was identified later, but the clothing was never recovered.
On Sept. 20 Holy Singer was again caught on video surveillance breaking into a motor vehicle parked in a residential driveway on the southside. A medical bag was stolen, as well as a set of keys, which included keys to the Montessori School. The keys were not recovered and the entire school had to be re-keyed, the Crown pointed out.
Lethbridge lawyer Claudia Connolly said Holy Singer was living a "precarious" lifestyle at the time of the offences and was involved in a bad relationship.
"Things kind of went from bad to worse," Connolly said.
She added, however, Holy Singer plans to take counselling and move to Calgary where she can be close to family.
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'AGT' History: Sean Hayes and Queen Latifah to Guest Judge the Semi-Finals!
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In a new twist in the AGT the show announced guest judges Sean Hayes and Queen Latifah. We're used to seeing guest judges during the America's Got Talent Judge Cuts round, and it's always exciting to see which act each one chooses as their Golden Buzzer. Now, for the first time in AGT history, there will be a guest judge sitting at the table for each episode of the semi-finals!
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During last week's results show it was announced that this series history would be made this week, and AGT just announced on Twitter exactly who it would be made by: Emmy-winning Will & Grace actor Sean Hayes and singer and actress Queen Latifah!
More guest judges coming your way on #agt!!! Tonight @SeanHayes from @WillAndGrace. And next week THE QUEEN @IAMQUEENLATIFAH
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) September 3, 2019
Gabrielle Union announced her excitement over the 'AGT' guest judges on Twitter: "more guest judges coming your way on #AGT!!!" The AGT judge tweeted.
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Sean Hayes Announces His 'AGT' Guest Judge Gig
I am very excited & flattered to have been asked to be a guest judge on one of the biggest shows on television tonight – "America's Got Talent". 😱 Be sure to check out the show tonight at 8/7c only on NBC. 😃 #AGT pic.twitter.com/WAaIZqZBuR
— Sean Hayes (@SeanHayes) September 3, 2019
Sean Hayes will guest judge tonight's AGT semi-final episode, while Queen Latifah will guest judge next week's. Both know the ins and outs of the industry and exude good vibes and positive energy without being too over-the-top about it and seem like they would fit in well among our regular judges so it'll be interesting to see how they do in this new role! (Queen Latifah in particular is someone I've been hoping to see as a host or judge for a long time, so I have particularly high hopes for her!)
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In addition to players and coaches, referees must also be covered by insurance.
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Personal Accident insurance is designed to provide compensation for players and officials following injury whilst playing, training and travelling to and from organised club activities. The club does not need to have been negligent for a successful claim to be made.
Benefits of such cover include quick settlement for injured players and officials which, in turn helps discourage no win/no fee courses of action and also illustrates that the club has taken extra measures to protect its players/officials. The policy can provide a range of weekly payments, and lump sum benefits for Accidental Death, Permanent Total Disablement, loss of limbs, eyes, sight and hearing.


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A Stroke of Glory: Men's Golf Takes WCC Championship
The men's golf team celebrates winning the WCC championship after a close match where they edged out Loyola Marymount by one stroke and beat the rest of the WCC field. The team now heads to the regional NCAA tournament which they are hosting. (Courtesy of USF Athletics))
After rocky finishes for many of USF's fall and winter sports, spring teams may be carrying USF athletics this year with strong performances from the track & field squad and a big victory last Tuesday for the men's golf team at Hiddenbrooke in Vallejo, where they clenched the 2009 WCC championship.
The Dons narrowly defeated second-place finisher Loyola Marymount by one stroke with a three-round team score of 862 to Loyola's 863 after rallying from near the bottom of the pack in the first round to edge out the Lions.
Of the eight WCC schools in the tournament, USF was in second to last place after the first round of play with a team score of 294, and trailed the leader, Loyola Marymount, by 15 strokes. The Dons had two of the seven worst scores out of a field of 40 golfers, which dragged down their otherwise competitive play.
In the second round, senior Kyle Prolo and freshman Ji Hwan Park came back strong for the Dons, improving by eight and nine strokes respectively on their first round performances. Senior Kurt Nino also delivered an impressive performance, finishing the round eight under par with a 64, the best score of the tournament and matching the all-time WCC Tournament record. All five USF golfers finished the second round under par, leading to a team score of 271, which put them in first place after both rounds with a combined score of 565. The Lions were a close second with 569 after using 19 more strokes than the Dons to complete the second round.
Both the Dons and the Lions struggled in the third round on Tuesday morning where both shot their highest round of the competition. The Dons finished with a 297, just good enough to hold off the Lions by one stroke. Nationally ranked Pepperdine and San Diego tied for third with combined scores of 866, Santa Clara and Gonzaga tied for fifth, and Portland and St. Mary's rounded out the last two spots.
This Dons victory marks an incredible turn-around for the team who finished seventh in the WCC tournament in 2008.
In winning the WCC tournament the Dons earn an automatic entry into the NCAA regional tournament which the team is hosting in Daly City next month. It is the team's first appearance in the tournament in 19 years. This marks the 10th time the Dons have won the WCC championship.
Dons coach Dr. Gary Nelson was named WCC Coach of the Year following the conclusion of the tournament. Following the announcement he told the USF Athletics news service, "How often do you make a three-year plan where everything falls into place? It doesn't happen that often and it's gratifying to see things fall into place. It didn't just happen. It took hard work from the players, coaches and support staff. I am proud of this team and how hard they have worked to achieve this."
Junior Domingo Jojola was named to the All-WCC Team and Nino and junior Chris Cunningham were given honorable mention. Jojola finished the WCC tournament with the second best individual score, a six under par 210, and only one stroke away from the leader.
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Women's empowerment conference to be held July 29
This year's theme, according to a press release, is "I am Woman!" Hear me R.O.A.R."
Women's empowerment conference to be held July 29 This year's theme, according to a press release, is "I am Woman!" Hear me R.O.A.R." Check out this story on dailyworld.com: https://www.dailyworld.com/story/news/local/2017/07/20/womens-empowerment-conference-held-july-29/495910001/
Daily World Published 11:26 a.m. CT July 20, 2017
The 5th Annual Women's Empowerment Conference(Photo: Submitted)
The 5th Annual Women's Empowerment Conference will be held July 29.
This year's theme, according to a press release, is "I am Woman!" Hear me R.O.A.R." R.O.A.R. stands for revolutionary, open, authentic and respected attributes that all women possess, and that the conference aims to further develop.
Guest speakers include:
Monica Landry Helo, who has fought for legislation supporting early breast cancer detection in Louisiana
Bambi Polotzola, executive director of the Governor's Office of Disability Affairs, will be the keynote speaker
Tracey Landry, founder of TM Landry College Prep
The conference will also include a jazz luncheon with music provided by JB Saxx, vendors, a raffle, and a silent and live auction.
Additionally, there will be a networking event, "An Evening for Ladies: Patin the Town Red," beginning at 5 p.m. July 29. The evening will spotlight networking with business professionals, and food and beverages will be served.
The conference is free to attend; however, registration is required. To register, visit familystrongfoundation.org or call the Family Strong Foundation at 337-290-3723. Registration includes conference materials, continental breakfast and lunch.
The conference will be hosted by the Family Strong Foundation, United Healthcare, St. Landry Professionals and the City of Opelousas.
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The second annual Ripples of Change Virtual Marathon is coming!!!
What does it mean to make Ripples of Change? The Dalai Lama once said "Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects." We at Habesha Momma believe that while alone we can only make small changes, together we can cause ripples of change across the world.
What's a 'Virtual Marathon"? Over the month of April you will complete 26.2 miles on your time, in your space, at your pace, as long as you complete it between April 1 and April 30. Grab your friends, family, sororities, fraternities, work our buddies, Bunco group and start a team. The team that brings in the most money will win a prize!


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Homily for Ash Wednesday
Preached by Fr. Stephen Verbest
Scripture Readings: 1 Jn 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2 ; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Many years ago, in 1977, Fr. David Bock gave a homily on Ash Wednesday that is worth repeating. He said that in Dag Hammarskjold's book titled "Markings" he writes about a person who was impossible. "His behavior brought him into conflict with everybody. Finally, his conduct could not be tolerated any longer. The truth had to come out. His self-esteem was so convinced of his innocence that we felt like brutes demonstrating step by step the contradictions in his defense and, bit by bit, stripped him naked before his own eyes. But justice to others demanded it."
"When we felt there was nothing more to be said, when the last lie had been taken from him, he replied with stifled sobs, 'But why did you never help me, why didn't you tell me sooner?'" Then Dag Hammarskjold realized, "We were, in fact, to blame. We had not voiced our criticisms … and in this way we had barred every road to improvement. Instinctively, we tried to eliminate him from our sphere of responsibility." 1
All of us suffer from the effects of our sinfulness. Here, at the beginning of Lent each year the Church tells us of our condition before it is too late. We are called once again, as so often we have been called before, to realize our condition, to repent, to move away from our sinful habits and to return to God.
1. Dag Hammarskjold, "Markings," Alfred A. Knopf Inc, NY,1964, p. 31
Fr. Mark Scott
[Scripture Readings: Joel 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6:1-6,16&#4518]
Our opening prayer leaves us little room for doubt about the meaning of Lent: Lent is a time for "battle against spiritual evils" and fasting is our principle weapon in this battle. Furthermore, we learn what fasting is: a form of "self-restraint".
It is curious that we would use a weapon against ourselves -- self-restraint -- to combat our enemy unless the enemy, spiritual evils, is somehow holed up in, inhabiting, not really separate in any appreciable way, from our life, our thoughts, our desires, and our behavior. But in some way we know that to be true and that also ultimately falsifies our being in the image of God. Our enemy, those spiritual evils we battle against in Lent, is us.
Fasting is our main weapon during the campaign that is Lent. If fasting is self-restraint, the opposite of self-restraint is self-indulgence, and right there, in the logic of things, the location of the enemy is disclosed.
Self-indulgence is going in the opposite direction from the outward, kenotic direction of God who, in Jesus' words, comes not to be served but to serve, and to give his life for others. So Lenten fasting is really about freeing ourselves from ourselves to be available to God and to our brothers and sisters.
We associate fasting with food, but there are ways other than eating to indulge ourselves: sleep, for instance, laziness, sex, long showers, internet, videos, escape-reading, sports, alcohol, pets, self-pity, depression, self-righteous resentment, jealousy, anger, … to name a few. Lent is the acceptable time, the day of salvation, the opportunity full of grace to check our self-indulgence, to face down the enemy, to refurbish our stature as the image of God, and maybe even to lose some weight.
We note in today's Gospel that Jesus associates fasting with prayer and almsgiving. If in prayer we move toward God, and in works of mercy we move toward our neighbor, then fasting is the necessary undoing of those fetters that makes those movements outward possible. Jesus talks about fasting other times, too, and one of them is at the Last Supper. In Luke's account he says, "from this time on I shall not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes" (22:18).
Fasting is in the service of eschatology. Earlier in the same Gospel of Luke Jesus says of his disciples, "the days will come when the bridegroom is taken away, then they will fast in those days" (5:34-35). We live now in those days post-Ascension when the bridegroom has been taken away.
When Christians fast, we are pointing to the wedding banquet of the Kingdom of God, the wedding banquet already underway and just waiting for all the guests to arrive and for the final consummation of the Bride and Groom. Fasting, then, from purely terrestrial food, drink, and self-indulgence as we do during Lent, is, looked at another way: feasting on the Bread of Life, drinking from the river of life-giving water flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb, and eating the fruit of the trees along its banks (Rev 22:1-2). We fast because our citizenship is in heaven.
Lent is a time of battle against spiritual evils. We monks of Saint Benedict understand this: we have signed on to do battle under the true King,
whose kingdom is not of this world, renouncing, as Benedict says, our private will (RB Pro 3). Fasting touches our bodies because we know that spiritual evils take very material forms. This Lent, then, let's make our self-restraint, performed in the privileged peace of our monastery, put us in solidarity with the mortal struggles of our brother and sister Christians in Iraq, Syria, and part of Africa.
Whatever form our own enemy takes, and whatever the shape of our personal Lenten battles, Jesus's words will overarch our campaign: "Your Father knows what you need before you ask him" (Mat 6:8). And yet, each of us knows this truth, that "the vocation to depend totally on grace is, paradoxically, often mingled with the natural call 'to be' and 'to be more,' and so to depend only on oneself" (Charles Dumont, Traces d'une conscience, 72).
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"We woke up to the sound of guns. A soldier broke the window, and asked my aunt where the Amba Boys (anglophone separatists) were hiding. She told him that she didn´t know, so he shot her in the right arm," one 45-year-old resident told HRW, whose uncle was killed.


They say that lap times are meant to be broken and the only surprise is what car breaks them. German auto magazine Sport Auto also knows a thing or two about setting fast lap times, having used the Hockenheim race track as its personal proving ground for some of the fastest production cars it has tested. Recently, Sport Auto took a Lotus 3-Eleven, considered as the fastest series production model from to come out of Lotus, to Hockenheim for a series of hot laps, not knowing that it would end up setting a lap record around the Hockenheimring short circuit with a blistering time of 1.06:2.
If that isn't impressive enough, the 460-horsepower 3-Eleven managed to knock off the Porsche 918 Spyder (1.06:3), the Gumpert Apollo (1.07:2), and the Radical SR3 SL (1.08:1) from their respective places in the top 3. Those are three legitimate supercars and one of them (the 918 Spyder) has even been billed as a hypercar.
Sport Auto road test editor Christian Gebhardt took the wheel of the 3-Eleven and set the record lap time despite having to use standard road tires for the lap. Oh, and temperatures around the track didn't push past eight degrees Celsius (46.4 degrees Fahrenheit), which meant that he set that record lap time in sub-optimal weather conditions.
But none of these ready-made excuses ended up slowing down the Lotus 3-Eleven, which now sits comfortably in the magazine's lap-time chart around the Hockenheimring short circuit. It remains to be seen how long the track-spec racer holds that record, but for as long as it lasts, the 3-Eleven can lay claim to being the fastest around the German circuit against some of the fastest supercars in the world today.
Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales hasn't been shy about his plans for the 3-Eleven so it's nice to see the Race version of the sports car live up to all the hype it has received. I know that Lotus didn't do itself any favors by posting a controversial 7:06 lap time around the Nürburgring, especially after multiple media outlets pointed out that the 7:06 lap time didn't come from a single flying lap, but from a combination of sector times of different laps. As quick as the 3-Eleven is – and it is really, really quick – I don't consider that 7:06 lap time around the 'Ring to be legitimate.
This one though is different because sport auto released a video of the flying lap around the Hockenheimring short circuit that set the record time. So in a record-setting sense, this one looks to be completely legitimate. That's good news for Gales as he and the company continue to chase the respect that comes with having one of the fastest series production cars in the industry today. The 3-Eleven has definitely proved its worth and is worthy of a lot of the hype it has been given.
The only question at this point is if it can do a proper lap around the Nuurburgring to see if it's really as fast as the 918 Spyder. Remember, the Porsche hypercar owns the record lap time around the 'Ring with a 6:57 lap time. Lotus said that with a clear track and perfect weather conditions, it can set a seven-minute lap time without breaking a sweat.
If anything, Lotus is proving that it's not short in confidence. The lap record at the Hockenheimring is impressive, but if it really wants the 3-Eleven to be elevated in the eyes of many, it has to have that clean lap around the Nürburgring and set a lap time that's within spitting distance of the company's boasts.
Read our full review on the Lotus 3-Eleven here.
The Lotus 3-Eleven, the quickest series production car to come from Lotus' Hethel Headquarters, has set the fastest lap time ever recorded by the leading and highly-respected German car magazine, "sport auto".
Driven by Christian Gebhardt, a highly accomplished driver and Road Test Editor for "sport auto", the Lotus 3-Eleven lapped the Hockenheimring short Circuit in an incredible 1 minute 06.2 seconds. This time was even more impressive considering that the 3-Eleven was on standard road tyres and the fastest lap was completed in less than perfect weather, where temperatures did not get higher than 8 degrees Celsius.
Jean-Marc Gales, CEO of Group Lotus plc said, "Christian set a fabulous lap in less than ideal conditions. We knew from the outset that we have created a simply phenomenal car that is capable of great things, and this lap record proves that beyond doubt. This is the ultimate embodiment of the Lotus design philosophy; it's a beautifully engineered machine that doesn't carry one ounce of excess weight. With 460hp on tap and race car handling at your disposal, this car is the ultimate giant killer".
The Lotus 3-Eleven is now at the top of the "sport auto" lap-time chart which includes some of the most expensive and extreme roads cars on sale, from leading German, Italian, American and British manufacturers.


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The Struggle for Europe
22 Battalion
CHAPTER 2 — Maleme, Crete
Bardia to Enfidaville
Italy Volume I: The Sangro to Cassino
I: The Strategic Prelude
II: PUBLISHED
New Zealanders with the Royal Air Force (Vol. I)
New Zealanders with the Royal Air Force (Vol. II)
Political and External Affairs
CHAPTER 20 — Food or Fighting Men?
The Relief of Tobruk
CHAPTER 17 — Rommel's 'Evil Dream'
The Royal New Zealand Navy
CHAPTER 24 — With the British Pacific Fleet
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For several reasons, including lack of resource and inherent ambiguity, not all names in the NZETC are marked-up. This means that finding all references to a topic often involves searching. Search for The Struggle for Europe as: "The Struggle for Europe". Additional references are often found by searching for just the main name of the topic (the surname in the case of people).
The following collections may have holdings relevant to "The Struggle for Europe":
Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, which has entries for many prominent New Zealanders.
Archives New Zealand, which has collections of maps, plans and posters; immigration passenger lists; and probate records.
National Library of New Zealand, which has extensive collections of published material.
Auckland War Memorial Museum, which has extensive holdings on the Auckland region and New Zealand military history.
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, which has strong holdings in Tāonga Māori, biological holotypes and New Zealand art.
nzhistory.net.nz, from the History Group of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.


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You may think that your favorite meatloaf or mashed potatoes are completely incompatible with your new, healthier diet plan. While you may not be able to eat Grandma's recipe, that doesn't mean that you can't enjoy your old favorites with a few new, healthier twists to change them up. There are many ways that you can work with and tweak recipes so that you can continue to eat the foods you know and love without having to worry about going too heavy on the calories, fat or carbs. Think it can't be done? Consider these healthier substitutions in your favorite recipes.
Instead of butter, try: margarine, olive oil or applesauce. Depending on what you're making, any of these can be a good substitute for butter. The most obvious and easiest replacement is margarine but for many veggie dishes olive oil can be a great replacement. And for baked goods, applesauce can be a much more low cal choice than butter.
Instead of sour cream try: plain yogurt Plain yogurt can be a great replace for high calorie sour cream in a variety of applications from dips to soups. If you can't bear to give up your sour cream, opt for a low-fat option instead.
Instead of hamburger try: ground turkeyChances are good that you won't miss your read meat when you replace it with ground turkey. Turkey is a lighter, healthier option and has a very similar taste and texture as hamburger meat. You can use it make just about anything you woul with hamburger. For an even healthier and more exotic replacement, consider ostrich meat.
Instead of cream cheese try: ricotta and yogurt, neufantel cheese If you want to whip up a delicious cheesecake you may not need to invest in a load of cream cheese. These alternatives can make desserts that are just as delicious with a fraction of the bad stuff in them.
Instead of potatoes try: cauliflower, sweet potatoes or parsnips Mashed potatoes are undoubtedly delicious but if you're trying to cut back on carbs or eat a little healthier, these other options offer up plenty of vitamins and minerals without giving up taste.
These substitutions may not make your recipes quite the way that you're used to, but they'll still be so tasty and delicious, plus healthier, that you aren't likely to mind all that much.


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We Need Virtual Action Increase Transparency in PUCO HB 305 Fair School Funding LWVUS Opposes a Rushed Supreme Court Confirmation Process LWV of Ohio Challenges State's Ban on Additional Ballot Drop Boxes for General Election Voting in the Time of Covid Make Voting Safe Making the November Election Safe Save Ohio's Public Schools Rapid Response Request to Curb Voucher Impact on Public School Funding Stand up for Public Education Save Public Funds for Public Schools Statement Regarding Gun Safety Petitions from Iris Meltzer, LWVO President Take Action for Votder Registration Security in 2020 Help our Water Supply Take Action To Ensure Secure Elections In Ohio Shine a Light on Dark Money: Demand Better Disclosure Laws in Ohio Member Update on LWVO's Efforts to Fight the Purge SCOTUS Has Spoken. Now It's Our Turn Message from LWVO Regarding SCOTUS Decision on Gerrymandering Across America: A Conversation on the National Public Vote Fund Our Children's Future Take Action to Make Sure We Count Every Buckeye Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy HR1 Help The Ohio River Valley Maintain Clean and Safe Drinking Water
We Need Virtual Action
The Ohio Legislature is an increasingly unsafe place to be during the COVID-19 pandemic. Just this month, a legislator showed up at in-person meetings while knowingly infected with the virus, passing it along to four other state lawmakers in the process.
Ohioans' right to participate in our democracy has always been important -- especially for consequential decisions like the ones lawmakers will be making on COVID-19 relief and voting rights. But right now, Ohioans can only make their voices heard by going to the Ohio Statehouse in-person.
We should be able to meaningfully engage with our lawmakers without putting our health and safety at risk. That's why it's so important that our state legislators take swift action to allow Ohioans to testify virtually about the issues that matter most to their communities.
Will you join us in urging the Ohio Legislature to protect our right to an open, honest, and accountable democracy by allowing Ohioans to participate from home?
STATE SENATORS for Districts 2 & 11:
Teresa M Fedor Senate District 11 614-466-5204 ohiosenate.gov/senators/fedor
Theresa Gavarone Senate District 2 614-466-8060 ohiosenate.gov/senators/gavarone
STATE REPRESENTATIVES for Lucas County:
Michael Sheehy District 46 614-466-1418 ohiohouse.gov/michael-sheehy
Derick Merrin District 47 614-466-1731 ohiohouse.gov/derek-merrin
Lisa Sobrecki District 45 614-644-6017 ohiohouse.gov/lisa-sobrecki
Paula Hicks-Hudson District 44 614-466-1401 ohiohose.gov/paula-hickshudson
Increase Transparency in PUCO
Take Action Today Increase Transparency in PUCO
Governor DeWine will soon choose the new commissioner of PUCO from a list of 4 finalists. But little is known about their finances and whether they present a conflict of interest with the position. Send a message to Governor DeWine asking him to dig deeper into the finances of PUCO applicants so that conflicts of interest are avoided, ensuring that public servants are indeed primarily serving the best interests of all Ohioans.
Enhancing accountability measures, ensuring that conflicts of interests are avoided, and increasing accountability will help rebuild faith in the PUCO and in Ohio's political process.
Background: This year has demonstrated that a lack of transparency in government leads to injustice for Ohioans!
In July, former Speaker of the Ohio House Larry Householder and four of his allies were arrested. Since then, two of these allies have pleaded guilty to being part of the $61 million pay-to-play, dark money scheme.
Last month, Chair of the PUCO Sam Randazzo resigned following an FBI raid of his condo. A Security and Exchange Commission filing by FirstEnergy also stated that they made a mysterious $4 million payment to someone who "subsequently was appointed to a full-time role as an Ohio government official directly involved in regulating" FirstEnergy.
A check of Randazzo's financial disclosure statements lists no $4 million payment from anyone. It does, however, show that he was paid an unknown amount by the Sustainability Funding Alliance of Ohio, a company he incorporated in 2010. The Sustainability Funding Alliance also turned up in a 2018 bankruptcy filing among the companies used by FirstEnergy's generation subsidiary, FirstEnergy Solutions. It is precisely these kinds of self-dealing and conflicts of interest that could and should be exposed with more stringent disclosure requirements for future PUCO applicants.
We need to act quickly to prevent another ethics scandle in Ohio. Governor DeWine needs robust financial disclosure of PUCO applicants so that we can identify and avoid any possible conflicts of interest.
Click here to send a message urging Governor DeWine to require that applicants to the PUCO disclose all the work they have done with utilities, their consultants, and lobbyists over the past 10 years including the nature of the work performed and the amount of compensation and campaign contributions they received.
Thank you for helping us Make Democracy Work!
HB 305 Fair School Funding
HB 305, Fair School Funding, has passed the Ohio House of Representatives as expected. But the Senate passage of companion bill SB 378 is anything but sure.
Please contact Senator Theresa Gavarone at https://ohiosenate.gov/senators/gavarone/contact or call her at (614) 466-8060. You will get her aide, but that is OK. The lady is easy to work with and does deliver messages to Senator Gavarone. If you know Theresa personally, get in touch and plead with her to pass SB 378.
This bill will finally give Ohio a constitutional framework that would fund the public schools in Ohio in a fair way. Under this plan, private schools and voucher schools would be funded directly and separately by the state.
The Blade says the Senate is bulking at the price, BUT THERE IS NO FUNDING IN THIS BILL. It is a framework for future funding.
Education is costly but maintaining a system that is preparing students for 1997 is more costly. Ohio schools have been underfunded for decades. This is our chance to improve Ohio's schools and give our students the opportunity to be competitive in the decades ahead.
PLEASE HELP BY TAKING ACTION TODAY.
LWVUS Opposes a Rushed Supreme Court Confirmation Process
League of Women Voters board president Deborah Turner and CEO Virginia Kase issued the following joint statement on rushing the Supreme Court appointment process:
"Four years ago, Senate leaders set a precedent for how the confirmation process for a Supreme Court justice appointee should occur during a presidential election year. In 2016, a Supreme Court seat sat vacant for more than 300 days, showing that there is no reason to rush this process in 2020. If it was too soon then, it's too soon now.
"The American people are in despair during this global pandemic: millions are out of work and more than 200,000 have lost their lives to this deadly virus. It is the duty of our elected officials to provide relief to the American people and ensure all voters can participate in our democracy by safely casting their votes this year.
"Supreme Court justices serve for life and make decisions that impact every American. They require a thorough vetting process that is transparent to the American people. Such a process would be undermined if rushed through. "Now is not the time to rush a lifetime appointment to the United States Supreme Court."
CALL TO ACTION! CALL 202-224-3121 immediately and ask to speak with your Senators. Demand that they wait for the people to vote!
LWV of Ohio Challenges State's Ban on Additional Ballot Drop Boxes for General Election
Drop Boxes Are Important Option for Voters Who Vote from Home
CLEVELAND, OH--Late Wednesday, the League of Women Voters of Ohio filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State LaRose challenging his unconstitutional August 12 order limiting drop boxes to one per county. The League asks the court to rescind this order and adopt a reasonable drop box-to-voter ratio for each county. Joining the League are Ohio A. Philip Randolph Institute, the Ohio State Conference of the NAACP, and seven individual voters.
"Access to the vote depends on safe, reliable options for casting a ballot, and limiting drop boxes to one per county severely diminishes this access. To do so during a deadly pandemic is negligent and foolhardy," said Jen Miller, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio. "Ohio should emulate other states by allowing multiple, secure drop boxes per county, otherwise communities of color, rural Ohioans, immunocompromised individuals, and income-sensitive voters lacking affordable transportation face unfair barriers to the ballot. As the COVID-19 virus continues to threaten the lives of Ohioans, the State should be focused on expanding safe voting options, not reducing those we do have."
Following Ohio's April 28 primary election--which had been delayed from March 17--the League of Women Voters of Ohio and county election boards began expressing the need for counties to install more than one secure drop box ahead of November. Multiple drop boxes were needed so that more voters could drop off their absentee ballots and applications without increasing the burden on the US Postal Service and to reduce in-person lines for early and election day voting. The need for more secure drop boxes was compounded by delays in US Postal Service delivery and the elimination of 34 mail sorting machines throughout the state, which have caused many voters to lose confidence in the mail system.
"Due to the perceived uncertainty surrounding this election, the pandemic, and the historic level of voter suppression, voters must have as many safe and reliable options as possible to cast their ballots," said Dr. Deborah Turner, president of the board of directors of the League of Women Voters of the United States. "Now is not the time for states to limit voting options, now is the time to act to ensure safe and efficient elections in which all eligible voters can confidently participate."
In addition to organizational partners, the League is joined in this case by seven individual Ohio voters, Beatrice Griffin, Sarah Rikleen, C. Ellen Connally, Matthew Nowling, Ryllie Jesionowski, Soli Collins, and Marcus Germany. The plaintiffs are represented by the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Dechert LLP, and local Cleveland counsel.
"Secretary of State LaRose's ban on additional ballot boxes is nonsensical in the age of COVID, when voters are concerned with protecting their health while exercising their constitutional right to vote," said Andre Washington, Ohio state president of the Ohio A. Philip Randolph Institute. "We are committed to fighting voter suppression so that Ohioans can exercise their right to vote safely and without barriers."
"The Ohio State Conference of the NAACP is pushing for more drop boxes so that our voters have the option of voting without having to rely on the postal service--and so that other barriers to voting are less of a factor," said Tom Roberts, president of the Ohio NAACP. "At a time when we are all dealing with a global pandemic, the State should be doing everything possible for voters to cast their ballot without having unnecessary challenges such as travel time, long lines, traffic jams, and lack of transportation, to name a few obstacles."
"It is time for Ohio's highest election official to stop using voter suppression tactics, and focus his efforts on making sure all Ohio voters can safely cast their ballot during this unprecedented pandemic," said Kristen Clarke, President and Executive Director of the Lawyers' Committee. "Voters who do not have personal access to reliable transportation, or who are wary of using mass transit during this time may not have the ability to reach the singular drop box in their county. It has been proven that drop-off boxes are a secure method of obtaining ballots, and these can be placed in locations much closer to a voter's residence. Secretary LaRose is hindering the fundamental right to vote at a time when he should be doing all he can to encourage voter turnout and voter confidence by promoting options that have already been proven to be safe and secure."
"Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose's scheme to suppress our most fundamental right--our vote--isn't just abhorrent: it's recklessly homicidal," Subodh Chandra, a Cleveland-based civil-rights lawyer, former Cleveland law director, and local counsel in the case. "LaRose imposed his edict to limit ballot drop boxes to just one per county when (1) by election day, a deadly virus will have killed over 250,000 of our fellow Americans and seriously sickened millions, (2) the White House and Postmaster General are choking off mail service, and (3) Ohio's largest counties have hundreds of thousands of voters for just a single drop box. Why is LaRose so willing not just to undermine democracy in the most important election of our lives, but to endanger Ohioans? Voters shouldn't have to choose between their lives and their votes. Federal courts must stop LaRose's scheme and ensure voting is both accessible and safe for all."
"We are committed to ensuring that all eligible voters are able to cast a ballot safely and securely and with confidence that their vote will be counted," said Dechert LLP partner Neil Steiner. "Particularly in light of the well-documented issues with mail delivery, drop boxes for the return of mail-in ballots is a critical part of ensuring that all Ohioans are able to exercise their fundamental right to vote."
Ohio voters can request an absentee ballot right now, and ballots must be received at election offices before the close of the polls on November 3, or postmarked no later than November 2.
Find a link to this filing and read this press release online here
Voting in the Time of Covid
We need to be sure that ALL registered voters can exercise their right to vote in November of 2020.. Several actions would make it easier for ALL voters to have their voices heard. Please help us lend support to our Secretary of State by encouraging our elected officials in Columbus & Washington, DC to pass legislation for a variety of items:
STATE ACTIONS: ASK Senators to vote to pass HB680 so the Secretary of State can proceed. In addition, passing SB191 would make online applications for absentee ballots possible.
STATE SENATORS:
Teresa Gavarone Senate District 2 614-466-8060 ohiosenate.gov/senators/gavarone
U.S. ACTIONS: CALL U.S. Senators and ask for the message below.
U.S. SENATORS:
Rob Portman 202-224-3353 419-259-3895- Toledo portman.senate.gov
Sherrod Brown 202-224-2315 614-469-2171- Columbus brown.senate.gov
Message: "Ohio's Primary Election was underfunded, which challenged both Boards of Elections and voters. Please appropriate $3.6 Billion for election administration for the states so that Ohio has the resources it needs to run a secure, safe and accessible election, even as the pandemic persists."
Make Voting Safe
As public health concerns persist, the Ohio General Assembly must make improvements to absentee and early voting, so that no Ohioan is forced to choose between protecting their health and casting their ballot.
Senate Bill 191 is commonsense legislation to make our Absentee Voting system more efficient for voters and election officials, by allowing voters to request an absentee ballot online.
Contact your state lawmakers today, and ask them to Support SB 191.
As we saw in the Primary, voting by mail in Ohio is inefficient, confusing, and cumbersome for voters and election officials alike. Countless Ohioans were cut out of the process through no fault of their own. SB 191 would allow voters to securely request their ballot online, but we also need other improvements: prepaid postage for ballots and applications, multiple drop boxes and Early Vote Centers per county, and more.
Tell Ohio Lawmakers to make Ohio's election safe through easy improvements!
Making the November Election Safe
Please help us make the November election safe, secure and accessible by CALLING your elected officials to encourage them to pass a $3.6 Billion package for an election stimulus. Congress is looking to pass legislation for $400 million. More is needed!!!
We need to be ensure that ALL registered voters can exercise their right to vote in November of 2020. In response to the Primary election earlier this year there are several actions which would make it easier for ALL voters to have their voices heard. Please help us lend support to our Secretary of State by encouraging our representaives in Columbus to pass legislation for a variety of items:
ASKS In order of priority:
PASS legislation with guidelines for the November election by July 1st
MAIL all voters an Absentee Application by Sept 1st
SUPPORT funding with Postage Paid envelopes for Absentee Application and the Ballot
PASS SB191
PERMIT more than 1 location for Early Voting
ENABLE voters to go to any Voting Center (especially as Voting Centers may be consolidated). Having electronic polling books should support this.
PERMIT more than 1 drop off box for completed ballots
SENATORS:
Marcy Kaptur 202-225-4146 419-259-7500- Toledo kaptur.house.gov
Bob Latta 202-225-6405 419-354-8700- Bowling Green latta.house.gov
Save Ohio's Public Schools
Another Monday. Another voucher action alert. This is getting old. But while the legislature remains deadlocked the message is getting through. Where just two months ago there was little push back on vouchers there is now a full-throated outcry. The damage that they are doing is now clear. The legitimacy of the report card is now openly questioned. The value of public education is finally being heralded. This is all progress. But we have to keep going.
Whats been happening... From February 9-20 the house conference committee on HB 9 held 10 hearings on how to remedy the explosion in the number of school districts that will be responsible for funding Edchoice vouchers out of local funds starting next school year. More than 400 beneficiaries and opponents of vouchers shared their views during 50 hours of testimony. Students, parents, school board members, treasurers and superintendents, education advocates, and concerned citizens from all corners of the state - among them LWVO's education advocacy specialist Susie Kaeser - made the trip to Columbus to address the committee. But the needle has not moved.
Here's What You Can Do Today Governor DeWine will be meeting with house and senate leaders this week. Contact Goveror DeWine by calling 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555. Urge him to call for an end to performance-based vouchers and the deduction method of funding them. We need his leadership to help prevent the curb the damage done to public education and Ohio communities. Two important points: the report card is not legitimate and can't be made fair; and students and whole communities suffer from the deduction method of funding vouchers. If you testified or submitted written testimony, be sure to send it to the Governor with your request for his help to protect public education.
The senate holds the key. The Senate is holding on to performance-based vouchers and the deduction method + the old system. Their solution uses the report card but ensnarls fewer schools. Take time to ask your state senator if they need help understanding what's wrong with the report card and why tinkering with triggers doesn't solve the problem; if they need to know more about how the deduction method is hurting your community; and if they think private education is more important than strengthening public schools. Ask them to look out for local communities by protecting public education.
Additional Arguments If you want to add to your request make it clear:
The status quo is not acceptable.
Continued use of an invalid report card, even if it sentences fewer schools to the EdChoice voucher category, is not a solution. The metrics are not fair or reliable, and they discriminate.
Continued use of the deduction method forces program cuts or increased reliance on property taxes - both destroy communities.
The remedy must help districts already suffering from EdChoice costs. If the report card is broken, it was broken when those districts were defined as Edchoice.
To learn more about this issue click here
We have to keep up the pressure. Public education is in serious jeopardy.
Rapid Response Request to Curb Voucher Impact on Public School Funding
The Issue On February 1, the Ohio Department of Education will open applications for EdChoice vouchers for the 2020-2021 school year. Due to multiple changes in the criteria used to define a school as EdChoice, vouchers will be available in more than 400 districts, nearly four times more than during this school year. Vouchers use public funds to pay for private education and most of the cost comes out of local school district budgets. Most vouchers are used by students who never attended a public school. A solution is needed now to prevent expansion of this threat to public school funding!
The Ask Call House Speaker Householder (614- 466-2500); Senate President Obhof (614- 466-7505); and your state senator and representative with the following message: (Find the contact information of your state legislators here) Public school districts cannot afford to pay for the education of children who do not attend their schools. It is unacceptable to allow for voucher use to grow and further burden local school district budgets while freezing state funds for public schools. Pass legislation before February 1 that will give financial relief to districts already hard-hit by this misuse of public funds, reduces the criteria used to define buildings as failed, and make income based vouchers the default.
Want to do more? Write a letter to the editor. In 150 words urging legislators to find a solution before February 1. Inaction is not acceptable. Because of the unfair expansion of EdChoice, every state senator represents multiple districts that are affected. They have good reasons to work together to find a solution. They are responsible for providing for a thorough and efficient system of public schools.
Background EdChoice is the name of Ohio's vouchers that become available based on the test performance of individual public schools. It is one of the high-stakes consequences of Ohio's state accountability program. Legislation included in the Ohio budget for the 2020-2021 biennium vastly increased access to EdChoice vouchers by expanding the performance data used to trigger what schools are designated as Edchoice, and by making it easier for individuals in those districts to access a voucher. They also froze school funding at the 2019 level. Click here for information by OASBO that details all the rule changes that caused this expansion and proposed remedies. https://cms.oasbo-ohio.org/getmedia/617fc629-b8a2-4723-bbd2-18d6b079f5a1/Proposed-Voucher-Solutions-11-2019_Final The number of Edchoice districts grew from 39 of the state's 612 districts in FY 2019 to more than 400 in FY 21. In addition to high poverty districts where low test scores are predictable, Edchoice is now widespread in wealthier districts, urban, rural and suburban. Ohio's unique system for funding vouchers through a deduction method, makes local school districts pay part of the cost of each voucher which, depending on the demand for vouchers and the amount of the local contribution, can quickly hollow out local school district budgets. Funds appropriated for public school students should not be used to fund students who the district does not educate. Most vouchers are used in religious schools, and go to students never educated in a public school.The League of Women Voters Ohio opposes vouchers, rejects high-stakes testing as a misuse of standardized tests, and supports adequate and equitable funding of schools. The EdChoice voucher program is a violation of all three of these positions. Call your state legislators now save public schools!
Stand up for Public Education
Learn about the history, cost, and impact of school vouchers in Ohio, which allow students to attend private schools with public funds.
Community Forum Flyer
State Senator Teresa Fedor OH District 11
Kevin Dalton President, Toledo Federation of Teachers
Dan Greenberg NW Ohio Friends of Public Education
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 5:30-7 p.m.
Toledo Main Library 325 N. Michigan St.
Save Public Funds for Public Schools
Voucher Costs Explode & Endanger Public Schools
ISSUE: Changes in state law have caused the number of Ohio school districts affected by the expansion of the EdChoice voucher program to increase from 39 to 139, and next year that number is expected to be more than 400 districts! Meanwhile. the legislature froze state aid to public schools for the next two years. Ohio's school voucher programs provide tax dollars to pay tuition at private schools, and the unrestricted growth of the program endangers public education in Ohio. Take action now to protect public schools!
ASK: Tell your legislators that public funds should prioritize public school children, and that local school districts should not have to pay for students they do not educate. Click here to use our easy letter-writing tool to send a message to your legislators.
For more information check out this article from Cleveland.com about the growing problem.
Statement Regarding Gun Safety Petitions from Iris Meltzer, LWVO President
Dear Board Members of local Leagues,
It is not surprising that many of you are interested in supporting the petition efforts to place an initiative to close gun loopholes on the ballot in 2021. Certainly, the issue itself is one that is consistent with our positions and we are past masters at petitioning.
Please remember that given that this is a state-level issue, and the LWVO board voted to remain neutral, no League - local or national - can take any actions or stances that are different. Jurisdictional rules are critical to League operations at all levels. So, just as local Leagues would not want to be contradicted by another League entity about an issue in your local community, local Leagues cannot contradict state policy or position. Actions such as petition gathering or statements made in support are strictly prohibited, though neutral activities like conducting educational forums with a multitude of perspectives is very much encouraged.
Here are key points that explain the LWVO stance.
1. The LWVO board voted to stay neutral. Since this is a state policy issue, it is within LWVO's jurisdiction. A local League cannot contradict this stance. The initiative campaign has had several conversations over a six-month period with members of the board, staff, and members of the lobby corps before this vote was taken. There were concerns about a number of issues.
2. The board looks at four interlocking factors when reviewing ballot initiatives: (a) alignment with existing policies - including the appropriate scope of the Ohio constitution; (b) the clarity and legality of the language; (c) winnability, including campaign plan, budget, polling, etc.); and (d) possible unintended consequences. Our decision is never just about the position itself.
3. We believe that we will be much better facilitators/conveners of events about the issue than helpers in getting petitions. For that to be the case, our neutrality is key. Local Leagues can be instrumental in hosting balanced forums on the issue. LWV is uniquely suited, because of our trusted brand, to create such opportunities for voters to engage with the issue and neutrality certainly helps with the public trust. Clearly more voters need to understand the initiative and local Leagues have a great deal of know-how that can facilitate this.
I hope this clarifies the LWVO stance on this.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns.
In League,
Iris Meltzer, President
Take Action for Votder Registration Security in 2020
SENATE BILL 194 PASSED THE SENATE UNANIMOUSLY!
Now you can help ensure it passes the House before the end of the year! Send a message to your state Representative to help ensure Ohio makes its voter registration systems more secure.
WE NEED BETTER REGISTRATION SYSTEMS!
SB 194 requires the Secretary of State to adopt rules establishing guidelines for the approval and continued certification of voter registration systems. More secure voter registration systems decreases the chance for errors that would disenfranchise voters.
Help our Water Supply
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has draft permits out for 28,800 more pigs liquid manure to be applied at four new pig CAFO's in the Maumee/Lake Erie watershed.
Please ask Governor DeWine to require that these new CAFO's be required to treat the manure to human/municipal treatment standards and that when manure is applied to require the soil phosphorous to be the agronomic rate (40 ppm) used for commercial fertilizer rather than the excessive 150 ppm allowed for manure.
Here is a link for the ask to the governor: https://lakeeriewaterkeeper.salsalabs.org/lakeeriewaterkeepergovdewineletter/index.html
And here is a sample local government resolution to ask for treatment and lower soil phosphorous already passed by Toledo, Lucas County & Oregon. https://files.constantcontact.com/a0c7d23a701/3868602d-ca04-45e1-afb8-f0aa0ab98349.pdf
Let me know if you have any questions. Sandy Bihn Lake Erie Waterkeeper
Take Action To Ensure Secure Elections In Ohio
WHAT: TAKE ACTION to help ensure Ohio makes its registration systems and elections more secure.
WHY: Every Ohioans deserves to be assured that their vote is safe and secure, so they can vote with confidence and know their vote was accurately counted! More reliable machines would also make it less likely for voters to be mistakenly purged from the voter rolls.
Click here to write to your senator, and ask them to support Senate Bill 194.
Senate Bill 194 would require Ohio to adopt security guidelines and standards for the purchase and continued certification of voting equipment and add a cybersecurity expert as a non-voting member of the Board of Voting Machine Examiners.
Shine a Light on Dark Money: Demand Better Disclosure Laws in Ohio
What is Dark Money and Why is it a Problem?
According to the US Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling, corporations generally cannot be prohibited from making campaign contributions, but Ohio never updated its campaign finance laws to reflect this new landscape. Ohioans should be able to "follow the money."
In 2010, an overwhelming majority (8-1) in Citizens United v. FEC emphasized the merits of transparency: "... prompt disclosure of expenditures can provide shareholders and citizens with the information needed to hold corporations and elected officials accountable for their positions and supporters. Shareholders can determine whether their corporation's political speech advances the corporation's interest in making profits, and citizens can see whether elected officials are "in the pocket" of so-called moneyed interests... This transparency enables the electorate to make informed decisions and give proper weight to different speakers and messages."
Why is Disclosure & Transparency Important?
Disclosure permits voters to consider the source of election information. Is BP speaking? The Farm Bureau? The Hospital Association? Big Pharma?
Disclosure can help to deter corruption and avoid the appearance of corruption by exposing large contributions and expenditures. Such exposure may discourage improper pressure on candidates and arms the public with information so that they can detect possible post-election special treatment.
Disclosure is essential in identifying any campaign finance violations.
Member Update on LWVO's Efforts to Fight the Purge
We are writing to keep you directly informed of our sustained efforts in fighting the next round of voter registration purges. LWVO is working hand in hand with our voting rights partners to make sure that no eligible Ohioan is mistakenly removed from the voter registration rolls. We have had sustained media interest around this issue and a successful press conference today. Click here to view the press release about today's event and our letter to the Secretary of State. Click here to view the full recording of today's press conference with our voting rights partners.
We need YOUR help to continue this work! Call the Secretary of State's Office. Click here to view our action alert with the number and message.
SCOTUS Has Spoken. Now It's Our Turn
Your reaction to this morning's Supreme Court ruling on gerrymandering was poignant, swift and full of determination. Many of you have reached out to ask: "What can we do now?"
Your immediate action is IMPERATIVE to setting the course to right this ship!
STEP ONE: We have established a SLAY THE GERRYMANDER ONCE AND FOR ALL FUND to help us educate our Ohio voters about the importance of SCOTUS's ruling and the direct impact it will have on their lives for YEARS to come. Your donation will also help us GET OUT THE VOTE in 2020 to insure we elect politicians who are committed to protecting the rights of all voters.
There was an attack on our democracy this morning and WE NEED YOU TO FIGHT BACK!
STEP TWO: Urge your legislators to: Take the Pledge to End Gerrymandering
As we said earlier today ...WE WILL PERSIST! Persistence starts by fighting back. Donate to our SLAY THE GERRYMANDER ONCE AND FOR ALL FUND to fight for our democracy!
Together, we will overcome.
Iris Meltzer President League of Women Women Voters of Ohio
Message from LWVO Regarding SCOTUS Decision on Gerrymandering
Dear LWVO Members, The gerrymandering decisions out of the Supreme Court today are truly disappointing, but WE WILL PERSIST! We did not give up during our 72-year struggle to secure the 19th Amendment, which is now turning 100. And we will never give up in the longer battle of making sure that the ballot box is accessible to all eligible voters, regardless of race, gender, creed, ability, or language. For the last 50 years, the League of Women Voters of Ohio has worked against partisan gerrymandering, with countless bumps along the way. This decision will not stop us from doing everything we can to bring fair maps to the people of Ohio. We will now turn our eye towards making new congressional and state legislative maps in 2021. With robust public participation in that process, we will hold legislators accountable and demonstrate that all Ohio voters - Republican, Democrat, and Independent - want fair maps. Take comfort in our 100 year history of making democracy work, and stay tuned for next steps. Together, we can and will help our union be more perfect. Jen Miller Executive Director
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Fund Our Children's Future
Act now to preserve HB 154 in the state budget and repeal state control of local school districts
THE ISSUE: House Bill 154 would end the state take over of schools and instead require the creation of community learning centers for schools in low performing districts. It is a constructive solution to the failed state takeover law that is now at risk!
HB 154 was overwhelmingly approved by the House. Now, some senators want to replace the old plan with a new state intervention that includes funding for consultants but not children. The Ohio School Transformation Plan, like the failed policy it would replace:
Includes loss of local control.
Uses standardized tests to define school quality, a misuse of standardized tests that produces a narrow definition of quality.
Discriminates against poor children.
Assumes low test performance is a governance problem.
Neither increases the state investment in public schools nor levels the playing field - conditions needed before accountability can be fair.
THE ASK - Voice your opposition to a plan that perpetuates the misuse of standardized tests, distrusts local leaders, and punishes poor children. Enter your address on the right to contact your state senator. (A sample message included on the next page...)
CLICK HERE TO CALL YOUR STATE SENATOR
Take Action to Make Sure We Count Every Buckeye
In 2020, we will have the once in a decade chance to count every person in this nation. OHIO GETS MORE THAN $33 BILLION ANNNUALLY based on the Census, and an undercount would mean that your community doesn't get its fair share of resources. From funding for low-income school lunches, to roads, healthcare, and emergency response, Census Data affects our every day lives.
The enormous and long-lasting impact of the Census count means that nonprofit organizations and local Complete Count Committees throughout Ohio are invested in this cause and want to engage in this work. But reaching hard to count communities requires resources and funding. How can you help?
You can help ensure we COUNT EVERY BUCKEYE by asking your State Senator to support the funding of Census work. Click below to use our easy letter writing tool.
ASK YOUR STATE SENATOR TO SUPPORT CENSUS WORK
Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy
Time to Call your State Rep to Ensure Smooth Elections A great big thanks to all those who answered our call to action and wrote an email to their state rep about SB22 - the Poll Worker Reduction Bill. LWVO Director Jen Miller testified, and there was interest and questions around the idea of codifying Election Administration Plans! Help us stay on target and make this win by taking the next step. Call your State Representative with an ask to ensure smooth elections for all Ohioans.
Here's the message >>> I am calling to express concern about Senate Bill 22, which would permit boards of elections to reduce the minimum number of poll workers in precincts that utilize electronic poll books. While cost-savings for local governments is an issue, the changes could result in long lines which may inadvertently turn away voters in some locations. This bill requires additional safeguards which would ensure that a reduction in poll workers at any given location would not cause harm to voters. Specifically, I ask that Election Administration Procedures be required by law. EAPs require Boards of Elections to think through how many poll workers and voting machines are needed based on expected turnout for that election, and would become critical if SB22 was passed. Thank you for your time and consideration.
What is the Poll Worker Reduction Bill? In a voting location that serves more than one precinct, if electronic pollbooks are used at that location, Senate Bill 22 reduces the minimum number of precinct election officials who must be appointed from four per precinct to two. We know from our many members who work at the polls that there are indeed times during low turnout elections that polling locations can be overstaffed and could effectively manage the polls with fewer people. But we also know that poll worker reductions could be detrimental to voters in some places during a higher turnout election, especially if technical problems were to arise. We believe that Election Administration Plans, required by law, would be a balancing measure to this bill.
More About EAPs Election Administration Plans require Boards of Elections to systematically plan out all phases of an election to ensure there are adequate resources (poll workers, voting machines, ballots, etc.) for each location, as well as other protections such as requiring a post-election audit to verify results and having pre-thought-out contingency plans in case something does go wrong. However, they are currently a Secretary of State Directive and can change at the whim of any Secretary of State in office in the future.
HR1: Legislation by & for the people. 3 sections: Voting Rights, Money & Politics, Ethics Reform In November, voters sent a clear message across the country that they are ready for bold, comprehensive democracy reforms. Now, the League is working with a broad coalition of over 100 organizations to draft and shape HR1, a policy reform package that will include key democracy provisions :
Voter registration: Modernizing the registration process through the expansion of automatic voter registration (AVR), online voter registration, same day registration (SDR)
Implementing fair redistricting: It's time to end gerrymandering once and for all so that voters select their elected officials + not the other way around nation-wide.
Outlawing voter purging: Prohibiting illegal voter roll purging will ensure that eligible voters will not find themselves wrongfully stripped of the right to vote.
Restoring the VRA: Restoring the Voting Rights Act will strengthen our elections by cutting back the obstructive laws that have kept eligible voters from exercising their right at the ballot box.
Public Funding: Enable a 6:1 funding for any new candidates who wish to participate. This is not mandatory. It is optional.
Disclose Act: Transparency of donors in Federal Elections. 2018 was the highest funding ever - $5 billion election
Contact your Representative to ensure that these key provisions stay in the bill. HR1 is a bold legislation to return POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
Help The Ohio River Valley Maintain Clean and Safe Drinking Water
THE ISSUE: The Ohio River Valley Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO), an interstate commission that represents 8 states, is tasked with creating standards and programs that will decrease pollution and maintain water quality in the Ohio River Basin. Advocates have succeeded in pressuring ORSANCO to abandon original plans of removing pollution control standards along the Ohio River. Now, ORSANCO is attempting to make state adherence to the standards voluntary.
The proposal will move straight to a public comment period, but the number of public hearings has not yet been determined. So that residents along the river have a chance to be heard and advocate for themselves, a minimum of three hearings located along the river at different locations is essential. There are 33 drinking water intakes along the Ohio River that distribute water to 5 million people living in the Ohio River Valley. To keep Ohioans safe and healthy, strong pollution control standards must be in place. This issue is too important and the stakes are too high. A decision should not be made hastily or without a real chance for public input.
THE ASK: Please contact ORSANCO Technical Committee member Erin Sherer via phone or email. Below is a sample script.
Phone: 614-644-2018 Email: erin.sherer@epa.ohio.gov
I am writing/calling to ask that, as Ohio's representative on ORSANCO's Technical Committee, you request at least three public hearings be conducted in different locations along the river on the new pollution control standards draft proposal. The Ohio River is 981 miles long, and one public hearing is insufficient to allow the millions of residents along the river opportunity to ask questions and provide comments. I appreciate your time.
Jen Miller LWV Ohio Executive Director
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HDMI: a few words to the wise
The advent of HDMI has heralded a major technological step-change in the CI world, and it's one that continues to cause challenges for installers and electricians. Thankfully, Adrian Hicks – technical director of trade-only home entertainment and home automation product distributor Habitech – is on hand to offer some tips to make HDMI distribution that little bit more straightforward.
David Davies ⋅ Apr 27, 2011
Until 2008, most of us were happy using component connectors – HDMI was yet to take off in a big way. We knew our way around three-coax cables, fault-finding was easy and – by and large – everyone was happy.
Then, at CEDIA UK in 2008, Sky rocked the boat in a big way by withdrawing all warehouse stock of Sky HD boxes with component, meaning that the only possible means of distribution was via HDMI.
This came as a shock to most residential installers, with rumours abounding regarding keys, encryption and compatibility issues. For example, was it possible to use converters back to component, or could these be 'blackballed' when a new Blu-ray player was installed?
By this point, most installers had already adopted video over CAT as the main structure of their cabling, with some using video cabling – and now HDMI was firmly in the mix.
The design of HDMI and HDCP (the software encryption behind it) was originally based around Blu-ray for sending video to a single display down a short cable. Plug the HDMI cable in and the screen and source exchange information on which formats of signal they support: this is referred to as Extended Device Identification Data (EDID) and typically includes display resolution and the audio format the display is able to accept.
The two devices then exchange agreed encryption keys, which the Blu-ray uses to encrypt the data; the display then decodes the information as a video signal and displays it. These keys are then re-exchanged typically every two seconds to prevent the encryption keys being learned over time. (It should be noted that this encryption system doesn't allow for whole-home setups – it's designed for two-box solutions.)
As installers, we want all our sources to be centrally located for distribution throughout the home, via the matrix in our system rack. We also need to route all this information around large houses. The fact is, a standard Category 1 HDMI cable will struggle to transmit the signal over five metres and, as it's almost impossible to terminate on site, any damage during the installation to the cable or connector renders the cable unusable.
The last couple of years have seen the introduction of numerous products designed to accommodate or work around the limits of the HDMI matrix. By and large, they perform three functions: splitting and matrix switching, facilitating multiple sources and displays; transmission over distance using inexpensive cables, easily installed and terminated; and converting to and from analogue video to accommodate existing video products.
The primary challenge here is fooling both sources and displays that they are in the typical (ie. geared-for-HDMI) two-box system. This process involves the high-speed generation of digital keys in both directions, and the negotiation and renegotiation of formats while also switching the signals.
In the case of one source being sent to multiple displays, this also raises the issue of the different capabilities of the displays. For instance, what happens if an end-user is watching a movie with surround sound in his cinema, and the kitchen TV is switched to the same source? The matrix will negotiate between the TV and the Blu-ray, but since the Blu-ray can only send one format of audio/video signal, the matrix will switch video to 720p, lowering the cinema's resolution and turning sound to stereo. It's therefore crucial that installers ensure that systems have a common format, ideally 1080p.
The issues discussed here are by no means the only problems associated with HDMI, but while it's fair to say that neither installers or distributors wanted to adopt HDMI – the learning curve has been steep! – they now have increasing access to a variety of high-spec solutions (including the Vision HD MX0808-310 8-by-8 DVI/HDMI true matrix, pictured). Use the correct components and working practices and you should have no problems producing a system that is able to deliver all the benefits of HDMI.
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Disney's portfolio of brands earns 116 Emmy Nominations.
With the acquisition of 21st Century Fox and its television networks, The Walt Disney Company suddenly had a lot more TV shows eligible for Emmy awards this year. And indeed the company has received 116 nominations. Walt Disney Television received 95 nominations, with FX receiving… Read More »Disney's portfolio of brands earns 116 Emmy Nominations.
Disney shuffles its movie release calendar in wake of Fox acquisition
The Walt Disney Studios has expanded to include the recent acquisition of the Fox film studios. With many more movies in production, this has required not unexpected changes to previously announced dates for films and a number of major additions. The new calendar has movies… Read More »Disney shuffles its movie release calendar in wake of Fox acquisition
Michelle Yeoh joins Avatar sequels
Superstar actor Michelle Yeoh is heading to Pandora to join the Avatar sequels as a scientist named Dr. Karina Mogue. The Avatar sequels are now officially part of the Disney family now that the purchase of 21st Century Fox has been completed "Michelle has always… Read More »Michelle Yeoh joins Avatar sequels
Four Fox properties that fit well with Disney Parks
It's official, The Walt Disney Company now owns much of the assets of the former 21st Century Fox (the new Fox Corp kept some of the sports, local TV stations, and national News organizations). With a purchase price of $71B, you can be certain Disney… Read More »Four Fox properties that fit well with Disney Parks
Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox to be finalized on March 20
We're one week away from the final steps in The Walt Disney Company's $71.3 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox. The mega-deal will close on March 20th, making Disney the biggest player in Hollywood. To make the deal official Disney has had to deal with… Read More »Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox to be finalized on March 20
CEO Bob Iger affirms that Disney will allow R-Rated Marvel films in the future
It's a big day for Deadpool fans. We know that Ryan Reynolds has said he would like to do a third Deadpool movie and today, during the Q1 2019 earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger affirmed that the unit of 21st Century Fox that is… Read More »CEO Bob Iger affirms that Disney will allow R-Rated Marvel films in the future
Disney reveals structure of its media networks post acquisition of 21st Century Fox
Are you ready Disney fans? The company is about to go through a huge growth spurt. The pending acquisition of 21st Century Fox means a lot of new characters and stories for The Walt Disney Company to leverage, and an entire studio of support personnel… Read More »Disney reveals structure of its media networks post acquisition of 21st Century Fox
Disney CEO announces acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets
21st Century Fox is down to one suitor, The Walt Disney Company, to purchase the majority of its assets as the Murdoch family looks to offload much of their media ownership. The expected $60 Billion deal in cash and stock could be announced as soon… Read More »Disney CEO announces acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets


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