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The 7 Best Stage Pianos Under $1,000 That Are Fantastic
In this article, we're going to provide you with 7 awesome stage pianos under $1,000 that we think are awesome values for the money. And to better help you, please take a moment to view the interactive guide below, which allows you to compare some of these pianos against one another.
Roland RD-88 PHA-4 Standard action, ZEN-Core sound engine
Nord Stage 3 OLED Display
Casio PX5S Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action II Keyboard
Nord Piano 5 Polyphony: 120 Notes (piano section), 46 Notes (sample synth section)
Yamaha YC88 128 Notes (AWM2/Organ), 128 Notes (FM)
Nord Grand Effects:
Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Vibe, Pan, Tremolo and more
Casio PX-560 5.3" Color Display
Finding the Right Digital Piano
Casio PX-5S
Korg Grandstage
Roland FP90
Other Notable Options
Korg D1
Yamaha P45
Yamaha DGX-660
Alesis Coda Pro
Casio PX-360
Conclusion: What Should I Buy?
In order to be self reliant, you will have had to invest in a digital stage piano. Unfortunately, these were not at all cheap, and were never really of a good enough quality to properly emulate the acoustic piano-playing and transpose it during live performance.
Luckily, the digital piano market today is a lot more diverse and affordable: meaning that even those of us on a budget are able to choose from a range of different models all capable of facilitating your live piano performance.
Before continuing with our assessment as to the best digital stage pianos under $1000 dollars, it is important to to distinguish the main differences between a normal Digital Piano, and a Stage Piano.
The first difference between the two comes with regards to the importance of portability. While a conventional digital piano will predominantly be bought for use at home, and is therefore likely to be heavier; a Stage Digital Piano is designed for the road, for the gigging musician; and therefore, needs to be able to be moved and transported with relevant ease.
The second difference between the two comes with regards to the importance of sound output. If you were looking to buy a digital piano for use at home, sound output will not have been a primary concern. So long as the speakers were able to output clear audio, the level at which it does so will probably not have been a major factor when buying a model (especially if you prefer playing through headphones or are conscious of noise-limitation).
This is certainly not the case with a stage piano, in fact: it means that audio output is one of the chief elements to consider before buying one. Stage Digital Pianos either need to be capable of outputting at high volumes, without also producing much in the way of distortion; or need to have options in terms of outputting sound to an external speaker or device – so that you are able to plugin to monitors, amps, or PA systems.
The touch and feel of a digital piano will always be an important factor, regardless as to whether you are playing live or not – however the weighting and number of keys may not be of paramount importance, depending on your needs. While I would always recommend choosing a digital piano that at least has weighted keys, it may be that you prefer a lighter touch whilst playing.
Provided a stage piano translates your performance into accurate live performance – the intricacies of the keys will not require so much analysis as they would if you were choosing a digital piano for the home, where you are much more likely to notice and appreciate the subtle nuances between different manufacturers key beds, and so on.
Other things to consider include the depth of sound-bank – what other instruments are you likely to want to use – and features such as chord sequencers, arpeggiators, and the ability to playback via MIDI.
The above features are traditionally more associated with keyboard players, however the two instruments (digital piano and keyboard) have come together over the years so as to almost fuse into one.
While the digital piano will have been built with acoustic piano emulation as the single most important element of its design – keyboards were instead produced for multi-tasking.
As such, keyboards would usually substitute a fully weighted 88-key keyboard for a host of difference voices, audio manipulation filters (think the ability to pitch-bend, or add tremolo), and added usability.
While there usually been effective hybrids available at the top-end of the market, recent years have seen more and more cross-over models available at a decent price – with keyboards being developed with more advanced keys, and digital pianos including ever more different features and functionality: the two instruments have almost become inseparable.
That being said, here are the stage pianos we'll be discussing today:
Korg Grandstage (bonus)
Roland FP-90 (bonus)
Let's begin with the Casio PX5S.
Now first, before we get to the sub-$1,000 pianos, I wanted to provide you with about three that will cost you $1,000 or more, but are really worthwhile instruments if you're willing to spend the extra cash.
The PX-5S stands at a similar price-point to the PX-360, but is both aesthetically and systematically different.
While the PX-360 was more aimed at the piano player, despite being functional in the other regards, the PX-5S is an instrument more aimed at keyboard players, and those whom enjoy manipulating and experimenting with different sounds.
The keys themselves are similar to the keys on the PX-360, being tri-sensored actioned, however are slightly inferior: with the lack of after-touch leaving you with a slight lack of nuance to your playing. The keys themselves are slightly lighter than most of the other models on this list, and do not feature any ebony and ivory texturing – so are much more in line with the playing performance once would expect from a traditional keyboard. That being said, the keys are weighted and graded, so are capable of decent piano playing.
What the PX-5S lacks in the piano playing department, however, it more than makes up in the rest of its additional features.
Around 370 preset and 350 user voices are available within the database, each of which can be layered on top of another in a 'hex layering system', which allows you to layer sounds over another, and playback different sounds depending on the velocity of your playing.
Arpeggios and chords can be sequenced, and you can apply a variety o foddering effects and modulators to each sound – including Reverb, pitch bends, chorus and wah.
Not only this, but layered sounds can be EQ'd and compressed, allowing you top create rich and unique tones and voices.
Weighing in at just 25 lbs, this is both a portable and complex keyboard, and is perfect for those of you looking to experiment with your sounds. While the weighted keys do not quite stack up against other models on this list, and may not be suitable for those of you seeking the best stage acoustic-piano playing experience, the host of additional features mean that this is not a keyboard to be trifled with.
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The Korg Grandstage is, quite simply, a beast of a digital stage piano. Designed with the gigging musician in mind, the Grandstage comes with multiple dynamic knobs that allow you to easily control the piano's sound and its ability (or its degree) to be expressive.
Using a 3-band EQ, Korg allows you to really shape your sound Layer/split to your hearts content.
The Grandstage comes with seven powerful sound engines, so you're really going to be getting your money's worth when it comes to to sound on this piano.
Housed inside this stage piano are great piano sounds, including the SGX-2 acoustic piano sound engine.
The Korg Grandstage sure ain't cheap—be prepared to shell out over $2,000. But as we all say with most things in life—you get what you pay for.
Roland has really been rocking it out with their stage pianos, and that excellence continues with the Roland FP-90. This piano provides you with an authentic feel, as it comes with a PHA-50 Keyboard, so you really get the sense that you're playing on a grand piano.
The four speakers on the FP90 are also going to provide you with richer sound that will come across as being far more detailed than you might be used to if you are more familiar with cheaper digital pianos.
This being a digital piano, be prepared for a large selection of different voices, including electric piano, synths, organs and strings.
And a digital stage piano, certainly in this era, wouldn't be worth much without Bluetooth wireless connectivity. And that's certainly the case with the FP-90, which allows you to connect your phone or tablet via Bluetooth to your piano. Once you do this, you'll be able to play along with music from your apps, affording you a more fun and interactive experience.
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Now, let's move onto a few other cheaper options that, while they all aren't necessarily stage pianos in the traditional sense, might function as more value options if you don't want to spend close to $2,000 for a new instrument.
Korg's Digital Pianos have offered some of the best value for money in recent years – with quality all but guaranteed. Despite this; Korg have no released a budget Stage Digital Piano in a while, with fans having to choose between the affordable, but limited Korg SP-280, and the advanced yet pricey SV-1. The recently released D1, however, offers a great middle ground between the two: giving you great acoustic piano emulation at a decent price.
The first thing to note about the D1 is its design. The Korg D1 is a sleek and smart piece of kit – with the 88-note key-bed set into an all black body, projecting both a smart and sleek appearance. The D1 is built for portability, and the compactness of design, alongside a weight of just 33lbs means you will be able to transport this about with relative ease.
This partially aided by the fact that the D1 does not include in-built speakers, so make sure that you have access to a good set of external speakers before considering buying. The Korg has a basic set of outputs, including ¼ stereo output: which means you should easily be able to plug this in to a venue's PA or amp setup.
Unfortunately, this Korg digital piano does not include USB out – so if you are considering hooking this up to your computer or another device, bear in mind that your will have to invest in a good MIDI-USB converter.
Bearing in mind that most newer models of Digital Piano, even amongst the budget market, do feature some kind of USB connectivity (whether wired or wireless), this is somewhat disappointing, however USB connectivity may not be a concern, depending on your needs.
The 88 RH3 keys built into the body are impressive, considering the relatively small foot-print of this instrument, and are the same keys included on the more expensive SV-1 stage digital piano.
The RH3 keys feature graded weighting, meaning the the lower keys are heavier than their counterparts at the top of the range, all in all making for an accurate piano-playing experience: capturing most of the nuances of acoustic piano-playing. The fact that Korg have managed to include the RH-3 set of keys in such an affordable and slim stage piano is impressive and means that the D1 is a good option for those of you looking for a solely piano based live experience.
The D1 features a range of different piano voices, and boasts a bank of 30 unique voices in total – including various electric piano and string sounds, which translate across at higher volumes to different quality. While the piano sampling is fine, some of the other sounds tend to lose some of their clarity when being performed, especially at higher volumes.
These sounds can be creatively changed through filters including reverb and brilliance, however there is no complex audio modulation built into this keyboard.
Overall, the D1 is a great all-rounder; offering a combination of good acoustic-piano emulation and portability. If you are looking to play piano on the roads, without caring fro all the frills and features of other more complex models, then this may be the instrument for you.
You can also read our Korg C1 Air review here.
Yamaha are well known amongst the music community as a safe pair of hands when it comes to digital pianos, and the P45 only adds to their reputation.
These keys are fully weighted, and feature hammer-action within the main body to really emulate the feeling of playing an acoustic piano: with the lower and upper ends of the keyboard graded. The velocity of the keys can be amended to your tastes – with 4 presents from heavy to soft to flip between; and the keys make little noise whilst being played. The quality of these keys is no surprise considering Yamaha's pedigree as a a reliable digital piano manufacturer.
The base piano sound has been captured superbly by Yamaha's audio engineering team, with the P-45 featuring Yamaha's AWM Dynamic Sampling technology – which, put simply, delivers high quality piano emulation through their range of different digital pianos.
This keyboard features perhaps the best quality simulate piano sound of all the keyboards featured in this list – and while the 64-note polyphony is not quite up there with the Casio PX-160: there are very few foreseeable situations where this might make a tangible difference.
The ability to layer sounds whilst playing is an added bonus, with the user able to create unique and lush sounds when combining voices.
The in-built speakers on the P45 are suitable for home use, but should not at all be considered for live performance – and therefore it is essential that you hook these up to external speakers or a PA system.
This Yamaha digital piano is approximately 11 ½ inches deep and is light enough to be carried by one person, which makes this keyboard extremely portable. The weight and size, coupled with a durable build quality; means that the P-45 is well-suited to the musician on the go, however I would still look to invest in a proper keyboard case if you are planning on hitting the road.
The P45 is another solid all rounder, and is essentially a cheaper stand in for the Korg B1 – offering a good set of keys built into a compact and slimline design. While not quite at the level of the B1, the P45 is good affordable alternative.
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The Yamaha DGX-660 contrasts greatly with the previous two models on this list – in terms of both its aesthetic, and portability. The DGX-660 is not a compact keyboard, weighing in at 61lbs, and with a depth of 17.5" – while this is classed a Stage Digital Piano you should bear in mind that this will not be the easiest instrument to transport, and will take around 20-30 minutes to assemble on its stand.
That being said – this is a smart and good-looking digital piano, available in a brushed wood and black finish that looks good and feels good.
The interface across the body of the instrument is rather cluttered, however this is mostly down to the huge array of features and voices available. The DGX-660 boasts well over 500 individual voicing, covering everything from piano, to drums, to guitar: meaning you really are spoilt for choice in terms of your choice of sound. Not only this, but all of these sounds can be modulated and changed through the application of different filters.
For example, there are almost 50 different reverbs you can apply to a single sound.
There are various different accompaniment styles (if that is your kind of thing), alongside different options and accessibility as to how you play along with said accompaniment.
All of these features are supported by the inclusion of an LCD screen, meaning you will not have to figure out too many complicated buttons presses in order to get the sound you desire.
The keys themselves are of a good quality, once again being bother weighted and grade – with the same bed of keys as the P-45. The touch sensitivity of the keys can be amended between Light-Medium-Heavy; which means, while the keys are still designed for the piano player rather than the keyboard player: you are still able to change the sensitivity to better suit your style. The keys do feel a bit plasticky, which is a shame: however, that is something you will find more often than not feature among models below $1000 – the black keys do have a matte finish, which does help recreate the contrast between them and the white keys to an extent.
The DGX-660 uses the Yamaha PURE CF sound engine, which produces deep and resonant acoustic piano sounds, with the sampling all taken from an advanced Yamaha Grand Piano. All of your playing will be translated well, with the piano sounding rich and vibrant.
The Yamaha DGX-660 is a great option for those of you willing to trade-off a measure of the portability, in favour of a deeper sound-bank. The piano playing experience on this keyboard is good and translate well into outputted audio – with the design choices made by Yamaha feeding into the acoustic piano-playing experience. While this sacrifices a great deal of its compactness, it more than makes up for this in all other areas.
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The Alesis Recital Pro is a decent budget stage piano – if you are not look
The first thing to mention about this keyboard is that the keys are not fully-weighted. This is not necessarily a bad thing – semi weighted keys are sometimes preferable for those playing live and still encourage the beginner to develop some sensitivity to velocity – however this is not the keyboard for those looking for budget emulation of a real acoustic piano.
The keyboard features 5 different voices, all sampled to a decent standard. These can be fleshed out by layering on top of one another, however the base piano sound does an adequate job, if not quite as nuanced as some of the other pianos on this list.
The Recital Pro really comes into its own when we consider its design, as almost tailor-made to be taken out on the road. Weighing in at only around 16lbs (possibly helped by the semi-weighted key), and with a simplified interface and low-profile build – this keyboard is certainly portable.
So, if you're looking for a compact and low-maintenance keyboard you can easily take with you to band practice – the Alessis Recital Pro is worth considering.
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The Alesis Coda-Pro is another option to consider if you are looking for a digital piano-keyboard hybrid.
This black digital piano features a full set of 88 weighted keys, offering a decent digital piano playing experience. It is worth nothing however that the keys are not graded, so the notes at the bottom of the scale will be no heavier than those at the top – however this could be considered a luxury feature, especially considering the keyboards lower price point.
The piano voicing is good, if not quite to the standards of the Korg and Yamaha models, however the Coda Pro does feature a further 20 voices, as well as various different tone and effect controls: enough to whet the appetite of those seeking to explore a host of different sounds.
The instrument itself is compact, with a depth of only 14", however weighs in at close to 30 lbs, so is by no means the lightest addition to this list, however should still be able to be carried by one person.
The Coda Pro is aesthetically one of my favorite models on this list – the smoothed deep black finish, combined with the rounded edges and contrasting orange interface result in an instrument that looks more like a high-end keyboard/synthesiser than a digital piano.
The Alesis Coda-Pro is a great alternative option if you are considering investing in a hybrid digital-piano/keyboard – offering a good trade off between price and functionality.
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The PX-360 is one of the more expensive cheaper models on this list – coming in at just under $1000, however this is a model in which you certainly get value for money.
Weighing in at 26 lbs, this is a slimline and portable keyboard, that can easily be transported and setup on your travels, and features ¼ stereo, midi control, USB output options – meaning this keyboard is versatile enough to meet your needs, whether you are looking to use a second keyboard, play through your computer, or just as a stage piano. Despite being so compact, however, this keyboard by no means suffers from a lack of quality in other departments as a result.
The 88 tri-sensor keys are fantastic, especially at the sub-$1000 category, and especially considering how light this keyboard is.
The three sensors built into the internal hammers below each key mean that the keys are able to pick up all the slightest nuances of your playing – including the ability to press the key more than once without having to release it.
The weight is well applied, and is graded from low to high. The keys themselves have been textured, also as to replicate the feel and friction you would get playing a real set of ebony and ivories – meaning you wont struggle with faster/more complicated playing, and you won't have to worry about fingers slipping from keys.
The Casio AIR system is one of the more advance piano processing systems around – it operates through the combination of fantastic digital piano sampling, and digital processing and manipulation of the sounds so as to create a piano sound that sounds both quality and organic.
Not only is the piano sound on this model fantastic, but the PX-360 also features around 500 unique tones and instruments to choose from, as well as various audio effects – all of which can be accessed through the colour LCD screen on the front of the body.
The PX-360 is an extremely capable digital piano, and will do a fantastic job no matter how or why you play keyboard. The piano-playing experience on this model is of the best quality you are likely to find for a Stage Piano at this price point: with fantastic feeling through the keys, and a top translation of this playing into piano sound. With 500 unique sounds to choose from, and its ability to be played via USB or MIDI – this is a versatile and capable instrument, made even more noteworthy because of its portability.
Despite being at the higher end of the price spectrum, this is a Stage Digital Piano that ticks most boxes when it comes to form and functionality.
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Having reviewed all of the above keyboards, I must say that the Yamaha PX-360 is my pick for the best keyboard under $1000. No matter whether you want to sue this instrument for accurate acoustic-piano emulation, or to experiment with your sound – the PX-360 is able to tick the majority of people's boxes. This is a perfect all-rounder, yet remains portable.
If you are warier of your budget, then the Korg D1 would be my choice, managing to offer an effective yet portable digital piano experience.
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On October 6, 01.00.02 MSK with the 45th site Baikonur Cosmodrome launch vehicle launched "Zenit-2SB" with the upper stage "DM-SLB" and the telecommunications spacecraft, "Intelsat-18."
Launch of a space rocket "Zenit-2SB" with the upper stage "DM-SLB" was held as usual. Spacecraft "Intelsat-18" was separated from the upper stage "DM-SLB" and was referred to the management of the customer.
Spacecraft "Intelsat-18" — telecommunications satellite C and Ku-bands for the provision of data services and video on the territory of North America, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific. Earlier launch scheduled for Wednesday morning, October 5, but at the request of Intelsat launch was postponed.


We all know the "classic survival scenario", right? When disaster strikes, everyone will bug out on foot through the woods. I saw a couple of documentaries about bugging out, and to my surprise, they both depicted the bugging out happening on warm, sunny, summer days.
The reality is, the actual catastrophe and the ensuing bug out are going to be nasty. It's going to be ugly. Although most of us understand this on an intellectual level, our brains still feed us idealized images of how it's gonna go down. Unfortunately, those images have nothing to do with reality. It could be raining, there could be bad guys on your tail, it could be freezing cold, or the sky could be full of Yellowstone's ash.
Let's not fall into this "fantasy of prepping" and keep our feet on the ground. A good way to do that is to see the impending disaster as war.
War is "nice", isn't it? You've got heroes, waving flags, acts of bravery, soldiers cheerfully marching, and women and children applauding and throwing flowers to pave their way. That's what most people see.
Now, do you think bugging out is any different? It may actually be worse because it's almost guaranteed that we'll all face forces grater than us. It could be armed soldiers, angry mobs, or the biggest hurricane you've ever seen and it ain't gonna be pretty.
the only thing that's certain in these types of scenarios is uncertainty.
Do you have the strength to bug out? Do you have the physical condition to do it? Please don't tell me you'll just bug in, that you have your bug out vehicle ready, or that you'll rely solely on your guns. The chances of being forced to run for the hills or to abandon your vehicle are there and you know it.
Are you in shape? And by "in shape" I don't mean like a Navy SEAL, but strong enough to be able to run, jump, lift heavy objects, pull someone from the water, or even fight off an attacker. All of these things, and a lot more or worse, can happen in a bug out. All of them require that you have some measurable level of strength.
Let's put my suspicions to the test, shall we?
I want to prove to you that you're not as ready as you think for a bug out and, to prove that, I challenge you to "take a hike". A real one, in fact. With a backpack on your back, out into the woods, of course.
I'm curious to see how long you'll last and, you might be surprised.
You don't want to do it? OK, I've got an easier test for you. The next time you do your shopping, instead of loading everything in bags and then into your car, put them all in a backpack and walk home. You'll soon see you're out of breath and feel an urgent need to take a break. And you'll be on a paved road, not on rough terrain.
You knew this was coming but you need to get into shape as much as you can. And please don't tell me it's a waste of time because you're too old or that you already have 4 guns to protect you. You can't afford to have blind spots in your preps, especially one so obvious as being out of shape.
It doesn't matter if you can't train to be the next Iron Man even if you wanted to. See your doctor and improve just a little bit week after week. In a couple of months, you're going to see a huge difference.
Start with something small, such as walking. This will save you gas money, too. Then move to running, doing some basic body-weight exercises at home, maybe even biking, or swimming. Hiking is another great way to work out while enjoying yourself in the middle of nature.
The truth is, there are dozens and dozens of exercises you can do to improve your strength, stamina, speed and flexibility and you don't have to do them all at once. You just have to try a few, stick to the ones you enjoy most, and take it from there.
If you don't like running, how about you do some rope skipping for cardio? It's not the same but if you enjoy it, go for it. The more exercises you try, the more of them you'll end up incorporating into your workout routine.
and you'll be stronger when you do your day-to-day activities such as working in your garden, carrying various things, even cleaning the house, or washing your car.
Look, I'm not trying to get you to do something you don't want to do. Heck, I'm a firm believer in everyone using their own noodle to figure out what's best for them. But I do ask that you listen to other preppers every once in a while and put their ideas to the test.
Go for a hike and see for yourself how long you can last with a fully-loaded backpack on your back. You might be surprised to learn the real truth about how prepared you are to bug out.
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Bring your beach glow home with these amazing hair colors.
We've all been there: You tell your hairdresser you want a few highlights, but somehow end up leaving the salon a full shade lighter—or worse, with dreaded 90s tiger stripes. The struggle to get natural-looking dimension is real, but luckily, this French technique makes it a lot easier to achieve a gorgeous glow.
Balayage is a huge hair trend that's here to stay. Instead of using old-school foils, the balayage process involves strategically painting highlights directly onto strands (balayage translates roughly to "to paint") in places that capture the light. The idea is to channel the natural highlights you had as a child for a subtle, sun-kissed touch.
Ready to embrace this hair trend? Check out the balayage hair ideas below that will make you feel like a beach babe all year around.
There's a reason why ash hair has become so popular: Sometimes a few touches of dusty color are all you need to freshen up your look. Who would have thought that gray undertones could be so vibrant? We love this gradual ash brown application by @tommyamazinghair.
Although balayage typically doesn't start at the root, placing one lighter piece or two at your crown adds major "wow" factor. To create this golden pop of color, @meltedbymish saturated the end of the strand for a standout style.
Many brunettes shy away from highlights in fear that they could make them appear blonde. But you don't have to go too light to get great dimension. We love what @andrewlovescolor did to make these chocolate brown locks shine.
Out with the dirty blonde, in with the bronde. This shade is the perfect blend of brunette depth with blonde highlights. It's a great option for brunettes who want to test the waters before going to the light side. Thanks @coloredbycaitlin for sharing this look with us.
Ice blonde hair has become increasingly popular for its sleek, cool aesthetic. These long blonde locks by @thesalteblond glisten like melting ice. Bring the chill with this frosty style.
These caramel ribbons look better than the inside of a Twix. We love how @_nicolasrodrigues_ created rich dimension on this brunette.
Super light blonde accents on dark brunette strands are everything. This mocha-inspired look by @hairby_chrissy effortlessly blends the contrasting tones. Whispers of blonde add just enough oomph to revamp your look.
We are loving these golden curls on @frizzybri. She is giving us major goddess vibes with her natural glow.


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Vacation Bible school listing for the coming week ... and beyond
Published: Fri, June 13, 2014 12:00 AM Updated: Fri, June 13, 2014 6:25 PM
The weekly Vacation Bible school did not get in the print edition of Saturday's
(June 14) paper so I'm sharing it via the blog with the hope that those wondering which churches are offering the traditional summer Bible school events will see it.
Bible school events are scheduled as follows. Activities are free unless otherwise noted.
"Vacation Bible School," hosted by First Baptist Church of Edmond, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14 ,at several parks in Edmond: Oak Ridge Estates Park, S Vista Lane and Center Lane; Meadow Lakes Park, Meadow Lake Drive and Winding Lane; and Ted Anderson Park, 2405 S Rankin. Information: www. FBC Edmond.org.
"Weird Animals: Where Jesus' Love Is One of a Kind," 6 to 8:30 Sunday through Wednesday, June 15-18, First Baptist Church of Bethany, 3800 N Mueller, Bethany. Geared for ages prekindergarten through fifth grade. Information: 789-3312 or www. fbc bethany.com.
"Jungle Safari: Where Kids Explore the Nature of God," 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, June 16-19, First United Methodist Church of Edmond, 305 E Hurd. Information: 341-0107.
"Esther: Be Brave," 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, June 17-19, Memorial Road Church of Christ, 2221 E Memorial Road. Open house, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18. Geared for age 3 to fifth grade. Information: 478-0166 or www. mrcc.org.
"Workshop of Wonders," 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 22-26, Village United Methodist Church, 2501 W Britton Road. Snack supper will begin at 5:30 p.m. Geared for children age 3 through fifth grade. Information: 751-8116; (CQ)www. village methodist.org.
Agency D3: Discover, Decide, Defend," 9 a.m. to noon June 23-27, Quail Springs Baptist Church, 14613 N May. Geared for prekindergarten (must by age 5 by Sept. 1) through fifth grade. Information: (CQ) www. qsbc.org.
"Wilderness Escape," 9 a.m. to noon June 23-26, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 222 NW 15, Geared for age 3 to fifth grade. Information: Susan (CQ) Easttom, 609-1036.
"Faith Expedition," 9 to 11:45 a.m. June 23-27, Heritage Presbyterian Church, 14500 N Western, Edmond. Geared for prekindergarten through fifth grade. Information: 752-2270.
"Gangway to Galilee," 8:30 a.m. to noon, June 23-27, First Lutheran Church of Oklahoma City, 1300 N Robinson. A VBS Summer Fest from 1 to 4 p.m. June 22 will kick off the Bible school activities. (CQ)www. first lutheran okc.org.
"Son Treasure Island," 9 a.m. to noon June 23-27, St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 3939 W Tecumseh Road, Norman. Geared for prekindergarten through fifth grade. Cost: $25 for first child; $20 each additional child. Information: 366-7676.
"Agency D3: Discover, Decide, Defend," 9 a.m. to noon June 23-27, Exchange Avenue Baptist Church, 1312 S Pennsylvania. Geared for kindergarten through fifth grade. Information: 232-2551.
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Main page / Products / Intruder Alarms / ABAX Two way wireless system / Detectors for perimeter protection /
AOCD-250
outdoor dual-tech curtain detectors
AGATE/AOCD-250
The alarm system is designed to protect the entire premises i.e. the building interior and the surrounding area. Security at the boundary between these two areas and along the fence of the plot is provided by curtain detectors, which belong to the group of perimeter protection devices.
Detector applications in
residential, business and industrial buildings:
protection of building along its outer wall
protection along the property fence
protection of entrance gate or garage door
outdoor and indoor protection of balcony / terrace / ordinary windows
detection of entry into protected zone
protection allowing for passage of pets
The compact and slim enclosures of the	AGATE and AOCD-250 curtain detectors contain advanced technological solutions which enable a virtual wall to be created both outside of the protected buildings as well as in their interiors. The first of them is a wired device, so it can be part of any security alarm system. The other one is a wireless detector, designed to work as part of the ABAX two-way wireless system.
Detector construction
tamper switch 24 GHz microwave sensor active IR anti-masking manual sensitivity control PIR sensor
Enclosures of the detectors are made of a combination of polycarbonate and thermoplastic elastomer using two-component injection technology. The thus obtained design is IP54 rated, which makes the detectors suitable for outdoor applications as well.
The enclosure also contains elements which increase resistance of the device to mechanical impact. They include e.g. a special recess for the lens to protect it from being forced in, either accidentally or intentionally. Dual tamper protection against opening the enclosure and prying the device away from the wall is also applied. The protection is implemented using a contact on the electronics board and a tamper element on the back panel of the detector enclosure.
AGATE and AOCD-250 are provided with two detection circuits, infrared and microware, whose sensitivity can be independently and smoothly controlled. Thus, they can be adjusted both to the function performed by the device, as well as to the characteristics of the protected premises and its users' needs.
The detectors have a detection angle of 10° and an operating range of 14 m. At that distance, the emitted beam has a width of approx. 1 m.
Resistance to adverse weather conditions and temperature changes
The dual technology of detection combined with the detector algorithm of auto-tuning to environmental conditions provides high immunity of these devices to false alarms. Therefore, they offer stable operation in harsh weather conditions, such as rain, snow, fog, intense insolation and strong gusts of air. Additionally, the devices feature high mechanical strength and resistance to UV radiation, hence their appearance remains unchanged for many years.
The curtain detectors offer correct operation in a wide temperature range from -40°C to +55°C. Ambient temperature changes are automatically compensated.
For standard applications, we recommend installing the detector at a height of 2.4 m, with the lens facing down. This height may be different, however, if the device is to be used e.g. for protection of a window or gate.
The detector can be installed either directly on a flat surface or using a dedicated bracket that allows installation of the device at a constant angle of 90°. The second option is especially useful when securing a portion of the building wall with many windows. When installing the detector inside the building, you can also use other brackets offered by SATEL.
The detector can also be used to detect an entry into the protected zone which is not secured in any other way (e.g. separated by a wall, closed doors, etc.). Alternatively, the device can be installed low and, additionally, turned. Such a solution will provide protection and, at the same time, create a gap to allow, for example, a small dog to freely move around.
INDOOR PROTECTION
Design of the AGATE detector meets the EN 50131-2-4 standard requirements for Grade 3. Therefore, the device can be used to secure the premises particularly vulnerable to burglary, which require a high degree of protection, including the jewelry shops and interiors of public buildings.
According to EN 50131-2-4, active anti-masking function is implemented in the AGATE detector infrared circuit, which provides advanced protection against, for example:
covering with fixed obstacles, including those that poorly reflect light like black and matt
covering with sticky transparent material, e.g. a film or adhesive tape
painting over with masking material, like paint or clear varnish, using retroreflective technology.
With the active IR anti-masking function, all attempts to tamper with the device will be detected immediately, appropriate information being passed to the control panel. Depending on the system configuration, notification of the situation may be sent to the user, installer, security agency or a relevant department, e.g. police.
The AGATE detector lens is secured by a retro reflector of transparent polycarbonate. Any attempt to cover it with masking material will change the refraction angle of IR rays, which will be immediately detected and signaled by the detector.
CURTAIN PROTECTION
AOCD-250 is a curtain detector designed to work as part of the ABAX two-way wireless system. It is supported by the ACU-120 and ACU-270 controllers, ARU-100 radio signal repeater and INTEGRA 128-WRL control panel. Owing to its efficient energy management, the detector can work up to 3 years without having to replace the battery. Importantly, the battery status is continuously monitored and, on detecting low voltage, the detector will sent appropriate information to the control panel.
Summary of features and characteristics
AGATE AOCD-250
Two detection circuits: PIR+MW + +
Active IR anti-masking implemented in indoor applications + −
Splash-proof enclosure, IP54 rated + +
Tamper protection (against opening and removal) + +
Reinforced polycarbonate enclosure + +
Digital temperature compensation for correct detector operation in temperature range from -40°C to +55°C + +
Tri-color LED + +
Working as part of ABAX wireless system − +
Can work in adverse weather conditions (rain, snow, fog, strong wind) + +
Auto-tuning algorithm for high immunity to false alarms + +
Configuration of detection circuit sensitivity by using PCB potentiometers + −
Remote configuration of detection circuit sensitivity from DLOADX program − +
Optional increasing of the beams density by mounting the AOCD-CL cover with the Fresnel lens + +
Low current consumption + +
Dedicated angle-type bracket (90°) + +
Optional installation without any additional bracket + +
AOCD-250 is an outdoor curtain motion detector which belongs to the group of perimeter protection devices. It is designed to work as part of the two-way wireless ABAX system. It is ideally suited for use both on the outside of the protected building, and in the interiors where difficult or specific environmental conditions prevail (in halls, shelters, sheds etc.). The AOCD-250 detector has two motion detection circuits ‒ PIR and MW. The dual technology, in conjunction with the algorithm of detector auto-tuning to the environmental conditions, provides high immunity to false alarms and hence stable operation in harsh weather conditions, such as rain, snow, sunshine and strong gusts of wind. The device offers correct performance in a wide range of temperatures from -40°C to +55°C, with the ambient temperature changes being automatically compensated.
The AOCD-250 curtain detector is characterized by a narrow detection angle of only 10 degrees and a range of 14 m. At that distance, the emitted beam (curtain) has a width of approx. 1 m. It is possible to install an accessory enclosure cover with the Fresnel lens AOCD-CL, which has an increased beam density and offers a maximum detection range of 10 m. Sensitivity of the detection circuits is configured remotely by using the DLOADX program. Because of the efficient energy management, the detector can operate for a long time ‒ up to three years ‒ without battery replacement.
What is also unique is the device enclosure, which is made using the two-component injection molding technology. The thus received splash-proof, IP54 rated design protects the AOCD-250 electronics against harmful atmospheric phenomena. In addition, the detector enclosure has high mechanical strength and is resistant to UV radiation.
Design of the AOCD-250 detector enables it to be mounted directly on a flat surface. The detector can also be mounted using a dedicated angle bracket (at fixed 90° inclination angle). When installing the detector inside the building, you can also use adjustable brackets such as BRACKET A oraz BRACKET B.
The AOCD-250 detector curtain meets the EN 50131 Grade 2 security requirements.
two detection circuits: PIR and microwave
splash-proof polycarbonate enclosure, IP54 rated
tamper protection against opening and removal from mounting surface
remote configuration of detection circuit sensitivity from DLOADX program
can be installed directly on flat surface or by using dedicated angle bracket
power source: 3 V CR123A lithium battery
AGATE / AOCD-250
aocd-250_en.pdf
Battery working time (in years)
Detected target velocity
0,3...3 m/s
-40...+55 °C
Recommended mounting height
Maximum humidity
93±3%
Operating frequency band
868,0 ÷ 868,6 MHz
Radio communication range (in open area)
up to 500 m
CR123A 3V
Standby current consumption
35 µA
Environmental class according to EN50130-5
IIIa
Complied with standards
EN50131-1, EN50130-4, EN50130-5
24,125 GHz
Warm-up period
Security grade (detector mounted directly to the wall)


This Cariboo Connector project stretches from the Williams Lake I.R. to Lexington Road.
Construction was delayed by the 2017 Cariboo wildfires. The project is now scheduled for completion in Spring 2019.
Provide a product that will meet the needs and expectations of the users and the local community.
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Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
High School: Elder High School
Career Goal: I would like to become a 3D animator.
About: I am majoring in Media Arts and Science, with a specialization in 3D Graphics and Animation. I'm originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, and am a sophomore at IUPUI.
What originally drew me to IUPUI was the wonderful and innovative Media Arts and Science program we have, and the number of amazing resources and facilities on campus. But what really separated IUPUI from other colleges was the amazing community in Luddy Indianapolis. The relationship between the faculty and the students, and the sense of unity among the students, was what really made me choose to come to IUPUI.
As a student, I'm currently involved at IUPUI as a tutor, and am involved in my residence hall's student government. I also plan on joining the IUPUI JagBand, a pep band that attends IUPUI athletic events. I also am involved with the first-ever Luddy Indianapolis podcast, "Coffee and Computers" which you can check out on Spotify or other major streaming platforms!


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The Walking Dead Returns Feb 10 | Marathons Precede Premiere
By Cassie Sommers | Jan 23, 2013
The second half of The Walking Dead, Season 3, premieres on Feb 10, 2013.
AMC will be airing two The Walking Dead marathons prior to the premiere episode at 9pm ET.
The first marathon is this weekend. It begins with the first episode of the series, Days Gone Bye, on Feb 3 at 3:30pm and will include the entire first season (6 episodes).
The first season is then repeated starting at 10pm on Feb 3.
The second marathon is the following weekend and leads up to the premiere of the second half of season 3.
On February 9, at 10am, the marathon picks back up with the second season (13 episodes) beginning with What Lies Ahead. The second season is repeated starting 11:30pm that evening.
The second season wraps up at 1pm on February 10. Season 3 begins immediately afterwards, with Seed, and runs from 1pm to 9pm.
At 9pm, the 9th episode of season 3, The Suicide King, premieres.
Here at CP we have had a lot of readers looking for when the first half of season 3 will appear on Netflix. We have been following announcements out of Netflix closely and at this time, there is no indication they will release the half season any time soon.
If previous patterns hold, The Walking Dead Season 3 won't hit Netflix until about two weeks before season 4 premieres.
We also don't have any indication that AMC will be releasing any webisodes before the second half of season 3 premieres – but we'd certainly love to see some!
Dying to watch the next new TWD episode, The Suicide King? Who… or what.. do you think the title refer to?
Leave your thoughts below!
Cassie Sommers
Cassie is back! One of our founding writers, Cassie has returned to write for NFS after taking some time off to travel across Asia. Cassie has a BS in Journalism and loves all things entertainment. If it has to do with games, movies, tv, or travel, she's on it.
Nanja Murthy
omg awsome cant wait cmon season3.
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I can't wait for the walking dead!
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Review & Outlook
Scott Walker's Subsidy Blowback
After his Foxxconn deal, the line for corporate handouts is growing.
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker arrives at an event held to announce Foxconn's plan to purchase an office building from Northwestern Mutual, Milwaukee, Feb. 6.
Feb. 8, 2018 7:17 pm ET
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker thought he had a big political and economic winner last year when he promised Foxconn nearly $3 billion in state aid to build a plant in Racine to make its LCD computer screens. That's a lot of money for one employer, and it may soon cost taxpayers even more as politicians bid up corporate subsidies.
Kimberly-Clark announced last week that it plans to close two paper factories in the Fox River Valley that employ 600 workers. The region's third largest employer is undertaking a global restructuring and plans to shed 5,000 jobs worldwide.
Enter Mr. Walker, who doesn't want to be perceived as doing nothing for Kimberly-Clark workers as he runs for re-election. His Democratic challengers have attacked the deal for Foxconn, which is based in Taiwan and is a major Apple supplier, and you can see why. The state Legislative Fiscal Bureau has projected that the state won't recoup its investment until 2043 even if the manufacturer creates a promised 13,000 jobs and local employers add another 22,000.
And now local politicians and state legislators are demanding that the Governor provide equally generous treatment to Kimberly-Clark. "Surely, if we can muster $3 billion for a foreign company like Foxconn, we can spare a fraction for a Wisconsin industry," Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson, a Democrat, said this week.
Mr. Walker has suggested beefing up tax credits for employers who promise to retain jobs in the state, but this is a no-win game. Ask former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, who spent hundreds of millions to prevent Sears and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange from leaving his state. This spurred other companies to issue exit threats, and now Sears is cutting hundreds of jobs at its Chicago corporate headquarters anyway.


Systems and network managers — combat potentially costly security threats with advice from renowned SANS security lecturer Ed Skoudis.
The summer of 2002 was a rough one for the security of Microsoft's flagship browser product, Internet Explorer. Some of these problems were caused by Active Scripting support in the browser itself. Active Scripting helps to paint pretty web pages, but can also be used by attackers to steal cookies or execute arbitrary commands on your browser if you surf to an evil web site. To help avoid problems, make sure you apply the latest patches to your browsers! Additionally, you should disable active scripting support in the browser by selecting Tools‡Internet Options‡Security‡Internet Zone. Then, click on "Custom Level," and scroll down to Scripting‡Active Scripting. Select "Disable". Of course, this setting will impair your ability to view some web sites, but will greatly improve your security. Another option is to choose "Prompt" instead of "Disable", so you get a say-so regarding whether a site can push Active Scripts to your browser.
Worried about someone stealing the credit card number you use for online purchases? Under government regulations in the United States, you are only responsible for a maximum of US $50.00 for fraudulent purchases, and most banks will waive even that minimum if your card is stolen. Still, a stolen card can be a huge hassle. Suppose you are traveling, and are reliant on a single credit card for a rental car, hotel bills, and meals. If that card gets stolen, you are hosed! Therefore, get a separate credit card to use exclusively for on-line purchases. Monitor the bills for that card more closely, and don't rely on it for real-world purchases. That way, if someone steals your on-line card while you are traveling, you'll still have your real-world card available for transactions without interrupting your trip.
All kinds of strange, twisted web sites may be linking to your organization's web sites. To find out who is linking to your site, use either Google or AltaVista and search for "link:[your URL]". For example, to see who is linking to www.counterhack.net, search on "link:http://www.counterhack.net". You may find very interesting links, such as vendors advertising your use of their products or even companies claiming that they partner with you. If you discover someone linking to your site who shouldn't be, have your lawyers send them a letter asking them to remove the link. Remember, we do have free speech, so you cannot force them to remove a link unless they are lying about your organization, violating your Intellectual Property rights, or threatening physical harm against your organization.
Sadly, if you do a great job and prevent major attacks, it is possible that your security team will be invisible to management. If management isn't aware of what your security team is accomplishing, your funding will get slashed, lowering your overall security stance. To prevent such problems, create a monthly management summary for the management sponsors of your security team. The summary should be at most one page long (management doesn't have time to read more). It should summarize what your team has accomplished, such as major attacks you've thwarted. If you have nothing to report for your own team, include summaries of attacks against other organizations and describe what you have done to lower the possibility of such attacks in your environment. Finally, put the management summaries on red or orange paper to grab attention. It sounds silly, but it really works!
Conduct periodic vulnerability scans of your own network to find holes before the bad guys do. Because new vulnerabilities are constantly being discovered, you should run a scan at least every three months (quarterly), or more often if you have the resources to do so. One of the best tools for running these scans is the free, open source Nessus tool (www.nessus.org), which runs on UNIX platforms such as Linux and Solaris. You could also use commercial tools, such as the ISS Internet Scanner at http://www.iss.net. Additionally, you could subscribe to services that automatically scan your network on a regular basis, such as Qualys (www.qualys.com), Foundstone's FoundScan (www.foundstone.com), and Vigilante (www.vigilante.com).
Be sure to check back here each business day for a new security tip!


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La prima stagione della serie televisiva Origin, composta da 10 episodi, è stata interamente distribuita su YouTube Premium il 14 novembre 2018, in tutti i paesi in cui è disponibile; in Italia è stata pubblicata in lingua originale sottotitolata.

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The Senior Citizen's Division of the City's Recreation Department is housed in the Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center. It operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A variety of programs and services are available for senior citizens 55 years of age and older.
The Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center is a multi-purpose facility under the administration of the City's Recreation Department. It operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. which fluctuates with seasonal activities. This facility provides educational, cultural, social and recreational programs for City residents from age 3 and up.These programs include bilingual education, braille independent living, child day care, family health care, inter-generational programs and senior citizen services.
Pre-registration is required for participation in the various services and activities sponsored by the City. For additional information and/or registration call (310) 605-5688.


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Current Affairs – July, 2015
Latest Current Affairs July, 2015 with Current Affairs, news summary on current events of National and International importance of July, 2015 for Banking, SSC, CLAT, UPSC, State PCS, IBPS, Railways and other Competitive Examinations.
PDF Compilation of these updates can be downloaded from This Link
RBS to sell private banking business in India to Sanctum Wealth
On 29 July, the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has decided to sell its private banking business in India to Sanctum Wealth Management, in line of its prior decision to exit the Indian market.
Britain's largest public bank Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has signed a non-binding framework agreement with Sanctum Wealth Management, which is a start up firm set by Shiv Gupta. He is also the present managing director of RBS' private banking operations in India.
RBS has four private banking offices in India located in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai.
The reason behind this decision is to formulate RBS into a stronger, more sustainable and simpler business for its aim to consolidate its business in the UK and Western Europe.
Note: RBS's net balance sheet revealed at the end of December 2014 showed that its operations in India has fell by 1.7 billion Euros to 2.0 billion Euros due to reductions in corporate lending for the sectors like mining & metals, oil & gas and to banks.
Month: Current Affairs – July, 2015 Categories: Business, Economy & Banking
Tags: Banking • RBS • Sanctum
Debjani Ghosh takes charge as new MAIT President
Debjani Ghosh took charge as new president of MAIT (the Manufacturers' Association for Information Technology), the apex body of India's Information technology hardware industry.
Ghosh is the first woman President of MAIT since its inception 32 years ago. She is vice-president sales and marketing group and managing director of Intel Corporation, South Asia and will succeed Amar Babu the chief operation officer at Lenovo for Asia Pacific and chairman of Lenovo India.
She is working with Intel for more than 19 years and has played a key role in setting up Intel's education programme for the Asia Pacific region. She was among the 25 Most Powerful Women by Fortune India in 2013.
Gosh also chairs the IT Committee at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
About MAIT:
MAIT was set up in 1982, is the top most IT hardware body in India which is associated with Hardware design, training and research and development of IT hardware sector. It is dedicated to develop competitiveness in Indian IT industries to present itself in global market. It promotes and strengthens the practice and the role of information Technology for economic development of the country.
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import java.io.File;
import java.io.IOException;

import org.apache.ivy.core.IvyPatternHelper;
import org.apache.ivy.core.module.descriptor.DefaultArtifact;
import org.apache.ivy.core.module.descriptor.ModuleDescriptor;
import org.apache.ivy.plugins.parser.xml.XmlModuleDescriptorWriter;
import org.apache.ivy.util.Message;

public class RepositoryAnalyser {
    public void analyse(String pattern, DependencyAnalyser depAnalyser) {
        JarModuleFinder finder = new JarModuleFinder(pattern);
        ModuleDescriptor[] mds = depAnalyser.analyze(finder.findJarModules());
        Message.info("found " + mds.length + " modules");
        for (int i = 0; i < mds.length; i++) {
            File ivyFile = new File(IvyPatternHelper.substitute(pattern, DefaultArtifact
                    .newIvyArtifact(mds[i].getModuleRevisionId(), mds[i].getPublicationDate())));
            try {
                Message.info("generating " + ivyFile);
                XmlModuleDescriptorWriter.write(mds[i], ivyFile);
            } catch (IOException e) {
                // TODO Auto-generated catch block
                e.printStackTrace();
            }
        }
    }

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        if (args.length != 2) {
            System.out.println(
                "usage: ivyanalyser path/to/jarjar.jar absolute-ivy-repository-pattern");
            return;
        }
        String jarjarLocation = args[0];
        String pattern = args[1];

        JarJarDependencyAnalyser a = new JarJarDependencyAnalyser(new File(jarjarLocation));
        new RepositoryAnalyser().analyse(pattern, a);
    }
}

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INTERNAL PARTY DEMOCRACY AND POLITICAL STABILITY IN NIGERIA( A CASE STUDY OF PDP IMO STATE BETWEEN 2007 AND 2016)
The study examined internal party democracy and political stability in Nigeria, a case study of PDP Imo state between 2007 and 2016. Documentary method of data collection was adopted. Qualitative description method based on content analysis was used as a method of data analysis. This work is predicted on the theoretical framework of elite power theory propounded by Vilfredo Pareto. The study found out that the activities of godfatherism in Imo state PDP has led to violence and electoral irregularities. It also found out that the lack of clear cut politics and candidate selection resulted to the decamping of PDP members to APC in Imo state. Finally the study recommended that political parties should embrace and encourage the practice of internal democracy as by so doing would reduce the activities of the party elites (godfathers) within the party and also ensure democratic consolidation.
Title page i
Certification ii
Approval Page iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Table of Contents vi
Abstract ix
CHAPTER ONE – INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 5
1.3 Research Questions 6
1.4 Objective of the Study 7
1.5 Significance of the Study 7
1.6 Hypothesis 8
CHAPTER TWO – REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Internal Party Democracy 9
2.2 Political stability in Nigeria 17
2.3 Gap in Literature 21
CHAPTER THREE – THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK AND
METHODOLOGY 23
3.1 Theoretical Framework 23
3.2 Research Design 26
3.3 Method of data collection 26
3.4 Method of data analysis 27
CHAPTER FOUR – DATA ANALYSIS AND TESTING OF HYPOTHESIS
4.1 The Lack of Internal Party Democracy has led to Intra-Party Conflicts in Imo state 2007-2016 30
4.1.1 Introduction 30
4.1.2 Lackof Intra-party conflicts in Nigeria 30
4.1.2 Causes of Lack of Internal Democracy 33
4.1.4. Intra-Party Conflicts in PDP, Imo state 34
4.1.4.1 History of Intra-Party Conflicts in Nigeria 34
4.1.4.2 Intra Party Conflict in PDP in Imo state 37
4.1.5 Brief history of Electoral Violence and Irregularities in Nigeria's 4th Republic 38
4.1.5.1 Electoral Violence and Irregularities in PDP Primary Elections in Imo State 43
4.2 The absence of internal party democracy and defect of PDP Gubernatorial elections in Imo state 2007-2016 45
4.2.2 Historyand Emergence of Godfatherism in Nigerian Politics 45
4.2.2.1Godfatherism in Imo state politics 53
4.2.2.2 Impact of godfatherism on democratic governance 56
4.2.3 Decamping of PDP party members to APC 58
4.2.4 Insensitivity to Supporters by PDP 59
4.2.5 Inability to control its stalwarts 60
CHAPTER FIVE – SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary of Findings 62
5.2 Conclusion 64
5.3 Recommendations 67
There is no universal definition of the concept of intraparty democracy (internal party democracy), although many scholars agreed on some basic principles of electivity, accountability, transparency, inclusivity, participation, and representation.( Jeroen 2011) "Internal party democracy means that the party's should be formed "bottom-up" and that the internal distribution of power should be marked by dispersion at different levels, bodies and individuals rather than by the concentration in one organ".Cular(2004) Unlike most definitions of democracy at the level of political system, the definition of internal party democracy does not mean a state that can be distinguished from other forms of internal party order. It is rather about the scale by which we can measure the extent to which a party is democratically organized and eventually compare among other parties.
According to Salih (2006) internal party democracy "Implies support for the general interest of the party membership, the public and the state. It means that party structure and organisation are participatory and inclusive, essentially vehicles for the exercise of nascent democratic leadership and values". There are two identified essential instrumental elements of intra-party democracy. The first group involves the organisation of free, fair and regular elections of internal positions as well as candidates for the representative bodies. While the second group involves equal and open participation of entire members and members' group in such a way that interest are more or less equally represented. It is imperative to analyze actual practice by political parties in order to determine whether they adhere to the practice of internal democracy. Three levels of observations are determinable for the purposes of this analysis. These are legal requirements, party regulations, and actual practice. In Nigeria, these analyses will be carried out with reference to the Electoral Act 2010, (as amended), the Constitutions of the political parties and the actual conducts of the political parties during their various parties primaries conducted prior to the April 2011 general elections.
Political parties are one of the institutions that are carriers of democratic principles in any organised society. Thus, there are a number of 'institutional guarantees' that parties have to fulfil if they were to effectively meet what is expected of them in a democracy. One of such institutional requirements is internal (intra-party) democracy. As Magolowondo (n.d) points out, this very important institutional dimension is lacking in many political parties, particularly in emerging democracies. But the question is, what is Internal Democracy? Drawing on Scarrow (2004) study on 'Political Parties and Democracy in theoretical and practical perspectives; Implementing intra-party democracy', internal democracy is a very broad term describing a wide range of methods for including party members in intra-party deliberation and decisionmaking. It is democracy within the party and the extent to which a party subscribes to and abides by the basic and universal democratic tenets.
As Tyoden (1994) argues, hardly is a political system adjudged democratic without the central placement of political parties in its political process. This is because political parties are the major vehicles for the expression of an essential feature of the democratic process. In this case, however, inter and intra party relationships are vital because they determine the health and resilience of the party system and by extension the fate of democracy and the nature of the political system itself. In similar vein, Mersel (2006) asserts that various democracies in recent times have faced the problem of nondemocratic political parties, a situation where most parties only focus on external activities, neglecting internal planning and organisation. He argues that in determining whether a political party is nondemocratic, attention should be given to party's goals and practices. This is so because some parties often ignore essential elements such as their internal structures.
Internal party democracy aims at developing more democratic, transparent and effective political parties. It identifies specific challenges in the internal management and functioning of parties and party systems. These include; candidate selection, leadership selection, policy making, membership relations, gender discrimination and party funding. From this outcome-oriented perspective, parties' organizational structures should be judged above all in terms of how well they help the parties choose policies and personnel that reflect the preferences of their broader electorates. Another important effect of intra-party democracy in line with the assertion of Gosnell (1968) is that it provides necessary vertical linkages between different deliberating spheres and horizontal linkage between competing issues. The elements which are instrumental to intra-party democracy cannot be over-emphasized in having effective and working internal democracy. First and foremost, it involves in organizing free, fair and periodic elections of internal positions, as well as candidates for representative bodies. The second entails equal and open participation of all members and member groups in such a way that interests are equally represented.
The interplay between parties and democracies should reflect the parties' adherence not only to democratic goals and actions but also to internal democratic structures (Mersel, 2006). Internal democracy aims at developing more democratic, transparent and effective political parties. It identifies specific challenges in the internal management and functioning of parties and party systems. These include: candidate selection, leadership selection, policy making, membership relations, gender, minorities, youth and party funding. It is in light of the above that the present attempts to investigate the internal party democracy and political stability in Nigeria, a case studyPDP Imo state between 2007 and 2016.
Maintenance of internal democracy, through the process of selecting candidates among political parties in Nigeria, particularly in the People"s Democratic Party has remained a vexed issue (Akubo & Umoru, 2014). Consequently, After decades long colonial rule and military rule it was expected that the new democratic dispensation would create an avenue for the maximization an true embracing of democracy and it's principles in the country.
The trend remains an overt reliance on structures of political parties to aid in the achievement of such democracy; since political parties are dividends and makers of democracies, it is expected of them to not only aid in achieving the needed democracy in the country, but also ensure that they maintain democratic principles within themselves. In essence, political parties were seen as the purveyors of the democracy, because they themselves exude democratic principles among members. Hence, the achievement of these roles is largely hinged on the capability of the party to foster internal unity, relations, democracy and cohesion. However, although these political parties theoretically befit constitutional qualities and prospects ascribed to them, enhancing internal democracy remained a herculean task in practice; they have been bereft of proper adherence to their respective constitutional party structures, particularly in the process of selecting candidates and conducting its primaries.
Such discrepancy has sparked odious high level of instability that has enveloped the system over the decades. Necessitating the need to identify and explain some of the constraints of Nigerian parties towards promoting political stability and upholding the democratic principles internally and externally.
The following research questions were formulated:
How has the lack of internal party democracy contributed to the intra party conflict in Imo state PDP between 2007 and 2016?
How has the absence of internal party democracy accounted for the defeat of the PDP at the polls during gubernatorial elections in Imo State between 2007 and 2016?
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Q: interesting set of integrals When integrating functions $\dfrac {\sin x}{\sin x}$, as well as $\dfrac {\sin3x}{\sin x}$ , $\dfrac {\sin 5x}{\sin x}$, $\dfrac {\sin 7x}{\sin x}$ etc. on interval from $0$ to $\dfrac {\pi}{2}$, the answer turns out to be $\dfrac {\pi}{2}$. How can this be proven?

A: Hint:
$$1+2 \cos{2 x} + 2 \cos{4 x} + \ldots+2 \cos{2 n x} = \frac{\sin{(2 n+1) x}}{\sin{x}} $$

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\begin{align}
&\bbox[5px,#ffd]{\left.\int_{0}^{\pi/2}{%
\sin\pars{\bracks{2n + 1}x} \over \sin\pars{x}}
\,\dd x\,\right\vert_{\,n\ \in\ \mathbb{N}_{\,\geq\ 0}}} \\[5mm] = &\
\Im\int_{0}^{\pi/2}{\expo{\ic\pars{2n + 1}x}\,\,\, -\ 1 \over \sin\pars{x}}\,\dd x
\\[5mm] = &\
\left.\Im\int_{x\ =\ 0}^{x\ =\ \pi/2}\,\,
{z^{2n + 1} -1 \over \pars{z - 1/z}/\pars{2\ic}}
\,{\dd z \over \ic z}\,\right\vert_{\,z\ =\ \exp\pars{\ic x}}
\\[5mm] = &\
\left.2\,\Im\int_{x\ =\ 0}^{x\ =\ \pi/2}\,\,
{1 - z^{2n + 1} \over 1 - z^{2}}
\,\dd z\,\right\vert_{\,z\ =\ \exp\pars{\ic x}}
\end{align}
Hereafter, I'll "close" the integration around a quarter circle in the complex plane first quadrant: Thetre isn't any pole inside such contour.
Namely,
\begin{align}
&\bbox[5px,#ffd]{\left.\int_{0}^{\pi/2}{%
\sin\pars{\bracks{2n + 1}x} \over \sin\pars{x}}
\,\dd x\,\right\vert_{\,n\ \in\ \mathbb{N}_{\,\geq\ 0}}}
\\[5mm] = &\
-2\,\Im\int_{1}^{0}\,\,
{1 - \ic^{2n + 1}\,\,y^{2n + 1}\,\, \over 1 - \ic^{2}\,y^{2}\,}
\,\ic\,\dd y\ -\
\pars{\substack{\mbox{An integral, along the}\ \ds{x}\mbox{-axis}
\\[1mm]
\mbox{segment}\ \ds{\pars{0,1}},\ \mbox{which}
\\[1mm] \ds{vanishes\ out}\ \mbox{because}
\\[1mm]\mbox{the integrand}\ \ds{\in \mathbb{R}.}}}
\\[5mm] = &\
2\int_{0}^{1}{\dd y \over 1 + y^{2}} = \bbx{\pi \over 2} \\ &
\end{align}

A: I recommend you to prove by induction with all odd integers since $$\int \frac{\sin3x}{\sin x}dx$$
will depend on $$\int \frac{\sin x}{\sin x}dx$$
using integration by parts.

A: $\sin((k+2)x)-\sin kx=2\cos (k+1)x \sin x$ Use this to reduce the problem.

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Technology gives us more or less?
Born in this digital generation, we are constantly drained with instant messages and rapid information, provided by the highly-advanced technology which are designed to improve our quality of life. As a digital native, the technology nowadays undeniably has brought me great convenience and satisfactory. However, when it comes to the impacts of digital technology, they are often debated among several aspects. The two huge domains: family, education and learning, will be included in my discussion.
In modern days mobile phones and computers have become one of our essentials, that keep us stay connected with the social world. We are so much convinced that the bond between one another have been strengthen, due to the reachable information from the vast internet platform. We may also believe that technology gives us more channel to communicate with our family.
Technology bends time and space, allow distant people and information to meet each other. This is an obvious and well appreciated advantage. Indeed, when your parents are busy working and you are occupied with loads of school works and packed schedule, texting or calling is no doubt a simple solution to fill up the lost "together time" and missing communication between you and your family, in addition this maintains a close relationship and develops a stronger bond.
However, upon observation, what the reality reflects is slightly different from the so-called benefits explained by the designers.
People intend to stay online when they are in distant places, yet they still remain attached to the digital world even during their together time. Tiles of tablets and computers appear to be the focus on the dinning table, eyes are always sticked to the screen while chatting. It turns out to be a critical issue: people want to fill gaps with the aid of digital devices, nevertheless in the reality, they build a wall against their closest relatives.
There is a huge loophole in human nature: if we are given too much, we no longer treasure it. That is what reflected from the well designed technology, as we can connect each other so easily (by updating Facebook status/ sending tweets/ calling/ messaging etc.) , we spare less value on the little moments of real time communication and intimacy.
Above that, arguments and misunderstanding will be caused, family problems like rebellious teenagers or divorcement are some worser after-effects. Until then, we may start question ourselves: does technology truly pull us closer?
Smarter or dumber? Upgrade or downgrade?
Digital technology have done great success in human development, especially on education and learning aspect. Computers with large database allow us to calculate complex math and push our limits. The internet has as well brought human on an information highway, knowledge we could only learn from heavy books are now hanging freely in the air, just a simple search will take us all around the world, or even out to space.
With brilliant designers, technology assist human for improvements, and also simplify us to turn away from troublesome and time-consuming process. For example, we now have a pocket-sized yet extremely handful device which digitalized every useful information, we seldom look for a word from a weighty paper dictionary, instead we google them, or sometimes we simply rely on the auto-correct system. Such smart convenient gadgets increase our productivity and the cost-effectiveness of production(time is saved while gaining the maximum of information), hence give human more to reach, like writing an well-proofread essay with higher quality.
Until the problems have been revealed and made known, technology may still act as an appreciable founder for human success. The claim is judged with the fact that, young generations, as a giant group of digital native, are found fault with the lack of necessary life skills and wrong intake of information.
Parenting poses a crucial part in children growth, especially living under this wired world. If children are exposes to technology in the early age, they no longer learn how to seek knowledge, because knowledge are given with ease. They may lost their curiosity and passion towards learning, and by then, children stop growing psychologically. They simply receive with no hesitation nor digestion. Back to the example of digital dictionary, children learn spelling through the process of memorizing alphabet and looking for word in actual paper dictionary. Yet unfortunately the idea of technology is "simplify", when children get use to short-cuts created by technology, they become dumb and lazy because they never learnt from experiences.
After all, digital technology have given us so much, too much that exceeds our capacity, since then we begin to abuse it. So far technology have also brought us to peeks, we should make good use of it for better learning and improvements, rather than downgrading ourselves or breaking human bonds.


The debate "Chicago is losing status as a major city because men under 25 years have an 1100 pm weekday curfew" was started by Najam1 on March 14, 2018, 11:55 pm. 3 people are on the agree side of this discussion, while 1 person is on the disagree side. There needs to be more votes to see what the common perception is. It looks like most of the people in this community are on the agreeing side of this statement.
My statement is excluding those under the age 25 out plying the crafts of banditry and robbery, or other mayhem activities.
Those won't actually obey anyone's curfew.
It's the most unofficial curfew in history, because casinos, bars, and other places where lots of money is circulated have exemption. It's amazing to see a couple of 21-year-old cops get off duty after midnight in Chicago because they are only allowed to go places where it costs a lot as well.


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Visite a domicilio (House Calls) è un film statunitense del 1978 diretto da Howard Zieff.

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Dal film è stata tratta una serie televisiva, intitolata anch'essa Visite a domicilio (House Calls) e trasmessa dalla CBS dal 1979 al 1982.

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